50 Best Italian Restaurants near Peninsula

“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.“

“Their food is so fresh and delicious. I love this place.“

“My husband and I come in usually Wednesdays and Fridays .We love your happy hour and meeting new friends . Melissa and Kristie are awesome servers and make us feel so welcome ! Great place to relax and unwind after work! So glad we discovered your place ! 💗 The food and drinks are incredible as well !“

“I came for early dinner and missed the Saturday night rush. The atmosphere was nice with decor and soft music. There was a full bar separate from the dining room and more than one dining room. They had a nice offering of wine on the menu. I started with a salad with house dressing. Fresh shredded cheese topped it off. It was good. There was also a basket of Italian bread that comes fresh every morning from local Massoli bakery. It was really good. I ordered the ravioli combo which is house made every morning. The combo had 9 large ravioli, 3 meat, 3 spinach and 3 cheese. They were very good. I got a side of house made hot Italian sausage with marinara. I really liked it. I finished with a house made cannoli which was excellent. Service was great and I enjoyed the meal. They have many house made items on the menu so I would like to come back and try some more. I read that the lasagna is popular and they have daily specials. I highly recommend.“

“The service was amazing, our waiter was so friendly and the food was great. Highly recommend!!“

“We got take out tonight for the first time and it was excellent!!! The Brussel Sprouts were out of this world delicious and the salads were big and delicious! I can’t wait to eat more of this food!“

“Our dinner was fantastic, so delicious. Top notch! Our waitress Amanda is the best! So personable, caring, great at what she does, this is the second time we’ve had her , she remembered us. Next time we come, we want Amanda! Thank you for making our date night perfect“

“We are regulars at Vaccaros and have never been disappointed. The food is always outstanding, and the service is great as well. Drinks are generous and at a good price point. The lasagna is second to none! Chicken or salmon piccata is another favorite of mine. You really can't go wrong, everything is delicious!“

“I have had the pleasure of ordering from here since they have opened. The specials lately have been phenomenal love the change up! I ordered the Firebird Sandwich and The Pickled Pig Pizza, amazing I hope they keep both. Also always order the focaccia bread, you won’t be disappointed.“

“I always come to this Piada and it is always good. This time around I ordered cannoli chips but did not receive them in my online order. I called and the situation was rectified immediately. The staff and manager were SO nice and apologetic about the mishap. The rest of our order was PERFECT. We will definitely be back :)“

“We had a party of 12. This was a family get together. We had two servers, shame on me can’t remember their names, they were attentive and we wanted for nothing. The food was phenomenal and service was the same! This place is beautiful and cozy! I highly recommend ❤️“

“Food was good. I have not been to D'Agnese's for several years. It was one of my favorite restaurants for over 30 years. The stuff mushrooms were not what I remembered or the eggplant rollatini. So, for myself I was disappointed. We had a party of 6 and 4 enjoyed their meals.“

“First time here, and it was fabulous.
Food was good prices were good and service was the bomb. The hostess / barmaid / server was personable and on her game. Shout out to he as she made our visit there perfect. Couldn't have asked for more.“

“Concerto is our favorite place to eat in the MGM Casino. The food is served hot and it is very delicious. A very good alternative to the other restaurants in the casino. All of their food is good and the serving sizes are just enough to fill our appetites.“

“I just moved to the area and my BF loves the place. I'm so used to main stream pizza, so this was the best pizza I've had in awhile. They have a deal on Tuesdays that he gets, but you can tell it's from a mom and pop pizza place, really fresh.“

“Just ate here for the first time with my husband and 3 kids. Everything was great until the end where a couple mistakes were made. I had forgotten to grab our leftover boxes and by the time we turned around to get them, they had been thrown away. The staff and manager went above and beyond to correct the mistake (and deal with an over-emotional mom). Im very grateful for the way they handled the situation. Will definitely be going back (and remembering to grab our leftovers lol).“

“Visiting from Maryland, and read good reviews about Danspot. Glad we came. Dinner was fantastic. I had the Shrimp Piccatta, and my wife had Pipette pesto pasta with chicken. Both were outstanding. And our server Jake, was wonderful. Friendly and attentive. If you're in the area of the MGM Northfield, be sure to stop at Danspot. You will be glad you did.“

