California Pizza Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Irvine.

1. California Pizza Kitchen

8.1
5465 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA
Pizzeria · Woodbridge · 6 tips and reviews

Kevin K.Kevin Kent: It was fun, we had a great server Josh, who has helped us before. Love the Thai Pizza and the Asparagus salad. Mojitos and Margaritas!

Anna D.Anna Donaldson: Lots a variety in the pizza options...most everything is unique and quite tasty!

Avi C.Avi Crane: Food and Service

Bacchus Bar and Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Irvine.

2. Bacchus Bar and Bistro

8.3
6735 Quail Hill Pkwy, Irvine, CA
Wine Bar · Quail Hill · 12 tips and reviews

Matt S.Matt Simanski: Very good beer selection, 6 beers on tap, another 20 or so in bottles/cans. Live music on Weekends. Mercy Brothers are a very excellent 2 man Blues Band!

C R.C R: I recommend the "Pinot Envy" 3-flight glasses. It's delicious!

Brandi A.Brandi A: Smokin hot lady chef occasionally delivers your delicious food to your table. I'll definitely be back!

Oliver Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Irvine.

3. Oliver Cafe

7.8
1980 Main St (Mercantile), Irvine, CA
Café · 2 tips and reviews

Alyssa C.Alyssa Coleman: Great place to have lunch if you work in the surrounding office buildings. I love their salmon sashimi and the prices are very reasonable.

Janelle W.Janelle Waltmire: Happy Hour from 5- close Monday thru Friday!!! Great SUSHI Specials!!!!!

North Italia is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Irvine.

4. North Italia

9.2
2957 Michelson Dt (at Jamboree Rd), Irvine, CA
Italian Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Jamie B.Jamie Bunyan: Super good quality for the price! 👍🏼 some highlights: Sangria, Prime Rib Pasta, Calamari appetizer!

SS: The truffle bread is so yummy .. All what we ordered was delicious tortellini, burger and chicken, spinach and pine pasta ❤️

Rick L.Rick Larriva: Pasta was great. Only negative is that the music is so loud you have to shout to talk with your dinner partner

Il Fornaio Irvine is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Irvine.

5. Il Fornaio Irvine

8.5
18051 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA
Italian Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Alan R.Alan R: Outstanding service, excellent food including regional specialties that change. Fantastic atmosphere!

Marisa K.Marisa Knox: My happy place. Make sure to try the Super Tuscan red-- soooo good

Debbie M.Debbie Miller: Awesome happy hour

Brio Tuscan Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Irvine.

6. Brio Tuscan Grille

7.9
774 Spectrum Center Dr (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
Italian Restaurant · Irvine Center · 9 tips and reviews

Jase L.Jase Laudadio: Great happy hour menu till 6:30. Featured drinks and food from $4-$6... the Peach Sangria was awesome! The fried ravioli was a big portion. Will definitely go back and try more.

Hano F.Hano F: Eggplant with shrimp 👌👌👌

BommyBommy: Limited vegetarian dishes. Pick small plates if the other dishes don't appeal to you. Mezza margherita flatbread is bad but the fingerling potatoes brio and maple balsamic brussels sprouts are tasty.

Bistango is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Irvine.

7. Bistango

8.3
19100 Von Karman Ave Ste 100, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Martin D. C.Martin D. Ciao: Great place for your special anniversaries! The restaurant is quiet but lively, especially at happy hour. This is not the happy hour for college kids. Food was VERY good. Must try chocolate souffle.

Dëva H.Dëva Holik: Great restaurant especially for meetings. Great bar with good selection of wine and whiskey. Their garlic soup is fantastic and make sure to try their Chilean sea bass.

SusanSusan: Happy hour is from 5:30p - close

Panini Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Irvine.

8. Panini Cafe

8.3
3041 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA
Café · 30 tips and reviews

Priyadarshini S.Priyadarshini Singha: All of their kabobs are amazing and well-priced!

