50 Best Italian Restaurants near Oxford

“so glad we found this place. it is absolutely amazing! my new favorite Italian restaurant. It is the definition of authentic!“

“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!“

“I have zero complaints about this establishment. Great food, great service, great atmosphere.“

“Went with my mother to get us a nice treat. The ribeye steak is something you cannot pass on from the perfect medium cook to the grill sear on it! I had a side of Alfredo pasta to go with it and it was so pleasant. My mother had the Eggplant over Penne Ala Vodka sauce, she loved it. The bread + salad & the customer service made it all better. Will definitely be back“

“Great customer service as well as the sandwiches!!! 10 out of 10 all around“

“I been trying to find a good grinder/deli place where I live and I went to the other one on town that everyone says was good and it wasn't but then I seen this nice place and their meats are so good they got all the good stuff my grandfather would have at his house when I was kid. I definitely recommend it I'm going to try a new one a week lol“

“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 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.“

“We had an amazing experience at Ritrovo for my daughter's bridal shower. Jaime and staff/waiters went above and beyond. Food was amazing, wait staff was attentive and friendly and even helped bring all the presents out to the car. The room looked elegant and was set up perfectly for our party size. Everyone raved about the food and service. Jaime was so accommodating and easy going. He makes you feel like family. I highly recommend Ritrovo's for their food or if you are looking to have an event at a restaurant!“

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

“The best! That’s all you need to know“

“We ordered catering from your store over the weekend. We picked up eggplant parm, chicken Francese and sausage and peppers on Saturday for our party on Sunday. The trays heated beautifully and everything was delicious! Every one was asking where we got the food from and giving amazing complements. Can’t wait to order from you again, thank you so much for the amazing food!!“

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

“Hands-down the best Italian food I have ever had—and I do not say that lightly. I would absolutely drive 8 hours just to eat here again. That’s how good it was. I started with the burrata appetizer, served with baby arugula, fire-roasted red peppers, and prosciutto. Fresh, creamy, perfectly balanced. For entrées, I had the linguini with veal meatballs and I also tried the pan-seared scallops over cheese ravioli, with baby spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and wild mushrooms. This dish alone deserves its own standing ovation. This is the kind of place that reminds you what really good Italian food is supposed to taste like. So if you’re anywhere near Southbury or honestly anywhere in Connecticut, go. And if you’re 8 hours away like me? Still go. It’s worth it“

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

“Went for lunch with another couple and we all raved about the food and service. Absolutely superb from beginning to end.“

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

“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.“

“Food was delicious! Drinks were very expensive. C&C sour was $14.95..small glass with lots of ice!!“

“We walked in without a reservation at 6pm and were quickly sat at a table for 2. Our server was friendly and attentive, and who I assume was the owner personally checked on us twice. We had the Cider 75 drink from the specials list and it was so good I ordered 2! For dinner we had the chicken milanese and rigatoni bolognese—I couldn’t decide which I liked more. Thank you for a great dinner experience!“

“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🥰“

“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!“

“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“

“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 .“

“Amazing food, but unfortunately we had a bad experience at Jennie’s today, one lady I believe works there’s treats us really rude, supposedly b a family lunch and she destroy everything, we have to take all or food back to home because we can’t stay after her act, totally rude, but when we got home I have to say, the food is amazing“

“My husband took me here for the first time on my birthday. We had a great time! The food was excellent, and the place was beautiful. I absolutely loved it.“

“I ordered from their catering menu - penne w marinara , chicken picatta , garden salad , bread . Everything delicious, especially the chicken picatta ! Salad was so fresh and the loaf of bread was so and fresh huge ! Highly recommend !“

“I’ve been a fan and customer of Villarina’s Southbury for many years for far too many reasons to list ... but the most important one is the owners who are family and treat everyone like family!❤️ This is a quick review to say YUMMMM!!! Before the “stay at home” order went into effect, I stocked up on their frozen dinners and lots of pasta sauce. Always love having these in our house and especially so now. We recently tried the frozen linguine w/white clam sauce I had picked up. It was our first time for this dinner and WOW! It was fabulous. My husband says it’s the best he’s ever had. It’s not something I typically eat but loved it. We’ll add it to our list of things to pick-up. Thanks as always!!!“

