30 Best Italian Restaurants near Sparks

“I don’t usually write reviews but I felt it was mandatory for my server was Tina and she was excellent! She checked on us multiple times even when it was a really busy Tuesday night 9/17. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!! Excellent server I hope to have her again next time!!“

“Great food, service is good most of the time. Live singer“

“Everytime we have come here the staff is amazing the food is delicious the sauce and toppings are so superior that even my gluten free crust tastes delicious!! The owners are generous and kind members of our community I truly won’t get pizza anywhere else !! 10 out of 10“

“Cool joint, good food, great service“

“fast efficient service. excellent pizza“

“I am in LOVE with Marcolino's Italia! I wish I could have eaten more but I couldn't even finish the BEST Eggplant ParmesanI've eaten- including my own! I was able to share ( with 6 people) the Limoncello cake! OMG! I'll just have to keep going back to work through their incredible menu!😍“

“This is such a great place. It was our first time here and we will definitely be going back. Great food and a cozy lil place. This is where your Italian momma would go for night out :)“

“The food…par excellence! I’ve tried everything and you just can’t go wrong. Good wines, too!“

“Brianna was an amazing person, kind, friendly beautiful. I enjoyed the whole staff actually. Food was phenomenal.. The experience was so great. I can't believe I'll ever find another eating establishment such as that. Try it, you'll won't be disappointed!“

“I wish you would bring back the lunch chicken piadina and the smoked cheese mushroom ravioli. These are my favorite.“

“I’m not much on Italian food this was the first place that serve Italian food that everything we had was fantastic. Can’t wait to go back. We had an appetizer of meatballs that were very, very good.“

“Super! So kind, awesome place and so delicious!“

“I absolutely love this restaurant. They have the best food in town aside from Nona's kitchen and the service is amazing too. They are always kind and go the extra mile to make everyone comfortable.“

“We had a large group of 12. Some of the food was great, some ok, but on dish was returned - the pork chop. It was over cooked and the sauce was burnt. It was returned and another dish was not ordered. We waited almost 2 hours for our main corse. Seated at 7, dove at 10. When we got the bill, they charged us for the pork chop. We asked for it to be taken off the bill and the owner said no. I and many of the 12 would never patronize this restaurant again. For the price of one meal, she just lost multiple customers. Own up when the cooking is not up to par. In addition, we could not dive the tab up with multiple credit cards.“

“For romantic dinner beautiful restaurantr .“

“So I ordered the eggplant Parmesan and it was a huge disappointment. So. Much. Breading!!! my husband ordered the Bolognese Con Mafaldine.
He loved his dish. In addition, the wine list was amazing and the pork belly starter was fantastic.
I’d be willing to come back and try something other than the eggplant“

“Beautiful place, love the concept and the atmosphere. Had multiple drinks throughout the dinner, which were all delicious. Started with a caprese salad to share, and for $16... Really small. We also ordered the fried seafood which was delicious and a reasonable amount for the cost.

For the mains we had the shrimp and scallop spaghetti special, which was reasonable. The shrimp and scallops were cooked beautifully, but the pasta was lackluster. Seemed really dry like the pasta was made and was sitting (maybe under a heat lamp) waiting for the shrimp and scallops to be added. Almost seemed like microwaved leftover pasta with oil drizzled on top. The other pasta we ordered was the tagliatelle ragu which was better than the special. Softer noodles, with a great sauce.

Overall glad we went here. Will definitely give them another shot, and maybe not order a pasta next time. If they wanted to step up their game, make the pasta in-house.“

“I had the gluten free Fettuccine Alfredo and was delighted. I don't think this is an option anywhere else in Reno/Sparks. My husband had chicken parm, which he said was also delicious. One day later I am not sick. The servers were lovely and helpful. The only other gluten free option was lasagna. I will try that next time. This is an authentic Italian restaurant, so the flavors are different from Americanized versions.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free“

“Great atmosphere, good price and even better food. Andrew and team are doing a fantastic job and both of their pizza types are family approved. Keep up the great work.“

“innovative and delicious take on pastas and pizzas, great and friendly staff, attentive and prompt service. Their Boulevardier is on point and one of my faves.“

“New favorite pizza place in South Reno. Italian salad was very fresh and good dressing. The pizza crust was thin the way we like it and the toppings were generous. No excess grease either!“

“Best meatball sandwich in town. If you reminisce about the old Paolo’s, there’s a lot of old school Italian root flavors with some new additions. I was so happy with the way this place took the old school Paulo’s and made it better.“

“I recently had the pleasure of trying the innovative Pasta in Parmigiana Wheel concept at Pasta La Vista, and it was a truly unforgettable experience! This new Italian restaurant has taken the classic pasta dish to a whole new level.

The presentation alone is worth a visit - a beautifully hollowed-out Parmigiano-Reggiano wheel filled with steaming hot, freshly cooked pasta. But it's not just about looks; the flavors and textures come together in perfect harmony. The pasta is cooked to perfection, and the melted Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese adds a rich, creamy sauce.

What sets this dish apart is the interactive experience. You get to scrape the inside of the cheese wheel to create a personalized sauce, making each bite unique. It's a fun and engaging way to enjoy your meal.

The portion size is generous, and the prices are reasonable considering the high-quality ingredients and unique presentation. The service was attentive, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting.

If you're looking for a fresh take on traditional Italian cuisine, look no further than Pasta La Vista and their incredible Pasta in Parmigiana Wheel concept. It's a must-try for pasta lovers and foodies alike! Buon appetito!“

“I have never like Italian food in a restaurant, as the sauce always tastes packaged or can. This is the real deal. A friend took me and I have been back and will continue to go back. Excellent, go here for the best Itialian food in the Reno, Sparks area.“

“innovative and delicious take on pastas and pizzas, great and friendly staff, attentive and prompt service. Their Boulevardier is on point and one of my faves.“

“I definitely recommend a visit here. It's a nice place, there's plenty of shared parking with the other businesses and dedicated M3 parking. When I stepped in I was greeted and taken to my table within a reasonable time. The food was also tasty.“

“Sooooo yummy! Great find thanks to Yelp as we were traveling and didn’t know the area!“

“Great pizza and Amazing costumer service 👌🏼“

“I hear a lot of people say that the food takes so long to get but if you are in a hurry and don't care then go to olive garden and enjoy their bland food. The food I had was amazing and the waitress Monique was a great person and the food DIDN'T need any additions for flavor“