34 Best Italian Restaurants near Kent

“Heard of this place decided to stop in and try it out the general manager which happened to be behind the bar was real friendly greeting me and going over the menu ordered chips and salsa, a al pastor taco and two shrimp tacos which were really delicious and quality service was fast food was good everyone was friendly definatly recommend this show them some love did try it but they also have brunch breakfast and lunch menu plus tacos I'll be back to try some of the brunch stuff 5 out of 5“

“What ??!!?… an authentic Italian restaurant in Kent Ohio ? We felt like we were in Little Italy in Cleveland. Wow .. this place was a treasure to find and with seasonal menus and delish food we will return often. Mandy and her team are excellent and they are so fun to chat with… ask about the real Grandma the place is named for !
Hope you can have the hand made Mushroom Ravioli before it leaves the menu !“

“Best pizza west of Philadelphia“

“I love the chicken parm and my partner said the wedding soup cup that came with was delicious (too many vegetables for me). The white peach sangria cocktail is the best alcohol on the earth.

Where we were seated the music felt a little loud and overwhelming, so 1 star off atmosphere for that.

Our server was also a bartender so she was incredible with answering my partners questions with the alcohol menu. She also checked on us frequently and was truly kind!

We will be going back with the whole family!“

“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. *****“

“Found them by accident on EZCater for our Saturday lunch at work. Boy did I find a gem! I am embarrassed to admit I had never heard of them.

The food was AWESOME!!! I was worried I was sacrificing quality for the 'per person $' that is tough to hit each week. They nailed both!!

Well done Danny Boys!! We do lunch for the employees every Saturday, you are now in the rotation!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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.“

“Great meals and service! Thank you“

“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!!“

“Went here for Sat night dinner. meal was awesome. The food was great. we splurged and got the valentines day dessert special of a raspberry cheesecake. it was SO GOOD. Cute restaurant with great food! Definitely go here!“

“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.“

“Thank you for the delicious pizzas for our flight instructor meeting yesterday! Perfect amount of sauce and cheese - so tasty! Everyone enjoyed them!😀“

“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!“

“Always great pizza, love the sausage sandwiches too“

“The best place in NE Ohio!“

“I’m just in town for the weekend and had to grab some OG since I don't have one near me back home. Miranda was absolutely amazing—she went above and beyond to make sure our family’s carryout order was perfect. Her customer service was spot on and she was so friendly. Thanks again, Miranda, for making it such a smooth experience!!!“

“This was an amazing gem we stumbled on with the family. The service was great, food was amazing, and the Christmas decorations were mesmerizing!! Kudos to the owners and staff. This place is our new favorite place!“

“Hello my name is John. I like to get a triple black olive and triple green olive pizza. It is so good. I eat every slice and then come back and eat every slice again. Thank you chef Joey for my wonderful pizza. I will eat every slice again. Thank you. Good night.“

“Super staff had the porkchop dinner with garlic potatoes with the spinach it was flavorful and great portion had 2 meals out of it. lots of tvs for sports fans .“

“Wow! Food was delicious! Pizza was cooked perfectly with crispy pepperoni and no greasy crust. Chicken was awesome, as usual!“

“I went into going here with a bit of bias and an family discount due to my cousin however the pizza was amazingly tasty, the service was great I was able to make a custom pizza and basically made a delicious chicken pesto pizza with the chef even coming out and asking me if he got it right. ONE THING I will say is it is pricey and I did get a discount as I said but price is worth it for the food. Overall whenever I visit I will be coming back here and dining in maybe take out as well!“

“we ordered pizza, jos, wings & onion rings. and let me just say that it was worth the wait! the food was amazing. best garlic parm wings I've had in a long time.“

“great pizza friendly atmosphere!“

“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.“

“Best wings I’ve ever had in my 43 years of traveling the United States. Try the medium with a side of garlic sauce. 🤤😋“

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

“We love @Zeppes bistro & Bar. Great service, delicious food! Have been customers for decades“

“Ordered no contact delivery because I was sick. Everything was delicious and requests were followed. Thank you“

“I had the calamari appetizer with a Bianca and verde pizza. The pizza was crushed garlic, arugula, Evo, cheese. Definitely enjoyed the flavors.“

“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.“