21 Best Italian Restaurants near Prospect

“Great service and food! Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“I inadvertently made a reservation for the wrong day for the table in the kitchen. Manager, Dino, took care of us even though it was my mistake! We always have a great experience at this location and will keep coming back!“

“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.“

“We went for brunch! It was heavenly. The espresso martini didn’t depresso. Excellent! My Hubby had a dish with their red sauce & I cannot wait to return for dinner for THAT sauce.“

“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 ? ❤️“

“Friendliest staff!! Most delicious food! All around perfect dining experience!!“

“My friends and I went to the restaurant on May 10, 2025, and we were impressed! The food was fantastic and we will be back m. The service was amazing and we had a phenomenal experience. I highly recommend everyone to check out this restaurant.“

“I like Brian the bar tender. He is nice, friendly and does a good job. He sure knows how to make a good manHatton I would recommend this place to every body.“

“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. :)“

“Great food and wonderful service“

“such an elegant atmosphere with affordable dishes. The service was fantastic. I ordered the blackened salmon Caesar salad, which was the best Caesar I have ever had. Also the tiramisu was fantastic.. this is a great ambience restaurant if you’re looking for a classy place to go for lunch or dinner that has an elegant comfortable atmosphere“

“Brett did a wonderful job serving my sons and me. We all agreed we would ask for him the next time we visit. Both my sons loved their meals and, as for myself, I felt like my meal came straight from Italy. Love the ambience and neighborhood feel.“

“We had dinner here tonight for the first time ever. Our waitress was well organized and stayed right on top of getting our food out to us. Perfect! Every platter of food was tasty. Absolutely no issues at all. My one complaint would be the restrooms and the area just before entering them. It was SO cold my grand children didn’t want to sit on the toilet. It’s was freezing-no joke! Please consider a small space heater there for winter nights. Not a deal breaker and will definitely be back!“

“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..“

“This place is set up like a fast food Italian restaurant. You order and pay for your food at the counter for dine in or carry out ahead of receiving your order. Tips are optional at that time. The taste and value of the food is very exceptional.“

“This is one of our favorite restaurants! We come here at least once a month and ALWAYS for special occasions! The food here is SPECIAL. They take their time to make it fresh and it shows! One of the few places we can get escargot too!! The menu is not huge, but what is on it, is done to perfection. I almost hesitate to leave a review because we don't want too many people to find out about this gem, and then we won't be able to get in! Absolutely superb service and in the summer time the outdoor patio is great!! We can't say enough good things about everyone and everything here. Just go! You will not be disappointed. ❤️“

“Dined in at Olive Garden for Valentine’s Day weekend, we came at about 530 and got seated immediately. The soup was amazing, along with the lasagne that I ordered as my entree. Breadsticks were unfortunately a bit hard this time which was sad because they are usually so great! Either way, we will be back.

We came back for another meal here and the food is great! The breadsticks aren’t as soft as they used to be.“

“By far the best hole in the wall Italian restaurant within proximity. Make reservations accordingly. The Chef presences is amazing, he’s able to accommodate guests coming in as well as certain dish to make an appearance. He not only has fun doing it but making sure the customer is properly pleased at the same time rather than being stuck in the kitchen. Rather rare really. My family and I are definitely coming back. The food is more authentic and handmade than Grassa Gramma, lol y’all better watch out. I honestly prefer this location than any other location who considers “Italian” legitimate. Anybody thinking about coming here for any occasion, honestly prioritize it. Keep this place alive for the future to come. I don’t want this to go anywhere. Also yes it was our first experience as well, what are you waiting for? Dale!“

“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!“

“Some of the best food in Louisville!“