We just found out that Molo opened last week on Tuesday as we talked to Andy, our server. What a great find of an authentic Italian restaurant in Newport Beach. Last night’s dinner was sooo wonderful. From the two owners to the wait staff. Lots of parking and the tables outside had heated lamps everywhere. Never felt cold. Now the food is beyond good. I was just in Italy last year and it is so authentic and delicious. The food came out hot – not just warm. Such a pleasure when that happens. The chicken parmigiana was crispy on the outside, moist on the inside. The red sauce is to die for. Delicate and flavorful. The braided short ribs were sliced thin and did not taste overly rich. They hit the perfect balance of light and rich for the gravy. I never knew you could do that for short ribs which is always too rich. The tiramisu was also perfect. I liked the vegan soup very much. Plenty of vegetables. Do ask for some shaved cheese on top because it really elevated the soup. The flatbread and pizza, we are told, are the same thickness. It’s just the shape of them! Their version of the margarita pizza had shaved cheese that melted in your mouth. Again the perfect balance between creamy and rich. The meatballs were also perfection. The right texture and so flavorful. And the sauce with some peas were perfect too. This place is over the top excellent. Highly, highly recommended. We had a blast. Staff were so polite and the two Italian owners and the Italian chef really hit it out of the park.