47 Best Italian Restaurants near Willoughby

“Always amazing food and service. It was so busy tonight, but everything runs so smoothly. Even Frank, our chef, came out to check on us. Always great service from Dominic, Ava and Toni!! Can’t wait to go back. The pork chop is the best!!!Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options are available“

“An absolutely amazing establishment that also supports the community! Geracis- Willoughby was a sponsor of our 13th annual autism awareNESS dance a thon at Eastlake Middle School and donated some delicious pizzas to help keep our dancers nourished for the 12 hours they were on their feet. Everyone I talked to from their employees to their manager was very kind and accommodating. The kids loved the pizza, and I'm happy we got to highlight this amazing local business in our brochure and slideshow throughout the dance. Thank you Geracis for supporting our mission! Eastlake Middle School appreciates you!“

“I have not had their pizza yet, but their burgers are excellent. Nice chargrilled 8 oz with your choice of toppings, cooked to perfection. On another occasion I ordered 2 subs, a meatball and "super" italian. First off the buns for their subs are little more that glorified hot dog buns, I feel like they could do a lot better and that the buns are holding back their sub game. So the meatball: I asked before I ordered if they made their meatballs in-house and she said yes. I was pleasantly surprised to find out they are indeed hand made and quite tasty. (most of the time a restaurant will outright lie when I ask them this. I'm picky, I don't like food service meatballs...) So the meatballs were excellent but the sub was short on both cheese and sauce in my opinion. Again their bread choice doesn't lend itself to providing a good base for a saucy sub. The Italian was pretty disappointing, same crappy hot dog bun, only 2 kinds of meat -ham and salami. Don't call it 'super' if it only has 2 kinds of meat, and not much of either. Also WTF is American cheese doing on an Italian sub? The whole thing was kind of a trainwreck and I've literally have better Italian subs from a gas station. I've also had a grilled chicken sandwich and it was delicious. grilled perfectly and served with lettuce and tomato, a dab of mayo and it was fantastic. My advice is avoid their subs and order their sandwiches, you won't be disappointed.“

“We came to visit historical sites in Ohio and wanted to eat Excellent food. Nonna T’s restaurant was perfect! Not only is the food amazing but the service was top class! Thank you for the friendliness“

“Mama Cantena’s is a great Italian food spot!“

“The lemon basil chicken had great flavor but wasn’t expecting tomatoes and mushrooms. The pasta rosa is amazing! The reason i come across town from Parma. A delicious creamy sauce! You can’t go wrong with Chicken Parm two for the price of one.“

“Great place , to eat well on a budget !“

“First time ever trying Rego's... I got the Lola bread and definitely will not be getting it again. Pizza was good but definitely not the best I've had. :-/ Was kind of disappointed especially for the price. But staff was excellent so I guess that makes up for it - lol.“

“Food, service, ambiance is fantastic in this rather quiet restaurant. Usually have the "beans and greens" which is listed as an appetizer but serving is large enough for a dinner - fantastic choice. Wait staff are excellent - long term employees who seem to enjoy their jobs.“

“I just had the most amazing hot sub with Turkey & Ham. The family that owns Maxim’s is friendly and give great service.“

“Shout out to Very Good Bob and his team! Placed a large order for a party. The pizza was delicious and the order was accurate.“

“Found this gem while traveling. The food was wonderful and atmosphere was great. Our waitress was young but she was very friendly and provided good service. Food was excellent. I had chicken Parmesan and my girlfriend had the lasagna. I recommend both!“

“We live about an hour away but I had a doctors appointment in Chagrin Falls today, so naturally we became very hungry and we were looking for somewhere to eat. My fiancé and I were craving pizza and this place popped up when we searched for pizza nearby. All I can say is WOW. It was our first time and it was phenomenal. The staff is amazing and so nice! They really make you feel like you’re a part of their family! They made a small mistake with our pizza and the way they handled it was top notch. We will definitely be back! Thank you for making us feel right at home.“

“Huge portions, great-tasting food, and a family-run business.“

“Everything!! Amazing quality“

“I was at a weekend gettogether and got to eat food that was catered from Mario Fazio's. It was amazing! The lemon chicken, chicken parm, pizza, broccoli parm?, were soooooo good! like, soooo good! Their bread was good too. I hate it when I keep eating only because my mouth tells me too, but that is what happened here. It was soooooo good!“

