Order the best Italian near Fountain Valley, CA

Best Italian Restaurants Nearby in Fountain Valley

zpizza

zpizza

4.5
(7k+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 2.7 mi • 28 min
"I like this Zpizza better than the others. Their Turkey sandwiches look and taste like a real yummy sandwich. It's loaded with the veggies and meats. Hands down best sandwich ever!!"
"Unfortunately my pizza was soggy and undercooked. It also has barely any cheese on it. It was small for a $30.00+ pizza also. I tried to call the restaurant to clarify something and no one picked up. Overall not good at all. "
Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza
marinara, Italian cheese blend, pepperoni, hot honey drizzle, oregano
$17.43
Build Your Own (BYO)
Start with a cheese pizza base and choose your toppings
$21.82
Napoli
roasted garlic sauce, mozzarella, roma tomatoes, parmesan, basil
$16.62
8 - ZWings
The classic cookie made into the ultimate with three types of chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt. our ultimate chocolate chip cookie has had an extreme makeover and cleverly challenges all others of its kind. though still a classic beauty, ultimate seduces us in every batch with ludicrously large always-hand-chopped chunks of guittard gourmet bittersweet chocolate. to bring it one step further, milk and semi-sweet chocolates are added to seal the deal. a sprinkling of sea salt crystals further accessorizes the collaboration of these three brilliant chocolates.
$13.25
Pizza Guys

Pizza Guys

4.7
(1k+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 30 min
15% off on $45+
"Super chill, nice guys working there, and I picked up my pie right at closing but it was freshly made and delicious. I got the build your own pizza with garlic and gorgonzola and OMG so yummy. And the cheezee garlic aren't your typical garlic bread, definitely worth adding to your order."
"I tried for the first time and I think I just found my new go-to pizza spot in Costa Mesa! First off, the Cheezee Garlic Rolls were well worth it! We built our own Five Cheese Stuffed Crust pizza with meats and yellow onions (great decision), and the pink sauce. I love a saucy pizza and this definitely delivered, but I think next time I’d try a different sauce. The stuffed cheese crust was tasty, though I wouldn’t mind if it were a little meltier. You can tell there’s real care put into their pizzas, way more than you’d get from a chain. It’s a little on the pricier side, but for the quality (and the fact that I had leftovers), totally worth it. I’ll definitely be back to try more!"
Create Your Own Pizza
Create your own pizza with Pizza Guys' quality ingredients, Signature sauces, and various crust options.
$26.09
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.
$29.75
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.
$11.23
Pizza Guys Combo
Signature red tomato sauce, 100% whole milk mozzarella, Italian dry salami, pepperoni, ground beef, Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, sliced green bell peppers, sliced yellow onions, and black olives.
$29.57
Subway

Subway

4.5
(3k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 31 min
"Best meatball sandwich I've had recently . Better than those from some Italian restaurants that used slices of meatballs. "
"very little meat & tuna on the sandwiches. my bill was $98 for 7 sandwiches and they were disappointing."
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.16
Spicy Italian
Spicy Pepperoni, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$10.39
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.53
Meatball
Meatballs, marinara sauce, provolone cheese & parmesan cheese served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$12.36
Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut

4.5
(400+)
• Pizza • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 23 min
"The Full Melt Deal + Side is an absolute winner. It's a fantastic value and incredibly satisfying. I've ordered it multiple times, and it never disappoints. The flavors are consistently on point, making it a go-to choice for a fulfilling and delicious meal. Highly recommend!"
"$24 for this? Very disappointing. The pizza was plain, looked cheap, and didn’t taste like a premium pizza at all. For the price, I expected much better quality. Honestly, Little Caesars has better pizza for a fraction of the cost. I won’t be ordering from Pizza Hut again."
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!
$7.64
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!
$29.79
My Hut Box
Choice of entrée: 2-top. Personal Pan Pizza, full or half melt, or 6 wings. Choice of side: fries or 4 wings. Wings are boneless or bone-in. Melt dipping sauce incl. Addt'l charge for extra cheese/toppings.
$12.02
Pepperoni Lover's® Pizza
The classic 1-topping pepperoni pizza you crave, loaded up with 50% more pepperoni.
$31.3
Domino's

