Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include house made pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto, and rotisserie meats. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great cocktails and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list.
Chef John Paul Piccolo, studied culinary arts at the ICIF prestigious Castle of Costigliole d’Asti in Italy. He has now brought his expertise and passion for food to Walnut Creek. With his extensive knowledge of Italian cuisine, he has crafted a menu filled with delicious and authentic dishes that are sure to satisfy any palate. From homemade focaccia to mouthwatering pizzas, every bite is a taste of Italy. Whether you're craving a classic Margherita pizza, a gourmet salad or a hearty plate of lasagna, this new restaurant is the place to be for a truly memorable dining experience.
Enzo Rosano grew up in a town just outside of Naples, Italy. His fondest memories of his childhood are centered around his mother’s cooking and the spirited meals he shared with his eight siblings. Mama Carmela’s amazing cooking kept her children close to home throughout their childhood and young adulthood. Her culinary influence also played a role in Enzo’s decision to enroll in the Scuola Alberghieria Culinary and Hospitality program in Naples. Upon completion of his culinary training, Enzo landed a job as bartender at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Vong’s in London. Next was a stop as bar manager at The Berkeley Knightsbridge, a luxury property also in London. When he came to the Bay Area, his first stop was in Half Moon Bay where he helped open one of the town’s most popular restaurants, Mezza Luna, with family friend, Roberto Giovanni. At Caffe Riace,Enzo joined his brothers and worked alongside them as they made plans to open AquaPazza in San Mateo in 2008
La Fontaine combines French & Italian cuisine to present you with a vibrant menu that is made with local and seasonal ingredients. Our team strives to give you a sophisticated and unique experience every time you visit.
Montecatini is a stable for Walnut Creek as it opened October 17, 1989, the day of the Loma Prieta earthquake in California. Since then, Montecatini Ristorante has become a place for "regulars" to enjoy a true Italian dining experience. We are a loud and bustling environment where many have come to say we're like family. All our dishes are meticulously prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients. Our pastas and entrees are served piping hot from our kitchen to your table. Montecatini has been awarded "Best of East Bay" for Best Italian Restaurant in the East Bay Area by Diablo Magazine for several years. As of January 2022 our chef, Ermes Paulin, has passed ownership down to two of Montecatini's long-time employees, Terrance and Taylor George. They plan to keep Montecatini thriving on its "old school" vibe while enhancing the cocktail and wine program. So come in and experience Montecatini for yourself and see what a true hidden gem we are!
Pasta Primavera Walnut Creek offers excellent food and courteous service in a casual, contemporary setting ambiance, and also offers a fine dining bar which serves great draft beers, spirit selections, beautiful and delightful wines, all while broadcasting the latest televised sporting events. We have been in this business since 1988 and since then we have been consistently utilizing the freshest ingredients to prepare our zesty dishes. Our attitude of "going with the flow" has kept us in business for almost three decades.Today, Pasta Primavera Walnut Creek is an independent restaurant and has no affiliation with any other Pasta Primaveras.Pasta Primavera Walnut Creek is currently owned by Amir Tehrani (the founder of the original Pasta Primavera) and managed by Allen Pourkhomami.
Our Walnut Creek location offers a unique variety of entertainment and events every day of the week. Enjoy our made-from-scratch Italian-American cuisine during Saturday & Sunday Brunch with the family, happy hour after work, or a night of bowling and bocce.
For parties over 4 guests or if desired time not available, please contact us directly at 925-930-9999 to book your reservationWE CATER ANY EVENT no celebration is too large or too small!Tomatina - Walnut Creek is an Italian restaurant designed in a unique age-old fashioned building with sleek modern interiors. The restaurant has a simple yet elegant air about it with warm ambience and comfortable dining arrangements. The restaurant has a casual setup and friendly environment comprising of cooperative waiting staff which makes this place a desirable choice for large gatherings with friends or family. Tomatina - Walnut Creek also has free Wi-Fi.Tomatina - Walnut Creek serves wine and beer with their meals. Some of the popular choices from the menu list include chicken parmesan, chicken marsala, and salmon. The restaurant has a wide range of pizzas and pasta options, kids menu, piadine and starters for a delightful experience.x
With gorgeous views of the Bay, Bella Siena offers a variety of unique and creative dishes drawn fromclassic Italian and innovative Californian cuisine. The seasonally influenced menufeatures fresh salads, savory pastas, hearty meat/seafood entrees and inventive daily specials.
