Who doesn’t love Italian food? Sizzling pizza, fresh pasta, crisp salad, and warm bread are just a few of the staples of any good Italian restaurant. Whether you’re planning a romantic date, a birthday party, or a casual evening out with the family, making reservations at an Italian restaurant is an excellent plan. To help you out, we’ve curated a list of the six best Italian food spots in and around El Monte, California, that you can enjoy tonight.
Di Pilla’s Italian Restaurant
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Founded in 1967, this local gem offers authentic food and a friendly atmosphere. You can dine in or order to go. Start with a serving of complimentary fresh garlic bread, then enjoy an entrée from the wide range of options on their menu. A few popular pasta dishes include the Bowties Di Pilla pasta, potato gnocchi, and scampi Di Pilla. If you drop by for lunch, you might order off the sandwich menu, which includes a hot roast beef sandwich, a meatball sandwich, and an eggplant sandwich with cheese.
This eatery is located at 9013 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, El Monte, California, 91770. It’s open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. You can call for reservations or order take-out by calling them at 626-286-0275.
The Post Pizza
The Post Pizza is a great location for a family meal. Kids will love the relaxed atmosphere and TVs, and adults can enjoy a cold beer or cocktail from the drinks menu. They also offer catering and delivery. Post Pizza house favorites include the roast beef sandwich, French fries, loaded bread strips, Mexican pizza, pepperoni, jalapeno cheese bread, mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders, and the chicken Caesar salad.
The Post Pizza is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. You can contact this restaurant by calling them at 626-444-2631. You can also stop by for a bite at 4368 North Peck Road, El Monte, California, 91732.
Mama Petrillo’s
A quick eleven-minute drive will get you from downtown El Monte to this excellent lunch and dinner option in Temple City. According to their website, Mama Petrillo’s focuses on family and quality above all else and has been in operation for 54 years. You can order mini, small, medium, or large pizzas with toppings like Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, anchovies, mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers. You can also opt for a fresh tomato pesto or a vegetarian pre-made option.
You can visit Mama Petrillo’s at 9082 E. Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, California, 91780 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, and from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. You can also give them a call at 626-285-0228.
El Appetiz
Located just a few miles from downtown El Monte, this family-owned Italian restaurant offers pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, calzones, salads, and more from the grill. A few specific offerings include a Greek salad, grilled chicken salad, Italian sausage sandwich, chicken-tequila cream with fettuccine, seafood puttanesca, handmade chicken pesto ravioli, chipotle Cajun chicken pizza, mushroom artichoke pizza, primavera calzone, and grilled flank steak ranchero. You can also order a mini pizza or calzone with an assorted mixed green salad or the soup of the day. This restaurant also offers catering for parties, business meetings, and weddings.
El Appetiz is located at 3709 Baldwin Park Boulevard, Baldwin Park, El Monte, California, 91706. It is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. You can order takeout or delivery online or by phone at 626-337-2014.
Mr. Pizza & Pasta
If you’re craving Chicago-style pizza, look no further than Mr. Pizza & Pasta. With a casual, family-friendly atmosphere and on-site parking, this is a great option for families looking for a fun night out. You can order a regular or Chicago-style pizza with fresh toppings like tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, pineapple, ham, salami, pepperoni, meatballs, or spinach. Chef specials include the meat lover’s pizza, the works pizza, and the veggie pizza. The menu also features calzones, buffalo wings, garlic bread, ravioli, spaghetti with meat sauce, antipasto salad, barbecue chicken sandwich, pastrami, fried shrimp, and Hawaiian musubi.
You can swing by Mr. Pizza & Pasta at 2534 Tyler Ave, El Monte, California, 91733. You can also call in your order at 626-443-7278. This restaurant’s hours are 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through Saturdays and 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. It’s closed on Tuesdays.
Salvatore Italian Restaurant
Located just eight miles from downtown El Monte, this delicious Italian eatery offers takeout, curbside pickup, indoor dining, and catering. Salvatore began as a small mom-and-pop pizza counter and deli in 1975 and has since grown into a wonderful family-run restaurant with authentic Southern Italian dishes. The menu includes appetizers like Italian fries, mozzarella sticks, and steamed mussels. There are also pizzas and calzones that come in a wide range of sizes, with many topping options, including pepperoni, artichoke, spinach, ricotta, pesto, feta, mushrooms, olives, and pineapple. There is also an extensive selection of pasta, soups, salads, desserts, and beverages.
Salvatore Italian Restaurant is located at 125 N. 6th Street, Montebello, California, 90640. It’s open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays. For takeout and curbside pickup, call 323-727-2803. For banquets and catering, call 323-727-2804.
Did this list make you hungry? Hop in your car and head to one of these fantastic Italian eateries. On your way, feel free to stop by our dealership at 3530 Peck Road, El Monte, California, 91731. We might not be able to make you a pizza, but we can get your car in top shape so you can access all the best restaurants El Monte and the surrounding area has to offer. You can ask our knowledgeable staff about scheduling a service visit or browse our inventory of new vehicles.
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