50 Best Italian Restaurants near Sun Lakes

“Honestly the best hot n ready pepperoni I have had in a very looooong time. Usually htnr pizzas are poorly put together because they are cheap, but not at Sun lakes Caesar! Perfectly round dough with the right amount of sauce in circle not running off the side. Evenly spaced peps not random and too few.
A Perfect Pepperoni 🍕 Pizza!
Fantastic service too! Thanks!“

“The atmosphere was quaint and the food was exquisite. They were very accomodating on the menu. I requested the creamy parmesan sauce to replace the tomato with cream for the Boa Bowtie dish. It suited well with the artichoke, sun dried tomato and asparagus. Our waitress recommended the Butter Cream dessert and it was delightful.
Thank you for making us feel at home.“

“This place is AMAZING!!! Highly impressive! We loved everything we had!!! Service was great too!“

“This restaurant has it all: wonderful staff,elegantly understated ambience, and amazing food! It’s charming and elegant, but also accessible and unpretentious. The owner and staff clearly love what they do and are committed to providing a quality dining experience. From the fresh bread served with fresh snippings of basil and olive oil with salt flakes to the deconstructed tiramisu to die for, this restaurant is such a charming gem! The chateubriand is next lee next level! The cocktails are deliciously crafted, and the wine menu offers a variety of selections. Table side presentation is not stuffy and pretentious, but rather an opportunity to engage with the staff.. The menu offers a wide variety of choices and price points. For My husband is a French trained chef who is hard to please, but he came away happy, impresed and ready for our next visit! Thank you for a stellar experience!“

“The lamb burgers are fantastic! The linguini with white clam sauce and the eggplant rollotini were scrumptious.“

“The Ostrich downstairs was so fun! Old speakeasy with the decor to go with!“

“We recently dined at Stove and Vine, and I must say, the entire experience was exceptional!
From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and professionalism. However, what truly elevated my evening was the outstanding service provided by our waiter, Laurie.
Laurie was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the menu. She made excellent recommendations and ensured every detail of our dining experience was perfect. From the drink pairings to suggesting the best dessert, her expertise was evident. What truly stood out was their positive attitude and attentiveness—constantly checking in without being intrusive and always ensuring we were comfortable and happy.
The food itself was exquisite! I tried the Three Cheese Ravioli which was cooked to perfection, bursting with flavors, and beautifully presented. Each course was timed impeccably, allowing us to savor every bite without feeling rushed. My daughter got the Chicken Parmesan, and oh my, was that mouth watering with flavor!
The ambiance at Stone and Vine was cozy yet elegant, making it the perfect setting for both a casual dinner and a special occasion. It’s clear that the staff takes pride in delivering top-notch service and culinary excellence.
I cannot recommend this place enough! If you're visiting, be sure to ask for Laurie, you won't be disappointed. I’ll be back soon.

Kid-friendliness: Good menu choice.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wide doors, amicable seating.“

“My friend is in town and she has celiac so we were trying to find a good place for her to have variety. We found a recommendation for this place on a gluten-free page. To say the food was amazing is an understatement. I was shocked at how gluten friendly they are, even to the point of having a dedicated oven for the gluten-free pizza us. My friend was overwhelmed with all the amazing options, and absolutely loved that she could pick whatever she wanted. We had the focaccia bread, the bacon, mac & cheese, and the fungi Florentine pizza. Dessert we tried the apple crisp and the tiramisu, both are which are gluten-free. The food was incredible. We will definitely be back.“

“We love everything about Nellos. Fantastic service each and every time....Food is delish and consistent...Always friendly.“

“Gracie was the best waitress.... very friendly, smiled alot... extremely helpful and she made sure we were taken care of... unfortunately we are from Chicago and won't be coming back anytime soon.... but when we do we will come back!!! Ty!!“

“We were seated by Tressa and she gave us a wonderful dining experience“

“Good pizza, Strawberry Gorgonzola Salad, & Caesar salad. Service was really good. Sauce is a little sweet, which is a nice change of pace. No wait at 6PM on a Tues. night.