Domino's

4.7
(300+)
• Pizza • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 29 min
"Great special, pizza was loaded with toppings. The pizza fresh, hot, and cheese!!"
"Loaded with pepperoni but added Pineapple and jalepenos..at $2.69 a piece and there was not even10 pieces of each...VERY disappointing as the sweet and spicy taste i was looking for was not even cloae to being satiafactory. Need to be able to order extra toppings that are already added. "extra" or another button"
Build Your Pizza
A custom pizza made to order. Choose from any of our delicious crust styles, including Handmade Pan.
$23.92
Ultimate Pepperoni
Two layers of pepperoni sandwiched between provolone, Parmesan-Asiago and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella then sprinkled with oregano.
$22.7
The People's Pizza - Deluxe
Savory pepperoni and Italian sausage, fresh green peppers, fresh mushrooms, fresh onions, provolone and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella. We’ve combined our customers’ most ordered toppings into the perfect deluxe pizza.
$22.54
Honolulu Hawaiian
Sliced ham, smoked bacon, pineapple, fresh green peppers, provolone and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella.
$22.17
NORMS

NORMS

4.3
(4k+)
• Breakfast • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 3.2 mi • 36 min
"NORMS CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER BACON CHEESEBURGER Norms has the best real burger flavor around, a slight hint of charbroiled and just a I overall great tasting fresh exclent quality of meat, buns are always fresh as well as their ingredients. I love this place"
"I don't understand how the ketchup has more flavor than the steak and hash browns and eggs Hash browns were literally slimy in the middle with zero taste No salt on anything Save your money get something else even ihop or Denny's has better quality"
CLASSIC BIGGER BETTER BREAKFAST
2 Bacon Strips, 2 Link Sausages, 2 Eggs, Ham and Hash Browns or Fruit. Choice of Toast or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
$14.87
LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST
3 Eggs, 3 strips of Bacon, 3 Link Sausages, golden Hash Browns, and 3 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
$19.79
SO CAL BREAKFAST
2 Eggs any style, 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes or Toast, Hash Browns. Choice of 2 Bacon Strips or 2 Sausage Links
$14.58
COUNTRY FRIED BREAKFAST & EGGS
Served with 2 Farm-Fresh Eggs, Golden Hash Browns or Fresh Fruit, and your choice of Toast, English Muffin, Biscuit & Gravy or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
$19.32
Papa Johns Pizza

Papa Johns Pizza

4.5
(1k+)
• Chicken Wings • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 6.4 mi • 37 min
"Amazing wings I always get my wings from here. Juicy and tender with yum sauce "
"The Epic Stuffed Crust with the toppings I selected really let me down, which is a first from Papa John's. Normally, they load it down with toppings I selected, but this time they barely put any on it. I would want to chalk it up to an isolated store experience and still love Papa John's over any other pizza place."
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!
$25.89
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni, cheese and pizza sauce on your choice of crust.
$22.93
Super Hawaiian Pizza
Pineapple tidbits, julienne-cut Canadian bacon, hickory-smoked bacon and a 3-cheese blend with pizza sauce and cheese on your choice of crust.
$24.75
Cheese Pizza
Cheese and pizza sauce on your choice of crust.
$24.2
Italia Moderna

Italia Moderna

Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 9.8 mi • 47 min
Farther away
Creamy Chicken Alfredo
Grilled chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes, Alfredo sauce, Parmesan, garlic bread
$22.18
Classic Bolognese Pasta
Marinara sauce, meatballs, spaghetti, garlic bread
$22.7
Pub-Style Fish & Chips
Fried white cod, seasoned fries, tartar sauce, vinegar
$20.95
Mozzarella Sticks
5 mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce
$13.19
Barcode Restaurant

Barcode Restaurant

4.5
(800+)
• Mediterranean • Persian
$0 delivery fee • 11.5 mi • 44 min
Farther away
Barcode Pizza
Jambone, sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, and Mozzarella cheese.
$19.85
Ground Beef Kabob (Koobideh) Plate
Two skewers of marinated ground beef with grilled tomatoes.
$21.93
Hot Sandwich
Marinated pieces of chicken with our special sauce.
$18.8
Chicken Kabob Plate
Tender pieces of steak, mushrooms and Mozzarella cheese.
$22.92
Pizza Spot

