Located in downtown Walnut Creek, this restaurant has been running successfully for over 28 years. The ambiance in all its four dining areas is friendly and relaxed. While Enoteca stocks a wide variety of wine, Caminetto has a cozy fireplace. Both Forno, the middle of the restaurant and Loggia, the enclosed patio, are popular seating areas. Enjoy expertly prepared Italian dishes as well as the extensive wine list, which is updated frequently. The bar is stocked with beers, scotches, cognacs and more. According to Diablo Magazine, PRIMA serves the best martinis, so stop by for a quick drink at the very least.

Blackhawk Grille with its elegant couches, rich hues and flowing drapes, lends a warm feeling to all of its visitors. You can either dine indoors or outside on the patio, which has a scenic view of the water park. You can choose from a menu of pizzas, pastas, meats and seafood. Steak frites, 5 pepper & salt calamari, Colorado lamb loin, spaghetti and other delicacies will keep your stomach happy. Wash it all down with the choicest of red, white and sparkling wine. There is a separate kids menu too. Also note that the menus change by season, so savor the seasonal specialties when you visit.

If you love Chinese food, make sure to stop by at this villa. Located in the East Bay area, this restaurant serves both Hunan and Chinese cuisine. While the decor is modern, the food is authentic. It is a good place to go with kids and in large groups. The reasonably priced food and attentive staff will leave no room for complaints.

This Californian Bistro, located on Pear Street, is a contemporary restaurant serving classic Italian fare. The laid back ambience provides for comfort dining. You can take your seat at the 30-seat banquet room or sip on your drink at the entertaining bar area where the century old hand carved antique bar is a true attention grabber. For dinner you can choose from gourmet grilled paninis or the regular dinner varieties. Try out the Signature thin-crusted pizza with pear, gorgonzola, caramelized red onion, balsamic syrup. Pair your meal with your favorite drink from the bar menu. If you happen to be there on a Friday evening, you can also enjoy live music along with your food.

Fritti misto, black forest ham pizzetta, pan-seared halibut, bay shrimp salad-don't they all sound delicious? Then step into Massimo and let chef Rodriguez delight you with Italian and Mediterranean cooking. You can also relish the banquet dinner, which comes in four menus. The Brandy Alexander Milkshake and Tuscan Apple Tart will guarantee you another visit, while live piano jazz, patio dining, happy hour and a full bar are all part of the lure. The five-story parking garage will take care of your wheels.

The San Francisco Bay Area is a diner's paradise. Places to eat and drink abound and this is one of the best places on earth to find sushi and Sugata has some of San Francisco's choicest. Sugata is a magnet for sushi lovers and those with a taste for Japanese food in general. This compact restaurant is ideal for intimate dining and its reputation guarantees a usually full house. So reservations are recommended. Popular menu selections like, California Roll, Tekka, Natto, Chicken Teriyaki, Bento Boxes, Combination are always in season, but you won't be disappointed no matter your order. Sugata's one of a kind sushi, prepared by the expert hand of chef Sugai-San will leave your mouth watering for more.

Pizza Antica specializes in thin-crust Neapolitan style pizza. Go for the usual Margherita topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella with a dash of basil. Or, explore your taste buds with some of the scrumptious gourmet toppings. Besides the pizzas, it also serves yummy Brussels sprouts salad, Braised Short Ribs and Roast Chicken. You will surely love it!

Fonda Solana, which is Spanish for 'cafe on a sunny corner' is definitely worth a visit. The food here is Latin American, and is served in small plates-specialties include Grilled Rack of Lamb with Chimichurri and Duck and Pomegranate Tacos. Such unusual combinations make for an exciting dining experience, and the colorful decor lends the place a festive air. So come, catch a ray of sunlight at the delightful Fonda Solana.

Strictly speaking, the name is accurate. It is what is served here. Still, you have to admire the moxie in choosing that particularly descriptive name. Concentrate, though, on the delicious Neapolitan-style cooking here from recipes handed down by the owner's grandmother. In addition to the terrific mussels, shellfish and fish dishes, find top quality prime rib and wonderful pastas. Specials change daily from the Broiled Halibut in Marinara Sauce to the hearty, house-made Cioppino. The service is warm and friendly for the popular favorite with locals and tourists.

The dining room is done up in a color that is like nothing so much as the most delicate tomato cream sauce. An apt choice for a restaurant that turns out a superior one over its al dente pasta, but there are other delights, too. Fresh seafood is prepared well here, whether grilled with lemon and rosemary or bathed in a rich sauce and stuffed into temptingly plump ravioli. For fresh air without UV rays, there is patio seating under umbrellas and quick, personable service indoors and out. The wine list is good with excellent California selections. Opens from Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30AM.