50 Best Italian Restaurants near Milpitas

“Always a pleasure! Food never disappoints.“

“Celebrated my friend's birthday here. Initially we were a party of 4 but later some friends decided to give a surprise and joined in.. The staff here was really accommodating and they let us change the table so everyone can sit together and celebrate our friend.
Generous portions and tasty food.“

“Came in today with the fam bam and the lady that helped us out her name is Linda.She had show us our seats and took our order, made sure we were well taken care of while dinning in. I recommend this place to anyone“

“Very good! Thank you! 😊👍👍👍“

“This is a great place to hava an event“

“It’s the jewel of the east side the food the beer the atmosphere family owned great place to enjoy ❤️“

“Just by luck we found Palermo Italian restaurant. Food was really good. Super nice people made our experience even better. Best Birthday candle ever 😀

There’s a small parking lot across the street - don’t worry about traffic, they have a crosswalk person that stops traffic.“

“Makes me wish I lived in San Jose. Excellent service, great products, and the Chris Combo is indeed amazing. Can't recommend this place enough.“

“The food here is very good but even better is the service. The staff was very genuine, attentive and quick. Maybe the best service I've had in my life. I'm not in the area often but would definitely go again“

“Great service. Great food“

“We decided spontaneously after a visit to the Lick observatory to dine here. All the staff were super professional, friendly and quick. What I really enjoyed was that our waiter made an extra effort to help my parents (their English is a bit basic). The food was on the table in no time and was delicious and hot. I tried the pasta with steak and gorgonzola and didn’t regret it!“

“What a pleasant dining experience. Was greeted at the door by the owner, staff were very attentive and the foods amazing!“

“..finally had a chance to try the new restaurant, wonderful!!“

“One of the best places to have a big party. The banquet rooms are spacious; you can seat up to 160 guests. I’ve hosted 2 events here already - my parents’ 50th anniversary in 2014 and my 50th birthday this year. Easy process to reserve the space & select menu. Great customer service from all staff.“

“Mio Vicino is a Santa Clara institution. Consistently great food. Friendly atmosphere. It’s a Perry family go to place for sure! 😎👍🏼“

“Best Italian food and best steaks“

“Excellent food and service!“

“Definitely get the garlic shrimp fettuccini Alfredo. It’s the best thing I’ve eaten there!“

“The ambiance was charming and cozy, situated in the delightful downtown Willow Glen. The location was fantastic, and the food exceeded our expectations. Our group tried the rigatoni, lasagna, and chicken Parmesan, while one person chose the ribeye steak special, and everything was delicious! The service was warm, and the staff was exceptionally attentive. I highly recommend this spot!“

“Highly recommended!!

This was my first time trying Olive Garden, and everything was amazing. I had one of their homemade soups as an appetizer, it was so flavorful. I also ordered the Herb-Grilled Salmon 😋 and it was absolutely delicious, definitely a 10/10. The Chicken Alfredo was really nice as well.

The whole staff was welcoming and polite, especially our server Andy. Thank you for the great experience! 🙏🏽“

“We went here to celebrate our daughter's birthday. We all enjoyed our meals very much. They have a great wine list with several wonderful Napa/Sonoma/Healdsburg/Paso/Livermore choices. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. We would visit again.“

“I discovered the place by accident. I was next door inside Michaels having some art pieces custom framed when I decided to look for a place to stop by to eat. I was starving. I was craving for pasta. And thats how I got to discover this place. I ordered the chicken fettucine alfredo. Love the dish with its chunky chicken pieces and al dente pasta. The complimentary cheese sticks with that cheese pimiento cheese spread was a delightful surprise. Next time Ill check their lasagna and clam chowder. I heard their clam chowder is as good as Boulins in San Francisco. I dont have to make a drive to the city to enjoy a good bowl of chowder. The lasagna looks so rich as well as their chopino. Im definitely comjng back.“

“Holy mercy... This place popped up twice today, once when my wife was browsing TikTok (😒) but again in The Downtowner newsletter I receive, so we went for a late lunch. We didn't realize that it was a shared space, so we also got to try a slice of pizza and some fries, both of which came out quickly and very fresh, and I had an Old Fashioned, just because. By the time we finished the pizza and the fries, we didn't even get a chance to try the sandwich, so we took it to-go, a bit disappointed that we didn't try it hot and fresh.

Well. I just tried a bite a bit ago, and even cold and a bit soggy, it. Was. Incredible. My only real reference to an Italian beef sandwich is the few times I've tried Portillo's in the Midwest, and this was head and shoulders above their offerings. My bite turned into me finishing half of the sandwich without even realizing it. Their herb/spice blend is amazing, and I am now counting down the days until we have an excuse to get back out to Little Italy--we don't live far, so hopefully it won't be too long!“

“Great food and great service!
I had the pasta and it was absolutely amazing, full of flavor and perfectly cooked. On top of that, the person at the front desk was super friendly, polite, and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend Krust Pizza!“

“Very good quality of foods and very friendly personel. I'm often ordering foods from there. One of my favorite take-out kitchens! Recommended

Parking: There is many food delivery restorants and half of parking lots during day were busy by doordashers, but, still many free spots to park.“

“Excellent take out place. Reasonable prices for the portions.

