50 Best Italian Restaurants near Oak Park

“quick hot and tasty was my slice! enjoyed i a lot thx Tony's“

“So far the best authentic Italian pizza I have had in 10 years living in USA. And I am Italian so that says enough! Everything was perfect. High quality food. Forza ragazzi 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹“

“I was starting to miss the flavors of home after weeks of eating American food. Luckily, my friend @Massimiliano Russomanno knew just the place to take me. Antonio Sessa's Made in Italy was a delightful surprise. Every bite transported me back to Italy. The food was prepared with such care and passion that it was clear this Italian Chef had a truly deep love for our cuisine. If you're craving authentic Italian food, I highly recommend giving this place a try 🥰🥰👍🏻🫶🙌🏻🙌🏻“

“This out of the way location should not stop you from checking it out. It is consistently an excellent meal with top-notch service. The menu contains something for everyone and the list of daily specials seems as lengthy as the menu itself. Thanks for another great meal!“

“What an incredible hidden gem! We were craving Italian food and decided to check out Al Italiano. Walked in on a Tuesday night a little before closing. Eddie and the owner Robert greeted us warmly. The menu has some great options and we were indecisive what to order. Our waiter Eddie is a first class professional and answered all our questions with patience and in details. His recommendations were amazing. We ordered Eggplant Parmesan, Veal Piccata, Children’s cheese pizza, Salumiere pizza and their homemade Tiramisu. Everything was excellent and so tasty. The whole experience at Al Italiano was outstanding and unforgettable. Robert is a great business owner who actually cares and treats you like family. His whole staff is very respectful and helpful. The ambiance is very Italian and welcoming. We found a true gem! Thank you Robert, Eddie and staff! We will be back soon!“

“Talk about authentic Italian deserts! I spent more on desert than dinner. The food - service - atmosphere and entertainment were all amazing. Can’t recommend this place enough!“

“Friendly people, amazing food. Very nice to their musicians. 🙏🎶“

“Had the greatest time. Not a huge wine fan but their options are so vast and a very knowledgeable sommelier. A wine for every person. The entire spectrum from white to red and every shade in between. I loved the place.“

“Wonderful! Beautiful setting!Relaxing atmosphere! Great service!“

“Good food and nice people.“

“Amazingly unique and delicious food, fun atmosphere and wonderful service. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This restaurant surprised me, fun vibrant atmosphere suitable for adults... not for little kids. Full bar, experienced bartenders who have been working here for years. Food was delicious and well thought out. Parking was easy and plentiful.“

“I wanted to share my positive experience at Marcello Ristorante. The service was excellent, and the staff was very attentive. I enjoyed it so much that I returned a second time with my kids, and we all had a great time. I look forward to visiting again soon.“

“I love this restaurant!! The service was fantastic. I felt bad forgetting the name of the server. He had a great sense of humor very friendly. The food was delicious which is equally important as the service. And the view was beautiful. Even at night during winter it’s still was beautiful.“

“great food and service intimate atmosphere“

“Ordered food to go for a baby shower. Food was ready right on time, they loaded into the car for me and were so helpful. The food was delicious with everyone enjoying the choices. Easy to work with and saved time by putting the wonderful food out to serve. Highly recommend!“

“Cute non pretentious family restaurant. Booths and tables although booths are always reserved. Great specials good food and amazing prices in a warm family atmosphere. Lots of regulars. Great service and delicious Italian food. A must. Parking metered on street or back lot. No frills just good food!“

“It was a truly delightful experience, having lunch at Olivios Trattoria. It’s a cozy little Italian spot tucked into a strip mall, but don’t let the location fool you—the food here rivals high-end Italian restaurants.

Usually the salmon with vegetables and a side of pasta is a perfect combination and every bite is outstanding. The salmon was perfectly seared on the outside while remaining moist and tender inside, with just the right hint of seasoning and citrus. The vegetables were fresh, lightly sautéed, and had great texture—clearly not an afterthought. As for the pasta? Cooked al dente, rich in flavor, and coated with a savory sauce that hit all the right notes. Everything felt homemade, not mass-produced.

