10 Best Italian Restaurants near Placida

“I want to give a shout out to Apulia Osteria Italiana. Yesterday, they went out of their way to prepare a dish for a gentleman on hospice that we care for. The dish brought a smile upon him that we haven’t seen in quite awhile! Thank you to the staff that made this possible❤️ and Thank you for such a lovely display of kindness!“

“Had a great takeout dinner from Sebastiano’s Bakery and everything was s
OUTSTANDING! The shrimp scampi was perfectly cooked with a rich buttery sauce, and the meat lasagna was hearty with great layers of meat and cheese. We also tried the desserts and they were incredible—the raspberry cannoli cream black forest cake was super moist and delicious, and the cannoli cookie with chocolate ganache was a unique special treat. If you’re looking for great Italian food or takeout spot in Englewood, this is the perfect place to go!“

“First time at Isabella’s and won’t be the last. Cozy, quiet little Italian gem in a strip mall just past Rotonda. As other reviews stated, the only downside (if you can even call it that) is that for a party of two, they give you two pieces of bread….BUT, they quickly offer to replenish bread and the dipping oil was great! Everything we had, from starter, to salad / soup, entrees (BIG portions, we brought home half of each!) and we split a Limoncello flute for dessert. And, the best part, our server, Antonella, was just the best - friendly, cheerful, attentive and couldn’t have asked for more! Looking forward to our next visit there!“

“We are spending some time in Englewood and a quick search for Friday afternoon delivery landed us at Bobarino’s Pizzeria. Sometimes that is exactly how you find a neighborhood gem.

The lady who answered the phone on Friday May 29 was outstanding. Professional, knowledgeable and genuinely helpful in getting our order right. She quoted us 45 minutes to an hour for delivery and I am not exaggerating when I say the food arrived at our door in under 30 minutes. That alone deserves recognition.

I ordered the Italian sub and it was very good. The bread was exceptional, the kind of bread I have not had since leaving New York. I requested roasted red peppers which they accommodated without hesitation and they were delicious. I was hoping for a housemade dressing on the side rather than a packet of Ken’s Italian and the meat could be a touch more generous, but small notes on an otherwise solid sandwich.

My wife ordered the chicken Alfredo and it did not quite hit the mark on this visit. We have seen the photos on their website and the menu looks fantastic so we are confident this was just an off night.

Three stars for now but we will absolutely be back to dine in and fully expect this place to earn five. The phone service, the speed of delivery and the quality of that bread tell us there is something special here worth returning for.

Recommended for anyone new to the area or just passing through.

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“This place was a gem! The best calzone we’ve ever had! The crust was off the charts🙌🏻🔥 Savanna was a great server and she took good care of us! We will take the drive and come back!!!“

“Best food, and service. Service personal very friendly. We dont eat Italian food anywhere else.“

“This is a fantastic restaurant! From the time you are greeted at the door by the owner Ana, a tiny lady with a smile as big as the sun, everything lives up to your expectations. The food is delicious and there is a mountain of it on the plate. We recommend the Veal Parmesan Special on Saturdays, but we have never had a bad meal. The service couldn't be better! Maria, the owner's daughter, Hortensia and all the other servers are so kind and helpful that they feel like your own family. WE LOVE THE PLACE! Gail & Jay Johnson, 2024“

“This is a restaurant and menu you will enjoy!
We had a small issue while dining…and it could not have been handled better by the mgr., Sarah. She went way beyond what was necessary to make our experience special.
All 4 of us would highly recommend Scarpa’s!
Desserts were also outstanding!!!“

“Thank you Stefanos for the best food drunk of the year. Tender Turkey , sausage stuffing , mashed potatoes and gravy and string beans. Topped off with Apple pie. It was wonderful. I gobbled till I wobbled. Two thumbs up 👍“

“This location made me a super fresh Greek salad and the staff were very friendly and courteous. Hot, fresh and plenty of toppings for this price point. It’s rare to find such genuinely sweet people working behind the counter anywhere. It got my attention and we were happy with our decision to go with Howie’s for a cheap meal!“