42 Best Italian Restaurants near Pinole

“Had our pastor and wife appreciation luncheon there. Food was great. Servers were great. Had to thank cook myself.“

“Always a wonderful meal, Italian style“

“Great atmosphere and delicious food! Outdoor dining, too!“

“Been to Hotel Mac many many times and never ever been disappointed. The menu often varies with excellence across the board. Just celebrated my 70th birthday there. Wonderful evening in a great atmosphere.“

“Very good food ...everything was really fresh“

“We booked Lucia’s PIZZA TRUCK for a lawn party in the presidio and they were AMAZING. Easy to work with, great price, and all the food was so good, from salads and appetizers to wood fired pizzas. They were so gracious to make gluten free and vegan pizzas on request. Our guests loved them.“

“It is such a beautiful little place. It has a cozy atmosphere. The food was fabulous. We had a party of 13. We had a wide range of delicious food. Lamb ..Chicken Filet Mignon.. Mussels .. Prawns... Sausage . with pastas spinach mashed potatoes green peppers it was all just so good. I totally recommend“

“This Family owned pizza and pasta joint is well worth pulling of of the 80 for!!
The brothers who run it are two of the nicest guys I ever met in a long time.. excellent pizza, very clean establishment and definitely the type of place you would want to return to..“

“Just had my 3rd dining experience this morning and all 3 breakfast meals have been fantastic! As a person on the carnivore diet, I find it refreshing I can order an all protein meal and be completely satiated without paying an arm and a leg. Eggs were scrambled perfectly and the bacon was delicious. And who could have thought a simple burger patty could taste so good. Must be a magic griddle! Highly recommend! Oh, and service is amazing. My Americano was tasty!“

“Wonderful and friendly staff, great food!“

“Best fried chicken in the bay“

“Love La Strada in San Pablo“

“We are new to the area/California from NY we were delighted to find pizza as amazing as home! Friendly owner and staff.“

“Loved the atmosphere, friendly staff and tasty brunch!“

“My experience at Passione Caffè in their gorgeous two-story, well-decorated café at 91 Shattuck Square was simply marvelous. The staff was friendly, quick, and accommodating and the food, drinks, and desserts were delicious! I highly recommend Passione Caffè to those looking for a quick and yummy lunch (or breakfast/brunch everyday), to snack and study, or for an authentic Italian coffee. Don’t miss out on the great happy hour/aperativo deals between 4-7PM! It almost goes without mentioning, but Passione Caffè is absolutely true to its slogan: “A corner of Italy in Berkeley.” From the food and drink to the atmosphere and the service, this is the only truly Italian café I have found in Berkeley! And that comes from over a year of experience living and traveling in Italy! Besides the beautiful architecture and interior design of Passione Caffè—not to mention its convenient location next to Downtown Berkeley BART—I would like to point out some highlights on the menu. The pastas are all made with homemade, organic noodles and made-to-order sauces. The pasta dishes are so fresh and authentic! The spaghetti with meatballs, their only Americanized dish, is to die for! The pizzas also are also made with home-made dough and gluten-free options are offered. Try one with fresh prosciutto, mozzarella, and arugula! The fresh panini with Italian meats and cheeses round out the lunch menu. It is possible to have a filling lunch for $7-15, which is definitely reasonably priced by Berkeley standards! A serious final highlight was the artisanal gelato, made in-house by the Italian co-owner, Eleanora Cercatore. There are 12 flavors, weekly made with gluten-free options, that are displayed on a beautiful rotating wheel. The gelato is spectacularly tasty—I cannot recommend it highly enough! For your time, money, and fine Italian bites and drinks, I cannot recommend a Berkeley café more highly than Passione Caffè! Please pay them a visit soon—you won’t be disappointed!“

“Always enjoy Palermos!!! It is one of the very few excellent Italian restaurants in or near Vallejo. Always accommodating to requests. Quiet dining with excellent service. A must go to restaurant.“

