47 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.“

“My fiance and I stumbled upon the Sizzling Pizza by chance and we were blown away with how fresh, perfectly cooked their pizzas are. Romone and Mark gave us outstanding service. We will definitely be returning for more of their delicious food! There's even a dairy free option for those who are lactose intolerant!“

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

“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.“

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

“nice place and very good and taste“

“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.“

“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“

“Amazing! Great options and friendly environment!!“

“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“

“Went there last night 07/14 for my husband and I's first wedding anniversary. We came about an hour to closing but despite that staff was amazing. Our server was very kind and attentive. The food was absolutely amazing as well and they weren't upset when we misspoke and accidentally ordered the wrong thing, they corrected it and were patient. Have always really liked this location for the friendly staff and will continue to be a patron!“

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

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

“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“

“.......this is the best deli in san diego county period !!........2 of my favorites are the meatball (of course !) and the muffaletta.......that meatball sammie has some of the best meatballs i've had on this planet.........and boy, does this deli have delicious bread which we all know can make or break the sammie, irregardless of what's stuffed inside.......a bit crusty on the outside but pillowy soft wonderness on the inside.......drenched in tasty marinara, some goood melted provolone and them tasty meatballs.............my soul ascends somewhere while i eat this tasty treat, every time..........and that muffaletta is a nice, lighter surprise than the one in the big easy.......the olive spread is nice and brawny like a good olive spread should be..........i've had a few others as well but wanted to highlight my faves...........you can't go wrong here and your tastebuds will say grazie grazie grazie.........“

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

“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.“

“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. 🙏“

“Placed an order for pickup, showed up at the pickup time and there were like 20 people standing around upset. The girl at the counter didn't say hi, wouldn't even acknowledge my existence. After 10 minutes of standing around I left. Eventually, my girlfriend went in and got our order (like 40 minutes after the pickup time). Food was great as always, service was garbage. I won't be returning to this location“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Food is great, atmosphere very comfortable... but service is hit or miss. One day it's great; another day the server keeps disappearing and you can't get a breadstick to go with your soup until the soup is cold... very frustrating.“

“The restaurant is quite lovely, as was our server Brenda - the best I've ever personally had the pleasure of dining with. We split our entree and still had more than enough for each person's portion. Brenda was very considerate and generous with every accommodation we requested of her. Everything was great and served promptly and thoughtfully. Fantastic food and service.“

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

“Food is good and the service is great.“

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

“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!!!“

“Randee is great! I’ve been coming here for a couple of years and the customer service is always solid. I came in about 10 minutes before closing and Randee was already starting to close up, but he still took my order without any issue. I told him my hungry girlfriend sent me, and he got straight to work. Really appreciate the great service.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

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

“Had such an amazing experience at Botani! Luiza was truly the best chef, the breakfast was honestly 10/10. Everything tasted so fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. The customer service was also amazing, and the whole atmosphere felt so welcoming. My friends and I had such a great time and genuinely enjoyed every moment there. Definitely one of the best breakfast spots we’ve been to!“

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

“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.“

“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 !!!!!“

“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👌“

“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!“

“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.“