Italian Restaurants in Santa Rosa (2025)

A lively Railroad Square staple where Sicilian-born owner Joe LoCoco channels old‑world hospitality and Sonoma ingredients. Praised by The Press Democrat and highlighted by the Historic Railroad Square Association, it’s a perennial favorite for osso buco, seafood pastas, and house cannoli.

Set inside the restored Marshall House, Ca’Bianca blends Northern and Southern Italian classics with house‑made pasta. Frequently recommended by local food writers and beloved by OpenTable diners, it remains a go‑to for celebratory dinners and graceful garden‑patio meals.

Family‑owned for decades, Riviera’s menu leans Ligurian and Mediterranean—think branzino, risotti, and Bolognese—served in a light‑filled room and leafy patio. Longtime locals and recent reviewers alike praise its warm service and generous portions.

Neapolitan owners bring spirited Campanian vibes, wood‑fired pies, and a now‑famous, towering lasagna that locals rave about. Featured by Sonoma Magazine among top Italian spots, it’s a downtown destination for lively energy and serious dough craft.

Tucked into Santa Rosa Vintners Square and tied to a local winery family, CIBO fires thin‑crust pies and Italian comfort plates on a convivial patio. Noted by Sonoma County Tourism and North Bay Pizza Week, it’s a neighborhood favorite for casual nights.

A beloved Kenwood classic reborn in Santa Rosa with outdoor service and takeout, still turning out Tuscan‑leaning favorites like rotisserie chicken, lasagna, and polenta. Covered by Sonoma Magazine and supported by steady local buzz, it’s heartfelt and dependable.

Part deli, part ravioli factory since 1929, Canevari’s is woven into Santa Rosa’s Italian‑American story. Featured by Sonoma Magazine in 2025, it serves hot plates, take‑and‑bake lasagna, and the house ravioli that generations grew up on—simple, soulful, and local.