34 Best Italian Restaurants near South Hadley

“Favorite place to eat“

“Great atmosphere, great food, and great service! Emmanuel was an absolute treat! Tuesday “Date Night” special is a screaming good deal too. Appetizer, 2 salads, 2 entrees, dessert, AND a bottle of wine, $85 total! I was prepared for $85 each! Oh and there was a gentleman playing piano and fugal horn!!! 5 stars“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Amazing food & atmosphere. 100000/10🥰“

“Really enjoyed my visit here. The food and atmosphere were excellent! Only downside was the service. I know in this day and age we should be thankful for our wait staff because it's hard to find good help. My waiter was pleasant and kind but she failed to ask how the food was after it was delivered. She did not offer to refill my drinks, I had to ask after my meal was already completed. It was relatively slow for I dined around 4:30. Other than that the restaurant is beautiful and the food was amazing.“

“Rachel and crew are absolutely amazing. I know that whenever I eat there, my guests and I will be well taken care of and the food will be delicious. Never a bad complaint.“

“Great food & servers the atmosphere was so relaxing“

“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.😁“

“This has recently become my favorite restaurant. We found it almost by mistake and ordered a pizza, since then we have been back more times than I can count. The pizza is the best around. The salads, subs, fries even the garlic bread is fantastic! We have eaten there, we have ordered pickup and the day I realized they delivered to our neighborhood was a great one! I love the people and the atmosphere, and the prices are entirely reasonable. There are many more expensive pizza places and their pizza isn’t half as good. No hesitation 5 stars. We had an exceptionally difficult week and this made life so much easier. Thanks for being great!“

“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.“

“For a young family with kids, it’s often hard to find friendly waitstaff! We just left there and have to say how great Taylor our waitress was! I’ll leave the longer better review on google :)“

“Had a pizza last night
It got here promptly, hot, & delivery person was very friendly ! It was delicious, had regular crust, sausage, hamburger, pepperoni, & mushrooms & it was fairly thin, crispy, it was delicious !
Price was more than a couple of places we’ve gotten it but worth it !!“

“If there were a sixth star, I would give it to Serj, and then I would personally petition the United Nations to create a seventh star just so I could give him that one too. That’s how good this man is at his job.

My journey began as I walked through the hallowed doors of Olive Garden, where the aroma of endless breadsticks and the faint whisper of Alfredo sauce linger in the air like a divine hymn. The hostess led me to my table, but little did I know that fate itself had seated me in Serj’s section.

From the moment he approached, it was clear I wasn’t dealing with an ordinary waiter. No. Serj appeared at my table as though descending from the heavens—apron neatly tied, pen at the ready, posture strong, eyes twinkling with the kind of confidence that says, “I can carry six soup bowls in one hand and refill your water before you even realize you’re thirsty.”

He introduced himself with the grace of a Broadway performer and the sincerity of a man who truly understands the weight of unlimited salad. “Hi, I’m Serj, I’ll be taking care of you today.” Taking care of me? Friend, Serj didn’t just take care of me. He shepherded me through a culinary odyssey.

When I asked for extra breadsticks, he didn’t just bring them—he presented them, like a knight returning from battle with treasure for his king. When I inquired about the difference between the Tour of Italy and the Chicken Alfredo, Serj’s explanation was so detailed, I felt like I had just attended a TED Talk on pasta-based decision-making. He gestured with such passion toward the menu, I half expected him to pull out a laser pointer and pie charts.

At one point, I dropped my fork. Before it even hit the floor, Serj materialized with a replacement, as though he had foreseen this in a prophetic vision earlier that morning. Truly, this man must have Spidey-sense, but instead of crime, his powers are tuned to the vibrations of clattering cutlery.

Midway through the meal, he checked in—not too much, not too little. Like Goldilocks’ ideal bowl of porridge, his timing was just right. I imagine Serj keeps an internal clock, finely calibrated to the digestive rhythms of mankind.

But the true climax of this saga came with dessert. I was full. Stuffed, even. Yet Serj, with the persuasive power of a seasoned diplomat, described the Warm Italian Doughnut's with such poetic elegance that I found myself ordering one. Reader, I devoured it, tears of joy streaming down my face, while Serj nodded knowingly in the background, like a mentor watching his pupil achieve greatness.

In conclusion, Serj is not a waiter. He is an experience. A legend. A national treasure. If Olive Garden ever creates a Hall of Fame, Serj’s apron should be the first item enshrined within.

