11 Best Italian Restaurants near Van Buren

“The Pasta Grill in my opinion is a must visit. From the GM Mike and server Emma, to the superb food and atmosphere, we could not have had a better experience. We felt welcome from the start and Emma couldn't have been more on top of everything as our server. Add this to your list of places to go, I do not believe it would be possible to regret it.“

“My husband had the Pasta Sampler. He said everything tasted the same. I had the chicken Siciliano, which was very good. The bread knots are good, but I could do without the dipping oil. The thing I didn't like was the table was so sticky all the dishes stuck to the table. It wasn't like something had been spilled. It's the sticky when the furniture needs to be replaced or refurbished. Pasta Grill is still my favorite Italian restaurant in Van Buren, but Frank's was more convenient to where I live.“

“In the Fort for a dance comp.Apps, entrees, & dessert for 5. Drinks for 2. Atmosphere, food, and service were all great (Thanks Shiloh).We had a fairly late reservation and Chef made rounds to the tables which I thought was a cool touch.Side note, this was the first time we took our 3 little ones (2-10 & 1-6) to an upscale restaurant. I was pleased the kids didn't catch anything on fire and sustained a reasonable volume with minimal gibberish ah la Billy Madison. Our server Shiloh was very gracious with them, and they enjoyed the experience. My oldest girl (10) said it was slay!“

“Couldn't ask for better or friendlier service. Pizza was excellent, thanks for the small Anniversary pizza. What a bonus to go somewhere and have everything all wrapped up together..... Great staff, food, atmosphere and points towards future pizza.“

“Tried the ny style pizza to go on a Friday night.The flavor of the pie was good and tasted somewhat like a nyc pizza. I have to say that I have excruciatingly high standards when it comes to this style. I'm a Brooklyn native that grew up on the stuff.So here's the rub and I don't blame the owners it's just a regional thing. The crust is 3 times thicker than an actual nyc pizza should be. It's about as thick as a Papa John's or Dominos slice. Having tried several other places that claim to make nyc pizza between Tulsa and FS, I asked for a well done crust. It didn't help much.Pizza is a chewy only thing in this region and not a crispy-chewy thing as it is on East Coast. So, I won't be ordering any more pizza but I likely will try some of their pastas and entrees in weeks to come. The scent of the red sauce was intoxicating. You could smell it from the parking lot. So I'm coming back, just not for the pizza.“

“THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD IN FORT SMITH!!! The service is always so amazing and quick. The food itself is so authentic. The red sauce is my fave!! Wash it down with a horchata or Mexican coke! The ambiance is clean and welcoming. They do have a shaded seating area to enjoy your food there.“

“My favorite place for pizza,wings,Mac n cheese or ravioli. I love pizza but also love this place because of all the great dishes you get to choose from.Vegetarian options: Several on the menu. I've had the veggie pizza and loved it!!!Parking: Never had a problem finding a spot to park.Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly and gives out hideaway cups with all drinks and sells assortment of items like shirts ECT with hideaway on them.Wheelchair accessibility: Not sure but I would bet they have easy access for wheel chairs motor vehicles for the disabled.“

“Taliano's is not a restaurant, it's a tradition. We look forward to our special occasion dinners. Expect to spend over $100 for 2, including your generous tip, for a relaxing meal among friends.I enjoy their pasta smothered in mushrooms with Maranara sauce.Parking: You may have to walk some distance from your car to the front door, which is moderately concerning at night.“

“This place is excellent, the lunch is super delicious but what they do need to improve are some waitresses, they are terrible with customer service or at least that's how I felt. The waitress was friendly with her other tables and even less so with me because I'm Hispanic ? I've never met I told him to enjoy lunch and he almost threw everything away but it wasn't like that with his other tables, just with me, maybe because it was his birthday and he had to work, I don't know, but from then on everything was great.Parking: Accessible for everyoneKid-friendliness: They have a variety of foods for children“

“Absolutely horrible service! So rude too! My daughter ordered a pizza, went to pick it up and they closed! Her boyfriend called the next day to see if he could get her pizza or a refund and the manager was very very rude, cussing and yelling and calling him a liar. So you're calling a Fort Smith police officer a liar? I mean it was $18 and I'm pretty sure yall give officers free pizza all the time yet you won't give them one they paid for?!?!“

“My son took me there for Fathers Day. Never been there. The male waiter was absolutely wonderful the food was fresh and hot! The only thing I noticed was there was no music playing. I am very big on music playing, especially when other groups of people are around right next to me. That’s why I give atmosphere 4 stars.Kid-friendliness: They had a kid menu.Parking: It right up front.Dietary restrictions: They had cauliflower pizza.“