50 Best Italian Restaurants near Monrovia

“The food is second to none!“

“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.“

“I absolutely love Monrovia Pizza Co. I've been coming here since high school. I love the people who work here they're always so welcoming and friendly. Their food is so good for such a good price too and they NEVER are stingey when it comes to toppings on your pizza! I love their pasta too i always get their spaghetti and meatballs hands down my favorite. Oscar helped us out today and he was so friendly and helpful and we'll be back here 1000%.“

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

“Great food at good prices“

“Great food and service, worth the drive.“

“Best Italian food I’ve ever had!“

“Amazing smoothies and bowls! Yummmmy! Cute shop with food and gift items as well!“

“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!!“

“the pizza is ausome been going to Angelo's pizza many years ago and it still the same“

“Our server was awesome... her recommendations were spot on! the food surpassed our expectations! exceptional...The ambiance was relaxing for a Friday night and perfect for our friend's birthday celebration. thank you for making it so special. Very happy party of 4 enjoyed dinner at Marina!“

“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❤️“

“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.“

“Curbside pickup First time“

“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!“

“Muy buen servicio Comida deliciosa…“

“Pssing through. Hilton Hotel in Montebello said tgey had the best pizza around. Very true. Loved the New York.“

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

“Girlfriend and l had lunch yesterday, excellent atmosphere, Cheese Steak, Braised Tacos, excellent, service excellent... Thankyou Nikki C's...👍🏽 Megan was excellent!
My Girlfriend's go to spot...😋👍🏽. Alan G. Burch
USMC Veteran...🇺🇸“

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

“love the service here. been coming here for over 22 years“

“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!“

“I haven’t been here but as I was drinking a very nice bottle of Italian wine I read the label to find out more. I saw that it was imported by D’Aquino. I looked them up online, always eager to find a good import company dealing with Italy. I wondered why they have such a low review score. As a business owner who has been robbed and vandalized multiple times - even held up at gun point to be robbed - I stand behind them 100% for being vigilant. I also look forward to visiting their place of business next time I am out that way . Thanks to Andrea the local guide for doing what you do. On our recent trip to Italy we found one of our favorite restaurants by taking the recommendation from a local guide. A votre sante!“

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

“Great customer service. delicious fresh pizzas !“

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

“I’m big fan of wood fire Pizza. Finally a halal spot. MashaAllah pizza is amazing. I love the crust. And the pizzas are light, so we got a couple options for me and my family.“

“Ravioli, Lasagna, Pizza it's my 2nd time only. So, that's the only thing I can recommend“

“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“

“Came into this Olive Garden and was seated very quickly even though it was busy. It did take away to get our order taken, I don't think we were assigned a waiter, but then the lovely manager (I think) came and helped us. We got our food quickly and the service was amazing. I tried the new Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini and it was delicious. Would definitely order it again.“

“Amazing fresh food and excellent service.“

“•The grilled meats are a highlight. Cuts like entraña (skirt steak), rib-eye, and short ribs are frequently praised for being cooked to near perfection and well flavored.  •There's a good variety beyond just steaks: empanadas, ceviche, grilled octopus, and seafood dishes make the menu more interesting and appealing to non–meat-only diners. •Appetizers and small plates get a lot of love. The warm bread + chimichurri, Pulpo appetizer (grilled octopus with aji Amarillo aioli), spinach-cheese empanadas, etc., are repeatedly mentioned as tasty.  •For dessert, dulce de leche items and traditional sweets are popular. The Panqueque de Dulce de Leche is often named in write-ups. •The restaurant has an upscale yet approachable feel. It's elegant, dim-lit, romantic in parts (especially booths or window tables), though the main dining area is more open.  •It's clean, nicely appointed, and the staff are generally attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Multiple reviews cite how servers guide the experience well, making recommendations etc. •Service is often singled out as a strong point: when things aren't quite right (like a steak done more than asked), staff often respond promptly to correct it. •Value is subjective: many feel that for what you get — the quality of ingredients, the grill work, the ambiance — the prices are reasonable for fine dining. Others think that some dishes may be a bit pricey, but still “worth it” for special occasions. Minor Drawbacks •Parking: Street parking on Green Street tends to fill up. Several reviews warn about having to walk or use public lots or park farther away. If you're going during peak dinner hours,“

“the food its just delicious.“

“Had a delicious Supreme sandwich so delicious also had broccoli salad and macaroni salad 😋 so delicious ❤️“

“my favorite is the Regina!“

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

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

“Great service and great food 👌.“

“Excellent pizza, the place is takeout only, definitely not the prettiest place, but hey, you're there just to say thanks to the folks who made your food, pay for it, and pick it up. Great crust, crunchy outside, soft and fluffy inside. Sweet sauce is not too sweet but definitely on the sweet side. Real mozzarella is not too salty, but nice gooey and melty. And fairly generous with the toppings. Great place for your "cheat" meal of the week.“

“Ordered the Supreme Combo Sandwich today. What a great cold cut sub. Everything fresh and lots of it. These guys weren't greedy on the meat or veggies. 👍“

“I had pizza, garlic twists and spaghetti and meatballs. So authentic, and seasoned to perfection!! Planing my next trip already with my cousins!!!!“

“live up in the mountains nowadays but the original sub is always on my list ....... part of my 58 years of life 😁“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“The pork chop dish was delicious and so tender. Generous portions and reasonable prices.“

“Quick service good pizza & chicken“

“Best Italian food in town. Delicious pizza, lasagna, pastrami sandwich and of course Great people.“

“Had pozole was delicious.“