50 Best Italian Restaurants near Pleasant Hill

“The food is absolutely incredible! Fresh, flavorful, and some of the best Italian cuisine I’ve had. Every dish is made with care, and you can really taste the quality.

What truly sets this place apart, though, is the outstanding staff. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and goes above and beyond to make you feel at home.“

“We went to a baby shower last Saturday. We sat outside which was lovely. The service and food is ALWAYS so good! They do not skimp on their portions! We have been coming here since 1985. Thanks Tony, you know how to do it right!“

“all I can say is wow!! the best Italian food I e ever ate!! and they were kind enough to add a half a loaf of bread and a extra slice of pizza to my order I definitely recommend this wonderful place when your around town , thank you for your food !!!“

“The first time you were able and you had to do something about the situation you had with your family you had a good relationship and I think that you had to do that with the kids because I know that you had a bad experience and you were trying and I think you had a great ? and you were right to say it but I don’t know what to tell him about it and you have a lot more than that and you know I’m“

“Food is Delicious! Atmosphere is very nice and friendly! Try the Lemon Cake!!!!! This Place is everything you want in a Family Style Pizzeria!“

“Walk in & you will know! Food is delicious“

“I had a caprese salad & a chicken Caesar wrap (I bet that Caesar never ate wraps), cannolis & an Arnold Palmer. All the food was good and the waiter was friendly and they had the World Cup on. There's outside seating that overlooks the Concord plaza. I highly recommend Cafe Napolina if you ever find yourself hungry in Concord, California.“

“I had a takeout pizza from this restaurant last night first of all the customer service was absolutely excellent. The person that answered the phone had a really pleasant customer focused manner , nothing was too much trouble and he was so polite. The pizza was absolutely amazing , I hate anything that is too heavy and it was so light and lovely , the ingredients tasted extremely fresh , I would 100% recommend this place based upon my first experience and I will be back thanks so much 🥰“

“Just a wonderful local resturant. Owner is always warm and welcoming. Food is always wonderful. Fantastic atmosphere.“

“Went for dinner the other night. Had the Cacio e Pepe, one of my favorite pastas. It was delicious. Wife had the Saffron Risotto, also perfectly cooked. Service was a bit slow but the sever was friendly and the food was a welcome surprise. Only complaint was the chairs were uncomfortable. Will definitely go again.“

“Deliciousness for value and warmth for atmosphere. The host is always welcoming and service accommodating. New favorite place for life. 🤓“

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

“Wonderful staff, food is fresh and delicious. Consistent quality and warmth of environment. - Don Dikun“

“The food is excellent and employees are friendly and professional. We had a very pleasant time.“

“the New England clam chowder was off the hook no longer do I have to drive all the way to San Francisco have a good piece of sourdough bread dipped in the delicious clam chowder thank you Great Impasta“

“Recently enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Postino's The food was wonderful, and the service excellent. It was a perfect al fresco dining experience“

“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“

“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.“

“Great ambiance, service, and cuisine!“

“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!“

“This has got to be one of the best dining experiences in a long time for us. Besides the food being fantastic, the customer services way met expectations and beyond. Highly recommend.“

“Forever fabulous. 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great tasting food and excellent service…“

“Fabulous Food, Drinks and Ambiance! Love this place!!! Five Stars!!!“

“love the food and the family“

“Food is great, loved the chicken fettuccine, the bread. the place is clean, the servers are friendly and the service is fast. The price is just right. It’s my first time to be here and loved it.“

“I really like Pancoast. Wife is a newyorker and Pancoast’s pizza style is right up her alley. They have 4 tap beers and they’re some of the best in Norcal - nice to see somebody cares about great beer. I order to go, get a beer at the bar, and take home. They’re seemingly busy all the time so Pancoast has a following.

Parking sucks, they have to share with their neighboring businesses so plan to get a spot on the street.“

“Excellent food, and the patio dining offered perfect weather. Plenty of excellent wines available to accompany the meal. And the staff- wonderful as always“

“This restaurant is no doubt one of the most attractive place in the region. Anytime I visit this place I am so glad. They always keep their high standard service and the highest level of food they offer. You definitely will enjoy this this restaurant. Highly recommended.“

“Wonderful dinner experience with wonderful friends“

“Beautifully decorated traditional Italian restaurant. Great light lunch with a simple Verandah Salads and an added grilled prawns. Portion of salads were unexpectedly big and the grilled prawns excellently cooked. Scampi e Pancrtta grilled prawn wrapped with pancetta great dish.“

“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“

“Excellent dining experience. Top notch food as well as a wonderful staff. Great ambiance too!“

“Took my friend here for a Mother’s Day lunch. She was feeling blue because her kids didn’t show up. Panini’s was the closest and most convenient since I had to go back to work. I hoped it wouldn’t disappoint and it didn’t. She had a turkey avocado and she said it was just right. The service was spot on&she cheered up a bit. Thanks for that Panini crew.“

“So good tried a classic & a square pizza Recommendation from our Genna server. Definitely be back soon.“

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

“Real Italian food, friendly people and clean and neat place. Plenty of room. service is very excellent. highly recommended place to check out!“

“Really great pizza 🍕 the best“

“Delicious pizza, great salad, and outdoor seating. Our favorite pizza place!“

“Just had a GREAT experience at Melo’s today! We had a large group (24+) where we pre-ordered pizza and salads. They set us up in an area perfect for our group. Our food was set up on one table…buffet style…and we had plenty of tables to sit and eat. Highly recommend Melo’s pizza and pasta in Danville!“

“So good and very pleasant stuff!!“

“I stopped by this deli, after it was recommended to me. There was a mix up with my order and the young lady at the window was very nice and she corrected my order with no questions asked. The food was fresh, delicious and worth the wait. Great customer service. They have a few tables outside, it was a beautiful day so it was nice. I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a good local spot to get a sandwich!“

“Great Lunch Menu Specials!!!“

“Vinnie's is an East Bay gem.

The pizza is authentic - thin, Brooklyn-style dough and tremendous red sauce. You can tell they use quality ingredients, and they don't skimp on the toppings, either.

Whenever I order takeout, I always order some meatballs, too. They're packed with flavor, light, and come with a generous serving of their delicious marinara.

Vinnie's also has fantastic handmade desserts - both their tiramisu and cannoli are fantastic.

Oh, and they make REALLY tasty garlic knots as well. You're going to want 2 orders, trust me.

I'll also add that the staff and owner are super friendly, generous people. They've donated gift cards and t-shirts to my daughter's school auction multiple times, and are genuinely kind, caring folks. Vinnie's will forever be my go-to to-go pizza place!“

“We arranged our reservation to coincide with a happy hour that would be promoted on their website. Once we got there for a reservation, we inquired about this post in their website. She said oh no, we discontinue that long time ago I mentioned to her it might be a good idea to remove that from the side. She seemed annoyed that I would even request that. Therefore our group that Juan felt somewhat deceived. However, the food was good.“

“The food was incredible. I wanted to order almost everything on the menu. So will have to come back at least couple more times to try everything to look good and we couldn’t order in one night. Our old fashion cocktail and blackberry Mojito were perfect. And I can’t say enough about considerate, professional service.“

“Decent Buffalo wings. Can order ahead for takeout.“