Italian Restaurants near San Ramon

“Just came back from a weekend in Manhattan where we had the best Italian dinner ever (Carmine's). Their chicken parmesan was so good. Since my daughter's favorite food is anything Italian, we thought we'd try the local restaurant. They had chicken parmesan on the menu so I thought I'd try it. Wasnt expecting much because I was spoiled by Carmines. It was good... not as big a portion but plenty ... the chicken was pounded flat, lightly battered, and covered with parmesan. And the sauce on the penne was really good. A great surprise. And even the appetizer, the calamari was fresh, on a salad with capers ... really good. great local find“

“We went with another couple and ended up with two separate reservations. The host team texted and called ahead, then seated us together without any drama. That alone earned them points before the food even arrived. The pizzas were the star. The crust is light and crisp with that Roman-style snap, and the toppings were dialed in rather than piled on. We did a classic margherita and one of the spicier options, and both disappeared fast.  Pastas were well-seasoned and cooked right. Our table shared a pappardelle and a penne, both with rich sauces that didn't feel heavy. Salads were fresh, especially the beet and farro style one with plenty of texture. We also tried a seasonal soup that was warm and balanced, not salty, and a nice counterpoint to the pizza. Drinks were a plus. There is a good mix of Italian and California wines, and the cocktail list is worth a look if you like something beyond the usual suspects.  Service stayed on top of everything, water refills included, even though the room was busy. The dining room is lively and the patio looked great for a longer catch-up night.  Bottom line, Delarosa is an easy recommend for a double-date or group dinner when you want reliably good pizza, solid pastas, and friendly people who actually read your reservation notes. If you care about the style, this is Roman-style pizza, not the heavy stuff, which explains why we had room for dessert.“

“Always enjoy the nights we can make it to dinner here. The staff is friendly and as long time patrons, we know many of the staff. Food is always excellent, fresh and hot. This visit nothing caught my interest on the specials so I was able to try a regular menu item I had not tried before. The pork cutlet, very well prepared and and the side of pasta and vegetables never disappoints.“

“Great food, nice staff and Chianti says it all! Oh they have pizza yet you should not hold the image of pizzeria / pizza parlor that leans to the slice o’pie on the east coast. This is nice dining!“

“Our waiter was outstanding. Great personality, welcoming, and knowledgeable. He was attentive without being intrusive. The cocktails were amazing and the food was absolutely top notch. This is a place I will return to often and recommend to others“

“Todo delicioso y preparado al instante me fascino!!!“

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

“Love their eggs Benedict and pork chops. Staff is always so nice. Great French fries!“

“Everything on the menu is delicious. The lasagne is my favorite.“

“Great ambiance, service, and cuisine!“

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

“We always enjoy the sitting outside people watching and getting excellent service and food. My wife inevitably gets one of the specials- and loves the seasonal change in the menus.“

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

“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“

“love the food and the family“

“Wonderful dinner experience with wonderful friends“

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

“Absolutely phenomenal service. Andrew was so knowledgeable and attentive. Our octopus, smoked tuna, ravioli Arogosta and short ribs were absolute perfection. I was so incredibly impressed once again- this is my new favorite place! HIGHLY recommend!“

“Great tasting food and excellent service…“

“Great for large groups and families.“

“I'm from the East Coast. I grew up there. Pancoast not only delivers great NY style pizza, they also have the wonderful sociable vibe of the east coast where you feel like you're family when you go there. Such good peeps...Nick and Sophie and the whole bunch.“

“Excellent restaurant. The food was wonderful and the owners were very gracious. We love this little gem of a restaurant!“

“It's kinda pricy but I have to say, I'm at least never disappointed with the main entrees. Bread isn't bad and if you dine in, you have access to more bread. They have a soda fountain as well. I'm not particularly impressed by the dessert plus there's several other really good dessert places nearby.

The service is pretty quick and the staff is super friendly. I have no issues here.

The restaurant is a good size, decent space between tables so it never feels too crowded, even when it's filled with customers. Nice big windows so it feels open but there's also outdoor seating. The space is generally clean, including the bathrooms.

My issue with this area (which isn't the restaurant's fault) is the parking. It's a very popular area so fighting for parking is pretty normal.

