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Created by Valerie Winters • Updated On: September 13, 2024
La Pizzeria Italian is one of Need To Visit.

1. La Pizzeria Italian

8.5
373 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Campbell · 36 tips and reviews
Jack Holder's Restaurant & Bar is one of Need To Visit.

2. Jack Holder's Restaurant & Bar

8.5
3153 Meridian Ave, Ste 20 (at Hillsdale Ave), San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Walia Ethiopian Cuisine is one of Need To Visit.

3. Walia Ethiopian Cuisine

8.4
2208 Business Cir (at S Bascom Ave.), San Jose, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Central San Jose · 34 tips and reviews
Pizza Antica is one of Need To Visit.

4. Pizza Antica

8.6
334 Santana Row, San Jose, CA
Pizzeria · 92 tips and reviews
Zona Rosa is one of Need To Visit.

5. Zona Rosa

9.0
1411 The Alameda (at Lenzen Ave), San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Shasta Hanchette Park · 39 tips and reviews
Ramen Nagi is one of Need To Visit.

6. Ramen Nagi

7.6
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA
Ramen Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
The Tamale Factory is one of Need To Visit.

7. The Tamale Factory

7.7
233 S White Rd Ste C (East Hills Drive), San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐 is one of Need To Visit.

8. Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐

8.3
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA
Dumpling Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews
Uncle Tetsu is one of Need To Visit.

9. Uncle Tetsu

2855 Stevens Creek Blvd Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA
Bakery · 1 tip
Little Star Pizza is one of Need To Visit.

10. Little Star Pizza

8.8
846 Divisadero St (btwn Mcallister St & Fulton St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Alamo Square · 144 tips and reviews
Delarosa is one of Need To Visit.

11. Delarosa

8.9
2175 Chestnut St (Pierce St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Marina District · 225 tips and reviews
Pizzetta 211 is one of Need To Visit.

12. Pizzetta 211

9.3
211 23rd Ave (at California St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Outer Richmond · 95 tips and reviews
State Bird Provisions is one of Need To Visit.

13. State Bird Provisions

8.6
1529 Fillmore St (btwn Geary & O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 219 tips and reviews
Homeroom is one of Need To Visit.

14. Homeroom

8.9
400 40th St (at Shafter Ave), Oakland, CA
Mac and Cheese Joint · Temescal · 233 tips and reviews
Willow Glen Creamery is one of Need To Visit.

15. Willow Glen Creamery

8.6
1104 Lincoln Ave (at Willow St), San Jose, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Willow Glen · 46 tips and reviews
High Five Pizza is one of Need To Visit.

16. High Five Pizza

8.7
171 Branham Ln (at Snell Ave.), San Jose, CA
Pizzeria · Parkview · 26 tips and reviews
Tony Di Maggio's Pizza is one of Need To Visit.

17. Tony Di Maggio's Pizza

8.6
3852 Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA
Pizzeria · Rancho · 24 tips and reviews
Slider's Burgers is one of Need To Visit.

18. Slider's Burgers

8.4
1645 W San Carlos St (at Dana Ave), San Jose, CA
Burger Joint · Shasta Hanchette Park · 22 tips and reviews
The Table is one of Need To Visit.

19. The Table

8.2
1110 Willow St (at Lincoln Ave), San Jose, CA
New American Restaurant · Willow Glen · 60 tips and reviews
El Guapo's Campbell is one of Need To Visit.

20. El Guapo's Campbell

8.2
266 E Campbell Ave (btwn 1st & 2nd), Campbell, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Campbell · 26 tips and reviews
Cafe Rosalena is one of Need To Visit.

21. Cafe Rosalena

8.9
1077 The Alameda (at Race St), San Jose, CA
Sandwich Spot · Central San Jose · 34 tips and reviews
Greenlee's Bakery is one of Need To Visit.

22. Greenlee's Bakery

7.5
1081 The Alameda, San Jose, CA
Bakery · Central San Jose · 13 tips and reviews
Poor House Bistro is one of Need To Visit.

