Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Cheese Board Collective, Shan Dong Restaurant and Rose Pizzeria, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best italian restaurants in Oakland. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated italian dining.
Oakland's Premier Italian Destinations
Oakland’s vibrant dining scene offers an incredible array of Italian flavors, ranging from the rustic handmade pastas at Belotti to the iconic sourdough crusts of The Cheese Board Collective. Whether you are seeking a cozy date night at Mama Oakland or a casual slice at Rose Pizzeria, this curated selection highlights the city's best Mediterranean-inspired spots alongside celebrated local favorites serving Chinese and American fare. From the bustling streets of North Oakland to the heart of downtown, these eateries provide a rich tapestry of tastes that define the East Bay's unique culinary spirit.
30 restaurants in Best Italian Restaurants in Oakland | Top Rated Italian Food
- The Cheese Board Collective · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Shan Dong Restaurant · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Rose Pizzeria · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Lucia's Pizzeria · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Cheeseboard Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Red Tomato Pizza House · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Jupiter · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Victory Point Cafe · rated 4/5: American.
- Flavor Brigade · rated 4/5: American.
- Mama Oakland · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Belotti · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Cafe Milano · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Bobby G's Pizzeria · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Emilia's Pizzeria · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Nick's Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Agrodolce · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Luca Cucina · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Mezzo · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Pizzaiolo · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Via del Corso: Italian.
- Blondie's Pizza: Italian.
- Dimond Slice Pizza: Italian.
- Papa John's: Italian.
- Arinell Pizza: Italian.
- Bellanico: Italian.
- Summer Kitchen + Bakeshop: American.
- Pizza Marica: Italian.
- Artichoke basille's pizza: Italian.
- Curry Pizza House: Indian.
- Sliver Pizzeria: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
