DONATELLA BARONE
OWNER
IL BARONE
WHY: Opened now notable Italian restaurant Il Barone in 2009 with longtime Antonello Chef and husband Franco Barone; has become a favorite dining spot for OC’s movers and shakers. Known as a go-to power lunch spot and a dinner hotspot for those looking for an authentic taste of Italy— specifically Sicily.
IN THE NEWS: The family-owned business recently moved to a new location near John Wayne Airport and was renamed Bar One by Il Barone.
NOTABLE: Il Barone survived thanks to expanded patio dining and loyal patrons when the pandemic hit, when the duo’s Sicilian Street Food venture and Ti Amo restaurant closed.
