16 Best Italian Restaurants near Altoona

Johnny's Italian Steakhouse Italian • $$
550 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Altoona

Customers` Favorites

Porterhouse Steak and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Chocolate Lava Cake with Cinnamon Ice Cream
Four Cheese Ravioli & Shrimp Rosa
Johnny's Filet Medallion Trio
Midwest's Best Filet Midnon
Johnny's Veal Sinatra
Johnny's Steak Deburgo
Loaded Baked Potato
French Onion Soup
Turtle Cheesecake

“Megan Bond is the waitress you want! Great service and great food!“

4.4 Superb551 Reviews
Breadeaux Pizza Pizza Delivery • $
825 17th Avenue Southwest, Altoona

Customers` Favorites

Triple Topper Medium Gourmet Pizza
Build Your Own Round Pizza
Western Chicken
Supreme Pizza
Sausage

“The Breadeaux Special pizza was amazing! But even more amazement was to be had...the Salad!!! Holy Deaux I was Not expecting that“

4.3 Superb106 Reviews
Portofino's Italian Restaurant & Pizza Italian • $
711 South Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny - 8.47 miles

Customers` Favorites

Veal and Shrimp Capri
Chicken Alfredo Pizza
Shrimp Florentine
Portofino's Salad
Chicken Damabianca
Veal Parmigiana
Chicken Marsala
Soup of the Day
Lobster Ravioli
Sampler Platter

“We love Portofinos!!! The salmon dishes are my favorites!!! Great soups and yummy bread!!! We're close, so we walk there often!!!“

4.6 Superb454 Reviews
Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta Italian • $
1802 North Ankeny Boulevard Ste 100A, Ankeny - 9.69 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Mac and Cheese Pizza
Chicken Marsala Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza Slice
Chicken Caesar Pizza
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Large Cheese Pizza
Cheese Pizza Slice
Nonna's Tortellini
Spinach Ravioli
Chicken Alfredo

“Had the Tuscan Slice, which was a great combination of flavors and perfect crust! Great selection and quick! Will definitely be back.“

4.6 Superb405 Reviews
Baratta's Restaurant and Catering | Italian Italian • $$
2320 South Union Street, Des Moines - 9.09 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Strips with Our House Red Sauce
Chicken Amaggio Sandwich
Spaghetti & Meatball
Chicken Carbonara
Meatball Sandwich
Eggplant Al Forno
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Alfredo
Americano Salad
Salad Dressing

“Staff was great in helping the family celebrate my moms 50th! I have never had a poor experience in the times I have been there.“

4.5 Superb356 Reviews
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Lucca Italian • $
420 East Locust Street, Des Moines - 7.99 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cracked Pepper Pasta Is Dope
Eggplant Parmigiana
Goat Cheese Salad
Pasta Primavera
Caesar Salad
Dessert Trio
Salmon Pasta
Ceasar Salad
Lucca Salad
Panna Cotta

“What a great atmosphere and the food was amazing. Will be back many more times.“

4.7 Superb77 Reviews
Bonfire Restaurant & Bar Italian • $$
410 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny - 8.71 miles

Customers` Favorites

Tiramisu with Whipped Cream and Strawberry
Fried Mozzarella Balls with Marinara
Steak with Herb Butter
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Martini
Penne Vodka
Bonfire

“This food was like having a fantastic home cooked Italian dish made for you. Everything was extremely fresh and full of flavor. If you enjoy pasta you need to stop here!!“

4.6 Superb111 Reviews
Scornovacca's Bakery Italian • $
1930 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines - 8.11 miles

Customers` Favorites

Almond Love Drops
Sugar Cookie
The Bubs

“So far I’ve only had the sugar cookies and I’m in love. I guess that’s why they are called Love Drops 😍😂 Great customer service as well! 10/10 would recommend 👍🏼👍🏼“

4.5 Superb22 Reviews
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Italian • $
770 Southeast Oralabor Road, Ankeny - 7.11 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Parmigiana Lunch Special
Chocolate Lasagna Brownie Cake
Chicken \u0026 Gnocchi Soup
Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara
Spaghetti \u0026 Meatballs
Chocolate Brownie Lazagna
Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno
Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo
Stuffed Chicken Marsala
Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

“Paige and team did a great job tonight for us! We visited after a little over a decade away and the place still looks good as new. You can see the team has a great atmosphere to work around, and that they exhibit a lot of care for what they do. Cooks did a great job on my steak and the bar was fast to get drinks out, and Paige did a great job making sure we were constantly attended to. Thank you for a great night team!“

