Heading down to The Orange County Center for the Performing Arts ...

[sherpa50]

in a couple of weeks. Can anyone recommend a nearby restaurant for dinner before the performance? I am a vegetarian, my companion is an omnivore - prefer Italian, but open to anything that can accommodate both (although he's not too fond of Indian). Mid-range to higher mid-range prices are fine. We will be a little dressed up for the ballet so nothing too casual. Thanks.

[haydn1796]

Seasons 52 across the street at South Coast Plaza. You should be able to accommodate both of your eating 'styles'.

[Searching4Dunny]

A little bit further down Bristol than Old Vine but still relatively close is Onotria Wine Country Cuisine. They serve many Italian dishes.

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Onotria Restaurant
2831 Bristol St Ste A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

[OCAnn]

Italian: Pizzeria Ortica (great housemade pasta)
Old Vine Cafe @ the Camp has great both meat & non-meat menu items
Charlie Palmer @ Bloomingdale

Pizzeria Ortica & CP are both within walking distance of OCPAC. There are other restaurants nearby, but these are the ones I prefer.

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Pizzeria Ortica
650 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Old Vine Cafe
2937 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626