50 Best Italian Restaurants near Pacifica

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

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“We recently ate here during our vacation in Pacifica. I actually heard of the restaurant from a tiktok video. We ordered the steak sandwhich and they were delicious!! The meat was so tender and juicy 🤤. I ordered mine with light onion and mayo and it was just perfect! It was a nice chill spit to grab lunch. I can't wait to be back in the area (I am from PA) and grab a bite again!!“

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

“Exceeded expectations. Extensive menu. Highly recommended!“

“Delightful food and service. Incredibly attentive host—always had enough water and the food came out hot and fresh with clear attention to ingredients and cooking method. Highly recommend the calamari appetizer, lamb tenderloin, and gnocchietti. Lamb tenderloin was perfectly cooked! The gelato flavors were extremely unique (goat cheese and fig, and rum raisin). Thanks, Cheryl, for having us!“

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

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“So delicious. We ordered the prosciutto with burrata, the fennel salad, pork chop, and ravioli. The ravioli was amazing, I don’t know how they got the favors mixed so well, but I’m not normally a huge ravioli person but this is by far the best ravioli i had in the city.

I’ll be coming back to this neighborhood gem!“

“Delicious food, great drinks and amazing service.“

“By far the best pasta I had in San Francisco. The place is cozy and nicely decorated. Friendly staff and really good food. Highly recommended“

“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.“

“I’ve traveled Italy extensively and honestly I haven’t found pasta as good as this.

The entire staff provided fantastic service. Phoenix, the host, was incredibly kind and welcoming, which encouraged us to sit down and order even though we had just finished dinner minutes earlier.

Also: just get the dessert.“

“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!“

“Great food and place . Love it“

“A hidden gem!!! Alejandro was very friendly and knowledgeable! We went for a low key dinner night out and were very pleased. By Alejandro’s recommendation, I chose to try their special of lamb chops…there are no words *Chef’s kiss*. The location is comfortable and unassuming, and the staff is genuinely concerned with making sure you enjoy yourself as well as your meal. I will be bringing everyone who visits here!!“

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

“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.“

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

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

“Beautiful building inside and out, professional staff, serving classic Italian dishes. Made a friend's birthday special on his day. 😍 Come celebrate here, but -do- RSVP in advance! Especially if you have a large party and your eye on that fancy room in the back😉“

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

“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. :)“

“I have been eating here for years. The food is consistently excellent and the service, warm, professional and very attentive. I have brought many friends here and they quickly became fans! Best pizza in SF imo.“

“Three days later and I’m still thinking about our experience at Stella. Incredible food, and exceptional service by Guillermo. He went into so much detail describing each dish, the region where the recipes originated, and his recommendations were spot on. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Best pinsa romana in San Francisco! :)“

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

“Fiorella is a solid choice anytime, we regularly go here for large family get togethers and excellent pastas, salads, pizzas and exceptional appetizers — like the toasted ricotta bruschetta with balsamic cherries and pistachio. YUM! Always great service and atmosphere, we will keep coming back!“

“Great service, delicious food.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

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

“I had lunch at Roma Deli and ordered a chicken sandwich that was delicious.

The person who served me was patient and professional, from our phone conversation all the way to the in-person order.

The place is clean, tidy, the team is great and the service was quick, I barely waited. Fresh ingredients.

I was going through a stressful situation as my flight at San Francisco Airport was disrupted and I had been given hotel and meal vouchers. Roma Deli accepted the meal vouchers without any hassle, which I really appreciated.

I would definitely recommend this place to international travelers staying nearby, or anyone simply looking for a great sandwich. Thank you“

“The service, the ambiance and the food.“

“The pizza in this place is soo good. One of the owners even showed me the back patio section and I can just imagine all my friends there having a great time. I haven’t tried other items but what I can say about the pizza is 5 out of 5.
Also the dedication, I showed up after hours and I saw the lights on and took my chance. POW pizza ina box ready to eat. Thank you Bernal heights pizzeria for keep the bar high.

I’m literally writing this waiting for my pizza to bake. Thank you“