50 Best Italian Restaurants near Matthews

“Everything is excellent about Athens pizza. The stafff are very friendly, and nice. The foods are very delicious. Everything is very clean. ??✅“

“We had a surprise birthday party for a family member today!! What a great time. We had use of the Queens room, The food was great as usual but I need to bragg especially in our server Jeanette. She was amazing she handled us all with efficiency and grace!! I know we drove her crazy but she was amazing!!!! Thank you John’s place for a wonderful time and again kudos to Jeanette !!!“

“Nicole was fantastic. Awesome personality etc We look forward to seeing her again.“

“My husband and I have been going to Marios/John’s place for over 30 years and have never had a bad meal. John has done an excellent job from his managers to wait staff and to the wonderful tasting food. I recently had a private party there and every person raved about the food and the hospitality of the restaurant. I cannot thank John enough for making everything perfect. You are definitely missing out if you don’t go there and have a wonderful dinner.“

“My husband and I drove from a small town in South Carolina today and we were first timers to this place and loved it!! Very friendly people who talk to and you feel like family!!“

“Get the chicken Parm every time, plus a calzone to go. calzones are as big as my head!! get 4 meals out of this! plus the garlic knots are to die for!!“

“great pizza! 4 tvs, Labatts sold here.“

“We’ve been twice now and both times we had great food, great service and can’t wait to try more! We’ve had pizza and pasta, my mom tried the eggplant parm and dad tried the Mama’s Feast - all great portions and flavors were amazing! Will be back!“

“You have to try the Mozzarella presentation with the Roasted Sicilian Red Peppers and the Chicken Parm with a side of fettuccine. Large portions!“

“Love this place! Pasta is so delicious. A true Gem in Charlotte“

“Good food, terrific service! It’s loud, but what place isn’t anymore?“

“You have to try the Mozzarella presentation with the Roasted Sicilian Red Peppers and the Chicken Parm with a side of fettuccine. Large portions!“

“Was a delicious breakfast. Great service and pretty inside. Would be nice to try outside next time and the dinner.“

“The food is amazing here. We did have a small incident where we did not get what we ordered. My husband called and spoke to the Chef and he told us he would correct it. And they did just that…I love when people/business can stand on integrity and honesty. Thanks guys so much. You all are truly amazing.“

“Sweet potato Ravioli and broccolini were excellent!“

“This is THE best Italian place I have been to in charlotte. Every dish is an experience. The customer service is superior. They treat you like family here. I cannot recommend this place enough. The only disappointment is how full you get off the dishes that you can’t get dessert. The price is more than reasonable for the amount of food you get. This place is top tier. No doubt about it. *chefs kiss*“

“Very good food, and great service“

“Felt like i was in the village in NYC! Food was awesome! The best Italian I’ve had in a while! The homade pastas were to die for! Out of short rib but had chicken piccata and bronzino! So so good! The Burrata was awesome and the oysters, yellowtail and were so fresh and the sauces were key! Need to know how to make them! Tiramisu was yummy! Wine selection was great! Our server was so fun and loved the atmosphere! We will be back! Worth the car ride from the lake! Don’t forget the charcuterie! Lol“

“Went today and loved it!! The employees were SUPER nice and helpful!!!!“

“I’ve been coming to this location for 5-6 years now, the food has been consistently high quality from day one. All the dishes taste exactly how you would expect the dish to taste, but even better. Thank you for all of the years of outstanding service 🙏🏻“

“Simply amazing! We can’t wait to go back.“

“Delicious authentic Italian in a great atmosphere.“

“Nic made us the most amazing pasta in a cheese wheel! So much love and flavor in our meal! 1,000% recommend and can’t wait to go back!! 😋 Thanks Nic!“

“I just happened on this place a couple of weeks ago. It's my new favorite restaurant! True authentic Italian food❤️ I've been looking for this place! I will be a regular😁“

“This restaurant transports you to a quint local spot in Italy. The vibe and the delicious food is absolutely amazing! We celebrated my birthday there and they gave me a card and ice cream! Wonderful service, food, and atmosphere all around!“

“Enjoy fabulous food and be treated like FAMIGLIA by the wonderful staff at Luce... Warmth and charisma is also a particular specialty of Captain Cesar García! Bill Stevens, uptown Charlotte“

“Got take out. Best pie we have had in a while. Sicilian slice may have been the best.
Best pizza we've had since moving back to the Carolinas. Absolutely perfect pie!

