50 Best Italian Restaurants near Buena Park

“We had an amazing experience at the Buena Park Olive Garden! Our server, Serenity, provided exceptional customer service and made our visit truly enjoyable. She was kind, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed.

Serenity is one of the best servers we’ve ever had, and she truly deserves recognition for her outstanding work. I hope her manager sees this review because she is a wonderful example of excellent customer service.

Thank you, Serenity! God bless you!“

“great place,great food...highly recommend!“

“Great food. The atmosphere was comfortable and the staff, Chris was very attentive.“

“New pizza shop that replaces the old Cowabunga themed one. This is REALLY nice compared to what used to be here and the food is a major upgrade from before. Inside it's black and white themed colors with little stations serving pasta, pizza, stromboli's and dessert. You pick up and pay for your food & drinks inside then you head outside and find your own tables and chairs to dine at. The outdoor seating area is VERY nice and it's mostly covered which is good on rainy and super sunny days and there are ceiling fans above. They are located underneath Charles M. Schultz theater in the back of the park and there's a newly remodeled restroom across from here so it'd definitely a great rest stop.
Saw on Knott's Instagram story the Spicy Sausage Bolognese rigatoni was here until February 26th and wanted to try it before it's no longer on the menu. I SERIOUSLY hope they keep this as a staple dish because it is delicious. The rigatoni was cooked perfectly, the Italian sausage tasted great and the bolognese sauce is too good to be theme park food. Bucca Di Beppo is not too far and I'd say the only thing missing on this rigatoni is a ton of melted mozzarella and I'd say it's just as good as Bucca's version. This dish is on the dining plan menu and you get a very good sized portion of pasta. They carry coke products now so I paired this with a cherry coke and was good to go for the rest of the night.
This shop also has a multi layer rainbow cake and a mini surprise birthday cake so if you're celebrating a birthday and feel like doing a last minute happy birthday song for your kid or loved one, stop in here to get a slice or a mini-cake as they both look like they came from a fancy cake shop. They also have macarons and cannoli that look super good!“

“My second time visiting this great establishment. Once again, the pizza and all that they serve is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! I had some caprese , burata, Fior Di Latte and the Vespa Pizza along with a Limonata Rosa. Our Service Yadira was amazing and very attentive. She was very helpful with any questions we had. Thank you Yadira and all the staff at Fuoco. Definitely my favorite Pizza!!! See you soon!“

“Great food and a wonderful experience.“

“Between 1983 and 1995 I ate lunch almost daily at to your restaurant. In 95 I moved away from Southern California. When ever I visit the area I stop in for a bite. Best pizza in the world! The pasta is excellent. I now live in the Lake Tahoe area and there's nothing even close to it here or anywhere else for that matter (and lve been to NY and Jersey). Everything I've ever ordered there has been fantastic.“

“First time visiting and food was amazing and our server Damian was fantastic! We will be back!!“

“The food is always great, and on Tuesdays they have 1/2 off a second entree when you buy the first. I personally love their salad so much that I would go there just for that alone, and im not really a salad person. Service is always phenomenal and the vibes are nice. I do wish they had the buckler non alcoholic drink that's on the menu, but they necer seem to have it. Highly recommend this place.“

“My husband and I came to Disneyland for our anniversary. We were looking for a place near our hotel and this did not disappoint. The atmosphere was fabulous and serving staff was great. Our food was AMAZING and we had soo much. We brought food back to the hotel and they gave us plates to take with us. Definitely one of our new favorites and will be coming back when we visit“

“2nd time here! Food was fantastic...again! Our server Tyler was fabulous!!! Happy Birthday to me!!“

“I love this place!! There food is absolutely amazing, as is their customer service! Recommend the mushrooms for an appetizer and bread pudding for dessert!!“

“Wonderful place! Very helpful staff and warm customer service. They've been a family favorite since the 60s. They never disappoint.“

“One of the best Olive Garden experiences I've had, and there have been MANY. We were seated quickly, our waitress was wonderful, and within 10 minutes of ordering, we all had our food. 3 meals, and they were all hot and delicious. Overall highly recommend dining here.“

“Delicious food, fantastic staff. Love the specials and the killer desserts!“

“Great Italian Sandwhich. Huge. Bread is great.“

“Food is always good. Entertainment is fantastic.“

“Great family experience for our huge group. They accommodated us in our own private room so we could visit without interrupting the rest of the diners.“

