49 Best Italian Restaurants in San Jose

“It’s the jewel of the east side the food the beer the atmosphere family owned great place to enjoy ❤️“

“Makes me wish I lived in San Jose. Excellent service, great products, and the Chris Combo is indeed amazing. Can't recommend this place enough.“

“The service here alone made this place worth it. Felt seen, heard, and received constant check-ins and recommendations. The food we ordered (lasagna and fettuccine w/chicken) came within about 10 minutes of ordering and was delicious. Well sized portions. Plenty of options even for picky eaters. Nice hole in the wall type place with a fancy upscale feel.“

“Terrific restaurant with lovely menu. Within Eataly on the top floor. You can park on the roof and enter on the top floor if Eataly and then make your way to the restaurant or enter from within the Mall. Live eating outside …. Everything including the bread and butter are fabulous and so fresh!“

“Excellent food! Highly recommend this restaurant. The waiter was friendly as were all the staff. We will definitely be back!❤️“

“new place, sports bar with quite a few tvs. good food. nice servers. band "Petty Therapy" was playing when we were there, very good band too. check them out“

“..finally had a chance to try the new restaurant, wonderful!!“

“One of the best places to have a big party. The banquet rooms are spacious; you can seat up to 160 guests. I’ve hosted 2 events here already - my parents’ 50th anniversary in 2014 and my 50th birthday this year. Easy process to reserve the space & select menu. Great customer service from all staff.“

“Delicious! First time there and had a meal on the outside towards the back of restaurant. Had a few different appetizers but I'd say go with the calamari as it's lightly breaded yet had the crunch and the squid soft and easy to eat. Great wine selection. For my main meal was the Filet Mignon dinner special. It was supposed to come with veggies and the meat in truffle sauce. Everything in my order was correct except the sauce on the filet mignon didn't taste nor look like truffle sauce but it looked and tasted more like a balsamic vinegar glaze. It was unique, as it had a vinegar flavor profile which was ok, though I really wanted more of a meaty taste. Dessert was great, had a pistachio cake that was mild in sweetness and more of the nutty flavor. Overall, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for me even with the little hiccup.

Parking: When you get to "Little Italy" one side has free parking but that gets full quickly, and the other side has parking meters that was active until 10PM (Yup, the meters are from 9am to 10pm in Little Italy, the rest of San Jose the meters stop operations at 6pm) which of course the parking space on the meters are available during the late afternoons but these spaces are full by 7/8pm.“

“I love this place I have been going here for years“

“What a pleasant dining experience. Was greeted at the door by the owner, staff were very attentive and the foods amazing!“

“Holy mercy... This place popped up twice today, once when my wife was browsing TikTok (😒) but again in The Downtowner newsletter I receive, so we went for a late lunch. We didn't realize that it was a shared space, so we also got to try a slice of pizza and some fries, both of which came out quickly and very fresh, and I had an Old Fashioned, just because. By the time we finished the pizza and the fries, we didn't even get a chance to try the sandwich, so we took it to-go, a bit disappointed that we didn't try it hot and fresh.

Well. I just tried a bite a bit ago, and even cold and a bit soggy, it. Was. Incredible. My only real reference to an Italian beef sandwich is the few times I've tried Portillo's in the Midwest, and this was head and shoulders above their offerings. My bite turned into me finishing half of the sandwich without even realizing it. Their herb/spice blend is amazing, and I am now counting down the days until we have an excuse to get back out to Little Italy--we don't live far, so hopefully it won't be too long!“

“100% recommend, comfort food and great service. Best cannolo I’ve had in San Jose ! The garlic knots are okay, their dough is really nice though. But the chicken with penne was delicious! My fiancé had the veal and he really liked it!“

“Excellent take out place. Reasonable prices for the portions.

We ordered through food delivery service and the food came piping hot and nicely packed.

We ordered penne a la vodka with sausage, meat lasagna, caprese salad, and Ceasar salad. Everything was well cooked and tasted delicious. The portions are a good size for the price. The 4 dishes came out to just over $100 with tax, fees, & tip.

