50 Best Italian Restaurants near Millbrae

“Leonardo’s is OPEN for business, phone orders and pick up. Uber Eats option available this Friday March 20th. Please keep them in mind during this time, with everyone home from school and work enjoy a great deli sandwich, homemade soup or fine salads.“

“Great food and place . Love it“

“Great food and service. My wife said it was the best spaghetti she ever had.“

“I had a great experience at this restaurant. The staff and waiters were very helpful and welcoming. Initially, I wasn’t willing to really enter the place since it kind of looked as if it was a basement on the side of the road. However, as I entered the place, I noticed that it had a surprisingly cozy atmosphere. The place was an International Pizza Challenge winner twice, in 2017 and 2018.

However, we did not order pizza and decided to order pasta instead. Their portion sizes were quite large compared to some other restaurants. I noticed two things though: the selections of their beers were limited, and some seating areas were uncomfortably warm. This doesn’t affect my review, however.

The pasta was amazing overall. It was quite the hearty meal we were looking for after a long day. Overall, I think it is a great place to eat.“

“Exceeded expectations. Extensive menu. Highly recommended!“

“What a great little find! It was great food. When I asked for a suggestion on wine; our waiter was so nice and asked me a few questions as to what I liked and gave me a great Pinot I loved! No judgements on my lack of familiarity with wines. The squid ink sauce was incredible!!!!“

“GREAT SERVICE! They made me feel like family! The owner Carlos is such a nice and friendly man and the bar tender Gio was the sweetest gal! Everyone was so kind! And the food!!! 🤤🤤🤤 So good!! Like…memorable! Highly recommended! The desserts were just as good! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“What a fabulous evening, we all unanimously agreed that Pasta Moon is our new go to dinner spot when we are in Half Moon Bay. The food, service and ambiance were perfect and the Roasted Chiogga and Golden Beet Salad was amazing.“

“Ok so this is just a really nice little place. Feels like a place you can come back to and they will remember you. The server (Carlos) was super nice, just nothing negative to say whatsoever. The food was good. The general atmosphere was so very inviting.

Just such a nice little place.

I would have given it 5 stars but they don’t make meatballs… big sad. But the bruschetta is A+.

I will be back to this place very soon.“

“Cute quaint delicious & authentic!! Truly a neighborhood gem kind of place. The owner is waiting tables himself and really cares about the customer experience. We felt transported back to Italy. Homemade pastas, high quality olive oil, delicious taste, great value. We ordered the clam pasta in a white wine sauce and the gnocchi. Thank you for an amazing experience Manhal!“

“great service from the staff , good food , good ambience“

“Amazing service. Great food. Awesome staff! Can’t recommend it more highly.“

“Great customer service, good food and fine wine 🍷“

“Warm and friendly spot. If the Rack of Lamb is offered… do not pass it up, it was a Culinary experience!“

“Cute little Italian restaurant. Superb service and mouth watering menu!“

“From start to finish, we had an amazing experience! The food was absolutely delicious and you could really taste the high-quality ingredients in every dish. We ordered the garlic cheese bread, meatballs, salami calzone, chicken parm, veal parm, and the cacio e pepe pasta, and every single item was outstanding. We ended our night with tiramisu & cannolis, they were both light and decadent. There wasn't a single dish we didn't love.

The service was just as impressive. Our food came out quickly, and the servers were attentive, friendly, and made sure we always had what we needed. Even after the restaurant got busy, the staff handled everything so smoothly. They had such a great flow, and the level of service never changed despite the rush.

Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience with incredible food and exceptional service. We will definitely be back!“

“Cocktails and Wagyu - soooo good!“

“like being in Italy. Fabulous food, excellent service. The atmosphere is so Italian you'll think that you are in Italia. Bravo.“

“They are by far the $1 restaurant around. right on the mark“

“Came in for the first time and ordered two sandwiches. One, the Pastrami, the other roast beef, both with cheddar and everything on it. The habanero sauce is fire. The ravioli plates. All looked amazing. I gotta go back for some of that action. This might be my new favorite spot.“

“Chill atmosphere with classical Italian music at the perfect volume level for a nice dinner.

The food was fresh and the sauces tasted hand made and with the perfect touch of condiment.

Server was kind and attentive.“

“Nice unassuming Italian restaurant in downtown South San Francisco, the sunny quaint enclave known as the birthplace of biotechnology located in a former bank, hence the name, Andiamo in banca. I dined there for lunch with a friend. I enjoyed the fried calamari appetizer which came with a tomato-ranch style dipping sauce. It was hot, crispy and delicious. I had the mushroom ravioli with truffle cream sauce and my friend had an arugula salad with chicken breast. My ravioli was full of mushrooms and earthy flavor and the cream sauce had just the right amount of truffle essence. My friend enjoyed his salad as well. The lunch came with fresh crusty real sourdough Italian bread with a basil-infused olive oil dipping sauce. Parking on street is easy to find and service was attentive and unobtrusive. All in all a great experience and highly recommended!“

“Great people. First class bocce ball and facility“

“Nice all the time“

“A hidden gem of a family-run Italian restaurant—don’t be misled by the humble exterior. Inside, you’re welcomed with genuine hospitality and unforgettable food. My husband and I ordered the filet of sole and the white Provini veal scallopini—both were bursting with flavor and perfectly portioned. This isn’t a place for flashy plating—it’s all about honest, delicious Italian cooking made with care. The host greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel instantly at home. The retro, moody lighting adds a cozy, nostalgic touch. We’ll definitely be back! Tip: Make a reservation—this spot stays busy, and for good reason.“

“We love the crispy pizza crust the cheesy polenta & ricotta cheesecake! We appreciate that the staff is really fun and friendly as well. we love it here!!“

“We recently came here for dinner and absolutely loved it ✨
They have a huge variety of pasta dishes with so many different options to choose from, which was really impressive. The pasta we ordered was absolutely delicious, fresh, and perfectly cooked.

