50 Best Italian Restaurants near Sun Lakes

“Best little Ceasars we have ever had, if we are picking up Pizza, it's coming from them“

“A festive yet quiet atmosphere that brought in 2026 with class and a little glamour! Huge hugs to our server, Christina, who made our first visit very special. The bar tender, Anthony, engaged in some Picasso style artistry with our drink foam.

Thank you!!! We’ll be back!“

“Delicious and pleasant, I recommend and we will be back.“

“My mid meal text to my sis, a fellow foodie: Thith, I can describe this dish…Its like a deep savery tart rosemary dark cream sauced pasta w chicken , cooked oh so perfectly and mushrooms, i hate mushrooms but thus?! Oh gawd! I just winged it on the menu and pointed. Sis, i may have found my new go to. I mean le crepe is gone :( so yeah i can’t think of another place that beats this, so yeah, im calling it. My new #1. Your coming next time you visit, trust!“

“Al Dente Adesso 🍕

Hands down the best pepperoni pizza and lasagna I’ve ever had — full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and made with love.

The owner is awesome, super friendly, and gives top-tier customer service. You feel welcomed the second you walk in.

If you’re craving quality Italian food with heart, this is the spot.“

“Everything was delicious!“

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

“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.“

“Have been many times as it is mine and my wife’s favorite date night spot. We find the atmosphere extremely welcoming and comfortable. Our favorites dishes are the gnocchi and chicken piccata. Great place to eat some good food, drink wine, and share some laughs with your favorite people.“

“An exceptional Italian restaurant that exceeds all my expectations! Securing a reservation is a challenge, which only proves how truly outstanding this place is. The staff is phenomenal, attentive, and welcoming. Without a doubt, I’ll be returning as soon as I can!“

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

“Good ambiance, I like the brick look. Friendly staff. Surprisingly small menu which makes it easier to choose! We sat at the bar and split wings and a small Margharita Pizza. The wings were AMAZING. Top three for me. Meaty, cooked well, and the flavor was on point. The pizza was not great. It really lacked flavor. I really wanted to like it. That all being said, we will be back to try their other pizzas. Walking through the restaurant I got to see some other dishes and they all smelled and looked so good!“

“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.“

“Great homemade food! Very nice staff!“

“We had Ahnika as our server. She was exceptional. She was knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. The staff was great. They were friendly. The atmosphere was nice and chill. The food was delicious. I enjoyed my experience and would come back“

“Delicious food across all 3 courses! Tasted fresh, and well cooked. Server was incredibly sweet and gracious when customizing dishes. The only complaint would be the bread being on the harder side, it’s pretty hit or miss on the bread. But everything else from drinks to dessert was fantastic!“

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

“We love this restaurant and can always expect a great experience each time. The food was incredible and so was the service. The new owner is super friendly, kept the same awesome food and the piano player last night made it a perfect night to share with friends.“

“The staff here are incredibly kind… every time I come in, I feel like family. They always greet me with big smiles and genuine warmth. It’s rare to find that level of friendliness these days! The service is consistent, and the team truly goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Honestly, some of the nearby restaurants could really learn a thing or two from the amazing people here. Olive Garden, you’ve got a great crew!“

“Best restaurant in Arizona hands down“

“To be honest, haven't been a big fan over the years. Recent visit with my parents changed that. The server was amazing! The food was delicious! Everyone was smiling and enjoying themselves. It was a wonderful night! Thanks so much Carrabbas. Keep up the good work! 👍“

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

“Excellent pizza! Had the white pizza and added pepperoni. The cheese is top notch! Also had a side Caesar salad with homemade Caesar dressing- it was great. We also had the fettuccine Alfredo pasta with chicken- it was good. The breadsticks were covered with fresh garlic. I would definitely return and get the white pizza again. Service was great!“

“Lovely area outside to sit.“

“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!!“

“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“

“Their food was delicious! I have a lot of dietary restrictions and Picazzo’s made it so easy to still find something delicious to eat. Definitely will recommend them!“

“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!“

“I went to this place today for the first time. I ordered the Sears Tower thin crust …. Mother of Pearl that was an excellent pizza. I had big expectations based on posts in various pizza groups. Did. Not. Disappoint. Along with the great food, Sarah is a wonderful server.“

