50 Best Italian Restaurants near Lakewood

“First time here. Guess we picked a bad day to try it as it was exceptionally busy at 1.30 pm. We had to wait 40 minutes for three sandwiches. On the plus side the food was very good. The chicken philly sandwich was fresh and tasty. The server was very friendly and helpful 😃👍🏼“

“Aliacci Pizza & Pasta is proof that sometimes the best food hides behind the most unassuming doors. There’s no fancy seating — just a plastic table outside and a chair or two inside — because honestly, they don’t need it. The food speaks louder than décor ever could. The Margherita pizza comes out bubbling, charred in just the right spots, loaded with fresh basil and ripe tomatoes that taste like summer. The cannoli is filled with a silky ricotta cream studded with chocolate chips, the shell crisp and dusted with sugar. Even the subs are massive, cheesy, and exactly what you crave when you want something hearty and old-school. The owners are warm, kind, and unmistakably Italian — you can taste that pride in every bite. This is the kind of mom-and-pop spot you guard like a secret but also want to shout about, because it’s just that good.“

“Excellent pizza texture,flavor,taste it taste delicious is the best...“

“Small place with big flavor. I ordered a large Hawaiian, large chicken salad and a large mushroom, olive, and sausage, for under $40.00. No complaints here. They smelled amazing before I even opened the box. They looked just as good stuffed with toppings. And then the taste, everything you would want from a mom and pop pizzaria. Can't wait to go back..

Parking: Plenty of parking“

“Came here on a whim for a solo date. My server, Logan - was incredibly knowledgeable about wine and helped me choose an amazing seafood pasta off the menu. At first I wasn’t sure about the squid ink, but it was probably one of the best pastas I have ever eaten. The affogato for dessert was delicious as well.

Side note: They were playing cool music, early Black Sabbath off Vol. 4 🤘🏼

I will definitely be back!“

“非常棒的意大利风味，美味的意面和披萨“

“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!!“

“Came in last Sunday with a few friends and my 13 month old baby. The owner was very nice and the food was superb. We had pizza, bolognese, spaghetti with lobster, and the rigatoni. The spaghetti with lobster & clam is the must try, they were able to incorporate the lobster jus into the pasta, with just the perfect amount of seasoning. And oh, did I mention all pastas here are made fresh in house. Will definitely be back.

My only 2 cents is make the ambience a little brighter.“

“Really good food and great staff!“

“Food is always good. Entertainment is fantastic.“

“A group of friends got together for a retirement dinner celebration. The food, service, and ambiance were outstanding. Our server was helpful with appetizers (calamari and shared salads) and wine recommendations - including suggested half portions for some of the larger pasta entrees. A truly great dinner experience in a convenient Long Beach location!“

“Unbelievable experience! The entire time we felt like family and your can truly tell that the chef pours his heart and soul into his food. Tried the swordfish, pork chop, chicken and dumplings, and pasta… every dish was worthy of a Michelin star! Will definitely be back for more! Highly recommend Bar Becky!“

“Best food Round and the portions are awesome.“

“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!“

“We ordered the pesto, sausage and mushroom risotto, arancini and the cannolis. Everything was absolutely delicious and made with care. The main dishes were made fresh while we waited. The canollis were filled when we ordered them which kept the shells crispy. The details matter which makes their food amazing. And the owner and son are so nice. Great place. We will be back.“

“Ambiance is perfect for all occasions, food is delicious with weekly specials! Martini Thursday is my fav!! Eat Italian here, you won’t be disappointed especially when you can take a stroll on the beach before/after. Cheers!“

“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.“

“Muy bueno el servicio la comida lo mejor“

“Mouthwatering and delicious food!!“

“Awesome Place to Eat Italian food“

“Kristi, with a K, is the best.“

“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!!“

“Came by on a whim through a recommendation from chatGPT lol. I was craving pasta. I ordered the one that starts with a T and my daughter ordered the one that starts with a P hehe. I can't remember the names! The pasta tasted fresh and the sauce was obviously cooked for a long time and tasty. I would come back and try another dish.“

