41 Best Italian Restaurants near Fairlawn

“They provided us lunch today at Valley College. Very good pasta, pizza and salad! I will definitely order from here soon. Thank you!“

“I ordered a chicken dinner. The chicken was extremely succulent and well prepared. The hot sauce and cole slaw were superb and the dinner roll was out of this world. I can’t think of anything that could be improved upon! Keep up the great work. A++++“

“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.“

“We used Dontino’s to cater our daughter’s Air Force commissioning and college graduation party this weekend, and wow. House full of tough critics, all 100% Italian, people were raving about the food all night long.

The wedding soup was outstanding. The chicken parmesan is always on point. And the cannolis? I honestly have never seen 50 cannolis disappear so fast in my life.

Our menu included pasta, meatballs, Chicken parm, wedding soup, a beautiful salad with a generous amount of bottled dressing, grated cheese, bread, butter, and cannolis, all with an assortment of serving utensils.

I cannot neglect to mention that gluten-free options are available, which is not always the case. GF penne pasta and grilled chicken were available to accommodate our guests with food restrictions.

The team at Dontino’s packaged everything perfectly, helped load up our car, and the entire experience was first class from beginning to end. You can tell they really care about what they do.

Anthony, thank you for including a special gift for our graduate🍾 Such a nice touch.

Highly recommend“

“First time eating here! Nice place… we sat at bar… got the special flat iron steaks and potatoes! Bar tenders were great! Potatoes were over seasoned and the bartender got us another side! Great steaks… service and not expensive! Will be back! Eat here if you have a chance!“

“My wife and I were traveling and stayed at the Marriot of Akron just 100 yards from Luigi’s. We had seen the reviews and pictures and decided to try it. Absolutely the best Italian food I’ve eaten in a restaurant in years. We had 3 entrees(because we wanted to try more), 2 salads, an appetizer and two beers all for under $65 before the tip. We loved the meat balls, pizza, and baked spaghetti“

“First time here, from Columbus. The food was excellent! Sauce, pastas, salads were all fresh, scratch made and made to order.Absolutely delicious, from the stuffed spicy banana peppers, insulate salad, lasagna bolonese and the meatballs, mama mia!!! Wish you were in Columbus!! Desert! The dark chocolate love cake with toasted coconut and the Gelato were out of this world!! I now know how Gelato should taste and feel as you let it melt in your mouth!!! An absolute treat!!“

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

“I always come to this Piada and it is always good. This time around I ordered cannoli chips but did not receive them in my online order. I called and the situation was rectified immediately. The staff and manager were SO nice and apologetic about the mishap. The rest of our order was PERFECT. We will definitely be back :)“

“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 ❤️“

“Food = A, Value = A, Cheap silverware = F, Service = A, Atmosphere = C. The brick wall in the dining room makes the restaurant louder than it should be. The unneeded music also detracts from the experience by adding more noise. Nice water glasses and tablecloths add some class.“

“GREAT on every count !!!!!!!“

“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!“

“First time in tonight, but won't be the last! My shrimp and grits followed by the Chocolate Decadence were to die for - worth every calorie! Impeccable service courtesy of Joan. Highly recommend.“

“From start to finish - cocktails to desserts - everything was excellent. Our first visit. Everyone in our party was pleased with the restaurant selection. Divine did not disappoint. We'll definitely be back.“

“I'm so happy i heard about this place and decided to give it a try. The person that helped me at the register/answered the phones was so incredibly kind, and the food was amazing. We loved the pizza and their jo-jo's are as good as they claim to be. 10/10 experience. We will definitely be back!“

“Our dinner was very good . Wife had the chicken and Jo Jo’s . I had veal parmigiana but because we have never been there before I also got a mini pepperoni pizza to try . It all was very good . We will definitely be back.“

“I think this is the best pizza in the Fairlawn/Copley area, especially if you like NY style. Only minor gripe is I wish they had online ordering, but calling in a takeout order is also pretty easy. Brighten Brewing next door is also a great place to stop in if you've never been.“

“Hand wipes in pizza crust Manager knew about it told us we could eat the pizza ask for a refund would not give us one“

“Went in with the whole family had great service I believe her name was Morgan she was friendly kind and made us feel at home. The food was great hot and came to the table in a timely manner.“

