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Best Italian Restaurants Nearby in Escondido

The Old Spaghetti Factory

The Old Spaghetti Factory

4.6
(2k+)
• Italian • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 53 min
"Sooooo good. It's $20 for a meal but it's 3 course (soup or salad + meal + ice cream) and you get enough pasta for another meal. Get the spumoni ice cream (it's like an italian Neapolitan; chocolate, cherry and pistachio). "
"I love this Sicilian Meatballs meal! It's a great portion and I got 2 additional Sicilian Meatballs which came with bread, butter, a salad, 2 creamy pesto dressings, croutons and a Simone ice cream! It's next level fresh and awesome! I highly recommend it!"
The Manager's Favorite
Pair two Pasta Classic sauces to create your favorite combination.
$24.71
Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter
Our family’s toothsome recipe since 1969 serves spaghetti drizzled with warm browned butter and topped with shredded, salty Greek Mizithra cheese.
$24.14
Sicilian Garlic Cheese Bread
Toasted cheesy garlic bread served with a side of Marinara sauce.
$10.9
Rich Meat Sauce
Mamma Mia! Our 1969 original from scratch recipe of perfectly ripe tomatoes and ground beef sautéed with freshly chopped onions, celery and garlic, all simmered slowly to perfection with savory Italian herbs and spices. Delizioso!
$23.65
Domino's

Domino's

4.6
(200+)
• Pizza • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 29 min
"Delivery driver was great. The pizza is always fire. I only order from this dominos - cam"
"You guys always deliver 10/10 pizza's . Today it means a lot to me."
Build Your Pizza
A custom pizza made to order. Choose from any of our delicious crust styles, including Handmade Pan.
$22.62
Ultimate Pepperoni
Two layers of pepperoni sandwiched between provolone, Parmesan-Asiago and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella then sprinkled with oregano.
$23.81
MeatZZa
Pepperoni, ham, Italian sausage and beef, all sandwiched between two layers of provolone and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella.
$23.6
Coke®
The authentic cola sensation that is a refreshing part of sharing life's enjoyable moments.
$3.66
Little Caesars

Little Caesars

4.7
(700+)
• Pizza • Deep Dish Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 0.6 mi • 25 min
"We ordered large 3 meat for second time. This was the fastest delivery ever. Thanks to the dasher. Pizza arrived hot and fresh. Quality pizza for great price. Tasty topics and lots of cheese. This large pizza is more than enough for two. We'll order again."
"I'm not a big picture taker but so picture worthy!!! this is some of the best little Caesar's I've had in awhile. Thank you! Just what I needed! The taste. The butter. The freshness. Got the ExtraMostBestest® Pepperoni and Crazy Combo® [Crazy Bread® & Crazy Sauce®]. Definitely ordering again!"
ExtraMostBestest® Pepperoni
Large round pizza with more Pepperoni and Cheese than our Classic Pizza
$13.78
Stuffed Crazy Crust Pepperoni
Large round Pepperoni pizza with a stuffed crust brushed with our signature Crazy Crust, a buttery-flavored garlic spread sprinkled with Parmesan.
$14.36
2-Liter Beverage
2-liter bottles of beverage.
$4.8
Crazy Combo® [Crazy Bread® & Crazy Sauce®]
Eight buttery garlic flavored bread sticks, sprinkled with parmesan cheese and served with Crazy Sauce®
$6.9
Pizza Nova

Pizza Nova

4.6
(3k+)
• Pizza • Wraps
$0 delivery fee • 5.7 mi • 49 min
$8 off on $50+
"Don't even know where to begin. Their menus are different on Door dash and GrubHub. I called the restaurant to try and figure out what they actually had on their menu. I wanted to order on Doordash. After being hung up on and calling back I spoke with a manager who just became frustrated and short with her answers as if I was bothering her or a big inconvenience. My order was over $ 100. 00. That was my experience with customer service. As for the food, we actually had the fish and ships. I was really looking forward to the fish because it was breaded halibut. There were 3 pieces of nice size fish and some fries. The slaw was very tasty with different textures and tartness from the apples. The cheesecake was, once again, a good size portion. Extra creamy with a fresh graham cracker crust and a fruit puree. Excellent dessert it was. The tiramisu was also a considerable size piece. Tasted as expected. Creamy with a full on coffee flavor. Very good indeed."
"This is our favorite pizza place. I love The Works and the prosciutto and arugula. Never disappoints! "
Best Salad Small
Field greens and hearts of romaine tossed in our sweet, tangy apple cider vinaigrette, topped with candied walnuts, crisp green apples, dried cranberries, and gorgonzola crumbles
$11.17
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Toasted French roll topped with garlic and herbs, mozzarella, romano, and parmesan cheese
$12.2
Pepperoni 10"
Housemade tomato sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese
$19.1
Kids Pasta
Choice of: macaroni & cheese, penne with alfredo sauce, marinara sauce, or butter and parmesan
$12.1
Calzone Life

