50 Best Italian Restaurants near Manchester

“They saved the day for us! We had catering set up for a graduation party with another place and they ghosted us. My husband went up there the morning of the party, and they were able to make enough food for 30 people for pick up by that afternoon! The food was excellent and our guests were asking us where it came from. We had no leftovers lol. Thank you so much!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pictured below is the Gonzo calzone- Salami, dates, spinach, garlic herb cheese, mozzarella, mascarpone-ricotta blend, and garlic oil with garlic butter on the side. My husband looked at me like I was crazy when I read off dates but the slight sweetness against all of that savory is what made it!! We also tried the Fatty B, Meat me in St Louie, Magic Carpet Ride, and the Gyro. They were all amazing but the Gonzo and the Gyro were my favorites. The Magic Carpet Ride is also a must try if you're into mushrooms.“

“We had an amazing time at Joey’s today, mostly thanks to our bartender Abigail! She was so kind and patient with us which is greatly appreciated, especially considering she’s in the heat all day. Lovely lady, literally will ALWAYS choose the patio if she’s out there.“

“5 stars.

We walked in around 11am Saturday, 07/18/26, and could tell something was off, chairs still up, register not yet opened for the day. The employee at the counter kindly welcomed us in for dine-in anyway.

When it was time to pay, he and a coworker from the back had to figure out the register together from scratch, clearly not their usual job, no training, but they stayed calm, worked through it, and got us checked out correctly without complaint or excuse.

Food came out perfectly prepared and exactly as ordered.

Whatever staffing gap caused this, these gentlemen handled it with patience, kindness, and professionalism. Five stars for them, they showed up and made it work. Excellent problem solving under pressure.“

“Outstanding. Little Pricey for pasta. We will definitely return. Food was amazing pizza was delicious“

“DELICIOUS 🤤 we will be back in town next month and SO excited to dine here again!!“

“Great food, fair prices, friendly vibes.“

“Everything!!!Great dinner, drinks and atmosphere! Bartenders are on point!“

“Great food and service. Waiter made some excellent suggestions, including said we could split a salad - which was plenty. If you’re old, it was a touch dark, but part of the ambiance. Will go again. For app, main, wine glass, dessert will be ~$100 per person. It was great. It does fill, so make a reservation.“

“Top-notch service! They were able to accommodate us on a busy Saturday night, and the food was prepared perfectly. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great Italian spot in South County.“

“Tony and family always make you feel like family. From his table side presence and his beautiful mother leading an amazing team in the kitchen. Anthony our server was great and knowledgeable of all the dishes. We started with the calamari and fried spinach and a perfectly spiced marinara sauce. We each had the separate salads I had the Italian chop salad, and my girl had the Caprese salad both were absolutely amazing. I had the Benedetto's Farfalle with spicy pink sauce and added shrimp 🤌we also had the perfectly cooked and breaded Chicken Spiedini served over risotto. Timing is everything when you have multiple dishes everything was perfectly prepared.. 🤌🤌🤌🍷“

“It was a truly spectacular experience from start to finish. While the ambiance is beautiful and the food consistently outstanding, what truly made our evening was our server, Simona. Simona was the definition of professionalism and personalized care. She greeted us with a warm, genuine smile and was incredibly knowledgeable about the entire menu and the excellent wine list. Her recommendations were spot-on! What impressed us most was Simona's attention to detail. Our water glasses were always full, courses were timed perfectly. It's this level of thoughtful service that elevates a great meal into a truly memorable event. Simona went above and beyond to ensure we felt like VIPs. We can't recommend Il Bel Lago enough. We will certainly be back!“

“LOVE Mia Sorellas. Amazing dinner, delicious cocktails and A+ atmosphere! Added to my favorite spots list.“

“Great restaurant. Great service and food.“

“The food is phenomenal!!!!“

“We recently moved “locally” and Our trying out new restaurants. I was pleasantly surprised with “A’mis” Took Our four kids there for lunch today. The ENTIRE dining area was full, yet the short staffed staff did not miss a beat. Drinks filled, food brought out, they did forget silverware but They were SO busy and also so on top of it! Truly impressed as a former server and hostess back in the day. My kids finished the cheese sticks in less than 5 minutes. The fettuccini was amazing, and so was the New York style pizza. The house dressing is good as well. On top of that the wait staff was so friendly and kind to Us. You sometimes sadly get dirty looks bringing 4 kids under 13 into a restaurants alone, even if they are well behaved! We will be back!!! Thank-You!“

“Best dinner we’ve had in a long time. The “trio” appetizer was awesome, salads were great and our main courses were incredible. Will definitely come back again!“

“Fantastic food & incredible service made our 24th wedding anniversary celebration memorable.“

“great place to eat , friendly atmosphere, toasted ravioli and salads are the best .“

“DELICIOUS 🤤 we will be back in town next month and SO excited to dine here again!!“

“My family was in last night for dinner and the staff was very friendly and the calzones were delicious! We love Sauce on the Side and this visit was probably the best dinner we have had there. We will definitely drive a little further to this location!“