Special thanks to our waitress Dina — she was incredibly sweet, attentive, and welcoming ❤ Her service made the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back!“

“We love Vivace! It’s like a party and the food is good! We esp enjoy the orichette and the salmon w/couscous. Cocktails 👍“

“Hermoso todo el lugar,excelente servicio La comida Deliciosa,igual que el postre Los recomiendo a toda la familia Lugar acogedor“

“I absolutely loved my experience here. The workers here are so pleasant, and my waitress made my dinner feel extra special.
The Burrata caprese with prosciutto was so good!! I was mind blown. The pastas were all delicious and you can’t go wrong with tiramisu either.. My only regret is not getting lasagna which seems to be their signature.
I will be back for that next time. :)“

“Stopped by this spot in Pacifica today, tucked away in the Linda Mar area, and I’m really glad I did. The service from David was great, the food was absolutely delicious, and the whole place felt super cozy. It didn’t feel pretentious at all, just an old-school family-owned spot that’s perfect for gloomy weather when you’re craving pasta and garlic bread.

I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and shrimp, and it was so good. The portion was incredibly generous, everything tasted fresh, and the garlic bread that comes with the pasta is HUGE. We also ordered the cheesy garlic bread on the side, and honestly, it was amazing dipped in the marinara sauce.

I’d definitely come back and bring more family members with me next time. It’s such a chill little hole-in-the-wall spot. It was surprisingly empty when we went, I think we were the only people there on a Friday night, which honestly made me sad because everything about the experience was great, and they already have really solid reviews.

There’s plenty of parking too. Please support family-owned small businesses like this. I’m so tired of overpriced, overly precious restaurants when places like this exist - great food, great prices, and genuinely good people.“

“best Pizza in SF :)“

“Ordered delivery. Just a cheese pizza with black olives. Very good. Tasted like it was cooked in a wood fired pizza oven. Kinda crisp and flavorful which lasted as it cooled off. I would recommend Bolare delivery for a delicious upscale pizza experience. Nicely priced. Small pizza with 8 generous slices“

“Such a special place. Similar to La Ciccia, Binu Bonu maintains a lovely neighborhood feel. Huge selection of wine (all of it new to me and something I really liked), wonderful charcuterie type small plates (out of this world olives). The stars are the husband and wife that make the magic place happen.“

“It's not the best sandwich for me. We tried the Italiano sandwich it was our first time here. I still prefer the little lucca. The place is cool. You'll see alot of of old pictures of the 49ers from.the It's superbowl teams. We wanted to try their other sandwiches tho.“

“Great food, drinks and service!“

“We hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner in the Mezzanine room upstairs. The dinner was fantastic and the servers did an amazing job. Bianca was incredibly helpful and really went above and beyond to help us order the space, choose our menus and wines. Thank you, Stella, for helping us have such a warm and welcoming rehearsal dinner. We received so many compliments on the space and the food (especially the salmon and rum cake!)!“

“Amazing place, the food Is delicious and excellent service!“

“Dinner was delicious Went to table of 10 Met some new people“

“The Brazilian food is amazing especially the Moqueca and the Feijoada ((:“

“I ate at Pazzo on Wednesday and had a great experience. The restaurant is take out only. I ordered at the restaurant instead of on the phone. The staff were super friendly and helpful with recommendations. The order took about 20 minutes and we had a drink outside while waiting. I HIGHLY recommend the shrimp and grits. Over anything else on the menu! And I was told the gnocchi was amazing too iAnd of course the pizza is awesome!“

“Oh this place!!!!! How have I not known? (probably bc I don’t live in the neighborhood). This is the COZIEST, sweetest, gem of a neighborhood restaurant! Great good, decent prices, amazing services, and our group of 6 had the BEST time!! You won’t regret going!“

“Fiero Cafe is a great spot for a casual but satisfying meal. The pasta here is authentic and delicious — the bolognese especially stands out, rich and full of flavor. Portions are just right, and you can tell the ingredients are fresh. They also serve omelets, which make a nice lighter option if you’re not in the mood for pasta. Overall, a cozy place with tasty, well-made dishes that feel genuinely Italian.“

“Love the sandwiches here - The Hitman, The Pep Talk, and the Dirty Bird are my favorites, but there are plenty to choose from and you can always build your own. Great staff, always friendly and professional. Parking can be tricky, sometimes you can find a spot in the alley adjacent if nothing is available on the street. Worth it. I have literally driven a little out of the way to get a sandwich here.“

“Had a great experience here! The calamari was crispy and delicious, the pasta was full of flavor, and the dessert was the perfect way to finish the meal. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented. A special thank you to Mr. G
for his warm hospitality and attentive service. He made us feel truly welcome. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Best pizza in the Bay Area!“

“I got my food to go, and it was ready promptly, and the food was absolutely outstanding! I would recommend this place to anybody!“

“I love supporting small businesses and this place is the Best! I love their Lavazza cappuccino and pastries especially the cannolis! Got to try the vegetariana sandwich today and it was the best vegetarian sandwich I’ve had! Super cute spot and very kind people!“

“The largest sandwich I’ve ever had at a deli, love the garlic spread. Excellent sandwich!“