17 Best Italian Restaurants in Columbia

“I loved the ambiance of this place. I love that there are no tvs, how small and dark it is. It reminds me of places in NYC. The service was great. The food was good. I'm a little disappointed in the lack of pasta dishes for an Italian restaurant, but that's my only complaint.“

“The service has been on point all 3 times we’ve gone, nowadays that’s pretty amazing, the food is absolutely On Point, been outstanding every time, don’t mess up and not order dessert the Tiramisu is dynamite!!!!! I don’t even like bread pudding and my wife got it, it was incredible, Highly Recommend!!!!!!“

“It is so amazing when you have a hidden gem in your city. Di Vinno Rosso gives you beautiful ambiance, great food, drinks, and a romantic feel. The appetizer meatballs were so fresh and flavorful. I had the Bolognese was off the charts good. Wifey had the chicken parm. I've never seen it like this, but the pesto on top of the pounded round chicken was so juicy and flavorful we both were blown away. It's the best parm in Columbia! The dessert was really good also. With drinks, our bill was still under $145. The manager was super nice.. he took our picture and gave us a complimentary Italian drink. We'll definitely be regulars here in the future. 5 stars deserved. Great food and service! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We were greeted and seated as soon as we came in. The waitress promptly sent fresh bread and herbs to our table...within 10 minutes we had our drinks and appetizer, the entrees arrived shortly after. The cheese and sausage mushrooms, lentil and sausage soup, and Veal picatta were amazing. The sautéed spinach had a crunch like it was cooked on the flat grill, the lemon and caper sauce was very addictive. My husband loved the classic Italian trio....Star the peach sangria, I normally avoid ordering watered down sangrias in restaurants...this was refreshingly awesome and tasted likeni bit into a fresh peach. I'm pretty sure we'll be back soon to try other dishes and drinks“

“Great place, very busy but service is excellent. Food is also excellent and many choices. Close to USC for convenience if you're visiting a student.Parking: Parking is available but it's a busy place so you may have a slight wait for a space.“

“We had the Spinach Artichoke pizza and a cannoli - both were delicious! I'll def go back! The staff was great and service was fast.“

“Tried Enzo's for the first time yesterday for lunch. I got the chicken parmesan sub and it was outstanding. Cant wait to go back and try some of the other items on the menu. Hopefully they get their indoor dining area finished up soon.“

“I have to admit I don't usually give many 5 star ratings for the simple fact that it's symbolic to perfection, and it's not often that I encounter that. Even during the busiest of weekends (prom), the service, food, and atmosphere was delightful. I had the Stella Rose Moscato and crab cakes with pasta and marinara sauce...absolutely delicious!! Our server was vibrant and on point with our entire fine dining experience. I certainly recommend scheduling a reservation!“

“A very enjoyable lunch. I sat in the bar area and had chicken scallopini. I like the jazz music and appreciated all the smiles from team who ensured I kept a full glass of tea and liked my food. I had a little friendly chat with the hostess. The team really worked together. Will definitely keep going back.Parking: Easy access if using a medical device.“

“Za's has been around Columbia since the end of the last century, and the fact that it's still operating says good things. And there are a lot of good things here starting with the people who work here. We showed up one recent evening with a couple of handicapped people as our guests. Rendell could not have treated any of us with any greater dignity and courtesy; he was a gem in getting us seated conveniently and quickly. And he made sure our server Collette was every bit as kind and helpful. We are much appreciative. Za's has always been fun to some degree because it has a lot of shaded outside seating (and dogs are welcome). But it also has a good beer and wine list and some good food including lots of varieties of brick-oven pizzas. Yum. We especially loved the charred okra, spinach and artichoke dip, the hummus and a couple of the aforementioned pizzas. We came away very happy. Really the only downside seems to be the lack of parking given the small lot and businesses in the area. If you drop by please say hello to Rendell.“

“I am impressed with the quality of the product at olive garden since I went there back in 2014. The salad + breadsticks were first-rate and so was the waitress!! The only sauce that I don't like was the triple cheese tomato sauce and it tasted like pureed baby food. Again, I am pleased with the service. ??“

“Was visiting from out of town. Amazing food and friendly staff. The fettuccini alfredo has the best sauce from any restaurant I've been to. Highly recommend!Vegetarian options: Options are not aimed at vegetarian diets or labeled as such, but there are plenty of options that do not have meat or offer meat as an optional addition, which allows for a large selection of dishes that are friendly to vegetarians.“

“Went here for a quick bite and was pleasantly surprised enough to leave this review. We need more places like this. Excellent food and service. I had the prime rib sandwich with some sweet potato fries and a house salad for lunch. Portions were very generous. Was more than I could eat in one sitting. I’ve lived in the area for a while and wish I’d found this place sooner. The atmosphere was laid back and casual yet the food was much better than expected for the price. I’ll be back soon for sure.“

“The food was beyond terrific! I had the Extra Special Calzone, my wife the Chicken Parmigiana and my sister an individual pizza. We all enjoyed our meal tremendously and the service was also top notch. If I wanted to complain, I would have liked a little more choice in the tap beer, but that's insignificant. And the price was extremely reasonable! Go here-you won't regret it! Highly recommended!“

“I called to make a specific order of a med pizza and wings. The cashier said if you order a large with wings and use a coupon you can get a order of breadsticks also for a cheaper price. I was very pleased with the service,and the food was very good!!! It's always good to get more for your buck!“

“It was a Mad house when I got there and when I got my pizza I forgot to pay ... When I looked at my ticket I realized I didn't pay but I was already home so after I ate then I drove back up there to pay and the guy at the front took my payment... I figured I would get a thank you or something but nothing. But that's ok, I was just surprised. I believe in Karma....“

“This is our family's go-to for pizza in Columbia. We almost always just get a classic cheese pizza, and it gets to us hot, fresh, and flavorful. Their pizza is well-seasoned and not too greasy. Schiano's is always a crowd pleaser.“