Domenico's on the Lake

4.8

1250 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 34 times today

Great for scenic views
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Orange County's newest upscale dining experience is now open on Lake Mission Viejo! Well known for our iconic location in Long Beach, Domenico’s was one of the first restaurants to serve pizza in California and is famous for our legendary pizzas and amazing Italian and American inspired dishes. Domenico's on the Lake is an upscale take on our original location featuring new steak and seafood entrees, while still featuring the original recipes that have made us an institution in Southern California.

NOTE: OUR LAKESIDE PATIO HAS LIMITED SEATING AND CANNOT BE GUARANTEED BECAUSE THE DEMAND OFTEN EXCEEDS AVAILABILITY. PATIO SEATING REQUESTS ARE SUBJECT TO A WAIT.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 446-9205
Website
http://www.domenicosrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
For information about Domenico's catering and party-sized menu options, call the restaurant.
Private party facilities
Domenico's on the Lake has a private dining room which can accommodate 55 guests, with windows overlooking beautiful Lake Mission Viejo. The room is available for large parties. Please call the restaurant to learn more about our private dining room.

Location
27782 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-1175
Area
Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,250 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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South Orange County
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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Domenico's on the Lake offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food and great service" in a stunning lakeside setting. Guests rave about the "best tiramisu ever" and the "amazing" ground pepperoni pizza. The ambiance is perfect for special occasions, with attentive staff ensuring every visit is memorable.

1,250 Reviews

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Wendy VIP
Las Vegas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Server was fantastic! Great charcuterie board. All the food was really good. Marcella was a little disappointing. Could not taste any marsala. Was more like salty chicken in a mushroom sauce.
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Suzanne
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
service was excellent. I had the Shrimp Scampi which was delicious. Overall very good!
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Randi VIP
Orange County35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff, food and ambience at Domenico’s was superb. It is one of my favorite Italian restaurants!
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Jennifer
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service, definitely will be back. Our server was top notch.
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Mike VIP
Orange County19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Grest service and the lasagna was perfect for 2 people to share sat inside and the wait staff was excellent
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mike VIP
Orange County64 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great caprese salad. Excellent large shrimp scampi and filet mignon. This is one of our favorite restaurants. The service and food is always great.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambience excellent outside on patio. Beautiful view of lake, excellent pasta, salad and tiramisu. Service was great too!
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Allison VIP
Orange County46 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, ambience and service every time we go😊😊
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Jesus
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Went for a birthday dinner and everything was amazing; the staff, the environment, the food, kitchen service was quick, the drinks were delicious ( we were able to accommodate one of the drinks with the recommendations of our server Caitie). Mike the owner came up and spoke to us, welcomed us to his restaurant and was glad we were enjoying ourselves. Definitely recommending this restaurant to friends who are visiting for good food and better service. Thank you Caitie and everyone else who made the night great.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect place to dine for any occasion. Great staff. They took care of all of our needs. Food, drinks and ambiance definitely deserving of the 5 star!
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FAQs

Domenico's on the Lake offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 446-9205.

Domenico's on the Lake is rated 4.8 stars by 1250 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

27782 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-1175

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.domenicosrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(949) 446-9205
Catering
For information about Domenico's catering and party-sized menu options, call the restaurant.
Private party facilities
Domenico's on the Lake has a private dining room which can accommodate 55 guests, with windows overlooking beautiful Lake Mission Viejo. The room is available for large parties. Please call the restaurant to learn more about our private dining room.

Domenico's on the Lake

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What 1,250 people are saying

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