The Best Italian in Stockton

Destino's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (221) • $$

"Excellent food. Love the sliders and the pizza. Waitress was great. We got in before the crowd as that's always a bonus."

Bistro 135

★★★★☆ 4.1 (794) • $$

"I will say that the dining setting matches the food produced by this place. I've not lived in Tracy very long but have tried some restaurants and this is the place to eat. The shrimp appetizer, the artichoke dip, the macaroni and cheese all are spectacular. I've now eaten dinner and this week lunch. Let me tell you about the Parm chicken sandwich. Amazing!!! The chicken was hanging out of the side I could have made a whole other sandwich!! The he sauce is amazing , the cheese was melted perfectly. The chicken was crunchy yet moist. The tomato sauce perfect balance of acidity and tang. Everything I've tried here is well seasoned and I'll be returning again soon. I have heard issues with service but until I get bad service I'll keep coming here."

Garré Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (268) • $$

"I visited Garré Tasting room on a busy Saturday. The group I was with had outside seating and our server was friendly and accommodating. I love their sparkling and my server told me of their NV Rosé Sparkling that was just as good as the regular sparkling. Their October Tasting Menu consisted of five wines, that included one white and the remaining reds. * 2023 Chardonnay was crisp, and flavorful*2017 Primitivo had a fruity aroma, tannic aftertaste, and tartness*2017 Syrah was smooth and no tannic aftertaste*2018 Touriga was spicy All the wines were enjoyable and I'm not a much of red wine drinker but their reds were balanced and clean, in my opinion. The outdoor setting was accommodating to our large group, with shade and nice decor."

Villa Napoli

★★★★☆ 4.3 (490) • $$

"Stopped by for lunch while running errands. Small quaint place. Super friendly staff. Clean and inviting. I ordered the caprese bruschetta for an appetizer. I added some balsamic and it was very good! For my meal I ordered the gnocchi with grilled chicken in vodka sauce. Loved it. Very fresh and flavorful. I even bought an extra meal for lunch the next day. I would recommend this great little place for sure. I will be going back!"

Strings Italian Cafe Lodi

★★★★☆ 3.7 (188) • $$

"Since the nearest Strings near me closed, I drove to the next town over to visit this one. Host and waitress were very nice and made sure we had enuff drinks and bread as we ate our meal."

Gian's Delicatessen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (314) • $

"Flavor was there but, the focaccia bread gets soggy real fast. So disappointing. It sat for 20 mins and soggy. I'll try other bread next time. Great customer service. Nice people."

Angelini's Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (214) • $$

"The food was absolutely delicious I enjoyed every taste and the marinara sauce was divine. The service was fantastic and I felt very happy about how they attended us for anything. The atmosphere felt peaceful and welcoming. Having dinner here was worth every dollar and bringing the family together for a special time. I love it"

Bella Italia

★★★★☆ 4 (696) • $$

"Always very tasteful, Prawns Sorrento is my favorite appetizer followed by a cup of clam chowder. The Chicken Scaloppini is marvelous...Small quaint restaurant with a great menu. The waiters are very friendly and the service is great"

Pine Grove Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.1 (152) • $$

"We've tried this place when my parents first moved out to PG around 10yrs ago, & it was SO good. Then, something changed & it wasn't as good - so, we stopped ordering from them. We took another shot at them last month & it was freakin delicious! I love their chicken bbq pizza - it's probably the best one I've had (& I typically order this type of pizza at other places)! I highly recommend this place for yummy pizza. The service was friendly & tentative. There's not much to say about the inside ambiance, it's your standard pizza joint. We typically get our orders to go."

De Vega Brothers

★★★★☆ 3.7 (281) • $$

"Very good, fantastic server, very well kept restaurant! Gladly to go back! I had salad with green salad, friends hadGrilled Ahi Tuna with salad, New York steak with steamed veggies,other had linguine with clams. Excellent food and portions, I had a second meal the next day! Really a great place."

Jazzpresso

★★★★★ 5 (5)

"My sons school had Jazzpreso for an event. His drinks are superior to other coffee places. I am so glad I got to experience some of his drinks. I got matcha latte and his homemade chai. Matcha was great but his chai was the best I've ever had! I'm going to be dreaming of his chai it is so so good."

