13 Best Italian Restaurants in Evansville

“Pizza side is great. we found this gem a few weekends back. Unfortunately, the "adult swim" portion was lacking in knowledge and communication skills when we tried to take a dive and check out that section. (3/21/26) Yes, I was greeted. When I said oh only a few minutes left (literally 2 minutes.) I said "we would like to sit over on this side." I proceed to ask if my Service Dog in training could join us. would it be an issue to have lay under my feet? Back to I really do try to avoid making a scene or get something out of it. So, here's what needs to be addressed. I only have to answer two questions. Yes, I do have a service animal in training. Yes, he does provide for my medical needs. You do not need to know those needs. ADA and State Laws and rules state the following: He does not need to have a vest on or otherwise marked He doesn't need to show his training. If he misbehaves: barks other than to alert or getting in the way of staff we can be asked to leave you. In Indiana service animals in training are treated as if they are are a a service animal. These are things that are often overlooked in customer service and hospitality industries training. I seen it many times. I have forgotten to train new hires before when I worked in customer service and hospitality myself. I personally did not appreciate the young lady at the bar area. While she said "No" and I didn't correct her. It wouldn't have been a productive conversation. Once my other half order food we went to find our seat. Same girl.... "Oh no you can't sit here" I don't know if she was having a bad day or that's how she is, but I would have suspected when gestured to the guy at the register ordering an me asking about my SDiT... that might have clued her in. The last time we went there wasn't a problem??? So can we a sign on what's up on how the "adult swim" area operating 'today' sign at the front table?“

“Greeted when we walked through the door with smiling, happy faces. Took our order and food delivered to table hot and delicious. Yolanda was working the dining room offering fresh, hot breadsticks and to-go containers for your leftovers. The restaurant was clean, and there was not a long wait for our order. Will be back!!“

“I’ve always loved Angelo’s and tonight was a perfect example why. I was craving their amazing crab cakes so decided to see if I could get a table for 1 outside in the perfect weather on a Saturday evening, and I did. My waitress, Erin, was exactly what I needed. Sweet, funny, efficient, and incredibly kind. Thank you for making my single girl evening perfect.“

“VERY good food. Flavors and portions on point, reasonable prices. Only negative thing is it’s so quiet and music was way too low. Kinda depressing. Will come back though when we’re in really, really good moods! 🤪“

“Delicious food and cocktails!!!“

“This place was amazing not only because I love pizza but they have the same ol' recipe not the new stuff! Memories are worth more than modern advances. It was my first time at this location and if you're local support then they've been in business since the 80's and watched everyone come and go... stick by them! show them some love. The pizzas are great and the team is friendly. support your local team.. keep going guys!“

“We absolutely love Spankey’s pizza and salads. Service is always amazing 🍕🥗 😋“

“Tonight my wife and I enjoyed a nice meal at the Olive Garden on Greenriver Road here in Evansville. The atmosphere was pleasant , the food was delicious, and our server “Yonatan M. was the best we’re had.“

“Best stroms and hot ham and cheese around.“

“Our first experience with DiMaggio's was a take and bake we ordered for our son's archery team fundraiser- let me tell you! The pizza was so good! 5 people completely demolished 3 pizzas quickly. We agreed that we need at least 4 pizzas next time. We live on the east side but will definitely make the drive to visit the restaurant. Thanks DiMaggio's for helping to get Central's archery team to nationals!“

“We went the Smitty’s on a Sunday Night for our anniversary dinner and had the best dining experience a person could ask for. I had the Grouper Parmigiana, and my husband had the Italian Sausage and Peppers. Both were delicious; but that’s not the best part. -- When we started dating, I would always put a virtual candle up on my phone screen and set it on the table. Today, I did the same for old time’s sake. The waitress came to our table to take our drink order and noticed the virtual candle I has set up on the table and I casually mentioned it was our first anniversary and jokingly asked if it was a possible if they have a real candle laying around. WELL, WE GOT A REAL CANDLE. Michael, the assistant manager took it upon himself to make this happen. This man when to the dollar store to pick up a candle for us instead of just telling us it wasn’t possible, or they didn’t have one. THIS SIMPLE GESTURE MADE THE NIGHT SO SPECIAL. We took it home and are lighting it on the following anniversaries. – Other notes, the booths are so intimate and perfect for this type of occasion. We happened to be there on the one Sunday a month they do Jazz, they had a wine bottle deal we took advantage of, and the lovely waitress even acted as sommelier and poured us our first glass. You have earned our business for our following anniversaries, and we highly recommend dining here for such occasions. THANK YOU!“

“Aubrey was an awesome server. She was professional casual with a great smile. The menu was explained in just the right amount of detail so that I could choose the best options. There are tons of choices and options. Everything was delivered to the table as quickly as I needed it... Not to late... Not to early... so I could enjoy the unending soup. ;)
Id definitely return again and again“

“😤😤Love the food!!!! but every time I try to order delivery it’s turned off. So I end up ordering elsewhere. I haven’t caught it available yet 😞“