4.3 Superb243 Reviews
Gino's Restaurant & Lounge Italian • $$
2401 SE Tones Dr # 17, Ankeny - 6.63 miles

“Closed for good will miss it always. Wish I could have gotten some of the cool lounge furniture.“

3.5 Good8 Reviews
Tumea & Sons Restaurant Italian • $$
1501 Southeast 1st Street, Des Moines - 8.51 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fettuccine Alfredo Added Broccoli
House Made Chicken Strips
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Wisconsin Cheese Soup
Chicken Saltimbocca
Veal Saltimbocca
Sausage Sandwich
Chicken Marsala
Asiago Chicken
Chicken Diablo

“5 star family classic eatery.“

4.7 Superb138 Reviews
Fazoli's Italian • $
930 East 1st Street, Ankeny - 8.28 miles

Customers` Favorites

12 Signature Garlic Breadsticks with Large Dipping Sauce
Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
Breadsticks with No Garlic Butter
New York Style with Strawberries
Baked Spaghetti with Meatballs
Fettuccini Alfredo and Lasagne
Three-Cheese Tortellini Alfredo
Supreme Pizza Baked Spaghetti
Cheesy Double-Stack Lasagna
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

“Fast, polite and kind service with ordering and additional breadsticks. Speaking of the breadsticks, they are delicious as well as their entrees. The sampler platter is perfect to satisfy hunger both initially and portions saved for later.“

4.2 Good354 Reviews
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Italian • $
6157 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines - 10.11 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fettuccine Alfredo Our Signature Alfredo Made Fresh in-House Every Day Served over Fettuccine
Chicken \u0026 Gnocchi a Creamy Soup Made with Roasted Chicken Italian Dumplings and Spinach
Black Tie Mousse Cake Chocolate Cake Dark Chocolate Cheesecake and Creamy Custard with Icing
Spaghetti Topped with Your Choice of Homemade Marinara or Meat Sauce Prepared Fresh Daily
Chicken & Gnocchi a Creamy Soup Made with Roasted Chicken Italian Dumplings and Spinach
Chicken Parmigiana a Classic with Our Homemade Marinara and a Side of Spaghetti
Minestrone Fresh Vegetables Beans and Pasta in a Light Tomato Broth
Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccine Alfredo Tossed with Sautéed Shrimp
Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara
Chicken Marsala Fettuccine

“Thank you for the service, Hannah! You took such great care of my family. We haven’t been in years, but we will certainly be coming back and requesting you! Our girls loved you and said they want to work there when they grow up. The food was delicious (great recommendations), but we just wanted to say that we really appreciated the experience with you as our waitress more than anything else!“

4.1 Good234 Reviews
Scorno's Pizza & Pasta - Des Moines Italian • $
1930 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines - 8.11 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Parmesan Romano
Creamy Romano Dressing
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Mama's Meatball Pizza
Appetizer Sampler
Small Combo Pizza
Chicken Cavatelli
Meatball Sandwich
Half Onion Rings
All Meat Pizza

“My family loves Scornovacca’s. Been going there for years. Great food and great friendly service. One of the best pizzas in town!“

4 Good141 Reviews
Latin King Italian Dining Italian • $$
2200 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines - 6.08 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Spiedini Half N Half
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Italian Fried Mozzarella
Strawberry Shortcake
Pollo Alla Marsala
Chicken Scarpara -
Toasted Raviolis
Chicken Alfredo
Chicken Marsala
Baked Lasagna

“It had been quite awhile. Latin King DSM. So happy to say everything was excellent. Our server Jennifer was attentive & knowledgeable, a complete delight. We got there on a Wednesday at 11 am and it was quickly filling up. The food was divine. Side salads, Calamari, Chicken Spiedini, Veggie Platter & Penne Regine. There were 3 of us and we could not finish the amazing Strawberry Shortcake which was a special dessert.“

4.1 Good502 Reviews
Bianchi's Hilltop Restaurant Pizza • $
2820 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines - 4.78 miles

Customers` Favorites

Homemade Cheese Cake Topped with Cherrie
Fettuccine Alfredo with Crispy Chicken
Sausage Extra Sausage Pizza
Italian Sausage Sandwich
Lunch Italian Egg Rolls
Ham and Pineapple Pizza
Meat Lovers Pizza
Chicken Parmesan
Fried Ravioli 10
Grinder Sandwich

“We wish you a merry Christmas miss you we enjoy being with are children in Arizona but miss all you and your kindness want to say merry Christmas blessings to you and your family“

4.3 Superb295 Reviews

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