47 Best Italian Restaurants near Windsor Locks

“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!“

“Always delicious food with great service!“

“Just had a great meal, great service, lovely little cafe, fresh cooked meals. Bread, salad and soup was fantastic. Generous servings and deserts. Will be back“

“I didn’t think it was possible, but the chicken Milanese grinder is better than ever!! and of course, the tricolor salad, always amazing. The delicious Cosmo, Peroni on draft and our wonderful server Gina made it a great night. Thank you!“

“Initially visited about 10 years ago. Hadn’t been back for. O particular reason. Recently decided to go back and we’ve been going there every couple of weeks since. Prices are very good and the food is excellent. Jason does a great job. Highly recommend.“

“Food is spectacular The best Italian since I moved to Connecticut Our server was excellent“

“I truly enjoyed our dinner, conversation, and the atmosphere. On an evening out to celebrate my husband's birthday with friends and we had the most wonderful meal. The atmosphere was warm and cozy, elegant but extremely comfortable and inviting. The staff friendly and helpful as can be. And omg the food, mmmmmmmmazing. Everything looked amazing, I will tell you I specifically had risotto balls, torched wedge salad, ricotta gnocchi with braisedbeef short rib ragu, and chocolate mousse. I can't look at regular salad the same way ever again and everything else was just amazing on it's own, and as a whole evening experience. Please do yourself a favor and set aside some time to have a meal here.“

“Great service and food as well😊“

“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.“

“I’ve been going here since I was a kid! Their food is great and specials are always fun, creative and tasty 😊 Great gluten free options too!“

“We celebrated our anniversary here tonight and it was incredible. Every single thing from the drinks, to the apps to the main dishes and even our dessert were all fantastic. Lisa and Mike on the bar were sweet, attentive and super personable. We had an amazing time!“

“Excellent food, very consistent“

“Elizabeth's is our favorite restaurant. The food is always good, fresh and large portions. have tried many different entrees and they are always delicious. Especially love their veal parmigiana and the stuffed soule!“

“We had dinner at your restaurant for the first time and it was AMAZING! The server, Bridget, was awesome! Our meals were soooooo good ! We will definitely be back!“

“What a discovery! We should be keeping this a secret but it would be terrible not to share. Reminds me of Carbone’s in the 1970s. Treat yourself to a part of Italy right in your backyard.“

“We had such a wonderful experience at Joey’s Garlic! The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered the penne a la vodka, shrimp scampi, and fried calamari, and every dish was full of flavor. The portions were huge—definitely family-style! Honestly, one plate would have been enough for both of us, and we still had plenty of leftovers to enjoy at home. The restaurant itself has a beautiful setting with an industrial hipster vibe, warm lighting, and a fun flare that makes the atmosphere really inviting. Service was excellent—our server was both fast and friendly, which made the evening even better. For the quality and size of the portions, the pricing was amazing and very affordable. We truly felt like we got more than our money’s worth. We’re already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu next time!“

“This has always been a wonderful restaurant. Tonight it was especially good our waiter Alex and the Manager Wilmamarie were incredibly caring when assisting me with ordering and cooking food that I can eat given my food and allergy restrictions! My meal was prepared exactly as needed and was delicious! If there is employee of the month then they both should get it.“

“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!“

“the most delicious Italian food in the area. always consistent and has the best chicken parm ever. all the soups are excellent. you will not get a bad meal here.“

“Yummy delicious and totally worth a visit to the truck 🛻“

“I’ve always enjoyed Olive Garden and their All You Can Eat soup and salad. My favorite used to be the chicken gnocchi soup. I took a star off my most recent experience because they have begun watering down the liquid base and they’re skimping on the chicken pieces. It was still tasty but seemed as though the restaurant was cutting a few corners to meet the budget.“

“Best pizza I have had in a long time.“

“The only pizza we'll eat. family members in MA sometimes as me to grab them a pie on my way when I visit!“

“Season pass holders at six flags. Come from Albany NY. We never make the trip without stopping at Nicky’s!! Delicious food, great prices, and excellent service!! Can’t wait to see you again, this summer!!“

“Our second time trying Verona and both times we were very happy with our food. Our first visit we got pizza to go and it was the best margarita pizza we’ve ever had. Tonight we dined in and had the most amazing meals. They were super busy today and were out of some items so we had to change our order but I am so glad we did. The penne ala vodka was the best I’ve ever had and my husband loved the lasagna. The server, Harmony, was so kind and attentive. Portion sizes were very generous and now I have lunch for tomorrow as well. We will definitely be back!“

“Can't wait to try the calzone here from Calzone Kev. He said well worth it. See you soon“

