Certainly all the factors for creating a successful restaurant were in place when Franco and Donatella moved the location of  Il Barone Restorante two years ago.  Franco Barone’s culinary talents were already well known and he twice received Chef of the Year  Awards by the Southern California Restaurant Writers.  His wife, Donatella’s management abilities are also well known and she was, one year,  named Manager of the Year by the Writers.
So when the opportunity came to acquire a new restaurant site  presented itself the time was right for this talented pair to move Il Barone Restorante to 900 Bristol Street North in Newport Beach.  Success was  immediate with the restaurant continuing to display its exceptional Italian cuisine menu and  a knowledgeable, efficient wait staff to match.
The  restaurant's popularity has been such that reservations are often required for both lunch and dinner. 
The day we arrived for lunch the restaurant was full as usual without a single empty table.  After chatting with Donatella  my partner and I settled down for some serious dining.  We opened with the Calamari Fritti, then I ordered the Saltimbocca alla Romana, veal scaloppini topped with Parma prosciutto, sage in a white wine veal reduction.
My partner went with the Pollo alla Milanese, pan seared pounded boneless chicken breast, coated with seasoned bread crumbs. He opened with a soup, Stracciatella con Spinaci, vegetable consume; chopped spinach, parmigiano and egg drops.  At this restaurant there are so many choices that ordering often takes a good deal of time for decision.  The lunch menu offers a full page of tempting pasta dishes some interesting and unique thanks to Franco's culinary talents.
This restaurant has an exceptional wine list and the staff displays a knowledge of wine that is most refreshing.  Also at the new location there is a most comfortable bar and lounge.
Both the lunch and dinner menus offer daily specials   For the quality of the food,  its culinary excellence in preparation and service,  prices at Il Barone are surprisingly modest.   Here dining is still a leisurely experience to be enjoyed in elegant surroundings and a feeling of luxury.
Il Barone Restorante is located at 900 Bristol North, Newport Beach with free off street parking.  The restaurant is open for luncheon Monday thru Friday from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m., dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Saturday dinner only and closed Sundays.  For reservations, often a must, call 949 955-2755.