Pizzeria Ortica
650 Anton Blvd., Ste. J (Bristol St.) 
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Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-445-4900 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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Pizzeria Ortica Restaurant is one of GAYOT's 2013
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Cuisine
Open
Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner Mon.-Sat.Features
- Reservations suggested
- Outdoor dining
- Casual
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 Pizzeria Ortica Restaurant Review: Pizzeria Ortica is more than just a place to enjoy thin-crust pizzas. This spot within walking distance of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Segerstrom Hall and South Coast Plaza feels like a real Italian bistro with its tile floors, soaring ceilings, Palladian arched windows, relaxing bar and rather cosmopolitan sidewalk terrace. Chef David Myers of Comme Ça in Los Angeles turned to chef Justin Miller to take charge of Ortica’s sophisticated menu and the wood-burning ovens. At lunch, most business types come for the two-course special, giant entrée salads or the crisp and smoky pizzas made with such rustic toppings as crushed San Marzano tomatoes, house-made sausage, caramelized fennel, Calabrian chilies and house-cured pork cheek. For dinner or a longer lunch, start with a cold antipasti dish for sharing. Main courses are a blend of straightforward Italian favorites like pappardelle with lamb ragù along with contemporary dishes such as a 21-day-aged Duroc pork chop served with endive, corn and apples. Chef Miller also presents a weekly Chino Farm table menu using seasonal ingredients. Dessert is worth a try, especially the babà al rhum. |
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