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888 Ristorante Italiano

Restaurant Italian restaurant

Italian classics from gnocchi to seafood served at an intimate bistro with lots of natural light. People often mention good, Italian, restaurant, great, service, staff, Great, delicious, recommend,


Address

888 Laurel St #3951, San Carlos, CA 94070

Website

www.888ristoranteitaliano.com

Contact

(650) 591-0920

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (101 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 5 to 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 1 PM, 5 to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 1 PM, 5 to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 1 PM, 5 to 8 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 1 PM, 5 to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 5 to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (17) Italian (16) restaurant (14) great (13) service (11) staff (10) Great (8) delicious (6) recommend (6)
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  • 5/5 Chris W C K. 8 months ago on Google
    Really pleased with this neighborhood restaurant. Prices are extremely reasonable and very well priced wines. Well done!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom N. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome !! The owner, Vince , has created an excellent fresh menu! Check it out! Delicious!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fraser S. 5 years ago on Google
    VERY GOOD - small Italian place. Food was excellent. Pesto pasta and branzino. Bread pudding desert was fantastic.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jenny R. 5 years ago on Google
    Cute, small Italian restaurant. Atmosphere and service were great! Food was all perfectly prepared. However, nothing was amazing or surprising.
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  • 4/5 C L. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good, very hot food. The lasagna was delicious as was the Alfredo and fettuccine. Chicken was a bit tough and service was ok.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 classplace1978 7 years ago on Google
    Sucks!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe c. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 5/5 Scott 5 years ago on Google
    Small, awesome place to have a great meal at with a great staff to wait on you.

  • 4/5 Stephen S. 6 years ago on Google
    Good food. Not cheap but high quality and great for an evening out.

  • 1/5 Kyle R. 6 years ago on Google
    Came in after 8 and there was no one there to seat me! I didn't want to disturb the other guests so I didn't yell for someone haha, but I waited a few minutes because I was looking forward to eating there. I went to Spasso instead; they are down the street and it's the exact same price. I will come back and revise my review and compare the two restaurants.

  • 5/5 Ron M. 6 years ago on Google
    Best gnocchi this side of Montreal and Italy!!

  • 4/5 Muna R. 6 years ago on Google
    Very nice place with great food. Will visit again

  • 5/5 Lisa W. 6 years ago on Google
    AMAZING! LOVE THIS PLACE!!!

  • 5/5 Jorge H. 7 years ago on Google
    The food the service its s good feeling its like being at home

  • 5/5 Liina W. 7 years ago on Google
    very authentic italian place. definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Kees de J. 7 years ago on Google
    They cook very well. Best Italian restaurant I visited in recent years.

  • 5/5 Matt G. 1 year ago on Google
    Authentic Italian food reminds us of Italy. Several classic dishes, and always a few good specials. Staff is has a friendly, family feel. Atmosphere is nice, never pretentious. One of the top Italian places in the Bay Area.

  • 5/5 Donna W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place with great seafood. The outdoor seating takes up their parking lot so you have to look for street parking, but otherwise would highly recommend. They also have live music on Friday nights.

  • 5/5 M'lis T. 1 year ago on Google
    I never had a favorite restaurant until a friend introduced me to 888 years ago. Vince, the owner, is a truly stand-up guy, & staff member George has been with them since the beginning. I’ve Never had a disappointing meal & when there are dietary restrictions amongst our dining party, they have come through stellarly. Remember: ask for that crispy pancetta on the homemade soup of the day, mmmmmm nom nom nom!!

  • 4/5 Yoram D. 2 years ago on Google
    Service and food was great. My daughter has celiac, and they were happy to assist. All pastas have a gluten free option and some of the other dishes are also gf.

  • 5/5 Michael H. 2 years ago on Google
    Just went there yesterday for the first time. Excellent Italian food and great service. We will be going back often.

  • 5/5 Brian H. 1 year ago on Google
    A very good Italian restaurant. They really have made us of Laurel Streets generous parklet policy to expand their capacity. Service was attentive. Two of us split a Caesar salad and each half was plated nicely. And the entrées we quite good. Definitely on our go back to list.

  • 5/5 Cynthia C. 1 year ago on Google
    We have been coming to 888 for at least 13+ years. They always deliver very tasty dishes. We shared the Chicken Parmesan and Rissoto. OMG, they were both amazing. I highly recommend this quaint delicious restaurant.

  • 5/5 Dave M. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent Italian restaurant. They offer daily specials and have an outstanding regular menu. There is a good wine selection available. The staff is outstanding and exceptionally helpful. The staff goes out of their way for the customer. Recommend reservation due to limited seating.