23. Poor House Bistro

8.4
317 W Saint John St (at W San Fernando St), San Jose, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central San Jose · 62 tips and reviews
Zanotto's Family Market is one of Need To Visit.

24. Zanotto's Family Market

9.0
1970 Naglee Ave (at N Bascom Ave), San Jose, CA
Grocery Store · Rose Garden · 48 tips and reviews
El Grullense Drive Thru (San Jose) is one of Need To Visit.

25. El Grullense Drive Thru (San Jose)

8.7
400 W San Carlos St (at Delmas Ave), San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Central San Jose · 16 tips and reviews
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka らーめん山頭火 is one of Need To Visit.

26. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka らーめん山頭火

7.8
675 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Strawberry Park · 136 tips and reviews
Nick The Greek is one of Need To Visit.

27. Nick The Greek

7.9
143 W Santa Clara St (at N San Pedro St), San Jose, CA
Greek Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 37 tips and reviews
Souvlaki Greek Skewers is one of Need To Visit.

28. Souvlaki Greek Skewers

8.9
577 W Alma Ave, San Jose, CA
Greek Restaurant · Willow Glen · 23 tips and reviews
Big E Cafe Artisan Empanadas is one of Need To Visit.

29. Big E Cafe Artisan Empanadas

8.9
1683 Branham Ln (Ross Ave.), San Jose, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
Isabella's Restaurant is one of Need To Visit.

30. Isabella's Restaurant

7.1
700 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA
South American Restaurant · West Valley · 18 tips and reviews
Milohas is one of Need To Visit.

31. Milohas

8.2
4662 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA
Empanada Restaurant · Branham-Jarvis · 8 tips and reviews
La Mar is one of Need To Visit.

32. La Mar

8.9
Pier 1½ (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 232 tips and reviews
Mr. Pollo is one of Need To Visit.

33. Mr. Pollo

8.8
2823 Mission St (btwn 24th & 25th St), San Francisco, CA
South American Restaurant · Mission District · 37 tips and reviews
Pollo A La Brasa is one of Need To Visit.

34. Pollo A La Brasa

8.7
764 S Western Ave (Western Ave & 8th St), Los Angeles, CA
South American Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 48 tips and reviews
One65 Patisserie is one of Need To Visit.

35. One65 Patisserie

7.2
165 Ofarrell St Fl 1, San Francisco, CA
Bakery · 10 tips and reviews
Chutney Restaurant is one of Need To Visit.

36. Chutney Restaurant

6.8
511 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant · Tenderloin · 71 tips and reviews
Z & Y Restaurant is one of Need To Visit.

37. Z & Y Restaurant

8.5
655 Jackson St (btwn Cooper Alley & Wentworth Pl), San Francisco, CA
Szechuan Restaurant · Chinatown · 189 tips and reviews
Z & Y Peking Duck is one of Need To Visit.

38. Z & Y Peking Duck

7.0
606 Jackson St (Kearny St), San Francisco, CA
Szechuan Restaurant · Chinatown · 5 tips and reviews
Burma Superstar is one of Need To Visit.

39. Burma Superstar

8.8
309 Clement St (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 371 tips and reviews
Mensho Tokyo is one of Need To Visit.

40. Mensho Tokyo

8.7
672 Geary St (at Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Tenderloin · 143 tips and reviews
Hog Island Oyster Co. is one of Need To Visit.

41. Hog Island Oyster Co.

9.3
1 Ferry Bldg #11 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 406 tips and reviews
Pizzeria Delfina is one of Need To Visit.

42. Pizzeria Delfina

9.0
3611 18th St (btwn Guerrero St & Oakwood St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Mission Dolores · 265 tips and reviews
Schubert’s Bakery is one of Need To Visit.

43. Schubert’s Bakery

8.9
521 Clement St (at 6th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Inner Richmond · 39 tips and reviews
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen is one of Need To Visit.

44. Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen

7.6
736 Mission St (btwn 3rd & 4th), San Francisco, CA
Jewish Restaurant · SoMa · 44 tips and reviews
Mingalaba Restaurant is one of Need To Visit.

45. Mingalaba Restaurant

8.3
1213 Burlingame Ave (at Lorton Ave), Burlingame, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Downtown Burlingame · 105 tips and reviews
Cafe Jacqueline is one of Need To Visit.

46. Cafe Jacqueline

7.6
1454 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · North Beach · 34 tips and reviews
Pork Store Café is one of Need To Visit.

47. Pork Store Café

7.0
3122 16th St (btwn Guerrero & Valencia), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Mission Dolores · 72 tips and reviews
Pork Store Cafe is one of Need To Visit.

48. Pork Store Cafe

7.8
1451 Haight St (at Masonic Ave.), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Haight Ashbury · 80 tips and reviews
Parada 22 is one of Need To Visit.

49. Parada 22

8.6
1805 Haight St (at Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Haight Ashbury · 99 tips and reviews
Han Il Kwan is one of Need To Visit.

50. Han Il Kwan

8.8
1802 Balboa St (at 19th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Korean Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 76 tips and reviews
Boulette's Larder is one of Need To Visit.

51. Boulette's Larder

7.5
1 Ferry Building Ste 48 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Financial District · 60 tips and reviews
Lobsta Truck is one of Need To Visit.

52. Lobsta Truck

Cupertino, CA
Food Truck · No tips or reviews
Nick's Crispy Tacos is one of Need To Visit.

53. Nick's Crispy Tacos

7.1
1500 Broadway (at Polk St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 217 tips and reviews
Tommaso's is one of Need To Visit.

54. Tommaso's

7.5
1042 Kearny St (at Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Jackson Square · 68 tips and reviews
Cinnaholic is one of Need To Visit.

55. Cinnaholic

115 E San Carlos St, San Jose, CA
Bakery · Paseo · 2 tips and reviews
Sauced BBQ & Spirits San Jose is one of Need To Visit.

56. Sauced BBQ & Spirits San Jose

5.5
3055 Olin Ave Ste 1005, San Jose, CA
BBQ Joint · 4 tips and reviews
Thien Long is one of Need To Visit.

57. Thien Long

8.0
3005 Silver Creek Rd, San Jose, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Evergreen · 23 tips and reviews
Zareen's is one of Need To Visit.

58. Zareen's

8.8
1477 Plymouth St Ste C, Mountain View, CA
Indian Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews
Vesta is one of Need To Visit.

59. Vesta

9.2
2022 Broadway St (at Main St), Redwood City, CA
Pizzeria · 91 tips and reviews
Abura-Ya is one of Need To Visit.

60. Abura-Ya

8.8
362 17th St (btwn Franklin and Webster St), Oakland, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Oaksterdam · 40 tips and reviews

61. Aburaya GO

380 15th St, Oakland, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Oaksterdam · No tips or reviews
Addis Ethiopian Restaurant is one of Need To Visit.

62. Addis Ethiopian Restaurant

8.7
6100 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · North Oakland · 21 tips and reviews
F.O.B. Kitchen is one of Need To Visit.

63. F.O.B. Kitchen

7.7
5179 Telegraph Ave (51st st.), Oakland, CA
Filipino Restaurant · North Oakland · 7 tips and reviews
Vik’s Chaat Corner is one of Need To Visit.

64. Vik’s Chaat Corner

9.0
2390 4th St (at Channing Way), Berkeley, CA
Indian Restaurant · West Berkeley · 177 tips and reviews

65. Nyum Bai Pop-up

2351 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Cambodian Restaurant · Mission District · 1 tip
Teni is one of Need To Visit.

66. Teni

8.4
4015 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Temescal · 9 tips and reviews
El Sur is one of Need To Visit.

67. El Sur

7.8
300 De Haro St Ste 342, San Francisco, CA
Argentinian Restaurant · Potrero Hill · 2 tips and reviews
Popsons is one of Need To Visit.