“I don't know why people talk trash about Olive Garden as the McDonald's of Italian food. Is the menu full of culinary genius? No. Is it fine dining? No. But it's delicious!!! Portions vary from quite satisfying to definitely will have leftovers. Food comes out quick and hot. Waitress was very sweet. They have booze. And reasonable prices. Can't think of a more relaxed and satisfying date night spot. Have been twice in 2 weeks.“

“Great atmosphere and food…“

“This was our first time. Food was authentic Northern Italian. My family are from Le Marche’. The pizza & polla Parmagano was loved by our teenagers. And the Gnocchi was cooked to order per my request. Definitely adding this to my top 3 restaurants“

“They have a good variety of different dishes to choose from. The food was so delicious! It is now one of my favorite pasta places. I tried their chicken gnocchi. The restaurant has plenty of seating and was clean. The prices were also very reasonable! I will definitely be coming back.“

“Been Shopping here for 33 years. Amy Smolens and I recently enjoyed their frozen spinach ravioli with my homemade meat sauce. Like to stock the freezer with John's homemade meatballs. Always have a variety of affordable Italian wines. I like the Sicilian Nero D'Avola reds when available. Our LOCAL Italian Albany Deli.“

“Great Hamburgers and garlic bread.“

“Great customer service and fantastic tasting pizza!!What I notice from other pizza places they take forever to answer the phone and the people are rude. But SAN FRAN PIZZA by far the BEST place me and my family came across. The pizza is sooo good and i thank you guys for having great workers with positive attitudes!!“

“Pizza was fantastic as well as the custom garlic bread pizza. Food is almost as good as the staffs friendliness and customer service.“

“Great dining experience and great service“

“This new place is delicious. This is my third time ordering from them. I have ordered the Lasagna and now I ordered the Tuna Fish Sandwich, French Fries and the Coleslaw. The prices are super reasonable. The food is fresh, great proportions and healthy and sanitary. Freshly cooked too! Highly recommend this place and very family orientated! Keep up the great work and delicious food!“

“I do not frequent this area often but was in town for work. Was looking for a lunch spot and saw the great reviews and photos of the food. I opted for the Chilaquiles with carne asada red sauce. I'm telling you...it was the best serving of Chilaquiles I have ever had. Perfectly soaked chips with great sauce and onions...the meat was super flavorful. I will 100% be stopping by every time I'm in the area so I can try it all. Give them a try!“

“Friendly, professional and fine cuisine!“

“Had a wonderful meal there. The chef is a lovely guy offering creative variety in his dishes. Fish or meat - both were delicious!“

“My daughter and I love the Fried Sage Pizza and the Strozzapreti Bolognese and my twin grandsons love the Pepperoni Piza.“

“Always delicious! And they have gluten free pizza for my son.“

“This month we celebrated my Mother’s 80th Birthday at ZIO FRAEDOS. We were able to rent their front room to entertain our families and a few of my Mother’s closest friends. Sherry coordinated with our family to make my Mother’s Party a memorable event. I want to commend and say a special, “Thank You!” to - Mr. Jeff. Mr.Jeff you Are Amazing and it was a Blessing to have you help us create a relaxed fun environment for our Mother. These months have been unusual and stressful for everyone. We felt safe and relaxed at ZIO FRAEDOS. This place is an OASIS in Vallejo! On the water with an outside deck, yummy food and The Best Cocktails! Stay Safe and Well. May God Bless all Essential Staff especially at ZIO FRAEDOS.
L. Hoelscher“

“One of my favorite local spots. Tonight had the seafood ravioli with shrimp…delicious! Our server was Dolly! She made me a good Manhattan and gave me sweet dessert for my birthday. Thanks Dolly for the wonderful service.“

“This was my first time dining there. Definitely not my last. First class atmosphere, Customer Service and food. I see other items on the menu I want to try. And the best part is the locale. I only live 2.5 miles away from a top notch dining venue on the water. Fantastic!!“

