40 Best Italian Restaurants near River Ridge

“We have been to Sophie’s for dinner and lunch. We have always enjoyed our experiences. Great food and atmosphere!“

“This has been my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood so far. We ordered the combination pizza, chicken Alfredo, and the colossal cookie with ice cream.

The combination pizza was outstanding. The ingredients tasted fresh and high quality, and the sausage was especially flavorful. What really stood out was the red sauce—it was one of the better pizza sauces I've had across the United States. It was well seasoned with plenty of flavor instead of tasting like plain marinara, and there was a subtle spice to it that both my wife and I really enjoyed. We ended up finishing the whole pizza.

My only criticism of the pizza was the crust. Like a few other places I've tried recently, it was softer and doughier than I prefer. I tend to like a little crispness on the bottom, but that's a personal preference.

The chicken Alfredo was also excellent. The pasta was cooked well, and the sauce had great flavor. My only wish was that there had been a little more Alfredo sauce.

For dessert, we shared the colossal cookie with ice cream. The top was a bit overdone and had a slightly burnt flavor, but somehow the cookie was still soft, warm, and crumbly inside. Even with the over-browned top, it was a delicious way to end the meal.

The service really completed the experience. Our waitress was friendly, personable, and made us feel welcome. The restaurant had the atmosphere of a neighborhood spot where the staff knows their regulars, and that made the meal even more enjoyable.

We'll definitely be back.“

“food is fantastic everything i`ve tasted has been well made at the verge edenvale i would definitely recommend a visit top star well done“

“10/10 the homemade Alfredo sauce was amazing!“

“Sherry, our waitress, was ebullient and efficient. At her suggestion, my wife tried the Rose Sangria for the first time, and said it was, by far, the best she had ever had. The chocolate Dream dessert was outstanding ! All the employees were most kind. We visited on August 28, 2026- Friday.“

“I haven't been to this restaurant since before Hurricane Katrina. And of course Katrina destroyed so much of the New Orleans area. The restaurant was closed for quite some time after, however they've since added more space and created a beautiful atmosphere. They've added a beautiful bar in the back with great art works through out the restaurant and of course family photographs dating back to it's inception. They even have fantastic family photographs of the late 1,800's!!! Our waiter, Kevin, was very attentive and professional!“

“The food, service and atmosphere was incredible!
I am gluten free and I had the Blackened Red Fish.
Our group was seated incredibly fast and they have enough room for big groups too if you don't mind be separated! We had 12 and were seated quickly!

10/10 🥰😁
Gluten Allergies Peeps-
I highly recommend if you are sensitive to gluten like me ~to just order anything grilled and nothing blackened or order maybe the sausage and red beans & rice!

We had 12 in our group and the food was awesome and they loved their choices for dinner and everyone's food looked delish and they said it was delicious!
**Now, even though I got sick from something, I am still going to say it was absolutely delicious, if you are gluten free just order grilled not blackened just be safe!**

They served huge proportions too!
Also, a thought ....
I may not have been sick from the blackened seasoning... we had been doing alot of eating out ~ it could have been other places and not the fish.. so I say with precaution- just be aware!

The food was amazing!
The waitress who served us was amazing, sweet and patient!
We gave her a great tip because she deserved it!
The hostess may have been a grandma because she was the cutest petite woman & she was absolutely delightful too!“

“Tonight was our third trip to Fausto’s and our third great experience. All three of us had veal dishes and split a Caesar salad. Everything was great. We highly recommend Fausto’s.“

“Fantastic Italian food, made old world style.“

“We did not make reservations and they were booked. We sat at the bar for an amazing meal. Our meal was not rushed, the service was amazing, and it was a special celebration! Thank you for making it special!!“

