40 Best Italian Restaurants near Gold River

“Just finished dinner. Had salmon with asparagus and roasted potato. It was excellent. The service couldn't t have been better as my water glass was never empty. refilled 3 or 4 times. Would definitely recommend.“

“Seriously the best pizza I've had in a VERY LONG TIME. I've been ordering from this location for almost a year now and I have not been disappointed yet! Prices affordable, looks amazing and has that 90s pizza vibe that's classic. Nothing like the other mainstream pizza joints, this pizza tastes like someone who has a soul made your pizza with love. The cheese sticks??? Amazing!! Bombass ranch too!!! Delish lives up to their name!! I'm definitely going ordering from this place every time. highly recommended you won't be disappointed.“

“Wifey and I went here for dinner and some wine this past Friday. Was absolutely delicious and fantastic service. We met all three of the family and were super friendly. Great wine list as well. Highly recommend!!!“

“The old-fashioned are so good and the brunch menu never disappoints❤“

“First time here and will definitely be back. Friendly staff and good food. Great environment.“

“Very nice young man served us. The Margherita pizza was very good and the green salad was delicious. The whole menu looked inviting, have to try the Sunday brunch.“

“Not sure exactly where to start but this restaurant has some serious customer service issues and that's just one category we were very disappointed in. We ordered online last night to try it out as we saw so many great reviews for the food so we broke from tradition and on my birthday we decided to eat here. All we ordered was a Helen, Cheese Fondue, and the Meatball rigatoni. I received an email stating the food would be ready in about 45 minutes. We left 35 minutes later as it's only up the street from where we live. As we arrive we noticed it's a little corner spot with patrons and appears to be more of a quaint little sit down restaurant and my wife and I thought maybe next time we just come in instead of take out. We stood there for about 2-3 minutes and then guy yells from across the room that he will be with us in a minute. He didn't seem to have anything he was really doing but ok. So finally an older guy comes over and asks us if we have been helped. We told him we were there to pick up our order, and he says he will go check on it. After a few minutes he comes back and says he tried to call us (no record of any missed calls on my phone) and that the rigatoni with meatballs was not available and he wasn't sure how it let us order that online. We don't know either and we definitely know you didn't try calling us to tell us that. Anyways he provided the option for a refund or to make my wife another dish. He mentioned shrimp scampi as the alternative, now the rigatoni was $25 a plate and they didn't even have shrimp scampi on the menu so I was skeptical since usually if they make something good it would be on their menu. So we waited for another 10 minutes for this SCAMpi. I capitalize scam because that's exactly how we felt when they tried to give us this alternative dish and we looked at it. I wish I had taken a picture of what they brought out for $25.... It was literally a small portion of large macaroni noodles, and no more than maybe 6-7 small chunks of shrimp in some greasy sauce that looked totally unseasoned... Gross. I wouldn't feed anything that dish and they should have never tried to replace a main dish like that with something as disappointing as what we received. So I took the container back into the restaurant as we hadn't left the parking lot as I wanted to see first just what they felt was comparable to the $25 we just spent. I found the guy who helped us and just explained that we wanted the refund and the scampi was not acceptable. He said ok and said right after that the refund was already processed. Now to the other food. The pizza was $23 and the cheese fondue was $13. Normally $23 for a pizza isn't crazy, but this was literally the size of a medium if that, and was extremely bare of ingredients. It taste pretty good, but wasnt worth the money at all. I don't eat a lot, and I was able to eat half of this pizza alone without even blinking. The cheese fondue was ok but not memorable. So now today I get up and take a look at my bank account to see if the refund was actually processed, and what do I see? Instead of a refund, I was charged again for that SCAMpi and not actually refunded! I wouldn't dine here again with the lack of customer service, value, and lack of integrity. I will be going back in again to get this straightened out and am not happy about it.“

“Great service and the food was great. Highly recommend.“

“Local hole in the wall serving submarines, spaghetti, and pizza since 1963. Somehow it’s stayed relatively under the radar and is primarily a locals spot.