Terra Mia Ristorante Italiano

★★★★☆ 3.6 (831) • $$

"Food quality is good overall.New Years dinner was meager.Salmon entree had a small filet, with two Brussel sprouts and 4 tablespoons of black rice.$30 + 18% tip not worth itLeft the restaurant hungry Service was good"

Loza Kitchen & Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (236) • $$

"Fantastic food and beverages! I had the chicken and avocado crepe plus the lavender Lamarca cocktail. The crepe comes with a blue cheese sauce which sounds odd paired with chicken and avocado but I can promise that together it all works somehow, if you like blue cheese already. Loved it and my cocktail! My friend had the avocado toast with balsamic glaze added and it also looked delicious. Service from our waitress was excellent as well."

Pizza Plus

★★★★☆ 4 (207) • $$

"We do not live near any pizza plus, but we will ALWAYS go out of our way to eat this yummy pizza! We ordered a half mushroom and onions, half pepperoni, and both sides of toppings were very generous and super yummy! The ingredients tasted fresh, the perfect amount of cheese too. The crust Yum! Let me add I am not a crust kinda girl, but each slice I ate, I ate it all! Everyone in our household, loved it! We also ordered buffalo wings and they were SUPER delicious. Some of the best we have every had.The service is very fast and the people working there are very friendly! Next time, we will sit down and eat, as we usually only get our pizza for take-out. Cant wait till then!"

Strings Italian Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (221) • $$

"Good food. Service is great too. The salads and appetite are good as well. If you wanna order to pick up they're also quick too. My fave is the lasagna"

Five Ten Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.6 (324) • $$

"Hey Five Ten,So.. I don't normally frequent higher-end restaurant like yourself, and yes you are considered higher end here, buta few friends took me out for my birthday and we decided to check you out.Nice atmosphere, quiet. Servers were polite. Food was well presented.Iron steak - Just what you expect. Good. In all honesty, I don't know how often I would come here unless it's a very special occasion since with the higher "class" comes higher prices. But hey a great option for something more upscale."

Vito's Ristorante & Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4 (340) • $$

"Great Food, Very Delicious! I Tried the Chicken Parm and Girlfriend got the Halibut and we were very impressed with our meals! The Clam Chowder is absolutely delicious! Great Service!! Very tentative and friendly! I highly recommend Vito's in Turlock! We Weill definitely be going back!"

David's Pizza

★★★☆☆ 3 (371) • $$

"I have been going to David's for about 20 plus years. Even my daughter worked there as a waitress on her teenager years.Pizza is always good, sports on tv's and beer; what else can you ask?"

Gypsy Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.1 (159) • $$

"Very good food that has the whole farm to table authenticity. The berry crepe dessert is a MUST try! It was delicious!"

The Tipping Point

★★★★☆ 4.3 (35)

"I've only had the beer and cider and their choices are awesome! Maybe next time I'll grab a bite to eat. The last time we stopped in was just to grocery shop after sushi so we weren't hungry but I guess we were thirsty We grabbed a couple brews and watched the game. Staff are super friendly and informative. Can't wait to stop in again to try more adult beverages."

Padella Italiana Di Mario

★★★★★ 4.8 (108) • $$

"I'll start by saying I'm not a fan of the whole food truck plaza...only because of the location. But.... Hear me when I say, this place is THE BEST Italian food in the area! Their Bolognese dish is like no other. So tasty and perfectly seasoned. We've also had a few other dishes and have never been disappointed. Definitely worth venturing into the parking lot for. Oh! And you can call ahead for your order and they will make sure it is ready on time. Great food and service!"

Noni Vita

★★★★★ 4.6 (51)

"First time stopping in. Great little restaurant in a very out of the way location (industrial area). Grabbed some raviolis to go. Great service, outstanding food! Restaurant has a small dining room, some outside tables and a quaint little bar area. Beer, wine and sangria along with some really good raviolis. Stop in and give them a try!!"

Eddie's Pizza Cafe

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (144) • $$

"The pizza is the best in Stockton. Every time I go it's the best. I recommend the pizza place to everyone."

The Post Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (112) • $$

"This restaurant is so nice! I see why people get married here. I was a little worried I was underdressed but they have a very chill atmosphere. Tonight they have a comedy show and a 2 for $13 shots special. The service was wonderful!"

Papapolloni Mediterranean Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.2 (205) • $$

"Such a great spot for a nice quaint dinner! Headed there tonight and was not disappointed! The drinks were amazing, food was delicious, service was exceptional and ambiance was romantic. Definitely will be returning!"

