25 Best Italian Restaurants near Merrillville

“Gamba should have a Michelin Star in my opinion. From the cuisine to the staff this place is top notch. The Gamba family are truly a wonderful and kind hearted family, and is shows in all parts of the service you'll receive!“

“Thank you Jenna for a beautiful experience at Olive Garden today. My husband and I were looking for a delicious meal in a beautiful and comfortable setting. We are very happy that along with all that, we also got to meet you and be a recipient of your great service. You did everything in the right amount. Timing of your appearance upon introduction, timing of requested drink (water) to the table, timing of the requested food items (soup and salad) to the table, timing of checking on us, and the amount of times you checked on us was not intrusive. So, from the beginning to the end you could not have done a single thing better. Jenna, when we told you we appreciated your service, we hope that the tip and this shout-out helps you know we were very sincere. Thank you again and keep up your level of service.“

“Very good experience at sbarro this morning. We arrived at about 11:10, right after opening, and all of the food was out and fresh. Everything looked amazing-we wanted it all. We ended up trying the pizza, spaghetti with meatballs, and breadsticks and it was all so good. The workers were also very friendly and quick. Would definitely go back“

“My daughter and I picked a random place today, and we ended up here. Definitely didn’t know what to expect, and the menu had so many choice it was hard to decide ( a good thing )!!! The waitress was super helpful and super nice!!! My food was so good! And the portions were enough for leftovers. I will definitely try this place again. 👍“

“Our meal was delicious, server, Alex, was attentive and helpful, a pleasant dining experience“

“you hungry for real great food, that's cool, me too, you should go here!!! you're welcome. staff is really nice as well.“

“Highly recommend, this restaurant is always phenomenal!!! We had the stuffed shells and beef wellington last night. Everything was cooked to perfection and the service was spot on.“

“The best Olive Garden in the world. Best Lasagna. Server Robert amazing auru & customer service. & the manager she was definitely holding it down she was kinda tall with short black hair. This location feels & look like a high end restaurant. Love it & Everyone is nice & respectful.“

“I've been a long time fan dating back to when they were in Calumet city. I've used them for catering several times with great success. always enjoy stopping in to grab something to eat as well. I do miss the bone-in pork chop sandwich but I can understand how selling that might be a bit of a liability. LOL all in all, the place never disappoints“

“Never had a bad dish at Livios til tonight. We each had fried perch, the waitress commented how big it was. I ate one piece and couldn’t eat anymore. Had a funny taste to it. Hope we don’t get sick!“

“Ms.Tammy the manager was amazing.. she greeted me in the dining room..as I waited on my food .. she and I had a pleasant conversation..I liked that fact. That she was so personable.. she went above and beyond. To make sure I was accommodated.. My experience from the time I walked I. Until the time I left was top tier..and yes I will definitely be back for another experience.. thank you Ms.Tammy and Staff!“

“Went in not too long ago on a Saturday for lunch, from the time we walked in, The owners greeted us with a smile and were very personable, which is a lost art these days, so we were very comfortable from the get go, at that time we had multiple questions about the menu and AGAIN the owners explained every question we had in detail with no fluff, I ordered Italian Wedding Soup which is the BEST I’ve ever eaten, and finished with The Mostro… Great big portions and the food itself was amazing, we finished with desert and when we got the bill… again we was pleasantly surprised… I recommend to the highest powers that be that Ammirato’s Meatball Cafe is a hidden Gem and will definitely return for a different item on the menu“

“I won a gift card from Indiana 105.5 a while back, so we were having a family birthday party for my daughter last night. I ordered the very extra large t’s meats and the stuffed crust pepperoni. I highly recommend! It all was delicious! I only wish you were closer, we all would definitely use you more, we live in Wanatah. But I definitely will be back“

“Driving on route 30 in Indiana we saw State line Pizza. We decided to go in and to my surprise a nice low key pizza spot. Suzanne our waitress paid attention my order i don't eat meat. I had ordered A Ceasars salad, no idea that Ceasar salad had anchovie paste in the dressing. Suzanne informed me of my options. We also ordered the veggie thin crust pizza, well done the crust was nice and crispy just the way we like it , and the half basket appetizer which was good too and more than enough for two. This State line Pizza gets a double thumbs up.“

“Just delicious! not cheap so if you are (cheap), probably not for you.“

“Amazing food and customer service .. best around!“

“I have ordered Rosati's pizza delivery many times. Delivery was excellent however our pizza tonight was definitely not up to the regular standards. The crust was soggy, it was light on sauce, and could have cooked a few minutes more. I will continue to order Rosati pizza as I feel it is the best in the area. Maybe just a difficult night for the cook.“

“Beautiful ambiance, delicious Italian cuisine, and great vibes – Ciao Bella truly lives up to its name. Everything from the patio seating to the flavors is on point!“

“Just had Rosati's, it was fantastic. The crust was great – perfectly cooked and delicious. The sauce was Absolutely amazing. Seriously, one of the best pizza sauces I've had in a long time.
You've got to try the garlic knots; they were killer! Big shout-out to Emily for the great customer service too. She was super friendly and made the experience even better.
Highly recommend Rosati's for a top-notch pizza experience!“

“We had the best service and the owner is a total sweetheart ! The new “hero” sandwich was delicious, good mix of flavors and the pickled onions were the perfect touch! The steak hoagie is absolutely delicious It’s a must always our go to never disappoints !! Highly recommend this small business a million times over !!! Thank you for another amazing dinner !! ❤️“

“What a lovely experience! Started off with some fresh, homemade cheese sticks and a glass of their delicious Borgoña based sangria. Ended up filling up on the Guadito, Papa Rellena, and Lomo Saltado. Everything was perfect. So good. Will be back for more!“

“We love this place! The food is always hit and delicious and the servers are always friendly!“

“CASHIER NICE FRIENDLY
RESTAURANTS WAS CLEANED BUT I MADE A VISIT AROUND THE 11:00AM HOUR WHEN THEY WERE FIRST OPENED.
ORDERED A SMALL DOUBLE DOUGH SUSAGE AND CHEESE PIZZA.
MY PIZZA WAS READY IN LESS THAN 30 MINUTES SO EVEN WHEN ORDERING AT THE RESTAURANT THE PIZZA CAN BE QUICK AND GOOD TO GO.
THE PIZZA WAS GOOD LOVE DOUGHY PIZZA. THE SMALL IS ENOUGH FOR THREE SERVINGS BUT THE SAUCE WAS AT TIMES A LITTLE SWEET - SURPRISINGLY.“

“Best pizza around! You've gotta try the thin crust pizza! Bacon bits and cheese, I know it sounds plain, but it's anything but that with their sweet sauce!❤️“