Best Hidden Gems Heaven Italian Restaurants in Walnut Creek
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Benvenuti Ristorante
Conversation-first dining room with handmade pastas and steady execution.
Notable Picks
8.2
Family-run since 1996 with intimate booths and a traditional menu tuned for conversation. Sauced-right pastas and attentive pacing make it a dependable choice for relaxed, classic Italian dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Lasagna (béchamel & meat sauce), Pappardelle al Ragu, Veal Scaloppine
What makes it special: Conversation-first dining room with handmade pastas and steady execution.
From 13-time world pizza champion Tony Gemignani, this fast-casual spot serves New York, Detroit, Grandma, and Sicilian style pizzas using ancient grain dough. The counter-service format with limited seating makes it ideal for quick late-night slices or whole pies to-go until 11pm on weekends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Detroit Deep Dish, New York Cheese Slice, Margherita Pizza
What makes it special: World champion pedigree with multiple pizza styles under one roof