24 Best Italian Restaurants near Pismo Beach

“This is my first time hanging out in Pismo Beach, and I'm really thrilled with the Sea Crest hotel and this place.

Starting with Carlos, who brought bread and opened up the service, he was the epitome of efficiency and sociology.

Justin was attentive and gave us plenty of space when we weren't ready.

The food was great, the atmosphere was fun, and there was something about the pizza where the crust seemed both light and filling.

We are eager to come back on our next trip here.“

“During our first day at Pismo we decided to eat at Del’s and it was great, for appetizer we had the fried raviolis 10/10. We tried the meatball calzone which is huge it can definitely be shared, my wife couldn’t decide which pizza to order so the server recommended to do half & half so that was pretty cool, at the end she went with the little Hawaii and the shell beach road both were a 10/10. Also their rolls & honey butter are amazing 🔥“

“Rosa’s is one of my very favorite restaurant. Wonderful service and wonderful food. We have shared many wonderful memories 🌺 Thank you🎉 #birthdaydinnerwithfamily“

“10/10, I’m from Pittsburgh Pa, and travel all over the US for work. This is my absolute favorite restaurant, hands down. It doesn’t get any better than this place. Excellent food every time. I make sure to visit every time I’m in town.“

“Wonderful staff and service! The food is fresh and delicious, and the cocktails too. We love coming here for happy hour to catch the beautiful sunsets.“

“We got into the area kind of late and wanted a good pizza for the kids. I went and ordered carry out and had a beer while I waited. The staff was super friendly and the pizza was some of the best we’ve had! We got a half supreme and half bacon/sausage. Definitely recommend!“

“A great place for a dinner date with an amazing scenery. Loca bats add a little bit of noise to the already good atmosphere in the location. Servers were great, only thing I did dislike was that I got pushed to pay my bill before we were even done eating. Over a great spot“

“I had the hot pastrami sooo good 👍“

“Our experience with the restaurant and Van our waiter was excellent. The reason I did not give it a 5 star was because when we arrived the hostess/waitress was not concerned that we had a 5:00 reservation to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary, never acknowledged it, even though on open table site asked if was a special occasion. She sat us down and handed us a wine list which had red sauce on it, she clearly saw it and did not acknowledge it. It would have been nice it someone would have acknowledged our celebration. That's all. We went there because our son gave us a gift card and restaurant was recommended by a friend. We were visiting not locals. Thank you .“

“Holy heck this place is good... Antonia's is a hidden gem in the center of SLO. My first was the Margarita Pizza, and it was so good I didn't want it to end! Now I'm back for The Special.“

“Had dinner this evening and it was fabulous! Wonderful service we were a party of 7 and the place was packed and we were treated as if we were the only table in the joint. Every dish was to perfection ,the sauces were delicious ,the portions were huge and everybody had a to go container.We can’t say enough good things about this place we will definitely be back and I encourage all of you to try it it’s delicious.“

“Everytime we go to Humble Oven we have an awesome experience. The kids love the pizza and we tried the Smash Burger 'Za at the Farmers Market and it became one of our new favorites! My wife and I love the Humble Salad so much that we replicate the salad at home. Staff is on top of it and we make it our go to whenever we can. This place is a gem and highly recommend it to others.“

“The place is a gem in downtown San Luis Obispo. Great food. Amazing service and phenomenal cuisine. I suggest the Escargot as a starter and the rest of the food options will not disappoint the lover of the fine dining experience. Highly recommend.“

“Chicken fetachini was delicious but the chicken could have been a bit less tough. Also for the price a small salad would have made this a perfect meal. My husband said he likes his meatball san dough but again for the price wish it would have has more substance. The cheesecake was perfect.“

“Great server, great food and atmosphere!“

“Awesome food, they have one of my favorite dishes: butternut squash ravioli with a white sauce. I finish the whole plate even if I’m so full I could pop! Outstanding service and a great atmosphere. I love Giuseppe’s 💖“

“This was the first opportunity to eat at Gina's. The food ordered was delicious. The service provided was excellent. The waiter came to the table numerous times inquiring if we are enjoying our meal and if we needed any additional items. A definite place to return to. The location is within downtown Arroyo Grande with other businesses within walking distance. There is public parking in the rear of Gina's. Enjoy the bridges and the wandering roosters in the parking area.“

“We were immediately greeted and seated (we made reservations online in advance)... our waitress greeted us within a short period of time and took our cocktail order... I'm happy they offer my favorite wine, Austin Hope Cabernet by the glass... I've only known Ember to offer it!... My son ordered a Ni Rada? Martini that tasted how I imagine a household cleaner to taste, he reluctantly sucked it down... we didn't bother to complain but we wouldn't recommend it... he later ordered a Paper Plane Martini which he liked better... After reading other reviews, I see we didn't get the initial bread w/Ricotta offering, probably for the best since we've cut down on gluten and wanted to try a pasta dish... We started with a (not pictured) POLPETTE (large meatball) and it was moist, flavorful, & yummy... alongside PAPPARDELLE RAGU, I was hesitant about it due to not being a fan of lamb... however, it was cooked perfectly without any hint of the game flavor I dislike... my only complaint is there isn't a gluten-free pasta substitute option... It may not be Michelin standard... but it would be great to have some gluten-free Ancient Harvest pasta with any of those yummy ragu/pasta sauces available for the many people with gluten sensitivities... MARY'S 1/2 CHICKEN was flavorful and yummy with the silky mashed potatoes... and the melt-in-your-mouth OSSO BUCCO and tasty polenta did not disappoint!... The atmosphere is cozy with home-style elegance... From the initial welcoming greeting, the friendly & timely food service, the "in-tune" staff that directs you to the restroom without having to ask, the constant spotting of Nate's friendly smile as he ensures his operations are running smooth and the thanks for your patronage as you leave... our experience was pleasantly memorable... This was my 2nd visit to Nate's... the first time I had the pork chop which was flavorful, tender and simply superb... We will return!“

“So good. I am sitting in my car right now, belt unbuckled, pants at my ankles, with my stomach aching in joy. I ate so much. Soooo good. I 100% recommend, 10/10 food and service. I would come back, but I live too far, so i will merely dream of this heavenly encounter until I inevitably forget. Thank you, Olive Garden Gods.“

“awesome as always thank you 👏 😎“

“Still great! Nico and his staff do great things on a regular basis with food and people. I eat ther often and would recommend this restaurant to all! Special appetizers, incredible pasta dishes and amazing desserts. Dont miss the pizzas.“

“Great service and great Pizza 🍕“

“Fantastic service , quality food !“

“Good price for decent pizza but we got delivery and they forgot 2 of 4 pizzas. They refunded what they missed but we still had to pay all the delivery fees again to get the order to us.

Update - they refunded the pizza and delivery charge for the second delivery“