68. Popsons

7.0
998 Market St (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Tenderloin · 31 tips and reviews
Gio Cha Duc Huong Sandwich is one of Need To Visit.

69. Gio Cha Duc Huong Sandwich

9.2
1020 Story Rd, San Jose, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Central San Jose · 11 tips and reviews
Casey’s Pizza is one of Need To Visit.

70. Casey’s Pizza

8.9
1170 4th St, San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Mission Bay · 10 tips and reviews
Zuni Café is one of Need To Visit.

71. Zuni Café

8.8
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews
Reem's California is one of Need To Visit.

72. Reem's California

8.3
1 Ferry Plz #19, San Francisco, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Financial District · 2 tips and reviews

73. Yes Pudding

San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Financial District · No tips or reviews
Tacos Moreno is one of Need To Visit.

74. Tacos Moreno

7.8
1053 Water St (at Magnolia St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Taco Restaurant · Eastside · 24 tips and reviews
Onigilly is one of Need To Visit.

75. Onigilly

7.1
164 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA
Japanese Restaurant · University South · 4 tips and reviews
Giorgio's Italian Food & Pizza is one of Need To Visit.

76. Giorgio's Italian Food & Pizza

7.7
1445 Foxworthy Ave (at Cherry Ave), San Jose, CA
Italian Restaurant · Willow Glen South-Lincoln Glen · 29 tips and reviews
La Villa Delicatessen & Gourmet Shop is one of Need To Visit.

77. La Villa Delicatessen & Gourmet Shop

7.9
1319 Lincoln Ave (at Brace Ave.), San Jose, CA
Deli · Willow Glen · 39 tips and reviews
Fiesta del Mar Too is one of Need To Visit.

78. Fiesta del Mar Too

7.6
735 Villa St (at Hope St), Mountain View, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Mountain View · 56 tips and reviews
ViVe Sol is one of Need To Visit.

79. ViVe Sol

8.6
2020 W El Camino Real (at S Rengstorff Ave), Mountain View, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 70 tips and reviews
La Costa is one of Need To Visit.

80. La Costa

8.3
4152 Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Seven Trees · 17 tips and reviews
Angelou's Cafe & Grill is one of Need To Visit.

81. Angelou's Cafe & Grill

8.0
21 N 2nd St (Santa Clara), San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 21 tips and reviews
Tacos Santiaguito is one of Need To Visit.

82. Tacos Santiaguito

8.6
609 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA
Food Truck · West Valley · 12 tips and reviews

83. Chick N’ Bros

San Jose, CA
Food Truck · Central San Jose · 1 tip
Wursthall is one of Need To Visit.

84. Wursthall

8.0
310 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo, CA
German Restaurant · Downtown San Mateo · 27 tips and reviews
True Food Kitchen is one of Need To Visit.

85. True Food Kitchen

9.0
180 El Camino Real Ste 1140, Palo Alto, CA
New American Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

86. Teriyaki Madness

5297 Prospect Rd Ste 30 (Lawrence Expy), San Jose, CA
Japanese Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Umai Savory Hot Dogs is one of Need To Visit.

87. Umai Savory Hot Dogs

2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA
Hot Dog Joint · 1 tip
Urban Plates is one of Need To Visit.

88. Urban Plates

3055 Olin Ave #1020, San Jose, CA
Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Cheese Board Pizza is one of Need To Visit.

89. Cheese Board Pizza

9.3
1512 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · Gourmet Ghetto · 157 tips and reviews
Southie is one of Need To Visit.

90. Southie

8.8
6311 College Ave, Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · North Oakland · 48 tips and reviews
La Note is one of Need To Visit.

91. La Note

8.7
2377 Shattuck Ave (btwn Durant Ave & Channing Way), Berkeley, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Berkeley · 142 tips and reviews
Horn Barbecue is one of Need To Visit.

92. Horn Barbecue

8.4
2534 Mandela Pkwy, Oakland, CA
BBQ Joint · West Oakland · 7 tips and reviews
Minnie Bell’s is one of Need To Visit.

