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Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach Reviews List

Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach

Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach is a bustling, urban burst of flavor and color. Pizzeria Mozza Newport Beach is the perfect atmosphere - whether it be a business lunch or late night snack. The wine bar provides a vibrant venue for sampling from a selection of Italian wines salumi and pizza.
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210 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(210 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 210 reviews
5 stars
(97)
4 stars
(76)
3 stars
(21)
2 stars
(9)
1 star
(7)
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
2.6 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • fit for foodies(152)
  • neighborhood gem(81)
  • hot spot(75)
  • notable wine list(61)
  • great for lunch(59)
  • special occasion(46)
Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach Reviews List
Review 1 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Overrated

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Typical Newport restaurant. Over priced for what you get. Loud. Tables are really close together. Small bar. We were seated inside. I think outside would be better. Appetizers were really small. Pizza was fair. We live in Newport and dine out all the time and appreciate good food. We are completely ok never going back."
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 2 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good pizza, but speedy service

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The last few times we ate here the food came out too fast. I would like to finish my appetizer before my main course arrives. Really good food but they are in too much of a rush to move patrons through."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

FRESH ingredients make the meal

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The salads are always prepared with the freshest ingredients as well as the pizzas an lasagna. There's always a spin on the classics and its much appreciate."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Best pizza in town

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Exactly like I love pizza, crunchy, so tasty. Ingredients are premium quality.
Noisy but ok
Staff is nice.
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Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 5 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

No substitutions

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I think paying $19 for a pizza that is considered an individual pizza is too much and then when we asked to remove 2 of the ingredients and put on mushrooms instead, we were charged an additional $5 but nothing was taken off for the 2 items we removed from the pizza. To make matters worse, we got 5 mushrooms. That is $1 per mushroom! Food tasted good but much too expensive for pizza."
Dined on 5/15/2013
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Review 6 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Amazingly Italian

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"The restaurant and our waiter was Italian. It made for an interesting evening and the food was amazing especially with imported ingredients. The noise level was VERY loud and the music did not match the ambience, but otherwise I enjoyed my dinner."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find
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Review 7 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

love the pizza!

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The pizza at Mozza can't be beat. Usually go to Mozza in LA but whenever in Newport, always make sure we stop here as well. Went on Mother's Day and thought it would be crowded but we were seated right away (although we had reservations). Emily was our server and she was great. We both ordered appetizers and we were served complimentary small plates of special bread and tomato/mozzarella w/pesto in between appetizer and our lunch--- a nice treat."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 8 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Appetizers (burrarta bruschetta) and desserts (bittersweet chocolate tarte with olive oil gellatto and the Meyer lemon gellatto) were outstanding! Wine (procescco, Greco di Tufo and Sagrantino di Montefalco) were fantastic. Pizzas were just okay. The goat cheese & leek pizza was better than the salame with Fresno chilies. Both however seemed a bit average, especially compared to the other dishes mentioned.
Great, attentive service with lots of knowledge on dishes and wines. While tables are close, they are not too bad. And noise level was surprisingly not bad for such an open space.
Next time we'll try non-pizza entrees or better yet try Osteria Mozza."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 9 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The pizza is everything.

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/06/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Absolutely fabulous pizza. Perfect crust with just the right amount of salt. And the toppings are inventive. Loved it. Tables are a little close together but that's the only complaint. The service was fantastic. We were unfamiliar with many of the wines on their list so relied on the waitress for a recommendation. She recommended a fantastic wine at a really good price point. Wish I lived locally so I could go more often."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Not so good

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Very expensive for not so good food. Common dining, tables jammed together, not so good wine list, no parking. Been there twice won't get fooled again."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 11 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Superb pizza & friendly staff

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Dined on 4/30/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I came alone on a business trip. The staff could not have been friendlier and more accomodating. The pizza was superb - chewy thin crust properly charred and first-rate ingredients. The wine-by-the-glass list was small but had some good choices. On a Tuesday night the restaurant was bustling with large and small groups, a nearly-full bar, and a small outdoor patio area. I will definitely come back."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 12 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was delicious...

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was delicious... We tried several of their pizzas and each one was better than the other... We did arrive a little early for our reservation and their wasn't any place at the bar... A little awkward...
Great food, fun ambiance - we'll go back!
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Dined on 04/27/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

I thought the food was marginal

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I thought the food was marginal at best. The Pizza was overcooked and overpriced. The wine list was all Italian and extremely expensive. Why not offer some California wines.
The service was terrible. Our waiter was more interested in a party at the bar and when he finally showed up to take our order he had no interest in providing insights on food, he just wanted to take our order and go. I would not go back or recommend this restaurant.
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Dined on 04/27/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find
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Review 14 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Not worth the hype. Pizzas