The atmosphere was relaxed and warm, with attentive service that made the meal even more enjoyable. This place is a hidden gem for Italian food lovers in Simi Valley, and I definitely love to be there to try more dishes.

Highly recommended for a casual yet memorable Italian dinner.“

“Hands down one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to!

Everything from start to finish was amazing. The staff were super friendly and made us feel like part of the family. You can tell the food is made fresh with love — the pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauce had incredible flavor.

The portions are generous, the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the service is quick but never rushed. We tried the
Pizza, pasta and chicken parmesan and it was absolutely delicious.

Definitely coming back soon — this place is a hidden gem!“

“Had a great dinner at Ameci with a friend! We ordered the largest pepperoni & Canadian bacon pizza plus a cheeseburger with fries—everything was delicious. Took leftovers and some chocolate mousse home, and her family loved it too.

Shoutout to Max for making the experience even better. He was training a new team member, juggling delivery calls, helping customers, and still stayed calm, patient, and super kind the whole time. He puts in the level of effort that definitely deserves recognition and I hope is valued the way it should be!

Thanks for a great night—we’ll be back!“

“Talk about authentic Italian deserts! I spent more on desert than dinner. The food - service - atmosphere and entertainment were all amazing. Can’t recommend this place enough!“

“I want to start by saying the food was amazing and our waiter was even better. Lucas deserves a raise!!! He was very attentive, nice, and overall amazing. My mom doesn’t celebrate her birthday much but he made her feel so special and honestly made the experience even more fantastic. Even though my family asked for a gazillion things he was so nice and did everything that was asked. 100/10 would want to be in his section again. If you want an engaging and great waiter, Lucas is your guy.“

“Four of us went to Tuscany for dinner on Friday night. Made a reservation for 6pm and sat outside. The weather was perfect, the staff was super friendly and the food was great.“

“Food was reasonable fresh & good just got a sub glad I went here !! Better service & fast then subway which next door !! Looked at menu everything was looking good“

“Everything great Always great food and service“

“Food is always good here and service as well. I love the endless soup with their meals. Lunch time is a great bargain. Wish they'd have have the option of the sandwiches coming on Italian bread than just all on the bread sticks but they are still pretty good for the price. I go for the meatball sand because it's a cheaper bargain price and I thought it was much better tasting than the chicken sandwich which was about the same as you'd get at Burger King. My wife and I come to Olive Garden mostly when they have the GET ONE TAKE ONE HOME DEAL. Can't beat that. The only reason I don't give this place 5 stars is because all their chicken is not that good and is the same yuck kind you can get at any fast food joint. The meatballs are great. But then if you want to add them to you spaghetti dinner, they charge an extra $3 for 3 meatballs or sausage even. Then that makes spaghetti & meatballs come to about $16 and that is overpriced imo. On some visits the spaghetti sauce is caked with thick tomato slices in it and no other options because it's all made that day. Some days the sauce is more meaty and then the next visit tons of too much tomato slices and it's all watery. Also, being a bigger guy, almost every time we've been here, it's been a bit embarrassing being seated at booths that don't fit me and then having to move and I think the host or hostess should know better and know their tables. Otherwise this is a place we go to for lunch and only for dinner when they have the buy one take one home deal.“

“Great service and food was good“

“We celebrated our holiday dinner party at Rusti Kitchen Calabasas with our entire staff, and we were extremely happy with the service, food, ambiance, and overall experience. We arrived a bit early, and the owners kindly seated us at the bar and offered complimentary drinks while our table for 20 was being prepared. Throughout the evening, they checked in with us to make sure everything was taken care of.

