45 Best Italian Restaurants near San Leandro

“Came here with my family and the food is absolutely amazing. Very authentic and amazing salsa. If the salsa is good you know the food Is good. The staff are very attentive and make sure your set while you enjoy your food. Best little family restaurant in the area!!“

“Been going to Porky's Pizza since the late 60's“

“This is the best place for eating in San Leandro and aokland, the team is super kind and super friendly. I like their pizza very much, it is halal , for family and clean . I recommended this place highly .“

“first time here - we loved it! excellent wine list“

“The owners are always nice. Great pizza!! Just the way Round Table should be!“

“I have been a Bay Area native forever and let me just say find GOOD pizza is a task within itself . This place is a gem I must say the pizza is really really good. I always see people coming and going and it’s usually busy , I stopped by today and I had a Great experience! Not only the food but the service was 10/10 . I believe the person I spoke with today was the Area manager who was helping the team today and he was super nice great conversation and he was very confident in the food . He did not steer me wrong and I love that you can literally get it by the slice ! I got two slices and wings today the wings were solid ! It was a very welcoming friendly environment and I feel like that’s what we need . A few regulars were in the restaurant while I was eating and they were having great conversation about food with the staff . I definitely recommend this place to everyone especially for families“

“My daughter took me and the hubby here for our Thanksgiving celebration since she couldn't come home (Sac) for actual Thanksgiving, we went to her. This was a night I won't soon forget! Having a nice meal with our daughter was a treat, the service was amazing and the food....OMG! Every bite of every dish I tasted was so so delicious! I can't get the butternut soup out of my head it was THAT good! We all ordered different food & shared bites with one another. This night was so enjoyable! Thank you, Sis & Thank you Mama Oakland!“

“Short wait on a Friday night for 7 of us. Really small place but the wait staff and owner very friendly and everyone was very happy with their meal. If I lived here I would go back.“

“The food was great, the service was excellent, I was very satisfied“

“The lamb chops were phenomenal!“

“Liked the outdoor seating option. It does get busy but some people got there at 5 without a reservation and we're seated (on a Thursday). They only take 5pm reservations. I think it's a great date night place. Fresh pasta tasted great. Just the right amount of sauce. The meatballs were a little dry. Focaccia bread was very good. Corn pudding was also nice. The reason for 4 stars was the chocolate cookies..... Just not good ....they seemed unsweetened. And just really sad looking. Next time just offer the shot of booze and don't bother with the cookies if you aren't going to put any effort into them.“

“Todo delicioso y preparado al instante me fascino!!!“

“They have a guest dock. Good food.“

“great food. good service.“

“great food, ambiance and service and wine list.“

“The 1st time I ate at this location was in 1989, and I still remember it. My favorite go-to’s are the emancipata salad, the meat balls in marinara, the fettuccini campanola (prosciutto, and peas in a cream sauce). The best meat balls I’ve ever had in my life. Definitely a must have, every time!“

“Very tasty and carefully seasoned. All dishes were perfection“

“Everything on the menu is delicious. The lasagne is my favorite.“

“Friendly Staff with Culinary and Beverage experience, they were very helpful in choosing foods items that go well together.
No Rush from Staff to order from Menu.
Variety of drinks options to go with your meals.
Comfort food and more.
Service: Dine-in, Take-Out, or Delivery all with a smile.
Soup of the Day( Excellent)
We can forget the Desserts

All Affordable!!

Quaint location for small talk or closing a large account.

Best for family meals with out the Prep, Hot Kitchen and Clean up.

Thank you Jason and family.“

“Great wine, love the squid, love the pastas and desserts!“

“Great sandwiches in downtown Berkeley with a lovely patio“

“You have to go there from brunch!! The dishes are packed with flavor and love. Fresh wonderful oatmeal, cheese eggs on toast! Omg all so delicious and Donna is an amazing host.“

“food was excellent..service was great...if u want excellent authentic Italian food...this is the place for you ..“

“Good pizza !!! Also affiliated with Haddon Hill Cafe. Nice local businesses“

“Over many, many years, I have gotten trays of cookies for events, lasagna for events, and sandwiches.

