33 Best Italian Restaurants near Gold River

“Literally my favorite pizza place of all time. Now that I have found this place I will never go anywhere else. I have a sensitive stomach when it comes to pizza and this is the only place I have found that seems to do just fine with my stomach. They have great pricing, excellent service, always on time with delivery. I would give them more than 5 stars if I could.“

“Randomly came here for a Saturday dinner because we wanted to try something new. They did not disappoint. The server told us everything is made from scratch and wow, you can definitely taste it in the food. The house made bread was so soft. And they even gave us complimentary minestrone soup which was delicious! I ordered the Tuscan Chicken and Shrimp and my boyfriend got the Spaghetti Carbonara. My dish was so creamy and tasty, the pasta was al dente, and the meat was seasoned well. The Carbonara was also great. Our server was awesome, really friendly and took time to let us know everything about the menu since she knew it was our first time. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of their menu, what a hidden gem!“

“This is the best pizza! I swear you will not be disappointed. I live 30 minutes away and I still make it here once a month. Also, definitely order a salad. They change seasonally and are always flavor combos I wouldn't have thought of but work so well. I wish they'd put in a location near me so I could go once a week.“

“Love this place! We love going into this restaurant almost weekly. The staff is amazing, makes you feel very welcome when you come in. We love the outdoor dining in the spring and summer. Scott and Katie at the bar are amazing as well! Love the food, would highly recommend their brunch and dinners.“

“This place screams delicious food.I came here for Valentines day after seeing a segment on the news and I definitely made one of my best life choices. The food was unique I chose my wife's plate as well as mine you had two choices. I chose the one with a fluffy bread like shell for a taco stuffed with meat and sauce and vegetables. It also came with a beet salad and I have to say it was one of the best things I have tasted and I don't Carr for the dirt tasting vegetable, but it was well prepared with sauce and spice yum. It also came with a bowl of Ramen with porkbelly meat and the soup flavor was so so so good.,but wait there's more it also came with a desert of your choice my wife chose the ice cream ball it was a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream inside a chocolate brownie..yum I got the donutholes stuffed with tiramisu the espresso and ittalian custard had such flavor yum...While eating we also purchased 4 beers 2 ciders and 2 of there in house made beer..I will definitely be coming back. Outside they had a huge pond with fish and plenty of seating and parking.. The ambiance was top notch. I heard there homemade pasta and pizza are the best in state so I will be going back very soon..Homemade beer and Pizza yes please“

“A wonderful unexpected find out in the boonies! White table cloth service was impeccable. The lunch sampler platter was spectacular & fed 3 of us gals with leftovers!!! The Victorian building is surrounded by a beautiful deck & garden worthy of a small wedding party! The husband & wife owners are so very sweet & considerate. This place topped off our road trip to the pumpkin patch!“

“Friendly employees, quirky old Town vibes, and a decent sub! Toppings aren't your typical mayo, mustard, and lettuce, but rather diced tomatoes, diced onions, and relish. Reminds me of hot dog toppings. Sub roll was soft, chewy, and tasted fresh. Bring cash as they charge to use a card.“

“The best bread bowl I’ve ever tasted in my entire life. Literally what bread bowl dreams are made of and I don’t even dream of bread bowls like that. I heard good things about this place so I placed a delivery order with them and omg I can’t wait to go back. I got the creamy chicken pesto bread bowl and ooof it hit the spot. It’s delicious cheesy pasta stuffed in a garlicky soft cushiony roasted bread bowl. What more can you ask for. I can’t speak on the service or ambiance since it was only delivery but their food made its way to my heart.“

“What a cozy home style Italian restaurant in Fair Oaks. Staff is professional & personal. Cuisine is unlike any other owner-operated Italian Cafe in the Sacramento area (are there any?). Lamb Shank was fresh, moist& flavorful. (Not under a all-day heat lamp). But what do i know. You try it & enlighten me!☺️“

“One of our favorite places to eat!!! Super close to our house off Antelope rd. A must try if you’re looking for good Italian food without breaking the bank. The owner is great, he sometimes has a bounce house setup out front and you can also book it with your birthday reservations. We just had dinner there tonight and good conversations with the staff. You’ll love it“

