42 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.“

“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“

“Just had a cheese steak and his and had a cheeseburger sub. The cheese steak was amazing and hubs like the sub. Definitely recommend them for their sandwiches. The home made rolls are very soft!!“

“Friendly staff. Also if at all possible the owner will do special requests, I ordered a chicken cheese steak with broccoli and it was delicious.“

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

“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.“

“Walked in and they're very friendly and helpful! Food came out fast and it was hot out of the oven. The food was amazing!!! Got a hot buffalo Stromboli. They are not skimpy with their food. It was the perfect amount of spicy, juicy, and delicious! And there wasn't that extra amount of dry crust like other people's Stromboli. Perfect!!!“

“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.“

“Brad the bartender and Andy the manager are super personable and friendly! Always enjoy meeting friends there for happy hour.“

“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.“

“What an absolutely amazing dining experience. the food was phenomenal! We can not say enough good things about our waitress Roxanne! Not only did she go above an beyond to answer all about our questions about the menu, she made suggestions, was efficient, and most of all was friendly the entire time. She cared. Her job mattered. I am so truly impressed by her attention to detail and dedication to all of her tables as well as her boss! she was the only waitress with multiple parties and still made it the best experience! We will absolutely be back!“

“took a client here for lunch. was my first visit, service and food was 5 ⭐️s. thank you Nino and Kelly for our espresso & lemon cookie!🤩“

“Outstanding meal and service! We love the seasonal menus. The Chef is phenomenal! This place never disappoints! Hidden gem!“

“The food at this location is consistently on point. Well crafted sandwiches that leave you satisfied and wanting more. I had the Tuna and cheese hoagie tonight, but the inspiration for this review was tasting my son’s Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteak. It was so good.“

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

“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.“

“Seafood ala Giovanni's... BEST seafood and pasta dish I've ever eaten. Giovanni and Maria are great with the customers. The service and food are fantastic. Menu has great variety of options. But the Seafood Ala Giovanni's has no comparison. Check it out!!!“

“My favorite Sicilian Pizza!“

“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!“

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

“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“

“OMG soooooo good. Im a trucker. Only stopped by because there was a mandatory routing of semi trucks off the highway and the detour brought me by this restaurant.. The funniest part was I told the lady behind the counter that the part that sucks is this is probably going to be the best pizza place ever and Ill never get to come back. I ordered 1 piece of cheese pizza and two subs, italian and ham n cheese with xtra sweet peppers.. WOW!!! I've got to get back there.. home made bread for the subs, all top ingredients for the pizza and subs.. Love you guys WOW WOW WOW“

“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.“

“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. �“

“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 😀“

“Wonderful service, our server was extremely kind and helpful. The food was stunning, my husband got the lasagna and I had the bolognese, two very wonderful dishes. The entire place had a very cozy, Italian vibe and when we come back to the area we will definitely be back.“

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

“Had two sandwiches, the Reuben and a chicken salad on cranberry walnut bread. Delish. Other restaurants could take lessons from them on how to make a Reuben. Where they fell short was with the overpriced drinks, Autumn rum runner and a martini. The martini came with a 2" square ice cube and not much drink. They need to take lessons from Penn's Tavern Restaurant on how to make a rum runner. No one has beat theirs yet.“

“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.“

“The food was heavenly. But you order and pay at the counter, and they also really need to clean and maintenance the drinks machine which is a little concerning. This is not a very nice to place to eat inside -- I recommend takeout or delivery. Excellent food though. Will probably order again.“

“LOVE Picasso's! Feel lucky to have found this place. EVERTHING IS GREAT!!!! Pricey but well worth it! Thanks to ALL of you that delivery with a smile!“

“the food portion the waitress was nice and friendly“

“What a hidden gem! This little Italian spot completely blew me away. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff treat you like family from the second you walk in.

The food is fantastic—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with love. The fried calamari was light, crispy, and perfectly seasoned (not greasy at all). The shrimp Alfredo was rich and creamy, with tender shrimp and pasta that tasted homemade. The pizza had that perfect crispy crust, and the garlic bread was the best one I have ever tried!

It’s not a huge place, but that’s what makes it so special. You feel like you’ve stumbled into a true neighborhood treasure. If you’re craving authentic Italian comfort food in a relaxed, friendly setting, this is the place. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Wonderful experience friendly staff“

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

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

“I’m from NYC but I come to Lititz 2-3 times a year. I came in from out of town today and I was STARVING!!! I mentioned I wanted pizza and Nino’s was suggested. The meatball parm hero was EXCELLENT!!! And the salad was a great finisher. Next time I’m in town I’ll be going back.“

“the best pizza in Lancaster, I recommend Italian cheesesteak pizza and fajita pizza. also lamb over rice and chicken over rice amazing ...“

“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.“

“Quite literally the best pizza of my entire life I will dream about it daily until I can go again“

“This is our normal go to place to order pizza but today was a little special. We had ordered a large pepperoni pizza with the pepperoni in the shape of a number 4 for our daughter's 4th birthday today and a large cheese pizza. Not only did they make the 4 but they also left a little note for her in the box. Then when it was delivered the young man who delivered made sure to wish her a happy birthday. Thank you guys for doing this for her.“

“I tried them for the first time, just last week. I was surprised at how packed my Italian hoagie was and the roll was excellent too,. And they have real sweet peppers too. I'll be back to try their turkey hoagie too. Great location with lots of parking.“