41 Best Italian Restaurants near Higganum

“Great pizza, awesome bar with plenty of local beers to choose from. Don't expect a quiet sit-down though, the tables are right next to the pickleball court.

Parking: Big lot

Kid-friendliness: Yeah it's a bar, but it's very chill, and most people are cool with kids being there.“

“I celebrated my graduation dinner and everything was great. The service was outstanding, food was delicious and the manager was very attentive to make sure my guests and I very having a good time. I definitely will be back. I highly recommend!!!! Thank you!“

“Had a fantastic lunch with my son today at D'Eliana's! I knew when I walked in the door I wouldn't be disappointed. From the warm welcome to the excellent service and food selection this deli has it all! I brought a few meals home as well and my husband was thrilled.😊 It was also great to see an old friend, George, and meet his lovely wife Lauren! ❤“

“EXCEPTIONAL Italian deli. Cool little place and very friendly.“

“Sfogliatelle! They offer it frozen! Get it, pop it in your air fryer until golden brown and enjoy feeling like you are in heaven. It’s filled fully with great quality cheese and orange peel. It’s frozen so you can keep it on hand and feel free to lie to your friends that you made it. Best enjoyed alone with a cup of coffee on a quiet morning.“

“Planned a buffet for thirty people. Owner was great to work with. Food was delicious. Dining room was set up nicely. Perfect family affair.“

“We did some shopping then we're going to check out the Duham Fair. but we were late and didn't want to take the bus ride for 30 minutes left of the Fair. so we looked for somewhere to eat. what luck! We had a fabulous experience! A couple great drinks. Some delicious garlic bread. Then dinner came. my eggplant rolatini was amazing! my wife dish was as well. we had the pistachio Gelato for dessert. and I had a delicious espresso. The service? it was a delight! Made our day. loved everything about this accidental dinner! well be back for sure! thank you all!“

“When on a recommendation from a friend. Food and service were fantastic. Portions over the top. We will be back.“

“I can believe we didn’t try this amazing restaurant until tonight. I can’t say enough about the excellent service and attention paid to our party. Top notch recommendations made for the best tasting meal I have had in a long time. We will enjoy this fantastic place many times in the future as our staple for high quality and superb food. Thank you for the exceptional evening and we look forward to joining you again in the very near future!“

“One of my absolute favorite places to eat. The staff is amazing, the atmophere is fabulous, and the food is flawless everytime. Even my Italian inlaws were impressed. What a gem to have in town!“

“Delicious garlic knots, food and wonderful service. reasonable prices. wonderful atmosphere.“

“Round 2 for Valentine's Day dinner... A completely new spot for us that DIDN'T disappoint.. Morina Restaurant for the win...Everything was amazing..The entire staff made us feel like family, the way a restaurant shouĺd be. The Garlic Rolls are to die for, and the awesome Chicken Parmesan with fresh made parpardelle pasta, and homemade sauce, & Jen's Greek Chicken wrap was PACKED with fresh grilled chicken & feta cheese & had killer fries. We will be back. Thank you to the whole Morina family.“

“So on my way home and I’m starving but I’m in Durham and it’s almost 9:00 pm so I pull into Carmines and the guys r outside. I walk up and they say r u picking up and I’m like no I wanted one of the frozen pies in the case. Sorry register is all closed. Ok thanks anyway I said and one of the chefs hands me one of his pies and says enjoy. Love you guys at Carmines.“

“The only issue with this restaurant is the availability of parking. Yep, I had to walk 1/2 a mile. But that is a small price for this outstanding dining experience. From creative cocktails to wonderful warm house made bread and an entree menu that is ever evolving. Don't miss dessert because you are in for a real treat. This may be Connecticut's best restaurant. Enjoy walking the village of Chester. It is a classic New England storybook village.“

“What a little gem hidden in a quaint area of CT. Purchased a Groupon and wasn't sure what to expect but were we surprised. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, we were approached immediately to be seated. Dining room had a warm feel with table linens and napkins. Server, Ashley provided excellent service and was very knowledgable with specials and questions we asked. The salad to start was perfect with enough dressing but not overdone, enough Gorgonzola for flavor not excessive and the display of vegetables was impressive. The pasta dishes were exceptional with their home made freshness and the sauce was delicious with much flavor. The menu has many options for your liking and descriptive to make ordering easier. The dessert menu had many options all which looked delicious as we noticed most tables were indulging, so we did too with the gelato. We will return with friends and family. Please try this place, you will not be disappointed and I dine at many restaurants.“

“Always delicious and the staff is so nice! A ++“

“Excellent Excellent!!!! My 1st time yesterday,, crust not thin just right,,, friendly people, atmosphere, had my 2 dirty martinis. Also good selection,,,, I will be back!!!!! & my husband ate it,, he like meat but he didn't complain,, servers are wonderdul,, I like Lunas,, I walked in there first, I enjoy Lunas to,,, but they both have 35 address,, enjoy!!“

“Wow, We ordered medium meat lovers, not only was an absolutely delicious😋; it’s huge they’re medium is larger than large pizzas. I can’t wait to come back here to try more.“

“I. just herd from friend of mine that Nardellis reopened in middletown so we take a ride to see what they got I was very impress by how much verity they have in there deli case stuff where very friendly I got stake and cheese grinder and potato salad wow stake was amazing bread was very fresh potato salad was delicious it taste so fresh I will differently go back again“

