50 Best Italian Restaurants near Fountain Valley

“Very good environment and food!“

“Super yummy ! Had a appetizer platter and dessert !“

“Walked in to get the viral “giant cheese slice”. I was immediately greeted by everyone, and felt very welcomed! I’ve been here a few times and have always enjoyed the food, staff and music! The owner is super nice guy, who also gave me a free jasmine tea, which I recommend! Super delicious!“

“Went here for Sunday brunch. Parking was easy and plenty. There is a special game deal for $35 ($39 w/ tax) for a 20” pizza (cheese or pepperoni), 3 meatballs, and 2 cookies. The place is nice, chill, family, easy and nice vibe. Plenty of TVs for game shows. Fountain drink w/ condiments is on one side self serve. Both plenty of seating inside and outside. Great, friendly, helpful service. The meatballs are tasty & moist. Pizza is good but the dough is okey. The size is HUGE and for the prices, it definitely a great deal. The slices are huge, it’s like double the regular size from other places. Overall, good price, good foods, great service and great place to hangout for game days or with family & friends.“

“WOW. What a great experience!! I came here at 6:40 on a Friday night and, surprisingly, there was no wait. The restaurant was homey, clean, and cozy. Vince set us up and our waitress, May, kindly explained the menu. We ordered the Bread & Butter, Miso Bacon Carbonara, and Butokaku. EVERYTHING WAS GOOD! The focaccia bread was satisfyingly soft and fluffy like a sponge, paired wonderfully with the whipped honey butter. The Butokaku (pork belly) was savory, fatty, and salty. The Miso Bacon Carbonara had good flavor and nice bite, but I honestly wasn't super impressed with the mochi noodles. Regular pasta noodles might have been better. Overall, I was very impressed with the excellent service (down to cheese grated by the manager), warm interior decor, and beautiful presentation and flavors of the food. I couldn't help but peek at other peoples' tables -- Everything looked amazing. I definitely plan on coming back to try other dishes and dessert!!“

“one of my main source of food...as the kitchen in my house sucks. I just love the personality handing me the care package of nutrition and love at my door.“

“The food was amazing!!! Simply fantastic. Well done @mommaDa“

“Great food and a wonderful experience.“

“Between 1983 and 1995 I ate lunch almost daily at to your restaurant. In 95 I moved away from Southern California. When ever I visit the area I stop in for a bite. Best pizza in the world! The pasta is excellent. I now live in the Lake Tahoe area and there's nothing even close to it here or anywhere else for that matter (and lve been to NY and Jersey). Everything I've ever ordered there has been fantastic.“

“We have been coming to Mona Lisa for 10 years. The quality is unmatched and the service is impeccable. We now live in Thousand Oaks and whenever we are in the area we make a point to stop at Mona Lisa. We always leave happy. Cannot recommend enough.“

“We have dining at Antonello's for many years and it never disappoints! The service and the food is always perfection! I wish I took pictures. There were 5 of us and we started off with soups and salads, the pasta Fagoili is heaven in a bowl as was the minestrone and Caesar salad! 4 of us got the filet of sole with a side of fettuccini Alfredo and one got the chicken Parmesan with a side of pasta with butter, garlic and olive oil! Outstanding! Looking forward to next time and I will the eggplant Parmesan !“

“My husband and I came to Disneyland for our anniversary. We were looking for a place near our hotel and this did not disappoint. The atmosphere was fabulous and serving staff was great. Our food was AMAZING and we had soo much. We brought food back to the hotel and they gave us plates to take with us. Definitely one of our new favorites and will be coming back when we visit“

“The food was so great! The waiter was so attentive. We had lots left over. And desert to go.“

“The food was amazing!!! Simply fantastic. Well done @mommaDa“

“Came in last Sunday with a few friends and my 13 month old baby. The owner was very nice and the food was superb. We had pizza, bolognese, spaghetti with lobster, and the rigatoni. The spaghetti with lobster & clam is the must try, they were able to incorporate the lobster jus into the pasta, with just the perfect amount of seasoning. And oh, did I mention all pastas here are made fresh in house. Will definitely be back.

