Bay Area Italian Eats

Julius’ Castle, the Telegraph Hill landmark launched by Italian American restaurateur Julius Roz in 1924, reopens this September after an 18-year...

Fresh mozzarella, burrata, and stracciatella hit peak season right now in the Bay Area, with sales jumping five times higher as Early Girl and...

Pasta Counter and Biondivino reunite for natural Italian wines paired with Mark Munroe's homemade pastas and snacks on July 18 at 1415 Green St. This limited Saturday afternoon event is a must for serious Bay Area Italian diners.

Jules at 237 Fillmore Street just earned Bon Appétit’s title of America’s best “new pizza”. Chef-owner Max Blachman-Gentile describes the pies as...

• New Richmond outpost: Acclaimed Berkeley pizzeria opened late April at Clement and Arguello, bringing its signature Cal-Italian thin-crust pies made...

Restaurant Updates

• 🔥 Julius' Castle Reopening: Historic century-old Telegraph Hill restaurant Julius' Castle is set to reopen in September...

The Italian Homemade Company was never ordered closed and has remained fully operational. A database glitch triggered the erroneous report after two...

Hands-on farfalle making brings families together at this August 29 class, where parents and kids craft pasta from scratch and take creations home to enjoy. The chef prepares samples while exploring Northern Italian traditions.

After more than a decade of renovations, the century-old Julius' Castle—founded by Italian American restaurateur Julius Roz—reopens in September as a Telegraph Hill destination overlooking the Bay.

Even if pasta seems to taste like nothing, serious diners and home cooks consistently notice the difference between fresh homemade versions and grocery store boxes.

North Beach blends Italian heritage with Beatnik history in a compact, stroller-friendly neighborhood ideal for families.

• Molinari Delicatessen and...

Doris Market stands out as the go-to Bay Area Italian market for 4th of July holiday provisions, with packages available and extended hours until 4pm...

DaPino offers the classic Italian apericena ritual this summer, blending pre-dinner aperitivo drinks with cena for a relaxed social dining experience. Perfect for warm Bay Area evenings from Thursday onward.

Sudden shutdowns of several restaurants have eliminated well over 300 jobs across the Bay Area.

A new public food hall on a South San Francisco biotech campus now features Campo, an Italian concept serving housemade pasta, rigatoni with pork...

Santoro's Italian Market and Deli at 475 Santa Clara Ave continues operating the old way, with Mike and Heidi building supreme sandwiches to order behind the West End counter.

Italian Market and Deli Updates

• Santoro's Italian Market: The former deli at 475 Santa Clara Ave in Oakland is reopening as a New York-style...

Santoro's Italian Market and Deli in Alameda, closed since 2023, is getting new life as a New York-style pizza restaurant with dine-in seating, takeout, and delivery. Locals can expect the beloved spot's return focused on classic slices.

AutoVino Wine Garden in San Carlos delivers a relaxed Friday evening for Italian food fans.

• Estate-grown wines from Woodside Vineyards pair with...

Morucci's Deli is expanding from Walnut Creek to Pleasant Hill, extending the reach of this beloved East Bay Italian deli.