We ordered through food delivery service and the food came piping hot and nicely packed.

We ordered penne a la vodka with sausage, meat lasagna, caprese salad, and Ceasar salad. Everything was well cooked and tasted delicious. The portions are a good size for the price. The 4 dishes came out to just over $100 with tax, fees, & tip.

Would absolutely order from here again.“

“Delicious! First time there and had a meal on the outside towards the back of restaurant. Had a few different appetizers but I'd say go with the calamari as it's lightly breaded yet had the crunch and the squid soft and easy to eat. Great wine selection. For my main meal was the Filet Mignon dinner special. It was supposed to come with veggies and the meat in truffle sauce. Everything in my order was correct except the sauce on the filet mignon didn't taste nor look like truffle sauce but it looked and tasted more like a balsamic vinegar glaze. It was unique, as it had a vinegar flavor profile which was ok, though I really wanted more of a meaty taste. Dessert was great, had a pistachio cake that was mild in sweetness and more of the nutty flavor. Overall, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for me even with the little hiccup.

Parking: When you get to "Little Italy" one side has free parking but that gets full quickly, and the other side has parking meters that was active until 10PM (Yup, the meters are from 9am to 10pm in Little Italy, the rest of San Jose the meters stop operations at 6pm) which of course the parking space on the meters are available during the late afternoons but these spaces are full by 7/8pm.“

“The best Italian restaurant in the Bay Area! Fresh outstanding delicious food! Never disappointed with whatever I order! The staff are very professional and so kind and enjoyable atmosphere! Love the pear salad!“

“Excellent vibe, nice folks classic cocktails.“

“I discovered the place by accident. I was next door inside Michaels having some art pieces custom framed when I decided to look for a place to stop by to eat. I was starving. I was craving for pasta. And thats how I got to discover this place. I ordered the chicken fettucine alfredo. Love the dish with its chunky chicken pieces and al dente pasta. The complimentary cheese sticks with that cheese pimiento cheese spread was a delightful surprise. Next time Ill check their lasagna and clam chowder. I heard their clam chowder is as good as Boulins in San Francisco. I dont have to make a drive to the city to enjoy a good bowl of chowder. The lasagna looks so rich as well as their chopino. Im definitely comjng back.“

“Great meal as usual. Friendly service“

“Just had an incredible lunch at Gumba’s Italian Cuisine! 🍝🍕 From the comforting bowl of soup to the crispy, cheesy pizza and creamy pasta, everything was absolutely delicious. The vibe is so inviting and authentic—definitely a hidden gem for all Italian food lovers! If you’re craving great pizza, pasta, and good vibes, this place is a must-visit. BService was amazing. Waiter ensured that we were well taken care of. Can’t wait to go back! 🇮🇹✨ #ItalianFood #FoodieFinds #GumbasItalianCuisine“

“Definitely feels like a spot to go on a date, the interior design felt very comfy. There was a bunch of pillows and fancy looking silverware. The food itself was very filling even thought they didn't give you that much. We also got their pizza which was 8 dollars off on wednsdays.“

“They have several gluten free options. Food and service were excellent!“

“We wanted a beautiful place to share dinner before event at the CPA. It was perfect. Nice ambiance and delicious food!!!“

“Fantastic menu. I enjoyed eating and my 2 daughters as well. Great place to celebrate life milestones.“

“Solid 5 stars and we cannot believe took us years to notice this gem of a restaurant so close to our home. We are family of six who are quite picky eaters of Italian food. Now we noticed this place we find ourselves dining in or getting take-away at least once a week.

One word: value! Second word: tasty! Their portion sizes on many entrees are so generous as to feed two adults, plus their complimentary salad (with many entrees) is unusually large for a side salad

Highly recommended:
Fettuccine Veneziana: if you find the cream sauce too heavy, try our trick to sub in angel hair pasta and Pomodori sauce, which turns this into a light Italian pasta dish you would find (priced a third higher) at a restaurant like Maggiano's. Nearly similar taste to seafood pasta dishes we've had along Cinque Terre ( Italian Riviera coast). Or also very good: salmon over angle hair with the Pomodori sauce.

Lasagna: fantastic !
Side of two meatballs: only $3 - are you kidding? Some of the best meatballs ever to meet my taste buds
Minestrone soup: fantastic !
Chicken piccata: our daughter loves their version of this dish.
Tiramisu: very good

NOTE: we haven't had a chance to try many items on their menu so if not listed above don't assume item is not good.

Skip it:
Linguine de Mare: you will like this only if you are OK with a sauce that is heavy tomato base that's lacking seafood flavor. It does not compare well to Maggiano's (admittedly higher priced $37) version.“

“FOOD
i got the carbonara and i feel like it didnt have much flavor. kinda just tasted like cheese and black pepper. the little meat bits were great though. the pasta just needs some salt.

