50 Best Italian Restaurants near San Bruno

“West Coast Cafe is a wonderful spot with delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere. The menu offers a great variety of fresh and flavorful dishes, and the service is friendly and attentive. It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a casual meal with friends. I highly recommend West Coast Cafe for anyone looking for a tasty and enjoyable dining experience!“

“Super friendly and welcoming staff! Had the bacon and turkey deluxe sandwich on a Dutch crunch roll. Bread came toasted and meat and cheese melted. Was going to save the other half when I saw how huge it was but I shamelessly devoured the whole thing. Cannot wait to be in the area again. Highly recommend.“

“Best pizza ever! I’ve been eating totos for 50 years! In my opinion it’s THE BEST!“

“Truly authentic Calabrese style Italian cuisine takes us back to Nonna’s kitchen“

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

“After having dined at La Ciccia several times since its opening years ago, we were disappointed with our experience the other night. I recall the food as being a stand out in prior visits and while my husband enjoyed his main dish branzino, both our appetizer and my pasta course were disappointing, oily, and generally overdressed/oversauced. We ordered Casisceddu e Rughitta (Burrata cheese Arugula Anchovies and Truffles dressing) and Spaghittusu cun Allu Ollu e Bottariga (Fresh Spaghetti Spicy Oil Garlic Cured Fish Roe). We were not in a hurry, so the wait and somewhat slow service were okay, but other customers near us expressed displeasure and directly asked wait staff to send someone over to take their orders. While I may return to La Ciccia, it will be cautiously.“

“Food was amazing! Great atmosphere and friendly attentive staff!“

“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!“

“Exceeded expectations. Extensive menu. Highly recommended!“

“From start to finish, the service was stellar. Everyone had warm smiles and welcomed us in. Food was incredible. We sat at the bar and witnessed all the food being prepared. We got the papperadelle and red snapper special. DELICIOUS! The team is hard working. Great local place to support.“

“I have had several 5-star meals here over the years, but tonight’s was very disappointing. The server splashed wine when pouring it then didn’t wipe the glass (so it dripped every time I picked it up), the arancini were mushy and hard to pick up, and of my 3 half pasta servings (a delightful thing they offer at the bar for solo diners), one was overcooked and another so undercooked that I sent the dish back. Hoping that tonight was just an off night on execution, but I expected (and have had here) much better“

“The food is absolutely stunning. Everything is fresh and the flavors mix amazingly“

“My husband and I enjoyed our dinner very much! He had the Paparadele and I had the beet salad and pizza. They were both delicious! We definitely will be going back!🍷“

“GREAT SERVICE! They made me feel like family! The owner Carlos is such a nice and friendly man and the bar tender Gio was the sweetest gal! Everyone was so kind! And the food!!! 🤤🤤🤤 So good!! Like…memorable! Highly recommended! The desserts were just as good! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

“I chose Ofena to have my office holiday lunch, which was a group of nine. The place is nice, looking freshly remodeled (which I believe it is). Service was good and attentive. I had the Ferrone sandwich, which was very tasty and came with a side of pickled vegetables. Most of my group had the lunch special, which is a cup of soup, a half sandwich (diner's choice) and a small salad. One person had the Carbonara, which was unusual in that it was gnocci instead of a traditional long pasta and used duck vs. port. Very inventive. Everyone enjoyed their food. I shared the Cannoli desert. One cannoli was definitely enough to satisfy. A nicely done desert, which we both enjoyed a lot. Every dish served was well executed and I noticed their precision to the plating. The pricing is very reasonable! I definitely expect to come back to try their dinner service.“

“The best pasta and sauces in San Francisco. Authentic Italian cuisine! Highly recommend. Father and son team are amazingly warm hosts!“

“Great food and great service“

“Great fun!!! Hosts and servers were super nice!!! Cocktails: YUM!!!“

“This was our first time at Rustic and we all loved it! The space was beautiful. We tried a few appetizers, main courses and desserts and everything was very tasty. The portions were generous. We will definitely come back and also tell our friends about this neighborhood gem.“

“Fantastic red sauce, great eggplant parmesan special, good selection of wines at reasonable prices. A great addition to the neighborhood.“

“Excellent food every time we have been… will be back. Everything is great on their menu. 🥰 Tonight we had guest from Montreal, celebrated Mother’s Day and our 23rd Wedding Anniversary! We couldn’t be happier to eat at Vespucci. Manuela and Francesco feel like my southern Italian family. Warm, welcoming, good food and wine and genuine conversation. Love them.“

