Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in East Bay

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Updated November 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in East Bay? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

De La Torre's Trattoria

4.8

4.8 (1576)

$30 and under

Italian

Pleasanton

About the restaurant

De La Torre's is a quintessential Italian trattoria. Our recipe is not a secret- we prepare and serve delicious food using quality ingredients. The menu is distinctly Italian offering trattoria classics and our hallmark special menu which changes daily to accentuate the freshness of locally grown produce, naturally raised meats and freshly caught fish presented in numerous creative dishes.

The wine list showcases exceptional and unusual varietals from small producers and family wineries in Italy and in California.

The service is friendly, efficient and professional.

Simply put, we feature delectable food at a fair price, food people want to eat everyday.

Top review

jenniferGold

Dined on Nov 4, 2026

My favorite place in the bay area :) yummy food, great people

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Popular dish

Chicken

Chianti's

4.7

4.7 (891)

$30 and under

Italian

Brentwood

About the restaurant

In its chic and inviting eatery, Chianti's Ristorante serves classic Italian fare with passion and know-how. Appetizers include the prawns sautéed in a white wine pesto sauce, toasted bruschetta and the salmon carpaccio with mozzarella and capers. Chianti's Ristorante's house specialties include the hearty meatballs with spaghetti in a peppery tomato sauce, the baby manila clams with linguini, the chicken gorgonzola with apples, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes and the Italian sausage cannelloni. A vast selection of vegetarian dishes abound, with options like artichoke stuffed ravioli, pasta primavera and the classic eggplant parmesan being just a couple of the tasty highlights. Enjoy Chianti's Ristorante's luscious tiramisu, made with espresso drenched ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, with a rich cup of cappuccino. For a wonderful night out filled with authentic and delicious Italian cuisine, Chianti's Ristorante does it best.

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KenGold

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food, made fresh, service is good, they got very busy, so the waiter had his hands full.

Montecatini Restaurant - Walnut Creek

4.9

4.9 (1022)

$30 and under

Italian

Walnut Creek

About the restaurant

Montecatini is a stable for Walnut Creek as it opened October 17, 1989, the day of the Loma Prieta earthquake in California. Since then, Montecatini Ristorante has become a place for "regulars" to enjoy a true Italian dining experience. We are a loud and bustling environment where many have come to say we're like family. All our dishes are meticulously prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients. Our pastas and entrees are served piping hot from our kitchen to your table.

Montecatini has been awarded "Best of East Bay" for Best Italian Restaurant in the East Bay Area by Diablo Magazine for several years. As of January 2022 our chef, Ermes Paulin, has passed ownership down to two of Montecatini's long-time employees, Terrance and Taylor George. They plan to keep Montecatini thriving on its "old school" vibe while enhancing the cocktail and wine program. So come in and experience Montecatini for yourself and see what a true hidden gem we are!

Top review

Maria Fatima

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing service from Marco, Skylar and staff! The food was amazing. My mocktail was so good! We will be back!

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4.9

4.9 (1215)

$31 to $50

Italian

Berkeley

About the restaurant

Creekwood Restaurant offers authentic California-Italian dining in Berkeley. Experience cozy, wood-paneled ambiance while enjoying our custom Neapolitan pizzas, freshly made pasta, and seasonal dishes. We are proud to be a neighborhood favorite, specializing in locally sourced ingredients, steak, seafood, and house-made desserts. Join us for a full dinner menu or a delightful Weekend Brunch! Find us on Sacramento Street. We are now offereing a full bar in addition to our beer and wine.

*Please note that if you make an outdoor reservation, we may not be able to accommodate an indoor table due to inclement weather.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Nov 4, 2026

We went on a Tuesday night and the restaurant was actually full. The arancini appetizer was delicious and the Caesar salad was sooo good. Our pizzas were fabulous- the mushroom and the Italian sausage. Service was excellent!

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Popular dish

Meatballs

Marzano

4.9

4.9 (1173)

$30 and under

Italian

Oakland

About the restaurant

Just like the small family-owned trattorias of Italy, Marzano is simple, rustic, and generous in spirit. Executive Chef, Robert Holt, draws his inspiration from Southern-Italy, with an emphasis on wood-fired Neapolitan pizza.

