26 Best Italian Restaurants in Akron

“Their food is so fresh and delicious. I love this place.“

“We usually can't say enough good things about D'Agnese's. Today, 11/22/2025, we arrived at 2:50 PM. We were seated quickly and ordered 2 drinks and a appetizer at 2:55 PM. We watched other customers getting bread and drinks. By 3:21 PM with no further contact we walked out. We hope if/when we return things will be better. We were very disappointed in this experience.“

“What a wonderful restaurant! Food is excellent with prompt service. Very nice atmosphere, clean. Pleasant and courteous staff. I plan to return again soon. Have met several people who have previously dined here and spontaneously positive reviews. *****“

“I visited Papa Joe’s on a Friday night and had an amazing experience. Our server Celeste was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even more great. The portions are massive but truly delicious. Will definitely come here more often for Italian food. Great place for a date night!“

“The best review I can give on this restaurant is that we have either eaten at the restaurant or had takeout from there more than a dozen times in the past six months. Menu is focused. Anything on it is great. Friendly people don't rush you, good wine selection and even better recommendations when we don't know what we want for wine or dinner. Don't sleep on their pizza. Personal opinion, ask for the thin crust option. We will continue to go back.“

“from a working perspective it's a great place to work“

“I've been back in Akron for over a year and finally found some Italian food with seasoning. I just finished a lovely Calzone that was excellent. I could see all the extra items that I added and the food was fresh. When I ask for extras, I want to see and taste them. Thank you to San Marino for making that happen. It was delicious.“

“GREAT on every count !!!!!!!“

“We had a party of 12. This was a family get together. We had two servers, shame on me can’t remember their names, they were attentive and we wanted for nothing. The food was phenomenal and service was the same! This place is beautiful and cozy! I highly recommend ❤️“

“The 2 ladies standing at the counter when I first walked in at 6:45 3/15/26 didn’t greet me in any way.. I stood there roughly 2 minutes and they looked at me continued to talk to each other and ignored my presence. So I walked to the bar.. where Brian was very professional, his service was excellent and provided a five star service experience . I give 1 stars to the young ladies at the front. Brian gave me the deciding factor that I would return. Thanks Brian. The food was excellent.“

“Fantastic chefs table experience for our anniversary!!! 7 courses with wine pairings! Amazing service and food!!“

“The greatest deli and assortment of food in Akron!“

“I just celebrated my birthday here on Saturday in the Oakwood private room and want to thank you and you're amazing staff for doing such a great job with my birthday dinner. Everything was absolutely perfect. Hannah and Izzy did a phenomenal job. The food was great everything was hot we received everything quickly. Hannah and Izzy handled my large amount of guests so well. My guests even talked about how good of job they did and the reviews they will leave on Google. The space was perfect! I'm sooo thankful I was able to book my 32nd Birthday dinner with y'all. I'll definitely pass the word around about y'all excellent service! God bless each of y'all!!!🙏🏾🤗🎊🎉 Blessings, Brittany Young“

“We learned this evening that Parasson’s has pulled from their menu the Italian Wedding Soup and Chicken Alfredo. The owner stated his father didn’t have Alfredo on the menu and he isn’t either. As far as the wedding soup, the explanation given was simply, the kitchen runs out of soup at the most inconvenient times. However, our waitress said if enough request to bring the soup back, it will be brought back. BRING BACK THE WEDDING SOUP!!“

“What an outstanding place to have an event! The General Mgr Dwayne and his team deliver exceptional Customer Service!! They went above and beyond to accommodate our party of 30 plus with short notice. From the servers, cooks, bartender, manager they were very tentative and friendly. The food was very, very good and our guests were very impressed!! I would highly recommend having your next event here or go out for a nice lunch and or dinner. We will return. Not only for the food but quality friendly service. Thank You for a wonderful evening!😊“

“best tasting Calzone I've had in years. Very impressed after a not so great experience in Kent“

“I have been looking for quality NY style pizza in summit county for a long time and I have finally found it at Big Star. Big Star has some of the best pizza in summit county. If you want legit NY style pizza, this is it. The owner is incredibly nice and friendly. 10/10 pizza and service. Give them your business!!!“

“Excellent pizza! Best I’ve had in Ohio“

“Great food! Awesome atmosphere!! The manager Masoud was phenomenal!!“

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“I love their food! The staff is always friendly and efficient. I just wish the restaurant was open for dine in service again. And I am sad that someone said they are closing. I hope that is not true! They have THE. BEST. Carrot cake!“

“I was there today for a luncheon with my widows group. I ordered the 4 pc mixed chicken with jojo’s and salad bar. Everything was good and our server, Christine, was awesome. I ordered spaghetti with meat sauce to go for my home bound husband. I was disappointed that it did not come with bread nor salad. I didn’t have much time to check the prices but was a little shocked when my total bill was $31.70. Since you do not offer an item receipt, I have no way of checking the individual pricing. I will definitely check the menu more closely next time.“

“the pizzas and chicken are amazing here.“

“Went there on Thanksgiving day 2025; only place open in downtown Akron.
Nate is fantastic; very friendly and welcoming. Perfect cocktail pumpkin pie espressotini...super yummy .
Cali club wrap delicious as well .
Higly suggest stopping to this place,if u get a chance.“

“Since moving to Ohio a year and a half ago, my family and I have made it a point to try different restaurants around the area. One place that caught our attention was the Spaghetti Warehouse in Akron, located right next to the University of Akron. I first discovered it through DoorDash while picking up orders in the area, and since we’re big fans of Italian food, I suggested we give it a try. We decided to go there as a way to celebrate two special milestones—our daughter moving into her dorm and our son starting 7th grade. The moment we walked in, we were struck by the restaurant’s unique, nostalgic decor. It has an old boardwalk theme, complete with vintage arcade machines like the claw game and a love tester, which both my kids and my wife enjoyed. It gave the place a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. We were greeted and seated by our server, Jackie, who was fantastic throughout our visit. She was friendly, attentive, and very helpful. Unfortunately, while looking over the menu, we noticed several items that were listed but not actually available, which was disappointing. For food, my wife chose to build her own spaghetti with the Pomodoro sauce—a blend of marinara and Alfredo—and she really enjoyed it. She also had the house salad with ranch, which she said was fresh and flavorful. My son built his own spaghetti with meat sauce and two meatballs, and he loved his meal as well. I decided on the 15-layer lasagna, which the menu described as “incredible.” Sadly, I didn’t feel the same—it looked a little burnt, tasted chewy, and reminded me more of a frozen lasagna than something freshly made. Overall, the food was hit-or-miss. My wife and son enjoyed their meals, while mine was underwhelming. The service, however, was excellent, and Jackie really made the experience more enjoyable. If you’re looking for a family-friendly spot with a fun atmosphere and decent spaghetti, Spaghetti Warehouse isn’t a bad choice. Just be prepared for a few menu inconsistencies and don’t expect every dish to live up to the hype.“

“I recommend the pizza!! Best sauce and crust ever!! So happy Michael Trecaso has his Italian Cuisine here! It takes me back to his “Michael Trecaso Restaurant” near Akron U! I may be a bit biased, as I worked for him when I was in college, but I wouldn’t promote the restaurant if I didn’t love the food!! 5 Stars!!!“