14 Best Italian Restaurants near Lewiston

“The restaurant is very beautiful. Atmosphere is superb. The food was excellent, service was on point and the glass of Cabernet Savignon was perfect. Will definitely be back. Thank you for your wonderful attention to detail. I enjoyed it very much.“

“Amazing food and atmosphere ! Great service and reasonably priced !“

“My husband and I just had lunch at the Sam’s Italian Restaurant in Augusta, Maine. The cranberry almond chicken salad sandwich was excellent, and I had to save half of it for later because it was so huge. My husband had the chicken parmigiana sandwich and he said it was the best he ever had. Kind, friendly employees. The place was nice and clean. Glad we found this restaurant. We will definitely be back soon.“

“My husband and I just had lunch at the Sam’s Italian Restaurant in Augusta, Maine. The cranberry almond chicken salad sandwich was excellent, and I had to save half of it for later because it was so huge. My husband had the chicken parmigiana sandwich and he said it was the best he ever had. Kind, friendly employees. The place was nice and clean. Glad we found this restaurant. We will definitely be back soon.“

“My husband and I just had lunch at the Sam’s Italian Restaurant in Augusta, Maine. The cranberry almond chicken salad sandwich was excellent, and I had to save half of it for later because it was so huge. My husband had the chicken parmigiana sandwich and he said it was the best he ever had. Kind, friendly employees. The place was nice and clean. Glad we found this restaurant. We will definitely be back soon.“

“Amazing service and food. I had the pastrami with mustard aoli and wife had the chopped cheese 10 out of 10. We also tried the meatball appetizer and delicious better then the original. I highly recomend checking out this Lewiston gem.“

“My husband and I just had lunch at the Sam’s Italian Restaurant in Augusta, Maine. The cranberry almond chicken salad sandwich was excellent, and I had to save half of it for later because it was so huge. My husband had the chicken parmigiana sandwich and he said it was the best he ever had. Kind, friendly employees. The place was nice and clean. Glad we found this restaurant. We will definitely be back soon.“

“Delicious food, attentive/friendly service, and wonderful atmosphere! Always impressed by the expansive menu and really enjoyed outside dining in the dwindling days of summer. Since we've moved a bit further away, we haven't dined here as frequently - but our experience Wednesday night reminded us it's well worth the drive!“

“Mary and Eric, thank you so much for making rehearsal dinner so easy! The food was amazing and communication to delivery flawless. This mother of the groom appreciates it tremendously!!!❤️“

“Olive Garden in Auburn, Maine, has seen its fair share of mixed reviews over the last year, with some patrons expressing disappointment in the past. However, my recent visit suggests a shift toward a more positive dining experience.

Upon entering, the warm and inviting atmosphere immediately set a pleasant tone for the evening. The staff were attentive and courteous, ensuring that each guest felt welcome. The menu offered a variety of classic Italian dishes, and the food was both flavorful and well-prepared. The breadsticks and salad were as delightful as ever, living up to the Olive Garden reputation.

While previous reviews might have highlighted inconsistencies, it appears that the Auburn location has made significant improvements. The overall experience was satisfying, making it a commendable option for those craving a taste of Italy in a cozy, family-friendly setting. If you had reservations about visiting based on past feedback, it might be time to give Olive Garden in Auburn another chance.“

“My husband and I just had lunch at the Sam’s Italian Restaurant in Augusta, Maine. The cranberry almond chicken salad sandwich was excellent, and I had to save half of it for later because it was so huge. My husband had the chicken parmigiana sandwich and he said it was the best he ever had. Kind, friendly employees. The place was nice and clean. Glad we found this restaurant. We will definitely be back soon.“

“Amazing food, great drinks and friendly service! love it here 💖“

“First time here under new ownership. Wow, not disappointed! Might have been the best pizza we ever had. Had large green pepper, onion, and hamburg with extra cheese and sauce. Usually you get a little extra if fortunate. Not here! The cheese was running off and the sauce was running out! Sooo good. People are very nice. Plenty of seating outside or in. They didn't even mind that we had a small dog with us as we ate outside and were on our way back from camping in Eustis. Will definitely return!

Kid-friendliness: Good seating

Wheelchair accessibility: Has a wheelchair ramp“

“My husband and I just had lunch at the Sam’s Italian Restaurant in Augusta, Maine. The cranberry almond chicken salad sandwich was excellent, and I had to save half of it for later because it was so huge. My husband had the chicken parmigiana sandwich and he said it was the best he ever had. Kind, friendly employees. The place was nice and clean. Glad we found this restaurant. We will definitely be back soon.“