https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/03/28/4-bay-area-restaurants-with-unforgettable-italian-food/ > Spring is a lovely time for diners. Bright seasonal ingredients start hitting kitchens, yet the weather remains cold enough, you often yearn for hearty and comforting food. And what better cuisine highlights this dichotomy than Italian? > Today we highlight four spots that made our 50 Best Restaurants list, including one that ranked No. 4 (Belotti) and another that’s technically “Californian” (Camper) but has become well-known for its inventive fresh pastas. (For our other grouped rankings, check out great Chinese and Taiwanese, next-level Middle Eastern and Mediterranean and destination-worthy Mexican.)