Pizza Spot

4.3
(90+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 7.4 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"Delicious 8 pcs Breaded Wings and Cheese Pizza w sausage 😋 Love this place! Great taste and portions. Fresh pizza. Recommend it"
"best deal in town..buy one large get one free..on top of that plenty of toppings ..especially sausage ..daughter loves it."
Cheese Pizza
Tomato Sauce Base, Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, Black Olives & Onions
$16.18
Large Supreme Pizza
Four Dough knots brushed with garlic butter and topped with a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Side of Marinara Sauce.
$28.66
Garlic Knots
Tomato Sauce Base, Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, Black Olives & Onions
$5.82
Medium Supreme Pizza
Tomato Sauce Base, Ham, and Pineapple
$19.63
Denny's

Denny's

4.4
(6k+)
• Breakfast & Brunch • Family Meals
$0 delivery fee • 11.4 mi • 45 min
Farther away
"You can go never with this dish! The sourdough bread is grill to perfection! There is plenty of ham, eggs, and cheese, to fill you up completely. The hash browns are prepared with care. The top and bottom have a nice brown crispness, while the center is soft and buttery. Have the "Moons Over My Hammy" any time of day. You won't regret it! "
"You can't go wrong with "Moons Over My Hammy"! Have it for breakfast with hash browns (THE best in my opinion), or lunch/dinner with fries. The sourdough bread is buttered and grilled to perfection with melted cheese and stacked with delicious ham. This meal is VERY filling and deems mouth-watering! "
Super Slam™
Contains egg, dairy, soybeans, wheat & gluten; may contain sesame. Two buttermilk pancakes served with two eggs* cooked your way, two Applewood-smoked bacon strips, two all-pork sausage links, and crispy hash browns.
$11.02
Jr. Grand Slam®
Contains egg, dairy, soybeans, wheat, & gluten; may contain sesame. 3 buttermilk silver dollar pancakes, 1 egg* made your way, 1 bacon strip, and 1 sausage link.
$6.19
Stack of Pancakes
Contains egg, dairy, soybeans, wheat, & gluten; may contain sesame. Add two pancakes to any meal.
$4.88
Mac & Cheese
Contains dairy, soybeans, wheat, & gluten. Kraft® Macaroni & Cheese. Pair it with any side you want—whatever, whenever.
$5.99
Marnis - 620 PACIFIC COAST HWY

Marnis - 620 PACIFIC COAST HWY

4.1
(10+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 11.5 mi • 51 min
Farther away
Wings
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
$27.66
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
$17.47
Bar Louie

Bar Louie

4.5
(2k+)
• Burgers • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 9.1 mi • 41 min
Farther away
"The fries were very well seasoned, the queso sauce was surprisingly complementary with every aspect of the meal. #GASTROWATCH"
"I love bar Louie's, The food is amazing! I usually pick the place we are going to eat this is oneof my favorites. I usually get the Gastro burger and my husband likes the cheesesteak dip. I am never disappointed love the loaded fries and tots. Everything I have tried tastes really good. "
All Nighter
Louie’s custom burger blend, cooked medium-well, sunny egg, house-made spicy candied bacon, Tillamook™ white cheddar, garlic aioli
$17.57
Beef Sliders
three per order, black angus burger*, American cheddar, Louie sauce, pickle
$16.3
Chicken Quesadilla
hand-pulled chicken, spicy chili aioli,shredded cheddar. Served with lettuce, jalapenos, salsa, guac and sour cream
$16.14
Hand Breaded Fried Pickles
roasted jalapeno ranch
$11.35
Tasty Snack Shack

