50 Best Italian Restaurants near South Windsor

“We had my sons graduation dinner at Lena’s and it was fantastic! The food was delicious (as it always is) and the staff was great (as they always are)! Everyone had a great time! Thank you Lena and staff!“

“Best Calzone everrrrrrrr!!!!“

“Awesome service, food, atmosphere, and hospitality. Classy and comfortable place to eat top notch Italian. The cheesy garlic bread is incredible. Can’t wait to visit again! Owner is so kind!“

“We are full-time wedding photographers, and we had the pleasure of photographing a wedding ceremony and reception at Georgina’s on a summer day with a wonderful couple. The space in the back of the restaurant turned out to be larger than expected in person and amazingly well suited for photos both during the wedding itself and after with the couple and their friends and family. We used the ceremony space and the small bridge to make some very cute shots. Moving inside we were able to enjoy a sweet and intimate evening with some fantastic food. Everyone loved it all from what we could see, and the couple was very happy with the wedding and how the photos came out. Our thanks to the considerate and attentive staff, too! We hope to be back in the future to photograph more memorable weddings. Scott Kruitbosch @scottkruitbosch Noella Barone @photosbynoella“

“Stuffed mushrooms are to die for piazza also chicken wings a bit overcooked sauce was great tho also our driver was so concerned that something had happened to our order (he had gone over some speed bumps) that he would not leave until we checked the order we love this place and would definitely order again“

“Great food and so clean!!“

“Ordered a meatball sub with hot peppers and mozzarella. The meatball were delicious! The best! I can not day one bad thing about this place. This was our first time here and we will be back! And the staff were great and treated us like family. They hit it out of the ballpark ! Mangia!“

“Best pizza, customer service is amazing. The owner is amazing very personable. I’ve been going here for over 13 years and still The only pizza place to brings home to my heart coming from NY!!!! Plus all the other options Are freaking amazing!!!!“

“Five stars! From atmosphere to service to food, all exceptional! Deborah is wonderful as is her entire staff. We had the swordfish special and the scallops, so delicious! Stacey is an excellent server, she made helpful recommendations for cocktails and entrees. I highly recommend the restaurant, you will not be disappointed. Looking forward to returning!“

“10/10 Recommend! Best calamari I’ve ever had - we had the yummiest dinner and the sweetest server. Every dish was delicious - zero complaints!“

“It Is My opinion that this is the best Italian Food in Connecticut. if you love Italian food you will love this restaurant.“

“the food is fairly priced and very tasty. And they deliver !!“

“📢📢Go to Square Peg Pizza! 🚨🚨 Outdoor patio, bar, arcade, indoor dining, event space, catering, and DRIVE THRU!!! Happy hour EVERY DAY 2-6 (buy two drinks, get a FREE small pizza 2-5p, and other great deals). This was honestly the BEST pizza I have had in a LOOOOONG time. For reference, my usual favorites are Mondo in Middletown and Modern in New Haven. Square Peg is at that level for me now. We ordered 1. Bianco + bacon, 2. Pepperoni, and 3. Spicy Margarita and I’d rank them in that order. Probably wouldn’t order the margarita again, but the other two…. No doubt in my mind that we’ll be back for these. The bottom crust was thin and floppy, but stable and not soggy. The sauce was light, not chunky or overpowering. Perfectly sliced meat for a good char but still tender. The edge crust was super soft and flavorful, good char, nice bubbles, not chewy or cracker-y. 5/5 couldn’t ask for anything better (except a golden canoli).“

“Went for the first time tonight with my husband and it was excellent! Food was good and service was also great. Great deal for the huge portions too! Can’t wait to return“

“Excellent Food! Excellent Service Excellent Atmosphere Excellent Drinks highly recommend,“

“Amazing nice place and food delicious 🤤“

“I love this restaurant. The food is always good and the female wait staff is great. The males, are on the rude side....one time throwing steak knives across the table when we requested them to cut our steaks. Every time we dine here, I am so annoyed with the lighting. Fluorescent lighting in a fine dining establishment is the worst. Please...please ...please put in recessed lighting that can be dimmed to make for a romantic dining experience.“

“Wow! Get the fire roasted veggie pizza - yummo! I am a picky eater and this is the best pizza I have ever eaten. Thank you!“

“Amazing food and friendly and attentive service! Anything we have tried here has been amazing. Always support local!“

“Absolutely incredible food, music and service! Kitchen is always open. Come check out the CT Super Open Mic on Thursdays as well as their Monday and Tuesday open mics!“