“went for lunch this past Wednesday. Service was super. I had the chicken Alfredo and it was delicious. I will definitely go back.“

“it was good..but not my favorite Italian place by far. good for a quick meal.. pizza was less then par.. other food a little greasy it was a little pricey for the small portions..I probably won't go back but it was ok.. not gonna give a bad review because the cook had a bad day. Im all for the small business owner just needs more flavor and for those prices add more pasta ITS CHEAP!“

“The best pizza in this area!! We tried many pizzas in different restaurants but my boyfriend and I agreed that Abo's pizza was the best. Their crust/dough was so good and had an excellent flavor. It was relatively thin but could hold the toppings. We had one of their specialty pizzas, Mediterranean, together with a Caesar salad. Large pizza was more than enough to share for two people. Service was good, prices were reasonable but we thought $10 for a piece of cheese cake was a bit steep. Anyways, we will go back there for sure.Update:We went back & ordered Calamari, Margarita Pizza (BEST) , Linguine with Calamari, & Gnocchi. Ordering a bottle of wine for three of us worked perfectly ?“

“I had the chance to pick up a pizza from Angelo's Friday evening. I was very pleased with their pizza The crust is thin and hand tossed I prefer pepperoni and mushrooms with lots of cheese. Their pizza sauce is not too sweet and very flavorful. I'm looking forward to another visit to eat in their dining room to enjoy one of their bougie boozy milkshakes.“

“Great food.Great service.Staff is friendly. Owner is very nice. Prices are very reasonable“

“This was my first time dining here per my parent's recommendation. Overall, it was a good experience. The house Italian on the side salad was delicious! The oil for the bread had some kick but was very good and flavorful. I ordered the chicken parm (not featured in a photo) and thought it was quite tasty. I really liked the sauce which had a nice sweetness to it. Unfortunately, they were busy and possibly understaffed as it took about 15 minutes before we were asked to place a food order. The atmosphere is cute overall but a bit too plain. I was here on a Wednesday night where they run a generous special on their chicken parm.“

“Best pizza around... Love the medium thin crust!!!!!“

“fast service,,,great food“

“This place was absolutely wonderful. We had tried two other places previously, and couldn't get a table. The owner was so kind and caring, taking the time to make recommendations about the rest of our stay, and the food was simply amazing. It felt like we were family even though we had just met. I don't often leave reviews, its rare anymore that a place leaves that big of an impression. This one definitely did. If you are in the area, you would be cheating yourself to not visit.“

“Great food An experience.“

“All meals were good go our party of 4. I had the Veal Parmigian, it was excellent. I had it along with the spaghetti the next day and it was just as good reheated. That's a mark of excellent food.“

“good food lam simple love their Caravelle and great meatballs and wonderfully salad“

“Our first time trying & we ordered take out, everything was amazing!! We ordered a lot to try a bit of everything and I highly recommend the inferno Alfredo pasta, firecracker shrimp, and Ebony & Ivory for dessert. We’re excited to dine in next time.“

“I have ordered from this place three times and the food has always been good, hot, freah. The Calzone was flavorful despite me getting it plain. The crust was prefect. I ordered the wedding soup and it was wonderful. I get the loaves of bread and they are fresh, fluffy and great. I don't know what other people order but what I have gotten has been a great meal. This in only a handful of places that serves the Sicilian white pizza they way relatives made it or the Sicilian with the red sauce. Usually places top it with Mozarella and Provolone and it is not the way it was made old school.“

“Great restaurant family owned and great atmosphere and service. Great place to spend your lunch time.Parking: Great wheelchair accessible and close to restaurant.Kid-friendliness: Great kids food on menu.Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap accessible and great parking“

“Alas, another empty pizza box. What do you think that means?Such a gooooood pizza (I went Andy Griffith there on ya).Tremendous service, cold beer, really good food.If you’re reading this the ? Parm sandwich is also out of this world. Especially during the Monday Lunch Special.Nothing but Goodness ?….“