“amazing Sauce . so good.“

“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!“

“My first visit to this Italian restaurant today - I ordered carry out …my chicken parm was sooo delicious my compliments to the chef…I will tell all my friends and relatives about this amazing restaurant! I will definitely be back!“

“Great meals and service! Thank you“

“Had the pleasure of checking this place out and was pleasantly surprised. Very welcoming, cozy little spot right in downtown Brecksville. A great selection of wine, and fairly priced. We only had the meatballs and hummus tray and both were satisfying. Will go back and try more menu items. They also have an entire upstairs for private parties.“

“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.“

“Order pizza over the weekend and it’s was very good. Couldn’t finish it. Next day I got it out frig and it was even better cold the next day. That’s a good pizza“

“Best tiny pizza takeout spot around. Often requested by my 5yo Italian daughter and full-blooded Italian wife. Pasta dishes and peppers are also solid. Great place to snag food before headed to the park in the summer or after work in the winter.“

“I was there for a Surprise birthday dinner. The wait staff was phenomenal.
Our waitress Trinity not only remembered us from a previous visit but remembered our orders just the way we liked them.

The kitchen staff had a difficult time preparing orders for our party. Some of our guest never received their meals while at least three others were served as others finished dining.
Overall, it was nice.“

“Another Road-Trip pizza review!! Ordered an 8-cut pepperoni and sausage. Took 40 mins on a Friday night (pretty normal). The pizza sauce was savory, the dough was tasty and the crust was crunchy, sausage was normal, the pepperoni was their downfall in the rating... I think the whole pizza had 16 prices (not joking with 2 each slice). But the atmosphere was spectacular!! I don't think you can take it all in with one visit!! We will be back, but they really need to work on that pepperoni issue 😁“

“2nd time I've ordered and received raw fried chicken. Absolutely terrible. Looking forward to the food poisoning I just received. Never again. Overpriced and Undercooked.“

“I just celebrated my birthday here on Saturday in the Oakwood private room and want to thank you and you're amazing staff for doing such a great job with my birthday dinner. Everything was absolutely perfect. Hannah and Izzy did a phenomenal job. The food was great everything was hot we received everything quickly. Hannah and Izzy handled my large amount of guests so well. My guests even talked about how good of job they did and the reviews they will leave on Google. The space was perfect! I'm sooo thankful I was able to book my 32nd Birthday dinner with y'all. I'll definitely pass the word around about y'all excellent service! God bless each of y'all!!!🙏🏾🤗🎊🎉 Blessings, Brittany Young“

“First time ordering from Big Star thanks to a pizza group I’m in on FB. Expansive menu including pastas, salads, burgers yes burgers, some Greek options and other Italian options. I can’t wait to order from here again. The person taking my order was super friendly. Pizza came out amazing. Ordered the New York style with all veggies and a side of garlic dipping sauce. Also Not greasy either. Crispy and balanced. So so yummy. Ordered the breaded mixed veggies as well. Delish breading. Recommend.“

“The pizza is the best ! The Fiesta Salad with the House dressing is my absolute favorite. The best pizza in Northeast Ohio!“

“Our first time visiting was truly special, thanks to Debbie, our amazing server. She treated us like family and her recommendations were spot on. We had a delightful family dinner complete with wine, salad, pizza, and chicken Parmesan. What a pleasant surprise to find such a great family-style restaurant! We highly recommend it and will definitely be back“

“It's a pretty good place to eat. The atmosphere, service, and food are pretty good, but I see room for improvement in all of these areas.
The staff sat 3 tables for the same server at the same time in the bar area. We were one of those tables, and it was hard for the server to keep up with everyone needing the same thing at the same time. This is a situation that experience and training could have avoided.
The food was incredibly hot when the brought it and the ravioli was quite oven toasted crispy on top... not what I wanted or expected, but not inedible and something many others would like.“

“Wow!!! We just left Danny Boys. We had the pleasure of Maria being our server! She blew my socks off!! Wow, just wow. Talk about customer service. Her personality was so welcoming and warm and genuine. The way she slyly grabbed straw wrappers off the table when she set the garlic bread down (which was an amazing recommendation) did not go unnoticed. I’d give Maria 100 stars if I could. Thank you so much! Our food was excellent and such a great experience and great place. We will definitely be back!!!“

