50 Best Italian Restaurants near Pacifica

“Superb 4 star in my book.“

“Stopped in on Monday, Indigenous People's Day when they seemed to be one of the few restaurants open. So happy we did. Our waiter, David, made excellent low-cal suggestions, was prompt, attentive, and remembered our names. Everyone was exceptionally welcoming. Very close to Pacifica Beach. Highly recommend.“

“I had my birthday dinner with friends there. The Owner and Staff was so accommodating and attentive! We all had a wonderful time! The food was fresh, flavorful, and felt authentic. The whole place has such a warm, welcoming vibe. Thank for making my birthday special!“

“i seldom dine-in in this place but always when i crave for some pizza and especially a great delicious pasta VIVA ITALIANO IS THE BEST @ pacifica, ca. They served always the food freshly cooked and it’s really delicious and the people that worked there are friendly. Worth everything!“

“Great all around restaurant! appraiser's, pizza, and dinners! Great Family Place!“

“Great Sandwiches n Chowder 👍🏽“

“Food was very tasty and well prepared, staff attentive and responsive, ambience is perfect“

“It has been many years since we were at La Ciccia.  it has always been one of our favorite restaurants. My wife and I chose to go here on our anniversary. We were very happy that the restaurant was bustling, the service was excellent, and the food was delicious and unique.“

“Excellent espresso coffee, friendly service and a lovely brunch menu. I look forward to returning sometime for dinner. The chef’s were prepping a range of fresh looking ingredients and the smells emanating from the kitchen were beautiful!“

“Amazing food!!! Fantastic find in the heart of the city!!! Can’t wait to return!!“

“I chose Ofena to have my office holiday lunch, which was a group of nine. The place is nice, looking freshly remodeled (which I believe it is). Service was good and attentive. I had the Ferrone sandwich, which was very tasty and came with a side of pickled vegetables. Most of my group had the lunch special, which is a cup of soup, a half sandwich (diner's choice) and a small salad. One person had the Carbonara, which was unusual in that it was gnocci instead of a traditional long pasta and used duck vs. port. Very inventive. Everyone enjoyed their food. I shared the Cannoli desert. One cannoli was definitely enough to satisfy. A nicely done desert, which we both enjoyed a lot. Every dish served was well executed and I noticed their precision to the plating. The pricing is very reasonable! I definitely expect to come back to try their dinner service.“

“Always a hit! You are welcomed like family!“

“Great fun!!! Hosts and servers were super nice!!! Cocktails: YUM!!!“

“Fantastic red sauce, great eggplant parmesan special, good selection of wines at reasonable prices. A great addition to the neighborhood.“

“Delicious food, great drinks and amazing service.“

“Fiore is our favorite restaurant in San Francisco. The food and service are great, and the prices reasonable. On week-days, you can usually get in without a reservation, and the noise level is pleasant. Week-ends are busier, and we always reserve for those days.

The menu has Italian dishes you rarely see at other restaurants, but plenty of old favorites.

We are not big eaters and some other restaurants have treated us like they wish we weren’t taking up a table. This never happens at Fiore. We have never had anything but good experiences here, and we’ve been customers since they opened.
I can’t recommend it highly enough.“

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

“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.“

“Exceeded expectations. Extensive menu. Highly recommended!“

“Classic family style cuisine. Quality ingredients, attentive service.“

“We feel so lucky to have had Trattoria da Vittorio cater our wedding! The food was absolutely phenomenal—our guests are still raving about the fiochetti pasta and the sausage ragù. Vittorio himself was a joy to work with: warm, accommodating, and incredibly generous throughout the entire process.

He welcomed us into his amazing restaurant for a tasting that felt more like a celebratory dinner than a formal event (we’ll definitely be back), and went out of his way to accommodate our guests with dietary restrictions. He even surprised us by offering to make custom shirts in our wedding colors—such a fun and personal touch that truly went above and beyond.

