50 Best Italian Restaurants near Highland

“There is no way we couldn't give this restaurant a 5 star review! The food fresh and delicious, the staff caring and attentative the atmosphere beautiful worth every dime. Go treat yourself you won't regret it and you will be back again I know we will !“

“Very good food The turkey and roast beef are actually cooked there so that way there's less preservatives and b******* in it The turkey by far is pretty much the best seller I've seen so far and they use very fresh ingredients. it's better than buying a breakfast sandwich that's been sitting for a few hours then just get one made to order however you want“

“Great Service and the wings are awesome!“

“Great Service and the wings are awesome!“

“the food is great there i tried some of the baked ziti and the wings and my family ordered from there half a tray of seafood too of everything it was to die for even thou i cant eat shrimp and lobster“

“Coppola’s as never had a bad meal, but last night was phenomenal! We both had shrimp scampi, started out with calamari salads with creamy garlic. I add Merlot. We both had espresso and I had a cannoli the food was to die for! Nick out did himself. I couldn’t have gone anywhere else for a better meal service was wonderful atmosphere was good .“

“Everything !!!! There food is amazing“

“The Angry Chef does it all; excellent food, fantastic service, in a very friendly, relaxing atmosphere. Pricing is extremely reasonable for this experience.“

“First time here for a private party and i cannot say enough great things about not only the food but the staff also. By far one of the best upcoming restaurants in the Hudson valley. The pizza was so flavorful, fresh with perfect crust n that’s coming from someone whose family owned pizzeria for years. Another must have is the house made penelle which aside from my nonna making it I’ve never had in any restaurant. Last but not least the cannoli were some of the best I’ve had in months. This place is 1000% worth the drive from anywhere in the area. Will be coming back asap“

“What a wonderful experience. A professionally managed and staffed restaurant. Before we sat, two bread baskets were on the table, dipping dishes of oil and balsamic vinegar for the bread, water carafe and menus waiting for the seven of us. This was a Sunday night at 6:15 and the place was packed with customers. Matt P. , our waiter was attentive, anticipated what we would want, he helped make the dining experience enjoyable. The food portions were ample and reasonably priced. Some in our party ordered various kinds of pizza; the crust was reminiscent of what we ate in Italy; lovely. I had the pasta butera, great; others had the chicken parm and lastly the sausage fennel and pasta. The noise level was on the high side but we didn’t have too much trouble hearing each other. The desserts were very good (cannoli, flourless chocolate cake, tartoufo, chocolate lava cake and a root beer float) were all very good. If the tip was calculated at the typical 20% of the pretax total or double the tax, it would be too low to show how much we appreciated Matt P.“

“This little Italian restaurant was a delightful surprise. We went there because it had favorable reviews. We found out that it is under new ownership as of approximately 9 months ago, late in 2024. Carlos, one of the co-owners, greeted us, cooked our food, and checked to see that everything was all right several times. He is clearly very interested in pleasing his customers.
My husband is Italian and gives the quality of the food and the expertise of its preparation high marks. We ordered two appetizers, Caesar salad and bruschetta. The Caesar salad was delicious and big enough to share. The bruschetta had wonderful flavors, was delightfully presented on a board and the thing I like the best was that the toast was not too hard to bite into.
Finally, for our meals I had a chicken parmesan sandwich which was a reasonably large portion, and my husband had lasagna. We both enjoyed every bit.
The food is prepared while you wait, so it is not fast food at all. He makes everything from scratch.
If you go in in, prepare to relax, enjoy your food and give Carlos greetings from us!
Ps. We are not related and we live in Florida, so we won't be able to go back right away. But we were visiting the area and thoroughly enjoyed our meal.“

“Just had the most amazing salad! Romana Salad with grilled chicken and balsamic dressing. So good!!!!“

“The best Italian 🇮🇹 restaurant in Dutchess County! We’ve been coming to Gino’s for years and the food is always spectacular!“

“Ordered rigatoni with meatballs and it was delicious. I like that it came wet so the pasta wasn’t dry from soaking up sauce . The meat balls were sliced and I like that again it was delicious.
Mom ordered eggplant and came with spaghetti and she liked hers too.
Thank you !“

“I was there with two friends from Kentucky that used to
live here. They wanted Italian because Kentucky doesn't have good Italian food. Waiter was exceptionally nice had good conversation even with the waiter. Food was excellent as usual“

“absolutely delicious food and wonderful, kind staff!“

“Had my wedding here and Frank and the staff were amazing and the food was great!“

“The food, the Friday night bands, and all of the staff !!! <3“

“Ordered a large tray of Chicken Francese and it was AMAZING. Flavorful and tender even after reheating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“LOVE...LOVE...LOVE! Not just because it's convienent but the food is the BEST! Knowing that Greg makes EVERYTHING fresh is important to me...also he and his wife and guys are the friendliest...like extended family ❤ thank you guys for ALWAYS being there!“

“Pizza E. Birra has amazing food, fair prices, friendly staff and an inviting, clean atmosphere. I recommend!“

“The food is Amazing great service and great price for family“

“Best NEw York pizza I’ve had! The folks were very nice.“

“Friendly staff and incredible food! highly recommend ordering out or dining in!“

“I want to thank Coppolas for hosting my sisters burial lunch. This was a tough day and you guys were a great host with awesome food. You allowed us to stay long and even put a table out for us, for my sisters pictures. Everyone was from out of town and gave us time to catch up without feeling rushed I appreciate it so much! everyone raved about the food and especially the SAUCE!! They even purchased bottles to take home to staten island, which says alot, because they think their Italian food it the best! lol again thank you! see you soon!!“