“Mouthwatering and delicious food!!“

“Great food. Great service. Friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Place was clean.“

“The lasagna was so creamy, best I've tasted in a long time. Salad was so fresh you could taste each ingredient, simply incredible. the pizza was just like home - in from NewYork. so appreciated. Bar was the topper. I'M IN LUV! :')“

“the food was really good and service was great“

“Franco's is a wonderful place to go and support. The staff is always friendly, food is always great, and they are open for lunch on the weekend! Pizza is great. Sauce has a fantastic flavor, dough is fresh and cooked just right. All of the pasta dishes are done right, and the chicken parm is the best!“

“Awesome Place to Eat Italian food“

“This is our favorite Italian restaurant! The food is outstanding and the service is excellent! The owners and staff treat you like family! Great place & highly recommend them!“

“best food and the very best customer service ever!!!! we love love love the quality meats and the catering is #1 :)“

“Most comprehensive selection of reasonably priced imported cheeses. The service at the deli counter in the market has been amazing both times I've shopped in the market. Yes, I drive 15 miles for their selection when making fine Italian food 🇮🇹“

“Very good environment and food!“

“Great food and service and prices“

“been ordering for 4 yrs love there menu good prices happy they deliver“

“love the food and service is great“

“Aren’t too many good places around Frederick but Ricci’s is in the top 5. Great food. Always fresh and delish! Best time to go is when Tristan (and his brother) and Roxanne are behind the bar. Good food great drinks, great time!!!“

“Truly a hidden gem. Several levels of dining space combined with the big fireplace gives the restaurant a unique ambiance. The food was superb, incredible pasta. There was a live pianist playing that made the evening even more memorable. As it often happens with places like this, service was impeccable.“

“the Pescatore with garlic cream was excellent. As was the cold table water in a glass bottle,nice touch. Calamari and garlic bread appetizers were also very good. I would have liked a bit more atmosphere of an Italian restaurant and not 80's music playing in the background. Took my family for dinner first time and I would go back.“

“The tiramisu was amazing. The wait staff brought one for my cousins birthday.“

“Corey was AMAZING! He was right, the cheesecake was a must!“

“Seasoning is perfect! Taste is everything!“

“I love this place!! There food is absolutely amazing, as is their customer service! Recommend the mushrooms for an appetizer and bread pudding for dessert!!“

“Kristi, with a K, is the best.“

“The Best 30 years ago, and still the Best NOW!🤙“

“Very nice atmosphere, delicious food, in a family-owned restaurant! Loved it and will definitely be back!“

“It’s just a fun place to meet friends and have a good meal.“

“Had a rehearsal dinner for our sons wedding here. The food was great and service was awesome. This was the first time for Angie and O to eat at a Buck di Beppo and glad we had such a great experience.“

“Food and service was great.“

“Food A- Service B+ Value/Pricing B Atmosphere C+ large screen TVs and Oldies music?! This is not a Sports bar.Too much background noise.?“

“I haven’t been to Olive Garden in a long time because my past experiences honestly weren’t the best, but Kevin completely changed that! He was super friendly, attentive, and really helpful when answering my questions about the menu. Everything came out fast, and he made the whole experience feel welcoming and enjoyable. The food was just as good as I remembered too. Huge thanks to Kevin for making it such a great night! Will be coming back for those delicious breadsticks!“

“Friendly staff, clean space and amazing food.“

“Impeccable attentive service. Big hefty portions. Great bread sticks as always. The soups were also good. The entrees were average.

There is a smell of stale cheese in the air in most parts of the restaurant, some parts worse than others, I'm guessing from the decades of Parmesan grounded into the carpet. It was inigorable and honestly spoilt the experience.“

“I ordered here for the first time yesterday. I’ve always picked up orders to deliver for customers and the food always smelled good. I finally gave it a try and I must say I’ll definitely be back lol.“

“I like the lunch special. The price is very reasonable. The food is good and so is the service. They give you a good portion too. it's a small, but cozy place. This was my first time there. It's fairly close to my house. The guy that served me was Chris and he was very nice and friendly. I will recommend this place to my family and friends. I look forward to coming back and trying other dishes.“