34 Best Italian Restaurants near North Ridgeville

“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.“

“Best pizzas and meatballs in my city.“

“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!“

“Great food and our waiter was amazing!!“

“I’d like to keep this the best kept secret, but the tomahawk veal Marsala is, hands down, the finest meal I have ever eaten on Cleveland! Combine this with a cozy atmosphere, a friendly and efficient staff, and there’s no need to go anywhere else for an incredible meal!“

“The food is always fresh and delicious!“

“I can't say enough good things. I've been twice, both the eggplant parm and shrimp fratello blew me away. Prices are very reasonable, portions are great, and the service is just as memorable and outstanding as the food. Ambiance is very cozy and inviting, great for a date night or a larger dinner with family and friends.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“First time at Corso's restaurant. The 3 of us could not have been happier with the this restaurant. We had calamari for an app, absolutely delicious! Main course came hot and the portions are plentiful. Best stuffed flounder I've ever had! AND, our server Trina (not sure of spelling) was the absolute BEST server EVER! Will be back soon! One small critique..........better Italian bread!“

“Amazing food and service! Highly recommended!“

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

“I grew up with Lu’s pizza, and lasagna, and meatballs and salad 🥰. Always good. Last Sunday I grabbed a pizza after work and can tell you it was THE BEST pepperoni pizza I have ever had! Who ever made that pizza is a rock star 🫶🫶🫶“

“Best Italian food by far outside of Little Italy in Cleveland area. We visit every time we are in the area for the last 20 years. Always very clean, the Best waitresses, and service you will find.“

“On Sunday, May 10, my sister and I decided to go to Olive Garden in Elyria after Sunday service. We've always enjoyed going there. However, this was not a good day. We got there about 3:45 p.m., before rush hour. It was not crowded, we were seated immediately, we put in our orders and then we waited an hour and a half before leaving without eating because our food was never ordered by our waitress. At first she kept telling us it was due to a backlog because of the holiday, Mother's Day, so we were fine and we understood. But, then we realize it was just lies. We asked her to check on our orders multiple times and each time she said they're working on it, even offered us free desserts, a free meal to take home, etc., because we waited so long, but even that didn't come. We found out later that she never put our order into the kitchen. We sat for an hour and a half waiting and listening to her excuses when basically, she was just lying the whole time. There's no way she could have been checking on our orders because the cook would have known he/she didn't have an order for our table and that should have prompted her, I assume, that she forgot to give it to the kitchen, and would have done it at that time. We understood at first when she was saying it was a backup due to it being Mother's Day, but that wasn't the reason, so then we were not happy, because not only were we waiting an hour and a half, we watched people who came after us, even groups of people be seated, get their food and drinks, finished it, and get up to leave and we're still sitting there waiting for our food to come.

So, I found a manager, told her what the problem was and let her know we were ready to leave and we offered to pay for only our drinks. She told us the drinks were on her, so we left and went home.

Normally, I would give this restaurant a 5 star, because the food is good and I'm not saying not to go there. I'm sure this doesn't happen often, this was the first time it happened to us and I've been there several times. So, I'm not writing this review to say don't go to Olive Garden in Elyria, I'm just expressing a concern that maybe they need more workers on a holiday.

I hate writing negative comments because we all make mistakes, and I do not wish anybody to lose their job. But, it wasn't the mistake that upset us, it was the lie. She should have just been honest from the beginning.

Update: Received an email from their administrative offices and then the next day I received a $50 gift certificate to return, which we did, but at a different location. We were shopping in another nearby city and we used the gift certificate during our visit at that location. The food and service was excellent.

Thank you Olive Garden for your prompt response and gift.“

“Been to this location a couple of times within the last let's say 2 months food was great service was pretty good the first time I felt like this last time which was Saturday October 11th when I had brought up the fact that I think that the Dr pepper needed to be changed I was kind of looked at like I was a little bit of a nut job and then was presented with a Dr pepper that tasted just like Dr pepper other than that food is always really good and atmosphere is great“

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

“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!“

“Went for dinner after Confirmation. Service was excellent, food was great, and they were very accommodating. The only complaint I have is that we really could have used the elevator for a couple of elderly grandparents who had issues with the stairs. They said it was broken.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Tonight was a very busy night when I stopped in to pick up pizza for my family. Despite how hectic it was, the general manager was personally helping customers and handling everything with patience and professionalism. It almost seemed like some customers were ordering for the first time, but she remained extremely friendly and took the time to assist everyone.
The food was amazing as always. We ordered the mac & cheese pizza along with cheesy bread, and everything was fresh and delicious.
We’ll definitely continue coming back. We also really appreciate receiving the coupons in the mail—it’s a great bonus for loyal customers!“

“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.“

“It took us a long time to try Barbarians but it is now our favorite. My husband likes the Lasagna. I like the Chicken Francaise... Delicious! I tried the Cajun Chicken Penne and that is my new favorite! Great place!“

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

“Some of the Best Service and Best pizza“

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

“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!!“

“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.“