50 Best Italian Restaurants near Milpitas

“Always a pleasure! Food never disappoints.“

“Darin was absolutely outstanding! From the warm welcome to the exceptional service, he made our dining experience truly enjoyable. He was friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. The food was great, but Darin’s hospitality made the visit even more memorable. He deserves more than five stars. Highly recommended!“

“This is a great place to hava an event“

“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! 😊👍👍👍“

“They have to best ravioli. My family has been getting them for over 60 years. I live in texas now, I haven't been there in years, I miss them so much! Most of my family is in Sacramento now and will go to La Villa just to get the ravioli!“

“Friendly staff, romantic place, open late, love their lemon 🍋 drop!“

“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“

“The Best experience in a long time! From the parking attendant making sure we're safe crossing the street,to the prompt,excellent service,I was impressed the waiters spoke Italian and how attentive they were! The food is excellent, we loved the eggplant Parmigiano, the meatballs,the salmon pasta and fettuccine w clams,the shrimp,the strawberry gellato,the chocolate cake!“

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

“Great service. Great food“

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

“My family and I had a great experience. It wasn't busy when we went, so we got seated right away. Our server was attentive and friendly (I wish I remembered her name). We ordered chicken parmigiana and chicken alfredo with all you could eat soup and breadsticks. My son and daughter shared the alfredo and my husband had the chicken parmigiana. I simply had my son's soup 😅. I got to try 2 of the soups and was full after the 2 bowls. For four people, we spent only $56 (tip included) and left feeling full. I thought it was pretty good for a chain restaurant.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ristorante Il Porcino is a wonderful place for a fantastic Italian dining experience! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of authentic flavors. The presentation was beautiful, the service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. Every part of the meal was enjoyable. I’d definitely come back again and highly recommend Ristorante Il Porcino!“

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

“Me and my family ended up choosing this place due to its close proximity. The guy who took our order was humbled and nice.

The pizza itself has a nice and flavorful pizza sauce which is sweet, the crust also has a nice crunch to it. The veggies were also delightful.“

“My husband wanted Italian for his birthday lunch. We ordered a Locanda salad, polpete, vongole with pasta, lasagna, salmone with puttanesca sauce and vegetables, focacio bread, limoncello pear torte and pana cotta with 3 lattes. The salad came first, nice and refreshing, good dressing. Then the bread, a little dry, nice dipping sauce. The meatballs were flavorful, we took the leftover sauce home. Then the clams, the pasta part was excellent but the clams were not as appealing, no memorable flavor. The salmon was fine but the excellent part were the potatoes, good texture. The lasagna was a favorite, nice melty cheese. The desserts were fun: pear, lemon and a pudding-like pana cotta. The coffee was ok, not as strong as I like. Service was attentive and efficient.“

“Excellent vibe, nice folks classic cocktails.“

“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.“

“Best Italian food and best steaks“

“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.“

“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.“

“This is the shop on the first floor/ground floor of Eataly and it’s amazing. But it’s SO confusing to know where you are because a bunch of different shops are just lobbed onto Eataly. Like Eataly is this Italian themed mini mall inside the Westfield Valley Fair shopping centre. That’s why the star rating is so low and there are three reviews here lol. I have been to Eataly a few times and though their supermarket is great, their indoor restaurant is meh in terms of food and service (haven’t tried the separate outdoor restaurant), the only real reason I come here is for the service at Alla Pala and the gelato at IL Gelato di Eataly. They’re both on the first floor. Alla Pala has a great assortment of meals and sides. The taste can be a hit or miss esp since it’s costly, but I won’t pass up going there cos the staff at Alla Pala specifically are very professional and five star. The service feels so posh and upper class, it’s wonderful.“

“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.“

“Ordered a thin crust cheese pizza and some cheese sticks for a hungry toddler while in town visiting. Picked this location because it was nearby. Was so impressed with the flavor and very friendly service! If you’re local or happen to be near, check it out!“

“I got the Wrigley and Chicago beef. Great taste. Think it would be better fresh. It smelled really good in there. I seen others plates and it looked really good. Next I'm going to eat in. They also have pacman arcade games for free! Big place 2 sides, bar area. Parking is scarce.“

“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.“

“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 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.“

“I've eaten here many times, both onsite and takeout. For this recent visit, we got takeout. I had Linguine Leonardo, one of my favorites. My husband had Chicken Marsala and my dad had Linguine Portofino. The Leonardo has chicken, spinach, and sundried tomatoes sautéed in olive oil and garlic. It's a nice variety of flavors and the tomatoes are a great burst of flavor. The pasta is homemade and delicious. My husband enjoyed his Marsala. It had a lot of sauce, with mushrooms and onions. The chicken was pounded thin. My dad enjoyed the Portofino and ate every bite. All of our dishes came with a side salad, breadsticks, and their delicious cheese spread.“

“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.“

“When I'm not making my own sauce, this Is my Go To place for Awesome Itilian food near me!!! Diana, Al (the owners) & John, are my most favorite people, but the rest of their staff are quite Awesome as well!!! Going there tonight for some pasta & pizza!!! See you there!!! ; >“

“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“

“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!“

“Best cappuccino in town.“

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

“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.“

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

“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“

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

“We were here a few days ago for a birthday lunch and our server, I think her name is Arie, was the best! She was very sweet and accommodating. I had the chicken alfredo, house salad, calamari appetizer, and tiramisu. Every dish was so good and I would definitely eat here again!“

“One of the beat if not the beat at all Highly recommended“

“Great pizza! You won't be disappointed, stop by and see for yourself.“

“Excellent food and service!“

“Great meal as usual. Friendly service“

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

“We came for our 30th anniversary while Strizzi's is celebrating it's 40th, so we got soup and salad gratis. Not just a cup or a small salad but full blown servings. My clam chowder was among the best I ever had. The food was great - we had the lasagna and spaghetti with (3 big) meatballs. Our server, Jawad, was among the friendliest ever, and took the time to chat and take our picture. A lot of servers do that, but he was just a wonderfully friendly guy. Get there and see if he will serve you before he gets through college! We had not heard of this place before and took a flyer. Big score!“

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

“Fresh ingredients and friendly, fast service. Line out the door on a Friday night - happy to see them so busy 🤗“

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