“Step back in time to the classic crooners era. Exceptional customer service. 1pm on Thursday, driving down St. Charles passing the time until I needed to be some place, passed this little gem and decided to pop in. I was immediately greeted and sat by Mr. Otis. Promptly bringing water. Mr. Georgio informed me of the availability of fresh softshells, and took my order. Sitting by the window watching the beautiful streetcars going up and down St. Charles. There was a few people in the restaurant but it was a whole vibe. Meal was fantastic. I watch a sweet older couple ask Mr. Georgio about the street car, he walked the couple across the street and give instructions on what to do. Absolutely suggest taking the time to visit. Two guests, appetizer, 2 lunch specials, water and tea bill was in the mid $60s without tip.“

“By Far the best food we have eaten here in New Orleans so far!! Highly recommend! There were 6 of us and every one of us loved our plates. They have a variety to choose from and the portion sizes are huge! Not to mention the great service! The waiters and waitress are the best!!! If you’re here in New Orleans don’t miss out!!“

“Perfection= from the cozy and fun vibe, to the warm bread/butter, to the wine selection, artichoke appetizer, classic fettuccine alfredo, top notch bartenders/wait staff and Tony, taking time to welcome each customer. I visited two nights in a row and will return every NOLA trip! Thank you Vincent's team!“

“Shout out to the entire team at Two Tony’s. My son and fiancés rehearsal dinner was outstanding. Mr. Tony and his team are the best. Great food and excellent service. We had a party of 30 and everything was PERFECT! I highly recommend them for your party. Very reasonable prices as well.“

“THIS PLACE IS LEGIT!!!! Living most of my life in the Philly/South Jersey area I say from experience this place would absolutely stand up to Northeast pizza. What was even better than the food were the people who owned/ran it. We didn’t realize they closed at 2 for lunch but they never made us feel uncomfortable at all. They were absolutely fantastic from the second we walked in to the moment we left. I felt like I was back home for lunch today. This is by far the best pizza we have found in the south. Also go birds 🦅!“

“We eat at Olive Garden restaurants frequently. The food was superb and even though it was a Friday evening the wait was minimal. Parking however was a trial. You can park in a large open lot across the driveway, so that’s a good option.

Our waitress was superb and kept our glasses, salad and breadstick baskets full. We left full and happy. Highly recommend.“

“Friendly employees. I had my driver come in at the recommendation of a friend, placed an order of the roast beef po-boy to go. Service was quick. Food was hot and good.“

“I went with a large party with limited time. I called the day before and asked if we put our order in ahead of time if it could be ready for when we got there. Josey said it wouldn’t be a problem and just call with the order. I placed our order a couple hours later and she ensured everything would be ready. We walked in,our reserved table was waiting with all our food (still hot) and drinks. Ever single order was correct and the food was delicious. Since each meal was a separate check, Josey had the bills all ready next to each plate and it also helped us identify what each meal was. Our time was maximized due to the efficiency of Josey and the cook staff and it was greatly appreciated!“

“We so enjoyed our dinner here! Found it by chance, but we will definitely be back!“

“Love visiting A Tavola! Food is always amazing and their wine selection is very large. Savannah is so pleasant and offers great recommendations.“

“The food was spectacular and the chef and staff made my Mom’s Birthday extra special. I highly recommend……delicious!“

“Fury's Restaurant earns every inch of its 5-star rating, especially when it comes to their fried seafood. Each crispy, golden bite is a testament to perfection. From the flaky, succulent fish to the plump, juicy shrimp, every piece is flawlessly fried to golden perfection. The seafood is fresh, the batter is light yet flavorful, and each dish is a savory symphony that celebrates New Orleans' coastal flavors. Paired with their welcoming ambiance and top-notch service, Fury's fried seafood is a culinary journey you won't soon forget. A definite must-visit for seafood enthusiasts!“

“Best onion rings around! Friendly welcoming staff. Overall great experience!“

“5 different meals between 6 of us and all of the food was fantastic. The service is top notch. I’d definitely recommend going. I’m going back 100%“

“they have great food, the best roast beef po boy I've ever had. I also really like the chicken parmesan and the veal parmesan. the plates come with salad vegetable and bread very large portions. it is definitely worth the drive if you do not live in the neighborhood. they also have a nice selection of beers in the cooler“

