50 Best Italian Restaurants near Pelham

“We were seated immediately and our service was quick, attentive and courteous. The food was amazing! It didn't break the bank, either, despite the fact that the food was amazing! The wine list was adequate. There was even parking available. All in all, an excellent experience, we'll definitely go back.“

“Great NY Pizza. We have fresh pie, Excellent“

“If you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience, Chazz Palminteri is the place to be. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that sets the stage for an amazing meal.

The service is exceptional—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you feel welcome and well taken care of.

Now, let’s talk about the food. Every dish is crafted with precision and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re trying their signature entrée or a simple appetizer, the quality is undeniable. The ingredients taste fresh, and the presentation is flawless.

One of the standout dishes is the lobster ravioli—perfectly balanced , cooked to perfection, and served with a delicious side that complements it beautifully. And don’t even get me started on dessert—the cannolis are to die for.

Overall, Chazz Palminteri delivers a top-tier dining experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just craving a fantastic meal, this restaurant is well worth a visit. 10/10 would recommend!“

“We used to frequent the Astoria location which was always so great. The new Manhattan location is no different. Somewhat smaller, but just very cozy and very nice looking. Amazing food as always. The flavors and taste are just the best. No matter what you order you will not go wrong. The service is top notch and Rocco and his staff are just the best at what they do. Just go, you won't regret it.“

“We had an amazing culinary experience here on Saturday. Everything we ate was beyond incredible and the service was excellent. We will be back soon! Thank you.“

“It’s great place with very delicious pasta and artesanal pizza! 🍝🍕“

“It’s a restaurant that’s reminds me of my childhood and my early Twenties that was my go to Italian restaurant. I loved everything about this place and enjoyed the great food. I took my wife to celebrate our birthday together and talked about how amazing it was growing up in this neighborhood.“

“Great atmosphere. The food is fresh and tastes delicious! The staff is attentive and friendly.“

“Wonderful food. Wonderful service!“

“I recently dined at this restaurant and was thoroughly impressed! The pappardelle with truffle sauce was absolutely delicious—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. I also tried the Four Seasons pizza, which was equally amazing. Both dishes were exceptional, and the overall dining experience was fantastic. I can't wait to return!“

“Good Pizza Great service Good Beer“

“VIA VAI is a charming, cozy restaurant which was perfect for our anniversary dinner. The food was exceptional and the service was personal and attentive. It reminded us of being in Italy. It was a weeknight and uncrowded, so I could understand if the vibe is a little different when more people are there. Still, the quality of the food is worth a trip.“

“Wife and I flew into JFK late one Friday. We were famished , it was 1030 by the time we got to Arthur Ave.. We parked and walked , came upon people eating alfresco. We asked if any place was still serving. The "MAN" Vic asked what we would like, from one of the tables. In no time we had a bottle of Vino Tinto in front of us and people were making us try food they were dining on. I felt like I was at my friends ,' THE PIAZZAS " house. The food was excellent and the people better. Can not wait to go back !“

“Among the best food I have ever had. The food is so fresh and delicious you can literally taste every ingredient.“

“What a wonderful quaint spot! Delicious food and fabulous service. The portions are large and the taste was phenomenal, just like home. I will definitely be back. The fried calamari was the best ever.

Wheelchair accessibility: Small ramp at front door“

“A wonderful restaurant - delicious food, wine, marvelous service. Thank you“

“Please delete this lunatic“

“One word DIABLO !!!🙏❤️ Frost Beer was ice cold !!!“

“We finally made it to this Gem 💎 Italian restaurant. The authentic Italian food was a true delight Rich in flavor. Special thank you to Nicholas, who made our first experience top-notch, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable service.  TyJason Michael for the great recommendation. “

“By far the best new restaurant in Mamaroneck in years! great food and service.“

“As a creature of habit, when I find something I like, I keep ordering it forever and ever. And as an ex-pat, born-and-raised Italian, pizza is akin to religion and a great tasting pizza is akin to experiencing the Beatific Vision! But enough with the Catholic references! Let’s talk about P&M’s pizza! I have been ordering my usual extra-large pie (half “margherita” and the other half “salsiccia”) since 2008! Over the years, I got to know the owner (who personally makes the pies) and he goes to great lengths to find the best quality ingredients for his pizzas. And you can taste the difference in the flavor of the tomato sauce, the mozzarella cheese, the olive oil, the herbs. As all Italians know, a good pizza begins with the the base—the dough or crust—that must be a perfect balance of crispy-and-chewy, and P&M’s nails it each and every time!

