Best places: Italian restaurants in California

Quaint, family-owned mainstay since 1952 for Italian meats, cheeses, sandwiches & baked goods.

👍👍 This gelato is soooo good. My second time here since I first tried it. Super creamy and I always look forward to stopping here when in SB. They give you a lot in the small for the price. My favorite is the mango but I should probably try other flavors too. They also have free pup cups for your dogg...

Stylish destination with a terrace serving traditional Italian dishes, with a vegan menu.

Sandwiches & pastas, plus grocery items, offered in a cozy Italian spot with indoor & outdoor seats.

Known for old-world style ravioli, this homey Italian deli dishes up hot dishes & hefty sandwiches.

Welcoming, informal restaurant serving Argentine & Italian specialties for dine-in or carryout.

A simple menu of thin-crust pies & calzones lures longtime fans to this no-frills, cash-only joint.

Market offering ready-to-eat pizzas, pastas, breads & desserts, plus beer, wine & groceries.

Branch of a counter-serve Italian joint since 1963 featuring pizzas, pastas & sandwiches.

Casual restaurant features funky decor & serves a traditional menu of Italian favorites.

Enduring farm-to-fork eatery with old-world flair preparing a family-style menu of Italian classics.

Humble, local deli fixing hot beef & pastrami sandwiches & other Italian subs since 1929.

Pizzeria turning out thin-crust pies in a space lined with New York City street signs & graffiti.

Innovative thin-crust pies with toppings including lemon garlic chicken, caramelized pears & capers.

Vibrant, family-friendly spot serves up pizza & old-school Italian classics in a no-frills setting.

High-end restaurant located in a historic old home offers formal Italian dining in a regal setting.

Popular Italian haunt serving hearty classics, from osso buco to eggplant parm, in a low-key venue.

Compact pizzeria with a wood-fired oven cooking up Neapolitan-style pies with creative toppings.

Cozy, low-key Italian restaurant offering pizza, pasta, sandwiches & salads for dine-in or takeout.

Casual neighborhood trattoria with Italian classics & espresso in colorful, contemporary quarters.