Would absolutely order from here again.“

“Haven't been here in a while but they keep the restaurant clean and well kept. It's always a loud restaurant but we were seated at a corner and was able to hear our conversations. We were here Sunday around noon and it wasn't a long wait to get a table. Our waitress was attentive and food came out quickly.. Good option for large groups because you can split the check several ways without a hassle.
Food was good, I had the eggplant parm and spaghetti, way larger serving that I've had in the past and it tasted pretty fresh. Will come here again!“

“I discovered the place by accident. I was next door inside Michaels having some art pieces custom framed when I decided to look for a place to stop by to eat. I was starving. I was craving for pasta. And thats how I got to discover this place. I ordered the chicken fettucine alfredo. Love the dish with its chunky chicken pieces and al dente pasta. The complimentary cheese sticks with that cheese pimiento cheese spread was a delightful surprise. Next time Ill check their lasagna and clam chowder. I heard their clam chowder is as good as Boulins in San Francisco. I dont have to make a drive to the city to enjoy a good bowl of chowder. The lasagna looks so rich as well as their chopino. Im definitely comjng back.“

“I discovered the place by accident. I was next door inside Michaels having some art pieces custom framed when I decided to look for a place to stop by to eat. I was starving. I was craving for pasta. And thats how I got to discover this place. I ordered the chicken fettucine alfredo. Love the dish with its chunky chicken pieces and al dente pasta. The complimentary cheese sticks with that cheese pimiento cheese spread was a delightful surprise. Next time Ill check their lasagna and clam chowder. I heard their clam chowder is as good as Boulins in San Francisco. I dont have to make a drive to the city to enjoy a good bowl of chowder. The lasagna looks so rich as well as their chopino. Im definitely comjng back.“

“The best Italian restaurant in the Bay Area! Fresh outstanding delicious food! Never disappointed with whatever I order! The staff are very professional and so kind and enjoyable atmosphere! Love the pear salad!“

“Best Italian food and best steaks“

“Very good quality of foods and very friendly personel. I'm often ordering foods from there. One of my favorite take-out kitchens! Recommended

Parking: There is many food delivery restorants and half of parking lots during day were busy by doordashers, but, still many free spots to park.“

“Probably 4.5. This was very good bathe pasta was homemade and the sauce was excellent. Some pasta, with sausage and two sodas came to $31.00. In California terms it was a fairly priced meal.
The portions were very reasonable, it was a lot of sausage for the price and the meal was, again, very good.
I would definitely come back and try a different offering. The only drawback was the seating. The concept is good and the seating is shared by many different restaurants. Like a very upscale food court. When it gets busy, like my visit, it’s harder to find a place to eat.
Still, come and eat, your stomach will thank you.“

“Great meal as usual. Friendly service“

“This is a restaurant with a very stylish decoration. The classical decoration makes people feel like they are back in the past era when dining. I think everyone can experience it. At the same time, the food in the restaurant is still very delicious.“

“Excellent vibe, nice folks classic cocktails.“

“We wanted a beautiful place to share dinner before event at the CPA. It was perfect. Nice ambiance and delicious food!!!“

“The food here is very good… the salad was nice and the pasta Fungi was amazing! But what really made this restaurant stand out was the management and staff! Everyone went above and beyond to welcome my son and I , explaining the menu, asking if we had ever eaten here before and really making us feel like part of the family. The owner ( I’m horrible with names ) showed my 8 year old son all of the Lego displays, showed him some card magic tricks and even gave him some chocolate chip cookies for dessert! Needless to say my son is a fan of Tony & Alba’s now and so am I! Very impressed 👍“

