Restaurants & Bars

New Eatery Serves Up Savory Calzones In Costa Mesa: Report

Mezzo Calzones opened earlier this month in Costa Mesa and is one of the few Italian eateries in the area that focuses entirely on calzones.

A new calzone shop has come to town, after Mezzo Calzones opened its doors early February in Costa Mesa.
A new calzone shop has come to town, after Mezzo Calzones opened its doors early February in Costa Mesa. (Google Maps)

COSTA MESA, CA — A new calzone shop has come to town, after Mezzo Calzones opened its doors early February in Costa Mesa, the Orange County Register reported.

The new Italian eatery is one a few of its kind boasting a menu focused solely on calzones.

The menu offers eight different calzone fillings, various dipping sauce options, salad, wings and the option to get a side of meatballs, pasta and more.

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"I love going to this Italian spot that had calzones, but I was always wishing for more flavors," co-founder Natalie Burke told the OC Register. Burke and her husband, John Sanchez, are co-owners of the restaurant, as well as Justin Change, Aaron Cortez and Sharif Juma of the Kelektiv Group.

Mezzo Calzones is located at 440 Fair Dr #106 in Costa Mesa. For information on hours, visit the eatery's website.

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