“The Sunday brunch was really good. We had the Steakhouse Benedicts and they were cooked perfectly. We chose to pay $12 more for champagne, mimosa, and a dessert. Glad we did! We'll be back soon.“

“Love this place, perfect lunch spot while working on the road. The steak sandwich.It is quite different from most places. This is not shaved steak, but cut very thinly. They roast your own peppers, which are excellent. There veal cutlet is also very good. They offer hot plates throughout the week that changes every day. It's a very authentic italian deli“

“Authentic delicious food always made fresh in house~ amazing cocktails~ appetizers and desserts always on point~service and atmosphere…that’s excellent too! We love coming here“

“Our family has been going to Holiday Pizza for years. We are always welcomed by amazing people and great food! The alfredo fries are an experience in and of themselves!! Holiday Pizza is a gem in Ellington and I have recommended it to everyone I know :) Also, I love their new location at 117 West Road in Ellington.“

“I was there last night with my family I came from Florida a few days ago and went to ct to see my brother that goes there all the time with his wife and I may say it was amazing service and all 🙏🏻😊“

“5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟! I brought my staff here for a work dinner. Absolutely amazing food very authentic and can accommodate large parties! We will definitely be back soon!“

“Carmela’s ravioli, pasta and sauce are amazing. It’s just the homemade flavor you’re craving. We get her pastas every year for Christmas dinner and buy it all year long as well. Once you eat from her shop you will surely be back for more!“

“ottime pietanze,accoglienza cordiale,locale carino“

“Had a half Eggplant, nice pie! Good crust, great sauce and just the right amount of cheese. Eggplant was tasty too!“

“Food and drinks were superb Service was excellent Server was friendly and very efficient Will surely be back“

“I highly recommend Mario’s! Over the weekend we hosted a birthday party at a park near by the restaurant. We enjoyed delicious pizza & and antipasto from Mario’s. They were extremely friendly & helpful through the whole process from helping with ordering answering a million questions lol to the day of with delivery right to the party! All the hostess’s, the delivery man, & Niko were all exceptional. Not only that but the food was great and at a fair price for the amount we ordered!! Thank you so much for making this an easy great experience so I could focus on enjoying the party!“

“The bolognese was the best! The service was wonderful also. Had a lovely time.“

“The best bartender Jayla!! Great atmosphere at the bar! Food was so good! Great portions! We will be back for sure! The peanut butter cup martini so good!! Highly recommend Joeys Garlics!“

“great place delicious food great staff also they have gluten free pizza along with gluten free pasta love it here“

“This was my first time coming here and I have to say that this place was not what I expected. It’s super cozy and clean. Our waitress (Amy) was awesome! She was nice and attentive. Our pizza came out fast and it was delicious. I’m
Definitely going back.“

“We came here on Sunday, January 26th, 2025.

We walked in, and Chavez greeted us immediately, seated us as soon as possible, and was a lovely gentleman to chat with while waiting. (We weren’t waiting long, but it’s always nice to be able to be personable with staff).

Austin, our server, was delightful to us and the rest of the customers he seated around us this evening. He was knowledgeable about the specials and other menu items. He made sure to check on us frequently, and brought us everything we asked for efficiently. (He recommends the Chicken Alfredo with extra crispy chicken and broccoli).

Our food couldn’t be described as anything less than amazing. Yes, it’s your “standard” Olive Garden food: the breadsticks, salad, pasta, etc. BUT, our salad was plated BEAUTIFULLY, and our food came out at the perfect temperature, and delicious.

I ordered the Seafood Alfredo, and he ordered one of the specials: The Three Meat Manicotti. My scallops and shrimp tasted fresh, and were seared carefully. The manicotti was beyond expectations, and very tasty.

Those things, and a couple Shirley Temples brought the total to $51.38 (with tax).

We had a wonderful dinner here today, and definitely recommend this location!

Thank you for reading, and don’t forget to tip your servers!!“

“Haven't try it yet but I know the owners of this craft pizza company know what they are doing and besides the pictures tell it all... I love me some pizza and especially a good crust.... It looks delicious.. I'll be there one day trust.. Much Love keep up the good work and Happy One Year to Craft Pizza.. 😘😘😘“

“Took a trip to DiFiore Ravioli shop in Ellington, CT. They make 15 varieties of homemade Ravioli, sauces, oils, amazing desserts, and more. We picked up the TENDERLOIN & BACON ravioli, and the SHRIMP & ROASTED GARLIC ravioli. They were out of the lobster ravioli, but we picked up the homemade Tiramasu. While there we saw they made gourmet sandwiches, which we ordered and ate outside. They were amazing, so big, we could only eat half (pics taken after we started) Great place, staff were fantastic!! Very nice people. We will definitely return!!!“