Wheelchair accessibility: Disabled spots & ramp, pretty flat area.“

“It’s Olive Garden, done just as intended. Good food at fair but increasingly expensive prices. Interior that hasn’t changed in years. Friendly, attentive staff. This isn’t high end Italian food, but it’s also not priced as such. Go for a decent family meal.“

“Spencer was an excellent server. Warm, friendly, helpful, the whole 9 yards, I've been a server for 10 years + and Spencer is the kind of server that restaurants strive to have. The food was good, quick, and surprisingly cheap. 11/10 would reccomend and will return again

Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible“

“Great homemade food! Very nice staff!“

“We went to Brio last night, the food was excellent. We had a little issue with one of the meals and the waitress took care of it right away. She ended up bringing out a whole new dish taking off the dish from the bill as well as 20% off the rest of our menu items we ordered. They were very apologetic and friendly staff and very attentive. Also, their sourdough bread is to die for.“

“If we could give more stars, we most certainly would! This place is truly amazing.....the food, wine and live music makes for a perfect night out. Special thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate our anniversary! We look forward to enjoying a night out there again soon!“

“This place is amazing. I make sure to eat here every time I visit Phoenix. The food is awesome and the entertainment (including weekly bands) is also great. The staff, including the GM himself, really go out of their way to make sure all customers are happy and treated well. Stay away, however, if you prefer to be treated rudely.“

“Best restaurant in Arizona hands down“

“Lovely area outside to sit.“

“My favorite pizza place of all time. Great pizza, great drinks, and even greater service. I think it's clear that the management of this place is great because it's always the same people working and we've been coming for years. Shout-out to Casey who always takes great care of us!!“

“This was not our first visit to Carrabba's, but it was our best. We were immediately seated and greeted by our fantastic waitress, Zaynah. Zaynah went through all the introductory items ( wine, appetizers, drinks, etc.) she left so we could look at the menus. My wife ordered Lasagna and a side salad, I ordered Spaghetti Bolognese with meat sauce and the same salad. Irt happened to be happy hour so I took advantage of the Italian Old Fashioned and it was very well made.\nOur salads were very well plated and very fresh & tasty. The main items came right after we finished our salads and were attractively plated and delicious. Zaynah, who made sure all through our meal that everything was going well provided us with takeout containers for what we could not finish. I did order the chocolate cake/brownie to take home and I would highly recommend this dessert to anyone who loves chocolate & whipped cream. We'll be back!!“

“What a great restaurant! The food is awesome and the owners Connie and Ed are so friendly. We have eaten there several times. The meat balls are so good and the sauce is tasty. My husband walks our dog everyday and Connie always comes out and gives her a meatball and visits with us. I'm not sure who likes By the Bucket more US or our dog :) Either way we love it!!“

“Loved my meal! My first time too! Prickly pear margarita was amazing too!!! Great service!“

“Domenic and your entire staff at the chandler location is spot on. You have a winning team to go with your Unique and delicious menu! Love it!“

“We were a party of 5. Ordered 2 pizzas Chicken Parm sub Large Calzone and MB Stromboli. Food was fresh and served hot (big pet peeve of mine). Grew up in the suburbs of NYC and have to tell ya the pizza was the best I have eaten in years in AZ. The servers made sure we had everything we needed and kept getting us soda refills. Truly awesome experience and will make this a regular spot to go to“

“We’re a celiac family that eats very clean. And this restaurant was a DREAM!! We were in the area for the week and went two times. Everything was delicious, the service was incredible and we could trust that the food was to our standards. Thank you, friends!“

“Great food and awesome happy hour menu! Friendly staff added bonus!“

“Pizza, Wings, Greek salad all = PERFECTION!!! Y’all legit have DELICIOUS food and I’m so grateful to be alive in the same era and live in a 4 mi radius of you!!!!

Vegetarian options: The salads and cheese pizza are a dream come true“

“😃 Highest redsibt recommendations, were here last week everything very much, yummy!“

“Delicious food! Great staff! 😄“

“It was really nice place. The lady taking are order explained the sizes of the dishes which were good portions. It was fast severs. The place it self was so pretty with twinkling light everywhere. I will go again“

