12 Best Italian Restaurants in Ventura

Immigrant Son Caffe American • $$
543 E Main St, Ventura

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Eggplant Parmigiana Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Curbside pickup: Yes
Homemade Breakfast Lasagna
Breakfast Carbonara Pasta
Buttermilk Pancakes
Classic Benedict
Belgian Waffle
French Omelette
Bacon Flight
Deviled Eggs
Bruschetta

“This cafe is a gem for breakfast or brunch enthusiasts. The terrace is perfect for soaking up sunny days. Their food is delicious, and the staff are exceptionally friendly and attentive. Despite weekend lines, service is efficient, ensuring a pleasant experience. Highly recommended!“

4.8 Superb108 Reviews
Cafe Zack Seafood • $$$
1095 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura

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Creme Penne Pasta with Dried Tomatoes
Classic Caesar Salad
Peppercorn Steak
Mushroom Sauce
Salmon Special
Ribeye Bone In

“Absolutely sublime experience. Just perfection from start to finish. These folks know how to host. Possibly the best service my family and I have ever received. And the food? Divine. The items we ordered were clearly designed with thoughtful balance of flavor, and moreover with perfectly executed presentation. And to top it off, the wine was just lovely. Definitely a new favorite and a spot we’ll be sure to visit again and again.“

4.7 Superb77 Reviews
Peirano's Italian • $$
204 E Main St, Ventura

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Lunchtime Spaghetti and Meatballs
Charcuterie and Cheese Plank
Salmon Salad
Bruschetta

“Food is always great, I enjoy coming here for weekend lunch. Ordered 2 meatballs side dish, chopped Italian salad, and cream of mushroom soup. The fresh baguettes to go are great when paired with the red pepper bruschetta. The atmosphere and service is good.“

4.6 Superb84 Reviews
El Paraiso Bar & Grill Bar •
371 N Ventura Ave, Ventura

“This place just opened up on the Avenue and it's cute and spacious. I'm surprised that it hasn't become too popular yet. I ordered a margarita with the shrimp risotto, both were pretty delicious! My husband ordered the molcajete and I won't lie it looks a little sad. The flavors were on point but I felt like with such a big molcajete so little was served. Staff was super friendly and attentive! Who doesn't love beer on tap?! This place deserves a lot more credit than what it's getting! I do think the restaurant should allow for more variety on their menu I would say there's a good 6 different things to choose from. Advertising as a bar and grill I definitely think some tacos should be added and some more bar food! I did drive by last Friday for karaoke night and the restaurant looked nice and packed! Dessert was amazing!!! Overall, I think this is a lovely place to eat for dinner.“

4.9 Superb16 Reviews
Capriccio Italian • $$
298 E Main St, Ventura

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Blackened Salmon Salad
Fettuccine Alfredo
Calamari Fritti
Chicken Picatta
Salmon Special
Chicken Parma
Ravioli Pasta
Caesar Salad
Fig Salad
Cioppino

“I recently noticed a review claiming Ventura isn't a 'foodie town,' based on just two dining experiences over two years. As a regular patron of Capriccio and other local eateries, I respectfully disagree. Each town has its own unique culinary landscape, and it's important to explore it thoroughly before making broad judgments. As a resident, I can attest to the quality and variety Ventura offers, including at Capriccio. I encourage everyone to try Capriccio for themselves - always great service and great food. Our favorite items are the bolognese and Angelina pizza ?“

4.4 Superb67 Reviews
Tony's Pizzaria Pizza • $
186 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura

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Slice of Pepperoni Pizza by the Slice
Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza Medium Pizza
Combination Pizza and Hawaiian Pizza
Pepperoni Sausage Mushroom Pizza
Cheese Pizza and Supreme Pizza
Slice of Pizza by the Slice
Endless Summer Pizza Slice
Sausage & Pepperoni Slice
Single Cheese Pizza Slice
Pepperoni Slice of Pizza

“This is great ‘za!! They sell whole piizzas, or by the slice- all NY style. It’s entirely patio seating, but the patio is great. There are games to play and it’s in a great location.Parking: There’s a big lot behind the restaurantKid-friendliness: You can only eat outside, but the patio has many fun games- cornhole, a huge connect 4 and more. Lots to keep kiddos occupied. Being next to a busy street makes it less great for littles, but if they’re not runners, it’s fine.Wheelchair accessibility: The parking lot is gravel, which can be tough for chairs, but it’s doable“

