Seasonal offerings masterfully prepared by Master Chef Massimo Navarretta, paired with remarkable wines in the heart of Orange County.
"Born on the coast of Naples. Cooking in the heart of California."
Master Chef Massimo cooks from memory and from the market — never from shortcuts. Every plate at Onotria is a conversation between southern Italian tradition and California's extraordinary seasonal ingredients.
His philosophy is simple: use less, find better, cook honestly. The rest takes care of itself.
Meet Chef Massimo →
Seasonal Italian. Handmade pasta. Made fresh every night.
Explore the Menu → La Cantina200+ Italian and international selections, curated personally by Chef Massimo.
View the Wine List → EventiIntimate dinners, wine tastings, and celebrations built around your table.
Plan Your Event →An interactive Italian tasting menu where each dish is designed to work across three heat lanes — Mild, Medium, and Bold. Guests control their own grinders at the table, exploring how spice transforms each plate.
Seating is limited — (714) 486-2734 · massimo@onotria.com
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In-Store & To Go
Curated Italian pantry essentials, rare olive oils, handmade pastas, and wines selected personally by Chef Massimo. Available in-store and to go.
The same ingredients we cook with — available to take home. Italian pantry staples, olive oils, house-made pasta, and seasonal provisions sourced from Italy and California.
Onotria Wine Country Cuisine is an Italian restaurant at 2915 Red Hill Ave, Suite A108, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Chef Massimo Navarretta, born in Naples and cooking in California for over 30 years, serves handmade pasta, seasonal antipasti, fresh seafood, and curated Italian wines. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday and dinner on Saturday. Reservations: (714) 486-2734.