27 Best Italian Restaurants near Waxhaw

“I went for the Saturday brunch and had the seafood omelette which was a disappointment because of the imitation crab meat which overpowered everything else in it. The potatoes were great. I’ve been there for dinner many times and everything was always delicious.“

“doordash today whoever your chef is tonight.. pay him double !!!!! the food was delish! risotto is on point (i am picky with risotto) we also had pizze and family had chicken dish. everyone was happy . it was absolutely delish“

“It’s been a while since I’ve ordered but it was delicious! On top of that, the girls working were delightful! Best pizza in town!“

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

“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 🙏🏻“

“Delicious authentic Italian in a great atmosphere.“

“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 !!!“

“The food, service and ambiance was excellent.“

“Great Food, Fair prices and good customer service“

“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 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.“

“Ordered various dishes and have never been disappointed“

“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.“

“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😁“

“We’ve been picking up from Sal’s several times the past couple of months. We drive around 20-25 minutes. The Stromboli and selection of pizzas are worth it. We lived in Philadelphia and had lots of great pizza places there…this is as close to great northern pizza around the area and we’ve been here 32 years.“

“This is a hidden gem! It’s our new favorite place. The food and service were excellent!“

“A monday for lunch filled with great music, great vibes, great pizza and great hospitality. Thanks, Katrina for the amazing service and for walking me through my first visit! Cant wait to come back. Fresh stuffed cannolis!!! Oh lawd, im in heaven.“

“Negroni to start, little gem Caesar salad, scallops with corn risotto, espresso martini to finish…..ALL perfect Including the service. I look forward to returning.Thank you for a wonderful dinner!“

“I had this pizza years ago when I was in the shopping center in one day for lunch and I remember it being yummy finally had it again a couple weeks ago and it was even better than I remembered. start again tonight and it was just fantastic the sauce is delicious the pizza is cooked perfectly and the prices are reasonable.“

“Alfredo spinach pizza great BUT they still charge for chicken when I requested no chicken. So I had to pay more for the dead ingredient that makes it expensive being a vegetarian. Boo-hiss!! Excuse: "No option on computer to deduct chicken" Lame, lame, lame!!!“

“I read all the negative reviews before going. You should expect a survey attitude if it is truly a NY style pizzeria.

Service was good
Food was salty but very good.
Wine was probably box wine but was acceptable.
Price was higher than expected but not unreasonable.

Overall not the best Italian place but certainly acceptable.“

“My husband and I I were in this restaurant today. We placed our order and the owner came out to our table to ensure they prepared my sandwich properly. Talk about great service! Our meals were excellent. I couldn’t help but notice how many young families frequent this establishment. From the girls that took our order to time they cleared our dishes, the atmosphere was friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.“

“Best part of this place is the staff. Very friendly, ask to make sure the order is right, and are hard workers. The menu has plenty of options with great appetizers with some of the best mozzarella sticks I have ever had. The the potion sizes make it so that you are getting the best value for your dollar. Just a really good place to get a meal.“

“Been going here for years. Easily a top 3 pizza in Ballantyne. The Margherita and Alla Vodka are both top notch. I've been mistreated on multiple occasions when I was just standing in silence waiting for pickup, but since my dad raised me properly, I could not care less. Will still always eat here, but it's delivery from this point out.“

“I just had the Meat Balls for the first time.. They were amazing. I also got a favorite that I get every time I go the Diavola Pizza and it was cooked great.“

“The Red Bowl in Indian Land has a nice atmosphere and is great place to have a drink, share appetizers and enjoy a delicious meal.

Parking: Friendly and efficient service.

Kid-friendliness: My children enjoy dining here.“