“We recently had two huge tables reserved. The food was amazing and the service was even better. I highly recommend dining at the Brick Oven. Booking, communication, food, drinks, and service were all top notch!“

“I stopped in to try a few drinks at the bar. They were TO DIE FOR!!! But nothing was as good as the service!! I ended up sitting at the bar for a couple hours and trying a few appetizers, my favorite was the meatballs!! I will definitely be back, I still haven’t stopped talking about this place!“

“My second time at this place. I love the atmosphere. You are greeted when you enter the place and when you are leaving out. The waitresses and management is so nice and polite. The food is amazingly so good. It's hard to get good service but this place is so great at it. Love this place if I could give it 6 stars I would.“

“the best BBQ shrimp not like bbq that i knew“

“We were over the top with the entire meal. We started with the sampler appetizer and it was amazing. I had spaghetti and meatballs with the Italian house salad and my fiance had the meatball poboy. Everything was amazing and so delicious and the service was excellent. I have looked for an Italian restuarant to please my palate and have been disappointed but NO MORE, Gendusa's has met my expectations above and beyond!“

“Excellent service. Food was amazing. Hot and fresh. New favorite in Harrahan. Old favorite when in Metairie.“

“On our first visit in Marrero, Jasmine was our waitress. My husband has to have limitations with his food choices. No problem, Jasmine helped with suggestions and the cook prepared it perfectly. Now on my 2nd visit, Jasmine not only remembered me but asked where was my husband. She not only remembered us but what we ate. As I dined alone, she went out of her way to make me feel comfortable! And then as I placed a take-out order for my husband, she had suggestions due to his salt restrictions in his diet. What a memory! In my life, I have NEVER met anyone with such a remarkable memory - and she is so kind and helpful. We will be regulars now. Jasmine - here we come. Thank you for helping us so much!!! And thank you Olive Branch for brightening up the Westbank ❤️“

“This is top tier dining in a more relaxed setting. It’s the perfect mix of formal and casual dinning. The food was nothing short of amazing, very authentic and fresh. The service was great. This is easily one my favorite restaurant in the New Orleans are.“

“Have only eaten there and been to an event. Love the atmosphere!“

“The most kind and attentive staff! We called ahead to see if it was hard to get a table of six and they told us it was not and to come on in. We showed up an hour later and they saved us a table. The food was authentic, fresh, hot and delicious. Our table had the lasagne, spaghetti and meatballs, Mr Ed’s special poboy and the stuffed seafood bell pepper. This was the most amazing food we’ve ever had. The hospitality was unmatched. Absolutely perfect! Come here for a good time, great food and exceptional service. Catherine was the most precious person and we wanted to take her to the Taylor Swift with us!“

“The best place 🍔🥩🥓🍕🍕🍕🍗🥗🥗♥️“

“This is the place my kids and I LOVE to go to. The food is so delicious with large portions and AMAZING service! Carmen is such a great server. She knows my whole family’s order before we even sit down and is quick with refills and anything else we need. The personal service we get there makes the experience that much greater. Keep up the good work! ❤️🍕“

“First time having Stella Pizzeria &Restaurant yesterday. I highly recommend giving the restaurant a try. Lately have not been impressed with many restaurants takeout/delivery food but this was great. Delivery drive was friendly and time punctual, food was delivered hot. Ordered a chicken avocado fiesta sandwich with a side Italian salad, cheese pizza and tiramisu. Everything that was ordered was great!“

“I have been coming here for 20 years or close to it. I love the hamburgers, garbage can nachos, spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, spinach and shrimp quesadillas, ribs, and recently discovered the Baja taco with salmon this summer. That’s my favorite go to meal now!!! I usually got a margarita on the rocks with dinner. But changed it up with a watermelon daiquiri with tajin on the rim. Delicious! This was one of my mom’s favorite places too. I sure miss going there with her sharing a hamburger together and having margaritas. Great neighborhood restaurant.“

“Best RB poboy I’ve had. 🤤“