Italian Restaurants in Fresno (2025)

A defining local hit where housemade pasta and a Neapolitan wood-fired oven meet Central Valley produce. Regularly praised by ABC30 and lauded by local critics for seasonal agnolotti and smart cocktails, it’s the city’s Italian-inspired standard-bearer.

From the Annex team, this lively spot focuses on long-fermented doughs, Italian-leaning antipasti, and a serious bar program. Covered by The Fresno Bee and local business press, it’s a modern, independently owned pizzeria with Valley flair.

A Fresno fixture since 1999 with roots in Parma, Italy. Known for refined northern dishes, house pastas, and a well-chosen cellar, it has earned multiple local awards and consistent praise from diners and Fresno food media.

Family-run since 1979, with recipes linking the DiCicco and Paolilli clans. Featured by ABC30 and profiled by The Business Journal, it’s beloved for scampi alla Franco, classic pastas, and an old-school spirit that still feels Fresno.

Independently owned since the early ’90s, this intimate trattoria turns out hearty pastas, gnocchi, and Italian comfort dishes. Frequently recommended by local guides and longtime Fresnans for unpretentious cooking and warm hospitality.

A food-truck favorite turned fast-casual restaurant, spotlighted by ABC30 and covered by The Fresno Bee. Expect housemade sauces, monthly specials, and playful takes like San Francisco Squares alongside classic rigatoni and ravioli.

Downtown’s small-but-mighty Italian counter by chef-owner Rafael Ramirez. Frequently noted by The Fresno Bee for high ratings, it draws lunch crowds for lasagna rossa, pesto tortellini, and budget-friendly portions made with care.

Locally owned spot serving big, crowd-pleasing plates—think pink-sauce pastas, chicken parm, and calzones. Appreciated by diners for value and friendly service, and a reliable choice for families near Blackstone.

A 1980 family-run icon known for stacked sandwiches, Italian groceries, and a deep wine selection. Recognized by regional media and slated for a second location, it remains a go-to for cannoli, meatballs, and market provisions.

Tower District institution approaching a century, recently profiled by SFGATE after a 2025 ownership handoff that kept recipes and staff intact. Known for handmade sausage, meatballs, and its namesake sandwich.

Run by members of Fresno’s renowned DiCicco-LaRocca family, FIVE blends California sensibility with Italian roots—house pastas, steaks, and a polished bar. Frequently cited by The Fresno Bee in coverage of Fresno’s restaurant families.