  • 5/5 manju r. 1 year ago on Google
    Authentic delicious Italian food. Very homely service. Love it!!

  • 5/5 Geoff T. 11 months ago on Google
    Excellent Italian cuisine. The restaurant is small but not noisy, very easy to enjoy a good conversation.

  • 5/5 Gretchen V. 11 months ago on Google
    Food and service were perfect. Our new favorite place in San Carlos.

  • 5/5 Jeffrey A. 8 months ago on Google
    So good I ate dinner there two nights in a row!

  • 5/5 Mark S. 10 months ago on Google
    Always great pasta selection and quality, along with friendly, attentive service, and a good wine list.

  • 5/5 Lynn C. 3 years ago on Google
    Lunch was wonderful, everything from the food, staff, table distancing. Can't wait to come back!

  • 5/5 Mario B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Italian restaurant. The food and service is always the best.

  • 5/5 David H. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is my first choice site. Of all restaurants I know I favor it most. I never miss an opportunity to go to visit this place. Whenever I I need a special supper, this place comes straight to my head. fresh and all sorts of food and a rich cuisine.generous staff members, and good vibes. Also important, the cost is affordable. I recommend this restaurant with no hesitation.

  • 4/5 Ed M. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best Italian restaurants. I love the cozy, atmosphere. You can get good food all over the Bay Ares, but not the cozyness.

  • 5/5 Jasmine S. 3 years ago on Google
    Favorite date night spot!

  • 5/5 Lisa H. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is good though the marinara sauce was watery. Wine was good but the Aperol Spritz though good was a little pale.

  • 5/5 Jennifer N. 4 years ago on Google
    The owner Vince was kind enough to allow us to book out 3/4 of his place for my MIL birthday celebration. He and his staff were very knowledgeable about Cross Contamination for Gluten Free customers and were able to make any pasta dish GF/DF. Not only do they have a wonderful list of wines, they will recommend pairings as well-and they did an amazing job. I cannot recommend this business enough!

  • 5/5 Karn J. 5 years ago on Google
    As expected. Good service, great food. Was a quick dining option and they did not disappoint.

  • 5/5 Joe C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great authentic Italian

  • 4/5 Ed M. 4 years ago on Google
    Cozy, intimate atmosphere and good food

  • 5/5 Douglas W. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff. Order was right on time. Very clean food was delicious

  • 5/5 Thomas M. 3 years ago on Google
    We always enjoy 888! Tonight, the Octopus appetizer was superb. We're always taken care of!

  • 5/5 Bo H. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a very good experience in this place with my kids. The food comes quickly and the customer service is just great. Prices are fair.

  • 4/5 Alex D. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food, personable staff, and sensible portions!

  • 5/5 T H. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely a place worth stopping by, the food is good and well prepared, the prices are convenient and it is consistently neat here. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Margorie S. 3 years ago on Google
    They offer a nice variety of delicious food. I like dining here. Employees are always very welcoming, rates are fair and the spot is always neat.

  • 1/5 Abo Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Rude customer service

  • 1/5 Amr S. 4 years ago on Google
    Rude

  • 5/5 Alan M. 5 years ago on Google
    Fancy Italian holdover from the seventies food better than expected

  • 5/5 Eduardo C. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food Great attention

  • 5/5 Oleksandr D. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice place. Great food and feels like at home

  • 5/5 Al K. 5 years ago on Google
    Vince is the most kind levelheaded guy you’d ever want to meWy, and the Lasagna is my favorite.

  • 5/5 Sidney de F. 5 years ago on Google
    Real Italian, try the veal.

  • 5/5 Ms. Melissa R. 5 years ago on Google
    Ciao Vito! We love your restaurant and your nephew is so sweet, respectful and very passionate with his dishes, you can truly taste the amore in everything he creates! This place was undiscovered to my sister and I who have been locals of the san carlos area all our lives until recently. Your restaurant is a true gem in this area and from now on our most favorite restaurant of all san carlos. It is so difficult to find a restaurant that values true Italian culture and passion. To anyone who wants real authentic hospitality and kindness from the owner and chefs, this is the place to not only fill your belly but fill your heart too! Tanto complimenti, Missy e Ginetta

  • 4/5 Joe A. 5 years ago on Google
    I had a great time here. While the table on the sidewalk was a little weird having people walking by and looking at me eating, it was amusing as well and worth it given the weather was great. Had to look around at first to find any staff, but once I did he was amazing. Food was absolutely amazing! The bolognese was delicious, but the chocolate Carmel sea salt gelato was among the best desserts I have ever had. Will definitely eat here again.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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