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

“Delicious food! Great staff! 😄“

“Tonight I took my wife to Brooklyn V’s at Jermaine and Gilbert in Gilbert for her birthday. My wife ordered spaghetti and a house salad. I ordered meatball calzones with a house salad.. I however, was very disappointed in the calzone. There was no meatball in the calzone. There were strips of some kind of meat in the calzone that tasted nothing like meatballs.. I asked the waitress what kind of meat it was. She said she didn’t know but would check. She came back and told me it was beef and pork. I didn’t order pork I don’t like pork. When the menu says meatballs, it should be meatballs, not pork and some kind of weird tasting beef. If I had ordered spaghetti and meatballs, would it have been strips of this kind of meat across the spaghetti something to think about?“

“Venezias is my go to spot for tasty pizza, awesome lunch specials and big portions that never disappoint. They’ve got plenty of options from wings and appetizers to giant NY style slices and even a 24 inch party pizza. The service is friendly, the place is clean and it’s always a solid choice for lunch or dinner.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“(Peoria) Delicious gelato! Jason the assistant manager is great!“

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

“Had the Italian Sausage sandwich with Cole slaw and Italian Fries. Was very good especially the sausage, it was spiced just right with the right amount of burn. Service was fantastic. Food and drinks exceptional. Was here between 2-4pm on a Friday for a late lunch. Totally recommend and will be back again. Located right in the heart of downtown Gilbert.“

“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.“

“My late husband and I have been coming here regularly for at least the last 3 years. The reason we came so often is the wonderful servers made us feel like family. It was more than a dinner out for us. It was a dining experience with friends and family. And people you meet at the restaurant, like us that come frequently, have also become family. There is a reason being a regular is so awesome. And their food is wonderful too! My husband's favorite dish was Lorrie's Lasagna. Thank you for making Eric's Celebration of Life an amazing experience. 🩶🩶“

“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.“

“Best Rosati's experience we've had in a long time. Spoke with the owner, Lee/Leo, who was very helpful.
Ordered by phone and he confirmed order well before hanging up. 30 minutes later arrived and order was ready and hot. Once home, the taste, quality and good balance of sauce, toppings and cheese was exceptional.
We had stopped going to this location due to a lack of quality and customer service. Recent visit flipped this experience! Next time we want takeout pizza, we'll give this location another try!!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Great Food and service !“

“I recently went in to this restaurant on marketplace. It’s right off of the Santan village Parkway. Service with the front counter. Or front of the house is not so good. The problem I have is I come in and I want to look at the menu for just a few moments. But the girls be at the new girls or the girls that have been there a while. Don’t like the fact that I say just give me a minute. Let me look at the menu real quick. Cause I could never seem to find them after I tell them that I just need a minute to look at the menu. Because when they see me walking toward the counter, they wanna ride away asked me how can I help you? What do you want to order. But I don’t know. That’s why I need a moment to look at the menu. So it ends up happening is I have to order using the online app. Or I go through Chrome and just order it online. So I never ever speak to the girls at the front again after I told them I just need a minute to look at the menu. Every now and then there’s a brand new girl that is really helpful. But the girls that have been there a while are never around to help and when I ask him to give me a minute, they seem to get upset get mad cause I never see him again. I’d like to tell the manager, but I never see the manager. Every now and then I may see him if I make an order and he can’t find the girls that’s the only time I ever see the manager. But the food is good. I always order a pizza or I get the spaghetti, meatball garlic bread with cheese and the garden salad. I don’t know about the atmosphere cause I never stay. I’ve gone to multiple Barro’s locations. This one at the marketplace in Gilbert. Seems to be the only one that has this issue with the front of the house. I’ve gone to the one downtown Phoenix on Central & Virginia. I like the one in Indian band and Pima. The one in Tempe is really good. I’ve even gone to the one down in Casa grande. The other location I think is pretty good. Is the one on Greenway and 40th St. Oh I almost forgot about the location on 32nd St. and Indian school.“

“Ordered 3 large pizzas online for pickup at a specific time. Got to the store a little early and the pizzas were being prepared

Used two online coupons for 2 of the pizzas. Total for 3 large pizzas was around $50 which I thought was reasonable.

Marcos was my goto pizza in Austin and I'm happy they are expanding in metro Phoenix. Their pizzas are reminiscent of Shakeys in California.“