Pizzeria Ortica Restaurant Review
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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Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner Mon.-Sat.Features
- Reservations suggested
- Outdoor dining
- Casual
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 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, Parma ham, house-made sausage, dandelion greens, Calabrian chilies and fresh ricotta. For dinner or a longer lunch, start with a cold antipasti dish for sharing. Main courses are straightforward Italian favorites like the braised pork belly with caramelized radicchio. 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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