Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Salinas

7 restaurant menus in Salinas, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Little Sicily
Little Sicily
93/100 (471 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Pizza
Italian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Cute and cozy Italian restaurant near downtown. Perfect for simple classic fare. Calzones, pizza, and pastas. Nice focused menu. Red sauce is a bit..."
Justin L. Matthews
"We had indoor dining and got Garlic Bread Basket, Nonna's Lasagna, and Linguini & Clams Marinara. Everything was really good and tasty! We were..."
Liz Donut
"We stopped in on our vacation from Fate Texas tonight!! The food was amazing, the atmosphere was amazing!! A happy stranger even hugged me like I was..."
Cynthia Oden Rozelle
"Cute little place. My husband said it was the best calzone he had ever had (and it was HUGE!) The sauce in the calzone was sweet and had chunks of..."
Tamra Vail-Brill
"Delicious food and reasonable prices. Everyone working there are very nice and friendly. I highly recommend the Nonna's Lasagna. Great..."
Jim Oteri
"Post-COvid19 Unassuming small restaurant in old Town salinas in walking distance to the maya Cinema. Plenty of street parking well lit safe and..."
Andres M
"I loved it! Food was excellent. The garlic bread was amazing. The lasagna was pretty great! Tiramisu was good too. The combination pizza wasn’t..."
TheMiniShaq
Gino's Fine Italian Food
Gino's Fine Italian Food
88/100 (1436 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lasagne
Cheese Ravioli
Minestrone
Bread and Butter
Shrimp
Lamb
Bread Pudding
Pesto
Chicken Parmesan
Spaghetti carbonara
Build Your Own Omelette
Salad
caesar salad
Bowl of Fresh Fruit
Clams
Gnocchi
Blackened Chicken Fettuccine
Calamari
Penne
Castroville Chicken Alfredo
Calamares
Juice
Calabrese Sampler Plate
Gilroy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo
Gino’S Salad -
Spaghetti Marinara with House-Made Meatballs
Side Salad and Bruschetta
Alfredo
Pot Roast
Meatballs
Chicken Marsala
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food tonight was well prepared! Everyone in our dinner party had hot, fresh, amazing meals. We dined in and ate out on the patio. We felt..."
April Trussell
"Due to COVID they are only open for take out so we did drive up carry out. The service was awesome. They were working hard at delivering food to the..."
Michelle Bunyan
"Took my wife to dinner here for here birthday. The service was great , our server was very attentive and got us everything we could possibly need,..."
Steven Callahan
"As always the food is great. They are open for take out only right now, because of the virus, and yet they had a car line for pickup. Customer..."
Kimberly Benedetti
"Ordered Blackened Chicken Lasagna as well as Artichoke Bisque. Both were delicious. Bread was freshly baked as well as the garlic butter..."
Prithviraj Shelke
"Great indoor - outdoor eating environment for these times. Happy to be there on an otherwise cool evening. Salmon special was perfect....good..."
Don Nielsen
"The best Italian restaurant in Salinas! Variety of items of items in menu. Excellent and consistent quality. The Gilroy Garlic Shrimp Fetucine is so..."
arniev100
"The chicken marsala was amazing. The spaghetti/ravioli combo was also fantastic. The service was prompt and the waitress was very helpful in..."
James & Tish Mckenna
Patria
Patria
85/100 (739 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Schnitzel
Shrimp
Lasagne
Lamb
Pesto
Eggplant
Fish
Pasta
Pork
Salad
Wild boar
Scallops
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Filet Mignon
Cod
Sit down
European
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
"We enjoyed our anniversary at Patria last night, and we had an amazing evening. We started with a shared crab cake, served over mashed potatoes, all..."
Valery Stallcup Hurdle
"The decor is charming. I've only been here 3 times, but each time, the food exceeds my expectations! I highly recommend the wild boar pasta dish with..."
Tay Rianda
"Flavorful, robust European cusine. Fantastic deserts. Delicious wine list. Great drink menu! Can't rave about it enough. Sad they eill stop serving..."
Allyson Pumphrey
"Tina our server was excellent. She was very welcoming and understanding to my wife's palate. I had the smoked pork loin and my wife the lasagna...."
Jorge Casas
"It was delicious!! My husband and I both had the veal scalopini with wild mushroom sauce and it was so tender and flavorful! We each had a glass of..."
Andrea Houston-Garcia
"The food, decor and service where all spot on! I was Lucy enough to have Paolo, the owner take me on a tour to back of the house .. What another..."
Rita Rose Broughton
"Visiting Salinas from South Texas. We absolutely loved our dinner entrees and the French Country ambiance was the perfect setting for dinner...."
Sandra Castillo-Swallow
"Love this place. Great ambiance and amazing food. Very..."
Heidi Niggemeyer
"Just had a lovely dinner, enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, the wait staff and the prices. Everything was cooked..."
Carri Nash
"Best food and people We go many times a month and are never disappointed. Special drinks and well priced wines. Patria the best thing about..."
Chris Meixelsperger
"The scallops are Devine! We love our waiter and the atmosphere of the restaurant. Try the spaghetti ice for desert it's..."
Carol Canipe Walsh
"This is a charming gem with delicious food. The decor was nicely done and there wasn't a single bite of food that we didn't absolutely enjoy! The..."
