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.“

“What a wonderful restaurant! Food is excellent with prompt service. Very nice atmosphere, clean. Pleasant and courteous staff. I plan to return again soon. Have met several people who have previously dined here and spontaneously positive reviews. *****“

“We usually can't say enough good things about D'Agnese's. Today, 11/22/2025, we arrived at 2:50 PM. We were seated quickly and ordered 2 drinks and a appetizer at 2:55 PM. We watched other customers getting bread and drinks. By 3:21 PM with no further contact we walked out. We hope if/when we return things will be better. We were very disappointed in this experience.“

“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!“

“We had the Shrimp alla Vodka and the Honey Balsamic ”First Class” Airline Chicken. Both were spectacular. The shrimp dish had a nice kick to it and the chicken was cooked perfectly, crispy skin and moist breast meat. The proprietor stopped by our table and was quite congenial. Our waiter Danny was top notch and had an encyclopedic knowledge of the menu.cocktails and wine were perfect accompaniments. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening.“

“Seated quickly and took some suggestions from the waitress
Wife got Italian sub and side salad and I ordered the boss woogie and fries. Wife was very pleased with her choice and woogie was good but the fries were mid (frozen coated fries)
Service was great and I will go back and try some other items.“

“The best review I can give on this restaurant is that we have either eaten at the restaurant or had takeout from there more than a dozen times in the past six months. Menu is focused. Anything on it is great. Friendly people don't rush you, good wine selection and even better recommendations when we don't know what we want for wine or dinner. Don't sleep on their pizza. Personal opinion, ask for the thin crust option. We will continue to go back.“

“We had Ashley as our server and she was great!!! Attentive, but not overly!  The only complaint for my food was the asparagus was impossibly tough on the bottom quarter of it, leading me to think they didn't snap it off. No big deal  because the other 3/4 what's delicious (and a lot!! ) Still one of my favorite places!“

“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.“

“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 ❤️“

“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 :)“

“I can’t believe I’ve never been here. I got the homemade meatballs and gnocchi, it was absolutely delicious. My husband had the shrimp Alfredo which he loved. The bread and salad were yummy too. Great service and you can’t beat the price!“

“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.“

“We had dinner there last night at their new location. They have not lost a step. It is still a great restaurant. All four of us had something different and everyone raved about their choices. My veal parm was excellent and so large that I brought home enough for another meal! The new location is nice and roomy with the same great service. I can’t wait to return. I plan to be there often.“

“The 2 ladies standing at the counter when I first walked in at 6:45 3/15/26 didn’t greet me in any way.. I stood there roughly 2 minutes and they looked at me continued to talk to each other and ignored my presence. So I walked to the bar.. where Brian was very professional, his service was excellent and provided a five star service experience . I give 1 stars to the young ladies at the front. Brian gave me the deciding factor that I would return. Thanks Brian. The food was excellent.“

“The greatest deli and assortment of food in Akron!“

“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!“

“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.“

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Absolutely loved this place! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, laid-back, and full of good energy. The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel taken care of without being overbearing.
The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care—every bite hit. Drinks were perfectly made and came out fast, which is always a win. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual night out, good conversation, or just great vibes, this spot delivers.
Clean, well-run, and full of character. You can tell they take pride in what they do. Definitely a go-to spot and 100% worth coming back to. Highly recommend! The owner is really a great guy and very respectful.“

“Great meals and service! Thank you“

“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“

“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.“

“I'm so happy i heard about this place and decided to give it a try. The person that helped me at the register/answered the phones was so incredibly kind, and the food was amazing. We loved the pizza and their jo-jo's are as good as they claim to be. 10/10 experience. We will definitely be back!“

“I have been looking for quality NY style pizza in summit county for a long time and I have finally found it at Big Star. Big Star has some of the best pizza in summit county. If you want legit NY style pizza, this is it. The owner is incredibly nice and friendly. 10/10 pizza and service. Give them your business!!!“

“What an outstanding place to have an event! The General Mgr Dwayne and his team deliver exceptional Customer Service!! They went above and beyond to accommodate our party of 30 plus with short notice. From the servers, cooks, bartender, manager they were very tentative and friendly. The food was very, very good and our guests were very impressed!! I would highly recommend having your next event here or go out for a nice lunch and or dinner. We will return. Not only for the food but quality friendly service. Thank You for a wonderful evening!😊“

“Best pizza in town and delicious authentic Italian baked goods! Highly recommend this place!“

“Always great pizza, love the sausage sandwiches too“

“My kids took us to dinner here last night for my birthday. What a great restaurant! There were 11 of us! Our server, Gina, was so friendly, efficient, and helpful! The food was excellent too!“

“great food. Janice is the greatest waitress. she friendly and efficient.“

“I’m just in town for the weekend and had to grab some OG since I don't have one near me back home. Miranda was absolutely amazing—she went above and beyond to make sure our family’s carryout order was perfect. Her customer service was spot on and she was so friendly. Thanks again, Miranda, for making it such a smooth experience!!!“

“Great food! Awesome atmosphere!! The manager Masoud was phenomenal!!“

“This is a great, local, family owned restaurant. By far, they make the best meatballs I've found anywhere. The pizza is great too with fresh toppings and a wonderful style of sausage. We like to dine in - the dining room is nostalgic- it has atmosphere.“

“Every pizza place has their bad and good days, usually depending on who makes the pizza. Usually really good here. But, I recently ordered a cheese steak because I was the only one that didn't want pizza. What a let down. Dry beef, wondering where the rest was and a floury taste. Bread was really good thankfully. But very little meat. If I could add the picture i would.“

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“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.“

“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!“

“Wow! Food was delicious! Pizza was cooked perfectly with crispy pepperoni and no greasy crust. Chicken was awesome, as usual!“

“I went into going here with a bit of bias and an family discount due to my cousin however the pizza was amazingly tasty, the service was great I was able to make a custom pizza and basically made a delicious chicken pesto pizza with the chef even coming out and asking me if he got it right. ONE THING I will say is it is pricey and I did get a discount as I said but price is worth it for the food. Overall whenever I visit I will be coming back here and dining in maybe take out as well!“

“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 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!!“

“I have no idea why so many people say bad things about this place. I've been going there for the last year or so and have absolutely zero complaints. The food prices are more than reasonable, the food quality is very good and I've never had one single issue with any aspect. People need to stop looking for perfection as they define it.“

“Great atmosphere and decor! Delicious cocktails. Amazing bourbon selections. And the pizza made to perfection can stand alone! You won’t be disappointed!“

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

“We loved it! they've had a couple NEW owners in the past couple years. THESE NEW OWNERS ARE GREAT, PERSONABLE, EFFICENT AND THE FOOD IS GREAT. THEY HAVE A NICE LIQUOR SELECTION AS WELL“

“We love @Zeppes bistro & Bar. Great service, delicious food! Have been customers for decades“

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

“I just picked up a Detroit style eight cut and and side salad. I guess it’s a large pepperoni sausage. Excellent Dan makes a good pizza. This was Broadview Heights, Ohio location Broadview Road and West Sprague.“