“Best pizza ever! We just moved to Shelton and tried this place a few weeks ago—now there’s no going back to any other pizza place. The owner is super nice; he was about to close but still took our order. We love it!“

“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.“

“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.“

“What a surprise!!! Tucked away behind a small shopping center, you wouldn't know about it unless someone told you about it!!! Great food, great staff, and a wonderful dinner!!!! 5+ Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

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

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

“Thoroughly enjoyed the stuffed shells and meatballs, spinach ravioli and creamy pesto, cheese ravioli in marinara and linguini with clam sauce. The calamari starter was fresh and crispy, the bread was soft and plentiful, and the service was outstanding. A bit of a hidden jewel and well worth a visit.“

“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.“

“Best Italian restaurant in the area hands down“

“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“

“Oh my goodness.... I haven't been here in many years. It's was exactly as I remembered it. Sorry no pictures. The Greek salad with feta cheese is amazing. Calamari was perfect..... Then the Chicken marsala and Chicken Cacciatore
Outta the world good. The portions are large.
I will be back soon.... I had almost forgotten about this charming place. Now I'm planning when to go back.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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“

“We had the most wonderful experience at Caloroso Eatery & Bar. Unbeknownst to me, my family planned a surprise birthday party and had it at Caloroso’s in early December. Because the weather was still good, the party took place in the Sky Terrace…the space was very inviting and large enough to accommodate the 33 of us! Ashley and others of the Caloroso team made sure that no one went thirsty or hungry! The buffet of chicken parm, chicken marsala, pasta, salad, and more was totally delicious and plentiful! The large screen in the room made it possible for all to see the birthday trivia game through which I relived lots of happy memories and milestones! I had no idea what was waiting for me when I walked up the stairs and went through the doors into the Sky Terrace…and I’ll never forget the SURPRISE experience! Thank you, family, and thank you Caloroso team for helping to make the day a cherished lifelong memory!!“

“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“

“Writing this review as much for the restaurant/cafe as for sibling business next store, the commercial espresso repair business also operating under the name Cafe Italia.

I found these guys looking for a specialist to rehab a commercial Nuova Simonelli single-head machine we use in our retail showroom. And I came to the right place!

Incredible workshop and know-how. These guys have full lathe and CNC capabilities to make their own parts as needed.They've also got a direct lines to Italy to order parts direct and I wouldn't bring my machine to any other place for service.

Good honest old world excellence -- highly recommend the repair and service aspect!

But I also got to experience the restaurant/cafe when picking up my machine after it was serviced. Feels like walking through a portal directly to Southern Italy. This place had incredible coffee and more authentic atmosphere than most other cafes this side of the Atlantic.

Stand at the counter and order an espresso -- worth it!

Stand-up family business. They're super busy so we were lucky they were able to take our repair. They even came back for a housecall after we experienced a later issue with the machine that was totally unrelated to their work -- small bit of sediment from the city waterline clogged a valve. These guys came in like a NASCAR pit crew and tore the machine down, diagnosed and fixed the issue, and left w/out accepting a dime.

Recommend their repair service 10/10.

And the cafe might be an 11.“

“I went there for late dinner on Halloween. Food was better than I remembered. Person I was with found his new spot for calzones! Yum! 😋“

“Went for lunch and had the clams casino. Excellent. Ava was exceptionally friendly and excellent customer service. I then tried the fried artichokes and were also excellent. I may go again because Ava welcomed me and provided a welcoming atmosphere“

“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! 👍🍕🍽😊❤️“

“Just had amazing chicken salad from here. The kids always get grinders and love them but as a middle aged woman I don’t have the metabolism for that anymore. So on a whim I got just a container of chicken salad and it was so good it motivated me to actually write a review!!“