16 Best Italian Restaurants near Waterloo

“This was such a great find after a long day on the fall tours. We were driving to Ithaca and looking for some good food. We were all so pleased surprised. Everything was fresh and delicious and the service was stellar! Mushroom pasta and the fish!!!“

“I've always loved ciccinos, but it seems like they're downsizing.I love me and my boyfriend.Both love their cheeseburg subs and they were all bred in no burger.No tomato, hardly know anything we ate bread.So no, I'm not happy with it, but you guys are the best.And what you do so why downsize?“

“My friend and I ended up here after being laid over in town overnight and not having many other options for dinner. After seeing some of the negative reviews, we honestly weren’t expecting much—but we were completely surprised!

My friend ordered the Pork Chop Vesuvio, and it was absolutely incredible. The pork chop was cooked perfectly, practically melting in your mouth, and packed with flavor. The white wine sauce was amazing and complemented it perfectly. We were so impressed that we actually asked how they prepared the pork chop!

I ordered the Rigatoni alla Vodka, which was also delicious—my only complaint was that I wish there had been more of it because it was that good! The bread served beforehand with the olive oil was a great way to start the meal as well.

What really completed the experience was our waitress at the bar, Timmya. She was working incredibly hard, was attentive and friendly, and made the whole experience even better. When we told her how blown away we were by the pork chop and asked how it was prepared, she immediately went to ask the chef for us.

We came in expecting very little based on the reviews and walked out genuinely impressed. The Pork Chop Vesuvio alone is worth coming back for. Definitely a pleasant surprise and a great meal!“

“Great cocktails, fresh ingredients and diverse menu. From the moment we walked in the door without a reservation, we were treated like royalty.
Our server Brennan was a pro! We will be back! Thank you for a wonderful dining experience.“

“Definitely my favorite restaurant in Geneva! Always feel welcome and have great meals.“

“We went to the mother's day brunch and found the food to be great and the atmosphere friendly.“

“I had a wonderful experience here last week! The owners star & Elizabeth are such lovely people! The food was excellent, the beer was on point, and the servers were terrific. Highly recommend!!“

“Dana hit a Grand Slam with us last night. As always the food was delicious. If you haven’t already had a meal and you’re hungry Dana’s won’t disappoint you. Thank You for the great food and service.“

“The steak dinner was amazing and great night out, thank you Chuck and staff.“

“This is one of my son’s favorite places to visit in Geneva. Geneva Gelato always has delicious flavors to choose from as well as coffee, tea, and other desserts. Recently, Geneva Gelato hosted my son’s fourth birthday party, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. It was a wonderful venue for family and friends to celebrate. We were able to come a little early to do a little setting up, we were able to bring our own cupcakes, and they even gave goody bags to all the kids who came. The staff was so accommodating and kind; they even joined us in signing Happy Birthday to my son. What a fantastic place! I highly recommend visiting or asking about small events.“

“Tuscan vibes!!

If you’re planning a Finger Lakes trip, Ventosa Vineyards is an absolute must-stop! The moment you arrive, the Tuscan-inspired architecture and peaceful valley setting make you feel like you’ve escaped to the Italian countryside.

The real magic happens around sunset. The beautiful views, rolling landscape, and quiet atmosphere create the perfect backdrop to slow down and soak it all in.

Whether you’re visiting with your date for a romantic evening, catching up with friends, or simply enjoying some peaceful solo time, this place has a special charm that works for every mood.

Come for the Tuscan vibes, stay for the sunset! It’s one of those places where you can sit back, enjoy the scenery, and let the moment do its thing.

If Ventosa isn’t on your Finger Lakes itinerary yet, add it. You’ll thank yourself later!“

“Pizza is always hot and on time.....and delicious!“

“Today my wife and I grabbed slices for lunch, and I must say it was pretty delicious, cooked to perfection, with zero flop. I'm extremely picky when it comes to pizza and would happily eat there again and will be. Bravo Guys!“

“very expensive and horrible service…the waiter had to be told what we needed instead of asking us first,food was COLD not warm but COLD…we were sat down without plates or napkins when given our appetizer and when asked it took almost 15 minutes to recieve them the waiter also never asked how the food was or anything else…FIRST AND LAST TIME GOING HERE!!!!“

“What a wonderful place. I had the eggplant parm. Omg. So good. Served with salad, pasta and garlic knot rolls. Seriously, 1 meal is enough for at least another meal the next day. Prices are fair. Our server was delightful. Will definitely go again next finger lakes trip.“

“We had their pizza by the slice which was very good. We enjoyed a slice of pepperoni, Buffalo chicken wing and my favorite was dill pickle! Staff was friendly.“