SERVICE
pretty quick— less than ten minutes. ordered from a kiosk

ATMOSPHERE
cozy and busy. feels really homey“

“I always feel so welcome at Strizzi’s, thanks especially to Jessica, Jessa, Brenda and Evelyn. They greet me warmly every time I come in, take my order quickly, and the food arrives before I even know it and it’s always fresh, always delicious. I almost always go with something simple, like spaghetti marinara, and I swear it’s the best I’ve had anywhere. More than anything, what keeps me coming back are those amazing servers: they’re the sweetest, most genuine people you could hope to meet. Their kindness and care make the whole experience feel personal, and that turns a meal into something special. I can’t recommend Strizzi’s highly enough.“

“This is a restaurant with a very stylish decoration. The classical decoration makes people feel like they are back in the past era when dining. I think everyone can experience it. At the same time, the food in the restaurant is still very delicious.“

“This is a special place, especially in this area. A refreshingly low-key, quasi-quirky, but mostly down-to-earth, welcoming vibe. People were so friendly with my young kids and also seemed to know many returning diners. My and my kids’ pasta dishes were absolutely delicious. One gave it a hearty two thumbs-up and I inhaled my entire warm, flavorful bowl of spaghetti. We will be back as soon as we can!“

“Went at lunchtime because of an ad for a Vietnamese coffee place that came across my FB feed. No idea what to expect. It was in an old office building or warehouse, busy parking lot, and oddly full of older Priuses. Guys standing outside around the door. I went inside into a small undecorated waiting room with more guys standing around waiting, phones out, There was a wall of maybe 40 white lockers on one wall, and a little counter window with a person sitting there. The strangest to-go place I’d ever seen.

Drivers came in, held their phone up to a reader, and if their order was ready, one of the locker doors popped open automatically. The driver would grab their order in a brown paper bag with handles and leave. I just had to ask someone if all these guys in athletic type wear driving Priuses were all Door Dashers. They said yes, mostly everyone was doing delivery.

Where were the kitchens? I could see a hallway of closed doors behind the lady sitting at the counter window. Guess that’s where the magic happens. I wondered if they were separate businesses or just one huge kitchen with chefs that cooked many foods.

I placed my order on the one kiosk they had there for walk-ins. Quite a variety of vendors and cuisines to choose from. No one else used the kiosk during the whole time I was there haha, so it is clearly an on-line business model.

In 20 minutes I had my food, after phone notification came through. Kinda slow. Waiting inside or on the sidewalk among the door dashers was not optimal. Somewhat sterile and impersonal 21st century dining experience. Best to sit in the car to wait i suppose but i parked looking at a large trash bin. Not a garden spot, not a date destination. Definitely grab and go. I did like my Viet coffee and sandwich for $10. Banh Mi was smallish but tasty.“

“Great service and Pizza. Every time I have called, service is always friendly and free delivery over $15 and pizza is great! I was told it would take about 35min for delivery but i almost think they were faster than that! I would definitely recommend over more expensive pizza places. Thank you for you great prices and great pizza!“

“Friendly place.. delicious pizza.. the crust was superb.. nice melty cheese.. tasty garlic bread & mango habanero wings..😋“

“Wow the best pizza I ever had and trust me I love pizza. I got the tandoori chicken with pineapple. This pizza was made with quality ingredients, with love and they saved the day today as I picked up the pizza I put it on the top of the car and when I drove off it fell and when I made a U-turn rto come back someone stole it already. We reached to them and spoke to the manager and he was very kind and went above and beyond to make us same pizza without paying for another one. Y'all need to check this place specially y'all that born here .. you will be wowed excellent over all“

“Great food, nice outdoor seating and good people, they serve you with a smile.. i like that.. 👍👍“

“So my son wanted to try the Pizza Skulls because he saw a video on social media. We ordered them and I decided to have a personal combination pizza. It was one of the best pizzas I've had in a very long time. The staff was very friendly and indeed they asked if we had seen the video online about the skulls.“

“Genuinely the hottest, freshest pizza/pasta I can order by a wide margin. Everything is to order when it comes in and you can tell. Toppings are not stingy, and the bread it comes with is always a great extra.

And a strangely giant selection of individual canned sodas. Cant complain about anything.“

“Small Italian cafe with a casual, friendly atmosphere. They serve an array of Italian and European offerings (paninis, pastries, gelato, coffee). The Fig & Gorgonzola panini is my go-to. Italian speakers will be welcomed because most (maybe all) of the staff seem to speak Italian natively.“

“I like this spot when I need to pop in and out for a quick meal. I particularly love their lunch special of half a pizza and a salad, which for me is just about perfect.

They do a great job on Sicilian style pizza, counter ordering is fast, efficient and sufficiently friendly; the cook level is just about perfect; and they get the food out quickly even on busy nights. The ingredients seem fresh and good quality, and the work area behind the counter seems clean. This is San Pedro Market Square so it's very casual shared seating and bussing with the other businesses.

Google asks if parking is difficult. I usually walk or bike here, each couldn't be easier with the BikeLink lockers in the adjacent parking garage. When I drive, parking is always available in the Market Street when I go. I think it can be more challenging on event nights.“