45 Best Italian Restaurants near Ephrata

“The food from CJ's is amazing, they have some of the best pizza in Ephrata and some of the best staff.“

“Been eating here once a week for a few years and whatever I order is always good!! Friendly people and food is fresh!“

“Love 💕 your food! Vince and all the employees are so kind and helpful!“

“Fantastic food, and experience! We are big fans of A&M Manheim but we moved out of Manheim earlier this year and the extra drive to pick up food there was a pain, so I was thrilled when this location opened up closer to our new home! So far we've both dined in and ordered take out at this location, and we have been been incredibly pleased with everything we've gotten, and with the service. We recommend them to everyone and will continue to dine with A&M Ephrata!“

“It's been a while since I been here and it didn't disappoint either. I ordered the Special CheeseSteak and wow, Grand slam again!!! As I said before, Best outside of Philadelphia. Our waitress was the best too, Jordan, she had a great personality and was a real gem. Great job in the kitchen. Next time is pizza“

“I was so happy when Mama’s opened up in Ephrata because they had one in Berks where I used to live. We just got the Chicken Fajitas Pizza, fries and Mozzarella Sticks and they were all beyond delicious. Thank goodness we got enough for leftovers for tomorrow 🤣 Y’all want some good pizza and food look no further than here!“

“Dinner and a show. Everything on the menu is absolutely amazing. “The Show” happens when you sit at Chef’s table and watch them team create one masterpiece after another. I watched them train a new employee to do the same! Pinch and pull the dough- enough sauce, but not too much. Carefully and skillfully place all ingredients! final inspection before the fire and then another after. Watch for this and that before you serve. Pizza will. ever to the same for me.“

“We ate at the Lancaster PA location today. Service was top notch and food was great! Great experience!“

“My family and I just had a wonderful time here. Food was great! Service was great. Cody S was great! He allowed us time to decide. We didn’t feel rushed. Totally recommend this place.“

“We have been doing takeout from Caruso's. We get their steak salads, cheeseburger subs, and garlic bread. Their food has always been decent portions and absolutely delicious. When you walk in the door, the staff is welcoming and very friendly. Only down side is the parking - the lot is not very big. It is sometimes difficult to find a place to park.

Parking: Their parking lot is behind the building and on the small side, considering the number of people that go there.“

“The BEST eggplant you will ever experience! Everything is so tasty and the atmosphere is so friendly and inviting - they made us feel like family!“

“I ordered for pick up, the mixed cheese sub, with a light amount of cheese, and my order taker, a very nice sweet lady, said she’d go to the kitchen and make sure they put on only the three pieces of cheese I requested! I’ve ordered many times, and she’s always been so friendly and kind.“

“Great food, the best Pizza & they have friendly service“

“The food and service was so good!“

“We found our way while riding our motorcycle, glad we did great food.“

“This place has become mine and my families go to Italian spot lately. Pretty much order from here once a week and have not been disappointed. Everything we get is always delicious and top notch.

My favorite dish is the Ravioli Alla Maria . Tonight I got just your standard chicken and broccoli Alfredo. I had mushrooms added. Also got the hot and garlic wings.

Everything is amazing as always. Have ordered here enough times now to leave a review.

Best Alfredo sauce in the area IMO as well.

Recommend this place and definitely recommend the ravioli alla maria if you haven't got it yet, it's a must.“

“I absolutely loved the food. My boyfriend and I were very satisfied.“

“Usually very good but totally screwed up my order last night and this morning the guy on the phone told me "maybe" they could give me 10% off my next pizza. Threw it out, total waste of money. �“

“Our server, Rebecca, is excellent. She pays attention to our order and makes sure it is done as requested. The food is very tasty and the restaurant is very nice“

“My favorite Sicilian Pizza!“

“I was in town for an event / work and needed to grab a quick bite. walked into sal's ! the guy behind the counter took my order. I sat in the clean dining room. pizza was awesome! hot and fresh ! it hit the spot ! thank you sal's for the great lunch i will be sure to revisit when I am in the area again 😀“

“I am originally from Philly and finding a cheesesteak in Lancaster County has been impossible! I have come to the realization that adding pizza sauce to a cheesesteak is the norm. Adding pizza sauce makes it a Pizza cheesesteak and I am often looked at as crazy when I ask for Ketchup instead of Pizza sauce. I have to say that this Pizza place has hands down the best damn cheesesteaks in Lancaster County. The rolls are not homemade from Pizza dough and are actually soft and delicious. My only complaint would be they are a little light on the meat but that's not going to stop me from visiting again. The older lady at the counter was personable. She greeted everyone with a smile as they walked in the door and her service was spot on! If she was having a rough evening, it didn't show. If you are looking for a REAL cheesesteak, this is the place. Just tell them to hold off on the Pizza sauce!“

“Honestly BEST Family owned and operated Pizza and Italian restaurant I ever been at many times. Wish they delivered further but worth it for the great flavor and friendly family atmosphere.

