Best Outdoor Dining Oasis Italian Restaurants in Pleasanton
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Pastas Trattoria
Downtown mainstay with a broad menu and steady, accommodating service.
Notable Picks
8.3
Long-running downtown spot for classic Northern Italian pastas, steaks, and seafood with plenty of kid-friendly choices. Families use it for relaxed dinners where service is attentive and pacing is predictable.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Piccata, Linguine alle Vongole, Penne alla Vodka
What makes it special: Downtown mainstay with a broad menu and steady, accommodating service.
8.2
Italian–Argentine plates served on a leafy rear patio with partial cover and heaters. Empanadas and house pastas lead the way alongside approachable mains.
Must-Try Dishes:
Empanadas, Rigatoni bolognese, Lomo saltado
What makes it special: Heater-equipped garden patio tucked behind Main Street.
8.0
Casual Italian favorite known for approachable pastas, cioppino, and kid-friendly portions. Street-side seating and quick pacing make it easy for family meals downtown.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cioppino, Chicken Marsala, Shrimp Scampi
What makes it special: Reliable Italian comforts with quick, family-friendly pacing.
Worthy Picks
7.9
This upscale Italian restaurant brings Neapolitan thin-crust pizzas crafted by a certified Master Pizzaiolo from Naples alongside house-made pastas and small plates. Part of the Locanda restaurant group, it offers authentic Italian hospitality with a full bar and charming patio dining.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, Diavola Pizza, Prosciutto e Arugula
What makes it special: Certified Master Pizzaiolo from Naples