50 Best Italian Restaurants near Willoughby

“Hot, Delicious food. Everything made to order! Great portions. Friendly staff! Better than Little Italy!“

“Just what downtown Willoughby needed! Such a cute and cozy pizza place/Italian restaurant serving up the classics done simply and done well. We ordered the Salad Bowl and it was a meal in itself. I really appreciated the lettuce- no iceberg here, just crisp mixed greens and lots of Italian cold cuts, cheese, egg and olives. Ordered a small pizza with sausage, onion and banana peppers and it was delicious. They use the crumbly sausage, which again, I totally appreciate. I can tell quality ingredients are used here and it makes such a difference. The staff were great! A really pleasant and welcoming group of young people. Nice job! We will be back soon!“

“First of all I am very picky about my pizza. But there isn't a pizza place around that makes a better pizza than Lucio's. I've had Original NY style, Chicago, Detroit. You name it I've have ate it. Lucio's never disappoints.“

“The Service & Food was fantastic. They were so busy and the whole staff was amazing. I highly recommend.“

“Mama Cantena’s is a great Italian food spot!“

“We had a wonderful waitress take care of us. Service was impeccable. I ordered a dish which came with Mexican corn. I didn't realize it was very 🔥🔥. They were very apologetic and offered substitutes. I couldn't ask for better service. The rest of the food was so good. We will definitely go again.“

“My first time here and definitely won’t be my last!!!!! Let start with the owner what an outstanding person he cares about YOU first and foremost he wants to make sure you get what you want or looking for also wants to make sure you’re happy. If you’re not sure what you want his suggestions are great. I ordered take out drove it home to Willowick and the food was amazing and I will be happy to do it again.“

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

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

“Fantastic restaurant! A true gem of Cleveland. The Freddie's Pasta is by my favorite and their martinis are delicious. Echoing other comments, while the menu is a bit pricey you get good sized portions. Another perk is that a lot of their dishes can be made gluten free. Overall, a great, cozy atmosphere and excellent service... this is one of my favorite places to go for a special occasion.“

“Great place , to eat well on a budget !“

“What a great place to go and eat go to Italian food. Everyone is so friendly the food is delicious comes out of the kitchen fast, and I can't wait for the patio to open to hear live music. We had spaghetti and meatballs, the Deluxe pizza and a side salad, yummy“

“Good food and service too.“

“Catering for grad party - delicious food! Chicken, sausage/peppers, and pizza were amazing. Highly recommend!“

“Everything!! Amazing quality“

“Always a great meal!! This is our favorite Italian place!“

“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!“

“good food lam simple love their Caravelle and great meatballs and wonderfully salad“

“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!!“

“I've used Uber eats (I'm lazy sometimes) and done pick up. The arincini are awesome and the mushroom duxelle pizza was great. Also love the garlic bread and the meatballs and sauce. The Veal parmesan was excellent, nice crisp on the veal even with the sauce and cheese. Side of spaghetti marinara was very nice. Have enjoyed each item I have received. Will definitely order again. Good well prepared food at reasonable prices.“

“Their pizza really is a thing of magic. The sauce is delicious… ingredients are high quality. Like when you compare this to most pizzas out there, you can see this is the best around. When we need a week-day pizza party, this is the place to go.“

“Love it there. Outside bar is the best“

“Wonderful sweet sauce! Huge portions!“

“We had a girls night out at Cuoco Bello. We shared several appetizers: calamari, mussels, sausage stuffed peppers. Everything was delicious and hot. Then we had a variety of entrees. I had skillet chicken parm. Very nice. Then we shared a dessert of chocolate cake to celebrate a friends birthday. The staff was great especially our server.“

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

“We had a great brunch--French Toast for me and the scrambled eggs & bacon for my friend. The food was very well prepared and presented. The restaurant was quiet at 11:00 on Saturday so we could linger and chat. A very enjoyable experience.“

“We went to Alfredo’s for the first time last weekend, and we both ordered the clambake with roasted chicken. The meal was superb! This was the best roasted chicken ever, and the clams were sweet and tender. Also, the clam chowder was wonderful. Service was prompt, friendly, and professional. The restaurant was clean and cozy (we sat in a barrel table). We look forward to going back to this hidden gem of a restaurant to try more food! Highly recommend.“

“Guido’s is the best. The end.“

“I just had the most amazing hot sub with Turkey & Ham. The family that owns Maxim’s is friendly and give great service.“

“I have always had very good food and service at the Olive Garden. I like to eat at the bar. My only issue is seating families with very young and loud children in the bar area. This area should be reserved for adults over 18. I like children but there is a time and a place.“

“I ordered some pizzas for my daughter’s birthday and the staff was so friendly helping me get it all out to my car! And for a 4 year olds birthday party I was not expecting parents to come up asking me where we got the pizza from bc it was so good! I’ve been getting pizza from these guys for years and will continue to do so :) definitely give them a shot if your looking for good pizza 🍕“

“Huge portions, great-tasting food, and a family-run business.“

“Let me start with the service. I was here to pick up an order I placed online of 3 pizzas. I'm giving 3 stars because I came in and stood at the counter waiting to be acknowledged at least 3 minutes. The only other customer there was sitting down. Workers were present and actively working and made eye contact with me just didn't voice or offer a hand signal of like "we'll be right with you" or "just 1 sec" or something along those lines. That's it. Will it stop me from coming back? Not unless I see this as a pattern. Maybe it was a 1 off.
The pizzas were great. My personal favorite is the pepperoni and sausage. My guests loved the veggie pizza. No complaints whatsoever on food. I usually eat only pepperoni pizza but at this place, it's something about the pepperoni/sausage pizza that makes my stomach smile.“

“Great food An experience.“

“we come here every Monday!! How come you've been out of cherry tomatoes for almost 2 months ? no other restaurant we go to is every out of them? it's so annoying?? can't you go to the local grocery store and purchase some??“

“we love angelo’s! best ice cream around. and the staff is always so friendly.“

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

“Great food.Great service.Staff is friendly. Owner is very nice. Prices are very reasonable“

“The best pizza in Ohio!“

“All meals were good go our party of 4. I had the Veal Parmigian, it was excellent. I had it along with the spaghetti the next day and it was just as good reheated. That's a mark of excellent food.“

“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.“

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

“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“

“fast service,,,great food“

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

“congin’s pizza of east cleveland is a true local gem! their pizza is outstanding from the first taste, with a perfectly balanced crust and generous, high-quality toppings. the menu offers a great variety beyond pizza. the customer service is always friendly and efficient, a top-notch experience. if you’re looking for exceptional pizza and great service in east cleveland, congin’s is the place to go! thanks for best pizza i’ve had in a long time!“

“The pizza was delicious, fresh and hot. The staff was very nice, friendly and professional.“

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

“You come here for delicious one-of-a-kind subs not the atmosphere as it's just a take out kind of place. The food is delicious and they have lots of your favorite comfort foods to choose from. Their stuffed mushrooms are popular and so is their Italian sub with pepper relish. Prices are reasonable for this type of food.“

“The food is good. Menu & prices during happy hour are decently priced. The 1 BIG negative is the service. There's only 1 bartender, who is also the hostess. If there are more than 2 tables occupied, expect to wait for everything, including a glass of water!“