29 Best Italian Restaurants near Norwood

“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!!“

“We went to Buca today and our food came out so quickly after ordering and was delicious! Our waiter, Griffin, was wonderful and answered all the questions we had with delight. 10/10 would recommend.“

“We travel all around the world, even compared to Italy, their home made pasta was the best we have ever eaten. We had appetizers that were awesome as well. We Highly recommend this place!“

“My group of friends had dinner here for my birthday and it was an amazing experience!! Navarre was our server and he did an exceptional job catering to us as first time guests. All of our dishes were delicious! Ricotta donuts are the perfect dessert!“

“The staff are amazing. The food is great. The atmosphere is special. It’s definitely a must to add to your dinning experience.“

“My friend and I had a wonderful dinner at Carrabbas in Crestview Hills. Our food was delicious. The salad could have used some more dressing (a little dry) but our server Tory brought us some extra no questions asked. She was the sweetest and we appreciate her and the other workers. Thank you so much! : )“

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

“As I’m writing this review I’m still in shock! I’m in Cincinnati on business and I was craving Italian. I can’t believe there’s not a line around the block just for the meatballs! My family owned an Italian seafood restaurant in NJ for 26 years and I can say without hesitation the meatballs here are the best west of Arthur Ave in the Bronx! My NJ mind is blown!“

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

“Amazing food. Wonderful views. The ambiance and service was 10/10. 💜💜💜“

“Mama’s on Main has some of the best food we have enjoyed while visiting the area. It’s a must!!!“

“The food and service are absolutely incredible! Coming here is definitely a great way to celebrate any occasion! The wait staff are incredibly knowledgeable and the kitchen is extremely accommodating to any dietary restrictions!“

“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…“

“The coziest spot in the neighborhood. They just don't make places like this anymore! You walk in and it feels like coming to your quirky aunt's comfy home. Pasta is wonderful but the main thing that keeps me coming back is the DESSERTS!! Omg the tiramisu, the cream pies, cream puffs.... All phenomenal. Thank you Biagio, I'm in love with your bistro <3“

“Always Great. Service, Quality, & Value. My scale is the only one who wishes I wouldn't eat so much & go so often.“

“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%“

“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.“

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

“The Chef's Counter at Wildweed was an incredible experience. The space is gorgeous - so many thoughtful touches throughout the restaurant. The atmosphere was fun and energetic. Each dish was creative, beautiful, and tasted incredible. The techniques and transformation of ingredients are next level. It is exceedingly rare to find a restaurant with a unique and interesting concept that is able to execute their vision by creating delicious and intellectually stimulating food without feeling forced. Wildweed pulls it off to the highest degree. This was a meal that will stick with me for a long time. Bravo to the entire team (FOH and BOH), all stellar. There is no way there is a better meal in the city and I doubt there is a better one in the state. This place deserves national recognition.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“THIS is for the College Hill location... that Big Gripp is absolute ⛽ 🔥 👀 🤤“

“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 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.“

“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!“