My only 2 cents is make the ambience a little brighter.“

“11/17/2025
Stopped in here to have a bite with a friend. Nice dim lighting creates a great ambiance. We were seated relatively quickly. Open seating in this occasion. Alejandro was very attentive to us. Not a long wait for our orders to be taken. They have an exquisite Salmon Salad. Dining area is very clean and organized. Either in-use or prepped for next customer use. Facilities clean and well maintained. Will surely return many times!
Definitely a 5-star rating! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you Tutto Fresco!
Thank you Stephen White!
- Michael Montoya“

“This place is phenomenal. It’s family owned and when you go there you are treated like family. Thank you so much Laura for making my birthday special ❤️“

“BEST. GLUTEN FREE PIZZA. EVER. I got the potato pizza and it was absolutely incredible - perfectly salty and sweet and the fresh herbs were perfection. The ceasar salad was also amazing. The owner is sooo nice and funny, and we had really incredible service from everyone in the restaurant“

“The best Italian food in the country!“

“Really enjoyed a great breakfast here polite hostess and the food was absolutely delicious“

“La comida es buenísima, atención de calidad, ambiente hermoso!“

“Best food Round and the portions are awesome.“

“Simply over the top! That’s a wrap“

“This is our favorite Italian restaurant! The food is outstanding and the service is excellent! The owners and staff treat you like family! Great place & highly recommend them!“

“Top notch Italian food ... Especially for a chain restaurant. Out server was fast, friendly, and efficient. Her right biceps was strong from hearing all that cheese onto salads... And anything else we wanted it on. We all had different dishes from lasagna to shrimp to fettuccini. We kept sharing and couldn't decide which was best .. All of them!“

“Quite honestly, it just doesn’t get any better than this… we LOVE this restaurant. Julia & Doug.“

“Ambiance is perfect for all occasions, food is delicious with weekly specials! Martini Thursday is my fav!! Eat Italian here, you won’t be disappointed especially when you can take a stroll on the beach before/after. Cheers!“

“Fresh homemade pasta. Lovely atmosphere and excellent service 😍“

“Great service, authentic Italian food“

“Very quick and very filling
The pasta & the chicken were both cooked perfectly and the sauce was full of flavor!
A great price for the amount of food
It can get loud inside, but that fits for a family restaurant, the outdoor patio is quiet and beautiful for a more intimate feel“

“Wonderful place! Very helpful staff and warm customer service. They've been a family favorite since the 60s. They never disappoint.“

“Great Italian Sandwhich. Huge. Bread is great.“

“This is my favorite restaurant! I loved it back when it was on Bristol, but I have been back to the new Red Hill location twice now and it is even more of a special dining experience. Massimo has come out to explain the history of the wine and food and the sources of his ingredients. He tells wonderful stories with a great sense of humor, and his daughter who helps serve is also very knowledgeable and delightful. I feel transported and hosted in a way I have never experienced in a restaurant. The food is amazing. The fresh handmade pasta melts in your mouth. We have eaten every dessert and they are all spectacular. Every wine and appetizer we have tried has been extraordinary. I couldn't recommend this place more.“

“The owner Piero is one of the kindest people you will meet. He is very knowledgeable on the cuisine he serves. You can tell he is passionate about this business. This is a one of a kind authentic Italian restaurant. Will be visiting in the future.🙏🏽“

“From the moment we walked in it had just a very inviting atmosphere and they made us so welcome. we ordered the chicken alfredo pizza which was out of this world. Very tasty, great sauce lot of chicken, very cheesy and flavorful, awesome crust. We can't wait to go back and try something else. I definitely recommend it“

“Mouthwatering and delicious food!!“

“Food is always good. Entertainment is fantastic.“

“Delicious Italian cuisine! Stylish interior of the Restaurant!“

“Awesome food really good scampi and salads“

“The food & service were great“

“amazing food! fungi pasta was out of this world!“

“The service is always great. Running between appointments, I call my order in from the car. when I get there, my table is waiting with my salad and basket of bread. My fettucine alfredo followed in 5 min. and was delicious! Had delicious meal instead of some cheap fast food and was able to make it to next appointment in plenty if time. Been coming here for 2 decades. Always good.“

“We ate dinner here for the first time tonight. The food was delicious and we'll definitely be back. We had spaghetti and meatballs, and seafood linguine. 😋“

“I love this place!! There food is absolutely amazing, as is their customer service! Recommend the mushrooms for an appetizer and bread pudding for dessert!!“

“Italian Express has great food and even better service. It's a great local family owned Italian restaurant. All of the typical foods are awesome - pizzas, pastas, etc - but also try their spicy wings and their garlic knots!!“

“The food was excellent. Susie was great with recommendations and very attentive. I need to go back and try a few more things soon.Great outdoor seating.“

“Great food and service! We have heard great things about the pizza here and it did it did not disappoint. Their gluten free pizzas are also probably the best we have had. Great hospitality from everyone we interacted with there. We will definitely be coming back!“

“Friendly service and tasty Italian food. The Gnocchi was amazing, also the panna cotta was delicious. I recommend this place.“

“Been going here for over 30 years 😲. Tortellini Pesto is my family’s favorite. If we go even close we make a point of eating here, or will order a large catering pan full to take home to Riverside county Mark and Julie have created a great and memorable place to eat“