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.“

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

“We enjoyed Del’s Pizzeria in Pismo Beach. It has an old-school Italian neighborhood feel and has been serving the area since 1973, which gives the place a lot of character.

The pizza is the main reason to come here. The crust has a nice texture, the toppings are generous, and the Del’s Special is a good choice if you want a little of everything. We also liked the meatballs, fried ravioli, and lasagna. One small thing that stood out was the warm bread rolls with honey butter — simple, but really good.

The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, and the service was friendly. It can take a little longer when they are busy, but the food feels homemade and satisfying.

A good place for pizza and classic Italian comfort food when you want something casual in Pismo Beach.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 really enjoyed Cypress Beach House in Pismo Beach. The rooftop setting is beautiful, and the ocean and pier views make the whole meal feel special, especially around sunset.

We started with the steamed clams, which were flavorful with white wine, garlic, citrus butter, and a little Calabrian chili. The house-made focaccia with whipped butter was also a nice touch. For dinner, the Pacific halibut and flat iron steak were both good choices, and the cocktails went perfectly with the rooftop atmosphere.

The service was friendly, although things can move a little slower when it gets busy. Prices are on the higher side, but for us the view, food, and relaxed coastal setting made it worth it.“

“I had the hot pastrami sooo good 👍“

“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.“

“Outstanding experience. We had rez but didn't need. Service felt like italy. The food was excellent. Didn't explore wines much and list looked well curated. My wines were new to me and perfect for the evening.
Worth the experience, imo.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 💖“

“Great server, great food and atmosphere!“

“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.“

“awesome as always thank you 👏 😎“

“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!“

“I absolutely loved this place but I especially loved my server his name was Von and he was extremely sweet, he was the best server that I have ever had at Olive Garden he just made the whole place better. And my experience was just so amazing because of him. So I definitely recommend this place.“

“Fantastic service , quality food !“

“Great service and great Pizza 🍕“

“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“