Top rated Italian restaurants in Salinas, United States to elevate your visit (Updated May, 2024)

Straw Hat Pizza

Pizza restaurant

Chain serving Californian pizza, stuffed sandwiches & salads made with locally grown ingredients.

$$ $$

4.90 (33 reviews) (~2.67 km from centre)

La Mia Cucina

Italian restaurant

This 11-table bistro ups its elegance factor with white tablecloths & homemade pasta.

$$ $$

4.70 (310 reviews) (~24.3 km from centre)

Pèppoli at Pebble Beach

Italian restaurant

Italian restaurant serving Tuscan-style cuisine in an elegant space at Pebble Beach Resorts.

$$$ $

4.70 (102 reviews) (~26.59 km from centre)

Dametra Cafe

Greek restaurant

Cozy yet high-energy choice for Mediterranean specialties, pizza & pasta in a rustic space.

$$ $$

4.60 (3.2K reviews) (~27.39 km from centre)

Pizza My Heart

Pizza restaurant

Surf-themed California chain for pizzas with local ingredients in a low-key counter-serve setting.

$ $$$

4.60 (1.6K reviews) (~43.81 km from centre)

Zoccoli's Delicatessen

Deli

Established Italian deli featuring gourmet sandwiches, pastas & salads, plus outdoor seating.

$ $$$

4.60 (803 reviews) (~47.11 km from centre)

Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar

Italian restaurant

Relaxed spot serving classic Italian fare, including locally sourced pasta, mozzarella & gelato.

$$ $$

4.60 (304 reviews) (~24.96 km from centre)

Sugo Italian Pasta Bar

Italian restaurant

👍👍 Great Italian Pizza place. The pizza is thin crust and crunchy with the right amount of ingredients (and not a lot of cheese which I personally like). The spaghetti Carbonara is tasty, I wish they'd add green peas to it too but still super good. The wine selection is limited but appeasing, the back...

$$ $$

4.60 (248 reviews) (~46.42 km from centre)

Big J's Pizza

Pizza restaurant

👍👍 I miss Chicago style pizza and let me tell you, Big J's pizza reminds me of the mouth watering great tasting pizza of Chicago. Big J's is the only place I will get pizza from. There are at least 10 pizza places closer to me than Big J's and I will drive 20 minutes to them because it's so worth it....

4.60 (107 reviews) (~37.25 km from centre)

Mangia - Eat on Main

Southern Italian restaurant

👍👍 Amazing bread, great pasta- we got the ravioli and a custom arrabbiata spicy sauce spaghetti. Food was delicious, great service, amazing decor and a great addition to Main Street Salinas. Definitely coming back

$$ $$

4.60 (78 reviews) (~0.15 km from centre)

Stirrup Cup Pizza

Pizza restaurant

👍👍 They make pizza the best way with provolone instead of mozzarella. Same texture with better flavor. I prefer the thin crust. Favorite pizzeria in area.

4.60 (44 reviews) (~22.78 km from centre)

Victoria's Deli and Catering

Restaurant

👍👍 I love the pasta salad and sandwiches. I wish I worked closer to Victorias so I could eat there everyday. The food is always fresh and made to perfection. If you haven't yet go give it a try, you will be glad you did and come back again and again

4.60 (41 reviews) (~32.34 km from centre)