Highest-rated Italian Restaurants in Bakersfield by Diners

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Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Bakersfield by diners

It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a . But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.

Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites—and there's lots to love about it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken Parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering, even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.

Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feelings. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, Parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.

Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Bakersfield based on diners' reviews on as of January 2025.

Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.

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#20. Cataldo's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.1/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13001 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, American
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#19. Mama Tosca's Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 3.2/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 9000 Ming Ave. Ste K2-K3 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Coffee & Tea, Seafood
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#18. Me N Ed's

- Rating: 3.2/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 5836 Comanche Drive Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#17. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (546 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1701 New Stine Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
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#16. Straw Hat Pizza - Bakersfield

- Rating: 3.4/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 6314 Ashe Road Ste 100 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#15. Slice of Italy

- Rating: 3.6/5 (373 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2543 F St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Buffets
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#14. Slice of Italy

- Rating: 3.6/5 (497 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10524 Hageman Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#13. Little Italy

- Rating: 3.7/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8200 Stockdale Hwy Ste M6 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian
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#12. Rosa's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2400 Columbus St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#11. Sorella Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 3.9/5 (653 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7900 McNair Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Steakhouses
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#10. Sandrini's Public House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1918 Eye St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
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#9. Frugatti's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1452 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8109 Brimhall Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#8. Caesar's Deli

- Rating: 4.0/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9500 Brimhall Road Ste 304 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Delis, Sandwiches
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#7. Caesar's II Delicatessen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4701 Wilson Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Italian
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#6. Uricchio's Trattoria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (533 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 17th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Seafood
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#5. Brunch N Burger

- Rating: 4.1/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 16101 CA-58 West Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Italian
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#4. Pasta Bowls

- Rating: 4.2/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4521 Ming Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian
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#3. Mamma Mia

- Rating: 4.3/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1418 18th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Bars
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#2. Luigis

- Rating: 4.3/5 (550 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 725 East 19th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Italian, Delis, Burgers
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#1. Pizza Guys

- Rating: 4.6/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5601 California Ave. Ste 500 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.

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