24 Best Italian Restaurants in Poughkeepsie

Capperi Italian • $
803 Main St, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Eggplant Parm Sandwich
Stracciatella Soup
Chicken Sorrentino
Cacciatore Chicken
Mozzarella Sticks
Vodka Sauce Pasta
Chicken Francaise
Famous Meatballs
Chicken Piccata
Fried Calamari

“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.“

4.6 Superb65 Reviews
Spettro Italian • $$
44 Lagrange Ave, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Cannoli & Brioche Con Gelato
Breakfast Carbonara Pizza
Biscoff Cheese Cake
Pep and Pep Pizza
Porchetta Panuozzo
Spettro Benedict
Fried Calamari
Croque Madame
Sirloin Steak
Truffle Fries

“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“

4.5 Superb146 Reviews
Milanese Italian Restaurant Italian • $$
115 Main St, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Steak Dave with Greenbeans and Roasted Potatoes
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ravioli Con Bolgnese
Lobster Tail Entree
Eggplant Rollintini
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Francese
Calamari Fritti
Chicken Marsala
Stuffed Shrimp

“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“

4.6 Superb52 Reviews
Aloy's Italian Restaurant Italian • $$
157 Garden St, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Traditional Aloy's Thin Square Cheese Pizza
Pasta with Alfredo Sauce with Shrimp
Aloy's Traditional Cheese Pizza
Crabmeat Stuffed Mushrooms
Veal Cutlet Parmigiana
Grated Cheese Pizza
Chicken Marsala
Risotto Balls
House Salad
Vodka Sauce

“absolutely delicious food and wonderful, kind staff!“

4.6 Superb32 Reviews
Italian Center Italian • $$
1195 NY-376, Wappingers Falls

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

4.8 Superb5 Reviews
Cafe Primavera Italian • $
31 Market St, Poughkeepsie

“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!“

4.5 Superb8 Reviews
Cosimo's Trattoria & Bar Italian • $$
120 Delafield St, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

La Grigliata Wood Fired Pizza with Roasted Zucchini & Squash with Kale Tomatoes and Garlic
House Made Bread Pudding Specialty Gelato Flavor
Warm Chocolate Lava Cake
Polpette Chef's Meatballs
Fried Calamari Marinara
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
Grilled Chicken Penne
Spicy Chicken Fusilli
Seafood Fra Diavolo
Portobello Ravioli

“Mike was our server, he also is a bartender that my mother raves about. He is and was on point and super professional and nice! The food is to die for! Scrumptious and great serving sizes!!! Prices are great as well! Matches the quality of the food and atmosphere! If you haven't been to Cosimo's.... GO!!!!“

4.3 Superb153 Reviews
Pizza E Birra Italian • $
830 Main St, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Create Your Own Pizza Mushroom and Goat Cheese
Chicken Cutlet Mozzarella Roasted Red Peppers
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Pizza Al Prosciutto
French Onion Soup
Nutella Pizza
French Fries
Pulled Pork
Taglieri
Calamari

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

4.2 Good44 Reviews
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Italian • $$
2044 South Rd, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccine Alfredo Tossed with Sautéed Shrimp
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Sopa de Ñoquis de Pollo
Chicken Parmesan Dinner
Salad and Bread Sticks
Create Your Own Pasta
Olive Garden Salad
Garlic Breadsticks
Shrimp Carbonara
Fried Mozzarella

“calamari was terrible, touggh waiter was great“

4.2 Good130 Reviews
A Touch of Naples Pizza • $
417 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Giant Slice of Cheese Pizza and Meat Lovers Pizza
Goes by Many Names We Call It Italian Roll
Super Large Cheese Slice of Cheese Pizza
Cheese Pizza Slice of Cheese Pizza
Sausage and Peppers Parm Hero
Pepperoni Meatball Pie
Big Pizza by the Slice
Broccoli Pizza Slice
Pepperoni Calzone
Joe's Pizza Slice

“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 !“

4.8 Superb72 Reviews
Bronx Pie Pizza Italian • $
264 North Rd, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Buffalo Chicken with Bespoke Jalapenos
Mozzarella Pomodoro Salad
Sausage and Peppers Slice
Pepperoni and Bacon Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Cheese Ravioli Pasta
Chicken Cutlet Hero
Chicken Noodle Soup
House Special Pizza
Plain Cheese Pizza

“One of the best pizzas ive ever had“

3.8 Good37 Reviews
Pizzeria Bacio Italian • $
7 Collegeview Ave, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Vegan Cheese Dine in: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: Yes
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Vegan Spinach Calzone
Chicken Parmigiana
Stromboli Roll
Pasta Fagioli
Cheese Pizza
French Fries
Caesar Salad
Garlic Knots

“Hands down, the best BBQ chicken pizza I’ve ever had. My whole family loves it. It’s our favorite pizza spot because of it. Only downside is the parking and the staircase when you first walk in(because you can’t push the stroller up it lol) .Only poor experience I had here is , I placed an order, and paid over the phone and asked if they wouldn’t mind bringing it out to the door so I could pull up and not have to take my kids out of the car (with the baby in the car seat lugging that thing down the street & then back with a pizza box in your hands as well as your sons hand - it’s a lot- especially if you don’t get a close parking spot, it’s a busy street) but they said they no longer do curb side pick up…Not the end of the world just annoying.But as far as the BBQ chicken pizza goes - flawless.

