10 Best Italian Restaurants in Joliet

“Agreed by my husband and I both, EASILY a top 3 pick for us since we started doing new food Friday a couple of months ago. Forno Pizzeria & Bar was AMAZING! Awesome service, great menu options for drinks and meals, made sure to get our little ones food out first, fabulous vibe, a complete 10/10 for us!!!!!!! Highly recommend if you haven't tried it!!!!“

“I brought my mom here for her birthday dinner before our show at the Rialto theater. We are not from the Joliet area and I was looking for a nice place that offered pescatarian options (vegetarian that eats seafood). A few minutes after we were seated, my mom had a dizzy spell and the staff was incredibly sweet and helpful. They swiftly brought her crackers and offered to do anything they could to help. Luckily the spell passed quickly and she was able to enjoy her delicious birthday meal. We ordered the brussels and the parmesan bruschetta to start, both delicious and we are still talking about those sprouts! We both had the salmon and smashed potatoes, both cooked perfectly and the smashed potatoes were addictive. We started with cocktails and ended with the baklava cheesecake, all excellent. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, from our sweet attentive waitress to the beautiful atmosphere of the tastefully decorated historic building, the meal, drinks and dessert...all perfect! Thank you Juliet's for a wonderful meal. We will see you again!“

“I love this place. I’ve been going here since I was young and love the food. They’ve messed up with my order couple of times, but they’ve always try to help + fix it. Good Burgers and Food.“

“Very hospitable staff. Took care of me without knowing that I was in the service. 5/5 recommend.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I recently stopped by Pops Italian Beef and Sausage, and I have to say, I was quite impressed! The atmosphere is friendly and clean, making it a comfortable place to grab a bite. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak, and it did not disappoint—bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked!

The seating options are good, which adds to the overall experience. As someone traveling in a semi-truck, I appreciated that there is parking available, although it's a bit limited. However, trucks come and go regularly, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding a spot.

Overall, a solid choice for a hearty meal. I highly recommend trying their Philly cheesesteak if you're in the area!“

“The best pizza !!! Crust thick but light !!! Great soda to choose from ....strawberry Crush ...my fav“

“That chicken parm sandwich was Delicious.
Super hot during my whole meal.
The cheesy potatoes were ok, i think i just like my stuff salty. Mashed Potatoes were good. French fries were crispy. The shop is pretty small with a big bathroom and slot machine area.“

“Our family has been going to Baci for many years & we always recommend to everybody looking for some fresh delicious pizza. Great family owned business.“

“First experience at Lou’s - I understand why it’s a Chicago staple. Very good deep dish, the scent was tempting me the whole drive home. A bit on the expensive side for a medium ($32), but worth it for a first time try. Very friendly and fast service for the pickup!“

“Came the watch the Canelo fight. Place is awesome. Line to get in moved at a great pace. Plenty of bar tenders to take drinks. Lots of televisions. Good food. Affordable. Lots of personnel. I was expecting a good time but I had a great time. Will definitely be back.“