38 Best Italian Restaurants near Castro Valley

“They have really great service super fast delivery and if you eat here often or not they are predictable and each dish we have tried from the rigatone bolognese to the house spaghetti to the spicy chicken is fantastic. The experience is above average time and time again by ourselves (me and my daughter) or with friends (we have brought about 6 different people who have shared our enthusiasm) this restaurant is a absolutely fantastic experience. I wanna go tomorrow just thinking of it now. Highly recommend sopping by as it is one of Castro Valleys nicest little places.“

“Great sandwiches but kinda expensive. You can literally make these sandwiches at home in 5 minutes. Service was great as each individual sandwich maker caters to you and your order. I would say if you are in line for 10 minutes or less; it's worth it.“

“Pizza Express in Castro Valley really took me back. Used to walk from Creekside over to the Center spot just to grab a dollar slice as a kid still hits the same.

Yeah, it’s a little more now, but the slices are huge (bigger than Costco) and honestly worth it. The guy inside with the glasses was super cool too great service.

We paid just over $20 for two big slices, a soda, and a cake. Solid deal, good food, and they’re still open late for dine-in. Glad to see they’re still doing their thing.“

“This place never disappoints. The food is high quality, well-prepared, and full of flavor—The service is outstanding, with friendly staff who make you feel right at home. It’s clear they take pride in both their food and customer experience. Highly recommended!“

“World’s Best Pizza! Great place to grab a quick slice. Or order a whole pie with options of four crust styles, (New York, Sicilian, Grandma or Detroit). Then choose from over 25 different combinations of sauce & toppings! Pizza has never been better than this!“

“great food, ambiance and service and wine list.“

“Very tasty and carefully seasoned. All dishes were perfection“

“Todo delicioso y preparado al instante me fascino!!!“

“We love going to La Finestra. The food, the service, and the ambiance are outstanding. A restaurant with white table cloths! It is truly a special, wonderful neighborhood restaurant. One of our favorites! Add to it beautiful, background piano music by Bob Athayde. Thank you for an outstanding experience all the way around.“

“I Took a chance to call from parking lot to order lol However, Jason was glad to place my order with pleasant and eager customer service. The Lady with pretty nails rang me up and was wonderful as well! I ordered Creamy Already Fettuccine with Chicken and Sun Dried Tomatoes. It was amazingly delicious at the first bit and came with slice of garlic bread. If You're a Pasta Lover, I highly recommend!“

“the New England clam chowder was off the hook no longer do I have to drive all the way to San Francisco have a good piece of sourdough bread dipped in the delicious clam chowder thank you Great Impasta“

“Everything on the menu is delicious. The lasagne is my favorite.“

“Forever fabulous. 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“great food. good service.“

“This restaurant is no doubt one of the most attractive place in the region. Anytime I visit this place I am so glad. They always keep their high standard service and the highest level of food they offer. You definitely will enjoy this this restaurant. Highly recommended.“

“Wonderful dinner experience with wonderful friends“

“Great food, fast and consistent customer service and the atmosphere was very chill. From the front door to our waitress everyone was very polite and professional. It's obviously not top notch Italian food. But it's always flavorful and consistent. The bread is always warm and the salad was nice and crisp. The Alfredo and chicken hit the spot and the drinks kept flowing. Love this location.“

“Great tasting food and excellent service…“

“Took my friend here for a Mother’s Day lunch. She was feeling blue because her kids didn’t show up. Panini’s was the closest and most convenient since I had to go back to work. I hoped it wouldn’t disappoint and it didn’t. She had a turkey avocado and she said it was just right. The service was spot on&she cheered up a bit. Thanks for that Panini crew.“

“This is a good Italian place to go to. Food is good, the ambiance is good and the service is great. Very intimate setting and you get to know the owner himself. I had the precciutto melone for appetizer. The balance of sweet and a little salty is great. For main course, I had the lobster ravioli which was delicious. Had tiramisu for dessert and that was good too. Good wine selection. Will definitely go back.“

“very good service, fast and delicious.“

“At the time of making my reservation didn't show a special Valentines menu. Good selection of food. Was very loud due to small area and cramped tables. I feel that prices were overrated because of Valentines day. I will good to try it again for a date night.“

“I had a wonderful experience at Strizzi’s! The customer service from Jessica and Jess was truly exceptional. From the moment I arrived, they greeted me with warm smiles and made me feel right at home. Their friendliness, attentiveness, and positive attitude created such a welcoming atmosphere that made the entire dining experience even more enjoyable.

It’s rare to find service that feels this genuine and caring. Jessica and Jess went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Great food, great atmosphere, and outstanding hospitality. I highly recommend Strizzi’s and look forward to coming back!“

“This is the best place for eating in San Leandro and aokland, the team is super kind and super friendly. I like their pizza very much, it is halal , for family and clean . I recommended this place highly .“

“Been going to Porky's Pizza since the late 60's“

“Best pizza I’ve had in the area and surrounding cities including Oakland and SF. Small place but the vibe is super chill, great serving sizes for single slice, good place to go with friends, and the workers and owners are Gs. Must try pizza fosho.“

“One of the best local Italian restaurant in East bay!“

“Absolutely loved this pizza place! The pizza was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The crust was perfectly baked — crispy on the outside and soft inside. Toppings were generous and high quality.

Customer service was excellent, staff was friendly and welcoming. The store was clean and well maintained. Order was ready on time.

Highly recommend this place if you’re craving delicious pizza. Will definitely visit again! 🍕“

“the best chicken Caesar salad and garlic toast - love this Newark location and vibe!“

“first time here - we loved it! excellent wine list“

“Hands down, absolutely incredibly delicious!“

“Even though they only had 1 cook the food came out fast.“

“Just had a GREAT experience at Melo’s today! We had a large group (24+) where we pre-ordered pizza and salads. They set us up in an area perfect for our group. Our food was set up on one table…buffet style…and we had plenty of tables to sit and eat. Highly recommend Melo’s pizza and pasta in Danville!“

“Came here with my family and the food is absolutely amazing. Very authentic and amazing salsa. If the salsa is good you know the food Is good. The staff are very attentive and make sure your set while you enjoy your food. Best little family restaurant in the area!!“

“So good i couldn’t even wait to take a picture of the full pizza! Look at the cheese. Very nice people work here, and I always have an experience, I’ve ordered on DoorDash and picked it up and it’s always the same great quality. I’ve recommended this spot to my mom and she loved it; and my mom is a picky lady when it comes to pizza. Definitely come here, they have more than just pizza“

“la mejor barbacoa excelente consomé muy rico“

“I’ve been eating Pizza Factory pizza for over 15 years. It was the only pizza joint in my town while growing up. Since moving to the Bay Area 10 years ago I’ve missed the classic taste of the pizza! Imagine my surprise when I got a craving for some za and saw that a PF was in the same city as me! It’s quick, cheap (for the bay), and delicious. Can’t go wrong with this spot.“

“The owners are always nice. Great pizza!! Just the way Round Table should be!“