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Domenico's On The Lake interior
Since 1954

Domenico's
On The Lake

Traditional Italian dining on Mission Viejo's lake. Family recipes, warm hospitality, and flavors that have brought people together for generations.

1954 Established
4.4★ Google Rating
Lakeside Dining
Family Owned
Made from scratch

Our Signature Pizza

Crafted the way pizza should be — with our signature ground pepperoni, house-made sauce, and the perfect blistered crust.

Signature ground pepperoni pizza

Ground Pepperoni

Our signature — generously layered ground pepperoni, melted mozzarella, and our secret family-recipe tomato sauce on a hand-tossed crust.

Classic Italian pizzas

Classic & Signature Pies

From classic Margherita to inventive specialty pizzas, each pie is built to order and baked to perfection in our deck oven.

Takeout pizza

Takeout & Delivery

Available on DoorDash, Grubhub, UberEats, and ChowNow. Hot, fresh, and ready when you are.

Homemade tradition

Pasta & More

Rich, slow-simmered sauces and perfectly cooked pasta — the heart of Italian comfort food.

Sausage tomato cream rigatoni

Sausage Tomato Cream

A guest favorite — rigatoni tossed with Italian sausage in a velvety tomato cream sauce. Rich, hearty, unforgettable.

Classic pasta dishes

Classic Pastas

From baked ziti to spaghetti and meatballs, every pasta dish is made with care using traditional Italian techniques.

Mac and cheese

Kids & Comfort Favorites

Our house mac & cheese is a timeless crowd-pleaser. Perfect for little ones and the young at heart.

Fresh from the waters

Seafood & Desserts

From the sea to your table — and a sweet ending to every meal.

Fresh seafood dishes

Seafood Selections

Fresh catches prepared with Italian flair. From cioppino to grilled fish — coastal flavors meet Italian tradition.

Italian desserts

Dolci & Desserts

End your meal with classic Italian desserts — tiramisu, cannoli, and more homemade sweets.

Appetizers and salads

Appetizers & Salads

Start with calamari, bruschetta, or a crisp Caesar. Every meal begins the right way at Domenico's.

Weekend tradition

Sunday Brunch

Sunday brunch on the lake — the perfect way to end your weekend. Served 10:00am–2:00pm.

Sunday brunch at Domenico's

A Lakeside Sunday Tradition

Join us every Sunday for a brunch experience that's become a Mission Viejo tradition. From classic eggs Benedict to Italian-inspired morning dishes, our Sunday brunch menu has something for everyone.

Sundays · 10:00am – 2:00pm

Reserve Brunch
Our story

Since 1954

For over seven decades, Domenico's On The Lake has been a cherished part of the Mission Viejo community. What started as a family dream grew into a lakeside landmark where generations have gathered to share good food, good wine, and good company.

Our recipes are rooted in Italian tradition — passed down, perfected, and prepared fresh every day. From our signature ground pepperoni pizza to our slow-simmered pasta sauces, every dish reflects our commitment to quality and our love for bringing people together.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a Sunday brunch overlooking the lake, or grabbing takeout on a busy weeknight — you're family here.

Mission Viejo's Italian Tradition Since 1954
Dining at Domenico's On The Lake
Come see us

Visit Domenico's

We're on the lake — come for the views, stay for the food.

Address

27782 Vista Del Lago
Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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Hours

Mon–Thu4:00pm – 9:30pm
Friday3:00pm – 10:30pm
Saturday11:00am – 10:30pm
Sat Lunch11:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday10:00am – 9:00pm
Sun Brunch10:00am – 2:00pm