The pie I ordered yesterday was $23 plus tax, (unheard of!!!) which was delivered to my doorstep in less than 20 minutes (please tip your delivery guy) together with a coupon. After you collect 9 coupons, your 10th extra-large, “margherita” pizza is free!!! In 16 years of ordering from P&M, I’ve enjoyed quite a number of free pizzas too!

P&M Classic Pizza and Restaurant is THE place if you want to experience the best pizza in Hamilton Heights!

PS. I didn’t give a star-review for the category “atmosphere” because in 16 years, I’ve only ordered for delivery (I told you I’m a creature of habit).

PPS. When I order from P&M, I order in Italian. ?“

“This was my first time visiting Lena’s and I cannot express enough how amazing it was. The food was IMMACULATE. The ambiance was incredible and the service was top tier. Our server, Andy, took care of us the and he was amazing.

I’ll definitely be visiting Lena’s again very soon!“

“Everything is always delicious“

“Love this place, everything is fresh and delicious and the staff is super nice !“

“Excellent place to have a party! Eddie and his staff were amazing!! Can't wait to have another celebration there again 😊“

“loved service and food expectacular“

“I took my family to la riserva last week. We had an amazing dinner. My girls loved the pasta fagioli!!! They also enjoyed their meals; pasta with marinara and the chicken parmigiana with green beans. My husband and I equally enjoyed our meals. The service was great. Our waitress was knowledgeable and everything came out in a timely manner. I will definitely recommend la riserva to my friends.“

“Phenomenal from start to finish!! We were lucky to have the place to ourselves for an early dinner. Dani, co-owner & chef, greeted us with a warm welcome. You could tell right away she had a genuine interest in making our experience special. We started out with a creamy, simple burrata that came with homemade focaccia. The bread was SO perfect. We each had salmon with Israeli couscous and broccolini. The salmon was cooked to perfection and paired nicely with the wine suggested by Dani. Then dessert…it was so difficult to pick just one!!! So we got three! Ana, the other owner, is the evil genius behind the to die for desserts!! Tiramisu, mascarpone cheesecake (we took it to go) and an apple cider donut with vanilla ice cream. (The donut was so absolutely divine that my boyfriend ordered a second serving!!) And can I just say the cappuccinos were on point! My mouth is watering just thinking about it all again! I hope others visit and enjoy the fabulous food, service and atmosphere at Mambo. We don’t live around the corner, but will definitely make the drive back because the whole experience was just that good. I wish Dani and Ana much success. You can tell it is a true labor of love for them. Cin-cin ladies!“

“Awesome authentic Italian restaurant. Live music/band on Wednesdays. Service is fantastic. The meatballs are so tender with great flavor, chicken picatta was fresh filling, tiramisu wad the best with a cappuccino. They gave us a free Sambucha (the orange one is good). The owner/manager, Walter introduced himself and sat at our table after dinner to ask us how we were doing etc..
I will definitely be coming back.“

“Michelle was our server. Very friendly and efficient.
Food was outstanding.
We started with special mixed seafood in 2 large clam shells.
Dining partner had softshell crab (2) over linguini and he said it was the best softshell crab prep he ever had.
I had Chilean Sea Bass in a lobster bisque sauce with sweet potato crust over spinach.
Finished the meal with tartufo. Rich dark chocolate shell.
The chef has a flare for bringing out flavors with his combinations.“

“Outstanding food at this cozy, rustic restaurant in Mamaroneck! Wide choices in every category. Everything is impeccably fresh, and beautifully presented by chef-owner Andrea!“

“Great service and great food ! Beautiful outdoor space w fireplace“

“Great food ,great service.Been going to Tombolinos for many years, had been getting take out last 6 months ,first time eating in restaurant in awhile ,always good to sit down in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the outstanding food and the always attentive and friendly staff.Looking forward next time.“

“The ambience was very pleasant. there was outside seating, garden seating, as well as indoor seating. the italy vs spain cheese plate was delicious, the ricotta honey I highly recommend. the pasta was super fresh and overall it was a good value for your money and I would definitely visit again“

“I can’t believe we waited so long to try this neighborhood spot! It’s a chilly November evening , and we got seats at the bar. Such an inviting and intimate setting! The vibe was perfect for a couple’s night out. The food was even better than expected. We ordered the pasta bolognese and the meatball pizza. Both were excellent. The ricotta cheesecake was exceptional! Super creamy and dense with a burnt sugar crust on top. Served with ice cream and berries. Definitely Briciola is now at the top of our list!“

