12 Best Italian Restaurants in Cedar Rapids

“We love this place, Its a hidden gem in a stripe mall. You would never think such a good super nice, clean restaurant would be in there. We Live in Waterloo so this is our treat when we come to Cedar Rapids. The service here is always fantastic! The food is so good and you get nice size portions, for me they are actually huge because I don't eat much. The rolls are to die for and I personally love their salads. I like the small croutons they use, so much easier to eat. I actually think they would do much more business if they had their own stand a lone restaurant.“

“Stopped again after 2 years, I had the chicken & sausage vesuvio, was incredible!!! We ll be back! Our server was Jacob, did an outstanding j!!“

“I recently had a wonderful dining experience at Olive Garden. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, welcoming, and perfect for a relaxed meal with family and friends. The restaurant has a cozy Italian-inspired ambiance that makes the whole experience enjoyable.
The food was excellent, as always. The famous unlimited breadsticks were served fresh and warm, and the salad was crisp and flavorful. The pasta dishes were delicious and cooked perfectly, with rich sauces and generous portions. Whether you enjoy classic Italian favorites like fettuccine alfredo, lasagna, or chicken parmesan, Olive Garden consistently delivers great taste and quality.
The service was another highlight of our visit. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were comfortable throughout the meal. Our server checked on us regularly and ensured that our drinks, breadsticks, and salad were always refilled promptly.
The restaurant was clean, well maintained, and had a pleasant dining environment. It’s a great place for family dinners, celebrations, or even a casual night out.
Overall, Olive Garden in Cedar Rapids offers great food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend it and will definitely be visiting again soon.“

“What a hidden gem!!! Great food, absolutely the best ambiance and great service!!! Top notch!!!“

“Food was delicious. There were very generous portions. The temperature of the foods was just right. We will be back.“

“If you are looking for great food and friendly service- this is your place! I have tried many of their dishes and loved everything I have eaten. Word of advice: save room for dessert!!!“

“Very unique restaurant, love the atmosphere and the bar tables. Nice & cozy with the books. We had a very nice waiter, prompt service. Favorite dishes of the night were the Alfredo pasta dishes, lasagna, salmon. Thanks Again …🍷“

“The best Pizza I've had! Will be back :)“

“Best breadsticks in Iowa hands down!“

“EDITED: I have since spoke with someone higher up and they have fixed the issue. Ever since it's been fantastic there. Love them!We love pizza hut. It's a toss up between domino's and the hut for us. We may start picking domino's more often though. This last time we got a pizza with red sauce when we ordered garlic sauce. ??? I cant have red sauce unfortunately so I was bummed. But their food is yummy!“

“Got a bucket of beef ravioli and a bucket cheese ravioli and everyone loved them. Our carry out order was ready and hot. Sauces were delicious.“

“yes Huts of pizza good little confused done with the BLE and BCR&N me not you best pizza's in town called me osage back to basics“