So how does this work?
We pick our top choices based on the quality of the food, service, and consistency over time. We’ll start off by giving you the best options overall for dining in Riverside and then follow up with links to different types of restaurants in different neighborhoods at the end of this page.
Best Italian Restaurants Riverside

Round Table Pizza Description: Chain eatery with build-your-own pizzas. Chain serving pizzas with a variety of toppings & sauces in a simple space. Address: 7732 Limonite Ave, Riverside, CA 92509, United States Phone Number: +1 951-681-0895 Website: http://www.roundtablepizza.com/rtp/store.asp?store_num=433 Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-10PM | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM | Thursday: 11AM-10PM | …

Cardelli’s Italian Deli Description: Down-to-earth sandwich specialist. Modest sandwich shop doling out Italian-style subs in a shopping-center storefront. Address: 7786 Limonite Ave, Riverside, CA 92509, United States Phone Number: +1 951-360-0747 Website: http://www.cardellisdeli.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 10AM-3PM | Tuesday: 10AM-3PM | Wednesday: 10AM-3PM | Thursday: 10AM-3PM | Friday: 10AM-3PM | Saturday: 10AM-3PM

Baguette Bakery & Cafe Description: . Address: 767 W Blaine St B, Riverside, CA 92507, United States Phone Number: +1 951-788-5300 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 9AM-2PM | Tuesday: 9AM-2PM | Wednesday: 9AM-2PM | Thursday: 9AM-2PM | Friday: 9AM-2PM | Saturday: Closed

Round Table Pizza Description: Chain eatery with build-your-own pizzas. Chain serving pizzas with a variety of toppings & sauces in a simple space. Address: 2585 Canyon Springs Pkwy A, Riverside, CA 92507, United States Phone Number: +1 951-656-8184 Website: http://www.roundtablepizza.com/rtp/store.asp?store_num=999 Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-10PM | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM | Thursday: …
SBARRO Description: Fast-food chain for pizza & pasta. Italian fast-food chain offering thin-crust pizza by the slice, plus pastas & salads. Address: 2259 Galleria at Tyler FC, 3, Riverside, CA 92503, United States Phone Number: +1 951-977-5438 Website: Homepage Store Hours:

Capone’s Pizza Description: Family-run comfort-food haven. American dishes including pizza, pasta, giant sub sandwiches & other comfort food amid casual digs. Address: 7207 Arlington Ave F, Riverside, CA 92503, United States Phone Number: +1 951-689-3520 Website: http://caponespizzaandpasta.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-8PM | Monday: 10AM-8PM | Tuesday: 10AM-8PM | Wednesday: 10AM-8PM | Thursday: 10AM-8PM | Friday: …

Antone’s Italian Food Description: Homestyle Italian eats since 1965. Classic Italian fare including meatball subs & pasta in an old-school, family-owned establishment. Address: 4125 Sunnyside Dr, Riverside, CA 92506, United States Phone Number: +1 951-682-5900 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 10AM-4PM | Tuesday: 10AM-4PM | Wednesday: 10AM-4PM | Thursday: 10AM-4PM | Friday: …

Fiesta Pizza Description: . Address: 6110 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92503, United States Phone Number: +1 951-353-8007 Website: https://www.fiestapizzamenu.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-10PM | Monday: 10AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10AM-9PM | Thursday: 10AM-9PM | Friday: 10AM-10PM | Saturday: 10AM-10PM

New York Pizza Co Description: . Address: 3570 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92503, United States Phone Number: +1 951-688-4000 Website: https://www.newyorkpizzacomenu.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-10PM | Monday: 10AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10AM-10PM | Thursday: 10AM-10PM | Friday: 10AM-11PM | Saturday: 10AM-11PM

Dave’s New York Style Pizza Description: . Address: 1490 University Ave # 102, Riverside, CA 92507, United States Phone Number: +1 951-787-9900 Website: http://davesnypizzamenu.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM | Friday: 11AM-9PM | Saturday: 11AM-9PM

Ray’s Pizza Description: No-frills NYC-style pizzeria. NYC-style slices & pies, plus wings, salads & calzones served in basic surrounds. Address: 1201 University Ave STE 116, Riverside, CA 92507, United States Phone Number: +1 951-274-4700 Website: Store Hours: Sunday: 12-8PM | Monday: 12-9PM | Tuesday: 12-9PM | Wednesday: 12-9PM | Thursday: 12-9PM | Friday: 12-9PM | …

Papa Joe’s Pizza Description: . Address: 5115 Jurupa Ave b3, Riverside, CA 92504, United States Phone Number: +1 951-680-9090 Website: http://www.papajoespizzamore.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-9PM | Monday: 10AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10AM-9PM | Thursday: 10AM-9PM | Friday: 10AM-11PM | Saturday: 10AM-11PM

Marcello’s Pizza & Pasta Description: Low-key pick for Italian eats. Local Italian chain serving a menu of pizza, pasta & sandwiches in a low-key setting. Address: 6519 Clay St A, Riverside, CA 92509, United States Phone Number: +1 951-681-9797 Website: http://marcellospizzapasta.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-10:30PM | Monday: 10:30AM-10:30PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-10:30PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-10:30PM | …

