24 Best Italian Restaurants near Avila Beach

“Rachel was super sweet and very helpful and attentive, the crew here was kind and friendly willing to help even if we weren't there table. 5/5The beet salad was definitely shareable dressing was alittle tart for my taste, but fresh, and beets cooked perfect. 4/5The crispy calamari filled its plate and the aoili was yummy. 5/5The fish and chips were ok, battered nicely but catfish a bit soft and mushy for my taste, however, we really enjoyed the fritz 3/5Ambiance is kept dim, but warm for 815pm. ??“

“Always a great place for deli salads, pizza, and pasta. I ordered a slice of Margarita pizza, the Caprese salad with ripe grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, olives, red peppers, and sliced jalapenos, and lemonade. This combo is less than $13. Fresh ingredients are brought in daily for their dishes. Service is fast and friendly. Plenty of parking in this strip mall and outdoor seating. Highly recommend it!“

“Excellent food! We stumbled on this place after visiting Montana de Oro and OMG I wish we lived here to come more often! Literally everything we ordered was scrumptious (bolognese, pizza, butternut squash ravioli, tiramisu, chocolate pudding)! We all wanted to lick our plates “

“We stop for Del's every time we come thru Pismo! The service is always good but last night when Joe the manager served us, it was EXCEPTIONAL, along with the food of course... We got the Meatball Hero, steamed fresh veggies, margarita pizza add pepperoni, and some mud pie for dessert. Everything was fantastic and soooo cheesy! I'm already ready to go back and it hasn't even been 24 hours.... Keep up the great work“

“Buona Tavola never disappoints! Everything is delicious. Our recent experience was made even more memorable thanks to our server, Manuel. His attentive service, coupled with his knowledge of the menu and specials, enhanced our dining experience.The ambiance is cozy & charming and adds to the overall experience. Buona Tavola consistently delivers delicious food and great service. It's a gem in Downtown SLO that we highly recommend for an authentic Italian dining experience.“

“Nate’s on Marsh was a truly delightful experience. The food was absolutely delicious, the ambiance was both cozy and elegant, and the owner and server went above and beyond to accommodate our celiac dietary restrictions. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience in the area.Dietary people in our family have celiac disease, and our waiter and the owner personally made sure that our dishes were prepared gluten-free. They even called the maker of one of their products to ensure it was 100% gluten-free. We have eaten at Nate’s on Marsh several times, and none of our celiac family members have gotten sick.The servers and owner make you feel welcome and are very supportive of your dietary restrictions, and open to making food substitutions for you.Parking: Plenty of paid street parking is available, and there is limited free parking in their parking lot. We have eaten at Nate’s on Marsh several times, and we haven’t had any issues with parking.“

“Very tasty and wholesome food! I highly suggest! The owner is in there working hard to provide the best bowls in SLO County! You can make so many different types of bowls for so many different appetites, its just perfect. I love that they have excellent ingredients to make the perfect meal for my stomach when I am sick or when I want a rich meal, they have it all! If you have not tried it then you need to make it by and give them a chance!“

“Best cannolis I’ve ever had! We ordered a dozen of the large size for our Xmas eve dinner. We ended up cutting some in half because the serving size is generous. Not one bite went un-consumed. Flavor balance of filling was perfect. Wonderful crunchiness to the wrap. Jeff and his team were amazing with communication also and ensured a seamless experience from start to finish. We will be using them in the future for larger company events. Thank you!“

“We stumbled into this adorable restaurant quite by accident and I think it is our new go to spot! The food was AMAZING! It felt like Italy. Simple but exquisite. So fresh and flavors were so wonderful. The service was fantastic and the wine ( was Italian only ) was really good. We will definitely be back.I am partial to my California wine but it was fun trying new wine.It’s cozy but welcoming.“

“BELLA! It's rustic and charming with a taste of Italy all around you. There's an excitement in the air along with the smell of the delicious food we waited with anticipation. Servers never missed a beat! Never had an empty glass of water. Never had an empty glass of wine. Will definitely be returning! Thank you for the beautiful ambience and memorable food.“

“There was balsamic vinegar and olive oil on the table along with crushed peppers, cracked pepper and parmesan....I like that ...hot bread to dip, the meatballs were remarkably good and so was the sauce, the salad cold and crisp, good service, and a cozy atmosphere.“

“It's a beautiful, serene space with an extremely comfortable ambiance and our dishes were well executed and delicious. But the gracious, friendly staff are the main reason why I will return whenever I am in the area again. My only regret is that our late dinner meant that we didn't get to enjoy the view at sunset or linger after eating.“

“I have been going to Nuccis for nearly 30 years!! I moved about an hour away...I was in SLO today and couldn't wait to pop in! They still have my favorite lunch special - salad and a slice of pizza!! Seriously the BEST pizza ever !!! Thank you Nuccis for being consistently yummmmmyyyyy!!“

