28 Best Italian Restaurants in Baton Rouge

“Rocco Pizzeria- Seriously delicious! Not only the best pizza I have ever had, but also the best ever restaurant meal I have ever had. From the service to the food, this place is incredible! The food, y’all!!!!! The garlic knots are so dang good. I don’t even know how to describe the goodness. There are no words. The pizza is so amazing! So dang amazing!!! Seriously, go! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Visit Crust Pizza today . Got the lunch special, order chicken club and a 7 inch pizza . Very filling and delicious!! Highly recommend this place!!�“

“Excellent food great service“

“Great food and great service! Ask for Tye, and she’ll make your experience great!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“My family has enjoyed Anthony's since they opened at Broadmoor Post Office, now my family is going on the fourth generation to Anthony's“

“My husband and I went last night for an early Valentines dinner. We loved the small, yet quaint dining room, the atmosphere was perfect, the playlist for the background music was on point, Zack was our waiter and he was top notch. The food was AMAZING!! It is my new favorite date night restaurant. The new owners are very friendly and they are hands on. 10/10“

“Tonight we went to Palermo‘s for my husband‘s birthday. It was amazing to experience. Our server was so attentive. The food was amazing. The overall service was superb. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone as an excellent fine dining experience.❤️“

“We had an incredible experience at Portobello’s Grill . The staff and food were incredible. They helped accommodate my daughter’s birthday party and without a doubt, met her expectations. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a place to hold an event.“

“Had dinner with friends last night at Gino’s, the food, service and atmosphere were awesome! I had the lasagna and it was absolutely delicious, I highly recommend it. Wait staff were very professional and friendly. Best of the best!“

“We had an incredible experience at Portobello’s Grill . The staff and food were incredible. They helped accommodate my daughter’s birthday party and without a doubt, met her expectations. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a place to hold an event.“

“Superb Italian food . We stopped driving to New Orleans for Italian when we found Fratelli’s. Owner is excellent at finding a wine to match your dish and your palate at reasonable prices never stops surprising us with wine we have never experienced at reasonable prices.“

“Review for Bistro Italia – A Must-Visit! Just had an incredible reunion with some of the old Louis D’Angelo’s crew, and where else could we have possibly gathered but the new local gem Bistro Italia in Baton Rouge? Let me tell you—this place didn’t just live up to the legacy… it grabbed the torch and sprinted with it. The food? Absolutely delicious. You can taste the love and authenticity in every bite—just like the good old days, but somehow even better. The service? Top-notch. Friendly, fast, and made us feel like we were family (or maybe just regulars they actually like—kidding, kind of). Big kudos to the team at Bistro Italia for creating a warm, welcoming spot with flavor and charm. If you’re in Baton Rouge and craving Italian done right—go. Go now. Order everything. And if you’re one of the old crew? You’ll feel right at home. Highly recommend. 12/10. Chef’s kiss“

“It had been awhile since our last visit. we decided to give it another try. Wow how things had changed. The food was great and the service was perfect. The overall experience was what you would expect from a great restaurant. We will be back.“

“Always an excellent experience. Great food.“

“The food, service and atmosphere are great! One of my favorite places to eat and celebrate.“

“Had a great experience here today. The soup, salad, and breadsticks lunch was superb. The Zupps Tusacana soup was perfect, the salad was plentiful and well dressed, and the breadsticks were warm and fresh. Richard was an excellent waiter. He was attentive, highly responsive, and completely on the ball. I would recommend going here for lunch anytime!“

“If you are looking for something other than your basic pizza joint, then look no further. We were greeted with a warm welcome as one of the staff members told us about the history of their restaurant. I had the Swamp Daddy, which was loaded with toppings (shrimp, crayfish, crab, tasso, and more). My son had the Carribean Chicken, which had a very fresh lighter taste (but very flavorful) for a pizza. Both were excellent as well as the garlic breadsticks.“

“Always a great experience. The bread is unparalleled!! Bring your appetite! 🥂“

“We went in for the first time and it did not disappoint! Liliana was amazing and Bento was our server- also amazing! Everything was exceptional, from the moment we walked in till we walked out. Sat on the patio and enjoyed the live music while we ate. Food was so good! We will definitely be back!“

“Great service, friendly staff. Really good pizza & hummus“

“Such a fun little atmosphere. The food was excellent (I had the fettucini) and the staff was so nice. I’m glad I got the chance to go!!“

“Wonderful Place Oyster's Real Good“

“A favorite dish: The Krewe Calzone. It's cooked to perfection; I haven't had one yet that was burned on the bottom like most other open oven pizzerias, so I'm always impressed with their food. They run specials, so be sure to ask. Caution: their calzone special is $8, not 1/2 off as twice I'd been told by 2 different waiters on 2 different occasions, so when you get your bill, don't be surprised, as bringing this up to the checkout person/manager(?) will get you nowhere. Other than that, and the reason for the 4 stars and not 5, it was a great dining out experience. I'd recommend for excellent ambiance, value, taste, family friendly convenient location. Accessibility: handicapped parking at front entrance with wheelchair access, small curb for mobility impaired

Parking: Large lot, so plenty of free parking available.

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicapped parking right up front.“

“Awesome place always enjoy the food also love the service nice very nice“

“Dp Doughs has the best pizza rolls in freaking town!! My girlfriend and I go there in the dead of night after work, not a creature is stiring on highland and they're still throwing the heck down. The staff is so so friendly and the food is consistently FIRE. DP Doughs is a gem on highland if you want a late night snack hit them up they're awesome. Those milkshakes will bless your soul their ice cream machine is never broken.“

“Perfect restaurant for occasions! Food & service are second to none! Will definitely be one of our geaux-to top choices! Highly recommend! 5 ⭐s“

“Sydney is a rockstar manager! Her warm, friendly vibe makes every visit a blast, and her love for football and video games adds fun energy. She runs a tight ship—everything’s spotless, the team works like a well-oiled machine, and her knack for picking great employees shines through in their top-notch service. Sydney’s there all the time, ensuring everything’s perfect. Best pizza spot ever—Sydney, never leave!“

“Awesome atmosphere! We come here nearly every Friday night and hang with either Wade or Beatrice and it’s the perfect bookend to the week. If 6 stars were an option, that’s what’s I would choose. Give it a try!“