36 Best Italian Restaurants near Union City

“If you're craving pasta but don't have time to go to a sit-down Italian restaurant, then this place is for you.

The pasta here is delicious and it's better than most restaurants. Here, you can create your own pasta dish and the friendly chefs behind the counter cooks it for you. You get to select the type of sauce, the type of veggies, and the type of protein.

Lately we've been ordering the pink sauce (from the secret menu) which is a mixture of the marinara sauce and Alfredo sauce. There's 2 types of marinara sauces: fresh herd (taste sweet like ripe tomatoes) and meaty (taste like Italian sausage). Either one is good.“

“I’m always telling my friends about A-Town Pizza in Union City because it’s just that good! Every time I go, I know I’m getting fresh, hot, and delicious pizza. The crust is the perfect balance of crispy and soft, and they don’t skimp on the toppings. Whether you’re into classic pepperoni or something fully loaded, you really can’t go wrong.

But what really makes this place special is the owner, Green. He’s super down-to-earth and one of the kindest people you’ll meet. He genuinely cares about his customers, and you can tell he puts a lot of love into the food. It’s that kind of place where you feel like family, not just another customer.

On top of the great pizza, their wings and garlic bread are solid too. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the service is always on point.

If you haven’t been to A-Town Pizza, you’re seriously missing out. Give it a try—you won’t be disappointed!

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“Even though they only had 1 cook the food came out fast.“

“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!“

“Food was fantastic! Covid has hit all restaurants hard and La Stanza was new to Menlo Park opening in January 2020. The owner / chef has his Italian cuisine dialed. The cesar salad was dressed to perfection served on a chilled plate w/shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano.. Delish! My short rib ravioli special was exactly what I was hoping for. Hand made in house pasta baked to perfection. My wife had the sacchettto vegi pasta pocket stuffed w/vegis . The red sauce had tremendous flavor... and perfect to mop up with the bread. 🤪... This place is a must try!“

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

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

“Great service. Great food“

“We went to Che Fivo to celebrate our 51st anniversary. Right away we were seated at a corner table which was requested by me. Our server was efficient and friendly as were all thee service personnel. The margerita pizza had crispy crust, fresh tasting tomato sauce and excellent flavor. We also shared The orecchiette pasta with sausage and mushrooms— excellent, and the radiatori pasta with tomato cream and vodka, also excellent! The brocoletti were one of the most flavorful and the budino di cioccolato was divine!“

“Great for large groups and families.“

“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!“

“We went here to celebrate our daughter's birthday. We all enjoyed our meals very much. They have a great wine list with several wonderful Napa/Sonoma/Healdsburg/Paso/Livermore choices. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. We would visit again.“

“Highly recommended!!

This was my first time trying Olive Garden, and everything was amazing. I had one of their homemade soups as an appetizer, it was so flavorful. I also ordered the Herb-Grilled Salmon 😋 and it was absolutely delicious, definitely a 10/10. The Chicken Alfredo was really nice as well.

The whole staff was welcoming and polite, especially our server Andy. Thank you for the great 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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“I always feel so welcome at Strizzi’s, thanks especially to Jessica, Jessa, Brenda and Evelyn. They greet me warmly every time I come in, take my order quickly, and the food arrives before I even know it and it’s always fresh, always delicious. I almost always go with something simple, like spaghetti marinara, and I swear it’s the best I’ve had anywhere. More than anything, what keeps me coming back are those amazing servers: they’re the sweetest, most genuine people you could hope to meet. Their kindness and care make the whole experience feel personal, and that turns a meal into something special. I can’t recommend Strizzi’s highly enough.“

“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.“

“Been going to Porky's Pizza since the late 60's“

“the best chicken Caesar salad and garlic toast - love this Newark location and vibe!“

“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.“

“Came here with my family and the food is absolutely amazing. Very authentic and amazing salsa. If the salsa is good you know the food Is good. The staff are very attentive and make sure your set while you enjoy your food. Best little family restaurant in the area!!“

“Hands down, absolutely incredibly delicious!“

“This spot nails it! The wings are perfectly crispy, and the pizza tastes wonderfully homemade—you can tell they use fresh ingredients. Don't skip the calzone; it's generously filled and baked beautifully. A true neighborhood gem for comfort food. 5/5“

“Mi fermo spesso da Cafe Borrone per un caffè e una brioche, ma non riesco a trovare il locale nell’app Coverflex: accettate i buoni pasto?“

“This is a well overdue review. My family and I came here a few weeks ago for some pizza to take home and grabbed a beer while we waited. Collin was the one who helped us. Amazing service & very knowledgeable. Our favorites were Purple Potato & Webbs Double Sausage pizzas. You’ve also gotta try their Bacon Arugula Salad…. Fire!“

“Great place for a nice dinner with your love. Patio & service is excellent 🎉“

“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.“

“first time here - we loved it! excellent wine list“

“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.“

“The owners are always nice. Great pizza!! Just the way Round Table should be!“

“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?.“

“I will be there tonight for the comedy show. I grew up in Hayward since the 70s.“

“I ate here twice in the last week. The pizzas are excellent. The Ceasars salad is surprisingly good. Although, last night I decided to just have the Ceasars for dinner so I added the chicken. What a disappointment. The chicken tasted store bought, not fresh. It was sliced about 1/8 inch thick, 4 inches long 1/2 inch wide. 4 pieces, maybe 5. The salad itself was still good. Skip the chicken and order garlic bread to fill up, it was very good.

The wine selection could/should be better. It's California after all.“

“definitely a top pizza in the bay“