888 Ristorante Italiano

Name: 888 Ristorante Italiano
Address: 888 Laurel Street #3951, San Carlos, CA, United States, 94070
Telephone: (650) 591-0920
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

521 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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If you’ve ever enjoyed the 888 dining experience, you know it’s not like your average Bay Area Italian restaurant. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Carlos, 888 Ristorante Italiano brings authentic flavors of Italy to Laurel Street. 888 was created from a passion for Italian cuisine that’s deep-rooted in the Maddalena family. Owner Vince Maddalena and Chef Raul learned their craft through growing up in the restaurant industry. Specifically, Maddalena’s, owned by Vince’s dad for over 30 years in Palo Alto. When Vince’s dad closed shop, Vince knew he wanted to continue sharing his passion for food with the public. And so 888 was born! When it comes to cooking, we never take shortcuts. Almost all of our menu is made in-house and we keep things fresh by changing our dishes as seasons come and go. Enjoy our intimate dining experience with a significant other, family and friends or just let us know if you have a large group and we would be happy to accommodate. Your host, Vincenzo Maddalena, would like to welcome you to his restaurant for a unique dining experience of authentic Italian cuisine. Buon Appetito!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–1:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 591-0920
Website
https://www.888ristoranteitaliano.com/?y_source=1_MTQ3MjMwNjAtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
888 Laurel Street, #3951, San Carlos, CA 94070
Neighborhood
San Carlos
Parking details
None
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Zuppa del Giorno$10.00
Soup of the day
Carpaccio di Manzo$16.00
Sliced center cut filet, capers, arugula, parmigiano, extra virgin olive oil & lemon
Bruschetta$8.00
Toasted bread, fresh tomato, basil, garlic & extra virgin olive oil
Impepata di Cozze o Vongole
Mussels or Clams sautéed in white wine, butter, garlic, lemon, parsley & chili flakes
- Mussels$15.00
- Clams$17.00
Insalata Barbabietole$14.00
Roasted organic red and golden beets, baby arugula, walnuts, citrus vinaigrette
Calamari Fritti$15.00
Fried fresh Monterey calamari
Insalata Caprese$14.00
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil & extra virgin olive oil
Insalata di Cesare$12.00
Classic Caesar salad
Insalata Mista$10.00
Mixed baby greens, tomato, onion & cucumber, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette

Side Dishes – Add on

Grilled Chicken Breast$8.00
Grilled Prawns (3)$10.00
Grilled Salmon$10.00
Sautéed Daily Vegetable$8.00
Carmelized Brussel Sprouts, Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts$8.00
Side Bolognese Sauce$8.00
Meat Balls$8.00

Primi Piatti

Lasagna$20.00
House made lasagna, beef in a rich ragu sauce
Capellini Pomodoro e Basilico$16.00
Angel hair pasta tossed with fresh tomato, garlic, basil & extra virgin olive oil
Rigatoni alla Bolognese$20.00
Rigatoni pasta, fresh prime ground beef, parmigiano cheese in a ragu sauce
Linguine Pollo Alfredo$19.00
Linguine pasta, chicken, green & yellow squash in a creamy parmigiano cheese sauce
Linguine con Cozze o Vongole
Linguine with fresh clams or mussels sautéed garlic, white wine, chili flakes & chopped tomato
- Mussels$23.00
- Clams$25.00
Fettuccine Tutto Mare$29.00
Fresh homemade fettuccini with Manila clams, Mediterranean black mussels, Monterey calamari and wild prawns in a white wine tomato sauce
Gnocchi$20.00
Homemade potato dumplings made with 00 flour, your choice of creamy gorgonzola cheese sauce, tomato basil or pesto sauce
Fettuccine di Tartufo bianco D'Alba$27.00
Fresh homemade fettuccine tossed with cream of white Truffle mushrooms from d'Alba Italy infused with parmiggiano Reggiano cheese
Rigatoni alla Norma$24.00
Rigatoni pasta, eggplant, pinenuts, fresh tomatoes
Pansotti alla Salvia$24.00
Pansotti stuffed with spinach & ricotta cheese, served in brown butter & fresh sage
Risotto Ortolano$25.00
Cannaroli rice with fava beans, peas, sweet onion, cherry tomato, parmigiano and pecorino romano cheese, slowly cooked in a vegetable stock
Spaghetti di Gallura$25.00
Spaghetti pasta with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Italian parsley, topped with grated Bottarga di Muggine (Mullet Caviar)
Spaghetti con Polpette$20.00
Spaghetti & meat balls in a rich tomato sauce

Pasta Integrale or Gluten Free

All our pasta dishes are available with choice of whole wheat penne or linguine or gluten free spaghetti or penne pasta