“The best pizza in Ohio!“

“Love it there. Outside bar is the best“

“their food is delicious.... I'll get on a Kick and I'll start eating it everyday for weeks and then I won't eat for a while then I'll start eating is again...ECT ECT ....Wheelchair accessibility: they have is it wider so handicap ppl can get in the restaurant too...“

“As always, Piccolo provided an excellent dining experience. We were seated on-time. The food was fresh and delicious and our server Anna provided impeccable service. You can't go wrong with this neighborhood gem that I find for the quality and quantity of portions is reasonably priced. Everything on the menu (and I've ordered much of it over the years) is wonderful. Highly recommended!“

“On a good day, spectacular! And I say that because you can taste a little burn out sometimes, other than that, great staff, love the drive through pick up. The deluxe pizza is amazing but pricey! It's like 26 dollars for a personal pan! The ambience, it's giving industrial blue collar. Get and go!“

“Had the BEST pizza in years here today. I will be back! AWESOME“

“Look, I'd give this place 5 stars but I dont like to overhype a spot. I will say this though: Geraci's has been in University Heights since 1956, and it's no question why. Geraci's offers a full menu of Italian based cuisine but for me, it's largely about the pizza. The occasional eggplant parm add-on, or the frequent house salad are ordered, but the pizza is our go-to. Personally, we go for the deluxe, and the Red Sicilian (no cheese except grated Romano). On the red, its a perfect bread and red sauce bite. On the deluxe, all veggies are fresh (particularly the mushrooms, uncanned), and the meats are unique. Nowhere in Cleveland have I tasted a sausage like on a Geraci's pizza. I have wondered if it is made in house, but note it does have fennel seed (which I love, and almost require) and is crumbled finely. The pepperoni is likewise unique. I have no idea where they source it, but it is nicely spicey, and hand-sliced. It's a hallmark thing for a Geraci's pie. Hand-sliced, slightly irregular pieces of pepperoni, which at times feel like "the steak of Italian charcuterie" (my own words). Bottom line: try a pepperoni and/or a pie of your choice, pair it with an Italian red wine like a Montepulciano or a glass-bottle Coke, and go from there.“

“We had a girls night out at Cuoco Bello. We shared several appetizers: calamari, mussels, sausage stuffed peppers. Everything was delicious and hot. Then we had a variety of entrees. I had skillet chicken parm. Very nice. Then we shared a dessert of chocolate cake to celebrate a friends birthday. The staff was great especially our server.“

“It was okay, just not great. When she cut my slice out, I lose quite a bit of the pizza. The taste was good, but the sausage wasn't great. I like a hearty chunky sausage recipe, this was like crumbly school cafeteria stuff, which does bring back find memories, but I expected more.“

“Quiet, simple, sit down and take out Italian restaurant. Good menu choices...has a good 3 cheese stuffed shell with big meatball and marinara on special for lunch with soup or salad. Stuffed shrimp is excellent. Tasty Italian wedding soup. Hot fresh bread for the table. Fast service, friendly. Decent wine selection. We look forward to our next visit!“

“I ordered the Lasagna, did you see that portion!!!! It was huge!! The taste was excellent!!! Couldn't finish it!!!! It won't go to waste!!! Steak & fettuccine was also portioned well, & tasted excellent as well!!! Seafood Alfredo was also a large portion & also came home as a great leftover!! Debra K as always was patient & on top of everything!!!! We've had her before!!! Keep up the GREAT WORK!!! YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!!! Nice time out with your outstanding attitude & attention!!!! Has nice decorations & very clean!!!! Highly recommended!!!!“

“Came here for a spontaneous dinner. Lots of seating perfect for casual family nights out or for post work fun! The service is fast. The menu was large with all the classic italian favorites. The burrata was fresh and creamy! The pastas were comforting. I really liked the pizza crust, and I am super picky about this - thin crust and held the pizza flavors well.“

“We met friends here for lunch. The food was delicious and service was exceptional! We stayed for a long time visiting with our friends and the waitress was very accommodating. We didn't feel like we had to rush and get out, they even placed us in the back so we felt kind of secluded- it was very private feeling!!“

“Best pizza in town. Excellent service. Very friendly staff.“

“Everytime I go there the food always good and the worker Alway cool I love going their Thanks Jennifer 😍🤪🤪“