“The Delicious Pizza That You Have 2 Get There Early or It's All Gone Along With The Italian Sausage, Either Spicy or Mild & Nick's Lovely, Cheerful Wife Anteena Makes Wonderful Customized Sandwiches With Fresh Baked Bread, Delicious Imported Italian Deli Meat & Cheeses & Fresh Made Marinated Vegetables. My Mouth Is Watering Right Now 🇮🇹“

“We got take out tonight for the first time and it was excellent!!! The Brussel Sprouts were out of this world delicious and the salads were big and delicious! I can’t wait to eat more of this food!“

“When they actually get your order right it’s good food. The problem is that they screw up the orders too often. It doesn’t matter if you order online or over the phone, what you ask for and pay for is not what’s in the box. They either drown the wings because you ask for extra sauce (to the point where the box can’t hold the sauce & it’s spilling out) or the wings are bone dry. The last order I placed was for a white pizza with chicken and bacon, I got a white pizza with banana peppers, tomatoes, black olives and bacon… NOT the same!
It’s frustrating because the food IS good :(“

“I dont think its anything about the place specific, people just dont like going to work anymore and aren't as cheerful as they used to be when they see they have a table. I love the bread sticks, and all the cheese on the salad and pasta though so it makes up for it for me.“

“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.“

“Thanks to my husband discovering this gem of a pizza joint I can’t help but want their delicious food about once a week. I love their BBQ chicken pizza and garlic Parmesan wings, but everything else we’ve tried has been just as delicious! Double edged sword bc I found the best place around, but I’m wanting to eat it all the time. Must try!!“

“They provided us lunch today at Valley College. Very good pasta, pizza and salad! I will definitely order from here soon. Thank you!“

“The people that work here are truly amazing and empathetic, which is hard to find these days. I always order from here and I definitely would recommend this place . The food is always good and the service is very great. I think it’s important to have quality service and great staff. It’s hard these days to find restaurants that the staff actually cares about their customers. And this place definitely has that quality. Thank you for the great service . I will continue to order from here. Thank you for being compassionate and caring, it’s very hard to come across good people that are caring . This place is for sure the best . The food is very good . If I could give this place 10 stars I would . Thank you for everything you guys do .“

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

“I recently left a 5 star review but unfortunately that had drastically changed. Do not get me wrong, they have good food. BUT, Twice in a row now, I've been ripped off by this store. Online they have deals and twice I've tried ordering the '16" xl 1 topping pizza and 6 Pepperoni rolls for $25.99'. After 5 minutes of being on hold because nobody knew what deals they had, i was finally able to redeme the online deal. This last time ordering, we got home and realized they gave us a 12" pizza.... i thought the pizza looked small when my husband got home but we were hungry. it wasnt until the next day, i noticed the bottom of the box says 12". soooo, instead of getting an extra large, we got a small? either update your website and deals, or educate your staff on the deals you have!! $26 for a small pizza and 6 skimpy Pepperoni rolls??? Complete ripped off!!! Attached is a screenshot of the deal in their website. Pic is of the 12" pizza box.“

“Stopped for lunch and were fortunate to sit on the patio ❤️ Kennedy was a great and attentive server! We enjoyed the spicy margaritas, oysters, wings, and tuna appetizers. All were delicious. We enjoyed the experience and will be back, even though the prices were high.“

“Just so you know if you order mozzarella sticks they are not made with mozzarella and does in fact have a unique taste. Not the greatest…and the pizza tastes like gas station pizza. Grab some from the Sunoco around the corner for cheaper ?‍♀️ nice people though “

“love the pizza and the service. I don't know her name, but the young lady that usually brings our pizza, I just want to say thank you. you always do a great job. so please stay safe.“

“Decided to try it after seeing reviews about their gluten free pizzas and how good they were. I will say that I am glad I did!! I can honestly say, their gluten free Detroit style pizza is the best gluten free pizza/dough that I’ve ever had!! I went to the Twinsburg location and the two guys making my pizzas, Isaiah and John, were very friendly and helpful! Their pizzas are a bit on the pricey side, especially for the sizes, but I will still definitely come back just for their gluten free pizzas! Thank you for making a gluten free dough that tastes so good and almost exactly like regular pizza dough!! Also, I should add, I got their vegan cheese as well and it tasted really good too!“

“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.“

“I ordered a chicken dinner. The chicken was extremely succulent and well prepared. The hot sauce and cole slaw were superb and the dinner roll was out of this world. I can’t think of anything that could be improved upon! Keep up the great work. A++++“