50 Best Italian Restaurants near Winnetka

“This is truly the most delicious pizza in the valley. The quality of ingredients is superior to any other pizza. I’ve tried in the valley and the service is consistently wonderful. I love placing a pick up order by phone and coming in to pick up the pies, which are always hot and fresh. I love that they have some unique items based on their Persian heritage and you truly cannot find these anywhere else.“

“Hands down 5 stars all the way around. To bad they close early, sometimes I get the cravings at 2am and there closed. ?

Parking: Plenti of parking in a shopping Plaza settings

Kid-friendliness: Plenty of t.v s on there walls to keep kids busy

Wheelchair accessibility: Not sure but I believe it is“

“Great pizza for a good price!“

“Met the owner for the first time today! Super nice man his ingredients that he uses for his product is off the charts“

“I wanted to share my highly positive experience dining at Grandi Italiani. The restaurant offers a sophisticated and welcoming ambiance, complemented by truly exceptional customer service. The quality of the food was outstanding, making for a thoroughly enjoyable meal. I wholeheartedly recommend Grandi Italiani for anyone seeking a fine dining Italian experience.“

“best pastas ever!!! And the tiramisu was fabulous“

“We’ve been coming for over a year now, and every time we go the service is top notch. The owner takes a moment to talk to us and to make sure we are having a great time. Their cuisine is exquisite, better than other over-rated Italian restaurants in the valley. They always surprise you with their delicious tiramisu dessert.
If you’re craving Italian food, this restaurant will always hit the spot.“

“Wonderful! family owned and run.“

“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!“

“Antonio the owner is such a sweet person, the ambiance is romantic and peaceful. Now the food is absolutely delicious does not lack in any aspect! The food is authentic, flavorful, and without a doubt delicious! I come here regularly and am never disappointed. Ask for the cacio e pepe with a vino primitivo and to finish it off with a limoncello!“

“I went with a large group and I think everyone but me like their entrées way better than I did. I really think maybe I just made a wrong taste choice. I went for a mushroom ravioli with a cream sauce. I have to say the service was excellent. It’s a cute little restaurant. You probably wanna make a reservation if you’re going there, the bread is incredible. It’s so so yummy. I did enjoy the appetizers. I was not impressed though by the Caesar salad I was with five other people and they all loved their trace. I think I just made a poor choice. I would recommend it and even for a romantic night or dinner.“

“We dine here often. Food & service keeps bringing us back.“

“Hands down one of the classiest good vibes restaurants in LA! The food is excellent. The wait staff and bar staff super friendly and personable and Jill (bartender, wine connoisseur and server extraordinaire) is a great reason to keep coming back! It’s like stopping by to see one of your closest friends. Oh…and the olive oil lemon custard cake is AMAZING!!!“

“wait staff very responsive to our requests…. home cooked food at a decent price! a winner!!!“

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

“By far, the best pizza around, and super-nice owner and employees. Have recommended Napoli's to every local Facebook group I belong to.“

“Ordered Tamales for the holidays and grabbed a burrito and quesadilla. The asada burrito and steak quesadilla were full of flavor and the salsa had great taste. Can’t wait to try the Tamales.“

“The food is so delicious! Very Euro! It reminds me of my grandma's home cooking! The owners are so courteous and professional. I highly recommend this hidden gem in the valley!“

“We walked over here for just a glass of wine and a late night snack. I can’t speak to the whole menu. We had a few glasses of wine and the calamari and we’re not disappointed. We ran into the most interesting people and love the entire vibe of this old school restaurant. We will definitely be back to try the full menu since the whole restaurant feels like a hug from the 70s. Every last person we ran into from the restaurant was super friendly and the service is absolutely on point. If the dinner service is anything like the service we got at the bar I’m sure it will be amazing.“

“Awesome dinner and dessert 🍨“

“Been going to this restaurant for years. The food has always been good, particularly the pizza.“

