50 Best Italian Restaurants near East Longmeadow

“Absolutely delicious. Definitely go try them out!!!“

“What an amazing atmosphere and a great bartender, she just made the whole experience outstanding… you could tell this bartender was filled with Greatness!“

“Food is spectacular The best Italian since I moved to Connecticut Our server was excellent“

“We celebrated our anniversary here tonight and it was incredible. Every single thing from the drinks, to the apps to the main dishes and even our dessert were all fantastic. Lisa and Mike on the bar were sweet, attentive and super personable. We had an amazing time!“

“The Best!!!! Chicken Gorgonzola is insane Chicken Broccoli and EVOO is awesome! Never disappointed in 20 years I will say is that when I get a bucket I flip it upside down until I’m ready to eat it. It distributes the sauce perfectly.“

“Every time we come here it’s phenomenal“

“Just had a great meal, great service, lovely little cafe, fresh cooked meals. Bread, salad and soup was fantastic. Generous servings and deserts. Will be back“

“We were in town for a convention. We were a group of 16. I worked with Chris to set up a menu for our group. He was amazing! He made all the right suggestions and the food was delicious. We had a 9 year old in the group and Chris made sure that he had exactly what he wanted. The evening was terrific. Service and food was superb. We would definitely go back if we are in town again. A big thank you to Chris and the entire staff!“

“This place is phenomenal! I have never had a bad meal. Their food is consistently outstanding. The owners and service are impeccable. Great for a date night or for a family dinner. My 3 girls love to get dressed up and eat here. I highly recommend!“

“💕 this place. Best food in western Massachusetts 🍕🍝🥗🍲“

“I didn’t think it was possible, but the chicken Milanese grinder is better than ever!! and of course, the tricolor salad, always amazing. The delicious Cosmo, Peroni on draft and our wonderful server Gina made it a great night. Thank you!“

“I truly enjoyed our dinner, conversation, and the atmosphere. On an evening out to celebrate my husband's birthday with friends and we had the most wonderful meal. The atmosphere was warm and cozy, elegant but extremely comfortable and inviting. The staff friendly and helpful as can be. And omg the food, mmmmmmmmazing. Everything looked amazing, I will tell you I specifically had risotto balls, torched wedge salad, ricotta gnocchi with braisedbeef short rib ragu, and chocolate mousse. I can't look at regular salad the same way ever again and everything else was just amazing on it's own, and as a whole evening experience. Please do yourself a favor and set aside some time to have a meal here.“

“We moved from chicopee and looking for a great pizza shop we tried many but this one is the best all the food you can not go wrong with and the people make you feel like family when you walk in . iIt is a small shop but worth it family always ask for pan pizza when we go to their home to visit :) thank you for your service PAN PIZZA we will travel when we move“

“This place is awesome. Their food is consistently very good, prices are reasonable, and the staff is always very quick and friendly. Their gourmet grinders are my go to and are usually good to feed two people. 10/10! Thank you for all you do!“

“We visited Mario’s for the first time on Friday Feb 27th after seeing a Facebook ad for their fish and chips dinner. We were beyond surprised and very pleased with the entire experience. The fish and chips was the best we have had, the waitress was very attentive and friendly. Although the place is small it was super busy with lots of take out orders but that didn’t affect the dining room orders coming out in a timely fashion. We most definitely will be visiting again real soon to see what other delicious choices they have on their menu. Great job Mario see you again soon.“

“the food was amazing! i won the family dinner raffle and order chicken parm. my family loved it! we will definitely be back again!“

“Amazing dinner at Cima celebrating our anniversary! Our server Tina was amazing as well as the entire staff! My husband had the filet and I had the NY strip, cooked to perfection. Thank you! can't wait to return.“

“My mother who lives nearby at Reeds landing enjoys still being able to go out for a meal now and then. Not only is your food always good, but I want to give a shout out to your staff for going above and beyond with helping my mother who uses a walker with getting through the front entrance doors safely. Thanks again!“

“Love there food and drinks, I can’t get enough.“

“Fabulous food and service.“

“They have the best 1 pound meatballs ! Everything in their store looks delicious!“

“Best pizza in Springfield, Massachusetts hands down. We like to sample pizza’s from local restaurants with good reviews. This one was extremely balanced with the cheese, crust, sauce, and seasonings. The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was very pleasant. I took this pizza to go because I wanted to share it with friends and family. If you are looking for a great “Italian” pizza, definitely swing by here and try it out. All of my friends and family that tried this today said this was delicious!“

“The only pizza we'll eat. family members in MA sometimes as me to grab them a pie on my way when I visit!“

“Season pass holders at six flags. Come from Albany NY. We never make the trip without stopping at Nicky’s!! Delicious food, great prices, and excellent service!! Can’t wait to see you again, this summer!!“

“I went to this cafe today and the inside of the place was so clean 🧼 smelled like holiday spice. The customer service was great the owner miss Luisa was so fun and sweet. I got an apple danish and a cinnamon cappuccino ☕️. If you need a place that’s cozy to get some work done on a laptop 💻 or just a quick getaway to feel appreciated please go to cafe palazzo 😊“