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Not worth the hype. Pizzas are good. Other menu items, not so much"
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2010
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Review 15 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Tables are too close together.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Tables are too close together. Practically sitting at a communal table. Pizza doesn't taste quite the same as the LA location."
Dined on 04/02/2013
 2005
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Review 16 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Reunion lunch for three at Mozza

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"W enjoyed special tomatoes that is season for a couple of weeks on our Pizza Margarita. The desserts are fantastic from the butterscotch with burnt sugar glaze, cream and salt to the piquant Meyer lemon frozen pie. We are good friends that had not seen each other in more than a year and the server was perfect in the amount of attention and new when to leave us in the "chatting" mode."
Dined on 04/25/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food & service.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Excellent food & service. Our server Chelsea was outsdanting, we will definitely go back."
Dined on 04/21/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, notable wine list
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Review 18 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Mozza has great food, wine,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Mozza has great food, wine, ambiance and service. We enjoyed the apps (meatballs are very good) and the Bianca pizza and lasagna are excellent. While our server, Morgan, was very good and attentive, we felt slightly rushed. Maybe not her fault but rather the kitchen's, but servers need to be cognizant of time. Overall, a very pleasant experience."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 19 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

We had 2 pizzas. Both were

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had 2 pizzas. Both were extremely soggy in the middle Felt everything, food and drinks, was overpriced for what we got. Would not go back there are many more better pizzas around town"
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2001
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Review 20 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of the best Italian meals

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"One of the best Italian meals I've had in OC!"
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2012
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Review 21 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The anacini appetizer is a

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The anacini appetizer is a must and the Maserati cocktail too."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Loved coming here as I'm a

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Loved coming here as I'm a fan of the original PIzzeria Mozza and Osteria Mozza and Chi Spacca. I'm so happy they've expanded to Orange County. The biggest negative is their parking is valet only so if you're looking for street parking good luck!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I loved Nancy's salad. The

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I loved Nancy's salad. The pizza was good but I don't favor that kind of crust and if I returned I would ask if the had another option. We were with good friends we don't see often and it made the evening festive and enjoyable so the evening was positive."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2011
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 24 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not sure I will return

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was my second visit to the restaurant and both times I sat at the bar, which was my preference. Loved watching the prep going on. I was however dissappointed with my second visit and am not so sure I will be returning. The waiter did not discuss any specials..not sure if there were any. On our last visit, we were able to add sausage to our pizza and it clearly indicated it could be a pizza add on. We were told no, we couldn't do that. We could order sausage cooked and they would bring it as a side dish. Interesting. We weren't offerred the cute little bread sticks to start. Our meal lasted all of about 45 minutes as we felt very rushed. I was still drinking with my glass on my placemat when the placemat was removed."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2010
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 25 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food, but overpriced wine!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was great, as always. I was a little surprised at how much their "wines by the glass" were. For being very average wines (not well known like Silver Oak, etc.) their house Cabernet was $28 per glass! Our friends ordered 3 glasses and it cost us more then it would have to buy a nice bottle of wine! Their corkage fee is also exceptionally high at $30 a bottle. I would recommend getting only cocktails at this restaurant as they are of average price ($14 ea). Our bill for four people was over $260 and we had 4 pizzas, 2 appetizers, four glasses of wine and a cocktail. I think that is a bit much for pizza (albeit high end pizza)."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 26 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The evening started out a

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The evening started out a bit strange. We were made to wait for our table for one half hour and initially the hostess was not apologetic nor accommodating. Due to the fact that people use the bar as another way to enjoy a meal there is not space for people to wait for their table.
Once we sat down the evening turned into pure heaven. The only let down was the fact that our favorite dish is only served on weekends. Will remember that next time.
Excellent restaurant."
Dined on 04/10/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 27 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Loved our dining experience!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Loved our dining experience! We had a late reservation but showed up early and ended up sitting on the patio which was perfect and less noisy. Very cosy and loved our waiter, Emily!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, notable wine list
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Review 28 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Loved our dinner on Saturday

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Loved our dinner on Saturday night, everything was amazing, and our service was GREAT!!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 29 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

If you are going to go out

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"If you are going to go out and spend a bit of money it should be worth it. Mozza does it all."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 30 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was fantastic. Their

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was fantastic. Their spring menu has some wonderful grilled asparagus and the lasagna is divine. Great desserts. Especially the Meyer lemon pie."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 31 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food, too crowded and noisy

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food is fabulous here -- definitely worth paying the extra cost for the quality of the ingredients and the delicious pizza crust. The fennel sausage is out of this world. The decor is simple but sophisticated. However, the noise level and crowded conditions are ridiculous! The tables are packed together and the music and bar scene were so loud you could more easily hear the person at the next table than you could the person sitting across from you. Also, the markup on wines is crazy high (with a $30 corkage!). It's great if you want a happening scene, but not so good if, like most foodies, you actually want to talk while eating, or linger over a glass of wine."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 32 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very good food. Presentation

