Restaurant Reviews

Veneto’s Cucina Italiana, Oceanside

If you’re looking for a quaint Italian bistro with warmth and charm, along with classic Italian cuisine, Veneto’s is the place! Make your Christmas and New Year’s Eve reservations early! Treat your loved ones to a wonderful grilled salmon, pizza, or fresh pasta lunch or dinner at Veneto’s Cucina Italiana, nearby on N. Coast Hwy in Oceanside (near the Oceanside/California Welcome Center).

Owner and legendary San Diego restaurateur, Pino Bottalico, brings his Italian accent, his warm heart and soul to his lovely restaurant every day to make sure that all of his guests have the most memorable, classic, and authentic Italian culinary experience ever. You’ll find flowers on every table and a wonderful selection of Pino’s favorite wines. Veneto’s has a full bar, serving great drinks, cocktails, and Pino’s fine wine selections, as well as imported, domestic, and local beers, and real Italian espresso. Their hot-from-the-oven fresh Italian bread is simply wonderful.

Make a toast with Pino to the New Year! Veneto’s is the place where lovers meet, friends reminisce, and the food is legendary. Try their many delicious entrées from many different regions of Italy, including grilled salmon, pollo Piccata, Melanzane alla Parmigiana, or Pollo with Scampi. Enjoy an authentic pasta dish such as their Spaghetti alla Bolognese (our favorite), or their exceptional Fettuccini Alfredo, Linguini Alla Vongole, Lasagna al Forno, Ziti, Ravioli, Tortellini, and Lasagna. They also have excellent pizza selections, soups, antipasti, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. For a real treat, try Veneto’s famous homemade Tiramisu with a fine cappuccino or café espresso.

Music serenades you by the songs of Tony Suraci on Fridays and Saturdays. They’re open for takeout Monday and Tuesday 4-9pm, Wednesday – Sunday 11:30am – 9pm, lunch Wed-Sun and dinner nightly. Fridays and Saturdays open until 9:00 pm. Veneto’s is located at 608 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside 92054. Call (760) 722-1228.