26 Best Italian Restaurants in Akron

“Pitchfork wins on the full combo of atmosphere, service and unique food selection. It’s a great social vortex in a great hub. Great wine, beer selection, drinks, appetizers and more. You can come here for lunch, dinner or just drinks. If dinner on a weekend I highly recommend a reservation a day ahead of time.

Yes they tack on a credit card fee, I’ve seen some people complain about this but I am 100% in support of it. It also means there is an advantage to pay in cash, so pay the bill and tip your server in cash for the best overall outcome and know the credit card service is there if you need it.“

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

“Our dinner was fantastic, so delicious. Top notch! Our waitress Amanda is the best! So personable, caring, great at what she does, this is the second time we’ve had her , she remembered us. Next time we come, we want Amanda! Thank you for making our date night perfect“

“Always consistent with your food high-quality wonderful service..“

“Trying this restaurant fornthe first time on there mid-week busy family night . The food was amazingly good . The service was amazing also fast attentive ask for Brianna she will make sure you have a unforgettable experience. If just out for dinner or a birthday or just to try something new Brianna with take care of you .btw the bread is fantastic.

Wheelchair accessibility: Through main street entrance“

“We had my mother‘s surprise birthday party here. With a couple months of planning everything turned out perfect. Isabella, the manager was so easy to work with and made sure everything was great. We had 36 people in the back room, food was delicious, drinks were flowing and everyone had a great time. The service was impeccable and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend this place to anyone that is looking for delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and great customer service. Can’t wait to go back!!!!“

“Incredibly friendly staff always!! I, like many people have been coming to Luigi’s since I could walk. It’s turned into a birthday tradition for me to take my daughter here. Not too many places left like this. Love everything about Luigi’s“

“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 BEST in the PLX !!!!!“

“After reading the reviews, I ordered the chicken parmesan. The combination of the breaded chicken and sauce was very good. I was pleased that my spaghetti was not overcooked. It is a substantial amount of food and definitely worth the price. I will be back.“

“Caydence T, was the best server we have had in a long time. She was at our table consistently. She was also diligent about getting us what we needed. She had a great energy, what a sweet and kind soul. Haven’t had that great of service in a long time. She went above and beyond. Olive garden is lucky to have her.“

“amazing Sauce . so good.“

“Jerod was so wonderful! He was polite charming knowledgeable and showed us a warm welcoming! The pizza and beer was very good! The beer wall was genius! Will be back! Jerod is amazing“

“It is absolutely our favorite place to get lasagna. I asked if they had a blush sauce for the pasta dish that I ordered which was not listed as an option, and they MADE it special for me!! We love Jess and will always ask for her. She is personable and made sure we had warm bread and drinks as soon as we were getting low. Plenty of leftovers for another meal, so we feel that we got a real bargain! The chocolate cake is our favorite dessert in the whole world!!“

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

“Best martinis ever, love the pistachio and blueberry pomegranate!!!!!“

“First time ordering from Big Star thanks to a pizza group I’m in on FB. Expansive menu including pastas, salads, burgers yes burgers, some Greek options and other Italian options. I can’t wait to order from here again. The person taking my order was super friendly. Pizza came out amazing. Ordered the New York style with all veggies and a side of garlic dipping sauce. Also Not greasy either. Crispy and balanced. So so yummy. Ordered the breaded mixed veggies as well. Delish breading. Recommend.“

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

“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!!“

“Best Corned Beef sandwich I have had in a long time..Pure Awesomeness!!!“

“Had an amazing ham omelette, brioche toast with jam and the americano iced latte with oatmilk made by Jennifer ugh so delicious. ? I come here everyday for coffee and to get some paper work done. If you haven’t made it out then deff come check it out. Such an amazing atmosphere.“

“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.“

“Such a great all-in-one place! The atmosphere of Pitchfork and service are awesome- makes you feel like you’re somewhere fun! Brie cheese appetizer is unreal. I thought the beef pasta dish was so-so, but my friends loved their salad and burger. Obviously ice cream at Pavs after dinner was the perfect ending.“

“Food was great and fast. Loved the atmosphere!!!“

“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!!!“

“I have ordered from them for years. Rarely is there a problem with the order and the staff are wonderful folks. The food is well prepared and tastes good!“