50 Best Italian Restaurants near Hazel Crest

“My husband Jack and I celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary tonight, and on a last minute whim he chose Bella Mia. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of phenomenal, and I had to write this review immediately. The moment we walked in, we were greeted not only by the host and hostess, but also by several staff members and even guests at the bar. The atmosphere was warm, cozy, welcoming, and incredibly friendly. Pure class. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and perfectly accented with soft candlelight, making the evening feel special and intimate. We sat at the bar and were welcomed by Gina, the bartender, who was extremely attentive and genuinely kind, making us feel right at home. The food was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. The owner, Randy, came by to greet us and his personality was truly infectious. He had us laughing nonstop and made our night even more memorable. We also had the pleasure of sitting next to Marcy and Dick, regulars who have been coming since day one. Even though this was our very first visit, we felt like part of the Bella Mia family. From the staff to the clientele, the love and pride behind this place are undeniable. Bella Mia is truly one of a kind and deserves all the recognition it receives. We felt all the love and will absolutely be back again and again. Jessica O’Grady“

“We had our daughters baby shower! Everything was outstanding the food was so good and the room was beautiful! Thank you“

“I've been a customer of Mary's since she first opened, hobbling around on a leg scooter with an injured foot her first couple of weeks in business! She has developed Caffe Milan into an absolutely incredibly delicious, dependable deli & catering service! We've never been disappointed whether it's been for a yummy sandwich or a catered order for a family event or a fundraiser! 10 stars!“

“I have loved this place my whole life! Best pizza on the south side!“

“Fantastic restaurant, warm & relaxed atmosphere. Great food, reasonable prices. Gattos has been a family favorite of ours for over 20 years.“

“Pyszne jedzenie, miła obsługa bardzo pozytywna atmosfera. każdemu z czystym sercem polecę. owoce morza pychota. Bywam prywatnie i z grupami i każdy wraca zadowolony“

“Popped in with my daughter after plans at a different restaurant fell apart. Most fortuitous.

Best Italian beef I've had in a long time. Maybe ever. No lie. The frickin gravy/dip on the side is elite.

My daughter had the BBQ pork sandwich, which she let me try, and *that* was one of the best BBQ pork sandwiches I've ever had, too.

So good!

Great food, great service. We'll be back.“

“I recommend everything it’s delicious & delightful service ❤️ I treated myself to dessert today. Can’t get top notch spumoni anywhere 😉“

“If ever there was a place which resonates the Billy Joel song “Scenes from an Italian restaurant “ This place is IT! Visited for the first time on 2/14/26. The aroma as we entered was so inviting. Met the owners/ daughter and mom. So very sweet and funny too. Our server was Candy. She was working very hard on a busy Valentine’s Day. I had the lasagna and I can honestly say it was the best lasagna I’ve ever had in my life! The ricotta filling was so whipped and light. It was just delightful and so delicious. The bomba ice cream was scrumptious! Cannot wait to return to this gem of a restaurant!! 🇮🇹“

“Great service from the. Chef and Gustavo server will come back again“

“I had a catered event on October 2nd. The food was excellent!! Especially the Italian beef and Mac and cheese. Went to drop off stuff snd decided to have lunch since we were there. The Reuben was to die for!! As was the beef sandwich. We also loved the fries. Thank you Jim for making the food for our 30th anniversary party . I would highly recommend using them for all of your catering needs. And if you are in Thorton, pick up lunch. You won’t regret it.“

“i have been to Vinny's Clam Bar before and i know all the people there and becky is so sweet and awesome and she is fun and she makes me feel good but i am coming back on saturday night and that is because becky is my friend and i would love to see her again she thinks that i am nice to her and the staff is wonderful. love Alex“

“Their pizza is delicious. My family loves pizza. We have tried many is the surrounding area and nothing compares to Guardi's. It has become a staple for take out in my house. Their service is great (I have never arrived and had to wait for my order) and the employees have always been extremely friendly and sufficient. It's worth giving them a try.“

“Had A great experience today at Olive Garden! Dafne Was an amazing waitress. She was constantly checking to make sure I had everything I needed. The host as well made sure to inform me of who will be taking care of me today and letting me know they would be with me shortly. The service and communication was great. I don't come here often so it was good to have a good experience.“

“EXCELLENT FOOD! Great service“

“Pyszne jedzenie, miła obsługa bardzo pozytywna atmosfera. każdemu z czystym sercem polecę. owoce morza pychota. Bywam prywatnie i z grupami i każdy wraca zadowolony“

“Amazing food! Had the Buffalo chicken pizza and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend 💯“

“Everything was delicious and the service was outstanding.“

“Italian cooking. …outdoor music as well.“

“So me and my daughter and grandchildren were supposed to go to longhorn steakhouse but the wait time to get a table was over an hour long. It was on a Saturday night and everything was pretty much crowded and wait time rediculous. So we usually go to the Barracos in evergreen Park but we were in the Orland neighborhood so decided to get dinner out there. I am so glad we went to Barracos our here it was so nice the food was delicious the drinks were amazing and the waitress was outstanding she made sure that our glasses were filled with soda if a refill was needed and came back to see if we needed anything else. Also the food was so delicious my son in law wanted us to bring him back a pizza so we got carry out food to take home. I will definitely be coming back to this location again service was excellent ❤️“