Go to Olive Garden. Ask for Serj. And prepare yourself.“

“My wife and I ate here for the first time after hearing great reviews. Had 2 frittata paninos, a slice of pizza, tea and espresso.
The frittata was delicious, fresh and full of flavor. The pizza was fantastic, simple with sauce, grated cheese and basil served at room temperature, the old school Italian way.
Espresso was rich and flavorful.
We will be ordering a full pizza soon and we will definitely be back to sample lunch.
The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable!!“

“Found this place while doing Doordash with my Wife. Im a Chef and I was really impressed by how clean the restaurant was and the nice soft background music really makes a beautiful and peacefully atmosphere. And the Owner was really polite and caring about the customer!

I got intrigued and it visited the place again one night after work and it was like 2am and the place was open ! I had the stromboli was the BEST Stromboli I ever had! I really recommend this place out.“

“Iris told us she has owned this place since 1963! She took so much care to make sure we got the food we wanted in the time we had to sit down and eat. Everything is fresh baked, woth fresh ingredients and it definitely makes the difference. It reminded me of my grandparents, the way they used to cook.

Some small notes, but not to deter you, make sure you go to the bathroom before hand because there is none here. It does take some time for deserts, because they are made fresh; about 30 minutes. The tables can be a bit wobbly, but it all has a wonderful, thoughtful presentation from the old country, as she put it. We did not see alcohol on the menu, but it was nothing problem to grab beer across the street and eat it with our wings and pizza.

The pizza was exactly what we wanted from that Greek/Italian style, cut into squares and the wings were surprisingly good. Get the garlic parm.

Lovely owner who takes so much care in everything she does. Can't wait to eat the cake when we get home.“

“Spoleto‘s Continues to provide outstanding cuisine. We have been customers since Spoleto was located on the south end of Main Street up to it’s latest iteration next to the railroad station. The food is great, the parking is free, the wait staff are excellent and all is good. Since all good food requires time in preparation when it doesn’t come out of a frozen locker; the wait time can be longer than McDonald’s, however, nothing better than sitting and sipping while waiting. A great New England experience.“

“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.“

“I highly recommend Joe's Cafe in Northampton for several reasons. First and foremost, they serve the best pizza in town—it's simply unbeatable! The atmosphere at Joe's is welcoming and cozy, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a meal. What truly stands out, though, is the staff; they are incredibly friendly and attentive, always making you feel right at home. If you're looking for an enjoyable dining experience, Joe's Cafe is the place to be!“

“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!“

“Excellent food and service. Clean“

“They have the best pizza around. I absolutely love the new owners. My sister, mom and I go there weekly for pizza, and I ordered delivery tonight. Everyone from the waitresses, the owners and the delivery drivers are awesome. They're so nice. They're attentive and the food is fabulous. I cannot recommend them more.“

“Incredible food and drink menu. Everything 10/10“

“Sometimes changing neighborhoods it takes a while to find *your* place. This one is it for me!😊 The pizza is HUGE and delicious! Portion for price is excellent 👌 the Chicken Caesar pizza comes with a large salad to mix and dump on the pie or eat separately. Excited for these leftovers lol“

“We ordered 2 large grinders. One steak and cheese and the other was tuna.
They are the biggest and best grinders and very fresh.
Take out today and I'm sure we will have plenty for 2 more full meals.
Palermo staff, this was excellent.....
Outstanding quality food and friendly atmosphere“

“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“

“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 freshness of the food the care that goes into preparing the food to making taste so good thanks crew“

“One of the best pizza places in town.“

“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.“

“My experience at this restaurant was nothing short of exceptional. Completely exceeded my expectations! Everything was cooked to perfection including my salmon with linguine as well as the Eggplant rollatini (which is a must try). If I could rate them more stars I absolutely would. The owner is passionate about what he does and it shows! Extremely friendly and he went above and beyond. Keep up the excellent work.“

“Me and husband came for their famous clam bellies. Not only was the portions massive, the cl.bellies were nice and big. They were not chewy or rubbery. The golden brown fry in them was perfect. Not too hard not to soft and it was seasoned perfectly. We started our mean with a freshly made pot of coffee and some warm bread with butter. Shortly afterwards our meal came and it was out of this world. I highly recommend this restaurant and a word of advice, ear your clams there. They will be so much better and maintain their chrispy texture.“