“My experience at Allegria Ristorante involved attentive, courteous and friendly waitstaff, a clean and well designed environment, and food that was superb. My friend and I both had the minestrone soup and the fennel salad with shrimp, expertly prepared and perfectly seasoned. Capping off our experience, our reservation was intentionally set for 6:30 PM - in August 2024, Saturday dnnertime entertainment is jazz standards in chord melody form expertly played by Raphael Silverman on a gorgeous Gibson Johnny Smith archtop guitar through a Henrikson Bud Six amp. Nice clean tone comes through very well in this setting .“

“Fantastic food minus a menu, you feel like you’re at your grandparents house for those of you who are fortunate enough to be Italian“

“Relatively new location but Ive been going to Modern, old and new for almost 30 years....To say the food is INCREDIBLE still wouldn't cover it. It's by far, one of the very best Italian restaurants in the entire County, if not further. It NEVER fails to serve you the freshest, most delicious meals. I'm a huge fan of their Chicken and Veal Marsala and Francese...I decided to try their Shrimp Francese for a change of pace. Sure, Ive had many meals at many Italian restaurants in the "world famous Little Italy" sections of NY City...I have to honestly say, this was the absolute BEST dish Ive ever had the pleasure of enjoying. Coupled with the Linguine with REAL White Clam Sauce, which in itself was phenomenal, as well as a salad with Gorgonzola cheese that was spectacular. I had the pleasure of returning again just a few short weeks later, and politely told the waitress (who's service was fabulous) thay I didnt even need a menu....
Modern has been around for a LONG TIME. Originally, you felt like you were sitting in the basement of a friend's home, and the food was just beyond incredible. Now, in the newer location the only thing thats changed is the size. The food has gotten even better (tough to believe since it already was EXCELLENT). The great service, the way they make you feel like family, and the food continues to be incredible....Wherever you are, if you're planning on being near New Rochelle....Modern is DEFINITELY a place you cant pass by, so ENJOY !!!!!!
You'll be planning your next visit before you even finish your meal ? 5 out of 5 Stars EVERY TIME !!! ?? !!!!“

“Great food , quaint and lovely. Home made pasta , service is wonderful. A gem in queens !!“

“We had a family party yesterday. We all can't say enough good things about this restaurant. Food was large portions and very delicious. Desserts incredible. Service was always there taking care of us.“

“We had something not on the menu, it was a lobster pasta with shrimp and it was delicious. The atmosphere is great, they have upbeat music and dimmed lights that make a romantic/ homie feeling.
Our server was Pedro and he was amazing! 10/10.“

“Was in the Bronx for a funeral. Looking for a comfort meal. Our Waitress Maria was amazing. Such a kind loving lady. The food was Great quality and good portions. I’m going to try to go any chance I get.“

“The food is very well prepared and beyond delicious. The service was excellent. From the wine to the appetizers to the meal then dessert. Everything was perfect. Highly suggest this restaurant. Our first time here, went with a friend who recommended it. I’ve eaten at many Italian eateries around the world and Tra Di Noi is one of the best. Go and enjoy for yourself.“

“Chef Chris was professional, punctual, and helped me host the most amazing dinner party for my mom‘s birthday in the Hamptons. He created a fantastic menu and was able to accommodate all dietary restrictions while keeping the meal, smooth, consistent, and absolutely delicious. He is not only a delight to work with, but incredibly easy to coordinate with. He was such a pleasure to have in the kitchen, helped me prepare the table and made me feel at ease, even though it was very probable that our outdoor celebration might get ruined by the rain. 12 out of 10 if you’re hosting a dinner party in the Hamptons or in Aspen, he is your guy. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone for any occasion.“

“Great service and incredibly tasty food !!!!! If you haven’t been you’re missing out!!!!💯 Food and service was outstanding, thank you for an enjoyable afternoon 😊“

“I recently visited Saggio, a Sicilian restaurant, and found the experience mixed.

The interior was inviting, with a warm and cozy atmosphere that made for a pleasant dining environment.

As for the food, the fried calamari was decent—crispy and tender, but it lacked the standout flavor I was hoping for. The chicken was okay as well; it was well-cooked but didn't have the depth of seasoning I expected.

Overall, while Saggio has a nice ambiance, the food could use some improvement to truly shine.“

“Best pizza in Port Washington.“

“Everything. The food is Fantastic and the service impeccable. They really make you feel welcome. I especially like the Schnitzel, fresh pasta and Stuffed OG Sicilian pizza.“

“Vegan Friendly ❤️🩷 Great place.“