“Fabulous restaurant in an elegant old style European decor. really miss it now that I no longer live in Long Beach“

“Such a beautiful time dinning out with my wife. The atmosphere is charming the food is amazing . We had an incredible time very authentic Mediterranean food. We truly recommend this place 👌“

“Been enjoying everything since I was 5 great food and better service love it“

“love the food and service is great“

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

“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!!!“

“Lovely little restaurant. The staff are amazing and friendly. Food was worth every penny. We came less then an hour before closing no reservation on valentine's day. They still seated us and gave us every courtesy. Deffinetly will be back. If you want good Italian thats not processed junk. This is the place.“

“Food and service was great.“

“Food is delicious and service is fantastic. One of my favorite restaurant.“

“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.“

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

“I have been meaning to say thank so much for catering to people with allergies. I came in worried about eating out cause I can’t have gluten, and as it turns out I did not get sick because you guys were extremely careful with my order. Thank you so much. I will be coming back to order again some day when I am in town.“

“Great food and live entertainment🙃🙃“

“At the moment you come to this restaurant the waiters give you a great feeling. Very congenial team, it is a good restaurant to enjoy with buddies or with your date. delightful cooking, specialist chief cook and stuff, honest price and attentive service. Warmly recommended.“

“They have the most amazing Pizza awesome ribs the wings are so good the potato wedges are one of my favorite they're good with the wings and the ribs and the pizza their pastas are amazing their subs are amazing I would have to say that everything that I've gotten from here has been above satisfactory the workers are very courteous and I've never gotten any order wrong the delivery drivers are awesome you definitely need to check them out make sure to try the potato wedges and the ribs“

“The best pizza ever! We had the vegetarian and the pepperoni with jalapeños also a Greek salad. The employees were very nice and made us feel welcomed. The ingredients are high quality and the taste is amazing! We also had the dole pineapple soft serve. It was so tasty. Would definitely recommend this pizza place. This was the perfect place after seeing the Christmas lights in Naples“

“buen servicio y la comida riquísima 😋“

“First time there, will definitely return. Very friendly service; the meatball sandwich was delicious, huge meatballs.“

“Outstanding food and wine!! Thank you, Lorenzo!“

“Worst Alfredo Sauce ever! Extremely disappointed. I'm not sure what happened to them, but I'm guessing they ran out. And someone tried to put some together quickly with milk and water. Because that's exactly what it tasted like. And so expensive too. Huge let down....“

“love the food and service is great“

“Been enjoying everything since I was 5 great food and better service love it“

“The place can get a little busy when the mall is busy but totally worth the wait if you want good food and drinks. I recommend the Crispy Eggplant Parmesan, Grilled Bread & Good Olive Oil and the Yellowtail Crudo. Super delicious and great starters!“

“Definitely the place to go if you’re craving good Italian food . They have soup, salads , daily specials and entrees off their regular menu . Great service , good atmosphere and great staff . You’re greeted from the moment you walk thru the door , and a smile and thank you on the way out !! Whether you’re dining alone or with friends give this place a try !!you won’t be disappointed“

“You know sometimes the stars just align. It's my birthday and Olive garden is running a free delivery promotion. I also just so happen to have a $25 gift card so I ordered myself a little something something for dinner. In my notes I asked if I could have some extra breadsticks because it was my birthday. (Because obviously we know that two breadsticks is never going to cut it.) In addition to giving me four breadsticks, they also wrote happy birthday and drew on my bag! Sometimes it's a little things in life that really mean the most. Thank you Olive Garden for making my birthday dinner awesome.“

“The food and the high quality customer service is amazing.
The server was incredibly polite and was able to recall everything ordered.
She remembered who ordered what and made my group feel welcomed. We felt truly appreciated and valuable.“