I ordered a large pepper steak sandwich. It’s their signature menu item. Absolutely delicious. Served hot with generous potions of steak and tomatoes with great pepper seasoning. Bread is soft with slight crisp on outside. Served with a bottle of Louisiana hot pepper sauce, which pairs great. You can add cheese and/or mayo but the standard comes without.

Vibe is old-school, classic Italian-American featuring decor from the OG Tony mixed with local sports decor. Customer service was very kind, lady at register said she had been their 19 years. Food came out quick.“

“Recently my wife and I stopped by Petali Italian Restaurant. We were delighted to find this gem of Italian cuisine! The owners Mike and Vic, were gracious and friendly. The food was superb! The decor is inviting and creates a relaxing atmosphere. We will make this restaurant our go to spot for amazing Italian food. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️RATING“

“Delicious food! The bechamel lasagna was fabulous. Our waitress couldn't have been better - great attitude, wonderful service. Looking forward to another meal!“

“First time at the Sunrise Olive Garden. Food is always good especially my favorite the Shrimp Alfredo. But what impressed me the most was that the Chef came out and introduced herself and ask how was the meal. Very swanky!! Thank you Olive Garden..more restaurants should have their Chef's do the same..“

“The chicken breast with mushrooms sauce with the butter brown sauce pasta was to freaking die for...WOW!!!“

“I love their meals! The amount of money I’m saving because I’m no longer door dashing is embarrassing lol. Food is great and convenience is incredible. I’ve also been losing weight, because I’ve got a healthier option, and I split the meals into two sometimes! Wish they had vegetarian options, but I’m really happy overall.“

“Our server, Jeffrey was excellent and very informative! The busboy was very attentive. And cleared plates and refilled water often! Always patrolling and on the lookout! My pasta campagnia & my husbands veal,parmigiana were excellent! We also ordered a small pizza (to go) but had to have one slice! Great pizza! Then pumpkin gelato to share & finish our meal! Brought leftovers of each one home! So much food, so much goodness!“

“Spaghetti Factory never disappoints!“

“Flatbread was amazing! Fantastic local restaurant who really helps local community!“

“They have the best soup!! And I love the Spumoni💜“

“Amazing pizza!! They have some great paninis as well. Happy Hour from 3-6 Monday through Friday... Check it out!!“

“Great food & beer. Friendly staff. Great vibe. Seasonal specials will keep us coming back but the pasta and pizza today were perfect!“

“Celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary tonight, every bite of our meal was absolutely fantastic! The service was spot on. Highly recommend this place, will be back soon.“

“The pizza was absolutely delicious. Full of vegetables and the crust was great. They are now our Go To Pizza!!“

“Move sitting on the patio near the palm trees. Italian combo is the best! Cheesesteak sub superb. So much in the deli you will be amazed!! Clean, comfortable seating and delicious food. Being a Jersey Girl I know a great sandwich and Italian food!!“

“I ordered Fettuccine Alfredo close to closing time, and it was served impressively fast! They even prepared a takeaway salad and treated me to a small chocolate—such a thoughtful touch. A special thanks to Arina, who provided super fast and friendly service. This is officially my new favorite spot, and I’ll definitely be coming back often!“

“As always enjoyed my meal and was happy that my all-time favorite server was working. My Husband Barry and I spent almost every Saturday night having our meal here it was our favorite place. Went with my friend last night and was happy to get Amy to serve us. She was covering a vacation for another server. Having her at our table brought back many happy memories of Barry and my past. He passed away last year, and I miss him so much. The food was great as always and the company of having Amy serving us made the night perfect. We shared many happy memories. I hope to visit again soon for a great meal and the outstanding service that Amy offered. Thank you for the great food and friendly service“

