38 Best Italian Restaurants near Ephrata

“Not sure how I never ate here before. Delicious food, generous portions, friendly and hard working owners. Seriously good food. While waiting for takeout order was treated to a taste of the pork and rice and beans. Perfect! Son stated his sandwich was packed full of meat. We will return soon!“

“My wife and I had a great experience here. The staff were very friendly and were constantly paying attention to all the tables.The food was great and came out pretty quickly considering that the place was packed with people. I've been to many different two cousins but this one by far is the best one.I highly recommend it and I will definitely will be coming back.“

“The food is good but only have one issue. We have called in orders multiple times and my girlfriend asks for a cheeseburger but they have given her a cheeseburger sub and I am not sure why. I have explained to them I did not order a sub and we asked for a cheeseburger.“

“This was the very 1st time going there to get something to eat. It was a wonderful experience. Nice sized dining room very clean. You go up to the counter to order. They bring your food to you. I got a cheesesteak with no onions with a little sauce on it heated in the oven. Well....the meat was the tastes meat I have ever eaten. The flavor was AMAZING, THE ROLL WAS FRESH. I ATE THE WHOLE THING!!!! I Was so impressed by the favor. The staff was very friendly and answered my questions with a smile. The price was just right. I will recommend this place to others. I want to go back to get ? dessert. They have some kind of fried cheesecake. I bet it is awesome too. I WILL BE BACK!!!“

“We are so happy to have the original owners back the best people ? HER PEPES SPECIAL CHEZZE STEAK IS HANDS DOWN BETTER THAN ANY GUS CHESSE STEAK AND PEPES PIZZA HAS ? ? FREE FRENCH FRIES ? ON FRIDAYS WITH any SUB you order only on Friday it's worth the drive ? God bless“

“This evening January 4th, 2024 we came to your restaurant for my daughter’s birthday dinner. The food was very delicious and services was excellent I love the atmosphere too. This was my first time there but not for my kids. What made Fratelli’s very special and unique a lady had brought out a teddy bear for my granddaughter and said Merry Christmas and noticed how much she has grown. I never seen this before from a restaurant it actually brought tears to my eyes because it was very generous of the lady! I didn’t get her name but thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️. I would call this a beautiful place to take your family for supper !! Thank you for making this a special place to come and enjoy .Kid-friendliness: A beautiful place to bring your family“

“I simply can not say enough good things about THIS restaurantArchitecturally, I’d be hard-pressed to suggest any improvementsThe character of this restaurant inside and outside is warm / inviting / The renovation was exceedingly well done inside and outsideThe bartender was fabulous, and remarkably informed And the cocktails were perfectthe Waite staff was on point the entire eveningThe food could not have been betterThe pasta was fantastic / the roasted chicken was positively incredibleI travel around the world for businessHong Kong / Shenzhen / Milan / Dallas / Toronto / Vancouver /And I go out to eat easily 100 times a yearThis restaurant What a truly wonderful experience - Atmosphere and foodis now one of my favoritesGregg jones“

“We were trying to find a place nearby that was open on a Sunday and came across this lovely Italian restaurant. The best part was the staff as they were so friendly and kind. The bread is out of this world and we enjoyed our pasta - you could tell that it’s home made. My husband loved the cream soda and I had a mocktail and appreciated that they had non alcoholic options besides soda! They have a kids menu even if it’s not on their main menu so ask about it :) We will definitely be back the next time we are here.“

“Amazing customer service and delicious food! My family and I planned to dine in Saturday evening, but as there were no open tables we were happy to order our food and take it home with us. Frank, the owner, went above and beyond to find a table that was about to be vacated, have it cleaned, and placed a reserved sign on it for us so we could sit down and eat. He even gave us free drinks while we waited. This was such exceptional customer service! You can tell he really enjoys what he does and cares about his customers. The food was exceptional as always. We can't wait for our next visit!“

“Very low key pizza spot near the airfield but very tasty pasta! I had the eggplant parm and it came with garlic knots and a salad. Perfect take out for my hotel room while I was in town for a class. My only regret is that I don't leave nearby and couldn't save my leftovers. Nice touch with the fresh basil!“

“We live in Massachusetts and my husband loves Roma pizza in Lititz. It is his favorite. Hasn’t had it in years and it did not disappoint. Everything was a fabulous as it always has been. I ordered a gluten free for me and it was spectacular!!! Love Roma!!!!!!!!!“

