6 Best Italian Restaurants near Kings Beach

“I came in with a group of my most difficult and hard-to-please family friends, and even under their close scrutiny we had a great birthday celebration at Lanza's. The decor and atmosphere doesn't disappoint from my nostalgic memories, the decorative lampshades were dust-free and felt plush along with the tablecloths and cloth napkins. Each dish came out steaming and the portions were absolutely massive. We came for a birthday celebration and Justin served as a great specialty host, he made sure the staff sang to the birthday girl and they brought out a free dessert (spumoni ice cream) and made sure to circle back to take the dessert order for the rest of the table. His positive approach to hands-on service and hospitality made all the difference between a tense dinner, and a wonderful celebration“

“I love pizza! Gathered here with a work group and had a very nice time. Atmosphere was relaxed. Staff was so friendly and helpful. FOOD - first the salad bar was delicious/fresh and so yummy! The pizza?! Amazing! I was really happy to bring some home to enjoy! Go and eat - you will not be disappointed!“

“We’re visiting from the Uk and can’t recommend Za’s enough. Amazing food, amazing view, amazing service, amazing food, amazing staff and amazing value. I can’t recommend this place enough, we loved it and the only negative is that we live a million miles away! Thank you for with a lovely experience xx“

“We ordered two cauliflower crust pizzas and a salad for pick up. The cauliflower crust was not an option on the online menu so submitted the order verbally via phone. I figured the cauliflower crust would cost more but I almost fell over when picked up the pizza and told it was $71! Really not sure why I didn't just walk out and tell them to stick the pizza. At this crazy price, I expected an exceptional pizza however, it was anything but. First of all, it was NOT cauliflower pizza crust! Second, it was cold and the crust was hard, with very little sauce. Extremely disappointing.... pass on this overpriced garbage!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Staff was friendly and able to pivot quickly when a small meetup changed to a larger gathering.“

“Osteria Sierra was absolutely outstanding and made our 20th anniversary dinner feel incredibly special. The entire experience was worthy of five stars from start to finish. I had the lobster linguine, and it was exceptional—perfectly cooked, rich, and full of flavor. My wife had the shrimp and pancetta, and it was just as impressive, with a perfect balance of savory flavor and freshness. We started with the artichoke appetizer, and it was phenomenal—an unforgettable dish and the perfect way to begin the evening. Everything about the meal felt elevated, thoughtful, and memorable. We couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate such a meaningful occasion.“