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il Girasole

3321 HYLAND AVE STE E
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Hours: Lunch - 11:30 am to 2:00 pm daily Dinner - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sunday through Thursday, 5:00 pm -10 10:00 pm Friday and Saturday
Cuisine: italian
Dietary Options: 
features: bar, parking
Il Girasole was born from a lifelong vision: to translate the essence of Italy through flavor, creativity, and heart. Chef Antonio Bevacqua, born in Florence and raised in Montecatini Terme, grew up surrounded by the elegance and hospitality that define Tuscany. It was there, among the region’s markets and kitchens, that he discovered his passion for cuisine and the art of genuine service. A graduate of the Hotel Management School F. Martini, Antonio began his career in Montecatini’s distinguished hotels, advancing from sous chef to executive chef before refining his craft in Paris under Michelin-starred chef Paolo Petrini. He later returned to Tuscany to join Il Gallopapa, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Castellina in Chianti, where his approach to Italian gastronomy deepened through precision, patience, and respect for tradition. In December 2024, his philosophy took form with the opening of Il Girasole, a contemporary Italian restaurant dedicated to balance: between innovation and authenticity, refinement and warmth, Italy and California. Each dish reflects Antonio’s belief that cuisine is a language of place and emotion, crafted with intention, guided by seasonality, and expressed with soul.

Lunch Offers

$35
Three Course Lunch Menu 

Salad
(Choice of)

Winter Salad
Girl & Dug Farm Mix, Gorgonzola, Candied Walnuts, Pears, Pomegranate, Aged Balsamic

Beet Salad
Roasted Row 7 Badger Flame Beets, Ricotta Cheese, Tangerine Gel

 

Entree
(Choice of)

Radiatori Pomodoro
Radiatori, Tomato Sauce, Fresh Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, Burrata

Prime Skirt Steak
RR Ranch Prime skirt Steak, Roasted Root vegetables Sunchoke Puree

Veni Vidi Vici & Prawns
Grilled Little Gems, Caesar Dressing, Anchovy Egg Crostino, 20 Months Parmigiano Reggiano, Wild Prawns

Dessert

Flourless Chocolate Cake
Flourless Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Mousse, Crème Anglaise

Dinner Offers

$70 Four Course Dinner Menu


Benvenuto

Chef’s Selection

 

Salad
(Choice of)

Winter Salad
Girl & Dug Farm Mix, Gorgonzola, Candied Walnuts, Pears, Pomegranate, Aged Balsamic

Veni Vidi Vici
Grilled Little Gems, Caesar Dressing, Anchovy Egg Crostino, 20 Months Parmigiano Reggiano

Pasta 

Radiatori
Homemade Radiatori, Roasted Tomato Sauce, Crispy Guanciale, Pecorino Fondue, Basil, 10 Years Balsamic

Entree
(Choice of)

Wild Sea Bream
Sauteed Tai Snapper, butternut squash Puree, Shaved Brussel Sprouts and Romanesco Cauliflower, Caper Chimichurry

Prime Skirt Steak
RR Ranch Prime skirt Steak, Roasted Root vegetables Sunchoke Puree

Duck
Carina Duck Breast, Turnips, Potato Fondant +$15

Filetto Cacio e Pepe
Prime Filet, ‘Cacio e Pepe Raviolo, Spinach and Wild Mushrooms +$15

 

Dessert

Flourless Chocolate Cake
Flourless Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Mousse, Crème Anglaise

 

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