28 Best Italian Restaurants near Guilford

“This is honest value that deserves your patronage. A dad, a mom, a daughter, and a great kitchen. Everything homemade, even the desserts and made to order pasta fagiole, which was fantastic. This is a hidden secret that I never considered in my nearly 30 years in the area. Don’t make the same mistake.“

“The BEST pizza!!! Always crisp bottom, perfect crust and fresh ingredients. The staff is wonderful and the restaurant is charming and clean. If you're in a hurry they have pizza by the slice for a quick lunch. Highly recommend.“

“Stopped in for dinner, the food was top notch, service friendly and prompt, and atmosphere was relaxed welcoming with a great music selection. Highly recommend the Chicken Parm“

“Finally was able to give Three Girls a try, it’s been on my list for a while, and it was even more amazing than I was anticipating! They were so friendly and the food is SO good. I love the mashed potato pizza! I cannot wait to go back!“

“Great atmosphere and the Food was excellent“

“Authentic. The Matt & Melissa are experts in real Italian cooking and wines. Authors of “The Italian Farmer's Table: Authentic Recipes and Local Lore from Northern Italy” & of lovers of that #MionettoStyle“

“First time last night 5/16/2024. Excellent Happy Hour..Food & Drinks. Service with Angel(place packed)Great Service. Fun night with Excellent Band. You won't be disappointed !!!“

“This spot is the real deal. The food was outstanding, and the chicken parmesan was easily one of the highlights of the meal. Be sure to save room for a scoop of gelato afterward—it’s absolutely delicious. It’s refreshing to find a place that still delivers this level of quality and authenticity these days. Highly recommended!“

“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.“

“my wife and I were looking at places to go, There was Doma, Pasta Cosi, LaMonacos,Goodfellas, Cava, so many other places , But we optioned for Rossittos, and asking Branford locals they gave some mixed reviews, I made reservations for valentines day, We were looking forward to it, And then we Arrive, Its like a Noisy Bar as soon as u walk in , We were seated in the Back along a long wobbly bench seat Next to a filthy wall with an oil pipe coming out, We ordered, The wait staff was extremely slow, I get it , It was busier than they probably ever are considering the occasion, No excuse, we ordered cacio e pepe, And a Lasagna Simple, Casio Pepe which is supposed to be done with Romano Cheese and Black Peppercorns , And pasta Water to form the Gravy.....over Bucatini which is a hollow pasta Well what I got was Brown Butter and someone's leftovers in a Bowl The portion was literally 3/4 eaten when I got it, I immediately asked waitress what the hell is this, she ignored me and walked away, The waitress comes by after almost 30 minutes of it sitting on my table and uneaten, and asks how was everything and is something wrong, I explained that situation, and this is not what I ordered, Couldnt be, We sat next to a couple who ordered Pasta and the Portion was Very Large and looked delicious, Then mine shows up which is literally 2 fork full of pasta in a bowl with This gross looking Brown Buttery sauce and Green parsley I have Many Photos, the waitress asked what I wanted her to do and I was mortified and quipped Bring me what I ordered for 26 dollars , she said We just want to make ya happy sarcastically , I said there is Nothing you can do to make me happy, But bring us the check she did 45minutes later and it was 89 dollars For a lasagna and Cacio e pepe, one soda and a martini, I added it came out to 61 dollars so where is the additional 28 dollars, we paid , Said nothing No Tip and left, Never will I ever Return I guess they charge extra for someone else's Leftovers the kid forgot to wrap!....“

“Delicious seafood and steaks! Excellent martini's!!“

“Excellent menu, food, staff and ambience!“

“Server was great and accommodating. Food was great! Will definitely visit again!“

“Great meal and service. Spacious and quiet.“

“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!“

“Came all the way from Ohio for some New Haven style pizza and this one didn't disappoint! Friendly staff and reasonably priced! Highly recommend!!!“

“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!“

“I stop by at least once a week“

“I used Shoreline for my Son & Daughter-in-law’s Baby shower. I was in constant contact with Dena and she answered all of my questions & concerns. She set everything up with what was needed and wanted.
She sent me one of the Servers for the extent of the party. Leidy was amazing and so helpful!
I would use them again if I ever need another event catered & definitely would recommend them to anyone.“

“Recently went to Bobby's to dine in. We were immediately greeted by a very friendly server. Shortly after we sat, she was there with menus and taking our drink order. She was friendly and attentive during our entire meal there.

For dinner, we ordered the Montana pizza as well as some garlic bread. The pizza was really good! We enjoyed the crust and it was very generously loaded with chicken and the other toppings. The garlic bread was good, it just had a bit more cheese for my taste.

The prices were reasonable and the service was good. I would definitely recommend Bobby's and return to try other pizzas.“

“Just tried this joint for the 1st time ever and mannnnn...This is the type of independent Italian American deli that would make John Gotti shed a tear. One of the best Italian combos I've ever had in my lifetime. The amount of sandwich that this one man serves you for $10 should be the national standard for America. Last of a dying breed and I put that on Jesus sandals. I'd give this mf 6 stars if google would let me. God Bless.“

“Everything was delicious as always yesterday for our superbowl party. Thank you so much!“

“My family and I stopped here after a beach day yesterday. At first we were a little nervous because we were the only customers, but I’m so glad we stayed! (There were a number of people who did come in to pick up orders while we were there) There’s a small seating area inside along the wall and some tables with umbrellas outside. We got a party sized special for the four adults and chicken nuggets and a bacon burger for the kids. Both the kids’ entrees were delicious, especially the fries, which were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. But the pizza was the star! They kindly brought it out on two separate trays for us, so no one was stuck reaching over one another to grab more slices, and you definitely will be grabbing more! The crust was thin and crispy (but not like a cracker) with a little bit of a char on it. The top was loaded with toppings and the whole thing was delicious!!! I know the girls side each had three slices a piece, and I’m sure the guys side had just as many, and we were left with 6 slices to take home. I’m so sad this restaurant is so far from where I live, but it definitely has become our new place to eat after a beach day!“

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

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

“I am a big fan of B & W’s overall food quality especially the variety of salads, especially the tunafish & fruit. Met a woman from Branford who comes especially for their Broccoli & Tunasalad a ***** always fresh. The homemade dressings delish especially the Honey Lime my favorite. Yes standing in line is never easy but servers work very hard to keep up with food requests & always willing to make the selections exactly as requested. We on the Shoreline fortunate to have such a great place to order such a variety of home cooked food.“

“La Foresta is truly our go-to restaurant and holds a very special place in my heart. It’s where I got engaged and celebrated my bridal shower, and I couldn’t imagine better memories anywhere else! The staff is always professional, kind, and genuinely caring — they make every visit feel special. The food is consistently delicious, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Whether it’s a big celebration or just dinner out, La Foresta never disappoints.“

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