#1
Prima Ristorante
4.7(1,600)Walnut Creek's grown-up dinner: a serious wine program, a patio worth requesting, and Northern Italian cooking that has been consistent for decades.
AgnolottiDry-aged ribeye
Walnut CreekItalian$$$$
Best Restaurants in Walnut Creek, CA
4 local spots, ranked by rating, consistency and value — from hidden gems to the tables everyone already knows about.
Top-rated in Walnut Creek
#2
Teleferic Barcelona
4.6(900)Barcelona tapas transplanted with unusual faithfulness. Get the paella for the table and sangria for the group; it's loud in the best way.
Paella de mariscoJamón ibérico
Walnut CreekMediterranean$$$
#3
Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar
4.5(1,350)Small plates under a big oak tree on the patio. Perfect for a second date or a friend catch-up where nobody wants to commit to entrées.
Small-plate tastingBacon-wrapped dates
Walnut CreekMediterranean · American$$$
#4
Sasa
4.5(1,100)Izakaya-style sharing with a proper sushi bar. Sit at the counter, order robata in waves, and let the kitchen pace it.
Robata skewersNigiri omakase
Walnut CreekAsian$$$
Cuisines in Walnut Creek
🍝 Italian (1)🥢 Asian (1)🥙 Mediterranean (2)🍔 American (1)
Walnut Creek guides
The Best Italian Restaurants in Walnut Creek, CA
Handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza and old-school red sauce. Here's where Walnut Creek locals actually go, ranked by food quality, consistency and value rather than ad spend.
The Best Asian Food in Walnut Creek, CA
Sushi, phở, Thai curries, ramen, Korean BBQ and dumplings. Here's where Walnut Creek locals actually go, ranked by food quality, consistency and value rather than ad spend.
The Best Mediterranean Food in Walnut Creek, CA
Shawarma, mezze, tapas, paella and fresh Greek plates. Here's where Walnut Creek locals actually go, ranked by food quality, consistency and value rather than ad spend.
The Best American Restaurants in Walnut Creek, CA
Burgers, diners, gastropubs and California comfort food. Here's where Walnut Creek locals actually go, ranked by food quality, consistency and value rather than ad spend.
Best Date Night Restaurants in Walnut Creek, CA
Low lighting, great wine lists and food worth lingering over. These Walnut Creek picks are chosen for exactly that occasion.
Best Restaurants for Big Groups in Walnut Creek, CA
Shareable platters and space for ten-plus people. These Walnut Creek picks are chosen for exactly that occasion.