Aria Kitchen — Restaurant in Irvine

There is parking in an Underground Garage!

I went with friends for the themed Sunday brunch. We ate on the patio and the heaters kept it nice and warm.

I'm celiac and require a gluten free diet, so breakfast offerings with eggs, potatoes, veg and meat appeal to me. It's always a delight when places offer gluten free desserts or bread items, but it's not expected, and none were on offer today.

The brunch cost $25 per person, and there was no meat. Since I'm celiac and the bread and desserts were off-limits for my strict gluten free diet, all I could eat was eggs, mushrooms, and potatoes. They were fine.

My friends found the beautifully decorated cake pop and the Cupcake almost inedible, just didnt taste good.

They enjoyed the Avocado toast, the yogurt with fruit and oat granola (celiacs can't have oats)and the bread pudding.

I was really disappointed there was no breakfast sausage. It's a Mexican cuisine, and there was no chorizo.

I lived in the Middle East before, but I'm not familiar with Persian food.

I love Shakshuka. Not sure why there was none here. The ubiquitous tomato and cucumber salad in the Middle East was also missing.

The servers were friendly, but inexperienced. They didn't offer drinks to us. We would have been happy to order coffees or iced teas or even a margarita. I can't have Orange juice because it bothers my stomach, so no mimosas for me.

The restaurant was clean and we were there at the start of the brunch buffet and everything looked clean...

We visited this fusion restaurant for my retirement celebration, and it exceeded our expectations in many ways. The establishment had an upscale feel while maintaining a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for a special occasion.

We started with a couple of appetizers—delicious samosas and taquitos—which were served promptly along with our drinks. A nice touch was the complimentary endless chips and salsa. While the chips were fairly standard, the salsa, though mild, had a good depth of flavor.

Our entrées took a bit longer to arrive, but since we weren’t in a hurry, it wasn’t an issue. When the food did come, it was worth the wait. The portion sizes were generous, and every dish was well-prepared and thoroughly enjoyed by our group. I ordered the Aria Chicken, which came with basmati rice and a fresh side salad. The chicken was perfectly tender and juicy, the rice was light and fluffy, and the salad added a refreshing, crisp contrast.

The evening's highlight was the lively atmosphere, with a DJ playing Persian music that added to the festive mood. Being a Friday night, the place was vibrant but not overwhelming, and we stayed for about 3.5 hours, thoroughly enjoying ourselves.

Overall, the combination of great food, attentive service, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere made for an excellent experience. For the quality of food and ambiance, the pricing was reasonable. I’d definitely recommend this spot for both special occasions and...

Unfortunately an underwhelming experience. Aria is a Mexican/Mediterranean fusion restaurant. First of its kind I have heard of so I was excited to try it out. The decor is beautiful and they've got a fantastic setup. The tables, glasses, and dishes were beautiful so I was excited to check this place out. The 3 of us ordered a bottle of water for the table, a couple sodas, taquitos, and a taco flight. The chips and salsa were great but didn't get replenished. The water service was the same, we waited quite a while before our server got us another bottle. The taquitos were delicious, I just wish there were more. Before ordering the taco flight, we asked the waiter how large the tacos were. He said they were a "pretty good size" so we figured it would be enough for the 3 of us. At nearly $8 per taco, it is absolutely not worth ordering considering they are 2-bite mini tacos. Super disappointed. Flavors were good but for $60 for the plate, c'mon... Wait service was lacking throughout the dining experience. After finishing our meal, we again had to wait a while for the check. At most other restaurants, the table gets cleared around the same time the check arrives but that's not how it was today at least. This place has a majority halal menu. I believe everything except the Filet Mignon is halal. A bit surprised by that since halal filet is pretty easy to get your hands on. This restaurant has potential to be fantastic if service and quality...