50 Best Italian Restaurants near Villa Park

“I can't help but get excited whenever I think about our go-to pizza spot. Every time we order, we can't resist getting a small pepperoni pizza and the mouthwatering Rosa pasta. Let me tell you, this place knows how to make some seriously delicious pizza. The crust is perfectly crispy on the outside and delightfully chewy on the inside, providing the ideal foundation for the toppings. The pepperoni is always plentiful and has just the right amount of spice to give it that extra kick. Each bite is a flavor explosion that leaves us craving more. Now, let's talk about the Rosa pasta. This dish is a true gem. The pasta is cooked to perfection, and the sauce has a nice spice that adds a delightful heat to every bite. The combination of flavors is simply divine, with the creaminess of the sauce perfectly complementing the spiciness. It's a dish that keeps us coming back for more, time and time again. The quality of the ingredients is evident in every bite, and the attention to detail in the preparation is truly impressive. The staff is always friendly and accommodating, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Whether you're in the mood for a classic pepperoni pizza or a flavorful pasta dish, this pizza spot is the place to go. Their small pepperoni pizza and Rosa pasta are absolute must-tries. Trust me, once you've had a taste, you'll find yourself craving their pizza and pasta on a regular basis. It's that good.“

“I was sad to see that after all these years the presidential rooms were done away with and it has a new very gold look. Our waitress was pretty slow with her service seemed to be more interested in her large party behind us. The manager came over twice once when we were seated to greet us and once again to pitch making a donation. I wasn't very fond of this approach while I was dining. The lovely view of the outside was covered now mostly by tents and looked very crowded with tables and random decors. They're was white flower wall backdrop, a red heart and numerous teal lighted trees. None of it blenders together. The old main entrance was now blocked off and use a a side ramp to enter. I guess my mementos of how nice it were and it's just not the same. You use to get to the bathroom and they would refold and place the napkin. Seems like serve has was really lacking compared to the past.“

“Wow. I forgot how good Maggiano's was. We started with the crab cakes which were delicious. I had the Mom's Lasagna which was great. My son had the Chicken Piccata which looked good. We also had a chopped salad and tiramisu for dessert. All excellent. Our server was perfect. For $6 each we then had a pasta dish to take home. For $6 the lasagna was a good deal.“

“Absolutely love the food but it is the people that make this an exceptional fabulous dining experience!“

“Food is always delicious and specials throughout the week are very much appreciative. We love their 3 course meals which include choice of appetizer, main entree and dessert. The wine list is a decent size and enjoy their red blend choices. I would also like to give a shout-out to our waiter, Jake, who was on top of everything and made sure our bread basket was always filled!“

“Great place for a breakfast or a quick lunch. I tried the Pollo con Pesto lunch sandwich and it was absolutely awesome! The sandwich was prepared with fresh and quality products. I also tried the Super Lemonade and it was great too. The owners are super friendly! Highly Reccomended!“

“Absolutely love this place! The service here is always spot on--makes us feel like royalty every time we visit. Both my fiancé and I enjoy dining in and taking out. They serve the most delicious pizza and Italian food outside of Italy and New York, hands down ;) The food is amazing and the staff is great! Highly recommend!“

“Excellent meal and service! Ordered the Parlor salad, Bucatini all Amatriciana, and Guanciale pizza. Salad- great assortment of greens with fresh mozzarella and salami calabrese Bucatini- Pasta was cooked al dente with loads of Guanciale and pomodoro to make the dish extra special Pizza- Love the San Marzano tomatoes and the Fresno Chile/olive combination. Great crust with that char fired crust“

“This little restaurant was a pleasant surprise. The food was fantastic. I had the gnocchi and she had the lobster risotto. Both were superb. The staff was friendly and attentive. We were worried when we turned into a strip mall and saw the restaurant, but once inside the ambience was pleasant. We sat outside and completely forgot we were at a strip mall! Indoors it was what you'd expect for a local family restaurant. The food was much better than you'd expect for a local family restaurant!“

“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!“

“My girlfriend and I got here about 15 minutes before our reservation time. We waited about 5 minutes at the front before someone finally greeted us. The girl who greeted us wasn't particularly friendly and said we'd have to wait until our reservation time since we arrived before it. This didn't make a lot of sense as it wasn't crowded at all and most of the tables were open. We just had to hang out by the bar area for another 10 minutes until our reservation time to finally be seated.Luckily our waiter and the food were great. I got the chicken parmesan, which seemed like one of the most healthy chicken parmesan's I've had at a restaurant. The fresh sauce with chunks of tomato in it was the best part.The open atmosphere with everyone in each other's faces isn't something I really liked, and the greeting/seating process was bizarre, but other than that, not bad.“

