Bay Area Italian Eats

Castagna quietly serves homemade-style gelato from La Chataigne's original owners, with flavors like pistachio, walnut, and hazelnut alongside...

While shooting a film in San Francisco, Adam Sandler visited Original Joe's locations—including North Beach, Daly City, and Little Original Joe's in...

Young cooks ages 12–26 can roll and shape fresh pasta at this hands-on workshop on June 11 from 2:30–5 PM at VOICES Sonoma in Santa Rosa, led by Youth Advocate Anjelica. Perfect intro to Italian cooking skills in the North Bay.

This family-run East Bay Italian grocery and deli, operating since 1897, continues to slice prosciutto to order while stocking imported pasta and olive oil as the region's oldest such market—a living piece of Bay Area Italian food heritage.

Pizza Rankings 2026

• 🔥 California Dominates: 50 Top Pizza rankings show California pizzerias leading the national list, with Tony’s Pizza...

This $99, 3-hour guided tour offers serious food lovers an intimate way to explore North Beach's Italian roots through 3-4 restaurant stops with...

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Belotti Ristorante E Bottega in Oakland's Rockridge keeps locals returning with fresh housemade pasta and comforting Italian flavors. The intimate...

Bellanico in Glenview Oakland delivers standout Italian authenticity, with an Italy-sourced team producing the most disciplined hand-stretched dough in its wood-fired oven on Park Boulevard.

Sotto Mare stands out as a North Beach institution serving Italian-style seafood with Adriatic influences since opening in 2007.

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Join local legend Blandina for a must-do North Beach tour blending tastings of homemade Italian flavors with the area's rich cultural history and art...

Gaetano's just launched a new menu that's a total wow plus fresh cocktails, delivering Italian fare perfectly timed for summer dining.

SPQR chef Matt Accarrino is opening Vetra later this year at The Elene resort in Napa, an all-day Cal-Italian spot serving large-format lasagna, fresh...

Bay Area food enthusiasts and serious home cooks can master regional Italian tortellini through an accessible hands-on workshop at La Scuola, where the Scuola Chef guides every step of the process on Saturday, June 13.

Dining Spot Updates

• ⚡ Mona Lisa Pasta Reopens: Mona Lisa Pasta has reopened fully with a few indoor seats available and online ordering through...

Mona Lisa Pasta is fully open again in the Bay Area, offering a few indoor seats for diners seeking classic Italian pasta. Place orders quickly through their online portal for easy pickup or delivery.

The Pasta Shop stands out as a key specialty producer, with its Lowell Street factory in Oakland turning out over 2,000 pounds daily of fresh ravioli,...

Bar Sprezzatura shines as SF's cutest Italian bar, a true hidden gem for authentic aperitivo with standout spritz and cocktails. Perfect for Bay Area diners craving that genuine Italian bar vibe.

Bay Area favorite Matthew Accarrino of SPQR is shifting focus to Napa Valley with Vetra and its casual cafe sister at the upcoming Elene resort, both...

A16 Oakland stands out as a go-to spot for fried pizza, amaro, and wine. The original location opened in San Francisco in 2004, well before the Neapolitan pizza craze swept the country.