Kid-friendliness: Very friendly family they make everybody feel welcome even children and they do have a children’s menu“

“Absolutely the best subs snd pizza for 30+years!“

“I have eaten here many of times. The food is always so good. I got two pizza's last night and it was really hard to eat because it had a burnt taste to it. I had gotten two pizza's and they both tasted the same. A little disappointing being I have always had great pizza from here. The burnt taste for me was so bad. Felt like I wasted $40 on pizza. I still give 4 stars because of past experiences.“

“Joe the owner was phenomenal, we are in town for a dance competitin with Dance with Celeste. He accommodated a large order and we messed up and he was awesome
he literally split his personal sandwich that he was having for dinner.

Dietary restrictions: gluten free pizza was delicious“

“Absolutely loved this place! It’s a historic gem filled with so much charm and character. The food was amazing—every dish was flavorful and beautifully prepared. The service was warm and attentive, making the whole experience even better. If you’re looking for great food in a place that feels special, this is it!“

“It was our first visit tonight. It was fabulous. Food was fresh and plentiful. Got the Italian Foccoccia sub, and was blown away, so delicious. Lancaster peeps this is a go to and enjoy.“

“I just love this place for any italian food. Been going there a long time. I live close by. The food is always good and the staff is always so nice. Thanks Frank and the staff.“

“All the food we've ever eaten here is AWESOME!!!!
Pleasant atmosphere!!!!
And the people are GREAT!!!!

Vegetarian options: I just LOVE THE CALZONE, and all the workers, and the atmosphere!!

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“the food portion the waitress was nice and friendly“

“Love the food and the service. The mini Hawaiian boli, AWESOME.“

“Wonderful experience friendly staff“

“Highly recommend used it for an engagement party. Good service good food good drinks all around a great time!!“

“My girlfriend got the eggplant Parmesan stack and I got some pasta I forget which one it’s been a while but I remember I really liked it. 9/10 it was such a nice day the outdooor seating is perfect for watching the sunset while dining on some amazing Italian cuisine.“

“I'm not sure what's going on at Nino's and it's the first time I've been there in some time. However, the one entrance is blocked off and you can't get in that way.

The lasagna dinner which I ordered with the garlic bread was quite honestly very very salty and when I got it home I did eat it reluctantly however, the noodles were also undercooked as well and I've been going across the street to their competitor romas which is much better.

However, I do like Nino's bread and pizza better than Roma's and Nina's subs are actually better as well, but it's personal preference

By the way, I will not leave a tip if I have to go in order my food and take it home with me. That's nonsense and just like most restaurants there is a area to automatically leave it tip and it's nothing on Nino's at all. It's just on the restaurant industry in general“

“great place to enjoy a super great meal. the food is out of this world. plus i want to thank them for allowing the car group to park in their ot to enjoy the groups meets. again. great food and thank you.“

“Finally ordered takeout from this spot and it was killer! The guy who helped me was great, and gave me a little extra aioli.
Can’t beat that wood-fired flavor. It’s the only pizza crust that’s actually worth eating imo. Having friends over tonight and ordering again bc I think this might be the best pizza in Lanc!“

“Food and service was excellent. A bit pricy but plenty. Was my birthday and they put even a candle on my cake. Waitress was very nice and friendly. No complains at all.“

“The Birria tacos were so good and that green sauce they make is banging. The meat could have had more flavor but it evened out with the lime and sauces. I also wish they would give more consome it makes the birria tacos. I will definitely be eating here again.“

“Incredible Pizza — I’ll Be Back! I don’t usually write reviews, but this place absolutely deserves one. From the moment I walked in, the smell of fresh dough and melted cheese was amazing — I knew right away I was in for something good. The pizza was perfect. The crust was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and had just the right amount of char. The sauce was rich and flavorful without being overpowering, and the cheese… well, let’s just say they know what they’re doing. Every topping tasted fresh and thoughtfully chosen. What really made the experience stand out was the service. The staff was genuinely friendly and attentive, and it was clear they care about their food and their customers. They made us feel welcome, which isn’t something you get everywhere. Bottom line: if you’re craving great pizza, this is the spot. I’ll definitely be back — probably sooner than I should!“

“Me and a friend were passing by after a 2 hour drive from NJ. The service was great. Waitress said that there was going to be await, expecting 20-30ish mins, but got served in about 10. The food was great, tasted super freash if I'm ever traveling here again. I'll definitely stop by A slice of brooklyn.“

“Great service, amazing food.“

“We like trying new places. We enjoyed our cheese steak pizza - especially the crust. I enjoy a thinner crust that is a little "crispy" but not burnt. This pizza nailed it for my wife and I. Our waitress was very nice and the rest of the staff kept busy keeping the place clean and friendly.
There is lots of natural light, and it wasn't really noisy like other restaurants. It is a bit far for us to visit real often. However, we will stop in again when we are in that part of town.
I would recommend that you give this place a try.“