37 Best Italian Restaurants near Clayton

“La Veranda Cafe is one of those places that keeps you coming back. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome and immediately brought out some of the best bread I’ve ever had, served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Honestly, give me that bread, the olive oil and vinegar mix, and a glass of wine, and I’m perfectly happy.

My wife ordered the salmon, and I went with the filet mignon. We decided to split both dishes so we could try everything. The salmon was delicious and paired perfectly with the vegetables. The filet mignon, though, was exceptional — so tender you could almost cut it with a fork. What really surprised me was the mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy. I’m usually not a mushroom fan, but I couldn’t stop eating it. My wife agreed and said it was some of the best gravy she’s ever had.

Our waiter was attentive throughout the evening, and the wine he recommended paired wonderfully with the meal.

On another visit, we stopped in planning to just enjoy a glass of wine and their amazing bread, but ended up trying the happy hour fish and chips. The portion was perfect for sharing, and it turned out to be an unexpected treat.

La Veranda Cafe delivers great food, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere every time we visit.“

“I stopped by this deli, after it was recommended to me. There was a mix up with my order and the young lady at the window was very nice and she corrected my order with no questions asked. The food was fresh, delicious and worth the wait. Great customer service. They have a few tables outside, it was a beautiful day so it was nice. I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a good local spot to get a sandwich!“

“I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant and would highly recommend it.

🍝First, the food was delicious. I ordered the Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine ($21.95), which was nicely cooked and perfectly al dente. The portion size was generous. The shrimp were slightly overcooked, but overall the dish was still very flavorful and enjoyable. I also tried the Pizza Napolina (small, thin crust) for $21.95, and it was excellent. 🍕The pizza had a beautifully balanced, lightly applied red sauce — which is refreshing because many places tend to overload it. The meat, seasoning, and dough were all high quality, and you can really taste the care that goes into the ingredients.

🍷The restaurant offers a good selection of wine, beer, and soft drinks. The only downside is that they currently don’t serve cocktails, but the beverage options still pair nicely with the food.

🏄‍♂️The service was top-notch. The staff were polite, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. Our server did a great job describing the dishes and recommending options, which made the experience even better.

💰Finally, the interior design is modern and very appealing. The restaurant has new tables and comfortable chairs, creating a relaxed and stylish atmosphere that makes you want to stay and enjoy your meal. They also have a patio, which is a great option if you prefer outdoor seating.

🤩Overall, this is a brilliant restaurant with great food, excellent service, and a beautiful setting. I highly recommend visiting!“

“I had a takeout pizza from this restaurant last night first of all the customer service was absolutely excellent. The person that answered the phone had a really pleasant customer focused manner , nothing was too much trouble and he was so polite. The pizza was absolutely amazing , I hate anything that is too heavy and it was so light and lovely , the ingredients tasted extremely fresh , I would 100% recommend this place based upon my first experience and I will be back thanks so much 🥰“

“I had a company retirement party lunch. We shared a margarita pizza and salad for appetizer. The pizza was off the charts delicious. The sauce was amazing. We also shared the octopus. The octopus was the best octopus I have eaten in over 30 years. It was five plus stars!!!! However, my lunch entree of halibut chickpeas & zucchini completely missed the mark. The spices and pepper on the halibut destroyed the beautiful delicate fish. The chickpea zucchini and two other unrecognizable, hard bitter crunchy vegetables tasted awful. I was very disappointed at the $32 entree. The person who chose the hamburger said it was tasty but it was huge enough for two meals. The Panini people were so-so. Finally the pasta people absolutely loved their pasta. After tasting the gnocchi it was exceptional, the marinara sauce was off the charts delicious.“

“Just a wonderful local resturant. Owner is always warm and welcoming. Food is always wonderful. Fantastic atmosphere.“

“Wonderful staff, food is fresh and delicious. Consistent quality and warmth of environment. - Don Dikun“

“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“

“This has got to be one of the best dining experiences in a long time for us. Besides the food being fantastic, the customer services way met expectations and beyond. Highly recommend.“

“We live in Mexico 🇲🇽 and back in the States visiting family we had a craving for Olive Garden soup, salad and bread 🥖 sticks. We have not seen a Olive Garden in Mexico so while it’s not fine dining it’s a dependable tasty presentation. They also have GF soup 🥣 which I appreciate. Can’t eat the bread sticks but mi esposo had one and enjoyed it.“

“Always a busy place. Love the outdoor seating options for great weather and intimate conversations. Absolutely love the Raviolis and the drinks are top notch. Amanda always provides A* customer service. She’s friendly, attentive, and you feel cared for. She goes above and beyond and definitely tries to always provide outstanding customer service. Highly recommend.“

“Fabulous Food, Drinks and Ambiance! Love this place!!! Five Stars!!!“

“love the food and the family“

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

“I really like Pancoast. Wife is a newyorker and Pancoast’s pizza style is right up her alley. They have 4 tap beers and they’re some of the best in Norcal - nice to see somebody cares about great beer. I order to go, get a beer at the bar, and take home. They’re seemingly busy all the time so Pancoast has a following.

Parking sucks, they have to share with their neighboring businesses so plan to get a spot on the street.“

“Wonderful dinner experience with wonderful friends“

“Great tasting food and excellent service…“

“Excellent dining experience. Top notch food as well as a wonderful staff. Great ambiance too!“

“So good tried a classic & a square pizza Recommendation from our Genna server. Definitely be back soon.“

“Excellent restaurant. The food was wonderful and the owners were very gracious. We love this little gem of a restaurant!“

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

“The best in whole area... love their veggie placido Domingo! Special mayo is perfect. The pastrami is tasty also. Never change... not sure if you can get any better?“

“Mmm mmm mmmmm!! Let me just say I have been a reward member here pretty much! Chicken Gorgonzola wow! The fresh bread! The pizza! Mmm man this is the spot for some good food, great service and nice dining. Thank you all for constantly making it a great place to visit! Don’t believe me? Let’s go! Vamonos!

Oh oh and the calamariiiiiii wow!“

“all I can say is wow!! the best Italian food I e ever ate!! and they were kind enough to add a half a loaf of bread and a extra slice of pizza to my order I definitely recommend this wonderful place when your around town , thank you for your food !!!“

“Really great pizza 🍕 the best“

“So good and very pleasant stuff!!“

“Had a great meal, Chicken Parm was on point! Kid had Shrimp Pomodoro and loved it! The Peach hard lemonade was delicious!!“

“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!“

“Charles was great! We will be back.“

“Delicious pizza, great salad, and outdoor seating. Our favorite pizza place!“

“The food was incredible. I wanted to order almost everything on the menu. So will have to come back at least couple more times to try everything to look good and we couldn’t order in one night. Our old fashion cocktail and blackberry Mojito were perfect. And I can’t say enough about considerate, professional service.“

“Decent Buffalo wings. Can order ahead for takeout.“

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“Just tried Tandoori Pizza for the first time and were blown away. The pizza crust is delicious, not too much sauce on the pizzas, and packed full of flavor.

We tried the Tandoori Chicken pizza and the Butter Chicken pizza. They smelled and tasted incredible. My husband said it was genuinely the best pizza he has had in years. So different yet made complete sense. This is our new pizza place now.“

“Perfect birthday dinner thank you!!! Service excellent and food off the hook.. I’ve been trying to find a fish pizza forever and your Nrw Haven Clam with bacon was delicious!!!! And my birthday New York cheese cake omg!!! Thank you“