Welcome to Pietro’s of Lodi, a classic Italian restaurant that serves rich flavors and hearty portions at affordable prices. Since 1957 the proud family tradition for serving good food lives on with favorites like hand-tossed pizza, homemade ravioli, and authentic minestrone with homemade bread and broiled chicken with angel hair pasta. In addition, they offer delicious traditional dishes like eggplant lasagna, chicken florentine, and veal scaloppini. The menu is also complimented with Dover filet of sole, pancetta prawns and calamari steak. Their homemade desserts of cannoli, tiramisu and biscotti are made fresh daily. And the final family feel to the restaurant is their on-site herb and vegetable garden patio where one experiences the true fresh taste from the garden to the kitchen. It gives one the feel of a "meal with mama" on Sunday afternoon in Italy. Come enjoy the experience and meet the owners Jim and Annette Murdaca personally, as they meet and greet you at the door.
"My family had a wonderful dining experience...again. The outdoor seating was perfect, service was the best and the food was once again so fresh and delicious. Just waiting until the fresh vegetables and herbs are picked right there on the property to be served, YUM YUM!!!!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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"We always have a great experience when we visit. Great food & wine, new and old faces...Like coming home... Love the interaction from the owner with all the customers. I lost art !!!!! Personal touch....................."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"When you drive by this restaurant and see it on a major street through the City of Lodi you think that it would be loud due to traffic and smelly due to exhaust fumes. Could not be farther from the truth. The interior is far better than what you see on the internet. It is open, airy and inviting. The outdoor space is an unexpected hideaway from the busy interior of the dining room. Quiet and intimate at each table. They have done a good job shading the seating out there too and with the water feature it is a wonderful place to dine. The salads were fresh and delicious. The ravioli were traditional and not overly done. This was a take chance lunch experience. When we left we decided it was a place we would come back to."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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"As usual excellent food and excellent service. We ate there twice this past week and we will be back. One of our favoirite restaurants."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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"What can I say about Pietro's? Definitely a neighborhood gem that needs to remain hidden - can't ever find parking! Love everything on the menu. The bread they serve before the meal is always fresh out of the oven and the garlic butter spread is wonderful. Great lemon drop and chocolate martinis. The chopped antipasti salad is great. The wait staff is friendly and attentive. Jim and Annette have a wonderful place."
Dined on 3/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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"Pietro's always makes me smile...constantly updating their look and atmosphere... beautiful inside and out... great place to eat, the food is always fresh, and it is quite obvious that the owners are very meticulous about creating an Italian flair... the beautifully kept kitchen gardens outside, as well as a refrigerated glass enclosed cooling space with imported salami, smoked ham and other smoked goodies, direct from Italy... With attention to detail combined with great service it is not a surprise, that this restaurant is always busy! The food was a little slow, because it was a busy night (I think it was prom night)... but it was easy to bridge the time with delicious home baked bread and a large wine list... my favorite restaurant!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Food was very good. Our server was excellent. We appreciate the moves being made to organic, gluten free, local produce on the menu. Walking in through the raised beds of vegetables was fun and set up the anticipation for a great dining experience."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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"Our favorite place in Lodi and our top 3 for Italian!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"I took my wife to dinner at your restaurant, for her birthday. The special dessert and wine glass gift made her feel very special. Thank you for the wonderful service."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"What a find! Pietro's has some of the best Italian food I've ever had. Delicious food made with fresh ingredients from their on site garden. From the moment you walk into Pietro's you feel like you're at a friend's for dinner. Everyone was very friendly and we had excellent service. I couldn't decide on what to have so ordered the pasta trio which came with lasagna, "Nettie's ravioli" and spaghetti with pesto. Absolutely delicious! Fresh bread was amazing; olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping but also comes with butter if that is your preference. Definitely worth the drive from Sacramento."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"This is one of our favorite Italian restaurants! The service is great and the food is always wonderful. My personal favorite is the Chicken Piccata. Their Minestrone Soup is "homemade" and includes the vegetables and seasonings they grow right there! Beautiful decor, personable owner and staff . . . without a doubt, a winner!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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"We went here for my daughter's birthday. There were 8 of us. The service and food were very good. One person in our group was a vegetarian and asked about the ingredients in a couple of their dishes. The waitress was very knowledgeable about the contents of the dish and the sauce. Portions were very generous. We had young men in their late teens and early 20's who couldn't finish their meals."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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"From entry to exit, you're the best of the best! On arrival, Greg (consistently) greets customers with a refreshingly upbeat attitude. In my view, upon entering a restaurant, first impression sets the tone and Greg meets customer expectations. Service is very good along w/ staffs attention personal hygiene & appearance. Menu offers excellent choices, food consistent and hot on arrival. Atmosphere fantastic! Noise level is high during peak times, but minor issue to most customers. It's noticed that Jimmy keeps an eye on the pulse of the restaurant and often pauses for a moment chatting with customers. I applaud the entire staff for their efforts making Pietro's Lodi's first choice in dining pleasure."