Bricco Cucina and Wine Bar - Laguna Niguel, California

roostahktchn M.

We didn't have any pizza but pasta is definitely homemade, you can tell by its texture. The Ceasar salad was good and enough for 3 ppl. My salmon dish was tasty but very greasy as you can see some of VOO left on the plate from a small portion of pasta and roasted veggies. My husband's Tuscan dish was good but the white sauce was super rich and thick. Didnt get to taste our friend Lasagna so I couldn't tell. The cheesecake was good but super dense and no other flavors than dairy flavor although the mascarpone layer on top, however, the cherries were darn good. The Tiramisu was also good but prefer the cream abit creamier body and no fine sugar mixed in the cocoa dusting. Paula who is the chef's sister is super nice and attentive. Overall, I think the food, service, and pricing are right. We would definitely come back and support this family business.

Reagan P.

Bricco’s is cozy (yet modern!) and has indoor seating as well as a covered (heated) patio. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays, too!

You walk in and feel at home immediately. And trust me when I tell you this is classic Italian comfort food!!! Chicago-Style Thin Crust Pizza here is the real deal. As a Chicago native, it’s rare to find a place in California that gets it right but Bricco’s thin crust pizza, loaded with sweet onions and sausage, is crisp and so flavorful.

Another highlight was the Cacio e Pepe - finding one that’s not dry isn’t always easy, but Bricco’s version is packed with freshly grated parmesan and plenty of cracked black pepper… trust me this pasta is anything but bland!!

And one more mention is the spaghetti and meatballs. Bricco serves it up with one massive, melt-in-your-mouth meatball that’s the size of your fist… still thinking about this dish!!

Lastly, TRY THEIR HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE! They rotate flavors often, and the pumpkin cheesecake was quite honestly out of this world.

Check this place out… great food, wine, ambiance, and staff. Shoutout to the owners, Jordan was the best!

Richard M.

Ok. Great reviews so tried takeout. Price is fine for this kind of pizza. We got the “blue collar” Chicago thin style. 8oz meatball too with bread. Pizza was ok but certainly not stunning. Bread tasted “burnt” and the meatball was fine but nothing special. The marinara really did have a “metallic” taste like some or all of it came out of a can. I’m making it sound really bad (which it wasn’t) but most certainly I wouldn’t say it was one of the top in south OC (as it is rated ). Oh well back to Amecis tried and true. Too bad.

Michele P.

Very good Italian pizza and restaurant .
Small indoor seating plus outdoor patio.
Nice bar with TVs. Very good entertainment on weekends
. Server were prepared and professional.
Decent wine and beer selection. Very good food, properly prepared and cooked. We had calamari and they were very nice crispy but not oily. Chicago puzza is very good and plenty of food. Also all fresh made pasta. We will come back for sure.

Joanna L.

My family and I went to Bricco on Valentine's day and had the best experience. We did not make reservations because we are having construction done at our home and we did not know if the workers were going to leave in time for us to go out to dinner. When we arrived at Bricco they were booked with reservations (as expected on Vday), but they were so kind and brought out a beautiful folding table and chairs on the side and made us feel so welcome. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and hospitality that day. The entire staff was amazing and the food was absolutely delicious. Bricco is our favorite Italian restaurant in Orange County! The homemade dessert was also delicious and the portions are generous. Great food and great people!

Laura B.

The food is OK. I have a family member who loves it, so I keep trying. That said, without exaggeration, I have never had a smooth transaction. After an extra 15 minute wait - I've had my to go order given to someone else. Orders are never ready when promised. I've gone to pick up and there's no record of my order.... Why do I keep going back? After today, I won't be.

UPDATE
Someone replied to my review. What they got wrong... I left my review in the parking lot before I even got my food. When I got home, opened the pizza boxes, and two of the three were wrong. I called and asked for a manager. I guess I got the owner. Explained what happened. Yes, he offered to remake. Yes I refused, I wasn't going to waste another hour for average pizza.

Gerry M.

Friendly staff, good food and generous serving sizes. We had 2 diff salads + a large pizza, all good. The Elvis impersonator was a great source of entertainment - we'll definitely go again.

Theresa F.

The outdoor tent is the place to be! This is a great place for date-night or small parties. The food is fantastic, and the wine selection is thoughtful. The pizza is outstanding. There's live music on weekends.