48 Best Italian Restaurants near Willoughby

“I came here with my sister last night and will definitely be back! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, and our waitress was the sweetest and she even sent me home with birthday cake! 🎂 The food was amazing (10/10), and I ordered the Conchiglie Salsiccia Italiana, which was so good. Highly recommend Casa Rosa Cucina for great food and even better service!“

“Food is amazing, service is excellent. Pranzo! does not disappoint.“

“Dang, yet another great pizza place in Downtown Willoughby! We got a hot honey pizza and had some wonderful appetizers there. My only notes are the prices were a bit high and the place was pretty cramped unless you sit outside in the back. Despite these, you will only be greeted by very nice staff and have nothing on the menu to complain about.“

“I’m new to the area and the serving staff is very friendly and helpful. Had meatball sub which was very good. They make their own hoagie rolls. Salad was crisp and fresh. Breaded chicken wings crunchy and delicious (hot sauce and blue cheese)“

“We went to Nonna Ts for the first time this weekend. From the moment you step into this charming restaurant, you’re greeted by the excellent staff and amazing aroma of the best Italian food I’ve had since moving to Ohio. The drinks, food and atmosphere is top notch and being greeted by Nonna T was the perfect addition to our evening. We will definitely be back and make eating at Nonna T’s a regular event.“

“Pizza and Staff was amazing!“

“9/24/2025: This place is a gem! The food and service was amazing! Our server Katina was very attentive and made sure everything was great throughout the night!! We also enjoyed talking with Moma and her daughter. Such an added bonus to the night to meet and hear their stories! Can't wait to go back---until then I will enjoy my left overs!!“

“Catering for Our Film crew was Perfect after a long day on Set!! Every dish was a celebration of Italy's culinary traditions, fresh, high-quality ingredients. The classic combination of ingredients was a snapshot of what Italian cuisine is all about. The Lemon Chicken, Peppers, Meatballs, Pasta and Salad were Perfection .... the team loved everything!“

“Best Italian food in the area period! My famiIy has enjoyed many visits/celebrations there over the years and the food/service is always great! Nothing on the menu is a bad choice and definitely save room for desert. You can tell their food is made with love ❤️“

“Very nice resteraunt in the heart of Gates Mills. We had two very solid cocktails, the navy bean soup and Thai Lemengrass pot stickers to start. All solid. For mains, we ordered the blackened grouper special with mustard sauce and a center cut steak. Both were specials and came with string beans and mashed potatoes. Beans were cooked to perfection, mashed potatoes were really good, steak was super tender and tasty, and the Grouper filet was really big and broiled perfectly. We tried the lemon marcapone cake and it was also very good.“

“First time trying it and it was good! Definitely will go back when I visit town again!“

“I’m driving cross-country from California to New Hampshire and I feel so lucky that I stumbled upon this absolute gem! The restaurant’s atmosphere is lovely, everyone was incredibly welcoming, and the food was delicious! I definitely will make a point of stopping back in when I’m in town again!“

“My husband and I had lunch today for the first time at Scotti’s, and it was phenomenal! It will definitely become regular new spot for us. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. Honestly, I would be satisfied eating just the bread with olive oil and vinegar and enjoying a nice glass of wine! The service was also super friendly! I’m looking forward to spending some time on their beautiful patio when the weather warms up.“

“Great food! The inferno alfredo pasta is amazing. I grew up in the East Cleveland area and used to be regular in little Italy. First job was a dishwasher at Gustos way back when so I prefer mom and pops authentic food places over olive gardens and fast food pasta chains. This place is definitely a gem, good customer service and hospitality! From Euclid with love!

Michael“

“Good food and service too.“

“Everytime I go there the food always good and the worker Alway cool I love going their Thanks Jennifer 😍🤪🤪“

“Took my wife out to dinner and everything from the moment we walked in the door was amazing! The hostess sat us and took our drink order and brought it over immediately. Our server Kim was fabulous! She was friendly and Courteous. Our food was amazing and portions were more than generous. Definitely a new staple in our dinner line up!“

“Haven’t been in for dinner in a while. Athena, our server was fantastic. Food was outstanding.Really exceeded any expectations we may have had. It was so refreshing to have a server who was so genuinely welcoming and friendly! We were immediately made to feel comfortable. And she was so informative and this is coming from someone who’s been in the hospitality business for over 40 years! Thanks again for a wonderful evening!“

“We had my birthday celebration there. Let me tell you, the experience was just beautiful. There were 16 of us, and they catered to our every need. The serving staff was patient, and very thorough. They were so attentive, and made certain we were very well taken care of. THE FOOD! Man oh man. That food was the bomb. I think everyone had something different, and we are all still talking about how good it was! I recommend you have dinner with them. You will not regret it. It’s a whole vibe! ❤️❤️“

“A true hidden gem! If you love authentic, home-made Italian food, then you need to visit Abo's Grill.
Nonna's lasagna with fresh, home-made noodles is outstanding. Home-made lemon-honey ricotta with warm bread is off the hook! The Cavalli with home-made sausage meatballs is delicious!
The staff are so friendly, patient, and attentive.
Get in your car and drive to Abo's for dinner - you won't regret it!😋😋😋“