“Last night my husband and I decided to try Luciano’s. When we walked in we were greeted and asked if we wanted to try some complementary champagne. We declined because we are not drinkers but that was a great way to introduce your restaurant.
Once seated our waiter greeted us and we ordered drinks. He came back and told us about the specials. He was very detailed with his descriptions of the food. We already knew what we wanted but it was nice to know the options.
I ordered the chicken fettuccine Alfredo and my husband ordered the table side cheese wheel.
He had a cheese wheel experience while we were in Florida on a vacation and wanted to try it again.
My Alfredo was delicious, lots of sauce and was hot! The waiter brought out the cheese wheel with my husbands cooked linguine pasta to the table. He started melting the cheese in the wheel, then put the pasta in and tossed it in the cheese! Just to clarify, the pasta is cooking on a separate pan then added to the cheese wheel to be covered in cheese. The meal was hot and delicious. The wheel does not cook the pasta!

We then ordered desserts. I ordered the cannoli dip, my husband the affogato. Both were very good.
We definitely will go back and definitely will recommend!“

“The manager was amazing!!!! He help me so much! We had a group of 17 fir my sister's retirement. I called at 11 am to let him know we were coming at 3 pm. Everything was ready for us. He went out of his way to have a table for our cake. The 2 servers were amazing!!!! It went so smoothly. The food was great too. Thank you for making my sister's retirement so perfect.“

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Absolutely loved this place! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, laid-back, and full of good energy. The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel taken care of without being overbearing.
The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care—every bite hit. Drinks were perfectly made and came out fast, which is always a win. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual night out, good conversation, or just great vibes, this spot delivers.
Clean, well-run, and full of character. You can tell they take pride in what they do. Definitely a go-to spot and 100% worth coming back to. Highly recommend! The owner is really a great guy and very respectful.“

“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!“

“Best Pizza EVER“

“First off, their small pizzas are only $10.And the food is subpar but it's good to go. The burgers and banging but the bread falls apart easy so it gets messy. Depending on who you get to serve you depends on the service, not all of them are nice. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting but there's no indoor seating service any longer.(i.e. takeout only)“

“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!!“

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

“I think I found the best Pizza shop around. Great ingredients and full after a few pieces. Plenty for leftovers. Got the Detroit style. I recommend this place over others.“

“Great atmosphere and decor! Delicious cocktails. Amazing bourbon selections. And the pizza made to perfection can stand alone! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Great staff and a fine atmosphere (I did not take advantage of the speakeasy next door this time!). The food was pretty good, especially the salad, although my pizza was a bit too greasy (I ordered pepperoni, so that's partly on me). Prices are reasonable and the time to wait was slight. Nice restaurant in a good area.“

“Wonderful lunch! I’ve been serving for 10+ years & (Jeffery) *BY FAR* is the best server I’ve ever got to experience!!! Thanks for having a great attitude at work, and being kind, it goes a long way! We need more people like you! Thank you and God Speed ! +“

“I have no idea why so many people say bad things about this place. I've been going there for the last year or so and have absolutely zero complaints. The food prices are more than reasonable, the food quality is very good and I've never had one single issue with any aspect. People need to stop looking for perfection as they define it.“

“2nd time I've ordered and received raw fried chicken. Absolutely terrible. Looking forward to the food poisoning I just received. Never again. Overpriced and Undercooked.“

“the pizzas and chicken are amazing here.“

“Antonio’s did a great job feeding the Highland football team. Food was great, warm and very well priced. They even put the meals in individual servings for each player. Recommend for a good meal!“

“Great atmosphere and excellent service! Ky was a very attentive bartender who made me feel very welcomed from the moment I arrived. She was friendly, professional, and made sure the food and drinks throughout the visit was great. I would definitely recommend this to friends and family and look forward to coming back!“

“I have to give You guys a Great review o. that Cauliflower crust. I recently tried one from another local place. I think there was 0 Cauliflower in theirs. But I could taste the difference in your crust. It was delicious. Thank you“

“Just like I remember! I used to go on dates with my dad to Mary Coyle when I was growing up. Such amazing memories in that space. Absolutely delightful ice cream. ❤️“