“It really is TRUE that when you're here you're family! Recently, a family member suggested a particular restaurant, where myself, my sister, my grandson and my grand daughter in-law, and my great grand daughter and great grandson could all catch up with each other. But, when I, instead, recommended Olive Garden, it was enthusiastically agreed to, right away.
The healthy comfort food, and the caring and anticipatory homey service, again confirmed to us that this is a good place for families.
My great grand kids' Mom had gone to get something out of the car, and their Dad had taken his 2-year old son to be changed. So, only their 5-year old daughter remained with us at our table. When our Server asked what drinks we wanted, our 5-year old pointed to two different flavor drinks on the kids menu, one by one, and ordered both of them. Our Server wisely said, with a smile, Maybe I'll wait til your Mom and Dad get back. After her Mom and Dad returned, they told us that she was actually not ordering two drinks for herself, but that she usually orders one drink for herself and one for her little brother. If our Server had not asked our 5-year old for her drink order, or meanly refused to bring her what she wanted, she might have been upset, which may have led to a potential scene. But our Server was polite, respectful, smart and friendly. In other words - no problem.
When we were finishing our meal, we were thinking about asking for doggie bags, to not waste the remaining tasty generous portions. But, we didn't need to ask, since our Server, because of apparent good training and valuable experience, asked us first, if we would like some boxes and bags. Of course, we accepted them, and when we left, we left with some tasty reminders, for later, of the good food we'd enjoyed. But, we also remembered the good time we shared with our own family, and the Olive Garden family as well.
No problems. Good times. Happy memories. Grazie and Ciao! Thanks and see you next time!“

“Absolutely delicious pizza and amazing customer service! I spoke to Khalid who was so kind and helpful in helping me order pizzas for a local picnic on Mother's Day. He was happy to slice the pizzas double so it's easier for kids to eat and since we had run a little late for pickup, he gave a call to say he is keeping the pizza warm in the oven until we arrive. I was so touched by his amazing service and care into giving us the most delicious pizza. Highly recommend this place!!!!“

“Definitely get the garlic shrimp fettuccini Alfredo. It’s the best thing I’ve eaten there!“

“So Delicious! I will be coming back when going through San Jose.“

“Fresh ingredients and friendly, fast service. Line out the door on a Friday night - happy to see them so busy 🤗“

“Great service and Pizza. Every time I have called, service is always friendly and free delivery over $15 and pizza is great! I was told it would take about 35min for delivery but i almost think they were faster than that! I would definitely recommend over more expensive pizza places. Thank you for you great prices and great pizza!“

“Small cozy restaurant with lots of beautiful art and structure makes you feel like your in Europe....I loved the garlic shrimp and Bread with yummy marmalade....very friendly and attentive!
And a great selection of food desert and drinks
They have wine 🍷
And you can watch the games“

“Went to try this Fast Pizza since the other was was far from where i lived and all I have to say was the experience was one of a kind. Greeted and also met with a smile the man was very welcoming and told us how to order since it was our first time. I decided to get a cheese pizza with tomatoes and basil and we also got the cheesy garlic bread and it was served so fast! (name was actually on point). It all came down to pricing which was 25 bucks but for a medium which isn't too bad but you can get cheaper anywhere else (little ceasers or 7 11) but you definitely get what you pay for! anyways If im in the area again im definitely going to try the pizza skulls next!“

“Al pastor pizza is pretty dang good. And their wings are absolutely how wings are supposed to be, crispy and breaded and doused in their many sauce flavors. 👌🏽. First time trying this place and I'm NOT Disappointed. Would definitely recommend and consider ordering again. 👍🏽“

“Small Italian cafe with a casual, friendly atmosphere. They serve an array of Italian and European offerings (paninis, pastries, gelato, coffee). The Fig & Gorgonzola panini is my go-to. Italian speakers will be welcomed because most (maybe all) of the staff seem to speak Italian natively.“

“It’s in the San Pedro market!!

Must try🍕
Margarita
( 12’’ enough for a quick snack for 2 people)

The vibes were amazing. San Pedro has live music on weekdays. The pizza didn’t take that long to make and tasted so fresh and good.

