BerkeleyLo Coco’s
1400 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley / (510) 843-3745 / Website
A short ride to Berkeley will feel like arriving on the Sicilian coast as soon as you enter Lo Coco’s popular cornerstone and have a bite of their world-class pizza. Founded by Palermo immigrant Giovanni Lo Coco in 1966, he was successful in introducing the notably airy Sicilian-style pizza crusts to the Bay Area, as well as his ingenious toppings of artichoke hearts, baby clams, and eggplant, triumphantly making history that you can still brilliantly enjoy today.
Agrodolce Osteria
1730 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley / (510) 848-8748 / Website
Serenely nestled in a warm brick building, Agrodolce Osteria couldn’t get anymore comforting and swanky, especially once you taste all of their delightfully divine pastas! Sister restaurant to Trattoria La Siciliana, this cornerstone is a true familial experience renowned in the wonderfully vibrant “Gourmet Ghetto” of Downtown Berkeley.
South BaySweet Sicily Italian Restaurant
100 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale / (408) 733-9600 / Website
Sweet Sicily gorgeously invites you to a Sicilian vacation right in the heart of downtown Sunnyvale with their incredible desserts, luxurious atmosphere, kind familial service, and even talented live music. This charmingly elegant restaurant truly has it all- from impressive cocktails to generously flavorful dinners, and once you simply walk past their vividly brimming dessert glass case, you won’t be able to resist having a mini getaway.
Dolce Sicilia Cafe
1165 Lincoln Ave #110, San Jose / (408) 882-3953 / Website
For those with a sweet tooth, Dolce Sicilia is calling your name! All of the absolutely enchanting Italian pastries can be found here, as well as rich gelato and exceptional pasta. This is a wonderfully cute and affordable cafe that is casual, snug, and ideal for getting some work done in.
Palermo Italian Restaurant
791 Auzerais Ave, San Jose / (408) 295-6459 / Website
San Jose’s Little Italy is another culturally authentic Bay Area hotspot, and for traditional regional food on this side of Mount Etna, head under Palermo Italian Restaurant’s luxurious canopy! This is a spacious venue with a radiantly pleasant patio for which to enjoy their fabulous Linguine Tutta Mare and Veal Giacoma, just look for the inviting red sign.
With these stunning and scenic eateries, you’ll surely be living “La Dolce Vita” right from the Bay Area!
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