“An Italian restaurant with Italian staff!!?? What a concept??!! Food was good, chicken panini sandwich & a cheesesteak. Now it’s the best cheesesteak in Sacramento, I’ll ask for more jalapeño peppers next time. The cotto cheese was a nice change!“

“This is our go to spot. I swear we've ordered here once a week for our family since we moved to the neighborhood last year! The other reviews are correct that the sesame seed crust alone is reason enough to go, but it's also one of the best BBQ chicken pizzas I've ever had (and I've had a lot). I love that it's locally owned and they are always so friendly!“

“I guess it's time for an updated review. They are not even in the same location as the first time I reviewed, so staffing and some of the things I didn't like really don't apply. The breadsticks and salad are still the best and well as their ranch. I did try the pizza again recently and it was better than I remembered. They definitely DO NOT skimp on the toppings. All around this is a solid place to come eat.“

“Matteo's Pizza & Bistro is a lovely classy restaurant that has a beautiful indoor and outdoor dining area. I especially love to come here on warm summer nights and sit outside with the hanging bulbed lights, water wall and lush vegetation surrounding the outdoor patio area. It's wicked pleasant. Their menu is a good size and they offer specials and change up dishes based on whats in season. I really like their pasta dishes especially. This visit I hot the scallops and they were summer yummy and sliced like butter. I also got to try the salmon tacos which were good and satisfying and their roasted beet salad. That reminds me, I love their salads too. They also sell wine and if there's a wait it's fun to wander around their wine display and check out the different labels. Wonderful servers too and host. Will be back;)“

“stopped by on a friday afternoon and entered a quiet little spot. we were the only ones here and were helped quickly. the cashier was incredibly sweet and able to accommodate our needs. all the food is hand made and you can see it being prepared!“

“A family of six, different meals that were excellently prepared. I almost always get the salmon and brocolli, which is the best I've had at any restaurant. Everyone else had some type of pasta meal (including one with gluten-free pasta). All excellent.Service was perfect (Jessie or Jessica - thank you!)Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free pasta was cooked just right.“

“If you're looking for a pizza place that gives you lots of ranch without asking this is pizza place for you! We had a group of 8 and the service was very fast. We were seated immediately in a large booth (good for plus size too). The food was decent I wouldn't say the best but it was good. The price was very reasonable we got the family meal which was a large one topping pizza, garlic or pesto chips, and a large salad. (Garlic chips are really like a thin small garlic cheese pizza but they are really good) Parking is right in front or on the street or if you are okay with a little walk it's down the street. Overall I would go back the pizza is good and the service is great! lots of ranch Coke products plus size friendly“

“We had a tribute dinner to toast my recently deceased father in the private room and it was perfect! We'd like to thank the staff who did such an amazing job for the kind of dinner we had. The food was fabulous, everyone - vegetarians, seafood lovers alike loved their meals. Some of our favorites- Calamari - "best we've ever had" Bread - "I could eat just this amazing bread for dinner" Crème Brûlée - our dads favorite dessert and it was sooo good - Meatballs - "Perfect" Thank you! Delicious and memorable!“

“Giving 5 stars for David this evening! David has such great customer service skills and was very attentive for being the only employee FOH when we were there at 8pm! He was the greeter/ prepping salad bar/ cleaning tables/ delivered pizza to our table all with a huge smile on his face! Great job what a great employee and excellent pizza!“

“When it comes to pizza, mom and pop places are the best. My son and I were in the mood for a pizza place where we could sit, eat, and enjoy some father son time. This place was great. We both got our own personal pizzas and just hung out. Great tasting pizza! Going back “

“This is the best Italian restaurant! There was a old wrinkly guy and he was like a grandpa I never had, he was so nice and kind and everyone treated me like family, and there was this one guy with a beard who’s nice tooKid-friendliness: The kids are all calm and under control“