“Great place, friendly staff and food was great“

“We ordered catering for my daughter’s graduation from the S Main St location. The food was exceptional. We ordered chicken parm, chicken marsala & eggplant parm. Everything was amazing and the eggplant was by far the best I’ve ever had! Thank you!!!“

“Wow !!! A group of 4 of us were traveling through the area and needed a good place for Dinner …We called and made a reservation , the owner Al was very personable on the phone .We arrived for dinner and he had our name on table , and he introduced himself …We had a couple of beers while he explained the menu to us ….we Decided on a couple of appetizers and also a small pizza to sample before ordering our dinner . The appetizers arrived and were very good, but the star of the show was definitely the pizza , so much flavor … the crust was to die for light and airy and so much crunch in the crust !!!! Next was the Dinner - Chicken Francaise , Chicken Parm , Chicken Marsala , Fettuccini Carbonaro .All meals arrived hot and were Delicious …We also got to meets Al’s Daughter who was very personable just like her Father ….We wished we had this Restaurant in our community . Give this Restaurant a shot , you won’t regret it . Thank you“

“Fantastic pizza! I'm pretty picky with pizza..I was impressed. service was great too! 👍🏼“

“We celebrated Thanksgiving 2025 at Casa Mia. The ambience was lovely. The food offered was a family style four course meal. I ate so many yummy warm rolls, I barely had room for dinner for dinner. The staff had a lot of customers to serve for the seating and the provided outstanding service. The restaurant manager was personally greeting customers and ensuring they were happy with their meals. Keep up the good work!“

“My wife and I had a wonderful dinner here the other night. My lobster ravioli was delicious, and my wife loved her grilled salmon salad. The friendly staff was very attentive and our table by the fire set the perfect atmosphere for a very enjoyable, first time visit. We’ll definitely come back next time we’re back in the area. Thank you for making my birthday dinner a most flavorable experience!“

“I dont know why but this is the first time ive ordered here, it wont be the last. Food was excellent. Really impressed.“

“love this place. excellent food. ordered gnocci with sauteed zucchini and onions in red sauce, and side of sausage. it is out of this world good.“

“Love Maria’s-food always good including breakfast! The owners are always very sweet and service is excellent. A hidden gem in my opinion. Check it out, you won’t be disappointed 😋“

“yes, highly recommend. pizza is really great, we ordered ahead to go for my mom's 81st. enjoyed by everyone!“

“Five professional motor cycle riders who eat in a lot of food at different stops were very satisfied. Great prices/ great quality/ good quantity/fast service/ great waitress/ clean modern seating and restrooms/ ample free parking. Its now on our favorite list. Thank you for serving us so well!!“

“We held our wedding rehearsal brunch at Esca Wine Bar, and it was wonderful. The staff were so accommodating when we realized we hadn’t counted ourselves (the bride and groom) in the guest count and needed 2 more seats, quickly making the adjustments to the tables and to the food. They were able to accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions, as well as providing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to everyone. Our host even took a group photo for us at the end of the event. We absolutely recommend having an event here at Esca!“

“Dinner at Village Green is a Mouth watering experience. We ordered the anti pasta salad More than enough for two. Their dressing is fresh n tasty n there is lots of ham salami n cheese. Have ordered pizza to go for a party one Mushroom n onion. One bacon. plenty of fresh Ingredients n cooked to perfection. Can’t wait to go back Soon“

“Ravioli was very good. Homemade Tasty sauce but I do like a little more pepper in my sauce“

“We ordered catering for my daughter’s graduation from the S Main St location. The food was exceptional. We ordered chicken parm, chicken marsala & eggplant parm. Everything was amazing and the eggplant was by far the best I’ve ever had! Thank you!!!“

“Eaten here many times. The food is good. They have lunch specials like half sandwich and soup and includes coffee or tea. And lunch mini dinners like pot roast and Meatloaf, among others. Dinners are pricier but tasty.
Typical breakfast items, including eggs, pancakes, muffins, etc.

The food is good. The service is OK, but when busy, service could be slow.
Free parking and open long hours. They have great desserts like chocolate cake, carrot cake, pies, etc

Good diner to visit when you want something quick (when not busy), and for dessert and coffee.“

“Our family stopped at Marlborough Pizza after being out and about and finding ourselves tired and hungry. We were blessed to get Olivia as a waitress. She was FABULOUS!! Our daughter has severe food allergies and she handled them with such care and professionalism, while also being friendly and funny. She even called the owner at home to inquire about ingredients in something (and he was helpful, too). We couldn't be more impressed or grateful! It's always nerve-wracking to go out to eat with a child with allergies. But Olivia and the entire staff at Marlborough Pizza made it easy and safe, while feeding us yummy food (it's always yummy there). All of the staff was so kind and helpful. You've got a great team there! Thank you so much!“

“Worst dinner I've had in years. The lettuce was OLD and Sandy. The cola was flat. The service was slow.“

“Vero's never dissapoints! Best broccoli rabe pizza, amazing local farmed sausage, delicious dinners & oh my god the bread! Fabulous!“

“Amazing food, everything I've tried from here has been delicious. I absolutely recommend the clam chowder!“

“If you are heading your way to Wānaka or Queenstown you must visit Cromwell pizza really the pizza was super good I try the vegetarian pizza and it’s one of the best pizza I had in NZ will come again for sure“

“I returned today 2 months after leaving a negative review. I took a chance by purchasing a small cheese pie. I was very happy with the pizza today. I will come back again to my favorite pizzeria.“