31 Best Italian Restaurants near Avon Lake

“Almost perfect every time!
Wonderful food and WARM CRUSTY BREAD.
Usually, we have to ask for cocktail napkins...lol...first world problems... otherwise, we love going there.
Veal Fratello and Shrimp Fratello are our favorites.
Also... the Calamari.“

“Heard about Forte Pi from friend about great chicken tenders and fresh, organic food. We ordered carry out "make your own" pepperoni pizza with mushrooms, chicken tenders and salad shaker. Everything was superb! Two tenders is enough for four people. Pizza crust amazing, thin and light. Lemon salad dressing fresh and light. Shared feast with view of Lake Erie. Friendly service with explanation of all menu options. Will definitely be back.“

“Great food and our waiter was amazing!!“

“I ordered angel hair pasta with marinara sauce & shrimp. The sauce was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. I had take out & could smell its deliciousness before even opening the container. I could eat a vat of the sauce. This was my first visit & it won't be my last. I highly recommend this hidden gem.“

“The food is always fresh and delicious!“

“As always, food was stellar. Apps were great, bread was excellent, dinner were great.“

“Great food and service! Very enjoyable atmosphere! Large portions highly recommend!!!“

“Amazing food and service! Highly recommended!“

“My waitress Alexis was the best! I ordered the Salmon entree and it was so delicious! The bread and oil were the best I’ve ever tasted! This was my first visit and I’ll go back!“

“New Favorite Italian Spot! We came here for my brother’s rehearsal dinner, and wow—Matteo’s absolutely blew us away! My husband and I loved everything we had: the lemon chicken was tender and flavorful, the Alfredo cavatelli was creamy perfection, and the sausage and meatballs were just incredible. Honestly, I can’t even pick a favorite—they were all that good. The bread and butter? Probably the best we’ve ever had. The cozy, old-town vibe of the location just added to the charm, and the service was top-notch. You can really feel the care and warmth of a true mom-and-pop Italian place. We’ve officially found our new go-to spot. If you’re a fan of Italian food and great hospitality, do yourself a favor and check out Matteo’s!“

“I just picked up Frankie’s Italian Wedding Soup for lunch and it was by far the best I’ve had! I could eat a vat of it! I was able to enjoy it still hot by the time I returned to work, and the flavors were amazing!Highly recommend 😊“

“First time there, can’t wait to return. Everyone was friendly, good service, great food reasonably priced. ?“

“Superb meal and great atmosphere. It was wonderful meeting Carmella and her niece for the first time. I really enjoyed our conversation. Looking forward to dining there again!“

“20250705 Picked up a bowl of Pasta Fagioli, my favorite, for dinner on my way to the hotel. I ordered online which was easy, and I like that I got to specify a later time to pick up since I was 1.5 hours away. After arriving, I checked in via the link texted to me. I arrived a few minutes early, and the soup arrived at my car around the time I specified. The young lady who brought our the soup was very nice. I would eat here again, if I'm in the area. My finicky pup eat some of the soup. I was surprised that she liked it. I wish I got more soup considering it was 1 of the all you can eat items, and it cost $9. I haven't eaten at an Olive Garden in decades, and not sure if they still have all you can eat soup and salad.“

“Stopped in at Olive Garden and had a great experience! The Italian Margarita was excellent — smooth, refreshing, and so good it could be dangerous if they served it by the pitcher. For dinner, I ordered the Shrimp and Chicken Carbonara, which was flavorful and hearty. The Chicken Gnocchi Soup hit the spot, and of course, you can’t go wrong with their classic salad and breadsticks. Everything came out fresh, the service was friendly, and I left full and happy. Definitely a solid visit!“

“DO NOT RECOMMEND! Horrible service for mediocre food. Refused an individual with vision issues adequate utensils to eat. The employees are rude, ignorant, and discriminatory (ring a bell Sean?!). I would NOT recommend this dump to my worst enemy. Avoid this place at all costs. Seems the owner only allows “recommendations” and “positive reviews”-no way to give a poor review…interesting tactic.“

“Went to a party here..food and service were excellent…food out quickly and tasted great…servers were so friendly and efficient“

“Nice atmosphere and clean. Excellent food and service. Thanks, Rachel, for the terrific service and warm smile.“

“Absolutely the greatest customer service!!!! We always have our delivery left in the porch so my crazy dogs don’t lose their minds, well today it was raining and the driver put the whole order in a trash bag to make sure it didn’t get wet and still placed it flat so nothing got tossed around!! Oh and the food is amazing, thank you so much and your driver is never allowed to retire sorry sir“

“The place has great waitresses and food is good , big place too ,it's always packed and a great atmosphere. 5 star.“

“Gina’s pizza is a west side gem! Their pizzas and salads are a crowd pleaser for a party of 1 or a dozen. Friendly service and such quality every time we order. I couldn’t recommend them enough.“

“Best tortellini salad been buying it from here 15 years.Lasagna is great.“

“After a quick trip to Dillard's, Cynthia and I headed to Chatty's Pizzeria to try their pizza. WOW is all I can say! Their food is delicious and they are quite hospitable! We enjoyed the tomato and basil pizza and a large house salad, too. We had the vegan mushroom roll and cheese bread. The dipping sauce that accompanied both was a homemade tomato and basil puree. Everything was perfect here. We'd highly recommend Chatty's Pizzeria.“

“This mall partners with sports memorabilia scammers. Prime Time Sports and Framing sells fake autographs. I personally purchased 10k worth. If you purchased anything from them, get it look at by a legit company.“

“The pizza and salad were excellent! Will definitely order again!!!“

“I was in tonight with family for dinner and service was good. I only had one problem, I ordered the chicken Alfredo and was not happy with it at all. I have had it before and was very good and tonight it was not. when I asked if it was Alfredo sauce she said yes. then asked me if I liked it and said it was okay. few seconds later the cook came over and asked and I said something was different and she told me it was from a bag. she said they would remake it and I said no if it is the same sauce and she said no they would make it homemade. not sure why was not done the first time.. crazy after all that the Alfredo came back and it was good. so hopefully they keep it, because I like the food..“

“Amazing dough, amazing sauce, amazing overall goodness. The calzone has this amazing cheese blend on top and toppings to all the edges. Fresh toppings, great service, just awesome!!“

“Our go to when ordering pizza! Their pizza has the perfect flavor and amount of toppings! My family raves for it every Friday!“

“Great Food! Great Service! I love 3 Palms I try something new each time. You won't be disappointed!“

“Ordered 3 pizzas today; they were scrumptiously delicious. Thank you for the gr8 employees and being so convenient and very reasonable prices.“

“Tried Antonio's Pizzeria on Detroit Rd for the first time. Bella, bella, bella! The order was ready for pick up when we arrived and smelled amazing. They were so friendly kind to us. The pizza was delicious. The sausage and hand cut pepperoni taste amazing. The crust and sauce were great too. Two slices and I was full. Can't wait to eat more tomorrow! Thanks for great pizza and great service, we will be back.“