48 Best Italian Restaurants near Lakeside

“The Margarita pizza was the best . Thus far from any pizzaria I’ve had“

“very delicious pizza great amount of toppings and cheese , really enjoyed their cheesy bread😋😋“

“Excellent pizza! Great food & love the atmosphere!“

“The food is delicious. The rib eye was perfection. The wait staff was friendly and kind. They have a good selection of delicious desserts. The creme brulee was mouthwatering. If you're looking for a nice romantic anniversary restaurant, this will do. Our if you want to treat yourself because let's face it, sometimes you do, this is the place.“

“Genuinely the best pizza I've ever had, I try lots of places in my free time and I've gone all the way to LA just to try some good pizza, and that pizza was definitely worth the trip, this place TOPS that which says a lot, the service is great too and they gave me free ranch. Super nice staff!!!“

“good pizza, sandwiches 🥪 at won't hurt ur pockets. nom noms“

“This place food, ambience, decor, patio, services, etc, etc, etc gas not competition around san diego,“

“The food is so good! 100% recommend the vodka sauce! Stuffed mushrooms are fantastic. Ambiance is fabulous and service is so good. Alex was our server, he’s a keeper. This is our new go to Italian restaurant.“

“Never had a bad experience here. The staff are always super friendly and make you feel welcomed and take good care of us. This is our favorite no-frills, reliably good food, hole in the wall spot. Our son loves the food here too! Highly recommend“

“nice place and very good and taste“

“3/5 for a first timer during restaurant week… the special menu was $50 per person…. we never got any bread with our dinner (and didn’t realize we were left out until we were on dessert)… and, portions were small, so the bread would have been nice, especially for $50… also, the server made us make our food order at the same time as our drinks… personally, i like to have a drink or two before i order my food… so, the service was rushed in that sense… and no one asked me if i wanted a second glass of wine i had the veal and my friend had the lobster ravioli… both tasted decently but, again, small portions… the burrata was amazing and the desserts (tiramisu and lava cake) were pleasant i think i’d like to try again on a night that isn’t as busy, and order off of the actual menu“

“The food the service is amazing. VERY bad experience that little Roma restaurant I should’ve known better that there’s no place like Nonna’s.“

“To sit and enjoy The entire staff is friendly and the owner and his son are amazing!! They have the best atmosphere, food freshly made! Lasagna is so good - pizza is seasoned well and the dough is good“

“I found the place to be really nice inside. I placed an order to go. Staff at cashier stand not real friendly but not mean eithier.
I ordered a meat lovers pizza. It was really nice looking FULL OF CHEESE. That was awesome. But I found it to be a bit salty. But doable.“

“If you want to treat your guests to a one-of-a-kind experience than Marcello is your guy. The food is unbelievable and the portable wood fire pizza to have at your location will have your guests talking about your party for months to come. He was completely professional and worked with guests who had food allergies. Best pizza I have had here in San Diego. Marcello goes above and beyond to make sure all your guests have a tastebud experience right out of Italy.“

“Amazing! Great options and friendly environment!!“

“Jamul is a little outside of my service area as a plumber, but I found myself there helping a friend with his home. On the drive home, I was hungry and thrilled to discover a Filippis Pizza on Campo Rd. I love their cheese pizza and had to stop in for a late lunch. It’s a nice place, similar to the Escondido location near me, with the Chianti bottles hanging throughout the dining room room. The staff was friendly and Amanda seated me right away and took good care of me. The cheese pizza was delicious like always. Knowing that Filippis here in Jamul, I think I will be more willing to schedule appointments out here😁“

“My experience at BMH Italian was wonderful and definitely deserves five stars. From the moment I walked in, the staff were friendly, welcoming, and treated us with kindness and respect. The service was fast and organized, and the employees made sure our order was prepared exactly the way we wanted it.

The food was fresh, delicious, and full of authentic Italian flavor. We tried several items, and everything was excellent. The pizza was flavorful and perfectly baked, the pasta was rich and satisfying, and the Italian sandwiches were carefully prepared with a generous amount of ingredients. The portions were excellent for the price, and our food arrived hot and beautifully presented.

The restaurant has a calm, comfortable, and family-friendly atmosphere. The dining area was clean and relaxing, and the prices were very reasonable considering the quality and portion sizes. It is clear that the owners and staff genuinely care about their customers and work hard to provide everyone with an enjoyable experience.