Secondi Piatti / Specialty Entrées

Pollo Marsala or Piccata$26.00
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with wild mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce or lemon butter white wine caper sauce
Pollo Parmigiano$26.00
Boneless chicken breast in a classic tomato, parmigiano & romano cheese and Fior di latte mozzarella
Petrale Sole$28.00
Lemon butter, white wine, Italian parsley
Gamberoni alla Tarantina$28.00
Prawns sautéed with pancetta in a fresh garlic, basil & chopped tomato, white wine reduction
Melenzane alla Parmigiana$20.00
Layers of eggplant, parmigiana, pecorino, romano, & fior di latte mozzarella cheese, tomato

What 521 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

521 Reviews

EP
ExtremelyPleased
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is was our second time there and it was also outstanding. The food is absolutely delicious (I had the gnocchi and it melted in my mouth like home made), the service was excellent, and the ambience wonderful. I highly recommend it!
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josed
San Francisco
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never fail for service and outstanding food quality!!
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Ckgee
San Francisco
104 reviews
vip
4.0
104 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was delicious and service was good. We have been here before and enjoy the outdoor seating and dining in San Carlos.
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Frank
Tahoe
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
The restaurant has a very intimate feel. The owner is always there making sure things are going ok. The gnocchi are outstanding. The filet of sole is excellent. I would pass on the risotto.
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TimG
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined here for our anniversary. We were looking for genuine Italian cuisine and got it! The service was polite and attentive.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Simple but high quality dishes provided at very reasonable prices.
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Ros3dine
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite Italian Sicilian food. You will love it! I have been going there for many years!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience1
Service was not friendly. I had to ask for a glass of wine. Once we ordered food server never came back until food was served. Never saw the server. I had to find the server to tell him I had a bug that was in my wine glass. Didn’t even respond to the bug in the glass. I would think as a courtesy he would have brought me a fresh glass of wine. Nope. Over all experience was so poor. I was hosting the people that were with me and it was not pleasant. Not to mention we were the only people in the restaurant.
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june
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Parklet was great. Weather, food, service great. Fun fining.
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Lushiav
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience5
We haven’t been here in a few years and we were really disappointed this last time. Prawns were over cooked for two of our dishes, dishes didn’t have much flavor, and the veal was nothing to brag about. Gnocchi, lasagna, and dessert were good. Very disappointing as we were looking forward to coming again.
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SC
SanCarlosFoodie
Las Vegas
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite Italian restaurant! The food is fantastic, Vince is such a gracious host, the restaurant is charming indoors, and the new deck out front with the gazebo makes outdoor dining very pleasant.
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ShaunM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
We celebrated a three person after wedding lunch and had a delightful experience in the sidewalk area of the restaurant and were well taken care of by the owner, Vince.
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Michaelc
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
nice wine list. Excellent food and good survive. try outside if weather is ok
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MichaelM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service, delicious food and welcoming envronment
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Sfnative45
San Francisco
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Can’t wait to return. My petroleum melted in my mouth.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Enrique, our server, was phenomenal! Food was fresh and very good.
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Frank
Tahoe
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
888 Ristorante serves very good food and has very good service. The owner is very attentive. There are many wonderful choices on the menu. It’s hard to choose. Their gnocchi is outstanding.
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Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Lovely little restaurant, but food could be better in my opinion.
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CM
CatsMeow
San Francisco
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic Italian food, friendly professional service. We had the Risotto with fresh spring vegetables, there is always a fresh seafood special. We had pan-seared halibut with a white wine and cherry tomato sauce. Wonderful desserts too
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Friend
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Vicente and his team did an excellent job … as always.
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Shinkiitten
San Francisco
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
All 3 appetizers were very good as was the service, but none of the four main dishes we ordered were good. Shellfish undercooked, sole mushy, rigatoni and salmon just so so. Also deserts were just average.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best sole I have ever had and best bruschetta 🥳
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LR
LReader
San Francisco
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very delicious meal. Great staff. Can’t wait to return.
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DonaldV
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We went there with friends last night, our second visit, and found our experience was exactly like the first, outstanding.
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DD
DuncanD
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic Italian, not American Italian., even the Pasta. And GF Available. Excellent base menu and seasonal Specials. Approachable wine list of US/Italian wines. Great experience at reasonable cost.
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PDGs
Palm Springs
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was outstanding. Servers were friendly, attentive, and kind. Food was delicious. They serve fresh bread with olive oil and balsamic. The calamari was fresh, lightly battered, and served hot. The carpaccio was excellent. Our entrees were wonderful too. You won’t be disappointed!
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Rick
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
For many years I have looked for Melazane Parmigiana without breaded fried eggplant. This amazing dish at 888 Ristorante Italiano served grilled, smoky eggplant with plenty of cheese and delicious sauce. This was the best I have ever eaten by far. I am already wanting to return for this delicious dish!!! Thank you!
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Ryczard
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
One of the best tables in San Carlos. So glad they made it through the pandemic.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and ambiance. One of the the best dining experiences in this area. Can’ t go wrong with any dish. The owner and his staff provide excellent service.
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DonaldV
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A really outstanding dining experience! We loved the ambiance and the food. From the Calamari to the Sangiovese wine to the entrees (Veal for my wife, Spaghetti and Meatballs for me) everything was all we had hoped for! Topping off an almost perfect evening, was the Chocolate Gelato. We will definitely be returning.
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LisaG
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of our favorite places. The food is always fantastic, the service is great, and the atmosphere is charming. We recommend this restaurant for a special occasion or a regular weekday or weekend dinner. It's always wonderful.
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SVdinerinSB
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic. Service was impeccable. Freddie Maddalena is the consummate host.
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DavidL
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Start to finish a wonderful dining experience. As usual the service was attentive, the food was excellent, and the ambiance pleasant.
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Ckgee
San Francisco
104 reviews
vip
5.0
104 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The bread and olive oil/balsamic are a nice start. The calamari fritte are tender and crispy and warm dipping sauce. The linguine and clams were delicious with plenty of fresh clams. The specials were delicious...salmon and shrimp and the ox tail papparedelle. Second time here and everything on the menu have been great.
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KayeBo
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent food and friendly service at this San Carlos restaurant that has been in business here for years--and justifiably so.
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atamL
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
food, service and ambience are great - unfortunately the noise level made it hard to have a conversation at our table without making sure we got closer to each other so that we could hear. Overall, , we were happy with our choice and would go back again
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Susan
San Francisco
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is a neighborhood gem. The food is always outstanding and the staff are so friendly. The owner even comes out to greet his guests. The perfect spot.
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MarkG
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great meal at this local gem - highly recommend for delicious food and excellent service. Having Celiac disease, I must eat gluten-free, and most things on the menu are naturally so, or can be adapted. Care is taken to avoid cross-contamination.
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SATY
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
Salad was delicious! Main course was bland.
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Gabe
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall2food4service5ambience3
Food is very good, service is friendly and timely. This was not our first time there. But we will not return. I am sorry to say. On both evenings the noise level in the restaurant was just horrible, it makes you lean in just to hear the person across from you, cannot hear anyone else At the table. Even the waiters had to scream if you want to learn about the specials. The live music at the wine bar next door just added to it. The open front door to serve the people eating on the street lets a draft of cold air in frequently, along with the cigarette smoke from the people outside the wine bar.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

