19 Best Italian Restaurants near Ofallon

“Over the years, Bella Milano has been a favorite restaurant for me and my wife. We love the food, service and atmosphere. I have also done dozens of business seminars there and utilized their catering. My wife recently celebrated her birthday, and she was craving Bella Milano's Lasagna. Our visit started well as our reservation was on time and we were waited on by a friendly waitress in a timely manner. Our appetizers came out quickly also. However, there was a much longer than normal delay in our entrees coming out. The waitress did stop by to apologize for our wait twice which we appreciated, but the wait was becoming an issue. A gentleman whom we later found out was Tom the owner, stopped by to apologize and then gave us free appetizer cards, comped a portion of our bill and even included desserts. He was very friendly, but more importantly, very sincere in wanting us to leave happy. He let us know that our food would be out in a minute. We were really impressed and it felt great to be appreciated by the owner and his commitment to giving us a great dining experience. Well, Tom came back a minute later and told us "You can't make this up, but when they were taking your lasagna out of the oven it fell on the floor". I can only imagine what was going through his mind as he came back to tell us this news! He said it would take 20+ minutes for another, which really didn't sit well with us at this point. The worst part was that was what my wife really wanted for her birthday dinner. Tom immediately asked my wife if there was anything else he could make for her quickly and at no cost to us, but that he would make a new lasagna for her to take home as well. I simply can't say how impressed we were with Tom's dedication and sincerity to turn a potentially very negative experience into a positive one. There are a lot of restaurants we can go to, and thanks to Tom's efforts, Bella Milano will remain one of our favorites! If you want to go to a restaurant where you know your business is actually appreciated, think Bella Milano's!“

“Dined in tonight and had phenomenal service. Food was amazing as well! I could go on and on about how great our waiter was.“

“The food was delicious. We had reservations for later but they were able to accommodate us when we arrived early. Mitch, our server, was very helpful.“

“Always enjoy dining at Joe’s, cozy atmosphere with excellent food and dining options. Can’t beat the Lunch specials!“

“Not only do they serve delicious food, but they also have a commendable mission of employing and supporting people with autism. It's heartwarming to see a local business making such a positive impact in the community.

I recently used their catering service for an event, and I couldn't be happier. The food was fantastic, and the service was top-notch. If you're looking for great food and a business that gives back to the community, I highly recommend Pasta Fare!“

“Everything good , expect the restroom need more attention“

“The last time I visited the Olive Garden, it was almost ok food. This time we were reluctant to go but had a gift card that needed used. It was really pretty good this ti.e. prompt aervice and the Mushroom ravioli was quite delicious. Salad and breadsticks were just ok, a little too salty.“

“The service was friendly and efficient. Their portions were very generous and reasonably priced. Everything was delicious.“

“Great food!! Fast and friendly service!!“

“AMAZING place! Love the food & the staff. Always will go back.“

“First time here on our way to airport and it was awesome! Food was delicious, priced great and service was great! Highly recommend!“

“I love this place! It off such a large variety of items, it never gwwets mundane. The fries stay hot, even after the journey home is complete. The traditional gyro is my favorite. But the Philly cheese, burgers, Greek salads, and chicken pitas are also awesome! Ya gotta' go!“

“Some lunches just show up…
and some take over the whole afternoon in the best possible way.

This was the latter.

We grabbed a table on the patio, soaked in that sun-drenched Belleville afternoon, and from the jump—it just felt right. Warm light, easy energy, that perfect mix of relaxed and lively where you instantly settle in and stay a little longer than planned.

And then the food hit.

The shrimp pizza? A total standout. Bold, creative, and perfectly balanced—one of those dishes that makes you pause mid-bite because you weren’t expecting it to be that good.

Then came the crunchy grouper… and wow. Crispy, golden, layered with flavor, and finished with just enough sweetness to elevate the whole thing. It’s the kind of dish that makes you rethink what you order next time… because now you want it again.

Now let’s talk drinks—because details matter.
The gin and tonic was spot on. Clean, crisp, beautifully balanced.

And here’s the twist—I didn’t even ask what tonic they used (which, if you know me, is borderline shocking). I trusted our waitress… and she absolutely delivered.

Speaking of her—she was fantastic. Warm, attentive, effortless. The kind of service that doesn’t interrupt the moment, it enhances it.

☀️ Final Take

Great patio. Great food. Great energy.

This wasn’t just lunch—it was one of those “let’s sit here a little longer” kind of afternoons. And honestly, that’s the magic.

Tavern On Main gets it right.“

“I always order online. I've been getting the Pretty Pizza for the entire 5/6 years I've lived here. maybe in the past year, I've intermittently ordered a 1/2 PP and 1/2 BBQ. Somehow my order didn't come out right today. Is the app glitchy? Staff said the second half wasn't even selected, so THEY chose cheese pizza for me. not really happy. My number was available. Couldn't someone have CALLED me before making this? I'm taking a break from your establishment.“

“Kayla was our server and she had great recommendations since it was our first time. They have several home made salad dressings and the caesar was great! The hand tossed pizzas were good too.“

“Great service! Great food also!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I don’t know what kind of wizardry Marcos Pizza is practicing, but this was the hottest, freshest pizza I’ve ever had delivered in my life. Not “oh it’s still warm” hot. I mean “did this pizza teleport straight from the oven into my hands?” hot. The cheese was still bubbling like it was alive. The crust had that perfect crisp-but-soft situation going on. Every bite tasted like it had just been introduced to heat five seconds ago. I half expected the delivery driver to be wearing oven mitts. 10/10. Will absolutely burn my mouth again. Worth it. 🍕🔥“

“Subs are awesome 👍🏻 Quit eating breads recently but love the chicken teriyaki Philly sooo much I decided to get it in a bowl and toss it all over spinach when I got home ..it was amazing 🤩 So I'll still be visiting regularly once a week. Staff are super friendly and helpful..“

“Had an awesome server today Chelsea! She was friendly, and responsive. She did an amazing job when some extremely unkind patrons were abusive towards her, and disturbed my elderly father. The food was awesome as always. Coming back often!“