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.“

“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.“

“On the first chilly fall night we enjoyed excellent escarole and bean soup as well as black bean and prosciutto soup! We followed those huge bowls (which were so large we each took half home) with the best salad slice of pizza BAR NONE ANYWHERE, and delicious Eggplant Rollatini.

Frank’s isn’t just pizza but delicious Italian food as well. Angelo is a lovely and generous guy. Our only negative is that the bathrooms could surely use updating and improvement.“

“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!!!!!“

“Angelina's Fine Italian Deli is a culinary treasure in Hawthorne, renowned for its authentic Italian sandwiches and homemade salads. The deli's chicken cutlets are particularly noteworthy. The generous portions and the deli's commitment to quality. With a warm and welcoming staff, Angelina's provides not just a meal, but an experience that resonates with the comfort of traditional Italian hospitality. The deli's atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it an ideal spot for a casual lunch or a hearty take-out dinner. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Angelina's Fine Italian Deli is a must-visit for anyone seeking the flavors of Italy served with a side of genuine care.“

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

“Fabulous service, food and atmosphere!! Highly recommend!!“

“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 .“

“The best pizza in NJ“

“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!!!“

“First time with a friend that knew everyone. Atmosphere is wonderful. Staff all very attentive. 5 of us all ordered specials and no one was disappointed. Owner was gracious and attentive even when it got crowded. This is a must go location in Ridgewood.“

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

“Lavagna has become our favorite restaurant in Rockland County since its opening earlier this year. We’ve had a half dozen dinners there, and recently tried their Sunday brunch. The menu is creative and contemporary, with daily specials that bring new flavor discoveries each time we visit. The wine list is extensive, thoughtfully curated, and reasonably priced. Highly recommended!“

“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.“

“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.“

“The food it’s delicious! We love everyone that we tried so far! Highly recommend.“

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

“A wonderful Meal and great service every time. BYOB is an added plus“

“Muy buena comida y buena atención un sitio agradable“

“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.😋“

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

“$dumbanddumb I am being left out I will be honest they raped me and Katherine told me mr menzel hired people to say tommy but Stewart from b and f paint can show Ryan Henry is now owner of this“

“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.“

“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“

“Best thin crust pizza around! Staff very friendly“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Very welcoming, great food, wonderful service. Casual atmosphere with 5 star food. Being a BYOB made it perfect. We could enjoy our favorite wines and keep the tab very, very reasonable. My only regret was not coming here sooner. It was like dining with family without the arguments. Lol. Don't drive by this wonderful place like I did for years. You won't be disappointed. Parking is no problem as they have their own lot.“

“Excellent food & service!“

“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“

“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 !“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“The best of the best place to come and enjoy the ultimate dinner party on a Thursday night. Ten stars! The food is absolutely delicious and the environment is exhilarating. A must place to come and visit. Thank me later.“

“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“

“We live in Rhode Island and visit Wayne often. Positano never disappoints. Whether it be delivery or dine in the food is excellent. Rigatoni with vodka was awesome! Pizza is fantastic! The special stuffed mushrooms were amazing- we even took an order back to the hotel with us. The service was outstanding and it’s a nice dining atmosphere. We will be back again for sure!!“

“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.“

“Always great food and friendly service.“

“First off I want to say that the world needs more Gino! I came to New Jersey for work and was brought here for lunch, and I want to say right off the bat that Gino made the atmosphere welcoming and just fun In General, not to mention the pizza was hands down the best pizza I've ever had in my life! And I love pizza. Don't waste any time and just go get a slice and say hi to gino! You won't be disappointed.“

“The food is incredible everytime I am in town all I want to do is go eat there“