Overall, I really like this place. If my family and I need a quick Italian fix, it's our go-to!“

“The food was wonderful. Flavorful with beautiful plating.The restaurant was a simple but classy environment. Just the type of place I like to enjoy a meal.“

“I have been here to pickup Indian Tandoori/ Tikka pizzas and cheese breads for small gathering and my son’s birthday party, we love it very tasty and fresh and always want to visit again. We introduced it to our neighbors as well and they liked it too. Staff and service is great, waiting for our next visit.“

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

“Great food and excellent service highly recommend!“

“I ordered the make-your-own-pasta bowl with fettuccine and marinara sauce. The breadsticks were amazing and the pasta was pretty good. Our waitress was really nice and we got our soups in about 3 minutes. Even though they didn’t have fettuccine on their make-your-own-pasta bowl, she made sure I got it free of charge. The main course came about 5 minutes later. Overall it was a nice experience.“

“Best italian food in Hayward, the food was cooked to order, the spaghetti did not taste bland, and the ribeye steak was very flavorful, the vegetables were very juicy… and we got a special surprise for my bf’s birthday!!!! definitely recommend for a date.“

“Staff was very friendly and I enjoyed the format for a simple and fast ordering.
Prices were reasonable with proper sized portions and the bread bar was simple option if you need a little more food with a simple meal.
The meat ravioli was amazing and the best I have had in Hayward and was perfectly complemented by the Cesar salad.“

“Have not been here since it was straw hat pizza. What an awesome change. Food and beer are very good. The service was impeccable thank you Ian and Collin for such a fun experience🍕“

“Good food and great service“

“great food, great prices, great service. relaxed atmosphere. Been going there for as few years now & never had a bad meal.“

“I usually come here for sandwiches, however this time I came for the quick dinners. Lucca's has a few refrigerators full of different dishes. I bought the meat ravioli, lasagna, tortellini, etc The meat ravioli was delicious enough for two and it heats up within minutes. The prices are affordable and it great for folks that don't want to cook.“

“I absolutely love this pizza joint. Their pizzas are amazing! My wife and I usually order a pepperoni, or their veggie garden pizza; it's perfection, every time. To boot, over the phone or in person, their staff have always been kind to me and my family.“

“First time patrons loved everything about our experience food was delicious generous portions did not go home hungry great customer service and definitely will go again, we want to try everything on the menu Bravissimo Gracias por la Norte“

“Had a great meal, Chicken Parm was on point! Kid had Shrimp Pomodoro and loved it! The Peach hard lemonade was delicious!!“

“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!“

“My husband and I were craving pizza. However, the places here in Castro Valley have been disappointing recently. We decided to give Villa Roma a try and see how we liked it. We loved it! We ordered a custom pizza and garden salad. Both were delicious. The garden salad was fresh, flavorful, and filled with a scrumptious variety of vegetables. We will be going back soon.“

“Charles was great! We will be back.“

“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.“

“Really good food and good ole stories from back in the old days.“

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

“Great Lunch Menu Specials!!!“

“They are lucky that the pizza is unquestionably the best, because the wait times are always long, nobody answers the phones, and the online ordering doesnt work unless you use a 3rd party application that upcharges 10% for your convenience.

I hope they bolster their staff on Saturdays in the future.“

“We ended up finding this place by chance because we’re waiting for a table at Bill’s Cafe. We decided to walk the plaza and I smelled the aroma of freshly made pizza. We had to GO in. As a New Yorker, I am seriously picky about my pizza. It needs to be thin, crispy with gooey cheese and a great sauce. This place checks off all of the boxes. The owner was super sweet and explained she got the ingredients from the East coast to make it truly delicious pizza. Don’t sleep on this gem!“

“You know normally I'd see this and say, "Big deal...". It actually was pretty good from maybe 20 years ago or so I last tried this. The two guys working were very cool. I could tell doing a good job meant alot to them. Instead of a $2 tip I gave $2.25. Totally joking. Tip these workers kids!

Vegetarian options: Veterinarian options?.“

“New York Pizza in Pleasanton serves the real deal! I grew up in NY and know an authentic slice when I taste it. Crust was yeasty and perfectly baked. Sauce was heavenly, and there was plenty of mozzarella to top it off.
Yummmy! Very nice service and plenty of booths inside to enjoy your meal.“