50 Best Italian Restaurants near Oakland

“Wonderful Italian food. Celebrated our anniversary with family. Homemade ravioli were delish. Will return soon.

Kid-friendliness: Kids had child portions of macaroni which were ample. Loved the bread and table bruschetta.“

“Attended a baby shower. The food was the best I have ever had in a long time. Everything was delicious. I will be back really soon“

“Great Italian restaurant, great service and atmosphere. But the most important thing is the food - the food we received was a wonderful ray of Italy on this rainy day. Even though there were loud parties nearby, it was great. It's definitely worth visiting.“

“We have ordered from Frank's numerous times with no issues. Tonight, driver arrived with 2 items missing and instead of leaving the items he had, took them with him....cold when he returned. Must have thought he was an Indy car driver on the way back because all the sauce for the mussels was gone, box was saturated. When questioned, he checked and said Ooops, sorry, and left. Called and spoke with the Manager who seemed less than Customer Service concerned although did offer another order of mussels. Unfortunately, with the fear of sabotage on the replacement due to complaining, we declined. Should have offered some kind of refund. As a Client Svc Mgr this is an unacceptable response to a dissatisfied client. We will not be ordering from Frank's again. I guess they have enough clients to not care about EVERY client. Shame!“

“Grabbed a takeaway from here a few weeks back. So welcoming, I spoke with the owner for a while - an incredibly warm and charming fellow. The young lady serving was very polite and helpful. Pizza was huge, reasonably priced and for me, delicious. Don't think you can go wrong.“

“Excellent Italian food. They know what it should be.“

“One baddest dudes I know..“

“Tonight I had the pleasure to dine at Bici restaurant in Ramsey, NJ. From the minute I walked in, I knew I was going to like it! You are greeted in such a warm and friendly manner. One of the owners, Marcello makes his rounds around the room speaking to his customers and making you feel at home. Everything I ordered was delicious and the waiters are so polite and attentive. Pleasant atmosphere and I will be back again. Thank you staff for your hospitality. It’s a BYOB. It’s a small restaurant with outdoor dining. Definitely 5 stars!!!!!“

“The atmosphere and food is always 5 ⭐️. Met Mario the chef fantastic !“

“Another wonderful evening at Cibo e Vino. Delicious meals, great atmosphere, friendly staff. Anything we’ve ordered has been outstanding. And love that it’s so close to home!“

“No matter what you order, it is delicious. The family is always so friendly and welcoming. Prices are reasonable.“

“The best pizza in NJ“

“Always try to the best, make the customers happy, make sure they enjoy their meals. give a good service and good food.Mezza Luna Bistro .“

“Joanne and her staff took such good care of our party. You must go here with your loved ones and experience an amazing atmosphere.“

“Monica‘s restaurant is a great place to eat delicious food. Very friendly professional, hard-working staff.“

“Amazing spot. Have been here a bunch now. Great for date nights; girls nights and event a solo date. Staff is well versed in their food, kind, patient. I enjoyed just bringing a book and enjoying time“

“Fabulous food, excellent service, wonderful restaurant !!!“

“Absolutely amazing. Julia was our waitress and she was very attentive but not overbearing like others can be. She knew when to come and check on us and when we just wanted to be. Food was as always, delicious.“

“Excellent food and service always an enjoyable evening at Michael Angelo’s in Fairfield“

“Had my daughter’s bridal shower here Saturday. It was amazing. My friends all said it was one of the best bridal shower they have been to. A large selection of food and fabulous ambience. I highly recommend! You won’t be disappointed.😋“

“Not your typical Italian restaurant, with chicken parm, Veal marsala, chicken francese etc. Quite different & delicious. Friendly wait staff and very attentive and hospitable. Appreciative owner. A favorite for sure.“

“Muy buena comida y buena atención un sitio agradable“

“Had a surprise birthday party here for my sister in law. The staff, including Brianna and Jasmine were fantastic. They were so accommodating with our requests and the service and food were on point! We were able to arrive early to decorate our party area that already looked very nice without our decorations. We picked off their standard party menu but they had no problem tweaking it to our requests. Last minute requests for pasta and butter for kids was no problem. We have already placed a deposit for my daughter's bridal shower for next year. Also..BYOB!!!“

“I recently celebrated my birthday at an Amore restaurant, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment we walked in, the warm ambiance made me feel right at home. The staff was friendly and attentive, Marco and Roberto ensured our evening went smoothly from start to finish. The food was absolutely phenomenal. We started with an assortment of antipasti & family style appetizers that were fresh and bursting with flavor. My guests enjoyed a variety of dishes, from delicate seafood pasta to juicy skirt steak, and everyone left raving about their meals. The portions were generous, and each dish felt like it had been prepared with so much care and attention. To top off the meal, we indulged in classic cheese cakes, chocolate cake, espresso, cappuccino…all with just the right amount of sweetness. Overall, this restaurant made my birthday celebration extra special. The combination of delicious food, excellent service, and cozy atmosphere created the perfect dining experience. I can’t wait to return! Thank you, Marcos and Roberto ❤️“

“We had my daughters baby shower here yesterday. The food was absolutely amazing! The manager Sam was extremely easy to work with long distance (I live in Pennsylvania). The wait staff were very friendly and attentive . I would highly recommend this place for a private party.“

“E&V has the BEST Italian food ever., why go anywhere else. E&V has been around for over 50years. Thank you for great food always. Eric“

“Excellent service amazing food great atmosphere we love Aussie's you must go and try it“

“Such a great place, from the food to the staff there is no where else I go to enjoy quality time with friends and family. love it here and thank you Ilpanino for always going above and beyond.“

“Recommend: Pork Braciole & Meatball with gnocchi, fettuccine Alfredo with chicken
Good: clams and mussels in white wine garlic sauce, pan seared scallops with rigatoni
Meh: house salad

The pork Braciole was very unique but the meatballs and gnocchi were a little too soft for it to be perfect.

