24 Best Italian Restaurants near New Albany

“If you've been looking for pizza that tasted like it was from the heart of NYC this is the one. Best pizza I ever ate!“

“This place hits bruh. Ong. Went there this past weekend before the hugest snow storm in VA hits me. I bathed myself with their red sauce because it was that good. I danced on the table with joy and telling every customer that THE Spaghetti Junction is the greatest invention since the light bulb was created by the man, the myth, the legend, Nikola “Nikola Tesla” Tesla. So get your best Italian food here at THE Spaghetti Junction!“

“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.“

“We always enjoy our experiences at Volare’. Fresh seafood dishes flown in each Friday for another one of their exquisite seafood entree’s. Large portions are in order and our favorites are the steak with bourbon glaze and salmon with a hot pepper sauce. Don’t forget to order their decadent desserts, even if you take it to go. Caring staff that make certain that your visit is flawless.“

“Visiting Louisville and two days in a row coming to this fabulous establishment! Absolutely amazing food and Lexi at the bar offered the best service!“

“My friends and I got their pizza with vegan cheese, vegan pepperoni and vegan sausage and it was amazing! We’re stoked about their new plant based options and it’s going to be our new go to spot. The customer service was top notch too.“

“The food was enjoyable. The unavailability of beer was uncanny specially, no availability of the only one Italian beer offered. Cost way too long to be taken to the table. Some of the staff are welcoming. Others seem a little too good to help certain customers..“

“We had an amazing first visit and had to share! Yondel provided incredible, genuine service from the moment he greeted use through the end of the evening. Every dish we chose was carefully prepared, flavorful, and fresh. The atmosphere was cozy and upbeat, and the weather allowed us to take advantage of the lovely patio. Five stars and look forward to returning!“

“My wife and I have been coming here since 2018 or so, we have loved it every single time, enough that I proposed to my wife in the restaurant! Great food, kind staff, excellent decor. All around a great date night location!“

“We had reservations for Valentines Day and were seated immediately. Our sever was Stacy and she was kind, and quick. The food was unbelievably delicious and the trip as a whole was perfect. Wish we wouldn’t have waited so long to try it out. Can’t wait to come back.“

“This is my favorite place to go out to eat. Chris, the owner, is the chef, and he is BRILLIANT! If you like Italian food, and you haven't been here yet....you are missing out! I especially like the duck pasta (when available) and the apple walnut salad. :)“

“Some of the best food in Louisville!“

“My food was excellent, however, in the description of my meal, it did not say that the spaghetti had lots of black & red pepper flakes. Our waiter, Dustin, was quick to take it back & bring out a delightful-non spice, bowl of pasta with lovely mussels & chopped tomato.“

“Oh my goodness! We had the funniest waiter his name was Gage. He took our order within five minutes, and all of our appetizers came out quickly and piping hot. This was my first time visiting this location, and the customer service was outstanding. Gage was awesome and made our experience even better. I would definitely recommend this location to everyone!“

“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 best old fashion cocktail we have ever had. The staff were friendly and food was excellent. We will definitely go back.“

“Ryan was our server this evening and he was absolutely amazing! We had a large group for our kiddos graduation. Thank you for the great food, atmosphere, and drinks! Was well worth coming from Texas 💕“

“Reviews are typically about the great food (rightly so), however I would like to give a shout out to the bartenders, especially Reyna. Rena is a true delight. Attentive, knows how to make a good drink, and most importantly takes care of her customers and keeps it fun. Awsome atmosphere and service!“

“It's been a long time since I've been at a fazoli's and this experience was pleasurable. The food actually surprised me for its quality, it was good. The staff was very friendly. Friendly. The dining room was clean and I like that they brought your food out to you.“

“The best, authentic Italian food in the entirety of Kentucky. GP was our server and did not steer us wrong - every recommendation was fantastic. The Chef Rocco came out to serve our cacio e pepe and was so kind and personable. Make sure to get the Tiramisu - It’s the best you’ll ever have! We had a fantastic experience and will absolutely be back!“

“wonderful experience for our 1st meal in Louisville. Great vibes and atmosphere. outdoor bar area with live music on a Friday night was so nice. best shrimp and grits ive had in a long time. drinks were amazing anf food was even better. fantastic service“

“My wife Brittany and I stopped in on May 10. The restaurant was packed with only a few seats at the bar. It looked like the hot spot for pre prom dinner. The waitresses were working their tails off trying to keep up and we were very patient. Boy did that patience pay off. Sarah was finally able to ask what drinks we would like. I teased her that water would be great if we ever get it. lol. Sarah immediately new we were kidding and fired back with a little sarcasm of her own. She was wonderful the entire. Sarah brought our bread out. It was very good, but the sauce for dipping was the highlite. Sarah made some recommendations, as we were first time diners. I had chicken parm and my wife ordered eggplant parm. We loved both dishes. Great attention to detail was taken in preparation and appearance. It looked better than any food I have ever seen pictured in a menu, and tasted even better. We followed dinner with chocolate cake and a raspberry sauce that still makes our mouths water. It was so food, we ordered more to take back to the hotel. I would say it is the best little spot in New Albany! Sarah's service and playful personality was the best part of our evening. The food was a very close second. BOTH were INCREDIBLE!!! Hope to make it in again sometime for more great company and good food! Shannon and Brittany“

“We went through the drive-through Monday evening...really enjoyed our food...however, we were shorted a family salad and I haven't been able to reach anyone to see if that could be corrected.“

“I had lunch at Ziba’s yesterday and it was fantastic! The food was fresh and delicious and the team was super fun and friendly! I highly recommend stoping by.“