93. Minnie Bell’s

7.5
5959 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA
Fried Chicken Joint · 11 tips and reviews
Homeroom To Go is one of Need To Visit.

94. Homeroom To Go

8.5
4007 Webster St (40th St), Oakland, CA
Mac and Cheese Joint · Temescal · 14 tips and reviews
Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar is one of Need To Visit.

95. Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar

1915 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Uptown · 86 tips and reviews
La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie is one of Need To Visit.

96. La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie

8.9
3411 Fruitvale Ave (at MacArthur), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Lower Dimond · 36 tips and reviews
Comal is one of Need To Visit.

97. Comal

8.9
2020 Shattuck Ave (at University Ave), Berkeley, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 78 tips and reviews
Picante is one of Need To Visit.

98. Picante

8.2
1328 6th St, Berkeley, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews
De Afghanan Kabob House is one of Need To Visit.

99. De Afghanan Kabob House

7.7
37405 Fremont Blvd (Peralta Ave.), Fremont, CA
Afghan Restaurant · Centerville · 38 tips and reviews
Foreign Cinema is one of Need To Visit.

100. Foreign Cinema

9.2
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 362 tips and reviews
R&G Lounge is one of Need To Visit.

101. R&G Lounge

8.6
631 Kearny St (at Clay St), San Francisco, CA
Cantonese Restaurant · Chinatown · 274 tips and reviews
Chez Panisse is one of Need To Visit.

102. Chez Panisse

8.8
1517 Shattuck Ave (btwn Cedar & Vine St), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 135 tips and reviews
Slanted Door is one of Need To Visit.

103. Slanted Door

8.3
1 Ferry Building #3 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Financial District · 451 tips and reviews
Amber India is one of Need To Visit.

104. Amber India

8.1
4926 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA
Indian Restaurant · North Los Altos · 16 tips and reviews
Vive La Tarte is one of Need To Visit.

105. Vive La Tarte

8.6
4026 24th St (Noe), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Noe Valley · 13 tips and reviews
Tommy's Joynt is one of Need To Visit.

106. Tommy's Joynt

8.4
1101 Geary Blvd (at Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
BBQ Joint · Cathedral Hill · 212 tips and reviews
Sam Wo Restaurant is one of Need To Visit.

107. Sam Wo Restaurant

7.0
713 Clay St, San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 23 tips and reviews
Gordo Taqueria is one of Need To Visit.

108. Gordo Taqueria

8.3
2252 Clement St (btwn 23rd & 24th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 39 tips and reviews
El Buen Comer is one of Need To Visit.

109. El Buen Comer

8.4
3435 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 16 tips and reviews
Bini’s Kitchen is one of Need To Visit.

110. Bini’s Kitchen

7.2
1001 Howard St (6th St), San Francisco, CA
Restaurant · SoMa · 2 tips and reviews
La Torta Gorda is one of Need To Visit.

111. La Torta Gorda

8.2
2833 24th St (btwn Bryant & York), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 62 tips and reviews
Swan Oyster Depot is one of Need To Visit.

112. Swan Oyster Depot

8.4
1517 Polk St (btwn Sacramento & California St.), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 220 tips and reviews
Hi Tops is one of Need To Visit.

113. Hi Tops

8.8
2247 Market St (btwn 16th & Sanchez), San Francisco, CA
Gay Bar · Castro · 120 tips and reviews
Mixt is one of Need To Visit.

114. Mixt

8.3
3130 Fillmore St (Pixley), San Francisco, CA
Salad Restaurant · Union Street · 1 tip
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar is one of Need To Visit.

115. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar

7.4
950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Nob Hill · 179 tips and reviews
Buena Vista Cafe is one of Need To Visit.

116. Buena Vista Cafe

9.1
2765 Hyde St (at Beach), San Francisco, CA
Bar · 414 tips and reviews
Yafa Hummus is one of Need To Visit.

117. Yafa Hummus

7012 Amador Plaza Rd (Dublin Blvd), Dublin, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 1 tip