4.3 Superb122 Reviews

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Sbarro

Sbarro Pizza • $$
3301-2521 E Main St, Ventura

“I went to Sbarro on Tuesday July 11, pacific view mall Ventura Ca; I'm a regular customer because I love the pizza that Alberto manager makes; and also the very kind, great and polite customer service by Sarah, she helps me a lot to choose the variety of foods everytime that I go.However yesterday was an other guy in the morning making pizzas and was so awful pizza, it was soggy and doesn't have consistency, the guy had all the displays full of pizza and he was in the phone with his earpods and he knew that many customers were in line and he didnt pay attention to us even our line was in front of him, he didnt care to Help Sarah, she was doing all the job and taking care of all of us the customers. She did awesome job yesterday because she could handle by herself the busy time and offering us a real good customer service even though the place was very busy.The manager should not allow the earpods during the working time specially the guy that was yesterday, he had no absolutely help behaviour to his co-workers and his pizza was horrendous.However I feel grateful with Sarah because she did an incredible job (she took orders, served sides, entries, served drinks and was being cashier at the same time) Sarah and Alberto are the kind of workers that make it worth visit Sbarro.“

3.8 Good8 Reviews
SPASSO Cucina Italiana Italian • $$
1140 S Seaward Ave, Ventura

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Pappardelle Alla Bolognese
Bruschetta Classica
Spasso's Salad
Caesar Salad
Tiramisu

“Excellent and advanced Italian styled dishes. I highly recommend this restaurant for all of your romantic and special events especially with its close proximity to the beach. The proprietor, Francesco and his staff will take care of all your culinary and cocktail curiosities.Parking: Lots of public parking in the back, front, and both sides.Wheelchair accessibility: The business is located on the ground floor with a wheelchair friendly double door entry.“

4.1 Good92 Reviews
Presto Pasta Italian • $
5722 Telephone Rd, Ventura

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Meat Lasagna & Chicken Piccata
Chicken Alfredo Pasta Combo
Spaghetti with Mushrooms
Side of Garlic Bread
Chicken Picatta
Large Caesar
Small Caesar
Garden Salad
Gluten Free
Fettuccini

“11/5/23 - was wanting spaghetti and meatballs with a salad. All was really good only I wish they would put more sauce in with the spaghetti and the meatballs should be kept in sauce as well. They're so naked and a bit dry.Hadn't been here in a really long time. Had some Presto Bucks so came in to get dinner. They were hopping, waited a little but to place my order. Then something came up with someone who ordered after me and then line to order stopped moving. But I could see the cooks in the back just loading them counter with all these orders and no one doing anything about them. Then as Postmates person camw in to pick up an order, and a couple of phone in orders showed up. Had to wait about 20 minutes to get my order and there was still as line of people up to the door to order still. Love how you can pick your pasta and sauce. Their salads are so yummy. Great place!!“

4 Good64 Reviews
Meridians Eatery Italian • $$
2417 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura

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Hot Pastrami Sub
Tiramisu

“I've only known about this place for a couple months, it's quickly become my favorite restaurant. I've only eaten one thing at the place too! They're cheese bread, but that's enough to let me know that probably everything at this place is delicious.Also, after I had been there several times, they started calling me by name, also, they know that I'm broke and sometimes issue me a slight discount which I never asked for, they just did it a few times. They did it today as well as yesterday. Yeah this food is so good I'll eat it two days in a row. And I'm a fussy eater.“

4.1 Good202 Reviews
Ameci Pizza & Pasta Pizza • $
10225 Telephone Rd, Ventura

“Love this place beyond love this place! I am from New York where the pizza is unbeatable however this is definitely the best pizza I have come across outside of New York and hands down! The Garlic chicken pizza and the garlic cheese rolls are absolutely fantastic ! Actually everything's great the sandwiches the pastas but those two are my favorite!“

3.6 Good23 Reviews
Cafe Fiore Italian • $$
66 S California St, Ventura

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Risotto Con Pollo E Funghi
Fettucine Al Fileto
Paccheri Strasinate
Fettucine Al Ragu
Canoli Siciliani
Ahi Tuna Tartar
Mixed Pizzas
Garlic Bread
Creme Brulee
Bruschetta

“The food & service was excellent. However please note that they have added very loud live music to the restaurant (at least on Wednesday nights). We were there with another couple & the loud music made it almost impossible to converse with our friends. We were seated at the back of the restaurant with the music being at the very front of the restaurant. This very much detracted from the overall dining experience.“

4 Good188 Reviews
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