47 Best Italian Restaurants near Covina

“amazing doesn't even describe my Garlic Knots and Spaghetti Caprese. loads of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil. The price was also amazing. wish this was vloser to home!“

“Incredible service, ambience & food. �����“

“my favorite is the Regina!“

“Had the “Aloha” for dinner… Delicious! We’ll be back. ❤️❤️“

“Great service and great food 👌.“

“I been a patron of Carlos Italian Market for decades. I recommend Carlos for their food, authentic Italian ingredients and supplies. The atmosphere is clean, organized and welcoming. The service is equally good and responsive to customer care.“

“This place is like Subway, but with pizza instead of sandwiches (and much fresher ingredients). They have a menu of pizzas, but you can customize all of your toppings as you watch a staff member put it together for you every step of the way - from saucing to firing it up in the pizza oven so it comes out fast and hot. The crust is consistently perfect (thin and crispy), there are a ton of fresh, quality ingredient options, and the flavors are amazing. This is a place I have frequented for years and I can honestly say that I have never had a pizza I didn't like. I've tried a handful of them, but my go-to is the green pie (pesto basil sauce, mozzarella, feta, zucchini, eggplant, artichoke hearts & fresh tomatoes). My husband does not like vegetables too much, but even he has learned to let them make it as-is, without customizing it, because it is SO GOOD! The chicken wings are juicy, meaty, and delicious. The salads and Mediterranean plates are great as well (chicken/beef kabob, falafel or chicken shawarma served with rice, salad, hummus, pita bread, and garlic sauce). There is even a dessert counter where you can usually find an assortment of treats like macarons, Dubai chocolate bars, and Baklava. They also serve beer (bottled and on tap).

Aside from the great food, the place has a great ambience with a large & spacious indoor dining area as well as a large shaded patio area in the front (facing bustling Citrus Ave), big screen TVs, and even a little game machine for the kids. They do a great job of keeping it all nice and clean. A small touch I really appreciate is that they conveniently keep extra plates, silverware, condiments, and to-go boxes out in the front so you can use as much as you need without having to ask for them.

On top of all that, it's in a prime location in downtown Covina so there is plenty to do if you have some time to walk around. Great for families and casual date nights.

This place hits every.single.time.“

“I don't know why it took me so long to come to this place. The pizza is excellent. We got their signature pizza. The ingredients are very fresh and has a soft crispy crust. They have a full menu a goodpizza place would have. This is the original Red Devil. All the others are not affiliated.“

“Everything was good!! Service, food and wine!“

“Family atmosphere and the most authentic Italian food!! Always delicious and always a good time!“

“Great food and service, worth the drive.“

“Best Italian food I’ve ever had!“

“Best French onion soup! And most delicious fresh bread to dip! Can't wait to try more items from their menu“

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

“We had a wonderful dinner and exceptional service! Thank you for accommodating us!“

“My first time eating here and I absolutely loved it. The pasta dish I had was amazing. It was wine Wednesday and we took advantage of that. Our server was a sweet heart and explained to us any questions we had about the menu. The whole experience was great and I will definitely be back❤️“

“Food and Sevice was good!!“

“love the food and service is great“

“Went here on a Monday for dinner with a friend and omg!! I was blown away by this little hole in the wall. The food was super delicious, and the portions were very generous for the price. I would definitely recommend to anyone, a very authentic Italian restaurant. The entire menu sounded delicious! Our waiter William was very attentive and very friendly and caring. The overall atmosphere is great! I will definitely be back very soon with my family!!“

“Hey guys i forget say, we never no waiting for long time, we when and get in, seat and our server was there ready for all, I order, calamari, (entrées) garlic bread, salad, soup, I order salmon was perfect size with vegetables, my favorite eat a soup, my husband order shrimp pasta, Mouhamed S, was great and give us good attention.. Thank You“

“Location formerly was El Appetiz. Jary’s has brought it back. Good portions great tasting food. Pizza, Calzones, lasagna, chicken shrimp jambalaya, salads are all excellent. Better to call it in & pick it up. It’s a Hidden secret.“

“Great food and great service! What more can you ask for!“

“Their UBER YUMMY Spumoni ice cream and their EVEN YUMMIER Masterpiece shake!!!!“

“The service has been consistent since I started coming here, over 2 months ago. From the management team to the host, and the bussers, you can tell they all love to work there. I have been here a handful of times, and I have a closer OG, but, this one just does the job right! The space was very clean, I was taken care of by my server Freddie? Freddie!?, the food came out good and ready, thank you Freddy, for being my server, you gave me a great and responsive, arguably proactive service“

“Excellent time! Ordered the Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini w/ extra, extra cheese and the Chocolate Lasagna for dessert. The Calabrian crème sauce was spicy, but not overpowering. The dessert was scrumptious! Sarah, our waitress, checked in to make sure everything was perfect. Especially the request for extra, extra cheese lol. Thank you Sarah and Olive Garden for a beautiful and delicious evening!“

“Spicy Red Pesto Vodka Linguine with shrimp 🤤“

“love the food and service is great“

“This modest dinner spot specializes in handmade pastas with a Californian twist. I tried their butternut ravioli with burnt sage butter—and the balance of flavors blew me away. The space is simple, with soft lighting and jazzy background music. The chef came out to ask how the ravioli was, which felt genuine, not performative. A delightful pasta find.“

