The Dish
The Dish
On the IRVINE ranch™
We invite you into The Irvine Ranch’s evolving dining scene, offering an insider’s view of the chefs, restaurants, and culinary traditions that shape Southern California’s food culture.
Rooted in the agricultural heritage of The Irvine Ranch, The Dish celebrates food as a shared experience, where every meal brings people together and every dish tells a story.
Everyone deserves a place to discover, savor, and belong.
SAVORY STORIES
Kids Eat Free This Summer on The Irvine Ranch
Build family connections and explore new flavors with the Culinary Adventures program, where kids eat free all summer long through August 27, 2026.
NEW OPENINGS
New Snacks and Sweets for June
Ben & Jerry’s at Fashion Island
West Coast Sourdough at Alton Retail Center
Chef Spotlight
Sandro Nardone
Bello by Sandro Nardone
From housemade pastas to coastal crudo, discover how this Atina native blends Old World mastery with California ingredients.
Saffron Pistachio Ice Cream
1. Saffron Pistachio Ice Cream
SAFFRON & ROSE PERSIAN ICE CREAM
Campus Plaza
Stracciatella and Crema Torino
2. Stracciatella and Crema Torino
BACIO DI LATTE
Multiple Locations
Four-Scoop Sampler
3. Four-Scoop Sampler
HANDEL’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
Multiple Locations
Seasonal Flavor of The Month
4. Seasonal Flavor of The Month
GELATO PARADISO
Corona del Mar Plaza
Ah-Boong with Soft Serve
5. Ah-Boong with Soft Serve
SOMISOMI
Irvine Spectrum Center
Classic Frozen Yogurt
6. Classic Frozen Yogurt
GOLDEN SPOON FROZEN YOGURT
Oak Creek Shopping Center
Who You Callin’ Shortcake Sundae
7. Who You Callin’ Shortcake Sundae
COLD SONE CREAMERY
Irvine Spectrum Center
Signature Mezze Platter
Hummus, Lebni, Tabouli, Baba Ghanoush, and more!
CULINARY CANVAS
Mediterranean Culinary Traditions and Signature Flavors Shine at Zov’s
The evolution of Orange County’s dining scene is deeply intertwined with Zov’s, a pioneering culinary institution built on generational family recipes.
KIDS’ TABLE
Kid-Recommend Spots Where Kids Eat Free
Discover kid-approved flavors and complimentary family dining experiences during Culinary Adventures Where Kids Eat Free.
Restaurants
on the Ranch
Whether it’s a casual bite or a special night out, your perfect dining experience is just a click away.
