44 Best Italian Restaurants near Baldwin Park

“I arrived during a week day for lunch with my dear friend who lives within walking distance. I was pleasantly surprised with quality and good tasting food. I had the egg plant sandwich's lunch special and salad, very good. The owner/waiter and wife were very nice and friendly, everyone that was there were return customers and very familiar with restaurant, it had family atmosphere. The only thing that drew me back was its dark colors, the room needs a little lighter color. The chief lived in Italy and Paris where he learn to cook, I thought it was very interesting because originally he is from El Salvador so that’s where he gets his Latin infusion. Prices were affordable.“

“Very good food , friendly and attentive waiters especially Antonio and Claude thank you for your hospitality“

“Muy buen servicio Comida deliciosa…“

“best food and the very best customer service ever!!!! we love love love the quality meats and the catering is #1 :)“

“Best Italian food I’ve ever had!“

“Great food and great service! What more can you ask for!“

“Best French onion soup! And most delicious fresh bread to dip! Can't wait to try more items from their menu“

“Curbside pickup First time“

“Great food and service, worth the drive.“

“amazing doesn't even describe my Garlic Knots and Spaghetti Caprese. loads of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil. The price was also amazing. wish this was vloser to home!“

“love the food and service is great“

“If you crave Italian food with a slight California twist, look no further. The carrots were our favorite appetizer, slightly spicy and extremely flavorful with the tahini, tajin and pine nuts. The pistachio pesto rigatoni was also a standout. If you are comfortable paying slighly more for higher quality food you wont be disappointed. My wife and I will certainly be visiting again.“

“Let me first say that we reside in Tarzana so when our friend who lives in Sherman Oaks told us that they selected a restaurant in Sierra Madre for the four of us to try I thought he was insane. Then I thought we were just going as a novelty as my wife’s name is Bess. Boy was I wrong! Bess is not only a wonderful wife of almost 36 years but Bess is a fabulous restaurant in Sierra Madre. Not only were we new to Bess the restaurant but also to the charming community it sits in. Bottom line the four of us all ordered different entrees and they were all consistently fantastic. My wife and I also ordered the broccolini as a starter. Perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful with a tad of heat. The Caesar salad may have been the best I have ever eaten. The mushroom cavatappi was out of this world. The lasagna, a signature dish, was fabulous. And the chicken Parmesan was bordering on perfect. To finish our evening we had a “secret” dessert of a peanut butter moose, layered with chocolate, whipped cream in a traditional pie setting. Wow!! The physical space is charming if not a little deceiving. The front of the restaurant has limited seating but there is an entire back area that looked like it was twice the size of the front. The service staff were consistently helpful and charming. I could go on and on… just go. Life’s short. Great food is one of the joys of life. Bess did not let us down. So much so that, even though it sounds crazy, we intend to venture back from the West Valley. I “only” gave it 5 stars. I wish I could have gone to 10. Bravo Bess. Both the restaurant and my wife!!!“

“Incredible service, ambience & food. �����“

“Location formerly was El Appetiz. Jary’s has brought it back. Good portions great tasting food. Pizza, Calzones, lasagna, chicken shrimp jambalaya, salads are all excellent. Better to call it in & pick it up. It’s a Hidden secret.“

“Hey guys i forget say, we never no waiting for long time, we when and get in, seat and our server was there ready for all, I order, calamari, (entrées) garlic bread, salad, soup, I order salmon was perfect size with vegetables, my favorite eat a soup, my husband order shrimp pasta, Mouhamed S, was great and give us good attention.. Thank You“

“Their UBER YUMMY Spumoni ice cream and their EVEN YUMMIER Masterpiece shake!!!!“

“Pastaphony serves up a seriously delicious Chicken Pasta Alfredo that hits all the right comfort food notes. The sauce is velvety and rich, and the chicken is perfectly tender and savory. It's just a tiny bit heavy on the cream, making it a pretty intense dish to finish solo, but the overall flavor profile is fantastic. Definitely a spot worth checking out when you're craving a solid plate of pasta!“

“Had a delicious Supreme sandwich so delicious also had broccoli salad and macaroni salad 😋 so delicious ❤️“

“Small little restaurant but super cute vibe inside. The staff is great. Food is so good! Our favorite is the Avocado Salad & Bambino Pasta. They also have an appetizer that's so good but can't remember the name. It's a shrimp wrapped in bacon with I believe the same sauce as the bambino pasta. Will definitely continue going.“