Their ranch dressing is a must try with the pizza. Loved it so much.“

“Their housemade sausage is a Christmas eve tradition!“

“Pizza Express prepared a meal for my team of 70 players and they were fantastic! They prepared individual pasta meals of Spaghetti -N- Meatballs and Chicken Alfredo. They also provided Bread Sticks and Salad. They delivered everything to the school, on time and gave us utensils as well. I highly recommend them and will definitely be using them in the future. Thanks Again Pizza Express!!!“

“One of the beat if not the beat at all Highly recommended“

“This is one of those ikitchens! You walk through the back to the kitchen. The portions are HUGEEEEE, service was quick and everything was incredibly well packed. They kept my dessert and main dish in separate bags, gave me plenty of utensils, napkins, and even a little extra dish of pesto! This was amazing for me as I was staying in a hotel on business.“

“Went at lunchtime because of an ad for a Vietnamese coffee place that came across my FB feed. No idea what to expect. It was in an old office building or warehouse, busy parking lot, and oddly full of older Priuses. Guys standing outside around the door. I went inside into a small undecorated waiting room with more guys standing around waiting, phones out, There was a wall of maybe 40 white lockers on one wall, and a little counter window with a person sitting there. The strangest to-go place I’d ever seen.

Drivers came in, held their phone up to a reader, and if their order was ready, one of the locker doors popped open automatically. The driver would grab their order in a brown paper bag with handles and leave. I just had to ask someone if all these guys in athletic type wear driving Priuses were all Door Dashers. They said yes, mostly everyone was doing delivery.

Where were the kitchens? I could see a hallway of closed doors behind the lady sitting at the counter window. Guess that’s where the magic happens. I wondered if they were separate businesses or just one huge kitchen with chefs that cooked many foods.

I placed my order on the one kiosk they had there for walk-ins. Quite a variety of vendors and cuisines to choose from. No one else used the kiosk during the whole time I was there haha, so it is clearly an on-line business model.

In 20 minutes I had my food, after phone notification came through. Kinda slow. Waiting inside or on the sidewalk among the door dashers was not optimal. Somewhat sterile and impersonal 21st century dining experience. Best to sit in the car to wait i suppose but i parked looking at a large trash bin. Not a garden spot, not a date destination. Definitely grab and go. I did like my Viet coffee and sandwich for $10. Banh Mi was smallish but tasty.“

“It was my first time in the restaurant and the food was great! Definitely recommend!! I ordered a lot of the appetizers and felt very satisfied. The portions are perfect. I had a beautiful server as well. She made my experience even better. Her name is Rita. She was very willing to explain the menu to me and even recommended me some local places to check out. Overall great!“

“I just want to say I'm really grateful I came to straw hat Pizza it's one of the best it tastes so good and I want to give a shout out to Martha that she's a hard working person and she's the best friendly I'm glad I have her as a server she's the best pizza taste so good made by her Martha thank you for you making our experience the best and the pizza thank you Martha I hope the owner see this and for him or her they have the best worker ever in my experience is so excellent my perspective is the best straw has the best pizza ever“

“Highly Recommended this Place“

“This was our first time and on Mother’s Day. We were seated right away on the patio (by choice) next to a heater. We ordered and our food came pretty quick and was delicious. I had the California Eggs Benedict and boy did the homemade hollandaise sauce blow my taste buds. It’s was so good.“

“We are from the East Coast and this is authentic New York style pizza from a real pizza oven. The Caesar salad with grilled chicken was fresh and wonderful too. The delivery people forgot the cheesecake but they brought it afterward. This food is authentic and very good!“

“Cute little restaurant. Food was such a good price! We got a salad and a massive calzone (sausage, black olives, and mushrooms) and even with a tip it was about $16/person. We were FULL! We're going to go back and if you're looking for a no frills solid meal that doesn't break the bank, you should too.

Photo is when the salad was almost finished“

“I love Bibos and the young lady that helped me and recommended the sour beers is wonderful!“