50 Best Italian Restaurants near Thomaston

“Absolutely the best lunch we have ever had. Staff exceptional and Chef over the top. We will definitely be back for many more lunches. All of you are top of the line oh and the food is unbelievable“

“my partner and i had our first experience at Italian Al’s today now that they’re in New Milford again and were extremely impressed! they were so kind and generous in every way, including their portions. as soon as we walked up they offered samples that immediately drew us in.everything tasted very authentic and fresh! the fried ravioli was the best we’ve ever had - so crispy, cheesy, and the sauce was delicious. the meatball sub has 3 big meatballs with their sauce, stretchy mozzarella, and fresh shaved cheeses on top. the fried dough was hot, so chewy, and perfectly sweet. last but definitely not least, the freshly filled cannolis were crunchy and just as good or better than any you’d find in the nyc area.“

“We happened to be driving through and stopped for lunch. We were so glad that we did. Great chicken cutlet sandwich. Awesome chicken piccata. But we would come back for the soup alone. The Mona Lisa soup is hands down the best soup I have had out at a restaurant. It’s chicken, rice, spinach, lemon and some magical seasonings..with homemade croutons and sliced lemon on the side. Absolutely delicious. We ordered more to take home. Our server was friendly and helpful and really knew the menu. She was great. We will definitely back.“

“One of my favorite restaurants, I love the tagatelli and the desserts. Unfortunately my husband wasn’t impressed with the squid ink pasta . But I love the food !!“

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

“A++ great time❤️ celebrating Father’s Day, impeccable service Nadine & staff, the dinners & dessert incredible all around ❤️❤️❤️“

“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🥰“

“We really like the food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommended!“

“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!“

“It was our first time here, the waitress was very friendly and attentive, the food was amazing , with large portions.we had the Mediterranean Seafood over Linguine, then Tiramisu for dessert. Next time I’m in Torrington ,we will be back!!“

“This is always my choice for my birthday celebration. I have a hard time choosing between the scampi and veal Diorio. Went with the veal and as always not disappointed. My husband had the scampi so I got a taste 😊. We shared the chopped salad which is more than enough for 2!! I recommend the Pear Pressure martini 😂“

“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.“

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

“This Italian restaurant is truly exceptional and consistently goes above and beyond every single time. Whether we’re dining in for a casual dinner or hosting a larger event with their catering, the experience is always outstanding.

The food is absolutely incredible — authentic, flavorful, and made with such care. Every dish tastes homemade and fresh, from the sauces to the desserts. Whenever we’ve had parties catered, our guests always rave about the food and ask where it’s from. It’s become our go-to recommendation without hesitation.

Beyond the amazing food, the service and attention to detail really set them apart. They genuinely care about their customers and it shows. We’re so lucky to have a place like this — highly, highly recommend! 🍝🇮🇹“

“Gina and Mark are truly wonderful people!“

“Food was delicious , service always excellent. Owner Nick and his family do an outstanding job , make sure you try it!“

“great food .service not so good . had to ask to have dirty dishes removed . staff walking around eating pizza . will try again soon .“

“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“

“First time trying, got some takeout … pizza: was great… plenty of toppings and cooked well! Quesadillas: were delicious, stuffed perfectly and great portion as well! The pasta fagioli hit the spot! We will definitely be back to try more!“

“Came upon this restaurant while driving up North. Absolutely wonderful. Food is so well prepared and fresh. Desserts the best. A real gem.“

“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“

“yes if they only have Pizza and not main course. My Broccoli tastes like it was frozen there was no snap no crunch, I love the pizza the wings everything was good we couldn't eat it I don't know if they were rushing it or what“

“We went last night, SOOOOO GOOOD!!!!! I got a short rib special over pappardelle as an entree - with escarole and beans for an appetizer. My daughter had angel hair pasta and garlic bread with cheese - her fave. We ended with Affogato and rice pudding, and took a cannoli home. I must say, not only was the service phenomenal, our waitress’ was beyond wonderful, so service oriented, and her daughter shares the same name as mine does. From start to finish it was such a fantastic experience and the food was amazing, so much left over - we will be eating the leftovers for a week!! We will definitely be back!“

“Great grinders & can’t beat the prices. High recommend to try them.“

“Superior customer service, friendly atmosphere and food is exceptional. Try the Linguine Gamberi. Sooo good.“

“5 star breakfast sandwiches and they even have GF bread. Outstanding! We inhaled them on the ride to the bridgeport ferry. Thank you!“