Calzone Life

4.7
(200+)
• Italian • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 37 min
"Amazing. I tried the little Italy with the pesto sauce inside and it was amazing. I had to have it again. Great quality meats and cheeses. The bread it baked to perfection not doughy or burnt. A+"
"Been great every time! One is enough for two people to share and getting two makes for great leftovers, they reheat like new n the air fryer. Best food value on DoorDash"
Create Your Own
Our Original Crust, filled with Signature Red Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, and your choice of 2 toppings.
$14.48
Little Italy
Signature crust, pesto garlic sauce, mozzarella, garlic Parmesan seasoning, pepperoni, salami, and Canadian bacon.
$14.99
Golden Gate
Signature crust, red tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian three cheese, garlic Parmesan seasoning, pepperoni
$15.03
20oz Soda
20oz Soda
$3.55
Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut

4.6
(1k+)
• Pizza • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 38 min
"Love the pepperoni lovers pizza! Hot, fresh a delicious!"
"Was cravin late night pizza! My complements to the chef! Who ever made the pizza tonight I must say was perfect! Not greasy wat so ever! perfect crust everything fresh along with the traditional wings! Thank you ") definitely will be ordering more often!"
Create Your Own Pizza
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$28.08
Personal Pan Pizza®
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$10.22
Ultimate Hut Bundle
Customize your choice of ANY 2 Medium pizzas on ANY crust with ANY recipe; ANY breadsticks, cheese sticks, or cinnamon sticks; 8 boneless wings & ANY 2 dips. Prices, participation, and availability may vary. Exclusions apply.
$40.2
Pepperoni Lover's® Pizza
The classic 1-topping pepperoni pizza you crave, loaded up with 50% more pepperoni.
$30.63
Ali Baba Mediterranean Cuisine

Ali Baba Mediterranean Cuisine

4.7
(1k+)
• Mediterranean • Wraps
$0 delivery fee • 1.2 mi • 27 min
"Could not wait to dig in so the pictures probably won't do any justice! Delicious in every way and totally worth every penny!! I recommend the # 1 Platter feeds 2-3 if you aren't sure what to do and have 2 adults and 2 kids to feed, this will get that done. I'll definitely be back!! "
"Have tried the dish both in house and through delivery. The rice in house has almonds and raisins which i absolutely loved and wished they had in the to go plate as well. Otherwise really filling, and delicious! The naan was bigger than the plate itself. So yummy"
Chicken Tikka Plate
1 skewer of beef kabob, 1 chicken kabob, 1 chicken tikka, chicken schnitzel, & beef shawarma, saffron rice, burghul, hummus, mediterranean chopped salad & fresh made Ali Baba Tandoori Naan bread
$23.38
#1 Feeds 2-3
Layers of marinated chicken cooked on a spit, thinly sliced
$67.55
Beef Kofta Kab Plate
Roasted eggplant with tahini, garlic, & olive oil
$22.18
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Chicken Shawarma, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, with tahini & garlic sauce
$22.08
TASTY PIZZA ESCONDIDO

TASTY PIZZA ESCONDIDO

4.8
(100+)
• Italian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 39 min
"Great deals and tasty pizza, will definitely order again"
"Has great deals like the Loco Deal, always happy to order from here."
Classic Pizza
Large pepperoni or cheese.
$8.99
Large Hawaiian Pizza
5 topping pizza.
$11.99
SUPREME PIZZA
2 large pepperoni pizza+ Garlic bread sticks
$15.37
Pepperoni_est
2 large pepperoni + 1 large Hawaiian + cheese bread + one 2 liter soda.
$10.99
O's American Kitchen

