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!“

“I have never eaten here but I will definitely next time in the area. I applaud the owners for putting up with fake negative reviews and all the actual foodie reviews were great reviews. Only honest reviews should be on here and not a way to hate for no reason. Go there and actually try the food and experience! The truth will make them go further and provide for their family and employees. I definitely want to try this place 100%. Good luck to you and your business and that show was helpful.“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“Krystina M. provided the absolute most amazing service to my boyfriend and I. She was attentive, polite, quick and professional. She made sure we were taken care of and provided good conversation and jokes. She was beyond the best waiter I have ever come in contact with. Thank you Krystina! The food here was amazing as always, very calm vibes and absolutely delicious drinks!“

“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 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.“

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

“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“

“Spinato's is a gluten-free dream! Their GF crust is crispy, flavorful, and doesn't taste like a compromise. Tons of options, including pasta and pizza, all safely prepared and absolutely delicious. Celiac-friendly and full of flavor — a must-visit!“

“Great homemade food! Very nice staff!“

“Best restaurant in Arizona hands down“

“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.“

“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.“

“I felt like the staff is intelligent and kind which matched the comfortable decor of the establishment. The pace of service was neither slow nor rushed so it all made for a very pleasant evening with old friends who now visit from out of town. I was frankly astounded by how well the on-line booking through Open Table worked because I made the reservation for 4 literally 45 minutes before appointed time but were seated immediately when we arrived 5-10 minutes in advance of the reservation and they even sat us at a table with a Happy Birthday plaque because I had noted we were celebrating the birthday for a member of our party. Very enjoyable evening.“

“Lovely area outside to sit.“

“We had the most wonderful dinning experience. our waiter Josh,was really just the best. the cocktails (Pomegranate Martinis) were out of this world good. the food of course, was superb. we left full and quite happy. thanks for a wonderful time.“

“We had never seen the Pizza place before. So we stopped in and I just wanted some garlic, nuts or some garlic bread and garlic cheese bread, but they didn't have any so I asked so can you make a pee? Pizza then crust with garlic cheese, the more garlic, the better and they delivered it was good.“

“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’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!“

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

“Delicious food! Great staff! 😄“

“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.“

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

“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“

“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“

“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.“

“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“

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

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

“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 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!!“

“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!!!“

“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“

“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“

“Great Food and service !“

“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!!!“

“(5) STARS Our family has been looking for a good Italian restaurant for 20 years. Our Italian Restaurant is now Brooklyn V's!! Their Tri-Color Tortellini Alfredo with roasted red peppers, chicken, and homemade Alfredo Sauce is EXCELLENT! Their Mozzarella Sticks with homemade Marinara Sauce are EXCELLENT as well! Their Marinara and Alfredo sauces are made fresh daily! (By Far, the BEST we've EVER had!) Cheesecake is made fresh daily, as well!! (By Far, the BEST we've EVER had!) (They sell out FAST) Next, we will be trying Pepperoni/Sausage Pizza and Lasagna! (We Enjoy the QUALITY of their food!) This restaurant (Ocotillo & Alma School/Chandler) is EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN, and the entire Staff is very friendly!!“

“Every Tuesday after work, I come to Barro’s Pizza. Great customer service. The pizza I ordered was freshly prepped. I wanted to give a big shout out to Blake so has a positive attitude every time I order a pizza here. The lobby was clean including the restrooms. The entire employees were friendly. I will be coming back in the future!“

“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.“