3 Best Italian Restaurants In Monte Rio

3 restaurants available nearby

1. Campanella

4.6

Exceptional(74)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sebastopol

Booked 3 times today

Updated Italian-American “red sauce” cuisine meets the freshest local ingredients in this family-friendly neighborhood gem. Dinner, lunch, and weekend brunch are served on the year-round garden patio or in the lively dining room with its mix of cozy booths and banquettes. A love letter to the owner’s Brooklyn-born and raised Nonna, Campanella’s menu is classic East Coast Italian with some modern touches. Think New York-style pizza topped with Chicken Parm or “Mac & Peas” with house-made cavatelli. Vegetarian, gluten and dairy-free options, too. Full bar with craft and classic cocktails, local and Italian wines, and beers. The whole family will feel like they’re in the warm embrace of their hip grandma.

2. Portico Italian Social Food

4.8

Exceptional(120)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sebastopol

Booked 4 times today

Inspired by Italy’s aperitivo hour, when public squares and streets are filled with lively conversation, Portico serves handmade and authentic Italian fare in Sebastopol in western Sonoma County.A portico is a colonnade or covered walkway in classical architecture. Since the middle ages the elegant porticos of Bologna, Italy have a meeting place for the public as well as a place for business. Paolo Pedrinazzi (who is from Bologna) and Kat Escamilla, owners of the new Portico trattoria , bring this experience to Sebastopol. They even have monthly Regional dinner parties with live jazz.The setting includes an Italian fountain on their cozy patio. Portico offers light table service and counter ordering. Excellent Italian wines are sold in the restaurant at retail pricing; refreshingly unpretentious. The menu features an array of antipasti, handmade egg pasta, gluten free risottos, Bolognese lasagna, tiramisu, and baked goods . A market in the front is stocked with take-n-bake entrees

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3. Canneti Roadhouse Italiana

4.4

Awesome(506)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Forestville

Booked 1 time today

Canneti Roadhouse Italiana, nestled in the charming neighborhood of Forestville, is a culinary gem that brilliantly infuses Californian flair into its Tuscan-inspired dishes. This restaurant stands out for its commitment to sustainability and the use of local ingredients, creating a dining experience that's both authentic and innovative. One diner raved, "Continues to be an utterly authentic, super high-quality experience," highlighting the seamless blend of local Californian produce in traditional Italian recipes. The menu changes seasonally, ensuring each dish is crafted from the freshest ingredients available, thereby capturing the essence of Californian cuisine at its peak. Whether it’s the purple potato gnocchi or the homemade rustic dishes, Canneti offers a taste of California that is as delightful as it is unique.

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3 restaurants available nearby

1. Campanella

2. Portico Italian Social Food

3. Canneti Roadhouse Italiana

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