18 Best Italian Restaurants in Branford

“I have been ordering takeouts at Il Forno for the past seven. I started with bacon and onions pizza which was great. I then changed to eggplant pizza and it has to be the best I have ever had. Now I have moved on to shrimp marinara with linguine and I can't tell you how great this dish is. The shrimp are so large and fresh and the sauce is excellent. The filet of sole must weigh at least 2 pounds and my husband gets it every week. The filet is enough for two meals and so is the shrimp. Thank you Il Forno for making our Friday takeout a special treat.“

“I literally just had a chicken cutlet with eggplant and pesto. All I have to say is Finally we get some real Italian food around here. Outstanding flavor that just melts in your mouth with every savory bite. Delicious!!! Sorprendente!!!!Thank you to the young lady for the recommendation! I definitely will be back. Thanks for a delicious meal!“

“Fabulous food and amazing staff“

“It is such a cozy friendly vibe♥️♥️Tge staff are so friendly . the food is so good♥️♥️Our favorite spot in New England ♥️♥️♥️“

“I have dined in and gotten take out… never have I had a bad experience either or. So glad to have a great establishment right down the street. Cocktails and craft beer selections are great too. Kudos to whoever does the cocktails. That watermelon one is on point.“

“Excellent menu, food, staff and ambience!“

“Excellent food, good service.“

“On Saturday, June 11th after my Mom’s Memorial service I brought 35 people to lunch. The waitstaff was well organized, very attentive, not to mention the food was OUTSTANDING!! Everyone ordered off the menu, drinks were served along with appetizers and dessert. We all ate at the same time which is hard to do with that many people. I would highly recommend Cafe Fiore in Branford, CT to anyone who is looking to have an event or just a nice lunch or dinner. They staff worked so well together that I gave them a 30% gratuity. WELL DONE CAFE FIORE!“

“Each visit to Shoreline Cafe is a great one. Whether I'm picking up take-out or eating in the restaurant with family I know I'm in for a great meal. I've consistently had great service and food here to the point where I bring all my out of town friends in when they come visit.

As it relates to the menu, there is a ton of different options including a salad bar and even some of the best and biggest cookies around.“

“Ordered La.Luna from Slice app Food came very fast and it was delicious. Would recommend this restaurant and order from there again.“

“Such a great restaurant! Their food is outstanding and the specials are even better. Haven’t tried a dish we haven’t enjoyed. The staff is awesome - attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!“

“Possibly the best prepared Italian food deli in Branford. I’ve been a big fan of PNM deli for 30 years plus. As long as I can remember. My favorites there include sausage and pepper, broccoli Rob, chicken and onions and chicken Parmesan. Their pizza is not one of my favorites for that I personally love another great Italian favorite in Branford, LoMonacos
But if you’re looking for ready to eat ready to go food, they also make terrific subs. I’m trying to stay away from carbs these days so I don’t eat too many of those anymore, but I stopped at PNM once a week at least.“

“I stop by at least once a week“

“Excellent pizza and such a nice family!! We were there last night, 🤌🏼 delicious ☺️!!“

“Everything is great from food to service. Thanks again everyone for great experiences and thanks to my wonderful friend for recommending me this place“

“Underrated by far. The food here is excellent in every way and made with care. Highly recommend!“

“Pizza was fantastic! I got a small house special with cherry peppers ! Soooo good !“

“Always our “go-to” pizza place in Branford, CT. Deliciously consistent, New Haven style pizza with quality ingredients. 5 ⭐️’s!“