50 Best Italian Restaurants near Beacon Falls

“Every time we choose Antonio’s for date night, it’s a win! The staff and the owner are always warm and welcoming and the service is always just right. And then there’s the food! They have one of the best chicken cutlets I’ve ever tasted and their Alfredo sauce is out of this world!“

“Great food, excellent service and attentive wait staff. Highly recommended“

“Love this restaurant. Favorite place in town I make homemade cheese and can't even come close to their house made ricotta. So rich and creamy. Love the pizzas. Definitely recommend!“

“We had a repast lunch yesterday after my dad’s funeral for about 35 people. The food was excellent. The staff was friendly and attentive. The space is really nice and Emma was so accommodating and easy to work with. We will definitely be back.“

“This review is long overdue, I’ve been going to Mattei’s for a long time now. Their food is outstanding. If you like eggplant this place has the best eggplant I’ve ever had. Not to mention unlike a lot of other places, Mattei’s loads up their sandwiches and gives you PLENTY! The employees are also very polite and happy to help. All of their food is delicious, I highly recommend coming here and trying it.“

“Delicious meals - we had the shrimp & scallops penne in cream sauce“

“I've been here four times, and it has been an Excellent experience every time I go. The Atmosphere, food, drinks, and service were GREAT. I usually have stomach sensitives when I eat out but never at Strega. They have Real gluten, not chemically processed, and low bakers yeast in their bread and pasta. Highly recommend!“

“My fiancé and I absolutely love Casanova! As someone who is a bit of a picky eater at times, I can confidently say that the food here is delicious and well balanced.

The ambience is great - classy, elegant, and not overwhelmingly packed on most nights, meaning that you can enjoy conversation with your meal and take a break from New Haven’s bustling energy.

And, to top it off, all the staff here are lovely and attentive! 10/10 recommend stopping by!“

“Great food that never disappoints. everything is homemade to the best and the baked goods are always excellent. Wish I could go there more often. If you haven't you must🥰“

“We really like the food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommended!“

“We stopped in for some stuffed breads and tried some italian pastry.They where all excellant and be back for sure.“

“4 of us had dinner last night, food was excellent! The eggplant rollatini was stuffed with ricotta, tender eggplant and delicious sauce. My husband had sausage & mushroom pizza. Nice crust, just enough toppings and again, that sauce! Fried calamari was tender & crispy. 6 nice size shrimp in the cocktail. If I had anything to complain about it would be the cocktail sauce was a bit wimpy for my taste. More horseradish, guys! Lol Service was super, empty glasses and plates were removed after we finished. Cozy atmosphere, nice music at a good volume. I highly recommend the place! <3“

“This is the best restaurant in the state of CT! Maria is a wonderful person and welcoming. The bartender Amy is also wonderful she knows you by name and the drink you always order. Great staff and food! If you haven’t been you need to try Ria’s!“

“Great food and excellent service! I’ve eaten at Mirabelle’s many times and the food has always been great! Highly recommend this restaurant. You won’t be disappointed.“

“This is always my choice for my birthday celebration. I have a hard time choosing between the scampi and veal Diorio. Went with the veal and as always not disappointed. My husband had the scampi so I got a taste 😊. We shared the chopped salad which is more than enough for 2!! I recommend the Pear Pressure martini 😂“

“Best restaurant ever. Every visit was great! Food Great! Service great! Atmosphere great ! This is our go-to restaurant. Highly recommend !“

“We visited tonight and it was absolutely amazing. The food is prepared with generous portions and perfectly seasoned. The sauces were so tasty and the entertainment on Thursday is excellent for a relaxing night. The complete experience scored a ten and I plan to recommend this gem to many friends to enjoy as well.“

“Excellent Food, great drinks and super friendly staff!“

“This Italian restaurant is truly exceptional and consistently goes above and beyond every single time. Whether we’re dining in for a casual dinner or hosting a larger event with their catering, the experience is always outstanding.

The food is absolutely incredible — authentic, flavorful, and made with such care. Every dish tastes homemade and fresh, from the sauces to the desserts. Whenever we’ve had parties catered, our guests always rave about the food and ask where it’s from. It’s become our go-to recommendation without hesitation.