On top of all that, the pricing was very competitive and the entire experience felt more joyful and authentic than anything we saw from other caterers. We couldn’t recommend them more highly—thank you, Vittorio!“

“Great food and place . Love it“

“Went in for dinner with mom. We had never tried it before. Absolutely delicious and amazing service! Super cute restaurant. We got here at about 5pm... and were seated right away. It's now 6 pm and this place has 2 tables open. I had the lasagna and my partner had the gorgonzola gnocchi and mom had veal cannelloni. I have pictures... but don't see the option to attach them.“

“Incredible food and atmosphere with a great customer service team, including our server windy .“

“Cozy atmosphere. Incredibly delicious food. Served by a charming man who turned out to be the owner. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
It's far out of my way, but I'm making a point to bring other friends to this fabulous representation of what San Francisco has to offer.“

“I love the food here so much I ordered the make your own and got spaghhetti with pesto and it did not fail. It was so good and I wouldn't want it any other way. On top of this the waiter there remembered us from our past visit she is very nice and attentive. Overall will definitely come back here again.“

“I had the pleasure of dining at Aracini last night! The atmosphere was wonderful - open and airy - beautiful interior design! The food was exceptional - polenta and the aracini were delicious. The service was wonderful! I enjoyed our meal and the atmosphere added to this special night@“

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

“Best pinsa romana in San Francisco! :)“

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

“First of all, it's just fun to eat in an old bank that has retained the sensibility of the former occupant, while still making it acceptable to diners. The food is delicious and the service is outstanding. The only thing that fell a little bit for me was the Caesar salad salad, because it didn't quite have the taste that I was expecting. But the pasta and the fish that I had were great. The cappelini Pomodoro is special. The service is always outstanding. It's convenient to park and convenient to get to. Check it out.“

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

“Haystack pizza is an institution and Noe Valley staple! We came here on a Monday night for a third grade end of season soccer celebration and it hit all the marks. The pizza, pasta and salads were delicious. The staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating. The location was perfect with a post meal playground right next door. We definitely came in hot with 40+ people, but they handled it. We are eternally grateful for the smiles they offered us and we loved all the delicious food we continually ordered for our insatiable crowd. Thank you for welcoming us and hosting us Haystack. We will be back!“

“This meal, which just happened to fall on Valentine's Day, was a lovely beginning to our trip which started with a flight out of SFO. Fortunately I had thought to make a reservation or we never would have gotten in. The service was warm, the atmosphere was cozy and not too dressy, and the food and wine were great. I especially enjoyed my risotto with scallops; while the scallops were small, they were tender and there were plenty of them. We will definitely keep this restaurant in mind when we visit the area in the future.“

“We had not been here since we visited at their previous location. We had a great 3-course meal here. Loved that the tables aren't close together, which allowed easy conversation. The service was attentive without being intrusive. Loved that they put a bottle of water on the table wo we didn't have to keep flagging down the server for more water. Prices were similar to those at comparable places. We'll be back.“

“As someone raised on the east coast, I consider myself a decent critic of what makes a sandwich shop better than what you can make at home. Number one is bread that isn’t something that can be bought at your local grocery store. Check that box- I don’t know exactly how to categorize their sub roll but it’s crusty, chewy and all the things that mass produced bread can’t be. Number two is the prep of the ingredients- at home we can all put a lettuce leaf on a sandwich, but that just creates a barrier between bread/sauce/meat. Here it’s thinly sliced and perfectly married to the importance of sauce…which they also nail. All I can say is WELL DONE!“

“Went there for date night. Between the food, the service and the atmosphere, we were both made to feel special. Thank you Buon Gusto!“

“Food was great. Service was excellent even the restaurant was packed at height of dinner. Great food!“

“Really nice fair..lovely Americana incredible surprise in the Sunset.exactly what soccer player needs for good fuel.from salads to wings to DIE FOR!!!this place is 55.or even 5.2/5..craft well and sauces..REALLY...great street vibe or in back quiet.“

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

“Have been to Vega thousands of times, feel like it’s the second home to me:) I am not a huge pizza lover but I really love Vega’s pizza:) it’s very thin yet super flavorful. My favorite dish there is the secret menu dish Squid ink pasta, definitely on the savory side but super umami 😋“

“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.“

“Great service, delicious food.“

“Super friendly and welcoming staff! Had the bacon and turkey deluxe sandwich on a Dutch crunch roll. Bread came toasted and meat and cheese melted. Was going to save the other half when I saw how huge it was but I shamelessly devoured the whole thing. Cannot wait to be in the area again. Highly recommend.“

“Great service I highly recommend!“

“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!“

“One of the best served Pizzas in SF... will def go back with friends Friendly staff too“

“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!!“

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