Italian Restaurants near San Ramon

“Was there twice in 3 weeks for company team dinners. Food was good, good service was good. Only one bartender for the large group and the main dining room was a miss. The bartender made great drinks, but was clearly overrun with the increased volume.“

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Great Experience at Delarosa Italian Restaurant

Stop by this place for a quick meal and was very impressed with the food and service. The mixed baby green salad with bacon, pears, and tomatoes was fresh and flavorful. The Cioppino soup, loaded with shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari, was a standout—light and refreshing with perfectly cooked seafood.“

“Montecatini in Walnut Creek is one of those old-school Italian spots that never disappoints. The ambiance has a “Goodfellas” vibe—classic, cozy, and full of character, with a timeless feel that makes you feel like you’re stepping into a traditional Italian trattoria. The food here is outstanding, with rich flavors and great attention to detail.

Their specials are always worth trying, especially the swordfish and duck—both are standouts that showcase the restaurant’s commitment to quality. The portions are generous, and every dish feels like a true labor of love. Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer, Montecatini is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates authentic, delicious Italian food in a warm, inviting atmosphere.“

“Our server was wonderful. Reminded me of the old days when some servers were passionate about food and wine and shared their knowledge with joy. Made our experience lovely. He was quite responsive to the fact that we had theater tickets afterward and took good care of us. Food was delicious.“

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

“Yummy food! BUT even before we were ALL FINISHED with our dinners, bus person began to clean off our table & remove bread etc! Even reached across me to remove several plates & silverware not once but several times! Not appropriate! Will we return? YES as the food (veal scallopini & salmon) was delicious!“

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

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

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

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

“Great for large groups and families.“

“Haven't been to Strizzi's in long, long time....Atmosphere has not changed all that much...still crowded, small tables, etc, but the Service was very good. Food well prepared and presented. Server was pleasant, friendly and knowledge ...Enjoyed the meal very much.“

“Wonderful dinner experience with wonderful friends“

“Great ambiance, service, and cuisine!“

“Best Italian food anywhere! Wonderful lasagna, fabulous cioppino, to die for lemoncello sponge cake with lemon sorbet. We have never had a bad meal here.“

“One of my families’s favorites in the area. Not only have we dined here on multiple occasions over the years, we recently hosted my daughter’s 16th birthday party with her friends in their wine room. Planning the event was easy, professional, and with prompt responses. Value was amazing and everyone had such a great time. We look forward to dining here again with nothing but positive experiences.

Vegetarian options: They can customize the dishes for your needs and dietary restrictions

Kid-friendliness: Yes. Very friendly“

“I've been coming to Pancoast for 10+ years: by far my favorite pizza with the best sourdough crust, fresh ingredients and the people are wonderful. Everyone is very community oriented and the new management is keeping everything the same so it's still the Pancoast I know and love!“

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

“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“

“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!“

“Food was great both times i went but the service was a little lacking. First time had appitizer, salad, main course and drinks delivered with in 30 seconds of each other, second time had to stop the server for a refill and asked for more dressing 3 times before giving up“

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

“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.“

“Great food and excellent service highly recommend!“

“The food was fresh and so delicious. Their mixed drink menu was great. Loved their friendly snd accommodating staff. Ambiance was beautiful- they have a great bar and intimate seating room in the house. Will definitely dine here again and bring more friends.“

“love the food and the family“

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

“Family 4 dine in. GREAT price for combo dinner. Soup or salad with pasta and drink. Regular plate large enough to split with an appetizer. The shrimp mushroom pasta was an excellent large 25-30 size. They did not cut any corners in fresh shrimp cooked to perfection. All the food was delivered steaming hot. Pasta was cooked, just right, and it was excellent. We also ordered cheesy bread thumbs up. 63$ Cant beat that for fresh hot Italian food we will be back.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Delicious food and happy happy person“

