11 Best Italian Restaurants in Shelby

“On 12/27/22 my husband and I hosted a dinner for 18 to celebrate the marriage of my daughter and fiance. Everything was superb. Our server, Cindy, did a remarkable job. Couldn't have asked for anything more. The food was excellent, as well as the Sambucca.“

“I can't really speak on service and atmosphere, as I've only had their food dashed - HOWEVER! I will say that the quality has never disappointed. Especially their fries, always hot and so well made. Hands down, one of my favorites to order from!“

“I’ve always wanted to try food from Verona Inspired Italian! I regularly check out their weekly specials on Facebook and couldn’t wait to finally try them out. This was my first visit to the restaurant, and the food was absolutely delicious and amazing. We started with the bread and butter- yes, we actually started there because it was that good. We even asked for another basket! Then came the Eggplant Tower, and wow - it was fantastic. I’m a big fan of eggplant, and this dish was perfection: crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and pickled onion. You really need to try it to understand how good it is. For the weekly special, we had the Emperor Red Snapper. Absolutely incredible. The Tomahawk Pork Chop and the steak were both delicious as well. Our cocktails and beer were spot-on. Service? 5 stars. Thank you Joy M. The menu has so many tempting options, and we definitely want to come back and try more. P.S. That bread? We took another portion home. So good.“

“I have tried dang near half the menu and love it all. the cannoli is hands down the best I've ever had. Everyone I've encountered there has been nice and helpful. Highly recommend stopping in to this place!“

“Fabulous atmosphere, amazing authentic food, large portions, 5 star, extraordinary staff! Highly recommend this experience! Will definitely return! Thank ya'll for a wonderful evening 💕“

“An exceptional experience from the first bite to the final espresso corto. The wood oven–grilled shrimp, calamari, and octopus were a masterclass in technique—smoky, tender, and expertly seasoned to let the natural flavors shine. The fried polenta with mushrooms added a rustic yet refined touch, rich in texture and umami depth. Every element of the meal was thoughtfully prepared, balancing simplicity with sophistication. Service was swift, professional, and seamlessly attentive. A truly memorable culinary journey—highly recommended for discerning palates.“

“My Dad is currently in the hospital battling sepsis. We’ve had a difficult time getting him to eat. He asked for lamb chops, so my husband searched until he found Filippa’s. After hearing our story, they made his lamb chops special for him before they were technically even open. Outstanding customer service, and delicious food! We cannot thank them enough ☺️“

“Amazing food! Cool owner who is proud of his food …. And should be!! Best Italian around!“

“I was craving a good homemade burek where I could just pick it up quickly on the way home and it excited me to know I can always count on Napoli’s Pizza to make them so fresh and delicious! Who’s ever making their bureks’ must’ve learned from the best because it was made exactly how it should be! I got the cheese burek and it was cooked to perfection! Thank you guys! ?“

“everything was so delicious from start to finish and the server and the service was excellent and I definitely come back again in the future so thanks Buddy’s pizza I had a great time Allison. F“

“Very friendly crew. And I love using their app to place an order when leaving work. It’s always ready in the Pizza Portal. I enter my code, grab, and go! (Now LC is on DoorDash app I can use that too).“