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Pietro's Restaurant is one of our very favorite places to eat. The food is consistantly outstanding, the atmosphere is high-end but family friendly. The outdoor patio dining is a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend giving it a try."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Great place to go with a group. There were 8 of us. Servers are very attentive. The owner came by too to see how things were. The food was yummy. Very fresh tasting. Had the marinara sauce. Yummy."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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"Absolutely the best place to eat in the Lodi/stockton area. Local people preparing excellent, traditional Italian cuisine. Friendly place with great owners at the restaurant welcoming the patrons. Good bar and wonderful decorations. The BEST!"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"Everything about Pietros is fabulous! The service is amazing. Every item on the menu is delicious. The wine list is extensive with a good mix of local and imported wines. If you like martinis they make a fabulous Vesper Martini. If weather is decent, the patio dining makes the experience even better."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2004
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Our experience with Open Table reservations was outstanding. This was our first attempt and everything was fantastic. Our reservation was confirmed quickly and our table was ready right on time. Great experience. Pietro's Italian Restaurant was fantastic. Our first time there, but will not be our last. Well worth our 30 mile drive."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We had a family gathering of ten people. The occasion was to celebrate a deceased brother's birthday. The waitress, Jessica, was very accomodating, seeing to all our needs, and being patient waiting for the late comers. The food was excellent, and we were happy our loud Italian laughter/chatter did not offend others. We will recommend Pietro's to all looking for a wonderful adventure."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Lovely ambiance, good service, varied Italian menu. Many of their vegetables and herbs grown in their patio garden. the only problem is that their very popular , make a reservation. when I told them it was my wife's birthday, they brought her tiramisu with a candle as well as a gift bag that had a wine glass, chocolates and a personally messaged card. How thoughtful!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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"The service was very good, food good, but not the best veal I've ever had although the salad, bread and ravioli were very good and the other dinners were very good. Also, our drinks and wine was very good. I definitely would return.
I was disappointed that we did not get credit as Open Table members for making a reservation there and am unclear as to why that is."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Pietro's is very consistent with excellent food and good prices. The ravioli's are to die for. The owners are always there making sure everything is excellent.The banquet/large group dining is excellent. It is one of our favorite restaurants period and we live 30 miles away"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"This place was fantastic! The food was amazing! You can tell that everything is freshly made there. Their fresh bread is so good. We had the prosciutto with melon which was delicious. I ordered the pasta trio with sausage and meatballs. It was to die for. My date ordered Penne al Pietro. It was penne pasta and had shrimp and mushrooms in an oil. All of the pasta was cooked perfectly and was extremely fresh. I also ordered an italian margarita and it was so good! I have nothing but good things to say about this place. The service was magnificent, the waitress was extremely friendly and always checking up on us. I only wish I saved some room for dessert! It's a little pricey, but well worth every penny. Highly recommended!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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"As always the food and the service was excellent, but we were unhappy with our table. Our location was quite dark. There was a funeral party which took up the entire patio so there were no outside seating available."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"It was a wonderful experience in dining. No wonder it is always crowded!! Make a reservation."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"This is the 2nd time coming here for me personally and each time was a great experience with food and service! Out made our Valentine Dinner very special.. Thanks to the great employees that make this restaurant a special place, keep up the great work! Hope to see you all soon!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Pietro's is about a 45min drive from where I live but it's still one of my favorite restaurants. The food is always excellent, the staff are always friendly, and it's the perfect place to go for Italian food."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"My favorite restaurant for date night hands down. There aren't too many places where the owner knows his guests on a first name basis. Jim always walks us to our table and treats us to a chef specialty appetizer. The waiters and waitresses are committed to the vision of the restaurant and know their regular customers by first name."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2010
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"We love Pietro's. The owners make an effort to make sure their customers are satisfied; they frequently walk around and stop and the tables to make sure everyone's happy. They are warm and friendly. And the food is fantastic... you can tell the ingredients are fresh. Five of us went to dinner and each and every one loved their entree."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"Nice restaurant with good food and service. Nothing that really blew me away as far as ambiance and food though. I expected a much more comprehensive menu. Only one fish entree and they were out of it at 6 pm. I would eat here again but I wouldn't drive as far as I did this time."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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