“Staff was super friendly, service was quick, and the food was great. fresh large portions. highly recommended putting it in your dining rotation.“

“Had a Very nice Birthday Celebration! Food was good and staff was Awesome!! Thank you!“

“Great place to eat! I ordered the Rumba pasta, delicious!“

“Love the market too! Has the best authentic I ingredients that are hard to find elsewhere! Keeps me coming back again and again!“

“This is a great place to get some Italian food. The inside is comfortable and the lighting is perfect for a date night.The most important thing I would say is to get here early. This place gets full quickly. They open for a limited amount of hours. The service is always great, the wait staff is courteous, patient, and helpful.“

“Quite honestly, it just doesn’t get any better than this… we LOVE this restaurant. Julia & Doug.“

“Off the bat, I'm giving Tutto's a 10/10 best Italian Food there is!.We came here to celebrate my wife's birthday with a pretty big party of 10, and they got some tables cleaned and ready for us in about 10 minutes. My mother in law brought a cake for desert and the manager offered put it in their refrigerator to keep it cold. I would describe the ordering and receiving food like how Chick-fil-A does it BUT much fancier. The food got brought out quickly, and it was amazing. Such quality Italian food for a great price. If you have wanted some good quality food, and amazing service for a great price here's my #1 choice.“

“This is one of my favorite places to eat. Delicious paninis, soups, salads, and my favorite, the lobster roll. Never been disappointed and that is saying a lot. It can be busy and sometimes there is a bit of a wait (my only complaint), but it’s worth it because the food is amazing!“

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

“Simply over the top! That’s a wrap“

“I ordered a dozen empanadas, mixed. they were made fresh and they were made fast and they were all delicious. I will be back and I will definitely be recommending this place to friends and family.“

“I love the chicken tortellini Alfredo, and I tried the calizone for dessert. My coworker had the lamb chop and said it was perfectly portioned. Mine was big enough for lunch and dinner. Great atmosphere and great food. I am sure though that it probably was not good for my diet, but then again good food and Italian food especially never is, but once in a while it is fine I am sure. I would highly recommend this place. It is restaurant quality food in a fast food restaurant.“

“Antonello's is a wonderful service oriented northern Italian cuisine place to enjoy fine dining. The food is superb. The service excellent. The decor is outstanding. I first came to this restaurant in 1982. I have been a regular since 1990. These folks go out of their way to enable you to have a marvelous evening.“

“I can’t believe what I thought I was eating before was pizza! Such fresh ingredients, I felt I was eating direct from the garden. Even the plentiful cheese tasted super fresh. Make note that this excellent pie takes time to make. You can rush perfection. Be patient and have a beer on tap!“

“Yummy ! Every time we’ve been there it’s been really great. Good sandwiches and yummy. Coffee drinks“

“I love the olive pit! I have had my fair share of Mediterranean and greek food over my lifetime and this place is different, in a good way! The flavors are fresh and so delicious...there is literally nothing i have had here that i didnt like. I loved olive pit so much i came here 2x in 3 days!! Their hummus is amazing, their salads are vibrant and huge, and their lamb and chicken are seasoned to perfection. What are you waiting for?! Come here and indulge! Sadly i live out lf state and only get to come here 1-2x year.“

“Had the Pestopalooza on a recommendation ans it didn't disappoint!“

“The food was so great! The waiter was so attentive. We had lots left over. And desert to go.“

“Went to Casa D’Oro during a lunch date with my son and I should say I’m pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and the overall experience.Prices are very reasonable and food was amazing.Best part was the Tiramisu cake which is splendid and a must try.“

“Friendly service and tasty Italian food. The Gnocchi was amazing, also the panna cotta was delicious. I recommend this place.“

“The pasta here is amazing!! I love the vodka sauce with angel hair pasta noodles. I've also had the pesto and it's full of flavor. The bf always gets the fettuccine already or the tour de Italy dish. Service is always excellent with friendly staff. It's a small seating arrangement in the restaurant but it keeps it more intimate. They also have outdoor seating as an option. Parking is usually pretty easy. I noticed a lot of people do takeout from here which I've tried but it honestly tastes so much better in person.“

