47 Best Italian Restaurants near Akron

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Amazing food! And Chef Nino is an awesome human being who truly loves and supports his community.“

“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.“

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

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

“After finding out Pie in the Sky offered thick square Sicilian pizza I figured I'd pick one up for NFL Sunday. Unfortunately the person answering the phone misheard me and I had a traditional round pie waiting when I got there. I politely explained this to the manager, he threw a square Sicilian in the oven right away. No biggie I thought, I've worked in busy pizza joints in the past, these things happen. Much to my surprise he threw in the traditional round pie for free, even after I offered to pay for it. A+ service, this place went above and beyond fixing an honest mistake.

So how was the pizza? I now had a sampler of round traditional cheese, square Sicilian cheese and an order of garlic knots to dig into. It's excellent, the sauce has a nice flavor and the mozzarella tastes freshly grated and there's a healthy amount of seasoning on top as well. The crust of the Sicilian is perfect, substantial but not too thick as to be overly filling. The round pie had a nice greasy flavor, almost boardwalk style. The garlic knots have a flawless fluffy texture and just the right amount of garlic.

So if you're in the eastern Lancaster or Lampeter area definitely give Pie in the Sky a call, especially if you want a Sicilian style pizza, far as I know they're the only place in the area with it. Great service and awesome pizza!“

“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 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.“

“Cute little place! Great atmosphere“

“Wonderful food, fast service and our server was great too. We dined outside and it started to rain a little and she offered us to come inside. We declined and she quickly got us boxes and our checks. The girl at the gelato- not pleasant at all. I sampled two, decided on 1 and then she says to me “the blue mat is down by the bar”. ?? I replied, what am I supposed to do with that. Apparently that is where you now pay for gelato which is not where I paid when I was there 3 months ago. She was rude to previous customer too.“

“My favorite Sicilian Pizza!“

“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“

“Many times when we travel we choose chain restaurants as we know the quality of the food will be good and the service generally good as well. The Olive Garden stood out because of the staff. The gentleman who seated us was so friendly and nice I wish i had made note of his name. He did introduce himself, but I did not write down his name, and I can't remember it. Our server, Carly, was very friendly and helpful. She was knowledgeable, checked on our progress without being intrusive and made great suggestions that made our dining experience really great.“

“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. �“

“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.“

“If you have the pleasure to eat here you will understand this review. From the staff to the owner, it's a very welcoming place to eat. Family owned and family run. Love eating here. Food is always great and hot. I have never left here unsatisfied. And great prices. I you ever get the chance to come to schaefferstown stop here and eat you won't be disappointed.“

“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.“

“We ordered and picked up 7 pizzas for a birthday party. It was so convenient to the East Lampeter Community Township Park. The pizza was excellent. Next time we’re in town we will visit and eat in. The place was very clean and staff pleasant.“

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

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

“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 😀“

“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“

“Food was absolutely delicious. Staff extremely friendly. Thanks for everything. I’ll be back with the family“

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

“I have never been a fan of the Olive Garden, but friends who were visiting wanted to go there to eat dinner. I was pleasantly surprised!! We visited the Lancaster Olive Garden near the Park City Mall. Our server, Mallory, couldn't have been more attentive. The people we dined with were very demanding but Mallory took it all in stride and accommodated all of their requests. She also made the best salad I've ever had at Olive Garden - yes, your server prepares the salads. Our food was delicious, fresh and served hot. Tonight's experience has really changed my mind about Olive Garden and I will definitely return!!“

“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!“

“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“

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

“We got our food pretty fast and it was pretty tasty. As soon as I got up to go get ketchup an employee was already bringing us some. Once we were done with our meal the same employee helped us put our trays away and throw out our trash. Overall very helpful. I definitely recommend.“

“Best food and customer service all day every day! Di’Maria’s in Lititz 10/10 highly recommend!“

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

“Stopped in to relax after a long day with my wife. We were seated immediately. Another couple was seated after we were, and there drink order taken while we waited. Numerous waiters walked past and only looked at us. Waiter came back with there drinks and took there food order while we still waited. We finally said something and the comment was made, oh nobody waited on us yet and off she went. We finally stood up and left, and on the way out somebody was headed our way. While we were waiting 2 waitresses standing at the end of the bar on there phones. Great outdoor place, but last several times service has been horrible. More interested in talking to each other and being on there phones. Don't ask for more information on who it may have been as was asked in previous complaints, just fix it.“

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

“Wonderful experience friendly staff“

“Had friends in from Va. and they asked for pizza. The service was terrific. The crust is amazing. We had the spinach, arugula, onion white pizza. It was delicious that evening and the leftover slice just as good, cold, the next day! Thanks Rendezvous. You did not disappoint.“

“Best NY style thin crust pizza around!! So good, we have been searching for great pie since relocating to the area and so glad we stopped in. Clean, friendly service in beautiful downtown Litiz, Pa. If you’re in the area looking for a good pizza, don’t look anywhere else! Thank you Ninos. ❤️🤍💚“

“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.“

“Luca staff went out of their way to provide my 15 year old son, who is an aspiring chef, with an unforgettable experience. The amazing food and kindness was second to none. Thank you!!“

“Food tastes alright, pretty standard pizza but what bumps it from 3 stars to 4 stars is the quick and easy service, takes almost no time to get your food and pay for it, which is quite nice when I wanna get a quick bite while on my lunch break.“