Crush

“We love the classy atmosphere, amazing food and drinks.”

Marc A. Tager★★★★

For my daughter’s birthday, she chose Crush in Chico, and as first impressions go… this one made a strong entrance. You step inside and head upstairs, and suddenly the outside world is forgotten. It’s its own little realm holding court in the heart of Chico. It is warm, inviting, and has plenty of seating, with a full cast of attentive staff, and decor that doesn’t shout “Italian!” from the rooftops, but is very hipster whispering with confidence. We opened with the lamb appetizer, and I’ll admit this with measured humility… it rivaled my own. Tender, well-seasoned, and not a trace of that g

Sarah Fry★★

The Caesar salad was perfect as usual. I always add shrimp. This time I ordered the garlic cheese bread. It was awful! I expected melty cheese and garlic. Instead I received bread with a very strong Gorgonzola paste. No melty cheese at all.

M H★★★

Good not great. When they have French onion soup it’s great and their stroganoff is good to great depending on when you get it. Love the cheese garlic bread. I’ve tried a handful of other things and been underwhelmed. Still my second choice for Italian food in town. Service and atmosphere are nice.

Desiree Marie Jacobs★★★★★

Originally from Long Island, New York, I’m a lifelong lover of Italian food, and it’s a rarity to find a place out here that truly hits home. Crush does it every time. My daughter goes to Chico State, and when I visit, this is our spot. Crush has become our mom-daughter date night go-to, and we’re never disappointed. The atmosphere is warm, the service is attentive, and the food is consistently delicious. The bruschetta is our absolute favorite — fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. Cheers!