“Ordered Doordash from here tonight for our family if 6.. OMG. Food was amazing! Honestly I have driven by this place a thousand times. If not for a friends recommendation I'm not sure I would have tried it. All I have to say is the chicken francese was AmAzInG!“

“Delicious food, great service, calm and beautiful dining room.“

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

“We visited for the first time this afternoon! staff is very friendly. purchased some fresh linguine & vodka sauce. came home, cooked it up with chicken & it was SO delicious. The best pasta I've ever had! HIGHLY recommend Pasta Heaven! ❤️“

“Always a good meal. Friendly atmosphere and service.“

“Fresh high quality ingredients. Try the Chicken Cutlet omg so good! Ceasar Salad also yummy. I got it with Chicken. Portions are great and the quality is amazing. Very fair pricing.“

“Outstanding food! I’ve stopped here twice and love the effort on the obvious “homemade” efforts that makes it so good. Chowder was great, and the 30 year old recipe for the lasagna (as the menu boasts) did NOT disappoint. Try this spot, don’t rush or be in a hurry, and enjoy the food and obvious effort that’s put into to making it as good as it truly is. I plan on continuing to explore the menu and specials when they’re to be had. Enjoy!“

“Great vibe, pizza is fantastic, there’s a nice patio and the prices aren’t bad!“

“We 4 ladies came from Michigan to attend a celebration, honoring our pastor: Apostle Fred Harris. This was his hometown. Attendance in Connecuit, church Rock of Ages, Bishop James Holly. From there, this beautiful Sunday (9/14) we ate at Pizza Castle Resturaunt. No complaints! The staff was nice. Our server was excellent, in spite of the customers shw servied! 17 of us alone at our table. Food: Excellent!“

“The work for this place is great great food great staff from the chef to the the waitress they are all such great people family rock never ate nothing I didn't like never had to wait on nothing very fast very polite ways taking food home it like if I order something I could eat off it all day sometimes the next day summer coming nicecday they have the patio and ask the chef will make it your way out of 5 stars if I could I give 10 it a,must try and take my word you will be back.“

“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.“

“This place is amazing! Unreal scenery, the food is top notch, the best drinks, friendliest staff. The new ownership really turned this place around!“

“Great Pizza“

“Good food and service, Claudia is the best!“

“There clam casino pizza is the best I've ever had!“

“I think my husband and I found our new go to restaurant. Food is delicious, tried the pizza last night will definitely order another pizza My husband tried the Philly Cheesesteak said best cheesesteak he has ever eaten.“

“Always our go to when we want a delicious meal and generous portions. The best Lobster Bisque hands down and we’ve tried many. The staff is always super friendly and attentive. Chef Gould is on point with his presentation and his meals are the best in the area.“

“Tried their pizza tonight and it is by far the best pizza I have had in a long time. We had the pup in the car for pickup and they even brought it out to us with plates and napkins. The ingredients tasted so fresh and homemade. We will make the trip from Watertown from now on to go here. Great job to all who work here and own this restaurant!“

“Giovanni's has the best food. I recommend the chicken parm and steak and pizza but all of their food is good. You won't be disappointed no matter what you get. Highly recommended!!!!“

“My husband and I stopped in to have our last meal in Connecticut before heading back to Arkansas.. Special shout out to Judy for Her positive attitude and hospitality🤍🙏🏼 she and the other team members made our night, the Holidays were so rough for us this year with my Grandmother passing away this Christmas Eve.. it was nice to be greeted with a friendly smile and warm conversation in a clean and welcoming atmosphere. Thank you so much! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎆“

“We live in Oakville and we have been getting our take out from Paradise for over 15 years. We just love everything there. We are never disappointed. They have saved us on many occasions with their party pizza, which is so reasonably priced. My kids would always have a lot of friends over, we can feed everyone and not break the bank. Dave and his staff are so friendly. We are actually on a first name basis because I am in there so often. The delivery drivers are awesome. If you haven't tried their food, please do.“

“We 4 ladies came from Michigan to attend a celebration, honoring our pastor: Apostle Fred Harris. This was his hometown. Attendance in Connecuit, church Rock of Ages, Bishop James Holly. From there, this beautiful Sunday (9/14) we ate at Pizza Castle Resturaunt. No complaints! The staff was nice. Our server was excellent, in spite of the customers shw servied! 17 of us alone at our table. Food: Excellent!“

“Waterbury is not what it used to be, BUT Wooster Pizza is GREAT!! It's not just pizza, their dinners are great! Nice portions, fabulous fresh made bread and great service! Their dinner choices vary from chicken, fish, beef and more. If your looking for a meal that will please your taste buds try Wooster Pizza, Lakewood RD., Waterbury, CT.“