Bay Area/ San Jose

3 top options for inexpensive Italian fare in San Jose

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Published on May 11, 2020
3 top options for inexpensive Italian fare in San JosePhoto: Dolce Sicilia/Yelp

Looking for a delicious Italian meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Italian restaurants around San Jose, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Dolce Sicilia

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Topping the list is Dolce Sicilia. Located at 1165 Lincoln Ave., Suite 110 in North Willow Glen/Gardner, the Italian spot, which offers gelato and more, is the highest-rated inexpensive Italian restaurant in San Jose, boasting five stars out of 94 reviews on Yelp. 

The Sicilian bakery features authentic Italian fare, including toasted paninis, meat lasagna and cheese ravioli. There are also biscotti and cannolis on offer. 

2. Pizza Express

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Next up is West San Carlos/Burbank's Pizza Express, situated at 1290 S. Bascom Ave. With four stars out of 265 reviews on Yelp, the pizza spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

This spot offers 30 specialty pizza creations, as well as chicken wings, salad and pasta.

3. Chiaramonte's Deli & Sausages

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Downtown San Jose's Chiaramonte's Deli & Sausages, located at 609 N. 13th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive Italian spot, which offers sandwiches and more, four stars out of 166 reviews. 

In addition to cold and hot sandwiches, the family-owned deli offers clam chowder, beef ravioli and Italian sausage links, as well as tiramisu and cheesecake.


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