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Best Trendy Table Hotspots Pizza Restaurants in Walnut Creek

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Gusto Mio
Share-friendly pies in a buzzy, modern room.

Notable Picks

$$ Walnut Creek
Lively, modern Italian where charry thin-crust pies share the stage with pastas and cocktails. Shareable formats and brisk pacing suit mixed-age groups and casual date nights.
Must-Try Dishes: Prosciutto-arugula pizza, Vodka rigatoni, Tiramisu
What makes it special: Share-friendly pies in a buzzy, modern room.
$$$$ Walnut Creek
Roman pinsa—lighter, airy crust—baked to order with simple toppings and a compact wine list. Works for a casual date or a share-and-go patio bite.
Must-Try Dishes: Margherita pinsa, Amatriciana pinsa, Supplì (fried risotto)
What makes it special: Roman pinsa dough blend yields crisp edges and airy center.
$ Walnut Creek
Local family operation with shareable pies and pastas in a lively room. Kids get crowd-pleasers, adults get a cocktail and solid classics without formality.
Must-Try Dishes: Vodka Rigatoni, Prosciutto-Arugula Pizza, Meatballs
What makes it special: Buzzy, share-friendly menu from a long-running local restaurant family.