19 Best Italian Restaurants near Middletown

“Uh oh! I have found another restaurant that my body will crave and want to come back again and again - the fluffy long, soft rolls and wonderful house salad served in a bowl, house made fresh pasta, and delicious cocktails.

I really appreciated how far apart the tables are to allow for conversations you can hear and more space in the cold/flu season.

I had a Chocolate Martini and my husband ordered a Lemondrop Martini (not on the menu) but was definitely good.

The basket of the fluffy, soft, warm rolls were incredible and something I will come back for. I got the Mediterranean bruschetta special which came with feta, crabmeat, tomatoes, balsamic glaze and lots of other yummy things on four pieces of bruschetta. It was delicious.

The shrimp scampi over the thin fresh noodles was a pleasure - really loved how big the shrimp were and the large helping of pasta. My husband got the lasagna which was good although they used some different cheeses which made it taste a little different but still good.

Amanda our waitress was quick, pleasant, and took good care of us. Fratelli's is a Resy restaurant.

We will be returning to Fratelli often, and it will be a enjoyable way to make our day better after a long day of parent caregiving responsibilities and a long drive.“

“I went to Tapias On Main with my husband last weekend for the first time and it was exceptional! 5 stars for everything- the rockfish on the special menu was amazing as well as the watermelon mojito! Our server Jenna was very friendly and attentive. I will definitely be recommending this restaurant to our friends.“

“Stopped after a day of soccer games. We ordered two pies to share with our party of 4 - Supreme Italiano and a Margeritha. Pies were huge!!! Freshly made in a wood fire oven. Great service and value!! Spacious indoor and outdoor seating!! Highly recommend!!!“

“First time there, the food was delicious. Best we've had in years. The arancini were crispy and hot with a delicious tomato sauce. I had shrimp arrabbiata. Fantastic. Andrea had the mushroom ravioli. That was an earthy, tasty treat pack with mushrooms. Love the cafe style. Will go back as often as we can.“

“I had an amazing experience at this restaurant ( I think my favorite restaurant ) yesterday . I had to change the time of my reservation while already at the restaurant due to late arrival of the others in my group. They graciously switched the reservation . Enrico was very helpful with a few other concerns I had about my group. The bartender was friendly and made an amazing drink while I waited for my company to arrive . Our waiter Marcello was wonderful and the food was melt in your mouth delicious ! They also have gluten free pasta and pizza dough in case someone in your group is gluten free. Can’t say enough about this restaurant that makes you feel like you are part of the family !“

“The real one.“

“The best foods!!! Happy time !“

“Our high school volleyball team banquet was held at Pistarro’s in the Amalfi room. Donna and the rest of the staff was amazing. They had the room set up beautifully and the food was great. Thank you for making it easy to celebrate our athletes!“

“Ordered pizza, cheese fries and mushroom cheese steaks. The sandwiches had so much flavor. Pizza had great chew and crispness, the sauce had huge flavor with good proportion of sauce, cheese, and toppings. Extremely fast service with fresh food. In house dining with free refills on fountain soda or tea. Would definitely come again.“

“Excellent food with a fabulous staff.“

“Always wonderful! We love coming here!“

“I’ve never had a bad meal from this place. And the staff is so super friendly every time I go in. My favorite sandwich there is the blackened chicken sandwich, it is absolutely amazing. You don’t get that real thick chicken breast they actually either pound it or cut it in half so it’s much thinner and it’s so much nicer to eat that way and the flavor for the blackened chicken is incredible. Their pizza taste great and my coworker loves their salads. If you haven’t been you need to go they even do a lunch buffet Monday through Friday.“

“The owner/manager of the Balleneger creek Paisanos is the absolute best! From the great service to the great food 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ all the way!“

“I recently visited Olive Garden and had a really enjoyable experience. From the moment we were seated, the service stood out, our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing.

The food was just as good as expected. Everything came out fresh, well prepared, and full of flavor. The portions were generous, and of course, the breadsticks and soup were a highlight as always.

It was a great visit with both good service and good food. Definitely a reliable spot if you’re looking for a satisfying and comfortable dining experience.“

“Our first time at this restaurant and our server was absolutely outstanding . Her name is Cassandra and she was very welcoming with our 4.5 year old son. Normally we get looks and comments when we go out about him being loud or theatrical but she was SO understanding and supporting . She got him icecream cake and made sure he had such an accepting experience. As parents it melted our heart and we would 10/10 recommend this restaurant as well as her service. Come see her Friday nights for an amazing experience .“

“This is our favorite go to restaurant! The subs and pizza are amazing. The garlic knots are the best we ever had. Not only is the food amazing the owner and staff are so friendly & kind! Please support this small local business!!!“

“Great pizza! love the spaghetti! The young man who delivered tonight trouble-shot our address quick and got hot dinner here on time! much thanks on this dreary cold Friday!“

“We eat out a few times each month. We often go to Ledos, as we have ALWAYS been treated exceptionally well. We often tip 20-25 percent or more. Some of the staff know us. They refill drinks quickly and often bring us condiments before we ask. We hope the service and quality never change.

We are hesitant to try other places, as we are often disappointed by horrible customer service.

Thank you again for another Great Meal this evening.

Thank you.“

“Great selection - there's something for everyone in my household when everyone wants something different. Everything tastes great and they have exceptional customer service! Always pleased.“