Alaaeldin E.Alaaeldin El Hadary: The hummus trio appetizer is simply delicious! The chicken kabob is one of the best cooked chicken I've ever had.

G C.G C: Avocado salad has too much mint!

Irvine Improv is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Irvine.

9. Irvine Improv

8.4
527 Spectrum Center Drive (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
Comedy Club · Irvine Center · 31 tips and reviews

Bill K.Bill Kizer: Fantastic venue to see Top Shelf Comics. Prices are very reasonable. Dinners not bad. Eat Dinner & get PREMIUM seating, like almost on the stage seating

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Venue for Live Comedy in 2010 by OC Weekly! Irvine Improv is known for it's stiff drinks and bookings of many comics you see on TV and film. Read more.

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Venue For Live Comedy in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! Dinner reservations will almost always guarantee you near the stage. Click link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Irvine.

10. Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport

7.7
2320 Main St (Von Karman Ave), Irvine, CA
Hotel · 5 tips and reviews

Mark D.Mark Dreger: Opened in Dec 2017, this new Hyatt House is clean and fresh. Rooms are comfortable and spacious. Excellent buffet (til 10a on weekends). Clearly Hyatt’s answer to Airbnb.

Claire M.Claire M: Great hotel. Every room has a couch and fridge, as well as nice glasses. Good breakfast. Super pet friendly. Close to Central and North Orange County. Nice staff.

Melon L.Melon L: Free shuttle to and from the airport.

Arby's is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Irvine.

11. Arby's

7.9
76 Corporate Park, Irvine, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Rod V.Rod Villegas: Jalapeno bites are awesome!!

Peter F.Peter Fisher: The French Dip is amazing! Great lunch or dinner meal.

Lost-N-Sound.comLost-N-Sound.com: Don't forget to ring the bell!

University Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Irvine.

12. University Club

7.0
Uci (Gabrielino), Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · University of California-Irvine · 5 tips and reviews

Marguerite A.Marguerite Avery: Thai salad with sesame-encrusted seared tuna is excellent.

Sina D.Sina Dabagh: CEE Annual gathering

Kimmy B.Kimmy Burgess: It’s good news for most of the people in California as the state is now recovering from the economic recession and it has become easier to start businesses, find jobs, and invest locally. Read more.

Paul Martin's American Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Irvine.

13. Paul Martin's American Grill

8.2
534 Spectrum Center Dr (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
New American Restaurant · Irvine Center · 65 tips and reviews

Steven R.Steven Roy: Chicken Chimichirri dish is outstanding. Best Chimichurri I've had since Argentina.

@MaryAnneWendt@MaryAnneWendt: Raspberry Mojito!

Wing-Gee T.Wing-Gee Tse: Steak skewers and chicken wings on the happy hour menu are delicious!

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Irvine.

14. The Cheesecake Factory

8.5
600 Spectrum Center Dr (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · Irvine Center · 87 tips and reviews

AveenAveen: For my fellow vegetarians i recommend Thai lettuce wrap with avocados instead of chicken. It's an amazing dish. Avocado egg rolls is one of my favorites as well.

Bobby B.Bobby Buechler: To the jag who's complaining about no dogs on the patio - imagine a dog at every other table on the patio and tell me if that's an enjoyable dining experience for those without dogs or are allergic.

Morgan B.Morgan Brown: Try the avocado egg roll appetizer. Amazing.

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Irvine.

15. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

8.6
13290 Jamboree Rd (at Irvine Blvd), Irvine, CA
New American Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews

Felicia P.Felicia Phillips: sun dried tomato pesto pasta...seriously the best I've ever had and the portions are pretty big. great drink menu and beer selection.

Brandi J.Brandi Jones: Bring your favorite furry friend and enjoy the fire pits outside. Bring ur dog too

Ellen B.Ellen Baker: If you buy an entree, you can buy a Regal movie ticket from The Lazy Dog for $7.50, versus $11-$12!