“Amazing atmosphere, and friendly staff. The chicken Parmesan was phenomenal. the tortelli De Zuca was good, but it was way too sweet it’s ravioli filled with a candied squash. But aside from that I truly enjoyed my visit and will return when I come back to the area.“

“Girlfriend is gluten free and reviews said best gluten free pizza. She had a gluten free margherita pizza, 8.5 outa 10 only for it being slightly burnt but the ingredients and flavors were stellar!Mozzarella sticks were crack, I still want moreDietary restrictions: They offer gluten free pizza“

“One of our favorite places to dine in SLO proper. Always a tasty pizza here with 00 floor that’s very unique when standing up to other pizzas in the city and county. A bit on the pricier side, but the service/quality of food is never lacking. One of the nicer spots in town to eat ?“

“Located in the main building of the SLO Public Market, Humble Oven serves pizzas, pastas made from scratch, salads, and other specialties. We were in the mood for a good meatball sandwich. Since our regular go-to option has closed, we headed over to the SLO Public Market complex to try Humble Oven.Ordering was easy and quick. The personnel were very cordial and friendly, and the food was quite good. Our order of an Italian Meatball Sub and a Meatball Classic pasta was ready within 10 minutes.Their Italian Meatball Sub consists of four pork & beef meatballs, lemon ricotta, calabrian chili, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, topped with fresh basil on a French hoagie roll. The Meatball Classic pasta has three meatballs, pomodoro sauce, ricotta cheese, and housemade rigatoni pasta. On many of their offerings, one may customize their selection with additional choices of protein and/or veggies. Both of our selections were very flavorful, and we enjoyed them. One should know their tomato sauce is rather spicy, and the Meatball Sub seemed to have just a bit more warming heat, probably from the addition of calabrian chilis. The sauce on both seemed very similar.The price point is similar to an establishment offering table service. Considering all their food is packaged "to go", and one eats with plastic utensils and paper towels as napkins, it is expensive. They have a small counter to eat at, or one may sit in the main hall or outside at the courtyard tables.They use only the finest ingredients imported from Italy. The food was delightfully delicious.“

“Express stop for quality food! Small restaurant with outside tables in a very efficient space filled with Italian varieties of olive oils, Gelato and picnic supplies. Staff is professional, friendly and will provide you consierge service! Customer service is key when I was working with a 20 minute window. Ordered: Ravioli de Zucca and Antipasto Salad with plates and silverware for picnic with mom at the AG Rehab hospital. In that 20 minutes- I ordered the meal, and went next door to Sans Liege Wines for a large taste of Syrah and 2 bottles to go home for after visit. Mission accomplished and our hospital picnic was packed with care, was good portion size for 2 and made my mom so happy! The ravioli was perfectly tender and flavorful with that luscious creamy sauce. The salad was a beautiful fresh mix and good size. This is a great spot for picking up food for any occasion. Highly recommend!!“

“OMG! We hit the jackpot when we stumbled upon this restaurant while visiting Pismo Beach. The service was incredible, and the food was outstanding. During our first visit my husband and I shared the spaghetti and meatballs with bolognase sauce as well as the pasta with Italian sausage. We loved it so much we went back a few days later. This time I had the ravioli and my husband couldn't resist eating the pasta with Italian sausage for the 2nd time. Yum! Upon returning to Southern California, my husband and I keep joking about making the 4 hour drive just for a meal! Will definitely visit this great establishment again in the near future.“

“Loved this food!!!The clamchowder was delicious even without the coveted bread bowl. My father loved it. As a former chef he especially enjoyed the presentation of it.I had the ravioli and I was impressed. Ceasar salad eith anchovies was was great. The marinara pizza was delicious too.“

“The service was phenomenal. Autumn was so sweet and her energy throughout our dinner service was one of a kind. The Chicken Picatta was delicious to say the least. My son enjoyed his Chocolate Lava cake which melted in his mouth. I love coming to Rosa's.“

“I ordered there special it was pizza and bread sticks in one. I didn't like that I had to order it online and I also had to pay with a card, no cash transfer. That was annoying. I even went in the store purposely to order while I was out doing my running around and had the cash on me but it didn't matter“

“We had Valentine lunch and from the sweetest little hostess Gigi, to our server Osvaldo, it was a great experience. The manager checked on us twice with a pretty full restaurant. The meal was top notch. Even as we left, the girl behind the desk said thanks for coming and have a nice day. Thank you slo Olive garden. That is service very much appreciated.“

“My partner and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary here as well as our domestic partnership! The food and service were truly amazing and delicious. We've eaten at this establishment numerous times, even before the recent remodel and every time it has been amazing. The famous Mac and cheese plus the ossobucco are our to go dishes. Favorite restaurant in San Luis Obispo.“