“Excellent food, very consistent“

“First time at Milanos, very good experience. The two people behind the bar were efficient and friendly — I had a spicy marg and a tasty spritz with strawberry and fig. Friendly patrons at the bar. Pizza was delicious. Alfredo and manicotti both good. Very welcoming environment. It’s an hour drive for us and we will for sure be back.“

“We had dinner at your restaurant for the first time and it was AMAZING! The server, Bridget, was awesome! Our meals were soooooo good ! We will definitely be back!“

“literally so yummy and beautiful. they have classic music in the background, the energy is very welcoming and comforting, i had the male waiter he was kind and talked to us like we were family, and the food… omg. Even the salad dressing was a 10/10. The artichoke was amazing and tastes very fresh. The grilled salmon and alfredo was literally 100/10. It actually had a taste ( resturants don’t have that anymore ) Each dish has a unique and distinctive taste. Deff recommend“

“Excellent Italian pastry shop. The sfogliatelle are wonderful but are only available on weekends. One of the best cannoli's in New England. They purchased Zonin's Italian Deli and have fantastic hot and sweet sausage. Expect lines...it gets busy. Worth the wait.“

“Great Place for Pizza!! I love it, they have the largest subs in the country hand down!! 16 inch subs!! Never seen that anywhere else. Love the vibes, a very nice family owned business. The owner and his family are super nice and welcoming, Highly recommended!!!“

“I absolutely love their new location. More room, same immaculate vibe. While I’ve been getting coffee and treats here for a while now, their actual food offerings are exquisite! The cardamom latte is worth going out of your way to have, and every one of their panino will have you grinning like a fool.“

“I've been going to Indian Orchard pizzeria for over 40 years. Before I was tall enough to reach the counter. The pizza tastes just as good today as it did 40 years ago. The prices are the best around. The lady of the shop Mrs. Ferrara is such a kind and loving woman. When I walked in there May 1st 2026 I couldn't believe my eyes. There she was running the shop at 90 years old! She puts so much love into making pizza and that's why it's still tastes great to this day!! Here's to many more years Mrs. Ferrara!!!!“

“Highly Recommended. 8.45/10 I ordered the XL 18" Italian Meat Lover, consisting of pepperoni, ham, meatball and sausage and added bacon and ricotta. Crust: 24 hour fermentation. Crisp. Very flavorful. Airy. Excellent texture. Well done bake. 9.25/10. Sauce: Balanced. Fresh. Vibrant. Not overpowering. Tasty and flavorful. Contributes to overall flavor. Robust. While I very much enjoyed this sauce, it seemed different from my original visit and less sweet. 9.25/10 Cheese + toppings: Great cheese and melt. Excellent sausage that was very flavorful. Great crispy bacon. Good but not great pepperoni. Very mild ham that I didn't love. Meatball just okay / borderline. Ricotta was okay but was not creamy like I prefer and was a bit crumbly in texture. 7.25/10 Size/Value: XL is a 18" and the specialty Italian Meat Lover was $23.99 (base cheese is $20.99 in this size). Additional Toppings are $1.29/ea for Large and XL, however I realized after I was not charged for bacon (not included in the Meat Lover and ricotta (assuming error). I will gladly pay them the $2.58 for the (2) extra toppings. This is the most affordable 18" Meat Lovers in Citrus County. Foam cups but they now have ceramic plates (my last experience didn't love the dine-in paper plates). VERY happy about this 😂 ❤️ 🍕 Owners Ted and Kim are actively engaged and very sweet people, as identified from my original review last month. While the location is a little out of the way for some, it makes perfect sense for them as it's around the corner from home, including staff. I didn't mind the location. Local community members (Ted is a local Rotarian) who offer 10% veteran / police / fire discounts. I appreciated that they spoke well of other pizza restaurants, supporting the community. Ted previously mentioned while other places may do things differently, that there is room for everyone as they all have their niche. Kim is from NJ (one of the pizza capitals) who pushed Ted to start this pizza venture. While he's been in the food industry, this is his first pizza business ownership. They use the industry standard Bakers Pride (quality) ovens. You may have had his food before as he does the cooking for the famous "Beast Feast". Looking forward to going back and trying their white pizza 🍕 ❤️“

“Today was my first time back to Gio’s restaurant since I moved to Connecticut about 11 years ago. My friend and I used to bike here from our childhood homes and get their delicious gourmet grinders. The quality since then has NOT changed. My Red Dragon grinder was fresh and delicious. Just how I remembered it a decade ago. I am happy to confirm that in ten years the quality has not gone down and Gio was upfront with his kind interactions with all customers. The business has only grown and Gio deserves all the success! If you’re looking for delicious grinders and pizza go no further than this amazing establishment!!!“

“Awesome lunch! The food was great, the environment was nice a soft. We sat outside and listened to nice music and the waitress was very attentive and very professional. Great job Victoria- thank you for your great service. It was my first time here and I loved it. Definitely will be back.😁“