“Hot Stone Pizza is the best pizza in town, period. Fresh hand-tossed dough, generous toppings, and it comes out hot and cooked right every time. We’ve tried the BBQ chicken, combo, and build-your-own and they’ve all been excellent. Staff is friendly, orders come out fast, and the prices are fair for the quality. This is our go-to now. Highly recommend.“

“My all time favorite pizza place. Unfortunately I moved to the Bay Area when I was a teenager so I can only get it when I come over to Sacramento or driving through to auburn or Reno. The family meal is my jam, garlic chips, (also my all time favorite) Caesar salad, and pepperoni pizza. Every time. Been coming here for 36 years. Wish you guys would come over to the sf peninsula area!“

“this place need help cooking the pizza and offering refunds for poorly cooked food. having a manager on duty, not charging absorbent prices, not having kids run the store.“

“Wonderful pizza, the crust was perfect.“

“While we enjoyed the pizza at this place, they are indeed closed permanently. At 4:00 pm the other day, they did not open and then we saw through the windows all the tables and chairs had been removed. Since there was no signage outside to indicate they were closed, I searched the internet and found an article from mid December, 2025 that they were closing permanently on 12/31/2025.“

“It’s been a while since we’ve been to The Place, and it will now become a part of our regular places in Roseville. The food and service are excellent. The Place has an old and authentic Italian feel about it. We started with the seasonal caprese salad, which included heirloom tomatoes, and it was wonderful. The rosemary focaccia bread is amazing, and hard to not fill up on it before our pasta. We had the Macceroni e Formaggio and added meatballs and the Boscaiola add Italian sausage. Both were delicious and large servings, leftovers were plenty for another meal. Pretty much everything on the menu looks great. Good selection of wine, beer, and craft cocktails. Next time we’re going to split a salad and pizza; they have a wonderful selection of Neapolitan-style pizza. Overall, a great experience. I highly recommend The Place and encourage making reservations. Enjoy!!“

“❤⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We ordered the Family Meal from O’Connor’s to sample a bit of everything—1/2 lb Tri-Tip and Brisket, two half chickens, garlic mashed potatoes, tri-tip chili, garlic bread, and BBQ sauce—and everything was fantastic! The chicken had a flavorful dry rub, and the skin was perfectly crispy while the meat stayed incredibly juicy. The tri-tip was tender and packed with flavor, and the brisket had a rich, smoky taste that hit all the right notes. But the surprise standout? The tri-tip chili—absolutely outstanding! The garlic mashed potatoes were creamy and comforting, and that loaf of garlic bread didn’t stand a chance once we got started. Add in friendly, helpful service, and you've got a 5-star experience. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Customer service was awesome!“

“OMG, fast spot for quality and tasty pasta. Get the Cajun chicken pasta. Noodles and chicken were cooked up perfect. Portions were generous. Sauce stuck to the noodles nicely, and spiced to perfection. insane value for quality, taste, and convenience.“

“I am an old lady who is not pizza fan but must say this place pizza is very good. I went with my grandkids to celebrate Christmas Eve and I can say they didn't disappoint. They have this handsome young man working there who really have work ethics. Great food and great people.“

“His pie here is just as wonderful as it is when we go to the city and get it. So many different crusts and choices Tonys ( slice house) is a must! 🍕 🍕“

“A great spot, really loved their spaghetti and of course the lamb chops were fantastic. And how can I forget the live music.“

“This was the first time ordering pizza. We got take out. We got a special 2 medium pizza for 22.99. I have to say they were so delicious, we so enjoyed our brother special and a mushroom. We gave some to our neighbors and they too liked them . I’m thinking already for when I can get pizza again. This place is my now go to pizza.“

“It was a nice process, got my pizza fast and the pizza was good. The price is $8.69 with the $5 coupon they give if you put your email address on the website, so the price was quite cheap. However the doors were locked when I first went (at about 5-6am) so I don’t think it’s available 24/7.“