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MichaelGold

Dined 2 days ago

Marzano’s is consistently excellent. A real go-to!

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Experience

25% OFF Bottles of Wine on Wednesday

Experience

Aperetivo O'Clock

Primavera Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1171)

$30 and under

Italian

San Ramon

About the restaurant

PrimaverA ristorante serves both quality interpretations of classic Italian dishes and daring new ventures into the new territories of food. Our restaurant offers the choice to watch the art of cooking as it occurs in the open-kitchen main dining room or with the nearly year-round beautiful weather that allows for our guests to enjoy the action of the surrounding area and fresh air, dining on our outdoor side patio. The bar and lounge dining area is certainly open for all guests enjoying lounge setting for both lunch and dinner service. For drinks, we offer a well thought for and premium handcrafted cocktails & beers created and chosen by our manager as well as an ever evolving Wine-List with plenty of choices by the glass. For larger groups and more private dining, our Tuscan Banquet dining room is open every day for all party sizes when availability permits. Catering and preparing Food for large groups for offsite delivery is accepted by prior arrangement.

Top review

Anthony

Dined on Nov 4, 2026

Food and Service were Excellent. Wonderful location for Lunch.

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Pasta's Trattoria - Pleasanton

4.7

4.7 (878)

$31 to $50

Italian

Pleasanton

About the restaurant

Taste the difference in "Northern Italian" cuisine by sampling from our new exciting menu which includes famous pasta dishes, as well as great steaks, and fresh seafood. Pasta's Trattoria offers a full service bar with a fabulous variety of libations and a wide selection of regional wines to satisfy even the most sophisticated of connoisseurs. The restaurant provides a warm, friendly atmosphere, and an attentive wait staff that will cater to your every need.

Planning a rehearsal dinner, special event, or business meeting? Pasta's offers a semi private and/or private banquet room. Danielle our Director of Catering will work with you and your budget to plan and customize your special event.

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Carla

Dined 4 days ago

Always wonderful food and service - fish (halibut) was done exactly how I asked it to be cooked

Via del Corso

4.8

4.8 (1737)

$30 and under

Italian

Berkeley

About the restaurant

a destination
… is really just a place you are going along your way. When you enter Via del Corso, you may feel as if you are in any trattoria in Florence, Rome, or any other place in Italy. In the heart of North Berkeley, we bring you a place to relax, restore, dine and have drinks with family and friends. Leave the outside world outside for a moment. It is our pleasure to welcome you to Via del Corso.

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Denny

Dined 4 days ago

We went for our 45th anniversary celebration and got seated right away waiter was very nice,food was excellent the whole experience was the best.

Enoteca Molinari

4.7

4.7 (679)

$31 to $50

Italian

Oakland

About the restaurant

Enoteca Molinari is an Italian restaurant & wine bar that specializes in house-made pasta and Italian dishes using local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy our all Italian wine list and don't forget to try some dessert.

Please make sure to give us 24 hours of notice if you can't make your reservation.

Thank you for your understanding!

Grazie mille!

Top review

BillGold

Dined 1 day ago

Always excellent! It’s our go-to Italian place in S. Berkeley

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Popular dish

Tagliatelle al Ragu'

Massimo's - Fremont

4.8

4.8 (1906)

$31 to $50

Italian

Fremont

About the restaurant

Massimo's has been a Fremont destination and landmark since opening in 1976. The name Massimo's is not only the middle name of our late founder but also means “great”. The food, service and atmosphere is the passion of owner Bill Rinetti Jr. We strive to create a cuisine that is fresh, seasonal and prepared with great care and also include some of our classical preparations including our Caesar Salad which is made in the dining room. The fare is American with bits of Italian influences. We have been featured on KQED "Check Please Bay Area".

Be sure to save room for one of Massimo's Flaming Desserts that have become one of our signature preparations.

Top review

JonathanGold

Dined 5 days ago

Table for 8 for my wife's birthday. Massimo's also celebrating their 50th anniversary that evening. We were given a private room. Caesar Salad made table-side was excellent. Veal Chop special w mushrooms was huge and tasty! Tiramasu for dessert as part of birthday celebration. First rate service!

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