“We were in St Peter’s Mo. and were going to go to Olive Garden for my Wife’s birthday, when I told our clerk at the hotel she said she would recommend the Pasta House over the Olive Garden. We went and had supper. Everything we had was great better than the other place. We took desert back to the room and it was great. I would recommend to anybody.“

“We love Viviano’s, great for lunch or dinner, great happy hours! The mushroom Brie soup is wonderful! And the workers are super sweet ❤️“

“Amazing pizza! Best lasagna! Great staff! 5 Stars!“

“me and my boyfriend came here for our anniversary dinner and absolutely loved it!! our server was very kind and helpful. our food was served quickly and was delicious. we loved everything about our experience! special shoutout to the worker that was happy to take our picture before we left!“

“Beth was the most amazing waitress I've ever had in an establishment! She went above and beyond for everything. I never had to ask for any refills or anything. Very attentive and she actually enjoyed serving us. Such a lovely lady and made our night perfect! Thank you so much for this wonderful experience Beth! I recommend asking for Beth if you come here on weekends!“

“Everyone that ate the pepperoni pizza said it was amazing. My son and I had the chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks and ravioli sampler it was all really good and seasoned perfectly. The marinara sauce for the ravioli was delicious and I do not like normally like any marinara sauce but this tasted and looked fresh. Service was amazing and neat place.“

“Vangel’s is the most exceptional meal out we have had in a long time. Soft music, soft lighting, great choices for drinks and hearty menu items make for a memorable night out. Louie the owner made us feel at home on our first, but not last visit to Vangels. Thank you for the hospitality and great experience all around. Tracy“

“We love Viviano’s, great for lunch or dinner, great happy hours! The mushroom Brie soup is wonderful! And the workers are super sweet ❤️“

“Had a large party reserved and had some of the best service from our waiter Freddy than we have in years anywhere else. He was incredibly attentive, thorough and kind.“

“Gioia’s Winghaven is our go to for sandwiches! Always get the order correct, always timely service, always wonderful customer service, always delicious! The only complaint is I can’t have them on Sunday! :( We’ve tried to go back to other sandwich shops on a Sunday and it never compares to Gioia’s. You’ve raised the bar so much, now everyone else is a disappointment.“

“The best pizza I’ve had in the entire St. Louis area. Great food.“

“Late dinner - we were in the mood for something Italian - food is fabulous - we choose lasagna and risotto - both dishes were yummy and plenty left over for lunch tomorrow - FYI: Their salad are the best!! Kayla and the house staff were fabulous as well… we will be back soon…“

“The dough, sauce, sausage was fantastic! They have a great sweet sauce. Will order again soon“

“My Son and I like to go on Mondays to the Woods Mill location. Alyssa is our regular server. She’s exceptional!! Great service consistently. Food is always exceptional! I’ve been going to this establishment for decades!!“

“Aiden was our server and he picked us up right at shift change. He did an amazing job was very accommodating. He took marvelous care of all four kids and two adults with a smile even took care of one kids food allergy, beautifully. Great job Aiden!“

“Great sandwiches, great service all for a reasonable price. Stop in check them out.“

“Did not send any plates or utensils with catering order.“

“They are consistent with their food, and all staff seems to love working there.“

“We came and Darryl assisted us with our party we were planning, he was amazing! He answered any questions I had about the menu and catering. He was very patient and polite. Thanks for making our party amazing. We recommend 10/10 every time! Food was PHONOMINAL! Can't wait til our next event! Thanks Candicci's“

“This place is pretty good. Service can be hit or miss especially the hostesses can sometimes have an attitude. Love the food and large menu. The patio is a great place to relax and sunbathe.“

“Best pizza I have found since moving to STL four years ago! But not just the best here. One of the best ever!“

“They catered a Christmas event I attended. The food was presented professionally and tasted absolutely delicious! 5⭐️“

“We went because I remember going to a restaurant they had many years ago on St Charles Rock Rd. The food was as good as I remember. Everyone loved what they had. We will definitely be going back.“

“Probably the best experience at a restaurant we’ve ever had. Ethan, the waiter, was personable, accommodating, and friendly! Food was exceptional as well!“

“Outstanding flavor! Loved the sauce and the cheese...everything!“

“We ordered from Cecil's (Ellisville) last pm.... We were not disappointed! The pizza was very good! The only way to improve would be to go back to the old ovens & cornmeal under the crust while cooking. Cecil's Valley Park continues to disappoint... Many chances & they are horrible. Imo's Twin Oaks... also horrible... No question...Cecil's Ellisville is the go-to! Run the Buy one get one for $4 like St. Peters, Please.“

“Excellent quality of food. Great service and nice ambiance.“

“Our waiter, Mike, was personable and quick. The food was good and hot. Loved the cream the chef added to the Manhattan clam chowder.“

“We were in St Peter’s Mo. and were going to go to Olive Garden for my Wife’s birthday, when I told our clerk at the hotel she said she would recommend the Pasta House over the Olive Garden. We went and had supper. Everything we had was great better than the other place. We took desert back to the room and it was great. I would recommend to anybody.“