23 Best Italian Restaurants near Madeira

“Outstanding pasta and pizza and the bakery breads are even better. It’s the best bread I’ve ever had anywhere? Game changer bread! You gotta try it…“

“Excellent service and the food was great! Definitely a go to place for a casual meal.“

“We ate at Caruso’s for the first time July 3, 2024. My wife and I thought our meals were 5 star, delicious! She had the Chicken Marsala and I had the Rigatoni Rustica. We asked our waiter Sam for his recommendations and we’re so glad we took his advice. Best Italian dishes we’ve ever enjoyed. We can’t wait to return with good friends. Excellent! Denny & Barb G.“

“Authentic pizza and pasta. Staff is customer focused and quality minded. You got to get some of this!“

“We went here because was close to the hospital. Used to go to olive garden. Never again. Carrabbas is top notch from top down!“

“Ashley helped us with a gift card fiasco(Something called Feeding America). It was Mother's Day and very crowded. She spent time with us even though she was needed elsewhere. SO IMPRESSED! We definitely will be back. BTW food was excellent!“

“Food is so good! Tried the new avocado chop salad today and it's my new fave!“

“the crew and food was awesome. amazing staff 100%“

“Just left the Norwood location and it was a great experience! The food was amazing and the service was nothing short of perfect! The staff was extremely personable and very inviting. It was the first time my girlfriend and I had been there and Ethan made sure that we were well taken care of! We will definitely be back and I highly recommend it!!“

“Had lunch with my daughter on Sunday 12th and I must say this was the best Italian food I have had. I highly recommend it and can't wait to go back. Oh and five stars to or waiter Preston great service and you made the visit so much fun thank you. 💫💫💫💫💫“

“First time was Valentines day.Very busy, but food and service was splendid. The decor and the music was quite appropriate for the atmosphere of the restaurant.“

“We had a great time here for my boyfriend’s thirtieth birthday! We’ve been here before, but thanks to Gina and Ryan it was such a special night and one we won’t ever forget! The food was amazing of course, but the service was perfect and more than what we could have asked for a great Monday night out. :) Thank you Subito!“

“Great food, great atmosphere loved our dinner there“

“**Update ** -Justin, the traveling manager , reached out to me following my original review below offering to make up for my first subpar experience .
Being in customer service myself I'm a believer in second chances and I appreciated the sincere gesture and took him up on his offer. I must say that my second experience was far superior to my first in everyway. My dad and I were met with prompt, attentive,and kind service throughout our whole meal. Abby, our waitress for the evening was exceptional and her recommendations were spot on. We ordered the Arancini, Braised Beef Short Rib, White wine and mushroom risotto, Bolognese, Tre Maialini Pizza, Raspberry sorbet, tiramisu, and affogato. All of our food was excellent and the Campo di Fragole drink was delicious. After this experience, I'm adjusting my initial 2 star rating to 5 stars. I absolutely will return and I truly do recommend Forno to others.**

This was my first visit to Forno and it's up in the air as to whether or not I'll return. I believe in being honest yet fair in my reviews so here it goes.

Pros
The ambiance was nice and my dad and I were immediately greeted with a warm smile by the hostess. We made a 6pm reservation for 2 on a Wednesday evening and arrived promptly at that time. There were not many in the main seating area when we arrived and we were seated immediately. Ella, our waitress took awhile to come to our table. The manager noticed came over to offer us water while we waited for her. When she did arrive, she was very pleasant and while she competely forgot to bring a tea I ordered, overall she did a very nice job accommodating our food and other requests and for that we were thankful. The white wine mushroom risotto was the standout dish of the night and was excellent.

Cons
The table that we were seated at was uneven and rocky. Apparently this was a known issue,as the hostess did go to get stabilizing disks for the table. She offered to move us but then never came back(?). I don't know what that was about, but my dad and I just stayed at our table.
It took nearly an hour for our food to arrive. Again my dad and I were there promptly at 6pm and there were very few people inside. We had a concert to attend that evening so we made sure to be there on time. We were seated immediately but our food didn't arrive until 6:53pm. We didn't order much, but my pork chop was dry and bland with little seasoning. The sauce it was served with was very lemon forward. Some may love that but i prefer it to be more balanced.
I wanted to get a dessert, but because it took so long for our main courses to arrive,I didn't have time to order it.

Overall, I wasn't impressed enough to highly recommend this restaurant. Although the risotto was excellent , the slow service and underwhelming preparation of the rest of our meal unfortunately outweighed that.“

“I had an awesome experience at Olive Garden thanks to the two Kates working together! They were both incredibly friendly, had amazing attitudes, and made me feel welcome right away. They acknowledged me quickly and took my order with a smile. I think they both need a raise“

“Keep the extended delivery range! Had a great experience ordering delivery. Everyone I was in contact with was super friendly, from the person taking my order over the phone to the delivery driver. Received my order quickly and it was still hot!“

“Been a fan for years, this one by far best experience and customer service I’ve had. Bring on to nashville, I’ll invest.“

“We recently attended a private "pop up" dinner here. The home made pasta dishes were absolutely delicious and the best pasta that I have experienced outside of Italy. All meal courses were wonderful and unique. The chef has a true gift. The service was friendly and efficient. We will definitely return!“

“This one had really come a long way. At first we went to buffalo wings and rings and after 45 minutes of waiting in an empty restaurant with no food and 0 hope of having dinner my party of 4 left and came to Olive Garden. My server was attentive and I believe we got our entrees in about 20 minutes. They were busy but service was prompt. As someone in the industry I was pleasantly surprised and happy with our choice to end the night here. Great staff, great management, a team to be proud of!“

“Excellent! New to Cincinnati area, thus far the best experience! Italian fare at its finest and exceptional service!“

“We had heard about this restaurant from a friend so we decided to try it for lunch. It's right on Wyoming Avenue at the border of Wyoming and Lockland. The lunch and dinner menus are the same but they have a variety of daily specials. We kept it simple for lunch: a hamburger with fries and a veggie burger with Saratoga chips. The burger was big and tasty but the veggie patty didn't have much taste and the texture was too soft. It's not something I would order again. A soft drink and a beer (the place is also a brew pub) ran up a bill of $40. It's primarily an Italian place but there are several non-Italian choices from Fish & Chips to Rueben sandwiches. It has a nice, cozy ambiance and service was prompt and courteous. It could easily become my local hangout except it's just a little too far from my home. That being said I do plan to revisit and try some of their Italian fare. Free parking on the street or in their lot. Full bar.“

“I absolutely love everything on the menu! My favorite is the Meat Lasagna. I also enjoy the 'Old World Italy' feel and the friendliness of the staff.“

“We attended for my father's birthday. Staff was extremely kind and patient allowing my parent the time they needed to sit. Our food was excellent and service matched. When leaving staff even held the doors for my father and step mother. They are a bit slower in their old age and your staff went above and beyond with their patience and understanding. Thanks for making this a very pleasant experience.“