Location: Chico
Top Restaurants in Chico
Top 10 Italian food in Chico, California, United States
Best Italian restaurants nearby. Discover the best Italian food in Chico. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Italian restaurants near you.. Chico is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 86,187, reflecting an increase of 26,233 from the 59,954 counted in the 2000 Census. The city is a cultural, economic, and educational center of the northern Sacramento Valley and home to both California State University, Chico and Bidwell Park, the country's 26th largest municipal park and the 13th largest municipally-owned park. Bidwell Park makes up over 17% of the city.
Things to do in Chico
10. Celestino's New York Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By DianahR_12
I know pizza is greasy, salty and delicious, but when i took a bite out of our pepperoni pizza, i was grossed out. It was the saltiest pizza I've ever had! Was not a fan, and wouldn't order it again. That doesn't not sound very good, no body wants a pizza that they cannot eat. We will review and better train our new staff to insure proper procedure and measurement s of ingredients are followed. If you get to Chico and the downtown celestinos again ask for Enzo so I can take ensure you have a better experience Thanks for taking the time to write a review.
9. California Pasta Productions
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By foodfunfest
Tucked in a strip mall next to a vape shop, this little gem belies its pedestrian surroundings. A nice outdoor seating area complements limited interior seating. Counter ordering speeds the process up; but table service is good and fast. Full pasta range of dishes with every conceivable sauce and meat or veggie. Don't come here if you want pizza, but this will be better. Salads are exceptional; all pasta is homemade along with sauces. There should be a law that restricts the massive size of these portions: no sane person who is concerned with their weight should eat everything on their plate. Nice wine selections but cold beers too. And you can do pickup of a dinner package along with garlic bread for a few dollars a person. There is no reason to cook for your family any more if you just tap in to the dinner packages for take home here. But you will be smarter just to bring everyone over and let them eat here and live on the leftovers for two days.
8. Celestino's Pasta and Pizza
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By hallma
New York style pizza at its best.. Thin crust, great sauce ,lots of extra toppings... Reasonably priced... No beer license... Only soda or water to drink...They also offer a variety of pasta dishes and sauces for eat-in or takeout.
7. Italian Cottage Restaurants
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Jaded-Bird
Visiting family in the area and they suggested Italian Cottage. Located at the foot of Skyway Blvd. Restaurant is positioned in a strip mall that is easily seen from Skyway, but is accessed from the side street. Found ample parking. Enjoyed "no wait" immediate seating in a comfy booth. Excellent service. Food quantity, quality and presentation all rank Very Good.
6. Olive Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By mickhayes
we love going to Olive Garden in Chico, the servers are very helpful and the food is excellent! we especially love the bread sticks but have to refrain from filling up on that instead of our actual meal! the Zuppa Toscana is wonderful and one of our very favorites!
5. Italian Cottage
Overall Ratings
4 based on 79 reviews
Italian Cottage
Reviewed By Kevin C
I asked a local where we could get some good Italian food. He said the Italian Cottage, I had the meatball parm. I wanted the lasagne, it looked amazing, took waitress recommendation for my dish. Atmosphere fun lively plenty of room for groups. Service was great fast friendly. When I return I will come back.
4. Franky's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By AcaSusie
Franky´s is our go to resturant in Chico. The food is always delicious the atmosphere is comfortable with Big screen TV in the bar. For starters we enjoy the meatball sliders. Their salads are fresh with daily home made dressings and croutons Muy good!! They also serve Gluten Free and have Family specials. Great place to go to cool off.
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3. Grana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By TravelGoddess61
We were greeted right away so that was nice. The only outdoor seating left was a communal table at lunchtime which we didn't want so we sat inside. Nice atmosphere inside and cool as it was a hot day. Our waiter was nice but he was very busy and the service was only average as a result. Both of us got the exact same salad and my friends was ok but mine was floating in so much blue cheese dressing that I couldn't eat it. I had to wait to catch up with our waiter so I could send it back and I would recommend ordering the dressing on the side. The lettuce was in huge slices so it was difficult to eat also. They remade the salad and it was better but I wouldn't order it again. My friend asked for a straw and he forgot to bring it to her so we had to flag him down again...prices are a little high for the salad. I might return and try another dish and they are a local restaurant.
2. Sicilian Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By AdamU60
While I am not in Chico often, when I visit, I always hit The Sicilian Cafe and it NEVER disappoints!! Fantastic wine list, excellent local bread, the best... I mean BEST fried calamari Iâve had in the world... perfectly cooked salmon, simple delicious fettuccini with garlic and parsley.. almost smoky, and a delicious cannoli! Crusty shell, amazing filling done right (not too sweet, Italiano vero). Grazie mille Sicilian Cafe!
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1. Crush
Overall Ratings
4 based on 214 reviews
Crush Dining Room and Lounge, a restaurant beyond any local experience, offering a unique combination of the traditional and the contemporary. Specializing in traditional Italian Flavors mixed with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients creates a vibrant menu
Reviewed By kevh938
My daughter wanted to take me to her favorite restaurant unfortunately I was not impressed. Small plates grilled vegetables were excellent but the only good thing we ate. Meatball-meatball was dry and not very flavorful, good thing there was sauce. Standard fried calamari nothing special. I was not impressed it wasnât busy my daughter said her meals before have been good. Hopefully it was a one time experience. Enjoy!!!
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