“One of my favorite places to go casual or not! The food is always amazing and the espresso martinis are a great dessert!“

“Great food and service! We ate inside because it was 100 degrees...again...so we thought we'd brave the "noisy" indoors. Turns out it was only half full on a Sunday at 6:00 p.m. and older people so it was very quiet. We could see how the acoustics were going to make it a very noisy place; hard surfaces everywhere. Our waiter outperformed our needs, as did the bartender, who came over to check on the quality of the Sicilian Etna Rosso wine I was drinking. We loved it, but outdoors looks even better (once the temp dropped!). Note: wine list is expensive and there aren't any "fallback"-priced everyday wines, so be prepared for a little sticker shock.“

“Delicious Italian deli serving sandwiches, appetizers, drinks, ready to heat dinners, Italian grocery items. The quality of food is very good and the staff is very friendly. There is indoor and outdoor seating. I would highly recommend this place.“

“Friendly and helpful staff“

“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“

“Good food and great service“

“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.“

“My niece and I stopped here by chance. We were driving home to AZ around dinnertime. We were going to go to a BBQ place but had to turn around as we were going in the wrong direction, when my niece spotted this place. I'm always open to pizza, so we decided to give it a try.
For starters, there is very little parking, but we are able to snag a spot. We went in and couldn't agree on one kind of pizza. We noticed that they had mini ten inch pizzas. So that's what we decided to do, and we each ordered our own. I customized the supreme as I don't care for bacon bits or olives. My niece ordered the barbecue chicken. There's just one small table with four chairs to sit at, so we hung out there while our pizzas were being made.
When they informed us the pizza was ready, we went up to the counter. The pizza box was extremely hot and heavy! When we got out into the car and looked at them, they were huge! It's a very generous ten inch pizza!
Due to the lack of space and parking, we tooled across the street to trader, joe's and ate in their parking lot! The pizza was so loaded and so filling that we each could barely finish three pieces from our respective pizza. I'm very glad we had an ice chest in the car! I just enjoyed leftovers heated up in my air fryer.
I would one hundred percent recommend this place! They have a pizza that is about twenty-eight inches around. I noticed the to go boxes, and one was really big! I think that pizza size is the granddaddy! They also have a Mac daddy!
Don't let the location and appearance fool you. Get a pizza from here asap!“

“I had the chicken parmesan. Sauce was a little thin but tasted pretty good. It was served with some penne pasta and vegetables that were both cooked just right. It seemed a little overpriced, but what isn't these days? Dinner and a glass of wine were just under 40 per person.“

“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.“

“Charles was great! We will be back.“

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

“This place is under new ownership and reopened today so we went to check it out!

Being from the bay, the pizza reminded me of Bronco Billy’s pizza in Union City. So fresh, not greasy and worth the money!

I was concerned reading about the pricing but I didn’t see this as an issue as the quality and number of people a pizza can feed matter! I’ve easily spent $50-60 on a round table pizza when you get an L specialty. Here a family size runs at a similar price and feeds more people (5-7). I think it’s a great option for parties and team events. I also went to breakfast at a local brunch spot and paid $50 for 2 people so I guess it’s all relative!

Definitely check it out! Everything inside is brand new, that’s a perk! Inviting interior and not cheesy looking

Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian and vegan options!

Dietary restrictions: They had a gluten free crust which was huge for me! I have an allergy

Parking: There’s lots of parking and some are shaded

Kid-friendliness: Lots of games for kids to play including a racing game, slot machines, etc. Great kids food options too!

Wheelchair accessibility: Lots of open areas and not only booth seating! There’s tables inside and outside“

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

“Great Lunch Menu Specials!!!“

“Don’t sleep on this place! The salad was HUGE and it was only $8. The pizza was delicious and very reasonably priced. We also left with our pick up order with their menu and some coupons for next time’s order. I’m looking forward to trying their chicken wings next!!!“

“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?.“

“Cozy and courteous staffs“