“My first visit to an Olive Garden and I loved it!! This location was great, lots of parking, friendly staff, and delicious food. Brandy helped us select our food and we loved our dishes. I loved the cheese ravioli!! They also offer curb side pick up. 10/10 would come back. Thank you Brandy!“

“Had the “Aloha” for dinner… Delicious! We’ll be back. ❤️❤️“

“my favorite is the Regina!“

“Neat appearance and delicious food“

“I just order pizza from here from now on. Super good super good price“

“One of the best kept secrets in the SGV. It's rare to come across such an authentic Italian restaurant nowadays. The moment you step in, it transports you back to nonna's kitchen back in Sicily. The smell of the home cooked rigatoni with the melted aged Parmesan always fills the air and slowly breaks you down as a person, as you step in with a strict diet because you're still trying to lose the 50lbs you gained during COVID. The endless soup and salad never fails to remind me how I lack discipline and self control as I finish up my 5th bowl of soup.“

“Palermo Bakery has everything you need to feel like you are in Italy! From the welcoming staff the moment you walk through the door, to the decor, to the EXTENSIVE bakery items (that are beyond delicious!), to the pizza, to the coffee, there is truly not a bad choice on the menu! They even have a window to the kitchen so you (or your kids) can watch the magic happen in the kitchen. The first time I went there I was reminded of my Dad and my time in Palermo. They are also very COVID safe in case you are worried about venturing out and about. I would recommend the bakery to anyone needing a slice of Italy in Southern California! ❤️🇮🇹💚“

“VERY DELICIOUS PIZZA 🍕 I LOVE 💕 IT“

“Great service and great food 👌.“

“Ravioli, Lasagna, Pizza it's my 2nd time only. So, that's the only thing I can recommend“

“Today is 6/3/26, Tho I have been ordering from here for 40 years. Awesome Food. I change my Ham and Avocado Sandwich order a bit differently. Whenever a girl takes my order does it incorrectly even though she repeats it correctly. Today...Ham and Avocado sandwich with jalapeño slices in sandwich. Lettuce and tomato slices on SIDE. So my sandwich does not get moist. Nope, No jalapeño, lettuce in sandwich very wet, tomatoes on side yes. Last year before doing changes on how I order. Went for a Ham and Avocado sandwich. Went to my friends house to enough lunch. To find NO Ham in my sandwich. I was so pissed, called, girl answered, said that's the way I ordered it. After 40 years really.“

“Best Italian food in town. Delicious pizza, lasagna, pastrami sandwich and of course Great people.“

“Excellent place and great dining“

“Tap water tasted like municipal toilet water... Maybe their water filter was out of service or something. But sample with caution and be prepared to get something that doesn't contain tap water.

Otherwise food was great service was great.“

“Everything was good!! Service, food and wine!“

“Claro's is my new go to sandwich shop, fantastic sandwiches at fair prices. My usual is their new sandwich which is the hot bobby. Which is essentially a hot pastrami sandwich. I also highly recommend their desserts. The personal sized banana cream pie is my delectable of choice. Wholeheartedly recommend.“

“I haven’t been to Olive Garden in a long time, but my uncle invited us to come back and try the pasta because he highly recommended it.
There were five of us, and most of us don’t eat very much. Our server was very friendly and clearly explained the specials and menu options to us. We ended up ordering only four dishes to share, and it was more than enough for everyone! We were all super full and even had leftovers to take home.
My favorite was the Chicken Alfredo with the creamy sauce was so good! 😋 The portions were generous, the service was great, and we really enjoyed our meal.
Definitely worth coming back again!“

“Came here before the Covina chris parade and was yummy as usual.“

“Love the ambiance. Great food. Great service and excellent drinks are served at the bar. Great for an intimate dinner or for a special occasion.“

“Their service was excellent. it was quick service, with hot pizza and cold crisp salad. The ranch tasted homemade. The pizza was not greasy like most pizzas. The crust was lite and fluffy. It had a crisp cheesy flavor. The dough was perfect. The look of the pizza is appealing. Overall a 5 star rating.“

“The food is second to none!“

“Quite literally the best pizza I’ve ever had. Ever since I discovered them it’s the only pizza that I ordered from. A favorite is the red stallion. It’s literally a 10 out of 10! Also love that they have a delivery service!“

“This place is the best in town good customer service always hot always on time and good prices. I’m a loyal customer and I would never go anywhere else.“

“All menu items are really good. garlic knots n pasta are favs“