“Can't wait to try the calzone here from Calzone Kev. He said well worth it. See you soon“

“Ordered a cheeseburger w/ a lettuce bun. It was HUGE!!! Lettuce wrap was big enough for the burger. Iykyk
Order came with FF and pickles. Which were very good. It was scrumptious. Ordered take-out. Within 15 mins it was ready (I picked-up). Parking was plentiful. The girls at the front counter were extremely polite and attentive. Even if you don't like pizza there's plenty of options here. I highly recommend trying this place out.“

“I love this place so much. The owners/staff are really awesome, the prices are affordable, the pizza/grinders/salads/desserts we’ve had are all amazing, awesome toppings, and always delivered quickly. Pizza Royal is a great local pizza place in Springfield and I’d recommend it to anyone! I don’t get pizza from anywhere else.“

“Stopped here on my way from Mass to Bradley (because to hell with expensive airport food, and I like to support local) to grab lunch, and I was not disappointed. Ordered a mini pizza, which at 10" was more than enough for 1. Fresh chicken, bacon and tomatoes, delicious tomato base, overall a very good pizza. I sat at one of the 3 barstools to eat a bit before I headed out, great spot to watch cars/people. Nice little place. Friendly staff.“

“I'm very disappointed. Yesterday, we chose Bond 124 to gather with family after a family members funeral. It was not our first choice, but the other restaurant was closed for vacation. We had remembered attending a grad party at Bond in May that was fabulous, so we thought we would give it a try for lunch. It was about 12:30 p.m. on a Friday. There was one other table occupied and maybe one or two people at the bar. Our waitress was great at first, came right over, brought waters and provided menus. We ordered drinks, which she quickly got confused with, but we thought nothing of it. We placed our order and began our wait. About 20 minutes later, Sam came to the table and asked if we wanted our food orders brought all at once or as they were made because the cheese buger and chicken sandwich ordered was already cooked. We said sure, bring them out as they are made, assuming they would just be a few minutes apart. Nope! First of all, she brought out the cheesebuger and not the chicken sandwich. At least 15 minutes later, the deep dish pizzas ordered came out. At this time, she informed me my soup (which I ordered as my meal) was not available. I asked Sam what soups she did have, and she responded, "I don't know" (Not let me check). When I pushed to know, she huffed off and went to look. Now we had to ask for the chicken sandwich that still hadn't been brought out, at which time she said it was coming soon. We are now at least 30 minutes since the first meal hit the table, and I still didn't have my bowl of soup. Finally, the chicken sandwich came out, and still no soup. When my soup finally came out, everyone else at our table had already finished eating. Due to the sad event that brought us together in the first place, I didn't bother complaining, but to say we will not be back or recommend this restaurant is an understatement. With so few guests, how does this happen. Where was the manager??“

“The owner is THE funniest guy I’ve ever met in my life. I came in the and the food almost came out because I was laughing so hard. The chef is a very nice guy and is very fast while still maintaining quality…

I will recommend them to everyone I know will all know about this place by the end of the day.“

“We had my baby shower at John’s Pizzeria in Chicopee, and the experience was amazing! Booking was easy, and the staff was incredibly sweet and welcoming. They even let us decorate, which made everything feel so special. Our waitress, Dailene, was phenomenal and made sure we had everything we needed. The owner also came out to check on us, which really showed how much they care about their customers. 10000/10 experience! I highly recommend this place if you’re planning an event. The pizza was fresh and delicious, and I’ve tried other items on their menu before—they’re just as good. We’ll definitely be back! Had a party of 11.“

“the most delicious Italian food in the area. always consistent and has the best chicken parm ever. all the soups are excellent. you will not get a bad meal here.“

“Great pizza! To be honest, I almost didn't go here after seeing the blatantly AI-generated photos of the food on their profile and website, I thought they were a corporate place or had bad quality food. Their pizza looks nice, so not sure why they don't photograph it. Tasty food, pizza not greasy, it's kind of old-school American Italian style. More of a takeout spot since seating is limited. Visiting from out of town and I would definitely order again.“

“Excellent food and service. Clean“

“great place delicious food great staff also they have gluten free pizza along with gluten free pasta love it here“

“First time visiting. Love the atmosphere & decor. We were seated right away for a Friday night dinner with no reservation. Service was great. Meals were fantastic! We had Chicken Parmesan and Gorganzola on Main. The portions were so large that I had two more meals of the chicken gorganzola to bring home (not a complaint). Definitely worth it! My only negative comment is that there was supposed to be spinach in that dish and if it was there, it was cut too small to find. We will go back!“

“I’ve always enjoyed Olive Garden and their All You Can Eat soup and salad. My favorite used to be the chicken gnocchi soup. I took a star off my most recent experience because they have begun watering down the liquid base and they’re skimping on the chicken pieces. It was still tasty but seemed as though the restaurant was cutting a few corners to meet the budget.“