O's American Kitchen

4.6
(1k+)
• Pizza • American
$0 delivery fee • 7.2 mi • 54 min
Farther away
"10/10 I LOVE this place! Baked Baked Pasta was delicious, and a big portion. The Premium Breadsticks are the best thing ever, jalapeno cheddar is my favorite! This place is a MUST TRY!!"
"My son and I love the chicken Parmesan. Big portions for leftovers so we make two meals of it. They also make the best breadsticks I've ever had. Plus their side Greek salad it's awesome with their homemade vinaigrette."
Pasta Bowl
A bowl of penne pasta, tossed in your choice of sauce: Marinara, alfredo, tomato cream or bolognese. Garnished with shredded parmesan cheese and parsley. Served with 1 breadstick
$17.94
Pasta
Penne noodles with choice of marinara, alfredo, tomato cream or bolognese. Topped with shredded parmesan and parsley garnish. Includes one side and 2 breadsticks.
$18.25
Kids Pasta
Pasta with choice of sauce, a kids side, one breadstick and a kids drink
$9.96
O's Wings
Chicken wings - lemon, spicy, or BBQ
$17.34
California Pizza Kitchen

California Pizza Kitchen

4.4
(7k+)
• Pizza • American (New)
$0 delivery fee • 10.9 mi • 57 min
Farther away
"The quality was excellent, large full pieces of basil..oh and the presentation, packaging.. perfect .. burrata and the and the flavor was delicious."
"$16.10 for spinach artichoke dip there was 1/3 of the cup of spinach dip chips are stale. spending $70 on their food just to be disappointed. kids grilled chicken not edible as it was too dry."
KIDS CURLY MAC 'N' CHEESE
Also available with edamame.
$8.22
PEPPERONI PIZZA
Rustic and spicy pepperoni with fresh Mozzarella and wild Greek oregano. Also available with white truffle oil. [Calories listed are per slice. All pizzas are 6 slices.]
$21.78
THE ORIGINAL BBQ CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
Black beans, sweet corn, jicama, fresh cilantro, basil, crispy corn tortilla strips, Monterey Jack, and our herb ranch. Topped with tomatoes and scallions. Also available with fresh avocado or grilled chili lime avocado.
$19.57
KIDS TRADITIONAL CHEESE PIZZA
Our signature tomato sauce with traditional and fresh Mozzarella.
$8.07
Pizza Amore Giant New York Pizza

Pizza Amore Giant New York Pizza

4.7
(300+)
• Pizza • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 36 min
"The pepperoni pizza is humongous and good. Needs more spice in sauce and a lot more sauce on the pizza. Would buy it again but with a lot more sauce."
"20" was more than enough to feed a family of four. Loaded with meat and veggies!"
Pizza with cheese
Cheese Pizza: Melted mozzarella blend on tomato sauce base. Sizes available: 14", 16", 20", 28".
$29.09
The Works Pizza
Pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, black olives, mushroom, green pepper, red onion.
$33.65
Garlic Knots
8 wings per order with buffalo sauce.
$12.09
Antipasto, Greek or Garden Salad
Fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh garlic, ricotta cheese.
$17.05
Stone Brewing Tap Room

Stone Brewing Tap Room

4.5
(1k+)
• Alcohol • Beer
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 38 min
"I am impressed yet again with Stone employees' care with my order. I got the Fruity Goat with chicken, and they even packaged the chicken separately because it was hot and they didn't want the salad to wilt. The pretzel came in a flat box just the right size, and my soda was in a very leak resistant container with a tight lid. Food was fresh and delicious. "
"Stone is hit or miss, some things are pretty good and others are not. Put the meatballs back on the menu and add some different salads. Need better kids items, pasta and mac aren't very good and huge noodles. Shrimp and Grits are not good and don't do well with to go, the new fried tofu breading is way too thick. Entire dish was not good. The Tikka Masala empanadas are delicious with yellow curry sauce, Burrata is good but missing from my order tonight, birria tacos good. Wish they were more careful with packing orders, have had several orders missing items."
Stone Wagyu Luxe Burger
Wagyu beef patty, marrow butter, French onion spread, dijonaise, gruyere cheese, arugula, served on a brioche bun.
$19.04
Fruity Goat
Mixed berries, Shredded fillo-wrapped goat cheese drizzled with honey, spring mix, Homemade spiced nuts, Meyer lemon vinaigrette, Blackberry gastrique
$17.27
Side Mac & Cheese
Gruyère, aged white cheddar & Parmigiano-Reggiano, toasted panko topping.
$4.04
Stone Mac & Cheese
Hand-cut prime flat iron steak, Parmesan garlic french fries, marrow butter, bordelaise sauce
$10.25
J & M's