“This place is amazing! I want to thank Erick and Christian for taking our party of 18 on such a short notice, it was a Saturday night when we called and asked if they could take us after being turned down by the spaghetti factory on j Street. Erick the manager was very kind and very professional, Christian as well and on it!Thank you guys for making my ladies birthday a great one, we'll definitely be coming back and will recommend them to EVERYONE!Also thank you to the cooks, the food was beautiful, delicious, hot, and portions are ??!Merci beaucoup!Kid-friendliness: Very friendly with the kids, great restaurant!“

“Lovely little hole in the wall. Literally my only criticism was trying to find it in the dark. I had the penne al samone which was so delicious with generous portions. The waitress was helpful and attentive. I don't give 5 stars often but this place deserves it.“

“This is the tastiest pizza in town!I've been ordering from here for almost a year and they never disappointed me. The crust is amazing and its ratio to the toppings is ideal. I also have to mention their tiramisu, despite the fact that is comes frozen and gets a little soggy when you leave it at room temperature, it taste soooo good! ✨️.“

“We went to this place for a friends birthday dinner. There was such a wide variety of items that it was really difficult to choose! However, each of us managed to make a good choice! And the servings were very large, so most of us took a good portion home!!“

“My family and I recently enjoyed dinner at Olive Garden and had a wonderful night, thanks greatly in part to Terry and Ariel’s amazing service. Terry was so funny, helpful and knowledgeable about wine. We totally LOVE him! Seriously - this man deserves a raise! And Ariel was very sweet and attentive. My family and I liked the food, but the spectacular service is what really made it a 5 star experience.“

“The food has gotten way better after the big lock down thing. First time being back after many years this spaghetti factory iis a bit pricey over others.The soup is surprisingly very good. I love the cabbage in it and the flavor is awesome.Doesn't look pretty but taste delicious.The pasta is very pleantyful and our server was very good“

“The amount of toppings we got was insane! We went during happy hour which is from 8pm - 10pm and a large pizza came out to be about $15. I thought that was a steal for the size and amount of food we got. Pizza was delicious and I loved the green onions they put on top. The pizza we decided to get was half Hawaiian and half garlic chicken. Both were really yummy. Only thing to note is that it's kind of in a sketchy area.“

“Decided to venture out of Lodi to taste the deliciousness of Slice House. As soon as I told my friends about the new pizza place with the same owners of Pizza Rock in Sacramento, there was no question that we needed to make the trip. The restaurant was extremely busy as we expected, we only had to wait 20 to 30 minutes for our pizza pies. The customer service was superior and even though the restaurant appeared a little bit small with the indoor seating, the evening was perfect to eat out on the patio as we watched the sunset. We will definitely be back! Our pies were cooked to perfection...so tasty!“

“Did not want to drive so we walked to this restaurant. It was excellent. The service was fantastic. Our waiter was Damion, and he was great. Had the bruschetta, which is a different version. It comes out warm from the oven with a little bit of honey, to put on crostini. Had a great Ceasar salad with chicken. It was well dressed and delicious.“

“More than just spaghetti, I love their ravioli dishes, and also their vegetarian options, one being the broccoli stir fried in butter and dashed with lots of mizithra cheese. Also worth duplicating at home! A tempting and delicious way to eat cruciferous veggies.“

“This meal stands out as one of my favorites during my time in Roseville. It's a reminder that sometimes, the best dishes are the ones you stumble upon unexpectedly.The downtown area of Roseville, with its charming streets and inviting storefronts, sets the perfect backdrop for an Italian dining adventure.My heart was set on lasagna, a classic favorite, but I learned it's a coveted weekend special, available only on Fridays and Saturdays while supplies last. This small detail speaks volumes about the restaurant's commitment to freshness and quality.Instead, I opted for the Bolognese with meatballs, a decision that did not disappoint. It's not often that one finds a place that serves truly authentic Italian food, but this restaurant has managed to capture the essence of Italian cooking.“

“Fantastic service very polite and helpful gave me a helping hand really thankful for there businessVegetarian options: Great ?Dietary restrictions: AwesomeParking: Parking for everybodyKid-friendliness: They ask kids what the want even though parents are the communication on pointWheelchair accessibility: It has an open space to get to the store“