California, United States Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Palo Alto

March 23, 2020 Enedina Augsburger

Best Italian restaurants nearby. Discover the best Italian food in Palo Alto. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Italian restaurants near you.. April 23, 1894
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10. Osteria

247 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2530 Italian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +1 650-328-5700 http://www.osteriatoscanapaloalto.com
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4 based on 183 reviews

Osteria

Reviewed By m-amom1

Our friendly server set the tone for the evening with her conscientious recital of new specials and attentive but not obsequious care. I had the veal with the Osteria designation; it was an ample portion with garlicky al dente vegetables and polenta while my husband had a goodly portion of ribbon pasta with a meat sauce. Since we split a salad (with anchovies!) and there was a nice basket of warm bread, we were content.I'd suggest reservations as the place is cozy; the chairs make it a little difficult to thread among for wait staff. Note; in the clean but sole bathroom, charming black and white photos of a young Sophia Loren slurping spaghetti greet you. Parking can be difficult in the downtown area; the underground parking under City Hall is immediately adjacent, and usually has space.

9. Vina Enoteca

700 Welch Rd The Barn, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1502 Italian, Pizza, European Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +1 650-257-4819 http://VinaEnoteca.com
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4 based on 56 reviews

Vina Enoteca

Reviewed By Austin N

Fix menu included: house salad, seared salmon, and tarts for dessert. Service was very good and attentive. Starter salad was modest, but main course made up for it. Dessert was pretty standard, nothing exceptional. In terms of overall atmosphere, this venue would be great for celebrations or business meetings.

8. La Strada Ristorante Italiano

335 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1716 Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +1 650-324-8300 http://www.lastradapaloalto.com/
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4 based on 136 reviews

La Strada Ristorante Italiano

Reviewed By GiovanniB354

Food is decent, service is rushed, careless, ignoring customers. Asked for bread three times to three different waiters, all acknowledged, nobody brought anything. All things considered, quite pricey for a mediocre food and service. I think it’s all about bad management and non professional waiters.

7. iTalico

341 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306-1830 Irish, International, European, Italian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Takeout [email protected] +1 650-473-9616 http://www.italicorestaurant.com
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4 based on 56 reviews

iTalico

Reviewed By Josmshank

The restaurant is out dated..The truffle dish was fair at best, the truffles were not shaved at the table as in most top restaurant.And we believe in addition the used truffle oil in the preparation which skewed the taste.4oz of wine for two almost $60.00..Two orders of truffles about $140Coffee and gelato the total of almost $240.00 before a requested gratuity of 18%...If I wish to spend this amount of money, I would choose the Village Pub or another restaurant with wonderful classy service.Three stars is generous!

6. Cafe Pro Bono

2437 Birch St, Palo Alto, CA 94306-1902 Italian, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Parking Available [email protected] +1 650-326-1626 http://www.cafeprobonorestaurant.com/
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4 based on 100 reviews

Cafe Pro Bono

Reviewed By WearyWilyTraveler

I have enjoyed this restaurant for both business meetings and family celebrations. Always good food and a good wine selection. The service is friendly, with just the right amount of attention--responsive without being solicitous or saccharin. At a business lunch, my colleagues and I recently ordered the duck confit salad for lunch, and we all loved it. Good ingredients, moderately spiced dressing, and just right crispy duck!!! Will continue to return--and recommend it to colleagues and friends.

5. Pizzeria Delfina

651 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1610 Pizza, Italian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Takeout, Full Bar [email protected] +1 650-353-2208 http://pizzeriadelfina.com/
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4 based on 95 reviews

Pizzeria Delfina

Reviewed By MihirMeghani

We came on a Saturday night without reservations & luckily got seated within 5 minutes. We sat outside with the overhead heaters. Service was really good. Our server Nick V. was very familiar with what was vegetarian & eggless. We had a napoletana & margherita with mushrooms, along with a grapefruit soda, coke & chocolate pot de creme. The food was excellent. I reserve a 5 start to pizza places if they sustain this on repeat visits, or if they match the quality & taste of the former SF based Una Pizza Napoletana. Having said that, this was the best napoletan pizza places we've been to in a long time. Parking was on the street.

4. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

643 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1610 Italian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Delivery, Takeout, Private Dining, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 650-329-0665 https://locations.bucadibeppo.com/us/ca/palo-alto/643-emerson-st?store=0501&utm_source=yext&utm_campaign=local-listing&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=partner-listing
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3 based on 107 reviews

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Palo Alto, CA then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. When you ask a Palo Alto, CA resident what their favorite Italian restaurant is, they're sure to say Buca d

Reviewed By Shelley F

I've taken students in my class here multiple times - at dinner it's probably necessary to have the private room or there's too much noise. Lunch is fairly quite in the main room. The family-style food is excellent for sharing and the large menu offers something for everything. Friendly service, quirky decor, relaxed and fun

3. Il Fornaio

520 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1823 Italian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining +1 650-853-3888 http://www.ilfornaio.com
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4 based on 295 reviews

Il Fornaio

Reviewed By amarcopolo

Sunday lunch at Il Fornaio was excellent. The food was very good and the service was very attentive.

2. Terun

448 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306-1605 Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Table Service, Highchairs Available [email protected] +1 650-600-8310 http://www.terunpizza.com
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4 based on 355 reviews

Terun

Reviewed By ADolores

We took our son and his family to dinner at Terun. I started with the beet salad which was delicious...creamy goat cheese, red and golden beets, greens, and a light dressing. I ordered the ravioli which was filled with spinach and had a dollop of burrata cheese on the plate. Great meal but I could have used more than seven ravioli.

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1. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

643 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1610 Italian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Delivery, Takeout, Private Dining, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 650-329-0665 https://locations.bucadibeppo.com/us/ca/palo-alto/643-emerson-st?store=0501&utm_source=yext&utm_campaign=local-listing&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=partner-listing
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3 based on 107 reviews

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Palo Alto, CA then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. When you ask a Palo Alto, CA resident what their favorite Italian restaurant is, they're sure to say Buca d

Reviewed By Shelley F

I've taken students in my class here multiple times - at dinner it's probably necessary to have the private room or there's too much noise. Lunch is fairly quite in the main room. The family-style food is excellent for sharing and the large menu offers something for everything. Friendly service, quirky decor, relaxed and fun

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