“Great food decent prices will definitely be back!!♥️“

“The cheeseburgers are awful and thin. Our server was rude. My boyfriend woke up the next morning vomiting all day from eating there the night before. We will never come back.“

“Amazing staff, amazing food. 🤌“

“Good food. Excellent courteous and fast service.“

“Wasn’t able to complete the survey online but I wanted to make sure to recognize our amazing server Jordan D. He was very attentive and friendly and made our dining experience great! Even with it being busy, he made sure to check on us frequently and make sure everything was good.“

“Delicious food,one of my fav places to eat.Food is made fresh and they don’t take a long time to make it.Staff is friendly and always tries to accommodate.I wish they had an outdoor area to eat.That would take this location to the next level.Other than that,10/10 EVERY TIME.Also,check out Homeslice Pizza next door!
Side note:I typically place a To-go order.“

“Tony and his entire family are amazing, gracious people. Not to mention the food is delicious. If you want to feel you're at a close family atmosphere with great food, look no further! See you guys soon !“

“Detroit pizza is great. 7“

“Food is decent... Only thing I don't like is that when you phone order and they tell you food will be ready in 5 min. It won't be. They put the fries or other food in when you arrive to pickup your order. I get what's behind it.. I guess some people don't show up and food goes to waste but I think they should keep an phone number log of people that order and actually show up to pick their food up. If you tell me to be there in 10 min I just want to walk in , pay and move on, not wait another 15 min.. parking lot is way too small for this.“

“My only complaint is I’m mad I just found out about this place. We ordered a sausage pizza, it’s right up there in my top 5 best pizza’s. It’s very well seasoned and they don’t skimp on the sausage. Delicious pizza, Friendly costumer service , and the price wasn’t bad at all. My husband loved it too and he’s very hard to please when it comes to pizza. We will definitely be becoming regular customers.“

“Took a drive up with my girl to Oh Boy, Worth, IL. Ended up having a piznic at nearnby Swallow Cliffs where she used to go toboggan when she was a kid.
Rookie mistake ordering 2 mediums on 1/2 price Tuesday. (Only applies to family size on up)
Sausage and Pepperoni and a Veggie. Both were pretty good. Savory sauce. 7.5/10“

“fantastic food.. service was great very enjoyable atmosphere be there again and again“

“Everything it’s so good !!!“

“AMAZING PIZZA! Our new favorite spot!! We had a medium pizza, half pepperoni and half sausage and it was OUSTANDING. Amazing sauce, not sweet, I love that they put the pepperoni under the cheese. We had bone in wings with Memphis BBQ which was super good, & Lemon pepper boneless which are the best I’ve had. Place is a gem!“

“Food is always excellent!“

“I've been coming to Rosati’s Pizza in Matteson for over 6 years now, and they’ve never disappointed. The food is consistently delicious — from the perfectly crispy thick crust pizzas to the hearty pastas and sandwiches, everything is always fresh and flavorful. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the quality has remained solid over the years. Whether I’m picking up or getting delivery, I can always count on Rosati’s to hit the spot. Definitely one of my go-to places in the area!“

“great little place and the food is awesome“

“Paisan’s is my go to since moving to Naperville. I came from Evergreen Park, so I’m used to better pizza than most places I’ve tried. Paisan’s has been the only place that has been great across the board!“

“Amazing buffet! All you can eat! Delicious Italian food! Amazing waitresses!“

“Great food and an awesome location!“

“Ava is a model employee. There are no words to describe her attentiveness and patience. She very knowledgeable with the menu and a great asset to your establishment. She has a warm, welcoming and extremely kind. I pray God continually blesses her.“

“food and service is great!“

“Love the coffee and breakfast sandwich options, have had lunch here a few times—all great experiences. Really like the grilled cheese. Chill/cozy vibe.“

“their pizza is fantastic Monday half price pizza all the food is freshly made eggplant excellent their hamburgers r the best“

“Best Food! Yummy ☺️💛 Delicious!“

“Was the takeout order supposed to be thin crusted? And by time I got it home, it felt like it was double crusted and ugh, not totally cooked. So I'll hit that doughy in the bottom of the crust side of that, it was okay. Ended up eating most of the toppings off of it, but that was it.“

“This place is such a hidden gem! Catered from them for Xmas eve and had my birthday dinner there a week before. Actually also had my rehearsal dinner there almost 10 years ago lol! Can't say enough good things.. they let me put in a last minute order for Christmas Eve so I didn't have to cook a ton of pasta, and gave me extra vodka sauce!!! Love Louisa's will be back again and again :)“

“Great pizza all around!! All the ingredients taste fresh, and the pizza is always in perfect shape when you get the box in your hands. Crust is thin and extremely crispy(order it well done). They bring the pizza out to your car when you pick it up. Great service, great pizza.“

“Live Dj that plays for the crowd.“