Il Girasole isn’t only a dinner destination — it also offers a structured three-course lunch special that brings the same modern Northern Italian sensibility into the middle of the day. Located inside SOCO and The OC Mix on Hyland Avenue in Costa Mesa, the restaurant turns lunch into something intentional rather than rushed. The three-course format gives diners a chance to experience the kitchen’s craft and market-driven ingredients in a lighter daytime setting, whether it’s a long lunch, a business meeting, or a refined weekday treat. It’s a rare lunch option in Costa Mesa that still feels unmistakably Il Girasole: seasonal, composed, and quietly elevated.