Our staff loved everything that was served buffet-style—salmon, pasta, salads, pizza, vegetables, chicken, and a delicious dessert. We never felt rushed and truly felt at home, which made the night even more special. We had an amazing time and would absolutely recommend Rusti Kitchen. We will definitely consider them again for future team gatherings.“

“Excellent entertainment by Mark Anthony ! Also the food was fabulous !!!!“

“Great experience. Will definitely bring my kids and all visitors here“

“I’ve been visiting Mediterraneo as long as it has been open. It is one of my all-time favorite restaurants based on service, amazing menu, quality food, decor, atmosphere, and of course the dessert & bar. Truly perfect for everything from a business meeting, family gathering, or romantic date night. All- around phenomenal-I rate 5-stars. DianeBrewer“

“A++++ FOOD AND STAFF ARE GREAT!!!! -ROANESYMON“

“I love the tranquility of sitting outside the service greeted me immediately and I couldn’t wait to order the fettuccine with chicken I understand this place is a little further up Scale in price but it’s worth every penny of it the seating is perfectly fenced off with glass windows but channels are nice breeze that gently cools you while you sit sipping whatever apéritif and enjoying the wonderful bread that is accompanied with a fantastic in-house spread. The fettuccine has larger noodles and you’ll be used to put the texture of the creamy wonderful sauce and the chicken fried so perfectly I blended pepper to give it the perfect aftertaste I literally would’ve eaten 20 pounds of this if I could but this is my special place to come every so often it is a Christmas and birthday gift to myself!“

“Very friendly and great service. Sandwiches are so tasty, my favorites the #2! Will always recommend friends and family 😁“

“Great vibe fantastic pizza and the best antipasto salad 😁 keto lovers they offer cauliflower crust we are trying next“

“I did the takeout but I had to have the Pinot pasta with sausage but the chicken dinner which I wish I could remember the name of that special someone ordered? Was one of the best meals I’ve ever seen in my life and ever eaten… I had to have a bite of hers lol! The penne pasta with sausage was beyond yum!“

“Fantastic food, Christina and team provide excellent service. Everything is top notch.“

“Generous and delicious sandwiches with the best meats, cheeses, bread, meatballs, and sauce. A fine selection of cheeses, meats antipasto in the deli-case, cookies to canned goods on the dried goods shelves, frozen tiramisu to lasagne in the freezer case. Busy, bustling, yet cozy and friendly. Love everything about our favorite deli!“

“A special shout-out to Mike—his professionalism and warm attitude truly stand out. He goes above and beyond to make the place feel inviting and ensures you leave with a smile. Great food, great people, great vibe. Highly recommended! 🍕✨“

“Molto bene good service nice outdoor sitting“

“Absolutely delicious pizza! Different styles of pizza are available. I look forward to trying them all. Nice restaurant. Casual and comfortable.“

“Love this wonderful place where I can meet friends and enjoy a glass of wine and an awesome cheese platter.“

“The best Pizza in town! I highly recommend!“

“Wonderful place for kids to have fun and enjoy pizza and fries etc while the grownups can relax and have a gourmet meal The food is just delicious I love Big Z a treat for all ages“

“Best pizza in West Hills. Is as close to NY style pizza you can get in the valley.“

“I have been going to Chi-Chi’s my whole life!! This would be since the early 70s! They have some of the best food in town! I absolutely love their salads, rolls and pasta! My favorites are their pesto sauce and their meatless sauce!! Everything is homemade! Their pizza is the best!!

Vegetarian options: They have meat free sauces for anything you ask! They have lots of salads! You can get veggie pizzas too! They have potatoes too.

Dietary restrictions: They have half portions, vegetarians options, fish or seafood options etc. They have gluten-free options also!

Parking: They have several handicap spaces and spaces for take out that they come out to your car to bring your order to you in the evenings!

Kid-friendliness: They are kid friendly!

Wheelchair accessibility: There is room for people with wheelchairs, walkers, canes and I have brought my service dog in there with no issues!“

“best pizza at the oaks mall“

“Great lunch special! The beef ravioli was amazing and the cheese pizza slice was HUGE. would come back again!“

“Absolutely amazing experience at Greco’s Pizza! The moment I walked in the door, Ricardo and his wife welcomed me with the warmest, most genuine hospitality. You can instantly tell this is a family-owned spot run by an authentic Italian family, and that makes all the difference. The place is super clean, well-kept, and gives off those classic neighborhood pizzeria vibes.

Now the pizza… WOW. Freshly made, full of flavor, and everything you'd hope for in authentic New York-style Italian pizza. You can’t go wrong here. The crust, the sauce, the cheese—it’s all on point. I left full, happy, and already thinking about my next visit.

Highly, highly recommend!“

“great service good food & portions“