Tasty Snack Shack

4.3
(20+)
• American • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 11.7 mi • 64 min
Farther away
15% off on $80+
1/4 Pound Grilled Hot Dog
All Beef 1/4 Pound Grilled Hot Dog Served Plain, REQUEST TOPPINGS BELOW.
$9
Pepperoni French Bread Pizza
Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich Served with pickle spear & deli chips.
$15
Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Garlic Cheese Bread Hot & Toasty cheese garlicky goodness served with a side of marinara sauce.
$17
Garlic Cheese Bread
Served with a side of salsa.
$9.5
Abu Omar Halal

Abu Omar Halal

4.5
(1k+)
• Halal • Food Truck
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 40 min
Farther away
"Absolutely delicious! I will be a regular here, for sure. My mom and I both got the Chicken Shawarma Arabi. The flavor was so well balanced, the chicken was juicy, and it was just the right size. The fries were also nice and crispy, perfectly salty, and were a heaping portion! Great food for the price, 10/10 recommend."
"This was a random I'm buying something and I don't know what it is purchase. I got the Italian Shawarma Meal because it was just meat, cheese, and garlic although I added onions. It's so flavorful, wow. And this white garlic dip, I have no idea what it's made of, but it's amazing. It doesn't taste like anything Italian. It's just full of garlic. Which is good for me because I love it. It's enough for two meals cause I'm a smallish woman. I say try it out! I have a feeling I'll get weird midnight cravings for it. In the pictures, I already ate half."
Chicken Shawarma Arabi
The classic Abu Omar experience. Tender shaved chicken shawarma, tangy cucumber pickles, and our creamy signature garlic sauce, tightly wrapped and panini-pressed to a golden crisp.
$24.13
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Thinly sliced, perfectly seasoned chicken shawarma wrapped warm with crisp cucumber pickles and a generous drizzle of our signature creamy garlic sauce.
$16.39
Double Shawarma Arabi
Double the flavor, perfect for sharing (or a massive appetite!). Two full-sized, panini-pressed wraps cut into bite-sized pieces with your choice of any two proteins. Served with a generous portion of fries and extra dipping sauces.
$32.76
Beef Shawarma Wrap
Savory shaved beef shawarma topped with fresh tomatoes, crisp onions, and crunchy pickles. Finished with our rich, velvety tahini sauce and wrapped to order.
$17.47
American Dogs

American Dogs

4.5
(100+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 7.4 mi • 43 min
Farther away
BBQ Straw Onion Dog
A hot dog topped with crispy fried onions, BBQ sauce, and shredded cabbage in a bun.
$13.58
Chicago Dog
Topped with mustard, relish, onions, tomato slices, a pickle spear, and sport peppers, this hot dog is served in a poppy seed bun.
$16.48
Sautéed Mushroom Dog
A hot dog topped with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and mustard in a bun.
$13.82
Bacon Jalapeño Poppers Spicy Dog
Topped with bacon, jalapeño slices, cheese, and onions. Spicy.
$17.26
Chocolate Bash

Chocolate Bash

4.5
(600+)
• Sweets • Coffee & Tea
$0 delivery fee • 8.4 mi • 44 min
Farther away
"Food always comes fresh and delicious! MINI PANCAKE ( 10 PIECES ) is a household favorite, along with the cream puffs, and Brownies Stick with cookie butter! Chocolate bash never disappoints, if you have a sweet tooth, this is the place to go."
"The Dubai chocolate bar is really small and thin. If you'r expecting it be like any of the bars you see on social media. Do not get this. The chocolate is like a thin shell. The Pistachio part is minimal. Especially for the price. Its not worth it"
Pistachio Knafeh Chocolate Bar
Indulge in our Viral Knafeh Bar, a delightful fusion of rich milk Belgian chocolate, luscious pistachio spread, and crunchy knafeh. This irresistible treat is crafted to perfection, bringing together the best of flavors and textures for a truly memorable dessert experience.
$12.84
Bash Fruit Crepe Roll
Treat yourself to a freshly prepared crepe rolled with your choice of two fruits, then finished with delicious drizzle and toppings.
$18.17
Dubai Strawberry Knafeh Cup
Indulge in juicy fresh strawberries layered with crisp knafeh, smooth Belgian milk chocolate, and luscious pistachio cream for a rich Dubai-inspired dessert.
$21.21
Classic Build Your Own Crepe
Savour a thin, delicate crepe prepared fresh to order and customised with your favourite chocolate, fruits, and sweet toppings.
$13.7
Crepe Lab