“North Beach Pizza has the best GF pizza in the bay area. It's even better than my homemade GF pizza, and you can't beat the service. North Beach Pizza is great for family dinners with gluten free pizza and salads.“

“Three.One Four Pizzeria is a gem. Their happy hour deals are unbeatable, and the hospitality is second to none. The pizza is outstanding, with the table-side cacio e pepe—prepared in a wheel of pecorino romano—being an absolute must-try. For an added layer of intrigue, ask Owner Brandon Wilson about the riddle behind the restaurant’s name. A fantastic dining experience from start to finish.“

“This place must have changed owners again. It was our go to spot for over 12 years, but then went downhill and was really bad for a while. Happy to report they are now better than ever! Best California style pizza in the Albany, El Cerrito, Kensington, North Berkelely, Richmond Annex area. Perfect thickness crust, with nice fluffy edges. Good zingy sauce with lots of flavor. Generous toppings, perfectly cooked. Arrived hot. Couldn’t be happier. Thanks you for reviving a neighborhood gem!“

“A great pizza place. What nice discovery. The deep dish veggie is just right. Not too much tomato sauce. The other ingredients aren’t smothered

I wasn’t a fan of the barbecued chicken because it was too sweet with too much sauce. Less sauce & I’d probably like it.

I definitely recommend this place“

“My experience at Passione Caffè in their gorgeous two-story, well-decorated café at 91 Shattuck Square was simply marvelous. The staff was friendly, quick, and accommodating and the food, drinks, and desserts were delicious! I highly recommend Passione Caffè to those looking for a quick and yummy lunch (or breakfast/brunch everyday), to snack and study, or for an authentic Italian coffee. Don’t miss out on the great happy hour/aperativo deals between 4-7PM! It almost goes without mentioning, but Passione Caffè is absolutely true to its slogan: “A corner of Italy in Berkeley.” From the food and drink to the atmosphere and the service, this is the only truly Italian café I have found in Berkeley! And that comes from over a year of experience living and traveling in Italy! Besides the beautiful architecture and interior design of Passione Caffè—not to mention its convenient location next to Downtown Berkeley BART—I would like to point out some highlights on the menu. The pastas are all made with homemade, organic noodles and made-to-order sauces. The pasta dishes are so fresh and authentic! The spaghetti with meatballs, their only Americanized dish, is to die for! The pizzas also are also made with home-made dough and gluten-free options are offered. Try one with fresh prosciutto, mozzarella, and arugula! The fresh panini with Italian meats and cheeses round out the lunch menu. It is possible to have a filling lunch for $7-15, which is definitely reasonably priced by Berkeley standards! A serious final highlight was the artisanal gelato, made in-house by the Italian co-owner, Eleanora Cercatore. There are 12 flavors, weekly made with gluten-free options, that are displayed on a beautiful rotating wheel. The gelato is spectacularly tasty—I cannot recommend it highly enough! For your time, money, and fine Italian bites and drinks, I cannot recommend a Berkeley café more highly than Passione Caffè! Please pay them a visit soon—you won’t be disappointed!“

“I used to work for Adrian and Araceli over a decade ago ! Miss them . Food is amazing, fresh ingredients, top of the line hideen gem for sure highly Recommended. I will be coming to Cali next week and can’t wait to get this ! Customers are also amazing dedicated family spot everyone “

“They were 5 stars pre-COVID, but they went down during the "world tour". This is through no fault of their own. Getting quality ingredients was tough.It's greatly improved and they're working their way back up to the five star rating.Love the calzones and the pizza-definitely not missing the pools of fat from a 2022 pizza. The lasagna and ravioli don't have the five star flavor they used to have, yet. I don't miss the prepacked salads in the styrofoam cups.I can't wait until they're fully back at 5 stars! Keep it up!“