“This historical property has been transformed into a wonderful, boutique like hotel and wedding venue. We were greeted and helped by exceptional staff and the restaurant blew my mind. So very delicious and wonderful flavor profiles and combinations. We wanted to dive into the creme brûlée, crack that sugar crust and eat our way out of the dish. The drinks from the bar were nothing short of fun and not lacking any strength at all. One drink for me and I was done! The only problem/issue we had was hearing alot of banging and dragging noises as our room was apparently above the recreational room or restaurant. We had hoped the noise would stop at bedtime but unfortunately it did not.“

“We came in right at the end of a very busy noon traffic. The table that was big enough for our group had not been cleared. It was cleared for us promptly and we were served quickly. The food was excellent and the coffee was fresh. The bread that is used for their pizza and their sandwiches is excellent. Prices were also very fair.“

“Brickerville house is my favorite sit down breakfast spot. I’m a pancake lover and they have my absolute favorite pancake ever - the Cinnabon pancake. They’re huge and I can never eat more than 1 (even though the order comes with several). I also tried the French press coffee today and it was awesome. If you haven’t gone before, highly recommend!“

“OUTSTANDING..AMAZING..CRISPY..THIS. PIZZERIA..USES. THE. MOST EXPENSIVE. INGREDIENTS..MONEY. CAN. BUY..SPEAK. CLEAN. RESPECTFUL. STAFF..MANY..EMPLOYEES..20YEARS..PLUS..I. A. AN OLD.SCHOOL. N.Y.PIEMAN...I.RATE..THIS. PIZZA..AT..8.9..YES..OVER. THE. “

“Searched best pizza in Lancaster and Picasso’s was first on the list, with the highest ratings. We went with our children and they did not disappoint! The pizza selection was fabulous, we had the Grandma Pizza and the Steak and Cheese Pizza, garlic knots, and the messy fries. If you love New York style pizza, you will love it here. We will be coming back!“

“It's been over five years since we were last here. It was an o.k. experience so we never came back (Lancaster County, where we live, has a lot of nice restaurants.) But my wife's sister and her husband were visiting and we thought we'd take a chance. WOW, we're we impressed. The food was great and our waitress (Ashley) was even better than the food. (She would get 6 stars if they were available). Thank you all for helping make a wonderful evening even better.“

“The Brooklyn pizza on Oregon pike is amazing. Such an authentic feel and the staff is always super friendly and service is quick. I have dined in, got delivery, and order for pick up and each time have been super pleasedParking: The parking lot isn’t huge, however it’s typically not super busy so you should be ok!“

“I had to seek out a menu, she said she would be over to take our order but never gave us a menu, and we waited for a while before I went to find a menu. She walked past us twice and didn't give us a menu until she saw me looking for one. I asked for honey mustard when I ordered and she forgot it. The cheesesteak sub was good but the onion rings were overcooked and didn't taste good at all, they were so crumbly and the onion inside was very thin.“

“I have never really been "wowed" by pizza but Two Cousins downtown has changed that for me. The staff is very kind and is there to make sure you get excellent product every time. The pizza is perfectly crispy on the bottom, and nice and chewy on top. Combined with the perfect amount of sauce and cheese, call me hooked. I couldn't help but take a couple bites before I got a picture!“

“Loved the pizza, especially the amount of toppings. Crust was the perfect thickness. Also recommend the salmon salad. Some of the lettuce wasn't great, but the grilled salmon made up for that!! Definitely want to visit this shop again! Our server was so sweet and kind, and quite attentive to our every need. Thank you! You folks have great service.“

“I've been here 2 times, and both were wonderful experiences. I come during lunch break for their lunch specials, and the food is wonderfully priced. Last time, I got their burger and fries lunch special (burger and fries, no drink included) for 8$ and was not expecting as many fries to be filling the container that they gave me. I would recommend ordering ahead of time if possible, though.“

“1st time here. Ordered a pizza. Sraff was very friendly & accommodating. The pizza was fabulous. Fresh tasting & flavorful. I think what got me most it was worth the price (now days, I feel like everything is over priced & the quality/quantity & ingredients is compromised). Not here. I will definitely order again. Well done!!“