“This has been my family’s go to restaurant for decades. Every time I go here, I am hit with nostalgia. Most birthdays and special occasions were spent here. Since I live out of state now, I always have to stop at chi chi's whenever I visit California. The plain cheese pizza is the best pizza hands down. I’ll never find another pizza like it. Also the cold cut sandwiches are delicious 🤤 I wish chi chis would extend into Oregon 🥲 also, please NEVER go out of business or I would be so devastated lol“

“I wish I could give this place 100 stars! This is hands-down one of the best, most family-friendly spots in our community. We’ve been coming here for years, and every time, they deliver an amazing experience. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and consistent—and the warm, welcoming environment keeps us coming back.
Our most recent visit was just as wonderful. Our server was incredible—he took his time with our kids, was so patient, and made sure even our youngest felt included when placing his own order. That kind of kindness and attention to detail means a lot, especially to families with little ones.
The service is fast, the staff is always friendly and attentive, and the vibe of the place is just perfect for a casual night out or a weekend treat. You can tell this place truly values its customers and takes pride in everything they do.
We really hope they stay in this location for many years to come. It’s so important to have places like this in the neighborhood—where great food, great people, and great memories come together. Highly, highly recommend!“

“excelent food and very friendly family. love this restaurant. one of my italian favorites Restaurant.“

“I recently visited Oliva Trattoria, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The restaurant has an immaculate, authentic Italian atmosphere—warm lighting, clean presentation, and a staff that treats every detail with care. I started with their Margherita pizza, which was executed perfectly: a blistered, airy crust, vibrant tomato sauce, and fresh mozzarella that blended into each bite. It's a simple dish, but Oliva Trattoria elevates it with true Italian precision. The handmade pasta dishes were the highlight of the night. The pappardelle tartufo was incredibly rich and aromatic, with the perfect balance of truffle flavor and silky, fresh pasta. The ravioli matched that quality—delicate, beautifully filled, and bursting with fresh ingredients. Altogether, Oliva Trattoria delivered one of the best Italian meals I've had in recent memory, and it's a spot I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for authentic, high-quality Italian cuisine.“

“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!“

“5 stars sorpresa meraviglioso ristorante, my first time here and i love It Good ambiance excellent food very cozy. buon appetito.“

“Always a hit for a group meal, date night, catch up with a friend. I've had at least 3 birthday meals (brunch/dinner) between this location and West Hollywood. The flavors/execution of the food is truly top notch, and the decor and ambience is always so cute, warm, and comforting.“

“Nice clean store and food was delicious. The girl at the front was so friendly and answered me questions about the menu. I ended up getting the lasagna garlic bread salad combo and it was so good and for less than $15! I ate the garlic bread first cuz it was so good that's why it's not in the picture LOL.“

“Good food … we go there a lot … garlic bread, Italian food. I love the turkey and provolone salad.“

“When we walked in we immediately noticed the modern and beautiful decor. Then we were greeted by a lovely and genuinely happy and well informed, helpful woman named Grace. Was so accommodating and informed about the tremendous choices on the menu. The food is well cooked, fast to arrive and all portions were enough for 2 and then some. Let me send out a special hello to our server.He too was attentive and very happy. Loved it, Loved it, Loved it !! We have decided to make this our date night dinner restaurant monthly. And so reasonably priced. Even with 2 cocktails, 1 appetizer and 2 entrees. The bill was just under $110. You can't beat this place. Thanks to the entire staff. We'll see you very soon!!“

“Good food - great service“

“We have been coming here for many years and love it. Today was my father-in-laws 92nd birthday and he is not in great health but wanted Fabrocini’s. I called and they were so kind and accommodating, delivering birthday dinner for six at our door! The food was delicious and he was so happy!!! Thanks to the entire staff for making his day great and the years of great memories!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“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.“

“Amazing food, great prices, and a hidden Italian gem in the valley. We absolutely love this place. It is consistently excellent with wonderful service and some of the best Italian food I've ever had. So fresh and such excellent quality. “