888 Ristorante Italiano does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

888 Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.5 stars by 521 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

888 Laurel Street, #3951, San Carlos, CA 94070

Additional information

Neighborhood
San Carlos
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–1:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.888ristoranteitaliano.com/?y_source=1_MTQ3MjMwNjAtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(650) 591-0920

888 Ristorante Italiano

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gnocchi

Calamari Fritti

Lasagna

Soup ~Appetizers ~Salads

Zuppa del Giorno$10.00

Carpaccio di Manzo$16.00

Bruschetta$8.00

Impepata di Cozze o Vongole

Insalata Barbabietole$14.00

Calamari Fritti$15.00

Insalata Caprese$14.00

Insalata di Cesare$12.00

Insalata Mista$10.00

Side Dishes – Add on

Grilled Chicken Breast$8.00

Grilled Prawns (3)$10.00

Grilled Salmon$10.00

Sautéed Daily Vegetable$8.00

Carmelized Brussel Sprouts, Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts$8.00

Side Bolognese Sauce$8.00

Meat Balls$8.00

Primi Piatti

Lasagna$20.00

Capellini Pomodoro e Basilico$16.00

Rigatoni alla Bolognese$20.00

Linguine Pollo Alfredo$19.00

Linguine con Cozze o Vongole

Fettuccine Tutto Mare$29.00

Gnocchi$20.00

Fettuccine di Tartufo bianco D'Alba$27.00

Rigatoni alla Norma$24.00

Pansotti alla Salvia$24.00

Risotto Ortolano$25.00

Spaghetti di Gallura$25.00

Spaghetti con Polpette$20.00

Pasta Integrale or Gluten Free

Secondi Piatti / Specialty Entrées

Pollo Marsala or Piccata$26.00

Pollo Parmigiano$26.00

Petrale Sole$28.00

Gamberoni alla Tarantina$28.00

Melenzane alla Parmigiana$20.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does 888 Ristorante Italiano offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is 888 Ristorante Italiano restaurant rated?

Is 888 Ristorante Italiano currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information