“Two Cousins Restaurant (4207 Oregon Pike, Ephrata, PA) 717-859-5444. Not the 2 Cousins Pizza place. When something is good, when you feel like someone goes the "extra mile", and when it's beyond expectations...writing a review is a must! On March 2nd, myself and three friends were on the road for four hours and we were looking for a restaurant and this restaurant was recommended by two different people. The place is very clean and well maintained. We each ordered a different kind of salad. It arrived in abundance and was fabulous; and the rolls were amazing! The waitress Amenia was the definition of excellence. She was so friendly and treated us like family as did the owner. Thank you Two Cousins. We hope to see you again.“

“Loved going here in the spring, it’s been a couple years since I’ve come here but man I miss this place. Great small little restaurant friendly staff with reasonable portions and good prices. Wish they would show some sports on the TVs although it’s been awhile since I’ve been there so I don’t know if that’s changed. Easy 5 stars“

“We stopped in for dinner after a long drive from Philly. We were greeted promptly and happily. Our server was great. She was very attentive and made my son laugh. Food was great and the beer was cold. We had the wings, cheeseburger and roast beef sandwich the portion sizes are big and leave you full; unless you're a 9 year old that wanted more French fries. Thanks for a nice meal and great service.“

“Really good food. It is one of those places that you decide to stop at one day and it is a hidden gem. The eggplant fries were surprisingly very good!! The bruschetta was also really good!Vegetarian options: Vege options were pretty good. Pizzas & strombolis with all veges. They even had all vege hoagies or wraps which were pretty good!Wheelchair accessibility: Some of the parking lot is on a hill, but there is marked parking & ramps for wheelchairs.“

“My 1st time here and I had to get a cheeseburger. The Bread was wonderful!! The cheesesteaks liked terrific also. Someone ordered stuffed shells and found them delicious. The buildings around here are small and sound can travel through them. Otherwise I plan to come back nextime I am in town.“

“My fiancé and I went here for our anniversary, after being sat it took 30 minutes to be acknowledged by our waitress. The salad was fresh and the bread was as well. Sangria was good but a tad on the weaker side. Our pasta was good better than chain but I have received better. Overall, it was a decent meal and our waitress was very apologetic about the wait time.“

“Not sure why there are bad reviews here. This place is amazing and my favorite pizza place! Good price and good service! Their pizza is plenty flavorful and tasty! Their wings are my favorite out of anywhere and that says alot as I am picky on wings. Their stuffed cheese bread is amazing too. We order through slice and it's never a long wait. It'll be my husbands and i go to place. Thank you for your excellent service and food!“

“These guys are the best! Super friendly staff, excellent with my kids. Food is great. If you are in the mood for a pizza or a sandwich they got a great selection and are quick. If you want a full dinner, the pasta dishes are great. I find my wife and I always get the same thing, but that is because its sooo good.“

“I've given the cheese steaks 2 chances since the opening, and I wasn't impressed with it. I will say that the pizza is very, very good and the customer service is VERY GOOD. I grew up right across the street as a child, and they are not what I remember. The cheese steaks had an overpowering peper taste to it.“

“We enjoyed dinner here tonight while on travel to the area and staying at the HIE nearby. Pouring rainstorm so we drove over. Building appears to be a repurposed McDonalds, neat place. Pizza was really good, nice crust like I would expect. Salad was good too. We got two cannoli for dessert and the kids demolished them before I could get a picture. I'd eat here again for sure, at least as far as the pizza goes !“

“Beautiful family owned restaurant with phenomenal food and the perfect atmosphere. Kid friendly and very very accommodating. When I tell you their chicken Parmesan was the best I have ever had, I truly mean it. I will be returning! Food and service are well worth the price.“

“We were there on a Saturday at 4pm and we had a party of 11. Some had been there before but most had never been there. Everyone was very impressed with the portions and also how good everything tasted. Our waitress was Becky and she was awesome. She was on the ball with everything and and we didn't have to ask for anything because she remembered everything. I would highly recommend Riviera's Pizza & Italian Restaurant to everyone and ask for Becky if she's available.Parking: There is plenty of parking in the 2 lots they haveKid-friendliness: Kid menu had good choicesWheelchair accessibility: All on 1 floor“

“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.“

“Have gotten food from here many times. The food is usually pretty good, but can be a bit pricey. There are some menu items that are worse than others, but if you try a few things there is going to be something you really enjoy. The carusos special Italian sub is delicious.“

“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“