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888 Ristorante Italiano, San Carlos, CA

888 Ristorante Italiano

4.9
4.9
619 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
If you’ve ever enjoyed the 888 dining experience, you know it’s not like your average Bay Area Italian restaurant. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Carlos, 888 Ristorante Italiano brings authentic flavors of Italy to Laurel Street. 888 was created from a passion for Italian cuisine that’s deep-rooted in the Maddalena family. Owner Vince Maddalena and Chef Raul learned their craft through growing up in the restaurant industry. Specifically, Maddalena’s, owned by Vince’s dad for over 30 years in Palo Alto. When Vince’s dad closed shop, Vince knew he wanted to continue sharing his passion for food with the public. And so 888 was born! When it comes to cooking, we never take shortcuts. Almost all of our menu is made in-house and we keep things fresh by changing our dishes as seasons come and go. Enjoy our intimate dining experience with a significant other, family and friends or just let us know if you have a large group and we would be happy to accommodate. Your host, Vincenzo Maddalena, would like to welcome you to his restaurant for a unique dining experience of authentic Italian cuisine. Buon Appetito!

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What 619 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Service

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Italian

  • Peninsula

    Best Overall

  • Peninsula

    Best Food

  • Peninsula

    Best Service

  • Peninsula

    Best Ambience

  • Peninsula

    Best Value

  • Peninsula

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
888 Ristorante Italiano is a culinary gem in San Carlos offering "excellent food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about its warm ambiance and delightful dishes like veal parmesan and petrale sole. With a "wonderful setting" and accommodating staff, it's a "go-to" for special occasions and weekly indulgences.

619 Reviews

  1. Ruben

    VIP

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service. Amazing food. Nice selection of wines!

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  2. Jim

    VIP

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Italy on Laurel Street. The food, service, and ambiance could not have been better.

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  3. Maureen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the same wonderful experience I've had there before. Vince and company are amazing. Thank you!

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  4. Kathleen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first visit and we will come back. Our dinner was very good and service excellent. Lot's of menu choices and the bread was the best we have had in a long time.

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  5. William

    VIP

    San Francisco

    93 reviews

    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants! Food is delicious, intimate, lovely ambiance, great service all add up to a terrific dining experience. We’ve tried many of the items on the menu and all were outstanding. If you haven’t been here, try it, you’ll like it!

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  6. Debbie

    VIP

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place to eat! Service is impeccable! The food is spot on!!

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  7. Kathleen

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent delicious food. Impeccable service. Lovely restaurant.

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  8. Wynne

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice ambience and great food. Our go-to on Friday nights

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  9. Karen

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant in San Carlos. Everything about it is wonderful.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was nice but really hard to hear one another

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FAQs

888 Ristorante Italiano does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

888 Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.9 stars by 619 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

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Google Map for 888 Ristorante Italiano

888 Laurel Street, #3951, San Carlos, CA 94070

Additional information

  • Area
    San Carlos
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–1:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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