“Great menu and excellent service!!“

“calamari was terrible, touggh waiter was great“

“Had a fantastic dinner for my wife’s birthday on our first visit to the CIA. Service was amazing and the food incredible. They went above and beyond with the extra attention for her birthday and made for a great evening. Thank you!! And an extra thank you to the pastry cream for the custom birthday cake!!!“

“One of the best pizzas ive ever had“

“I’ve been seeing recommendations for this pizza place in my town’s facebook group. We ordered last night for the first time. Their BBQ chicken pizza hands down the best !! Garlic knots delicious. Will definitely order again !“

“If I could give this restaurant a 10 star I would⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. The food was absolutely delicious and filling And the service and staff were excellent. If there is any possible way please open a Antonella’s in orange county New York please do so. 🙏🏻“

“I love this restaurant, it’s definitely one of my all time favorites. It has amazing flatbread pizza with all the gourmet toppings you can think AND they have a few dinner specials that are absolutely delicious. Lastly, everything is fresh, tasty and not overly priced. If you haven’t been here you are missing out.“

“The best pizza.“

“Beautiful deli , probably the most beautiful… incredible & unbeatable food , the best Italian deli 🇮🇹“

“I go to Rino's for the amazing customer service - I go back to Rino's for the delicious food. While you're waitingon the0tk0p, check out the little Italian grocery section full of imported oils and vinegar and traditional ils school pasta shapes like orecchiette.“

“Nice staff, good prices, solid Pizza. Next time I’ll have to try some kitchen food! Pizza is excellent. Almost went back for seconds lol“

“The customer service at this place is outstanding ! The pizza is also amazing ! We will never order from another place 😍“

“A huge thank you to Bobby and his team at the Eastdale location for accommodating our special request this morning for our Soldier! There’s nothing like bringing a taste of his favorite place to him on his graduation from Basic Training! God bless you 🇺🇸“

“I cannot recommend Mel's enough! I purchased the Holiday Catering Special for a work party and the food was amazing! I added a 1/2 tray of eggplant rollatini and also tortellini primavera and this easily fed 30 people (with leftovers!) My co-workers were raving about the food and I easily said it was all from Mel's. This special catering combo is the perfect mix for any party!!! (I will also add I ordered on Monday morning and picked up Tuesday evening! Quick service as well!!!) 👏“

“awesome pizza!! Def recommend!“

“I'm not easily impressed but Joseph's Italian Steakhouse really hit a home run on all levels. Best Prime Rib I've ever had, so tasty and cooked perfectly. The sides we equally delicious which elevated my whole experience. The hospitality was superb and judging by the looks on other patrons' faces, I assume others had a similar experience.“

“We went with 16 men for the Holidays! Waiter on point right down to the last detail of everyone meticulous order! Chef Jordan everything cook to perfection - Place was packed - now I know Why!! Will go back with my Family! Thanks!!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆
Frank’s Deli is one of my favorite local spots! Their fresh sausage is absolutely amazing — you can really taste the quality. I also love their good, hearty seeded bread — perfect for sandwiches or just dipping in olive oil and provolone cheese.

Whenever they have it fresh, I always grab the broccoli rabe, Italian long hots, and eggplant caponata — they’re so flavorful On a few occasions, I’ve gotten the caponata or long hots that seemed past their prime, but that’s rare, and it doesn’t take away from how great this place usually is.

When everything’s fresh (which it usually is), Frank’s is unbeatable. It’s a neighborhood gem!“

“I randomly chose to stop along Rt. 9N to try pizza (for the first time) at "Ronzoni". I found the employees to be friendly and helpful. I decided to eat inside rather than take-out.The pizza ? was tasty ? and I would definitely stop by again next time I'm in the area“

“I've been ordering from Bacio to-go occasionally for a few years now. Their food is fantastic and what I appreciate most is their consistency. Whatever I order, it's the same quality meal, regardless of day of the week or time of day. Overall just delicious food and quality service each and every time. Thank you!“

“MADISON'S PIZZA CAFE in the heart of Pleasant Valley is a warm and friendly place with great pizza and many other dine in or take out menu options. There's a definite local neighborhood vibe here and the owners and staff make you feel like family. I will be back soon to work my way through that fun menu“

“I've only had the Pizza so far (take out) but can say it's always been great“

“Our guests kept going back for seconds (and thirds!), and many asked where we got the food from. It truly made the event special. Reliable service, generous portions, and unbeatable taste—Roma Deli is now our go-to for any future catering needs.“

“thank you for the sandwiches. they hit the spot today. the dynamic duo was amazing. thank you for customizing for me. and you were so freindly on the phone. so nice to hear a smile these days. thank you. stay safe!“

“Stonehedge has always been a favorite restaurant for our family. Unfortunately due to life circumstances we hadn’t been there for a couple of years. My husband and I decided to end the drought and went to celebrate our anniversary and we are so glad we did. Everything was even better than we remembered it. It started with the delicious and wonderfully fresh dinner rolls that we’ve always loved. The French onion soup was the best I’ve had in ages (I’m a French onion soup snob😂) and the baked stuffed clams were just as my husband remembered them. The dinner salad with the house dressing was cold and fresh, and we highly recommend the double cut pork chop and the jumbo shrimp francaise as dinner entrees. We both left full and more than satisfied - they never disappoint! Thank you to the folks at Stonehedge for the great meal and good service. It felt like we were coming home! We promise you’ll see us again soon.“