“Superb 4 star in my book.“

“Delicious food, great drinks and amazing service.“

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

“Five stars for Heroic Italian! The Polpette sandwich and spicy tomato soup combo is non-negotiable. The food was phenomenal—hot, fresh, and seriously flavorful. The soup has a creamy texture with a nice kick of spice, and the sandwich is packed with delicious meatballs, peppers, and sweet caramelized onions. It truly is a perfect lunch spot, and you can enjoy it all alongside their expert wine selection. Stop in for a great meal!“

“Picked the Caffe on a whim when we had several hours we needed to spend in SF waiting for someone and we were rewarded with our favorite meal of the year (and there are only 3 days left in the year). The salads and antipasto were great, the pastas wonderful and my skirt steak was fantastic.“

“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.“

“Classic family style cuisine. Quality ingredients, attentive service.“

“Cocktails and Wagyu - soooo good!“

“We feel so lucky to have had Trattoria da Vittorio cater our wedding! The food was absolutely phenomenal—our guests are still raving about the fiochetti pasta and the sausage ragù. Vittorio himself was a joy to work with: warm, accommodating, and incredibly generous throughout the entire process.

He welcomed us into his amazing restaurant for a tasting that felt more like a celebratory dinner than a formal event (we’ll definitely be back), and went out of his way to accommodate our guests with dietary restrictions. He even surprised us by offering to make custom shirts in our wedding colors—such a fun and personal touch that truly went above and beyond.

On top of all that, the pricing was very competitive and the entire experience felt more joyful and authentic than anything we saw from other caterers. We couldn’t recommend them more highly—thank you, Vittorio!“

“Great food and place . Love it“

“I ordered the calamari and I was blown away away by the lightness of the batter. The tenderness of the calamari, and the portions was generous. Rare these days do fine good calamari. I also ordered the creamy pesto linguini OMG with shrimp and again very generous with the shrimp. It was so good I sent for a second one. I ate like a little pig, but I do delivery almost daily and this I have to say is the best I’ve ever had. I might order sushi occasionally but from now on Pasta panino is my go to place for delivery. Once I ordered the garlic bread and it was cold and dry, with no flavor. I think garlic bread is better when you eat it at the restaurant. Overall I have to say the food here is amazing. Many thanks Pasta Panino ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Incredible food and atmosphere with a great customer service team, including our server windy .“

“Came in for the first time and ordered two sandwiches. One, the Pastrami, the other roast beef, both with cheddar and everything on it. The habanero sauce is fire. The ravioli plates. All looked amazing. I gotta go back for some of that action. This might be my new favorite spot.“

“Amazing service. Great food. Awesome staff! Can’t recommend it more highly.“

“A hidden gem of a family-run Italian restaurant—don’t be misled by the humble exterior. Inside, you’re welcomed with genuine hospitality and unforgettable food. My husband and I ordered the filet of sole and the white Provini veal scallopini—both were bursting with flavor and perfectly portioned. This isn’t a place for flashy plating—it’s all about honest, delicious Italian cooking made with care. The host greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel instantly at home. The retro, moody lighting adds a cozy, nostalgic touch. We’ll definitely be back! Tip: Make a reservation—this spot stays busy, and for good reason.“

“Nice all the time“

“Great people. First class bocce ball and facility“

“Great neighborhood restaurant with authentic Italian food and great ambiance. We shared a burrata appetizer which was delicious as were the entrees of fresh pasta - Ravioli alla Verdura con Caprinopene, Rigatoni alla Bischero and Gnocchi alla Piemontese.“

“I love the food here so much I ordered the make your own and got spaghhetti with pesto and it did not fail. It was so good and I wouldn't want it any other way. On top of this the waiter there remembered us from our past visit she is very nice and attentive. Overall will definitely come back here again.“

“I had the pleasure of dining at Aracini last night! The atmosphere was wonderful - open and airy - beautiful interior design! The food was exceptional - polenta and the aracini were delicious. The service was wonderful! I enjoyed our meal and the atmosphere added to this special night@“

“Hidden gem on 24th st. I ordered the spaghetti and my bf the Ragu and Caesar. Everything was delicious and hearty. When he took a bite he immediately said that it was really good and tasted like homemade comfort food and he was right. The servers are nice and attentive!

They also have an amazing deal from 3pm-5pm 35$ for a 3 course meal!!!“

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

“We love Vivace! It’s like a party and the food is good! We esp enjoy the orichette and the salmon w/couscous. Cocktails 👍“

“Best pinsa romana in San Francisco! :)“

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

“First of all, it's just fun to eat in an old bank that has retained the sensibility of the former occupant, while still making it acceptable to diners. The food is delicious and the service is outstanding. The only thing that fell a little bit for me was the Caesar salad salad, because it didn't quite have the taste that I was expecting. But the pasta and the fish that I had were great. The cappelini Pomodoro is special. The service is always outstanding. It's convenient to park and convenient to get to. Check it out.“

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