A wonderful Italian dining experience in Palo Alto🇮🇹We had such a lovely dinner at iTalico. It’s a cozy and charming Italian restaurant with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
We ordered the Fried Calamari with dipping sauce, Prosciutto, Arugula & Parmesan Pizza, Linguine with Mussels & Tomatoes, and Shrimp Risotto with fresh herbs. Everything was flavorful and tasted fresh and authentic. The pizza was especially delicious, and I really enjoyed the linguine with mussels and tomatoes. The shrimp risotto was also beautifully prepared, with a wonderful texture and fresh herb flavor.
What I appreciated most was the authentic Italian feel of the food and the restaurant. It didn’t feel overly commercial or Americanized, it felt like a place where the food and hospitality were genuinely rooted in Italian tradition.
The restaurant is not huge which actually makes it feel more intimate and inviting. A great spot for a date night, family dinner, or a relaxed meal with friends.Definitely a place I’d come back to when I’m craving authentic Italian food in the Palo Alto area. Highly recommended! 🇮🇹🍝🍕
Fantastic food, wine, hospitality. What an incredible place to dine with a large group on a Saturday afternoon. The owner -Michael and his team (Antonio + Marcelino) went above and beyond to host us. We will definitely be back. Big thanks again on behalf of the Stanford Anesthesia department. Leng
My friends and I recently dined at Italico, and I wanted to express how wonderful our experience was.
From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was exceptional. The host and servers were incredibly welcoming, accommodating, and gracious throughout the evening. Their genuine warmth made us feel less like customers and more like honored guests. The hugs goodbye at the end of the evening were such a heartfelt touch and perfectly reflected the kindness we experienced all night.
The food was absolutely delicious, as were the bubbles. Every detail was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. The highlight of the evening was the Cacio e Pepe, made tableside. Not only was it delicious, but the presentation made it a memorable experience that we are still talking about.
Outstanding food is always appreciated, but exceptional hospitality is what truly sets a restaurant apart. Italico excels at both. Thank you for creating such a memorable evening. We look forward to returning soon.
Went for dinner. Good Italian restaurant. Didn't like the Negroni, though. The bread was really good (didn't like paying for it, but it was worth it); the pasta was incredible, we liked the pesto one more. The sea salt caramel ice cream was really good too. It's a nice place with great pasta.
