50 Best Italian Restaurants near Orange

“The best, delicious entrees. Wide variety of delicious appetizers and salads. Everything is cooked to order and can be personalized. Delicious cocktails with Melissa. Perfect dining experience with Arturo and Michael in the dining room. 10+. Our favorite Friday night spot, where we are family.“

“Gabrieles was the venue for my son and daughter in laws rehearsal dinner and it was fabulous, the food was delicious and the staff friendly and accommodating highly recommend“

“This was my second time here & this time, it was a large group of us… Our server, Anthony, took care of all 15 of us very well without huffing & puffing like some other places! Not only did he match our vibe but was very polite & friendly!“

“Don't miss this place, the pizza is incredible!“

“This is by far the highest quality food in west haven. I bet even with 30 miles. The owners are fabulous and the food is amazing. Great outdoor entertainment during the season Not only do I love to have a great sit down meal the cater all our family’s gatherings. When a family member was down and out Linda the owner delivered the food personally and made sure we had the whole experience even though we couldn’t make it there she brought the restaurant to us. Amazing people and food. What’s worse than going out to dinner and still being hungry…WELL NOT HAPPENING HERE.

I joke”I don’t go to Biaggetti’s for the food, I go for the leftovers! You will leave more than Thanksgiving stuffed with plenty of leftovers!!“

“Very good spot to eat highly recommended“

“First time. Visiting friends who came up from North Carolina to visit their kids in New Haven. A good friend familiar with NH recommended Consiglios. Awesome restaurant on all metrics. We live in West Simsbury but will make the trip again for special occasions as it was that good.“

“Awesome hospitality - great people - excellent food and fantastic family!“

“Today was my first time eating there. The food was amazing and delicious. Jen our server was awesome gracious pleasant and very welcoming. Thank you for your Hospitality.“

“Every bite was delicious!“

“Delicious!! Excellent food. Service is wonderful.“

“Great restaurant. We just celebrated my wife's birthday in their private area. We had 21 guests and the food and service was excellent. The staff was very attentive and everything was served timely, hot and delicious.“

“Friendly staff that goes above and beyond to serve you well“

“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.“

“We dined in last night (10/12/23) we had a party of 5. Our server was top notch, our meals were extremely delicious and outstanding in their presentations. The photos do not do any justice. I had Shrimp Fra Diavolo, Pinot Grigio White and my wife and I shared the Carrot Cake.“

“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!“

“Gusto is absolutely FANTASTIC! My family went there yesterday for my mother's birthday and we all thoroughly LOVED it. The food is incredibly delicious and well-portioned. Our server, especially, was really wonderful, very peppy, caring and attentive. Don't know her name but she is around 4' 11" - 5' 2", wears eyeglasses and is of Asian descent. She's really terrific, as are the chefs. Been wanting to visit Gusto for several years. Well worth the wait.“

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

“What a fantastic place for great Italian food. Having just arrived from Los Angeles, where good Italian food is extremely difficult to find, it was a pleasure to immediately walk into the place and smell the aromas of authentic Italian food. A nice family owned restaurant that creates extremely wonderful food. Such a joy to experience. Hope to get back in a couple days that I am here“

“We had a fantastic meal at Caffe Bravo! We ordered the arancini and buratta for appetizers. The arancini reminded me of what you get from an authentic, local Napolitan eatery in Italy. The buratta was creamy and super fresh. For dinner we had freshly made gnocchi , the linguine and vongole, and the grigliata di mare. The gnocchi were like fluffy pillows that were made moments before getting to our table. The homemade linguine was perfectly cooked with plenty of clams. And the seafood was grilled to perfection with a tasty farro rice as a side. And then for dessert we had the homemade tiramisu and chocolate lava cake that put us over the edge. Can’t wait to go back and bring friends so they can experience for themselves. 💯 🇮🇹 #caffebravo #forzanapoli“

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

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

“The food is absolutely delicious and the help is extraordinarily polite and helpful. Our new favorite Italian restaurant!“

“fried mozzarella r banging, get garlic bread with it to start off, after that whatever u feel like having, it the oldest spot around with one of best food in west haven“

“Been looking for a good pizza since we moved here. definitely going to be our place for italian.“

“The Best, never disappoints great staff food is delicious always!😋“

“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 wife and I have lived in many places and we've never had a sandwich that was so delicious, even on the next day. We've eaten our way from coast to coast and this is my far the greatest hero, grinder, sandwich whatever you want to call it. We will never be getting a grinder anywhere else. The quality, quantity and taste is a 10/10.“

“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.“

“Excellent dinner and very friendly staff“

“Slices is great and you can’t beat the prices. The owner is one of the nicest people I have ever met. Support this small business!!!!“

“Absolutely delicious food, very friendly and wonderful staff, very accommodating we did not have a reservation. Definitely will be back😊😊“

“The best Restaurant in CT. A combination of good food, price, and attention, among other things, the kindness of its Staff. A great experience. I recommend it, you won't regret it!!“

“Had a great meal, the crab cakes were delicious! Love the ambiance! Waitress was fantastic with great service. For such an elegant charming restaurant, was disappointed the hostess was dressed in leggings and crop top …. took away from our first impressions unfortunately.“

“I have been today and use it regularly. I think it’s fantastic and prices are great! I think everyone should support this little place. From Lynn (Aphoenix care service user)“

“I've been there many times in the first years of the restaurant opening. Not since after covid im gou gvto try it again in December when i visit Milford. The food is delicious. I like that it is a small family owned restaurant. Eerything on the menu is prepared fresh and always great!“

“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.“

“Amazing authentic Italian food; cozy & classy ambiance, private back room for parties & outdoor seating.“

“This place is the best restaurant outside of Naples Italy. My wife and I have been to Naples many times and Zenelli’d reminds us so much of the restaurants in Naples.“

“incredible sandwich and service. super fresh ingredients and maybe the best bread I've ever had. highly recommend.“

“Yesterday, they were at ShopRite in Clinton. I’m so glad they were as it was truly the best Italian sausage I’ve ever had! Top notch ingredients and no corn syrup or preservatives like the others. The best!“

“Modern Apizza is our favorite pizza restaurant. Always a must when we are in New Haven. Nothing comes close in Florida“

“I ate there for the first time tonight and was totally blown away. The service was great, and the food was just awesome, the osso bucco was the best I ever had. Highly recommend this restaurant“

“I dream about their eggplant parm. & pasta fagioli. Simply the best. Lou & Lorenzo Coletta make the best food ever. Everything is fresh and handmade. Great people.“

“Always an amazing meal. Fresh. Hot. Delicious.“

“Awesome foods, staffs very friendly and accomodating.“

“I love their pizza!!! As a New Yorker this is the closest to a New York slice as I have had in Connecticut.“

“Great squid among other foods“

“I came from Virginia to visit my sister and kept hearing about it and wanted to try it. The Fresh Tomatoes Pizza was excellent! The staff was very friendly. Loved it!!“

“Great atmosphere, great wait staff and fantastic food. The portions are large too!“