Parking: Parking is hard , not a lot of places to park, it’s a very busy street.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair or stroller accessible- short staircase when your first walk in the doors to get to the register/ tables/ etc.“

3.9 Good72 Reviews
TJ’s Pizza Pizza Delivery • $
595 Main St, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Sausage Peppers and Onions Pizza
Meatball Parmigiana Sub
Large Meat Lovers Pizza
Sausage Pizza Slice
Large Veggie Pizza
Oreo Cheesecake
Buffalo Chicken
Boneless Wings
Pepperoni Pizza
Garlic Bread

“The best pizza.“

4.8 Superb48 Reviews
Alimentari Rossi & Sons Deli • $
25 Eastdale Ave N, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Imported Italian Combo Sandwich I Took Half Home and It Weigh 12 Oze
Italian Cuban Sandwich
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breakfast Sandwich
Egg in a Hole
Pork & Rabe
Muffuletta
Croissant
Antipasto
Biscotti

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

4.6 Superb133 Reviews
Savona’s Trattoria & Bar - Poughkeepsie Italian • $$
1 Collegeview Ave, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Tuscan Style Pei Mussels
Baked Gorgonzola Stuffed Figs
Sunday Morning Risotto
Chicken Parmigiana
Tomato Bruschetta
Hard Bread Stick
Chicken Francese
Chicken Marsala
Fried Calamari
Veal Marsala

“Great menu and excellent service!!“

3.9 Good128 Reviews
Emiliano's Pizza Pizza • $
111 Main St Apartment 1, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Panini
Half Cheese Half Pepperoni Pizza
Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza
Sicilian Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Parmigiana Sub
Grandma Pizza Slice
Meat Lovers Pizza
Baked Ziti Pizza
Stuffed Chicken
Chicken Alfredo

“awesome pizza!! Def recommend!“

4.5 Superb96 Reviews
Uncle Vinny's Deli Deli • $
702 Freedom Plains Rd, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Fresh Mozzarella Tomato and Basil

“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!“

4.5 Superb37 Reviews
Rossi Rosticceria Deli Deli • $
45 S Clover St, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Caprese with Chicken Cutlet
Chicken Cutlet Prosciutto
Crispy Porchetta Panini
The Cuban 10 Muffuletta
Roasted Red Peppers
Muffaletta Sandwich
Eggplant Parm Sub
Hot Italian Meat
Pesto Mozzarella
Roasted Peppers

“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 🇺🇸“

4.4 Superb176 Reviews
Mel's Pizza Pasta & More Pizza • $
1820 New Hackensack Rd, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Cheese Calzone with Your Favorite Pizza Topping
Chicken Parmigiana
Pasta Fagioli Soup
Burger and Fries
Chicken Marsala
Grandma's Pizza
Grandmas Pizza
Meatball Parm
Chicken Wings
Best Wings In

“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!!!) 👏“

4.4 Superb42 Reviews
Joseph's Italian Steakhouse Steak House • $$$
728 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Prime Rib with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Potato Gnocchi & Sliced Steak
Cut of Slow Cooked Prime Rib
20 Oz Aged Porterhouse Steak
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Chicken Parmigiana
Mozzarella Sticks
Blue Cheese Burger
Atlantic Salmon
Chicken Marsala

“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.“

4.3 Superb106 Reviews
Goodfellas Pizzeria & Restaurant Pizza • $
47 Vassar Rd, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Large Plain Pie
Pepperoni Pizza
Caesar Salad
Cheese Pizza

“5 stars ***** this place is amazing! Sal and Brian know what they are doing some of the nicest people you will meet! top notch pizza !“

4.1 Good15 Reviews
Mike and Joe's Brick Oven Pizza and Italian Restaurant Pizza • $
64 Creek Rd, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Mike & Joe's Salad with Shrimp
Mike & Joe's Salad with Chicken
Sicilian Pizza and Calzone
Tortellini in Brodo Soup
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Penne A La Vodka Pizza
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Calamari Fra Diavolo
Chicken Parmigiana
Meat Lovers Pizza

“Mike and Joe’s is great for families. They have diversified menu to please everyone. When we have a family dinner, if not at home, we choose Mike and Joe’s.“

4.2 Good40 Reviews
Joe Cristiano's Pizza Pizza • $
518 Salt Point Turnpike, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Large Cheese Pizza
Large Meat Lover's
Traditional Wings
Meatball Sliders
Grandma Pizza
Garlic Knots
Tossed Salad

“Got some big stuff slices and the cheesy bread. The cheesy bread is quite good! Same for the stuffed slices. They also has a nice crust. You know sometimes after pizza sits out or goes in the fridge, the crust becomes a jawbreaker. Not here it has a nice bit, crispy a little chewy. Really good stuff!“

3.7 Good23 Reviews
Pizza Margherita Pizza • $
704 Freedom Plains Rd, Poughkeepsie

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Garlic Knots
Eggplant Roll
Chicken Roll
House Salad
White Pizza
Beef Patty
Wings

“Not one to typically leave reviews but this place really deserves it! Long story short this was my second time ordering there and when I arrived they accidentally misheard my order over the phone (most likely my fault due to poor service) and the gentleman I spoke to was very cool, professional and polite! He immediately sprung into action to make the correct order which didn’t take long…Food is 10/10 just like the first time and I would highly recommend anyone to check it out if you haven’t already!!“

3.7 Good39 Reviews

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