They're always consistently good, reasonably priced, very friendly, and there's a reason why they keep getting such high ratings.
Because they're that good!“

“food is phenomenal, especially with the price! i keep coming back for the godfather's favorite and the carbonara, they never get old. the chicken alfredo's pretty good as well. the calzones are also absolutely massive (the pictures don't do it justice, you have to see it for yourself in-person), highly recommend. the calzones specifically can take a while to come out of the kitchen, like 25 minutes or so, especially when they're busy, but it's worth it

just a note, it definitely gets way more packed and busier in the evening and at night, especially on fridays (not their fault that they're popular) since they're open until like 1:00am most nights. also, bring cash - that way you can avoid the small card fee they charge“

“My experience at Passione Caffè in their gorgeous two-story, well-decorated café at 91 Shattuck Square was simply marvelous. The staff was friendly, quick, and accommodating and the food, drinks, and desserts were delicious! I highly recommend Passione Caffè to those looking for a quick and yummy lunch (or breakfast/brunch everyday), to snack and study, or for an authentic Italian coffee. Don’t miss out on the great happy hour/aperativo deals between 4-7PM! It almost goes without mentioning, but Passione Caffè is absolutely true to its slogan: “A corner of Italy in Berkeley.” From the food and drink to the atmosphere and the service, this is the only truly Italian café I have found in Berkeley! And that comes from over a year of experience living and traveling in Italy! Besides the beautiful architecture and interior design of Passione Caffè—not to mention its convenient location next to Downtown Berkeley BART—I would like to point out some highlights on the menu. The pastas are all made with homemade, organic noodles and made-to-order sauces. The pasta dishes are so fresh and authentic! The spaghetti with meatballs, their only Americanized dish, is to die for! The pizzas also are also made with home-made dough and gluten-free options are offered. Try one with fresh prosciutto, mozzarella, and arugula! The fresh panini with Italian meats and cheeses round out the lunch menu. It is possible to have a filling lunch for $7-15, which is definitely reasonably priced by Berkeley standards! A serious final highlight was the artisanal gelato, made in-house by the Italian co-owner, Eleanora Cercatore. There are 12 flavors, weekly made with gluten-free options, that are displayed on a beautiful rotating wheel. The gelato is spectacularly tasty—I cannot recommend it highly enough! For your time, money, and fine Italian bites and drinks, I cannot recommend a Berkeley café more highly than Passione Caffè! Please pay them a visit soon—you won’t be disappointed!“

“Excellent food, and the patio dining offered perfect weather. Plenty of excellent wines available to accompany the meal. And the staff- wonderful as always“

“molto bene! delicious from start to finish!“

“Great food and superb service. love the beef wellington!!“

“Excellent dining experience. Top notch food as well as a wonderful staff. Great ambiance too!“

“Had a late lunch today and it was absolutely fabulous! Started with the Buratta Bruschetta , Ceasar salad and ended with The Meatball pizza ! Never disappointed!“

“Great food and service! Special atmosphere“

“This restaurant is no doubt one of the most attractive place in the region. Anytime I visit this place I am so glad. They always keep their high standard service and the highest level of food they offer. You definitely will enjoy this this restaurant. Highly recommended.“

“Took my friend here for a Mother’s Day lunch. She was feeling blue because her kids didn’t show up. Panini’s was the closest and most convenient since I had to go back to work. I hoped it wouldn’t disappoint and it didn’t. She had a turkey avocado and she said it was just right. The service was spot on&she cheered up a bit. Thanks for that Panini crew.“

“I visited the Castro Valley location tonight after the Dublin restaurant closed. This location is excellent, with friendly and attentive wait staff. The food quality is consistently high. We ordered the Italian sausage fettucini and Cajun chicken fettucini with a salad combo, and both pastas were served hot and fresh. My family is definitely committed to returning to this restaurant.“

“Friendly, professional and fine cuisine!“

“I was introduced to this restaurant by my other “foodie” friend Maria Vargas. I have been there about 4 times now. I appreciate the fresh pasta, the fresh veggies and the excellent service. Will be back again soon.“

“very good service, fast and delicious.“

“The service was great! The coffee here is also good.“

“There's some slight confusion because ordering from "Slice of Hollywood" from Eat24, you get pizza from Pizza Nation, but that's no big deal. The food is GOOD. Best wings I've ever had delivered, and the pizza is really good as well. plenty of toppings, and so far I've only had great experiences with them. Great combo price deals too!“

“You guys are great. You have so many varieties of toppings that you can put on our pizzas. Thank you for such great service and such a happy attitude. You’re the best and I’m always pleased every time I get a pizza from you. And trust me, I’ve gotten lots of them“

“Always enjoy our time!! The best food ever!!!!“

“Wonderful food and friendly service; indoor/outdoor dining“

“North Beach Pizza has the best GF pizza in the bay area. It's even better than my homemade GF pizza, and you can't beat the service. North Beach Pizza is great for family dinners with gluten free pizza and salads.“