“I just order pizza from here from now on. Super good super good price“

“Been here plenty of times with friends & family.
After coming a good number of times, the hostess and Chef will be like coming over a friend's house for dinner.
Food made from scratch & love.
Never disappointed, always hot & fresh and will not have an issue with drinks.
Small, simple, homely, welcoming and food made from the heart.
I love bring new people here and not talking because we're too busy eating!“

“What !!!!!! All the way around excellent ? Bartender Nelson was the greatest., super great service, drinks delicious, pizza delicious ? we just loved it, we do not need to go all the way to LA to be in a trendy beautiful looking place like this. Thank you guys we will be back .“

“The food is second to none!“

“Best pizza in town! Excellent service and the place is really well run. Very reasonable prices too. Keep it up guys.“

“All menu items are really good. garlic knots n pasta are favs“

“First time here. We saw a review on facebook and decided to try it out. Very small place but cute. We walked in and was left standing not knowing if we sit ourself and there were several tables that needed to be cleaned off. An elderly lady looked at us and did not acknowledge us so I said, shall we seat ourselfs? The lady was the owner Angela, which seemed like she was taking orders, serving and making food. We sat down with no menus and my husband had to get up and go to the counter and Angela just said can I help you? Wow. We never even got our water until 1/2 hour later. We sat at a table next to the womens bathroom and the area smelled a little of sewer which was not enjoyable. Finally she took our order. We ordered a small pepperoni pizza and shared a antipasta salad which was very good and the pizza was good. My hubby ordered to go an sausage & pepper sandwich. The sandwich not so good. It was very salty and the sausage tasted old. Service was extremely slow. We are not sure if we will give it another try or not based on our experience.“

“The best pizza I habe ever had glad I grew up in La Puente. I have overnightes pizza to friends and family in other states from here. Pizza in NY cant touch scardinos and comparing any other pizza to scardinos pizza is extreamly unfair to the other pizza as its in a class of its own. When I was a kid I remember one of the older italian owners at a grocery store complaining to tge manager that the freshness and quality of one of the I'm ingredients was not fresh or quality enough. I dont recall exactly. But I knew when I grew up to own a business I would be that crazy about quality. This is a family own and ran business and I cant express what this place and the food means to our community. We are so very lucky to have them! You have never lived until you have had scardinos pizza or tried one of everything on the menu and I mean this from the bottom of my soul. -SGV“

“Thank you very much Olive Garden Whiitier the Quad, your staff there, Guest Services Anthony , Manager George, Hostess Cynthia and our Server Edward (Eddie) !! All of you SHINE as you take care of business! Thank you very much for your service and attentiveness as we celebrated a life memorial event there on November 5, 2024 ! Keep up your highly respected professionalism and genuine care !

From the heart ❤️
Maria Lourdes Saldana

Wheelchair accessibility: No one is left out feeling like they do not matter , all people are valued and accommodated !“

“Love the ambiance. Great food. Great service and excellent drinks are served at the bar. Great for an intimate dinner or for a special occasion.“

“Their service was excellent. it was quick service, with hot pizza and cold crisp salad. The ranch tasted homemade. The pizza was not greasy like most pizzas. The crust was lite and fluffy. It had a crisp cheesy flavor. The dough was perfect. The look of the pizza is appealing. Overall a 5 star rating.“

“great place to eat. Place been there for 30 years. a must go!!“

“Best Pizza ANYWHERE!! And the bread sticks with cheese and Roland sauce are a major plus!!! We make a stop in to see if the mistro of pies Joey is in, whenever we are in town, and are never disappointed!! The imported sausage and perfectly cooked crust are amazing!“

“Best pizza I have ever tasted. Cornmeal crust where have you been all my life. We tried the chicken it was amazing served with potatoes and salad was enough for two ❤️ compliments to the chef“

“Quick service good pizza & chicken“

“Was surprised by the respectable prices. Ma & Pa pizza shops usually charge a lot more, as most people are fine paying for cheap chain pizza made of ingredients from a factory. To go with the food prices is a great pizza! Way better than expected. The $8.99 for 2 slices and a soda is perfect for the after school kids to meet up after school. My son said it was some of the best garlic toast he's ever had too. I will be returning.“

“Palermo Bakery has everything you need to feel like you are in Italy! From the welcoming staff the moment you walk through the door, to the decor, to the EXTENSIVE bakery items (that are beyond delicious!), to the pizza, to the coffee, there is truly not a bad choice on the menu! They even have a window to the kitchen so you (or your kids) can watch the magic happen in the kitchen. The first time I went there I was reminded of my Dad and my time in Palermo. They are also very COVID safe in case you are worried about venturing out and about. I would recommend the bakery to anyone needing a slice of Italy in Southern California! ❤️🇮🇹💚“

“Had pozole was delicious.“

“the jimbo pizza 🍕 special is amazing ! not to spicy. crust was not to heavy or to light. perfect!! 5☆!! I met the owner Jim! Great guy Awesome Chef! Thank you!“