“Got pizza this weekend for the whole family and friends this and it was absolutely delicious!! Fantastic quality of products and look forward to going back again soon. Great job team!!“

“We just got this two days ago for the first time. It was excellent pizza, and will definitely be back.“

“Tried Cuoco Bello for my first time tonight and it was delicious! I ordered the chicken parm for carry out and it was flavorful, a large portion size, and better than I had anticipated 😊 Just what I was looking for in a great meal! The staff was friendly and I can't wait to go back and try something else! Also, they have weekly specials so definitely check those out too! Highly recommend! 🍝“

“Love it there. Outside bar is the best“

“My husband and I popped in for dinner after he arrived home from a family event. We wanted a date night after being away from one another for several days/nights. It was our first time. I sent him the menu as he boarded his plane and he was looking forward to a “new spot”. It did not disappoint. We were attended to from the time we sat down until after we tabbed out. We tried several dishes to get an idea of their style of cooking. The prosciutto melted in our mouths.. the ricotta was extremely creamy and bread from Breadsmith? DELISH. The Italian wedding soup was delicious, the pig n’ fig pizza was excellent (kudos on the dough and crust!), the spicy vodka rigate was on point! Not too spicy.. just that perfect amount of crushed red pepper in the sauce. The wine list was an extensive and our servers (we love to sit at the bar) was top notch! (Forgive me because I’m bad with names but I believe they were Alyssa and Jackie?) it is now on our list of must return spots. They were jamming for a Wednesday night. We initially sat at the rail bar but a couple waved in our direction to let us know they were leaving in a few minutes. If you’re looking for a quiet, romantic spot, it’s not quiet but it doesn’t echo, either. The details are beautiful, the artwork is pleasant to the eye and it was a perfect romantic date night spot for us. One of the better Italian spots in the area. Kudos and thank you for a great evening! Oh. P.S. the 12 month prosciutto with ricotta “primi” is definitely enough to share with 4 people. lol. So good!“

“Had the BEST pizza in years here today. I will be back! AWESOME“

“Alfredo's at the Inn has always been a favorite of mine. The food is consistently good and the service is attentive without being overbearing. The value is good. The veal parmagiano and the lasagna are favorites. Also, the spaghetti and meatballs are wonderful.“

“The best pizza in Ohio!“

“Guido’s is the best. The end.“

“Had an amazing dinner this Friday night. Lynn was fantastic. We have enough from each dinner for 2 or more meals. Heve not been there for a very long time. Excited to go back soon“

“Great food An experience.“

“The family and restertaunt a neighborhood icon .The old world food and greeting is why there still in business after 6 decades .Try the eggplant parm magnfeso' excelante'“

“We drive from Madison to visit this Geraci's location. The staff is always friendly and the food is amazing. The homemade Geraci's sauce with pasta and a slice of pizza is always my go to. The price is very reasonable, especially compared other Italian restaurants.“

“We had a great experience at this Olive Garden location! Our server was fantastic, and our food was perfectly cooked! It was a Saturday night, so I was worried that there would be a long wait, but I used the Olive Garden website to get on the waitlist, and it worked out great! Our table was ready when we arrived.“

“Simply the best pizza I've ever had. Superior toppings, great crust and consistent excellence for decades now. I find it unreasonable for me to go anywhere else.“

“We got a coupon to try a free pizza for the first time. I was surprised at how big it was. Got the Mediterranean and loved it. The woman at the window was also friendly. Loved the crust!“

“Best pizza around... Love the medium thin crust!!!!!“

“Food was good.. had the chicken Parmesan and husband had pasta diablo … only complaint is we never got rolls and I asked for them and still never got them..“

“We don’t get carry out from anywhere else in mentor. 10/10“

“Been in business 60 years, that in itself is more of a recommendation than I could ever give.“

“We come almost every Sunday to see Stella. She’s amazing and the foods great too.“

“Good food,great people,and a nice experience...overall service was decent and I could not think about anything whatsoever to complain about...Everyday real people who just seem to try and make sense out of our Everyday lives...I would say it's a family friendly atmosphere even if dining alone...I would definitely recommend to anyone Thank you for the nice experience“

“I’ve been coming here since the late 90’s & Still enjoy the great pizza & atmosphere!!“

“Best pizza in town. Excellent service. Very friendly staff.“

“George is a very wonderful owner that truly cares about his customers. I have been going to Maria’s for many years. I always feel like I’m eating at home when I go there. Extremely welcoming and kind staff. Prices are reasonable and portions are plenty.“

“I am an out-of-towner visiting family. I am amazed at how good the pizza and calzones are! Huge portions, fantastic flavor, generous with toppings, and great service! I thought it was pricy until I got my food; WELL WORTH IT! Delivery was early, food was HOT. 10 out of 10 for me!“

“The pizza was hot and fresh, the wings were nice and crispy and the fried dough was the perfect tasty treat to complete the meal“