Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 9 California italian spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Chico, Ferndale, Monterey and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.
1. Rosine’s Restaurant (Monterey)
American, Italian, Breakfast, Dessert · $$ · 4.5★ (4,467 Google reviews)
Rosine’s Restaurant earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 4,467 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 20, Episode 2 — “Stuffed and Twisted” (September 12, 2014)
Address: 434 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: +1 831-375-1400
Website: www.rosinesmonterey.com
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2. Pizzeria Luigi (San Diego)
Italian, Pizza · $ · 4.6★ (2,607 Google reviews)
Known for Italian comfort food, Pizzeria Luigi still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 2,607 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 5, Episode 2 — “Real Deal Italian” (November 17, 2008)
• Season 32, Episode 4 — “Takeout: Tastier at Home” (May 8, 2020)
Address: 1137 25th St, San Diego, CA 92102
Phone: +1 619-233-3309
Website: www.pizzerialuigi.com
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3. The Original Barone’s Famous Italian (Valley Glen, Los Angeles)
Italian, Chicken, Pizza, Sandwich · $$ · 4.4★ (1,139 Google reviews)
The Italian comfort food at The Original Barone’s Famous Italian clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 1,139 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 5 — “Global Greats” (August 12, 2016)
Address: 13726 Oxnard St, Valley Glen, CA 91401
Phone: +1 818-782-6004
Website: baronesla.com
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4. Black Market Liquor Bar (Studio City, Los Angeles)
Seafood, Italian, Vegan/Vegetarian, Dessert · $$ · 4.5★ (813 Google reviews)
Black Market Liquor Bar is one of the area’s go-to spots for fresh seafood, with a strong 4.5 stars from 813 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 38, Episode 3 — “Champion Chefs” (September 15, 2023)
Address: 11915 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
Phone: +1 818-446-2533
Website: www.blackmarketliquorbar.com
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5. Flour House (San Luis Obispo)
Italian, Breakfast, Pizza · $$ · 4.5★ (764 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for Italian comfort food, Flour House keeps a 4.5-star rating across 764 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 40, Episode 2 — “From Breakfast to the Boot” (August 16, 2024)
Address: 690 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: +1 805-544-5282
Website: www.flourhouseslo.com
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6. Bettina (Santa Barbara)
Italian, Pizza · $$ · 4.5★ (755 Google reviews)
Bettina earned its spot on the show for Italian comfort food that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 755 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 36, Episode 11 — “Interesting Italian” (January 27, 2023)
Address: 1014 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone: +1 805-770-2383
Website: www.bettinapizzeria.com
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7. The Real Italian Deli (Palm Desert)
Italian, Burger, Sandwich, Dessert · $$ · 4.5★ (481 Google reviews)
Known for Italian comfort food, The Real Italian Deli still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 481 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 15 — “Stellar Sandwiches and Big-Time Burgers” (August 5, 2022)
Address: 44795 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: +1 760-836-1493
Website: www.therealitaliandeli.com
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8. Grana (Chico)
Italian · $$ · 4.5★ (439 Google reviews)
The Italian comfort food at Grana clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 439 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 29, Episode 18 — “Coming Together in Cali” (April 19, 2019)
Address: 198 E 2nd St, Chico, CA 95928
Phone: +1 530-809-2304
Website: granachico.com
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9. Ivanhoe (Ferndale)
Italian · 4.5★ (234 Google reviews)
Ivanhoe is one of the area’s go-to spots for Italian comfort food, with a strong 4.5 stars from 234 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 19, Episode 1 — “Guy's Hometown Tour” (February 7, 2014)
Address: 315 Main St, Ferndale, CA 95536
Phone: +1 707-786-3977
Website: www.hotelivanhoe.com
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