Crepe Lab

Crepes • French Crepes
$0 delivery fee • 9.8 mi • 46 min
Farther away
Nutella Dream Crepes
4 crepes topped with strawberries and bananas, drizzled with Nutella sauce
$19.12
Alpine Swiss Crepes
4 crepes served with Lindenberry butter and fresh linden berries, topped with powdered sugar
$16.19
Bavarian Crepes
4 crepes with lemon butter, topped with powdered sugar
$16.19
Savory Ham & Swiss Crepes
2 crepes filled with ham and melted Cheddar Swiss
$21.22
The Melt

The Melt

4.8
(80+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 12.0 mi • 41 min
Farther away
"Our first experience with The Melt! Everything was great and very flavorful. BBQ BACON MELTBURGER, MELTBURGER, and STEAK & CHEESE will all be a reorder! GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES were very powerful... :-D"
"DOUBLE BBQ BACON MELTBURGER was huge, great value for the price, my om loved the grilled THREE CHEESE CLASSIC."
MELTBURGER
Our #1 Fan Favorite! 1/3 lb of Angus & Wagyu beef, chopped and grilled with 2 slices of aged cheddar on an artisan bun. Served with jalapeno-pickle mix (not too spicy) and Melt sauce.
$14.23
THREE CHEESE CLASSIC
Gooey grilled cheese goodness of aged all-natural cheddar, muenster & fontina on crispy artisan bread.
$11.16
PATTY MELT
Grilled Angus & Wagyu burger with Swiss, provolone, sweet caramelized onions and Melt sauce on a crispy artisan bun.
$15.28
TOMATO SOUP
Vine-ripened tomato with a touch of cream & basil.
$6.15
Gourmet Burger & Sandwiches

Gourmet Burger & Sandwiches

4.8
(200+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 12.1 mi • 43 min
Farther away
"Best burger I ever had!!!! My favorite spot Excellent portion, fresh food, delicious and best value"
"crispy rich chicken strips, thick and cooked excellent, mushroom is one of the burger i ever had fresh food, good portions and will definitely order again"
Old-Fashion Cheese Burger
Made fresh to order and served right golden, crispy and piping hot.
$13.77
Straw Onion Burger
6 pieces of our breaded Italian style Mozzarella sticks served with marinara sauce.
$15.46
Mozzarella Sticks (6 Pieces)
Sesame bun, barbecue sauce, beef patty, cheese, straw onions, lettuce, tomato.
$8.99
BBQ Burger
Sesame bun, beef patty, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onions, sliced jalapeno.
$16.53
Slo Roast

Slo Roast

4.3
(800+)
• Chicken • BBQ
$0 delivery fee • 8.6 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"Food was delicious. Ordered the Slow-Roasted Sirloin Entree* and Half Rack Of Baby Back Ribs. Whoever made sure to not pack the french fries inside the container deserves a raise! They were still crispy when it was delivered. The cheddar mash a roasted asparagus was also on point. Everything was well prepared and packaged."
"This store is raising prices of items and decreasing quality . Cost of most items raised by $3 but the quality has reduced for example the garlic Parmesan used to come mixed in a cup , now it's just sachets of dried cheese . The salad quantity has also decreased."
Classic Rib-Eye*
A juicy, well-marbled, 3/4-pound rib-eye steak accompanied by your choice of two classic sides.
$27.21
Half Rack Of Baby Back Ribs
Half rack of slow-roasted overnight baby back pork ribs smothered in BJ's peppered BBQ sauce. Served with crispy onion rings. Select two of our classic sides to complement your entrée.
$20.66
Herb-Roasted Chicken
2 plump, juicy chicken breasts perfectly seasoned and roasted with Big Poppa Smokers’ Desert Gold Rub. Accompanied by your choice of two classic sides and one delicious dipping sauce.
$14.06
Tri-Tip And Ribs*
6 oz. of mouthwatering, sliced tri-tip and a half rack of tender baby back ribs covered in savory peppered BBQ sauce. Served with your choice of classic sides.
$24.6

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