17 Best Italian Restaurants near Monroe

“I love this pizza and the breadsticks. I used to eat here a lot but the manager would leave you waiting at the counter for ten to twenty minutes without service. He would see me and not bother helping or acknowledging me. I liked when Mark worked. He was always kind and helpful. I finally stopped going because I never knew whether I would be helped or not. I went in a couple of days ago with my son and Mark was working. He was kind and pleasant like in the past. Too bad the other person wasn’t as helpful. I really love the food. If Mark is working I will stop and eat. If the manager is working, I will keep on walking. Not sure how he keeps his job.“

“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.“

“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!“

“I don’t usually care to leave reviews, but if you are looking for something quick and healthy with excellent service, this Piada in Deerfield is the place to go.

It is my favorite restaurant. I go here so often the employees call me by my name and know my typical order. Specifically, the two male employees who work the line are incredibly friendly. Whatever they are being paid is not enough! I am always greeted with a smile and my order is always perfect.

The food is amazing, I usually get a custom salmon salad. The ingredients are fresh and taste great. Some say it’s expensive, but you can’t put a price on your health and it’s so hard to find restaurants with healthy food that’s quick to order.

10/10“

“Everything about Roma’s is great! Of course the food is fresh and hand made. The staff/owner get to know their customers and care about the people/community. If you haven’t tried Roma’s you are missing out. Highly recommend it!“

“Went to a celebration gathering for dinner with a party of 11. Appetizers took a while to come out, but the waitress apologized. Everyone liked their food, but my wife and I ordered the salmon. It was grilled and a bit dry and had no seasoning on it, except a bit of some kind of bland sauce. The risotto was similarly without flavor. The asparagus was fine, but one of the stalks my wife got on her plate was thin, shriveled and overdone. There were some in the group that got the scallops and all raved about how delicious they were. Will have to try those next time, or something more traditionally Italian, like their lasagna, which I heard was good. Would like to see a vegetarian lasagna be offered, but I know restaurants today have you focus on big sellers. Overall good Italian food - the bread and dipping oil was a highlight - and the atmosphere was great for a group dinner or a quiet couples night out. Next time, we will have to try the desert.“

“This is our go-to restaurant for casual Italian dining. The service and food are consistently good and the prices are great.“

“The food was absolutely delicious!! I had the seafood Alfredo (shrimp and scallops). I loved it!! It was very filling and I have enough for another meal. Our waitress was very kind and patient with our fairly large group (9, including 4 kids ages from 4-9). It was a wonderful birthday celebration with my family!!“

“We had a party of 15, we called the day before to reserve, was told no reservations. When finally seated everything was going well. We had 3 kids under 10. Food started coming out for all except the child who's b-day we were celebrating. He had ordered a cheese pizza and the kitchen made the wrong pizza. Everyone was done eating by time he got his food. I asked the waitress if they were going to comp his meal and she replied we have it coming and then rolled her eyes. The next girl came over and I asked her and she said of course, I'll see what I can do. We then had to wait another 30 or 40 mins for the checks and then she had mine but had to take it back to make adjustments so another 15 mins waiting. The chicken Alfredo was dry and pasta was not fully cooked. Spinach and artichoke dip was amazing as was the salad.“

“This is by far my favorite restaurant! The food is always amazing and I’ve never met a rude waiter/ waitress there! Today our waitress was Becca. She was very polite and friendly! The atmosphere the restaurant provides is so welcoming. Big thank you to Candice and the rest of the Bravo staff members for their amazing hospitality and kindness!“

“Hubby & I just had lunch here a bit ago. We've never eaten here before. We shared a steak hoagie with onions, mushrooms, pickles and cheese. We got the parmesan bites and an order of fries. Absolutely delicious food! We had water to drink so our bill was only $21. Delicious food at a reasonable price! I highly recommend Richards“

“Really great local shop serving hot, fresh food. The owner is super nice and the staff is very friendly! I love the roast beef the most“

“Hope was fantastic. She took great care of us. The food was great. My wife and I had intended to go to another place we were familiar with, but they were closed. Brio was a last minute decision. Neither of us had been there before. It turns out it was a very good choice. Thanks again for a great night out!“

“7 of us were in town for the Giants vs Reds series and the local electricians union hall recommended Township Tavern. I can say everyone in our party enjoyed the food, the staff's friendliness and the great atmosphere. I highly recommend them.“

“Also good experience going to Bravo’s“

“We live just outside the delivery area for Jet's Pizza, so need to pickup my order. The store is basic, but then that's all it needs to be. Orders are ready at the time quoted.

Jet's Pizza is phenomenal. The deep crust is light and airy and the ingredients are top class IMO. They make a tasty pizza!

We have Jet's about once a month for years now and it's always been great and hot. Our orders have always been right and ready on time with friendly, if busy, staff ready to check you out and grab your order for you.“

“My family and I celebrated my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary and we had a large party. The staff were welcoming and accommodating and the food was delicious. The service was delightful and prompt, our waitresses were friendly and all of our orders were correct. We absolutely couldn’t have enjoyed ourselves any better. Thank you so much for a memorable evening, I highly recommend!

Kid-friendliness: Our kids got their meals first and had the spaghetti and meatballs. They are very picky but loved their food.“