J & M's

4.7
(500+)
• Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 29 min
"sooo amazing, I order RIBS_togo with the spicy Korean, ribs were tender and juicy sauce was perfectly spicy. side of fries and sub my veggies with onions rings they totally hooked it up and we're supper crispy. Over all , top notch deliciousness (n‘∀‘)η"
"Fish & Chips (3 pieces) were great, fresh, crispy and decent proportions. Zucchini was crispy and done to perfection. All arrived hot."
Meatloaf Dinner
Comes with choice of soup or salad, fresh steamed vegetables, and choice of one side (rice or potato)
$21.29
French Toast Combo
2 Slices French Toast, 2 eggs, Choice of 4 bacon, 2 sausage links or ham slice
$21.77
Bacon & Eggs
2 eggs, toast or pancakes, choice of side
$21.38
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
2 eggs served with corned beef hash
$23.56
Round Table Pizza

Round Table Pizza

4.6
(1k+)
• Sandwiches • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 34 min
"This was such a great pizza. Fresh veggies and the bread sticks were phenomenal! Definitely recommend Guinevere's Delight to someone in the mood for some great veggie pizza!"
"The Create Your Own Pizza (Medium 12") was perfect, hot and cut wonderfully!! The Garlic Parmesan Twists (6 Piece) were cooked just right. "
King Arthur’s Supreme®
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, salami, linguiça, mushrooms, green peppers, yellow onions and black olives on zesty red sauce 150-260 cal/slice
$35.02
Create Your Own Pizza (Large 14")
Original Crust. 170-260 cal/slice. Pan (14" only), Heart-Shaped (14" only).
$36.32
Create Your Own Pizza (Personal 7.5")
Original Crust. 120 cal/slice.
$13.27
Create Your Own Pizza (Medium 12")
Original Crust 180-280 cal/slice.
$30.74
Shakey's Pizza Parlor

Shakey's Pizza Parlor

4.5
(1k+)
• Pizza • Wings
$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 26 min
"The best veggie pizza I've ever had! Fresh vegetables, amazing toppings! Grateful that they were open on a holiday! "
" The Famous Mojo Potatoes and fried chicken were still hot. This was the best delivery on DoorDash, our neal was still hot and potatoes were crispy. We will be ordering our fried chicken here instead of Popeyes. Order was correct and food still hot. Way to go Shakey's!"
Medium Pizza
Medium Build Your Own Pizza-begin with Shakey's cheese pizza and add any of our tasty toppings to create your own flavor sensation.
$20.74
Small Pizza
Small Build Your Own Pizza-begin with Shakey's cheese pizza and add any of our tasty toppings to create your own flavor sensation.
$13.18
Large Pizza
Large Build Your Own Pizza-begin with Shakey's cheese pizza and add any of our tasty toppings to create your own flavor sensation.
$28.61
Half Order Mojo®s.
Half Order Mojos (approximately 10-12 pieces)
$5.51
Jersey Mike's Subs

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.7
(3k+)
• Sandwiches • Cheesesteaks
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 38 min
"Bread and ingredients taste far better than SubWay, treat yourself to Jersey Mike's if you're up for it! Your mouth will thank you."
"Bread was stale ; roast beef looked raw ; hot sandwiches had no veggies "
Chips
Provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami, and pepperoniServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$2.36
#13 The Original Italian
Provolone and TurkeyServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$15.02
#7 Turkey and Provolone
Turkey, provolone, applewood smoked bacon and fresh avocadoServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$14.38
California Club Sub
Turkey, ham, provolone, applewood smoked bacon & mayoServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$14.66
Pizza Guys