The clams and mussels were tasty and the sauce was thickened and was delicious on the bread.

The scallops were sliced thinly and ended up being a little overcooked.

Fettuccine Alfredo in my opinion the noodles were too thin to hold up to the thick sauce but it was the favorite of others.“

“The 1st two times here were a bit of a disappointment. Bad rude service and subpar food. I guess the 3rd time is the charm. We had amazing service, great atmosphere and awesome food. Everything was great and we are planning on going back this week.“

“Best thin crust pizza around! Staff very friendly“

“This is my husband’s favorite pizza. He has been coming to this place since he was in high school. The best! We love positano!“

“My son is a pizza lover. It was our first time at this family Italian restaurant and pizza spot. My son gave his two thumbs up approval. It will now be our pizza spot when we are in the area.

Kid-friendliness: It's a small quaint family restaurant, and children are most welcome there.

Parking: Free parking big parking lots.“

“I would put this restaurant above just about any restaurant in the state of New Jersey and maybe all restaurants in Jersey as far as freshness Taste price and service. Everyone I ever brought here was amazed at how good the food is.As I’m reading all these reviews, there’s always that one who will find something wrong so they can sound like they know more than everybody else. this restaurant is in a class all its own trust me. The owner Rosario, who is the chef is one of the nicest people you will ever meet and his food is truly amazing. The best experience I ever had and every time I come the experience is absolutely amazing. By the way, I’ve been in just about every restaurant around. I’m in the restaurant business. I should know. if I could give this Restaurant 10 stars I would.“

“Excellent food & service!“

“We had a wonderful Dinner at Novelli Restaurant in Wayne NJ yesterday celebrating my amazing Wife Karen's birthday. Food,service and ambiance was outstanding !“

“Wow! We just had pasta alla vodka with breaded chicken and garlic knots… completely amazing! It was so delicious and plentiful! I’d never ordered before but have it a try bc of the Dine2Donate this evening and everything was super delicious. We will be coming back soon! Thank you for supporting our swimmers. 💕💕💕“

“Saturday was our first time at Fiona’s I’m already planning to return! Our server Banna was excellent as were the rest of the staff The food was excellent and the portions were nicely sized which included a dinner salad. Lovely atmosphere too.“

“Very cozy intimate Italian restaurant with a great menu. Daily lunch and dinner specials available. This I a local neighborhood storefront place with very attentive professional service. Large portions with nice dessert options. This is a BYOB with stemware provided. Definitely an old school vibe. Can’t wait to go back.

Parking: On street parking“

“There is never a time that I can say that the experience wasn’t exceptional from start to finish. The food is always incredibly fresh, and you could truly taste the quality in every bite. The menu offers a wonderful variety of Italian dishes, each prepared with great attention to detail. The staff at Villa Rosa were equally impressive, providing friendly and attentive service that makes each meal even more enjoyable. They were knowledgeable about the menu and eager to ensure that the dining experience was perfect. Check them out for your next event as well! They supplied my office with a great variety for our holiday party this year! Overall, Villa Rosa is a gem in Hawthorne that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for delicious Italian cuisine and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.“

“We have never had a bad meal here, and this time was even better than the last. The lobster ravioli with rock shrimp in vodka sauce was perfectly cooked and seasoned, as was the malfadine with crumbled sausage and peas. The pasta is never overcooked, unlike some area restaurants.“

“This pizza is shockingly good! I've had it all, including in Italy - North and South - and this made the bar!“

“Had my surprise 60th birthday party at Arca. It is beautiful restaurant the choir loft is a great place for a small gathering and the food was amazing. The staff was so attentive to my guest and their service was amazing! Can't wait to go back for dinner.“

“Amazing food, the staff is friendly and on point with the service. Stephanie is amazing! Highly recommend“

“Has been our favorite restaurant for quite a few years. I LOVE their Veal Chop (I've had close to 100 over the years!!) and if i stray and go to pasta, the Wild Mushroom Ravioli has one of the best sauces you'll ever taste. My friend loves the Lasagna, various Chicken dishes and this time, she said the Orechiette alla Maria was so delicious! We've been starting with the Hot Antipasto for Two to get a taste of varied favorites (but they let us substitute NO mussels for extra clams). The Caesar Salad is always crisp and tasty. The service is outstanding and friendly with ample busboys delivering the extras and cleaning the table. We should also mention the super-friendly hostesses who start your meal off with a very positive note. Thank you all for an all-around enjoyable evening time and time again!“

“The food is always top notch & the Menu goes on for miles . You’ll keep coming back time after time.“

“3 lunch specials Incredible value and quality is top notch Absolutely delicious! Thank you 🌟“

“Greeted & seated immediately upon arrival even though we were early for our reservation! Excellent & very attentive wait staff! The food was delicious & plentiful! A very bright, lovely restaurant with “Delicious Italian Food”!!!“

“Always great food and friendly service.“

“The food is always delicious. Rosario also supports organizations through dining to donate/coupon days contributing a percentage of the proceeds supporting humanitarian causes. You cannot beat that!“