“I ordered delivery so I can't comment on anything but the food. The food was good but the alfredo sauce needs way more parmesan. Since I cook a lot I was easily able to fix it up and make it delicious but it technically should already come that way.
However, the prices are reasonable, and its difficult to hit that price point if you are spending tons of money on high quality parmesan.“

“There were 4 of us dining in for a late lunch/ early dinner. It's a very comfortable place with a great menu and awesome desserts. The owner works there and the staff is awesome and friendly. If you want to adjust your selection a bit they are happy to help in any way possible! The portions are good size to share. We love going there and the staff makes it cozy and welcoming. Thank you Antonio's for taking such good care of us and making our visit a wonderful experience. We look forward to our next visit soon!“

“Everything great Always great food and service“

“So happy to have tried Sugo! I only dipped my toes into the flavor pool ordering only the French Fries and the Meatballs and sauce! Having had an Italian Chef for a Father, I grew up being able to tell good Italian flavors from a simple dish like Meatballs and Sauce (gravy)! Both were excellent from Sugo! Hot from heat, great texture and fine flavors and plenty of food! I'm looking forward to delving deeply into the menu next time! The rest of the family dinner was a hit with everyone too! Great food for the price! I highly recommend Sugo!“

“We went for dinner with the family on a Tuesday night. The place has a high ceiling and is very open - much like an attic space. The counter at the front has a huge refrigerated case with nice looking pastries. We didn't try the pastries. We were seated and the waiter came quickly. She took our drink order and came back for our entree order right after. We all chose pasta. I had the bolognese tagliatelle. My husband had the plain red sauce. My husband reported that his pasta was great. Mine sauce was good but not great. It was soft and lacked depth, or character. The pasta itself was good, not the pasta. My main concern was the noise level. Granted, I'm not young, but the hard floors and high ceilings weren't softened by any soft covers, so it was deafening to me.“

“Awesome food and the service was an 11 will be back soon thanks“

“Wonderful evening celebrating with friends. The truffle pasta was wonderful and the beet salad with fennel one of the best I’ve had. A wonderful evening.“

“When we arrived a large party, with lots of noisy kids, were preparing to leave. However, it took them a while, so it was noisy and chaotic. But, when they left we really enjoyed the peace and quiet of the outdoor patio. You never believe you're sitting next to the very busy parking lot. Kevin was our waiter, again. He was very apologetic for the chaos and, as on previous occasions, very friendly and efficient. My friend wasn't hungry, so she only ate 1/2 of her 1/2 roasted beet salad. She did enjoy it and took the rest to go. I had my usual pasta with goat cheese and marinara sauce. I was hungry and ate my entire dish, whereas I normally take half to go. It was delicious, of course. Overall, we had a nice lunch and catch up. I'll be back.“

“It looks perfected, they are very generous with the amount of cheese and toppings. I look forward to seeing you again :)“

“Excellent food and lovely atmosphere“

“Excellent NY style pizza on this side of the country, crispy undercarriage, no flop, plenty of cheese and a good sauce.

I highly recommend if you like a NY style pie.
I got a plain cheese & a grandma slice, I didn’t get pics bc I ate it so fast.

Eat it fresh out of the oven if you want that true crispy, crunchy pizza experience, don’t wait until you get home!!! Just my advice.“

“While the dish was enjoyable, I noticed that the flavor profile could benefit from a bit more depth. The pizza, while not unpleasant, seemed to lack a certain richness that would enhance its overall taste. It's not that the current flavor is disagreeable; rather, I believe an added touch of seasoning or ingredient could elevate the taste to a more satisfying level.I understand that taste preferences can vary, and this is simply my personal observation. I appreciate the effort that goes into crafting your menu items and recognize the high quality of your offerings. I wanted to bring this to your attention in the spirit of constructive feedback, as I believe a slight adjustment could make an already great dish even more exceptional.“

“Ordered the 1/2 sandwich 1/2 salad and it was delicious! Second time here and I love it. The chicken Pesto sandwich is so good.“