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

1. North Italia

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

Alan R.Alan R: Incredible Homemade pasta, fresh ingredients. Great space

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

Deb P.Deb Perez: The grilled artichokes, burrata tortellini was fantastic.

CUCINA enoteca Irvine is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Irvine.

2. CUCINA enoteca Irvine

8.3
31 Fortune Dr Ste 306 (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
Italian Restaurant · Irvine Center · 81 tips and reviews

Kathi L.Kathi Lewandowski: ALL the food was amazing - the polenta board is a MUST! The gnudi, stuffed squash blossoms, and brussels sprouts are delicious!

K P.K P: Bucatini, smoked prosciutto & pineapple pizza, tortellini & white sangria are my favs!!

Caryn B.Caryn Bailey: The tortellini and ravioli are the best dishes on the menu!

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

3. The Cheesecake Factory

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

Filbert W.Filbert W: Mac n cheese burger is a great name. Not sure my arteries can take it, though

Michael AntonioMichael Antonio: Something for everyone and the portions are huge! The Mac and cheese burger...yum.

Rina P.Rina Park: Farfalle chicken and roasted garlic pasta..... With no chicken please!!

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

4. Il Fornaio Irvine

8.6
18051 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA
Italian Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Martin D. C.Martin D. Ciao: Always great and delicious Italian food with seasonal specials. Most dish can substitute with gluten-free pasta! Also great to just come here after dinner for their dessert cart and fragrant coffee.

Rachel S.Rachel Stine: A little pushed back from the road but a must try. The butternut squash "ravioli" is delicious.

Ian M.Ian Mathew: Solid pasta options made fresh daily

Yard House is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Irvine.

5. Yard House

8.2
620 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · Irvine Center · 103 tips and reviews

Jeremy D.Jeremy Dela Rosa: Mac and cheese was decent but not worth the steep price.

Greg R.Greg Roith: Chicken pene pasta!

Marena B.Marena Bronson: Great Mac & Cheese! Read more.

Olive Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Irvine.

6. Olive Garden

7.7
3755 Alton Pkwy (at San Marino), Irvine, CA
Italian Restaurant · Westpark · 24 tips and reviews

Vicki G.Vicki Goizueta: Chicken and gnocchi soup was deeeeelicious!

Jeff E.Jeff Evans: Breadsticks are always amazing and the pasta of course.

Rob M.Rob Martin: Chicken Scampi is the best, but don't get the Lasagna Classico. The last time I got this it was dried out and awful.

Urban Plates is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Irvine.

7. Urban Plates

8.5
13380 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA
New American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Stella P.Stella Pak: Mac & Cheese, Cobb Salad

Derek W.Derek Wohland: Incredible food. Love the meat dishes and deserts. Interesting beverage menu as well. Mac and cheese is also good.

Lenor R.Lenor Rauch: Everything is fresh, well-sourced and well-prepared. Casual atmosphere quiet enough to actually have a conversation. Friendly staff, too.

Urban Plates is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Irvine.

8. Urban Plates

8.3
3972 Barranca Parkway (Culver), Irvine, CA
New American Restaurant · Westpark · 44 tips and reviews

Allison M.Allison Mok: Mac and cheese is kind of chalky lol

Allison Y.Allison Y: 4side plate- pesto pasta, superfood salad, quinoa salad,& grilled mushrooms

Martin D. C.Martin D. Ciao: First time at Urban Plates? Try their Turkey Meatloaf (two sides included). I had the Turkey Meatloaf with Mac and Cheese and Honey Glazed Carrots. It was one of the most satisfying meal!

Burnt Crumbs is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Irvine.

9. Burnt Crumbs

7.6
Los Olivos, Irvine, CA
Sandwich Spot · Irvine Research Center · 5 tips and reviews

Ailie C.Ailie Chang: Spaghetti Grilled Cheese is really good but heavy. I didn't really like the Fried Chicken, maybe it would be better if it wasn't on a crumbly biscuit.

Joe D.Joe Durre: The Spaghetti sandwich is awesome!

Britt W.Britt Winslow: Fried chicken sandwich is excellent.

Trader Joe's is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Irvine.

10. Trader Joe's

9.3
14443 Culver Dr (at Walnut Village Center), Irvine, CA
Grocery Store · 13 tips and reviews

G.P. N.G.P. Nelsen: For you guys with kids - the Trader Joe's macaroni and cheese available in both white and orange cheddar tastes delicious and doesn't have all additives that the national brand does

Oscar G.Oscar Gonzalez: Get flowers for your loved ones. Usually better and cheaper than a flower shop.

Bruce A.Bruce Atchley: Try the Mediterranean hummuus, it incredible.

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

11. Bistango

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

Sushi S.Sushi Shibata: Kobe beef ravioli is the shiznit! Lots of cheese, spinach and shiitake mushroom sauce

☆ La la la L.☆ La la la Linda ☆: Lobster mac n cheese! Service was on point, thanks to Bill and David. =)

Sean M.Sean Miller: Beautiful restaurant. We attended a company Christmas party here and loved it! Food was delicious and the staff was very friendly.

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

12. 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.

Serene H.Serene H: grilled salmon was good and perfect créme brûlée. would come again

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

Lemonade is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Irvine.

13. Lemonade

8.7
2967 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA
Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Sergio L.Sergio Lopez: Must try the white truffle Mac and cheese.

Ryan H.Ryan Hanisco: Eat everything. It is all good

Jonathan M.Jonathan Molina: The desserts are great!

Seabirds Truck is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Irvine.

14. Seabirds Truck

8.2
(Greater Orange County Area), Orange County, CA
Food Truck · 19 tips and reviews

Sarah H.Sarah Hicks: The Mac and cheese is yummy, and their cupcakes are delicious. The best though is the sweet potato fries with the dipping sauce, sooooo good!!!

Candice C.Candice C.: Try all the tacos. The taquitos are delicious w/ green salsa. But seriously, try all the different tacos - you can't go wrong.

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best New-Age Food Truck in OC Weekly's Best of 2011 Issue! Order the tempura-fried avocado taco. Healthy and scrumptious! Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Irvine.

15. Ruth's Chris Steak House

8.3
2961 Michelson Drive, Suite A, Building 10 (Suite A, Building 10), Irvine, CA
Steakhouse · 28 tips and reviews

AdamAdam: That is easily one of the best steaks I’ve ever had (big meat eater)! Just cooked to perfection and such a tasty cut. Throw in some lobster mac and a glass of red and you’re rolling home happy 😋

Ben R.Ben R: Ruth's classic menu with a ribeye is the move.

Abdullah O.Abdullah O: Don't miss the stuffed mushroom as a starter.