I highly recommend BMH Italian to anyone who enjoys great Italian food. Be sure to try their pizza, pasta, and Italian sandwiches. It is a wonderful local restaurant that truly deserves support. I will definitely return with my family and friends. I wish the entire team continued success!“

“Absolutely wonderful experience. Kind, polite. Nice to talk to and I absolutely appreciate that. But this pizza pie is on point. It's delicious. It's clean. It's light you eat a whole pot every few weeks and do it a dough cleanse and it takes everything out of your body. It's wonderful. Nothing else can do that.“

“Awesome family owned business. Great food. Been around for decades.“

“had takeout spinach lasagna tonight. Outstanding meal! I definitely recommend 😍😍💯💯👌👌“

“This family does everything right, the food is authentic and always delicious, huge portions and a great value for the price. the young man who I believe is the grandson is so kind and polite when he delivers the food, he even remembers me. Thank you to the entire family for old school food and service. 🙏“

“I think the food is very good. I would give it five stars excellent service, beautiful wine had a wonderful night. 🍷🍝“

“Excellent service, friendly atmosphere..food very satisfying“

“It's great thin crust pizza! You can't beat the prices either.“

“4/4/2022 My first time getting a pizza from here, and it was amazing! I look forward to trying other items as well.“

“Pasta and pizzas are delicious. Prices are very reasonable.“

“My daughter just happen to have a ravioli craving and we had never been here....so we decided to stop by right when they opened. Im so glad we did! We are definitely coming back. I had a bite of her ravioli and it was just absolutely delicious! The sauce is amazing and my daughter loved how they drenched the ravioli in sauce. Im picky when it comes to sauce, so I just have to say wow.“

“Wonderful! Excellent service delicious food and great atmosphere .“

“Food is good and the service is great.“

“Five stars for the Santee Olive Garden! We celebrated my daughter's 20th birthday here last night, and Jim D. gave us top-tier service. Since we rarely dine out, a good experience means everything to us, and this meal was worth every penny. Jim was kind, welcoming, and went out of his way to ensure she felt celebrated from start to finish. Huge thanks to Jim for making her milestone birthday so wonderful!“

“The food is excellent. Fresh delicious dishes. Too bad the service isn't better and the room is too loud. This food deserves better.“

“We had a great experience at this location! Our 3 year old is learning how to ask for things/order with polite manners and Cole, the waiter, was incredibly patient and kind with her, spoke to her directly, and listened to what she had to say. It made her feel so proud and confident and made us feel so happy to see her feel that way! Thank you Cole for your incredible service, we will definitely be back!
Also food was great, came out quick, and we had a great time in general! :)“

“Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant is centrally located on Main Street in downtown El Cajon. It is a great family-owned restaurant with delicious food and friendly service. Best pizza and pasta in El Cajon! They also bake their own tasty bread. Everything is absolutely YUMMY!!!“

“Was in the area to get something to drink and we saw this place and got a Philly cheessteak and boy it was PERFECT! Would definitely go back again! I had the perfect of the bread and all the ingredients just melt in your mouth, the cheese was so good too! I would highly recommend going there!“

“Thank u so much mike at Monavala Pizza for sponsoring Erin in the positive direction pageant she won jr miss San Diego central as well as miss congeniality with your generous support!!! She’s so excited to start giving back to the community“

“Bongiovanni's has the best food & service EVER! Anytime we have gone the staff are smiling. Having family gathering are fun & enjoyable because of the staff. A HUGE shout out to Kim, the bartender and the other staff who made our 1st annual Christmas dinner a success!“

“1st time here & I will definitely be back! Food was delicious & well presented. Good drinks & bomb hot sauces to chose from. Everyone is extremely friendly & positive vibes.. There’s nothing better then walking in a place of business feeling so welcome.“

“The pizza and subs were excellent marinara off the hook garlic knots awesome will be eating there again 🙌🏻🍕🥖“

“I was craving some pizza, saw they have single and double slice options with a soda so I stopped in. They made it fresh, only about 7 minute wait or so. DAMN was that pizza good. Not oily, not soggy, just hot and delicious. Couldn't ask for more.“

“We first started coming here a year ago and its consistently been one of our favorite spots whenever we visit San Diego. The lahmajeen and egg/ kofta/ tomoato dish are my go-to's. Can't recommend this place enough! The owner is also very sweet and friendly.“

“good people ...lobe and miss your mother, Anna❤✝️“

“I have been coming here since they opened and they are the best !!!! Everything I have ordered has been beyond delicious and the owner Zak is the best !!! It’s a must try !!!!!“

“We picked up food yesterday during their grand opening in Santee. Best pesto I’ve ever had! Staff was great too. We will definitely be back.“

“Picked up some pizzas last night for movie night! Uber eats was delivering, wow 😮 really surprised this local place near me has fantastic pizza and breadsticks! I will come back again!“

“Amazing Restaurant, great food and service I had a sandwich with steak and a Caesar Salad delicious. Cozy place love the decoration. Will come back for sure.“

“Absolutely awesome food . Never disappoints👌“

“I go for the lunch buffet with friends all the time. If you don't ask, they won't put out a new pizza, so keep that in mind. The buffet is reasonable price and they have a few different options for pizza they rotate out. Just ask and they'll make the one you want. They have a salad bar too and some cheese and cinnamon twists. Nice interior. People are nice.“