Beyond the amazing food, the service and attention to detail really set them apart. They genuinely care about their customers and it shows. We’re so lucky to have a place like this — highly, highly recommend! 🍝🇮🇹“

“Wasn't sure about this place when we pulled in to the parking lot but so glad we gave it a try . I ordered the Zuppa di pesce ( one of my favorite hard to find meals ) absolutely everything I was hoping it would be and more . Very extensive menu if you can't find something here to tickle your taste buds maybe your not human . The service was awesome. The restaurant itself ain't very fancy but a steady flow of traffic of people picking up and calling in for orders . They are definitely doing something right . Me and the wife was in from out of town for a funeral. And we was very satisfied with our meals and service . So if your in the area this place is definitely worth the stop .“

“Gina and Mark are truly wonderful people!“

“Food was delicious , service always excellent. Owner Nick and his family do an outstanding job , make sure you try it!“

“Amazing food I've never tried pizza in the mall but I saw all that they have and I couldn't resist. Everything was delicious and the managers are super friendly Great experience“

“I give Villa Lulu a solid 4, bordering on 5, but I'm so fussy, it's probably a 5. I save 5's for something so amazing I just can't describe it. After a brief snafu with who our waiter was, the staff was super accomodating with everything. They kept their promise to get us to the show on time. So, service ended up a 5 but started as a 2 or 3. Food, we had a variety of salads and appetizers, two main courses for 4 of us. All were very good., to excellent Atmosphere, 4, and I only detract because we had to walk up a steep flight of stairs to the dining room, so if you are physically unable to make the stairs, your options will be limited. There is al fresco dining but it was too cold. I am sincerely looking forward to returning and trying more options at a more leisurely pace because it's the type of place where you can actually carry on a conversation without the clatter of dishes and the intrusion of others' conversations. It's very warm and cozy and would be good for a romantic dinner. Reminds me of "The Big Night" kind of vibe.“

“We went early for a holiday get together with the girls! Our bartender was amazing! It was three girls getting together! No rush at all!! I wish I caught her name! We didnt even move to a table she that good! Thank you“

“Best Italian restaurant in the area hands down“

“Came here on a quiet weeknight and was amazed by the authentic Italian cuisine. Started off with a wonderful Burrata then I had the Rigatoni Bolgenese with was really good. We also bought a loaf of the Italian Bread to bring home. That bread with some Cabot butter and you are on to something!! Would visit again.“

“First time trying, got some takeout … pizza: was great… plenty of toppings and cooked well! Quesadillas: were delicious, stuffed perfectly and great portion as well! The pasta fagioli hit the spot! We will definitely be back to try more!“

“yes if they only have Pizza and not main course. My Broccoli tastes like it was frozen there was no snap no crunch, I love the pizza the wings everything was good we couldn't eat it I don't know if they were rushing it or what“

“We went last night, SOOOOO GOOOD!!!!! I got a short rib special over pappardelle as an entree - with escarole and beans for an appetizer. My daughter had angel hair pasta and garlic bread with cheese - her fave. We ended with Affogato and rice pudding, and took a cannoli home. I must say, not only was the service phenomenal, our waitress’ was beyond wonderful, so service oriented, and her daughter shares the same name as mine does. From start to finish it was such a fantastic experience and the food was amazing, so much left over - we will be eating the leftovers for a week!! We will definitely be back!“

“Great food. Need to get rid of that rude waitress. We have been there several times,and She is not nice at all. Seems to be mad all the time.“

“Great grinders & can’t beat the prices. High recommend to try them.“

“All things aside the Vyne is definitely a very special place. A Beautiful Wedding Venue & an Amazing Restaurant! The food & the Venue are truly special just like Kendal along with the rest of the crew! It's always a pleasure going their for a nice evening or working there... The Place is a hidden gem!“

“Simply put, the food, staff and restaurant are nothing short of amazing. My husband and I hosted an event this past weekend (~100 guests) and it was a literal dream! THE FOOD! I was a little nervous when we settled on a buffet-style for the main entree but that worry was immediately thrown out the window when the first person up said, wait when can I get seconds?! EVERYONE has commented on how much they loved the food. Many of our guest list is from out of town, but are petitioning that a open a location opens in Northern New Jersey The staff was just amazing during the event; almost every single person I have spoken to since Saturday has brought up an interaction where 'the staff clearly cares' ::insert story of staff member just actually giving a heck about a situation:: from a question answered, to a compliment given, and everything in between, the people who worked the event were rockstars. Brittney, their catering & event manager, is worth a million dollars; she cares, she's passionate, she is kind, attentive (she definitely works 24/7 as she emailed/ texted back no matter the day or time), & is just all around an amazing person. I will never not include her and working with her in my memory of our Reception. She and Deon will not steer you wrong in making selections that will work and will be memorable. All-in-all, if you are looking to host your event in a place where people take pride in their work, are dedicated to the customer and the food is real, feel it in your soul food, then Olives and Oil is your place!!“

