50 Best Italian Restaurants near Ludlow

“Palermo’s pizza and the martini bar next door are a great neighborhood combo. Grab a slice and then a beer or martini. They have comedy, karaoke and trivia nights each week too. Definitely pop in and say hi to Zack or Liz at the bar. You won’t regret it.“

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

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

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

“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!“

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

“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“

“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!“

“Favorite place to eat“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“Fabulous food and service.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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 😊“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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'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!!!!“

“I'm local to this place and go frequently. 90% of the baked goods are vegan and theres 3 or 4 menu/sandwich options that are delicious and vegan. On Sundays the owner makes bombolini, and lately there has been atleast one option that is vegan. All the food is perfect every time I go, the coffee is fantastic too.“

“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.😁“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“No doubt a 5 star review for this pizza place! When we came in we were told we could get seated anywhere we’d like . Our two children were offered high chairs. Our waiter was very pleasant. The food was ready quite fast!! you could tell the food was homemade , the mozzarella sticks were out of this world! Overall we were very pleased with our experience!“

“My mom brought me out for my birthday yesterday and the food and service was exceptional. I got the Shrimp Alfredo with fettuccine and it was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. My Mom got a Grilled Chicken Salad and it was huge and buried with tons of chicken. My grandmother got a Steak and Cheese Grinder and the cheese pull was fantastic and it tasted amazing. We all opted for the stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer which were absolutely delicious, although I wish they were larger. Our waitress was a nice young lady who was fabulous. All in all it was a great dining experience. 9/10“

“We have always had fantastic food here. All pizzas, salads, and grinders are delicious and exactly as ordered. Our favorite place to eat!“

“Great food and a friendly staff. New location makes it even more convenient.“

“They have the best fried onion rings and french fries!!! The rest of the food is marvelous!! I'm not a big fan of the pizza, but that is the only thing that isnt the best in town. I find the delivery people to be very nice and personable.“

“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.“

“We thoroughly enjoyed our hamburger and cheese pizza. We got delivery and it came very fast. It was hot and delicious. We will definitely be ordering from you again. Thanks so very much.“

“Every time we come here it’s phenomenal“

“Used Primo for a lunch meeting event, everyone enjoyed their sandwiches and wraps - Highly recommended“

“I ordered for the first time for pizza last week. Everything we ordered was perfect. Even the slices of pizza were amazingly even. I ordered my pizza without cheese due to a dairy sensitivity and that was also done just right. I will be a return customer for sure. Thank you“

“ordered a large pizza and fries after spending the day at six flags..amazing value for the price..pizza was delicious.“

“life long favorite. One of the few places that can cook chicken wings good“

“Amazing experience- the earth of the staff and home made made to order dishes was excellent. Our espresso and apple martinis were divine. Thank you virus !!“

“Sianos! Thank you so much for taking my special request and delivering 6 pizzas to my party in Hampden. Thanks to you my daughter and niece both had a wonderful 2 year birthday. Thank you thank you! Pizza was absolutely amazing! 10/10 recommend.“

“One of the best pizza places in town.“