“You might not be able to sit down and eat here like most places, but the food is pretty darn good. First time customers and I am beyond impressed. Staff was kind and friendly. I ordered a meatball sub and it was great! It actually had meatballs and not the smooshed up patte cat food stuff. It had a garlic twang to it and it was still fricken awesome. I'm a VERY picky eater and I'm also not one for garlic. I'm not sure how the food is made, if it was the sauce or the meatballs but i will tell you it was delicious nonetheless. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! And for better or worse, they don't salt the French fries either. Even the few flavors of ice cream they had was good (I got the vanilla bean).💕😋 Definitely going back there again.“

“Stopped here on my way from Mass to Bradley (because to hell with expensive airport food, and I like to support local) to grab lunch, and I was not disappointed. Ordered a mini pizza, which at 10" was more than enough for 1. Fresh chicken, bacon and tomatoes, delicious tomato base, overall a very good pizza. I sat at one of the 3 barstools to eat a bit before I headed out, great spot to watch cars/people. Nice little place. Friendly staff.“

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

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

“Top notch quality product served. Best place for premium fresh meals for you dollar. Great atmosphere and the staff is fantastic!! Probably best place to go in the valley?“

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

“Best Calzone everrrrrrrr!!!!“

“My husband and I have dinner at Lulu's at least twice a week. They have the best drinks, food and staff. The French onion soup is the best in the area (in my opinion.) The wait staff is so friendly and always makes us feel like we're having dinner at a friend's house. We almost always run into old friends there and never feel rushed. They accommodate our "tweaked" meal requests with a smile. Love Lulu's to pieces! 🥰“

“We played a great round at Wintonbury Hills, then headed here for pizza and beers. 24 guys and all loved the pizza and wings we had, Perfect spot will be back, Sammy and the staff treated us great,“

“On Saturday, August 16, 2025, my husband and I had the pleasure of eating a late lunch/early dinner at this wonderful restaurant. The service was pleasant and prompt, the decor was beautiful, and the food was delicious! Before our entrees, we split the potato skins appetizer. I really liked the crispy skin. (I don't usually eat all of the skin of potato skins, preferring the filling instead, but I ate all of mine from Zanto's!) The Shrimp Scampi Provençal was one of the best versions of shrimp scampi that I've ever had. My husband raved about his dish of Scallops Massimo. I don't know if we'll ever be in that area of CT again, but if we are, we'll go out of our way to eat at Zanto's. 5/5“

“The original owner is back so we decided to order for the first time in a long time. It was a blast from the past! Same great food and service. Excellent pepperoni pizza, eggplant parm grinder, and meatballs. Their awesome sauce is back too! We were regulars until a few years ago and we’ll be regulars again.“

“I got the bourbon steak tips and they were really good! The steak and mashed potatoes were awesome - there were some lumps in the mash so I knew it was real potato and not instant mashed which was nice considering the affordable price point for steak tips. The broccoli was cooked great, it was completely unseasoned, not even any salt or oil, but personally I liked this because the steak and potatoes were so rich and flavorful, it was nice to have a bland component so as to not totally be over-salted. I was impressed! It was so yummy despite the fact that I walked home with it during a colder evening. Thanks chef!“

“Every time we come here it’s phenomenal“

“We stumbled across this hidden gem just last night. Great outdoor patio, live entertainment that was amazing. The food was excellent, service delightful, great drinks and met some nice fellow diners. The menu is incredible and everything we had was delicious. Go check this place out!“

“ordered a large pizza and fries after spending the day at six flags..amazing value for the price..pizza was delicious.“

“Very clean, lovely dining! Greek style pizza dough, lots of toppings, not greasy pizza. Salads were plentiful and then the wings were saucy and tender, not like other spots. It’s cheaper than the competitor down the street and family friendly. First time there and not the last“

“My 1st time trying their steak and cheese grinder and it was the bomb!! Now I've had hiccups with past orders. Overall I mess with Mr. Pizza✌“

“I ordered a chicken broccoli ranch medium pie and it was the best pie I’ve had in a while. I don’t usually write reviews, but I feel this pizzeria is not getting the attention it needs. It’s very clean and the service was phenomenal. I got my pizza delivered in 20 minutes! I’m glad I found this spot!“

“Delicious pizza! I’ve ordered from here twice. Once for delivery for a move day, we got three large pizzas, a salad, and some soda/juice to feed 5 people. All were cooked well and delicious and there was even leftovers!
Most recently I got their small hot honey pepperoni pizza for 3 people and that fed us all, 2 slices each with leftovers (8 slices in the small). We picked that order up and it was quick and efficient. It’s not a sit down restaurant, I think that’s the bar next door. You just pick up and walk out! I’d recommend!“

“I ordered a 16 inch steak and cheese grinder for the first time.It sucked it was over cooked and burnt one of the worst ones I ever ate i ate a 1/4 of it and threw the rest away“