“Stumbled in randomly and it’s our new favorite! Excellent food, service and vibe!! 🥂“

“great food awesome service, very nice atmosphere“

“Tried Pizzaro’s Pizzeria for the first time. My wife and I shared a large antipasta salad and a large cheese pizza with garlic, half pepperoni and half broccoli. Everything was great. While this is more a takeout place they have large booths and the service was excellent. The salad was awesome and so large we took 1/4 of it home. The pizza was excellent. Thin crust with a delicious sauce. I’m not a fan of the outer crust but this was so good I ate everything. I highly recommend their pizza. We have to go back and try their subs and meals as I witnessed many people getting these and pizza for takeout. I give it five stars. We will be back.“

“We 4 ladies came from Michigan to attend a celebration, honoring our pastor: Apostle Fred Harris. This was his hometown. Attendance in Connecuit, church Rock of Ages, Bishop James Holly. From there, this beautiful Sunday (9/14) we ate at Pizza Castle Resturaunt. No complaints! The staff was nice. Our server was excellent, in spite of the customers shw servied! 17 of us alone at our table. Food: Excellent!“

“This is the best (if not only) place in the New Haven, CT area to get authentic Levantine food, including / especially toum. Eating here brings me back to past vacations in Lebanon and the incredible food and company I enjoyed there; for those that prefer other cuisines, this place has you covered as well! Pizza, pasta, the full gamut of Mediterranean food!“

“Omg the best food. My favorite is the cherry teriyaki wings. Everything I have ordered was fantastic.“

“Good food and service, Claudia is the best!“

“The work for this place is great great food great staff from the chef to the the waitress they are all such great people family rock never ate nothing I didn't like never had to wait on nothing very fast very polite ways taking food home it like if I order something I could eat off it all day sometimes the next day summer coming nicecday they have the patio and ask the chef will make it your way out of 5 stars if I could I give 10 it a,must try and take my word you will be back.“

“This place is amazing! Unreal scenery, the food is top notch, the best drinks, friendliest staff. The new ownership really turned this place around!“

“went to go see drag queen show very good,had marissa and haley has my servers,recommend,to sit in there area very friendly and bubbly,hard working young ladies“

“Our server Devine was amazing and so well poised. The appetizers of meatballs and their charcuterie was presented beautifully. The only issue was with dinner. We got the squid ink pasta and the filet. You could 110% taste the food was high quality and fresh but it missed the mark for us on taste. It lacked so much flavor. If you’re looking for a good simple meal with 5 star service, this is the place but if you’re looking for dishes that the chef cares about flavor and excitement, this restaurant lacks in that. It was a good experience over all but we were just disappointed because there’s so much potential for it to be a restaurant where you go back specifically for that one dish because it tasted so good.“

“Delicious food !! Friendly staff and great service! We love Southford Pizza!! I’m a Gluten Free girl and they got me covered as well!! Good Stuff! 👍🍕🍽😊❤️“

“I had lost power for 28 hours last week. I called Carlito’s on Friday evening 6/28 after I got my electricity back ?. I had salad, warm
rolls, fried zucchini with marinara sauce, my entree was 2 sautéed soft shell crabs & pasta.
The service was amazing! Food delicious!
I decided I had room for dessert. I sat in the lounge and had a scrumptious chocolate lava cake!!!
I don’t want all of my food delivered at once. At Carlito’s I didn’t feel rushed. Warm rolls and ice water. Appetizer. Salad. Entree. All served after you have finished the previous course. I enjoyed a very relaxed evening!
Thank you Carlito’s.
Servers, please keep smiling! ?

Parking: As Carlitos is a small restaurant and has takeout; they have clearly marked area for takeout and dining parking.
A well lit parking lot. I was catching up on my messages in the parking lot and the owner stopped & asked me if I was okay!!! ?

Kid-friendliness: Outdoor or indoor dining!! Definitely a family friendly place!“

“I think my husband and I found our new go to restaurant. Food is delicious, tried the pizza last night will definitely order another pizza My husband tried the Philly Cheesesteak said best cheesesteak he has ever eaten.“

“Always our go to when we want a delicious meal and generous portions. The best Lobster Bisque hands down and we’ve tried many. The staff is always super friendly and attentive. Chef Gould is on point with his presentation and his meals are the best in the area.“

“we just popped in tonight for a quick bite. we were feeling hopeful that they would make a good pie. we wound up blown away! we ordered two pizzas... a large half cheese / half meatball and then a small with peppers and sausage. the pizza was absolutely delicious and all four of us agreed this was some of the best pizza we'd ever had! superb flavor and great and friendly service by the owner himself! cannot wait to be back!“