“Brian is a amazing waiter. I can’t say enough about him. Makes our meal even better. Thank you for your wonderful service!!??“

“I ordered take out, as we do a lot. We found the food enjoyable and plentiful. Olive Garden takes heat for "not being real Italian food." It is what it is. There are plenty of Italian/ Greek places to eat. The Olive Garden employs a decent amount of people and provides a comfortable atmosphere and pretty good food. If you don't particularly like them, don't go. No need to put a place down, as others probably find it to be just fine.

Parking: Very large parking lot.

Wheelchair accessibility: Of course its ADA compliant. They have strict codes they must observe“

“They consistently give us great food! One of the local go-tos!“

“It took a little bit to get the food, but it was worth the wait!“

“My favorite spot to hang out. Been around a long time, very consistent.“

“The food is incredible, the family is even better 🤗!!!“

“I hope everyone try’s this place out just so they get to meet and talk to Maria. The most sweet welcoming lady ever. It was my first time ordering from there and she herself alone will make sure I go back again and again. Food is great too! It’ll make you come back but Maria makes you want to even more!“

“Thus far the best breakfast joint I have experienced in Hartford County. Great food, friendly service, huge portions, reasonable prices and zero pretentiousness. The Italian bread they serve you, as opposed to the lame little bread triangles most other places offer, hands down seals the deal. Just remember to bring cash.“

“I am in love with this place. The pizza, the burgers, the Alfredo pasta. Since I order online for delivery, there's an app called slice they use but it's so limited with their menu. I really wish when ordering Alfredo pasta I could choose pasta other than ziti or spaghetti. I'm a penne and angel hair fan. On the in person menu there's an Alfredo dish that comes with broccoli and chicken. When you order from the slice app you can add chicken but I have to request broccoli and hope they see the note. Other than that issue this place has great food.“

“3 of us went, it was my first time going there. The waitress was very accommodating. We ordered a meat lovers pizza 🍕. BACON, PEPPERONI, HAMBURG. Let me tell you when that pizza came to the table, I was in Awe. Looked like a piece of Artwork. Taste was unbelievable. I am very picky, and very rarely patronize a establishment twice. This pizza place will be the only one I go to from now on. We took home 3 pieces, and a real first happened. I was walking pass the kitchen, saw my roommate eating pizza at the kitchen table. Big smile on his face. He left me one slice. That's fine with me, because when the restaurant opens up, I'm going to order another pizza 🍕 today. Bottom line, if you are looking for a delicious pizza 🍕, go to Vito's Pizza House. They have been open since 1978, 46 years, should tell you something. Oh, by the way, they are closed on Wednesday.

Parking: Spots right out front“

“I'm very disappointed. Yesterday, we chose Bond 124 to gather with family after a family members funeral. It was not our first choice, but the other restaurant was closed for vacation. We had remembered attending a grad party at Bond in May that was fabulous, so we thought we would give it a try for lunch. It was about 12:30 p.m. on a Friday. There was one other table occupied and maybe one or two people at the bar. Our waitress was great at first, came right over, brought waters and provided menus. We ordered drinks, which she quickly got confused with, but we thought nothing of it. We placed our order and began our wait. About 20 minutes later, Sam came to the table and asked if we wanted our food orders brought all at once or as they were made because the cheese buger and chicken sandwich ordered was already cooked. We said sure, bring them out as they are made, assuming they would just be a few minutes apart. Nope! First of all, she brought out the cheesebuger and not the chicken sandwich. At least 15 minutes later, the deep dish pizzas ordered came out. At this time, she informed me my soup (which I ordered as my meal) was not available. I asked Sam what soups she did have, and she responded, "I don't know" (Not let me check). When I pushed to know, she huffed off and went to look. Now we had to ask for the chicken sandwich that still hadn't been brought out, at which time she said it was coming soon. We are now at least 30 minutes since the first meal hit the table, and I still didn't have my bowl of soup. Finally, the chicken sandwich came out, and still no soup. When my soup finally came out, everyone else at our table had already finished eating. Due to the sad event that brought us together in the first place, I didn't bother complaining, but to say we will not be back or recommend this restaurant is an understatement. With so few guests, how does this happen. Where was the manager??“

“just ordered 2 large Italian grinders and they were great. fresh bread lots of meat and didn't have to pay extra for lettuce, tomatoes and peppers !“