Camille Iglesias
"Ended my birthday night with an awesome meal at Patrias... my European friend swears by schnitzel so I gave that a try and I was not disappointed...."
Dan Gutierrez
"Fabulous atmosphere, menu, food, presentation, ambiance, staff exceeded expectations! Will go back. Very nice and just a little different from all..."
Becky DeSmet
"The halibut was very good and my boyfriend got the pork chop which he also enjoyed and I tried a little bit. It feels good tonight you can trust the..."
Alicia Valenzuela
"Delicious schnitzel, great service and amazing ambiance. My sister and I felt like we were in Europe. We live about 1.5 hours away but said we would..."
Debbie Longinetti
"My first time for wife and I, based on our daughters recommendation! Dinner was awesome! Had the Halibut special! Yummy, we're going back asap! ..."
Rick Gebin
"Very tasty! Had the gnocchi and my partner had the carbonara, both exceeded my expectations. Everyone was also very kind which personally I found..."
Blaze Ray
"I went yesterday for the first time. Place is nice and food is very good. The only thing is that I was expecting bread and butter and olive oil in my..."
Edgar Olivares News
Angelina's Pizzeria
Angelina's Pizzeria
84/100 (669 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"First time here, got a small pizza with cheese and sausage. Very clean place and hope to go back..."
Joel
"Welcoming family restaurant. Delicious pizza, pasta, and desserts! You can grab and go to bake at home as..."
Sally Lopez
"Every time I go here, the food seems to get better and better. They seem to be incorporating more of Gin's famous dishes. Large selection of salads...."
Ron Yokota
"Nice place with very good pizza! Great beer and wine selection! Nice bar on top of regular table seating. Love the Toro location as..."
Guy Long
"this place has been a staple for Salinas. i always go for their..."
DamagedBlock 420
"My wife and I went here for the first time on my birthday and were not disappointed. The service is high quality. The atmosphere is family oriented..."
Jairo Lopez
201 Main
201 Main
77/100 (617 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Salad
Sit down
American
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Buffet
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Brunch
Mid-range
"The night club experience was very fun! We arrived at 930pm. We walked over from bars down the way and paid $50 for our 2 wrist bands. Lots of..."
Alicia Valenzuela
"The happy hour Food deals are great. Very tasty. Good service and the wine was super. Restaurant looks really good. Pity that iT was a little..."
Dick Snijder van Wissenkerke
"Really great brunch and they had live music. Was very impressed, it was romantic and delicious. Would love to go..."
Clayton Baker
"Excellent service, food was great . Love the old building lots of charm and the live bands are really good. Must visit..."
Leticia Sierra
"Food as excellent had braised short ribs! Asparagus breaded appetizer best I have ever had, and chocolate mousse for..."
Karen Thornton
"I love this place.. and not just saying that cuz I work there.. lol....."
nichol ramirez
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
77/100 (1124 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stopped here with my grandma and son and we all had tasty meals. I ordered off the lunch menu and got the Fettuccine Alfredo with a side of the Zuppa..."
Vanessa Recio
"Really good service. We had a nice lunch. The food is what you would expect for a Olive Garden restaurant. I would go..."
Tom Wright
"Great staff, food same as any other olive garden. Plenty of parking and cozy layout. Place is big but decided nicely so there is some level of..."
Deval Patel
"One of our favorite places to eat for decent priced good food. Service has always been great. Friendly staff and typically not a super long wait..."
My Name
"Solei was hands down the best server i’ve had in a very long time. she was attentive, accommodated our every request in a speedy manner. having..."
Mallorie Allyson
"I had the best time cominging in to eat at this location!! I always look for a great customer service and this restaurant exceeded my expectations!! ..."
Gracie Fernandez
Casa Sorrento Pizza
Casa Sorrento Pizza
75/100 (969 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Lasagne
Pesto
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Takeout
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had a small bizz meeting yesterday at Casa Sorrento Pizzeria and I have to tell you about it.. first of all the staff was awesome, we felt like..."
Aaron McGilloway
"Best place in salinas for cold beer and pizza the calamari and hot wings are bomb..."
Emilly Infante
"Great pizza, lasagna & sandwiches. Server was marvelous and attentive. Only complaint would be the excess crust around the edges of the..."
Richard Neil Hawkins
"Great food great music great beer!! My fave to catch the best live music always friendly..."
Michelle Marshall
"Casa Sorrento has been a Salinas icon and a fabulous place for the best tasting Pizza for years, never disappointed, always consistent without losing..."
Louis Bernardasci
"Never disappoint. My husband and make it a point to stop here every time we are in the area. They had an awesome band thus Saturday night as..."
Florence M. Siota Paschall
"The best pizza in town. We had the calamari delicious. Service a..."
Adriana Zapata-Winfrey
"Being Italian I am critical about Italian Restraints, but this one is fantastic. The Mariana Sauce was fantastic. The last one I had that was this..."
Monty Sterns
"I been going there since I was a teenager. The spaghetti and meatballs haven't changed and lasagna was off the hook! Can't say enough about the..."
Cara Beavers
"Great service, 2 bars and awesome food. I take my mom and family for dinner and all good. Oh and a full..."
Timothy Castro
"What a great place.. the all meat pizza was great. The chicken wings and garlic fries were spot on.. Service was outstanding. Love this place. If you..."
George Castro
"Very delicious pizza. Love their crust on the pizza. Service is always..."
joel alarcon Gonzalez