Crivello's Italian Bistro 31882 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

"This place was unknown to me until yesterday, and I'm so stoked that we came across it while out shopping. The restaurant was nearly full, but we were fortunate to get a nice table, and we were greeted, served promptly, and the menu was packed with traditional dishes, all of which sounded awesome. But as is my way in a new restaurant, I went right for one of the most difficult dishes to execute....the manicotti :) While I fully expected to be underwhelmed, when it was brought to the table, I was immediately surprised (pleasantly) rather than using manicotti pasta shells, the chef had given it a twist, using a scratch made crepe as the shell to hold the delicious ricotta parmesan blend. I could instantly tell the marinara was handmade, adorned with a beautiful fresh cut chiffonade of basil sprinkled over the sauce and plate. The smell was amazing. And then, the first bite.....omg! The balance, the fresh ingredients, bright marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, fresh basil, absolutely amazing and delicate. It was a 10 out of 10. My wife ordered the italian sub, panini style. It was also packed with beautiful fresh cold cuts, tomato and cheese, perfectly pressed and warmed. Delicious! It isn't often that you encounter someone in the kitchen that truly knows what they're doing, but Sebastian blew us away with his approach to Italian/Sicilian dishes. He is absolutely a master chef. I would wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone. Can't wait to go back. I was told by our server that the Tiramisu is a family recipe, and on a scale of 1-10, it's a 100. Definitely on my list for next time. :))"

"A snug Italian restaurant with a wide array of pasta options. The Linguine Frutti de Mare was hearty and delicious. I also enjoyed the cozy ambiance and attentive service."

"Very authentic Italian food, great service, nice place to spend time with family and friends… Kelly did great!!!"

"Great service by Dylan! Had the carbonara but substituted for linguine instead of spaghetti pasta, no peas (my preference). It was delicious. The Cesar salad was fresh and great. Would recommend"

"Even though our first visit was wonderful and we were excited to go back, we were surprised that the second visit was even better. The food is made fresh to order, with the sauces made in house. The eggplant parmigiano is fantastic, the Cesar salad has so much flavor, and the tiramisu (made in house) is so delicious. My wife couldn't stop taking about the lobster ravioli. We plan on coming back regularly to explore the menu."