“As a native New Yorker I can confidently say that the quality of the pizza being made and served at your Chandler location has diminished significantly in the last decade. I wish I could post a picture of my third attempt to order just a cheese pie from your establishment this evening(call me stubborn) but unfortunately I can't do that. Just imagine a half cooked pizza that looked like it had been sliding around the back seat of a car. It arrived like warm too. Nothing like a slice of pizza that if you were able to figure out what was the slice of pizza, picking it up and it was so doughy that it just folded over. Step your game up if you want to call yourselves NYPD Pizza. You don't see that s*** in New York, ever. Never. Anybody can use words. It's your quality that matters, consistently. And your manager Noah at your Chandler location couldn't be any more dismissive of my frustrations and his ability to talk over a customer while they are still trying to convey their message says everything. Three really bad pies in a row over the course of probably a year is not a good trend. I can't give you the only disappointed customer who thinks they're getting New York style pizza and it's nothing close to it. At least not in the past several years. CONSISTENTLY. YOU WANT TO BE THE BEST TRY BEING THE BEST. HOWEVER IT REQUIRES MASSIVE EFFORT NOT JUST WORDS. BE BETTER THAN. STOP TRYING TO FIT IN.“

“Great food, fast service, friendly staff and clean. Always recommend Barros.“

“The staff was wonderful, and food was absolutely delicious!! Very cute, quaint little spot, perfect for a couples dinner date! We will definitely be back“

“THIS REVIEW HAPPENED AT RAY RD. NOT ALMA. I APOLOGIZE! There were 4 of us, we all ordered. Our waitress was wonderful but young and had no ideas about wine or what kind of beer they had. We waited at least an hour for our food and many others had eaten and left that came in after us. 3 of us got our food.. it was delicious but the other person never got his pizza. We inquired, they said it was coming. Well the 3 of us were completely done eating and still no pizza for our friend. I called the manager over and she apologized but still no pizza. About almost a half hour after we were done it came. I raved to my friends about the pizza so I was embarrassed. The pizza came out with real thick wavy crust. Did Not order thick! He took the toppings off 2 pieces and boxed it up and we left. Rosati's is the best in my eyes but I was so disappointed. I do APOLOGIZE, this happened on RAY RD NOT ALMA.“

“6 rating out of a possible 5… outfuckinstanding !“

“We loved everything there, very good prices, beyond excellent food and our waitress was really friendly and took very good care of us, highly recommended!!!“

“9/10. I got the sausage pepperoni with mushrooms. perfect amount of cheese. good flavor. perfect ranch!“

“If you are looking for an authentic Italian pizza this is the place. Great service too“

“After reading some great reviews, and a few negatives in between, the great reviews won me over. I'm so glad they did. We had the "must have" garlic knots for appetizers and YES they are a must have. Their marinara sauce my whole family would have loved unending bowls with spoons, it was really that good. Onto our main dishes. I had the eggplant Parmesan, made just the way it should be. The eggplant was tender, the breading not too heavy and not too light. Crisped to perfection. My husband had the sausage and garlic calzone and was a very happy camper. Our daughter had the 1/2 portion of Fettuccine noodles with butter and basil sauce and she absolutely loved it. We can't wait to try their pizza! This may have been our 1st time here but certainly not our last.“

“Best THICK crust gluten free pizza. Most places only offer thin crust gf pizza. Super affordable and great selection of kids meals for my picky eaters ( non gf). Kids meal prices are fantastic too. We usually do the spaghetti and meatballs or the French bread pizza. Definitely one of the kids favorite places to eat and play while they wait for food.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pizza available

Kid-friendliness: Play area, tv, and claw machine“

“they say they will do double sauce, double sauce and they put NONE on my pizza. 👁️👁️ they had already remade my order, and forgot the shredded pepperoni, I said run it thru the oven with the shredded pep on they said they could not, and that they had to make a whole new pie. I had even asked 2 different cooks for double sauce before they made the 3rd, and they said they would! the fact it had zero sauce... disappointing, and a waste of time... possibly a joke. ha-ha. I won't be going here again. I've requested a refund. Jay was the manager on duty.“

“the food was fantastic my husband had chicken wings and we shared cheese sticks. I had 18" meatballs pie and husband had Stromboli with pepperoni, meatballs also sausage. we will definitely cone back again!!!“

“Me and my lady first time there. Food was bomb . We got our money worth“

“Great Food and service !“

“Haven't received my order yet but I want to give a huge shout out to Hannah who took my order, rather detailed if not complicated she handled it like a pro you're lucky to have her.
Food arrived prepared and received too order. AWESOME“

“Tara was amazing AND BEAUTIFUL❤️😊❤️😊❤️😊❤️😊❤️😊❤️😊❤️“

“We love Nello’s and drove all the way over only to be told that they were slow and decided to close an hour and a half early tonight. We were disappointed for sure. There were other patrons that were turned away as well. We will call first from now on.“

“Love this place. Took father in law for the 1st time. He loved it too.“