# Monaco Italian Kitchen > Monaco Italian Kitchen — Italian restaurants in Irvine, CA. ## Key facts - **URL**: https://frankiapp.com/business/monaco-italian-kitchen-762785 - **Type**: Restaurants - **Cuisine**: Italian - **Location**: Irvine, CA - **Address**: 2000 Main St , Irvine, CA 92614, US - **Phone**: 19495049106 - **Website**: https://www.monacoitaliankitchen.com/ - **Coordinates**: 33.6843, -117.85106 - **Claimed**: unclaimed ## About Modern dishes paired with world-class cocktails. At Monaco Italian Kitchen, we redefine Italian cuisine with a modern twist. From elevated dishes crafted with passion to a cocktail program that rivals the best in the world, we're bringing an upscale yet approachable dining experience to Santa Ana. ## Hours - Monday: 11am - 9pm - Tuesday: 11am - 9pm - Wednesday: 11am - 9pm - Thursday: 11am - 9pm - Friday: 11am - 10pm - Saturday: 11am - 10pm - Sunday: 11am - 9pm ## Amenities - Reservations ## Reviews ### eatsaveplay — 4.3/5 · Jun 7, 2025 Happy Hour 3pm to 6pm weekdays $6 off pizzas and antipastis All salads $10 Highly recommend the Bianca pizza and the funghi antipasti ### foodworthsharing — 4.3/5 · Jun 15, 2025 A taste of Italy in Irvine 🇮🇹 The highly anticipated fourth concept by Orange County restaurateur, Tony Monaco, has opened Monaco Italian Kitchen at Irvine’s newest dining complex, Eighteen Main!  With a focus on freshness and tradition, scratch-made doughs, specialty hand-rolled pastas, locally sourced meats, craft sauces, and hand-crafted cocktails, Executive Chef Karl Pfleider showcases dishes heavily inspired by a team trip to Italy last year. ### eatwithjoy — 4.3/5 · Sep 6, 2025 MONOCO is a new local Italian restaurant with a cozy indoor space and a larger outdoor patio connected to the bar. The service was friendly and attentive 🙏🏼 shoutout Jeff. While their pasta is imported directly from Italy, the standouts of the night were actually the pizza and the grilled pork entrée! The pasta didn’t wow as much as expected 🍝 but the menu overall is strong and definitely worth a visit!