35 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!“

“Never ending pasta is always amazing! It's always packed in there! Could use a few more waitresses so they can spend more time on their tables. We barely seen ours n we got alcoholic drinks n she gave us another tables drinks n then came n switched them back but again it was overly packed so if they were able to focus more on a few tables it wouldn't be so hectic for them to give better attention to table service n someone there not sure if a employee or customer had grabbed the table games off our table for a brief moment n did whatever with it n put it back n of course they charged us for it on my bill like we used it. N we didn't. But good food none the less. Salad was fresh n perfectly made.

Parking: Super busy!“

“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. 👍“

“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“

“The Food Was So Good & The Service Was Awesome. I Highly Recommend This Restaurant.“

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

“My husband & I had dinner tonight. It wasn’t a long wait, server was great. Chicken parm was huge & delicious. Husband had lamb leg, said it was great, another huge portion. Good drinks. We shared the crème brûlée & it was wonderful. Wonderful dinner, will absolutely be back.“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“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“

“My family and I have been here a couple of times. The food is always amazing. The drinks are delicious. The servers are awesome. I cannot say one bad thing about this place and I cannot wait to come back again.“

“We have never had a bad meal here, and the waitstaff is so nice and attentive! Their chocolate cake is amazing, too!“

“Just had my first experience at Ciao Bella, and was blown away by the delicious food! Best fettuccine alfredo I've ever had! The fresh baked bread is so yummy, house salad is fresh and delicious and filled with veggies! This is definitely our new favorite Italian restaurant!

Kid-friendliness: My kids ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, and the cheese ravioli! They loved them both!“

“The service as expected is always amazing, the food is great but sometimes they tend to overcook steaks, apart from that everything is usually exquisite, I would just like to see some remodeling, seems like olive gardens have looked the same forever now.“

“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 !! ❤️“

“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.“

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

“Dined in Sunday with party of 4 and food/appetizers came out hot and fast. Beer and drinks were cold and not stale..location was clean and quiet. Our server Emily was such a delight. She was informative, cheerful and always attentive, checking on our needs. We will for sure ask for her each time we go back..“

“Rosati's is a special place that never disappoints us. Our go to is the sausage supreme pizza. It has Italian sausage, onion, mushroom and green pepper. It is a great taste combination. Their crust and sauce is a home recipe that is a perfect pairing with the ingredients they use. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. We love this place!“

“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!“

“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!❤️“

“Best carry out in the area! the spaghetti is great, wings on point, BLT is bangin and the pizza is the best around. 5 🌟“

“We ordered for the first time in a LONG time and it was THE BEST pizza we had! We will 💯 be ordering more often!“

“I was going to give it a five I went there yesterday for the first time cuz my sister told me they had great pizza true enough to Pizza was great but it was a little doughy next time I go I'm going to see if they can put it in the oven longer.“

“Since moving here, I've tried 3 other pizza places.. they were ok...
And today I tried this for the 1st time and it was the Best so far! I feel like the owners might be from Chicago because this was Chicago pizza 🍕 😍🍕😍“

“We ordered 2 Fiesta size sausage pizzas(one with green peppers and one with onions) and they were absolutely delicious! I called to place the order for pickup and the young lady on the phone was such a pleasure to talk to! We live in Valpo and usually order from the Aurelios in Crown Point because the one in Valpo is less than good. You guys at the Winfield Aurelios are fantastic and you will be our new go to pizza place! Thanks for making our day(8/4/24)!!!“

“This was our second time in. The first time we just sat at the bar and had dinner. The food was great off the menu and the staff was very friendly. Our second time in we had a party for 50 so we had a food and bar package along with renting simulators. The food was great again and everyone had a lot of fun! Our servers Danielle and Kim were exceptional as was Sean the manager. I highly recommend this place for a fun evening out! We will be back!“

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“Always Great!“

“I have not had Aurelio’s pizza in a long time and was hoping for the same taste I remember. While the toppings tasted great, the crust was just not the same as I remembered. I was a little disappointed. I did try the wings and they were actually really tasty.“

“The place is great but unfortunately is deteriorating because of not being cleaned appropriately. The service was good 😊 but it's always the lack of staff that makes it harder for one waitress to serve and maintain clean. But overall, everything was good 😊. Thank you.“

“Giordano's Pizza tastes great.... all the time! Taste is consistent regardless if it's dine-in or take out! I've enjoyed Giordano's for at least 10 years now and looking forward for more! First time doing business with Schererville and it is very pleasant. Thank you Schereville team!“