Antonious Pizza Cafe Description: Family-run fixture for pies & pasta. The menu at this family-run pizza joint established in 1984 also features pasta, subs & salads. Address: 3737 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501, United States Phone Number: +1 951-682-9100 Website: https://www.antoniouspizzanw.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12:30-9:30PM | Monday: 10:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9PM | …

Antonio Pizza Description: Laid-back outpost for specialty pies. Informal restaurant offering specialty pies, classic Italian pasta entrees & submarine sandwiches. Address: 195 E Alessandro Blvd, Riverside, CA 92508, United States Phone Number: +1 951-776-1888 Website: http://antonious-pizza.local-cafes.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-9PM | Monday: 10AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10AM-9PM | Thursday: 10AM-9PM | Friday: 10AM-10PM …

DeMatteo’s Pizza – Riverside Description: Wings & other quick-serve American chow. Casual storefront with standard decor offers pizza, a variety of sandwiches & other comfort food. Address: 7030 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, United States Phone Number: +1 951-682-6198 Website: http://www.dematteos.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 10:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9PM | …

Marcello’s Pizza & Pasta Description: Low-key pick for Italian eats. Local Italian chain serving a menu of pizza, pasta & sandwiches in a low-key setting. Address: 783 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA 92507, United States Phone Number: +1 951-781-9996 Website: http://www.marcellospizzapasta.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-11PM | Monday: 11AM-11PM | Tuesday: 11AM-11PM | Wednesday: 11AM-11PM | …

Romano’s Chicago Pizzeria Description: Casual Italian fare & Chicago pizzas. Traditional Italian joint meets Chicago-style pizzeria at this family-friendly spot with a full bar. Address: 285 Alessandro Blvd, Riverside, CA 92508, United States Phone Number: +1 951-780-7399 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-9PM | Monday: 11:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-9PM | Thursday: 11:30AM-9PM …

Aloha Pizza and Pasta Description: . Address: 755 W Blaine St, Riverside, CA 92507, United States Phone Number: +1 951-788-8830 Website: https://www.alohapizzaandpasta.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-10PM | Monday: 10:30AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-10PM | Friday: 10:30AM-11PM | Saturday: 10:30AM-11PM

Mamma Mia Restaurant and Bar Description: . Address: 10971 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505, United States Phone Number: +1 951-729-5555 Website: https://www.mammamiarestaurantandbar.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM | Friday: 11AM-9PM | Saturday: 11AM-9PM

Romano’s Description: Casual Italian fare & Chicago pizzas. Traditional Italian joint meets Chicago-style pizzeria at this family-friendly spot with a full bar. Address: 5225 Canyon Crest Dr UNIT 58, Riverside, CA 92507, United States Phone Number: +1 951-781-7662 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-9PM | Monday: 4-9PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-9PM | Thursday: …

Bella Trattoria Description: Outdoor seats & Italian fare at a hotel. Romantic Italian eatery at the Mission Inn Hotel with pizza, pasta, panini & many sidewalk tables. Address: 3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, United States Phone Number: +1 888-326-4448 Website: http://www.missioninn.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-4PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: …

Pietro’s Italian Cuisine Description: Pizza & mains in a comfy strip-mall spot. Long-standing outfit in a strip mall preparing pizza & other classic Italian dishes in relaxed digs. Address: 6788 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, United States Phone Number: +1 951-784-1310 Website: https://www.pietrositaliancuisine.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-8PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: …

Farfalla’s Cucina Italiana Description: Modest eatery for Italian comfort food. Unpretentious locale serving pizzas & Italian entrees such as baked ziti & chicken piccata. Address: 5250 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504, United States Phone Number: +1 951-354-5100 Website: https://www.farfallasrestaurants.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-8PM | Monday: 11AM-8:30PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8:30PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8:30PM | Thursday: 11AM-8:30PM …

Mario’s Place Description: Classy family-owned Italian restaurant. Upscale Northern Italian spot offering a classy patio-enhanced atmosphere & late-night weekend jazz. Address: 3646 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, United States Phone Number: +1 951-684-7755 Website: http://mariosplace.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 5:30-9:30PM | Wednesday: 5:30-9:30PM | Thursday: 5:30-9:30PM | Friday: 5:30-10PM …

Bain St Pasta Description: . Address: 10028 Jurupa Rd, Riverside, CA 92509, United States Phone Number: Website: https://instagram.com/bain.st.pastas?igshid=1y0uisvdco24o Store Hours:
Wise Guys Deli – Riverside Description: . Address: 467 Willett Ave, Riverside, RI 02915, United States Phone Number: +1 401-642-5265 Website: https://wiseguysriverside.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM | Friday: 11AM-9PM | Saturday: 11AM-9PM

Bella’s Italian Gourmet Deli Description: . Address: 1235 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside, RI 02915, United States Phone Number: +1 401-415-8155 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 10AM-7PM | Tuesday: 10AM-7PM | Wednesday: 10AM-7PM | Thursday: 10AM-7PM | Friday: 10AM-7PM | Saturday: 10AM-5PM