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very good food. Presentation was very nice. Since we had reserved spots the restaurant had no problem honoring the time that we had reservations for!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 33 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Have been to Mozza on many

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Have been to Mozza on many occasions but never for lunch. The day we were there I was surprise by very poor service. I always feel that the service personnel is the front lone to any business. But, it seems lately tat too many are failing in that particular department."
Dined on 04/04/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 34 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We couldn't have asked for

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We couldn't have asked for a better way to finish up our trip to Southern California. The burrata, meatballs and arancini were terrific starters and the pizza was out of this world. I was only sad that I didn't leave enough room to try dessert."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 35 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very nice pizza joint. Very

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Very nice pizza joint. Very interesting and exciting menu...The meat lover pizza is a must!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 36 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

No Open Table at the Inn

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"They did not have my reservation and would NOT honor my Open Table confirmation."
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2008
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Review 37 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We were ignored by the wait

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We were ignored by the wait staff at first. Got water, ordered a drink and then no one came to take our order for quite some time. The great host that night came by and we told him and another gal who was not our server and from that moment on we got very nice service. The food was so delicious, I want to come back as soon as possible. Love the dressing on the insalata tricolore.. A little piece of Italy right here in our own backyard."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 38 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My new little gem.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful experience, the food was out of this world - outstanding. Would not say it's a romantic setting, the tables are too close together but a fun little gem."
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 39 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Noisy. Staff running around

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Noisy. Staff running around and not giving way to customers. Only had a handful if average pizzas. No kids menu. Ran out of chicken at 7pm on a monday. Menu very limited. Needs some major changed."
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2010
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Review 40 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Almost as good as the Los Angeles!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Good but not as good as Pizzeria Mozza Los Angeles, would get a 90% compared to the Los Angeles location. Could have had more servers, slightly understaffed."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 41 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good food and service, but loud!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Consistently good food. The Bianca pizza continues to be the favorite. Butterscotch Bodium for dessert may be the best ever. It is loud - many times I couldn't even hear my friend and tables are really close together."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 42 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We sat at the pizza bar and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We sat at the pizza bar and were able to watch as the wonderful food was being cranked out! Everything we had was fresh, flavorful, and wonderful. The mozzarella with pesto and roasted tomatoes is a must eat, and the portions were all generous. From Appetizer to dessert, everything was special. We'll have to go back and try the whole menu!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 43 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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OpenTable Diner
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 44 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Mozza Newport

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We've been long time fans of both Nancy and Mr. Batali (btw, congrats to Nancy and her James Beard Nomination) and are becoming regulars at the Newport Beach Mozza (as I've closed up my LA home). Each and every time, from the warm greeting at the door, through every delicious meal (whether it be lunch or dinner) to the attentive service - Mozza Newport is becoming a weekly ritual for my immediate family as well as entertaining friends and clients. Enough said?"
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 45 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ask prices on specials!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Best pizza ever, hands down. Outstanding Lunch! Only 2 complaints were:
- very noisy
- server gushed about a burrata special being amazing, so we ordered it (yes it was delish) but she failed to mention that it would cost twice as much as anything else we ordered. If an app is $25 & all others on menu are $8 or $12, you need to mention the price. There were other dishes on the menu with burrata, so we were annoyed when we got the bill. It slightly soured an otherwise perfect lunch.
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Dined on 03/17/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 46 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

uncharacteristicly Newport

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"uncharacteristicly Newport Beach; from the attentative bar keep to our energetic, knowledgable waiter (Kevin) to the ever-so-gracious & charming manager.
With these accoutrements and an execution of simple, fresh, well prepared dishes--Mozza should be on everyone's radar.
"
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 47 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

All expectations exceeded!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My friends and I have been waiting, waiting, waiting to go to Pizzeria Mozza, Newport Beach! We were thrilled to get reservations and even MORE thrilled to experience the wonderful ambiance, charming wait service and, of course, fantastic pizzas. Three of us shared two over-the-moon pizzas, the butterscotch budino e tre gelati deliziosi. Fantastico!!!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 48 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

OUr waitress was lazy and

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"OUr waitress was lazy and talked more to her co-workers than the customers. We waited a long time for her to return after giving us menus and eventually the host took our drink and food order. I think we saw her twice after that.. Once to ask if everything came out, second to give us the bill. I will not be coming back and will not recommend this to anyone I know. Also I will be writing a Yelp review."
Dined on 03/12/2013
 2012
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 49 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great service... Can't wait

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great service... Can't wait to return!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
 2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 50 for Pizzeria Mozza - Newport Beach
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My vegetarian friend raved

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My vegetarian friend raved about the squash blossom/burrata pizza. Best pizza she has had since her trip to Italy a few years ago. And, she lives in West LA where there are quite a few upscale/trendy restaurants."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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