Went back to get spaghetti and meatballs, and the chicken parm. May be the best spaghetti and meatballs I've had. They melt in your mouth!“

“We arrived near closing but the waitstaff didn’t seem to mind. Excellent service, food and cocktails! Highly recommend for a romantic dinner for two!❤️“

“The food, service and ambiance was excellent.“

“Food was amazing. There was an obnoxious party seated next to us that really took away from the experience, that's not on the restaurant though. We did share a waiter with that party, and they took up most his time, so we felt like we weren't getting great service and felt very rushed. But the food was incredible.“

“very nice experience on this diner because fast delivery and deliciouses food“

“10-out-of-10! From the food to the service to the ease of making a reservation - a big WIN! We loved the mozzarella sticks, house salad, spaghetti with meatballs, Hawaiian pizza and chicken piccata!!! Very easy to find the restaurant! Wish we saved room for dessert! Thanks for a great meal! Excellent service!!!“

“We had the pleasure of Dining at Dean’s on Father’s Day 6/15/25. Our Waiter “Q”was phenomenal. The food was a 10/10 and service far exceeded our expectation!“

“Buona Vita Restaurant and Bar is incredible! They are friendly and professional and their food is delicious! They have such a fun atmosphere and delicious drinks! A place wonderful for both parents and kids. My boys LOVE their pizza! Definitely recommend 1010!“

“I just happened on this place a couple of weeks ago. It's my new favorite restaurant! True authentic Italian food❤️ I've been looking for this place! I will be a regular😁“

“A mystery. Outstanding ambiance, looks and feels like nice casual cafes we ate at in Milan and Tuscany. Once inside can't believe it's in an outdoor mall in NC. Friendly service. Chicken marsala with mushrooms as good as it gets. Hearts of palm salad not on many menus but was delightful. The customers seemed to be enjoying a relaxed, quality dining experience without the pretense of a fancy place or buzz of a large busy place. The mystery-why was it only half full on a Friday night?“

“My husband and I attended a cooking class at Desarno’s tonight and had a fantastic experience! The atmosphere was welcoming, and Kit & Karen are both knowledgeable and engaging. We made delicious, authentic Italian dishes using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Guido Lombardi, owner of Impero Wine Distributors, was also present, suggesting and sharing wines that perfectly complemented the dishes we prepared. It added a wonderful touch to the evening. The market itself has an amazing selection of take and bake options, perfect for a gourmet meal at home. Whether you're looking to improve your cooking skills or just enjoy a fun evening, I highly recommend their classes. We’ll definitely be returning for more!“

“This location is superior to The Bowl at Ballantyne location. Server noticed my son was attempting to remove a stain from his pasta dinner and brought over a Tide pen. We were all impressed. Special chicken parm pizza was very good. Drinks took a little too long, but I was happy to spend time with my family while we waited.“

“Hey Amber & Andrew, just a guess, but were the two of you together at Aria and waited on by Jennifer? Seems like it! I have never had a bad experience at Aria. I went this past Saturday for The Queens Feast and once again I was not disappointed with service or the food. Did you talk to a manager while you were there about your issues? It takes a lot of humanity and courage to address issues in person & in real time. When you do, often a resolution can be found. Try it out the next time your disappointed. I understand reviewing a place for poor service, food, etc., but attacking a person by name is low class. Btw, who uses begrudgingly to write a review? Nice word but, seriously?“

“buy 1 take 1 for half off“

“I just happened on this place a couple of weeks ago. It's my new favorite restaurant! True authentic Italian food❤️ I've been looking for this place! I will be a regular😁“

“I just stopped at Rossini’s for the first time and had their lunch Salmon Salad. Let me tell you I am a Salmon Snob and this salad was the absolute best!! The large portioned, very tasty, very well seasoned blacken Salomon was superb! I will be back!!!“

“It’s the best restaurant in Charlotte.“

“Great Food, Fair prices and good customer service“

“Tonight was my first time and when I say I will be back at least every two weeks I’m not exaggerating. It’s rare to find a place that’s not only been around as long as it has but also still be owned by the family that started it. I am the pickiest eater but when I say everything I had blew my mind and has me craving it not even an hour after leaving. Don’t be fooled by the plain exterior. When you walk in you automatically know you are about to eat food made with love. I can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend doesn’t even touch how I feel!“

“Great food, great service, but if you’re a larger party and are seated in the enclosed patio area, take heed that it will be extremely uncomfortable with the summer heat. They only have a couple of small portable fans that are absolutely inadequate for the total space, and the ceiling fans (supposedly set to the incorrect direction) didn’t help much. Even the dining room wasn’t much better. I know it’s been hot, but if the customer is uncomfortable I can only imagine the staff.“

“I posted before that we would not eat in here because of a waitress named Lana. She couldn't keep her hands off my husband. With that being said. We went to place a order to go tonight. We noticed no Lana. (Made my day). Our waitress was Donna which is the sister of our favorite bartender, Marsha. Who no longer works there. Bad bad loss for them. Donna did an amazing job. The young guy behind the bar did a so so job.“

“Amazing fresh pizza and pasta Quick service We drive all the way from Weddington for the food!“

“I just happened on this place a couple of weeks ago. It's my new favorite restaurant! True authentic Italian food❤️ I've been looking for this place! I will be a regular😁“

“Had a lovely 🥰 burger during their late night menu. Yummy 😋“