19 Best Italian Restaurants near New Albany

“We had an excellent dinner! Order the Veal Picatta it was Delicious!“

“You gotta get the cheese or garlic bread. Our family is hard to fit places to eat bc we have two very picky eaters but we can usually eat here one stop for us all. My parents favorite place to eat when visiting from out of town. Def give the pizza bread a try also!“

“The food was absolutely amazing I had a calzone my husband had the shrimp scampi my mother in law had the eggplant parmesan the service was fantastic best food and service we've had in a while the portions were perfect for the price the atmosphere was great we received our food in a timely manner definitely will be back again“

“The food and service at Volare never disappoints!“

“We had dinner there last night with some of our family for our grandson’s birthday. The food was excellent! The service was superb with all the waitresses being so friendly and exceptionally helpful to us. It was a wonderful birthday celebration and we will definitely be going back to “bar Vetti” again and highly recommend it to all our friends. Thank you for a great evening!“

“The pizza is lit. Service is efficient and dude is super nice. I really wish the ranch was better and did not care for the type of cheese on the white pizza but other than that I cannot complain- I love all the other slices. The texture/chew/crunch of the crust is perfectly balanced, the flavor is spot on, and the options, value, and recipe are right on point. I stopped going to The Post when I found this place- this pizza exceeds Spinellis, The Post- better than any other NY style pizza around here. Plus, Locally owned and operated ? ❤️“

“It's rare that we have a date night on a weekday with two young children, but tonight was the exception. When I realized our anniversary was falling on a Wednesday, Perso was the first place that came to mind. Perso's Prix Fixe Menú is available every Sunday through Wednesday and offers a three course meal for $29. It's no secret that I'm a fine dining enthusiast; but who doesn't love a bargain? If you're looking for a nice night out without breaking the bank, this is your spot. Perso sits at the corner of Oak and Shelby in the same location as the former Square Cut Pizza. The giant windows in the front provide an abundance of natural light. The interior has a modern industrial vibe with painted exposed brick, plants, and Edison bulbs hanging on pendants. One wall with wooden slats gives a Scandinavian feel to the main dining area. It's a small-ish intimate space with a beautiful patio. For my first course, I chose Crostino Di Tonno- olive oil poached tuna, stracciatella, pickled celery, and Calabrian chili. I followed my first course with olive oil poached swordfish, corn chowder, and golden zucchini scapece. For dessert, I had the chef's choice: apple strudel with whipped cream cheese. My husband chose heirloom tomato with roasted eggplant, bagna couda, and fine herbs. For his main course, he had pork tenderloin with edamame, beef dashi, and fine herbs. We both opted for the chef's choice for dessert. I tasted each of his courses and they were every bit as delicious as my own. The edamame provided the perfect texture and his tenderloin dashi tasted gravy-esque without being overly heavy. Mostly notable, besides the insane deal for such decadence, was the fresh flavor combinations throughout. Our table had fresh rosemary as a centerpiece. The corn chowder was right up my alley. I could've licked my bowl if I wasn't trying to pretend to have a bit of class. The swordfish was tender, juicy, and not overly fishy. The tuna flatbread was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The mint on top of my whipped cream cheese truly set it apart. My lavender Manhattan was earthy and smoky, not just in flavor. It was literally smoking. My husband had an old-fashioned. Neither of us were disappointed. Our server, Amanda, was phenomenal. She offered recommendations. She visited our table to ensure we were satisfied the perfect number of times. Her warm demeanor was professional while also being personable. She was everything we hope for in a server. Perso's Sunday through Wednesday Prix Fixe Menú is hands-down one of the best opportunities for an affordable night out. That being said, once you get a taste of what they have to offer, you'll be sold on splurging any day of the week.“

“The best food! Go try it you won't regret it!“

“Absolutely tremendous food!! A bit off the beaten pathway but 100% worth it!“

“Good was fabulous! Staff and service were great!“

“My husband and I came here from St. Louis and were completely blown away by the service and food. We really don’t have anything like this back home so this was quite an experience! All staff was exceptional and we were very impressed! We will definitely be back when we return to Louisville again.“

“Came down to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby. Made reservations at Porcini for Friday night! Although it being extremely busy and is having to wait for a table everything was spectacular.
The staff was excellent, our waiter was awesome and the food was phenomenal!
They had a limited menu due to it being derby week - but the variety of options was enough to satisfy all 10 people in our party, including 1 who was gluten free.
The only negative was the moscato wine, was not sweet - which I questioned and was told that's what they had.....but I drank it anyway!
I got the penne chicken carbonara which was the best I ever had! My husband got the grilled shrimp risotto - which he said was so wonderful.
The atmosphere was delightful, super crowded due to it being Derby week - but I truly felt like I was in Italy - so super cool!
10/10 recommendation!!!“

“Amazing friendly staff and exquisite food.“

“The waiter made a special request for buratta which wasn’t on the brunch menu during our anniversary date, and the pasta was divine!! So good. Can’t wait to try it for dinner.“

“We just ate at the new location on rIver road. It was so delicious!!! Service was wonderful, food was tasty. The best Fried calamari!!! 10/10 recommend!“

“I had never heard of this restaurant until a family member from out of state sent me a link as a suggestion to cater our grandson’s first birthday party. We were expecting 80 people (adults and children) - he is a miracle baby and this was a big celebration! We wanted to make sure there was enough food that both adults and children would enjoy. Paula was so patient and gracious to us as we went back and forth about what we wanted, even changing the menu at the last minute. She was also extremely helpful and gave us the perfect suggestions for a crowd our size, with something for everyone. She even made a low sodium option for my husband who is on a renal diet. We ended up with two pasta dishes and two kinds of panini sliders, with garlic bread bites and a complimentary tray of cookies. Everything was incredibly delicious, and we had tons of food! Everyone raved about it and commented it was like food at a wedding reception. The panini sliders were a huge hit! This is not your typical Italian food - it is high quality cuisine, and you can tell it is “made with love” as my husband says - and very reasonably priced especially for the quality. Lastly, Paula’s husband, Anthony, delivered the meal all the way to Bernheim Forest where we had the event. We were running behind and it was so chaotic when he got there - but he was so gracious and helpful, and even brought a birthday gift Paula had gotten for our grandson! Our entire experience with them was wonderful. They served us well, and we’ll definitely go back. They are busy, so if you don’t get a call back, be patient - it will be well worth the wait!“

“The bartender Lisa made an incredible cosmopolitan. I'm an absolute snob when it comes to mixology, and the cosmo impressed me.

For dinner I had the NY strip, and the chef made exactly to my specifications. I love my beef basically raw, but charred on the outside. The steak itself was very rich and flavourful. The sauce served on the side was just amazing, didn't overpower the meat, just added another dimension.

Definitely would visit ROC anytime, I'll come to Louisville.“

“this place is dangerously good, every time i go it’s always amazing and you’ll leave feeling so full of breadsticks and pasta. i do dock a point for it sometimes being busy and finding it hard to find your server but overall amazing experiences“

“The food was good! Another customer complimented how beautiful the cheese was melted, which I agree! We were greeted as soon as we walked in, all the staff was really nice! The inside was really clean and nice!! We will definitely be going back.“