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Santa Ana

RESTAURANTS

Antonello / 3*

1611 SUNFLOWER AVE, SANTA ANA; 714/751-7153

This longtime darling of the power dining set maintains its lofty perch by consistently supplying premium service and refined Italian cuisine amid lavish surroundings. Gracious owner Antonio Cagnolo adds warmth and style to the proceedings, personally overseeing a highly skilled kitchen
that turns out what Cagnolo calls cucina nostalgica (though we deem it mostly Northern Italian), handling special requests with aplomb. The broad menu touches on classics old and new such as delicate miniature veal ravioli with bolognese sauce (his mother's recipe) or creamy risotto
blessed with shrimp and champagne—hardly the same old take on the dish. A notable wine list is well supported by a wine-savvy waitstaff. The meandering layout and faux-palazzo design of the dining room includes many nooks and crannies for privacy or romance. Utterly upscale yet per-
fectly, endearingly gracious, this top-notch enterprise offers some of Orange County's foremost Italian cuisine in a setting suited to any special occasion. $$$; AE, DC, MC, V; no checks; lunch Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat; full bar; reservations recommended; www.antonello.com; in South Coast Plaza Village.

Gustaf Anders / 3*
Back Pocket / 3*

385 I BEAR ST. SANTA ANA; 7 I 4/668-1 737

Chef Gustaf Anders has a stellar reputation as a purveyor of superlative Swedish and continental cuisine. Virtually impossible to find by chance, this hidden treasure succeeds with its keen ba-lance of style, civility, and culinary distinction. Partners Wilhelm Gustaf Magnuson and chef Ulf
Anders Strandberg turn out meals that are memorable by virtue of both exceptional cooking and a serene setting that is sleek and spare, with muted hues accented with an occasional shock of bold color. Typical dishes include sugar-and-salt-cured salmon with creamed dill potatoes,
filet of beef in Stilton/red wine sauce with creamed morels, and Arctic char roasted on savory vegetables with light tomato and extra virgin olive oil sauce. Also legendary are many signature breads and a host of herring preparations, all made on the premises. The partners recently fired
up a wood-burning oven and rotisserie to anchor their adjacent Back Pocket cafe. In Sweden, bakficka ("back pocket") refers to a satellite eatery attached to a fine dining establishment. Here they offer similar fine food at popular prices with more casual surroundings. Though a few items are lifted directly from the main room's menu, there are plenty of comfort food dishes like sea bass with tomato broth, honey-glazed pork loin, and a baked gravlax sandwich dressed with Parmesan, fresh dill, and tomato concassee. $$$; AE, DC, MC, V; no checks; lunch Tues-Sat,
dinner Tues-Sun; full bar; reservations recommended; mailgustaf@aol.com; www.imenu.com; in rear of South Coast Village.

Morton's of Chicago / 3*

1661 SUNFLOWER AVE, SANTA ANA; 714/444-4834

Owned by Hard Rock Cafe co-creator Peter Morton and his sister, Pam (their father is Arnie Morton, of Arnie Morton's of Chicago steak house fame), Morton's serves up classic American grill fare in a striking setting. For a full description of Morton's, see the review of its West Hollywood location in the L.A. Restaurants section. $$$; AE, DC, MC, V; no checks; dinner every day; full bar; reservations recommended; south end of South Coast Plaza Village.

Topaz Cafe / 2*

BOWERS MUSEUM, 2002 N MAIN ST. SANTA ANA; 714/835-2002

Certainly one of the best finds in this part of town, Topaz Cafe is a visually appealing spot that makes creative use of its location within the highly regarded Bowers Museum. Added as part of an excellent renovation of this historic site, the cafe offers a laid-back early California charm
thanks to a prime corner in the lovely Spanish-style courtyard graced by tiled arcades, towering palms, and historical mural. Inside, the Flintstones Nouveau decor might be too cavelike if it weren't for the many doors and windows that open onto the big patio. The menu features World Cuisine items like Tunisian salad with grilled peppers, artichokes, eggplant, and endive in tahini dressing or grilled salmon wrapped in corn husks with cilantro pesto, served with a sweet-corn tamale and black beans. Less daring diners will be happy with soups (black bean and sweet corn), salads (grilled romaine wedge with creamy Maytag blue cheese dressing and caramelized pecans), and crisp roasted tarragon chicken with whole grain mustard sauce and lumpy mashed potatoes. Daily specials are often inspired by current museum exhibits (Austrian dishes like onion tarts, venison stew, and assorted kuchen honored a recent Beethoven show). The pedestrian wine list won't excite, but they have recently added a commendable high tea nicely suited to warm afternoons on the shaded veranda. $$; AE, DC, MC, V; no checks; lunch Mon-Sat, high tea every day, dinner Thurs-Sat, brunch Sun; full bar; reservations recommended; topazcafe@aol.com; www.westcoastproductions.com; in the courtyard of the Bowers Museum.

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