“How did I not know about this place working right across the street?? I didn't catch his name but the gentleman who served me was so kind and helpful. I've never order pasta "chipotle style" before so this was different, but quality is definitely not cut short! I ordered a bunch of stuff that I wanted individually but wasn't sure would all taste good together (I got it anyways) (rigatoni, seafood, creamy pesto, spinach, artichokes, parm).. and I'm so glad I did! It was delicious! I wasn't even expecting to finish it on the spot but the creamy pesto was so good, I wish I had more leftover so I could dip the bread in it. I'd definitely check out this spot if you're in the area and in the mood for some quick service pasta :)“

“This place is tucked into a strip mall. Very discrete but man I the food delicious. The service is impeccable.Wheelchair accessibility: My sister in law is in a wheelchair and has no problem getting in or out of the restaurant. It’s a small place however and she doesn’t move around much once inside.“

“Fun location with delicious entrees, salads, drinks and so much more!“

“Incredible food and a great staff! We travel quite a bit and this little gem is one of our favorites we've found yet!“

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

“Prego is consistently great. The food is fresh and very tasty. We had the lamb chops and the lasagna as well as the prosciutto appetizer. I don't know if another restaurant that focuses on the experience and taste the way they do. The waitstaff is always very warm and helpful. Compliments to the chef!!!“

“Exelente servicio exelente comida ... volvera de nuevo ...“

“Victorio is the best and the food is amazing!!!“

“Attended dinner with a group. We were seated on the patio. I enjoyed it, because the weather was perfect for it.The drinks and food was served quickly. It was delicious. My food was filling and yummy.Our waiter Gage, along with the other waiter/bus boy were very helpful and made the experience so much more.Parking was great, I had very little trouble finding a parking spot.Overall, the experience was amazing. Also, we got to sing along to Happy birthday, which is always fun.“

“I love this place. It's small and quaint and reminds me of neighborhood European restaurants where the locals go for good food and wine. I have been twice and both times the service was excellent. No attention is spared. From the call on the phone, to the hostess and the server was just amazing. I am the queen of small requests and this place did not disappoint.“

“Love the market too! Has the best authentic I ingredients that are hard to find elsewhere! Keeps me coming back again and again!“

“Pizza is some of the best. The Tandoori pizza is a must try. Delicious, spicy and unique. Crust is nice and crunchy. The buffalo chicken pizza is perfect for dipping in blue cheese. And my toddler says the cheese is the best pizza they have tried. Wings were good but not the star of the show. Server was very nice and attentive although she was pretty busy when we first got in. I’m not a local and very glad I stopped in to try this pizza!!!!!Parking: Free parkingKid-friendliness: An arcade and seating not at the bar“

“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“

“Chilly night post Chicago musical at the high school. Hot lasagna, chicken alfredo pasta & comp garlic-cheese bread were just what us two needed to comfort & warm us before our late drive home.Pasta light on salt, needed (herb) seasoning and using tender, grilled chicken instead would earn a gastro star.Robust owner (entrepreneur!) very friendly, great service. Wish we had one by Cypress & Goldenwest College.Thank you for the experience!“

“What else can I say about this place, other than it is a little local itialian food joint with very good food prepared to order with the freshest ingredients, you'll realize this with your first bite. We tried a pepperoni and black olives pizza and got an order of the chicken wings, great pizza good char on the crust, good topping amount, maybe a little less cheese next time, the wings were very good (and I know good wings when I eat them) these were very big, plump and jucy not over cooked, dried out, skinny wings. Will for sure order them again, this is a great place for family or solo dinners, large serving sizes and fair prices, a good value for your hard-earned money and friendly to the budget dollars. ?Tell the owner that Smokey Fred sent you ?“

“Rápido y muy atentos y amables“

“Best restaurant by far whether you are there to dine in or attend a function They have amazing food The staff is always amazing friendly give yiu great service no matter what This is a gem in Anaheim I go out on a weekly lunch date with my mom and this is always her choice“

“First time going here. I've passed by many times. I'm glad I stopped in for dinner. The food was great. I had the vegetable lasagna. There was a long wait being so busy but worth it. The staff here is hard working. The atmosphere is relaxed with soft lighting and painted murals on the walls.“