De Parsia's Restaurant & Catering

★★★★★ 4.7 (111) • $

"Quick friendly service. Everything cooked to order and fresh. Light convo with the owner. Love the small local spots! All of our entrees came out piping hot, right outtadaoven! My calzone had the right amount of cheese and meats with a savory ragu on the side for dippin. My sister cleaned up her ravioli with a quickness. The meatball sandwich needed a bit more meatball to it but the taste was on hit. The salad was a bit small but again, fresh and tasty having mixed greens, an orange heirloom cherry tomato red onion/ bell pepper and olives. They offer Italian or Ranch dressings. Not a big dining room, felt a little like we were eating at home with the grandfather clock chiming on the hour. Reasonable prices, friendly staff, classic rock playin, and tasty/savory food!! Check out Deparsia's!! They take pride on the food they serve andappreciate your business"

Ciao Bella Ristorante

★★★★☆ 3.9 (406) • $$

"food was amazing and the service was amazing, ambience it's perfect, but our friends did not like the seat they said the seats weren't comfy."

Mezzo

★★★★☆ 4 (325) • $$$

"Stopped by on a Saturday night and it looked pretty busy but got a table for 2 in less than 5 minutes. We received complimentary bread and wow! The bread was super soft and fresh. I would eat 10 plates of their bread! They have specials on top of their main menu. I got the Fettuccine and my boyfriend got the Parmagiano. The portions are great! We definitely were super full. We got a few cocktails. I got the sangria and my boyfriend got the Pineapple Screwdriver. They were delicious and great price! I would recommend!"

Ravello's Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (50) • $$

"What a wonderful event venue and more! We were thrilled to use this locally owned family operated business for a celebration/gathering. They took care of everything and had a wonderful staff along with fantastic communication. The tables were beautiful and the food delicious. A nice discovery was the morning coffee and pastries. I recommend the brown sugar oatmeal latte!"

Cotta's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (23) • $$

"This place makes some really good food. I love to go here. Great specials of the day and great regular menu items. You can sign up for email notifications of new menu items and what is happening."

D’Forno Cocina

★★★★☆ 4.2 (56)

"Great food and great service. It's quiet with a bar. Street parking available. My daughter loved the shrimp pasta."

Firenze Ristorante

★★★★☆ 3.8 (394) • $$

"This is our regular spot, the food and service is always TOP NOTCH!Their commitment to serving our community during the scamdemic was unparalleled.Unfortunately, being a regular I have become complacent and neglected to tell the "yelp world" how fantastic they are!! Thank you for many years of GREAT food, service and times!!!"

Verona Cucina Italiana

★★★★☆ 3.6 (274) • $$$

"Food was delicious. Waiter very attentive and food came quickly. Large salads. Nice choices. Ambiance was good at 5 pm. Starting ramping by 6:30 pm due to the game on in the bar area although there is a protective glass between the bar and restaurant. Great patio seating. Will return."

Teresa's Place

★★★★☆ 3.7 (278) • $$

"As a native to the area, I have grown up going to Teresa's and it's always a treat. Yesterday my husband and I went for dinner and I had the chicken piccata and he had the shrimp salad. My piccata was tender and there was ample sauce. The salad that came with it was large, hardy, and served with their house dressing. I joked with my husband that he got the shrimp "DIY" salad. Lol I'd never seen it come out like that. It was massive, which delighted my hungry hubby, but it was a bit difficult to manage due to the size and the fact that the lettuce wasn't cut. In the end, our server gave us a bowl that he could pile some ingredients into and eat from. It was a picture-worthy salad, just a bit difficult to get into. As always, the setting was lovely and homey. A fantastic place to start off the week."

Gusto Italiano

★★★★★ 4.5 (120) • $$

"I love dinner here so when I noticed they now do BRUNCH I was so excited to try it. I was not disappointed! The expansion space turned out so lovely, and they had live music starting in a bit, so we chose to eat in there. Very comfortable! Our server was super nice and took great care of us, but I'm a jerk and don't remember her name. Extra kudos for the service though! Now to the food - it all started with a warm, delicious, freshly made croissant sliced to share. An unexpected little treat to start off our visit. I had the roasted tomato and garlic crepe. Huge chunks of garlic (WHICH I LOVE) so if you order this on a date, make sure your partner eats some in self-defense. I cleared my plate - it was yummy. My daughter had a tiramisu crepe, and my son had the meatball sub which was so hearty he couldn't finish it. I look forward to returning to try out the pesto toast next time!"