Sapori Ristorante Italiano

The cozy restaurant, which is near Balboa Island, Newport Harbor and Fashion Island—one of the area's premier shopping venues-—was established in 1989 and has been serving locals and visitors a variety of popular dishes ever since. Traditional menu items from throughout the Mediterranean region can be ordered, as can signature dishes such as penne otero, farfalle salmone or scallopine Gorgonzola. Save room for tiramisù after sampling something hearty and delicious. Parking is limited.