Pizza Guys

4.7
(600+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 38 min
$6 off on $40+
"Always satisfied with how they prepare my pregnancy cravings! Not to mention they use real ingredients and cook them to perfection, my son is picky about everything especially his cheese they top his needs lol. Not to mention for some reason my body knows when cheese is fake and they are one of the rare gems who don't get me sick. Don't ever change to be like the rest stay authentic please!!!"
"This is now my new pizza spot! The Cheeze Garlic Rolls are delicious especially with the Side Kogi Sauce! The Cup & Crisp Pepperoni Duo and Hawaiian Delight were made to perfection. Perfect amount of food and can't wait to order again!!!"
Create Your Own Pizza
Create your own pizza with Pizza Guys' quality ingredients, Signature sauces, and various crust options.
$25.03
Cup & Crisp Pepperoni Duo
Signature red tomato sauce, 100% whole milk mozzarella, pepperoni, cup & crisp pepperoni, and topped with an Italian 3 cheese blend of Parmesan, Asiago and Romano.
$27.69
Cheezee Garlic Rolls
Rich and buttery garlic rolls made with our creamy signature white garlic sauce and filled with gooey mozzarella cheese and minced garlic.
$10.06
Muncheez
Crunchy Potato Poppers stuffed with cheddar and bits of Jalapeno. (10 pieces) Served with your favorite dipping sauce.
$8.02
Oggi's Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza

Oggi's Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza

4.5
(3k+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 11.8 mi • 63 min
Farther away
"the Roasted Veggie Flatbread was spot on. Both flatbreads were nice and crispy. My husband's Club Flatbread looked like the box was tipped to the side, not sure if it was the restaurant or the drivers doing, luckily nothing a fork couldn't handle fixing. Also, didn't get the ranch that was included with the Oggi's Cheese Bites."
"The Popcorn Chicken is an absolute joke. We paid over $9 for a chicken tender that was chopped up into pieces. Horrible."
Oggis Stix
Our pizza dough brushed with garlic olive oil sauce, topped with parsley, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Served with our Ranch and Marinara sauce. Additional toppings available.
$12.52
Garlic Knots
Our signature Oggi’s dough tied off and baked to a golden brown. Tossed in our garlic butter sauce and topped with Parmesan, fresh basil and oregano. Served with a side of our homemade Marinara sauce.
$5.39
Wings 1lb
Seasoned drummettes tossed in one of our signature sauces and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. Served with carrots, celery and our Ranch dip.
$14.99
16" Create Your Own
We'll make it just the way you like it.
$26.65
Panera Bread

Panera Bread

4.5
(5k+)
• Sandwiches • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 1.2 mi • 24 min
"The salad is fresh. The portion is not what I expected for the price. "
"The bread bowl was good but the amount of soup was skimpy beyond reason! Didn't even fill 1/2 of the bread bowl!The sandwich was too wet. 2 bread bowls and 1 sandwich was 44 bucks and they gave me an old apple the chips weren't even delivered with the order. So we paid for gourmet and got liquor store food. First time it's ever happened with Panera for us. Maybe you'll have better luck."
Sandwich and Soup/Mac
Selection of a half soup and a half sandwich
$20.1
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Bowl (360 Cal.), Cup (240 Cal.), Bread Bowl (910 Cal.) Chopped broccoli, shredded carrots and select seasonings simmered in a velvety smooth cheese sauce. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Milk
$11.73
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
250 Cal. A mix of fruit purees and juice concentrates, blended with a banana and plain Greek yogurt and ice. Allergens: Contains Milk
$8.46
Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Bowl (180 Cal.), Cup (120 Cal.), Bread Bowl (770 Cal.) Tender pieces of white-meat chicken simmered in a rich, perfectly seasoned homestyle chicken bone broth with curly egg noodles, sliced carrots, celery and herbs. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Egg. May contain Sesame
$11.75
Papa Johns Pizza

Papa Johns Pizza

4.5
(700+)
• Chicken Wings • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 1.7 mi • 32 min
"Smaller than I thought but it was a pleasant surprise because less carbs "
"Both of the pizza was so dry. Hardly any chicken on a chicken pizza. We will not order those again."
Create Your Own Pizza
Build your own custom pizza and we'll handcraft it for you. With so many delicious options to choose from, your masterpiece is waiting!
$25.87
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni, cheese and pizza sauce on your choice of crust.
$23.06
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Ciabatta bread topped with garlic parmesan sauce and Italian seasoning, covered in cheese, baked to a golden brown, and cut into 6 pieces. Served with our original pizza dipping sauce.
$7.99
The Meats Pizza
Pepperoni, sausage, beef, hickory-smoked bacon and julienne-cut Canadian bacon with pizza sauce and cheese on your choice of crust.
$34.11

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