14 Best Italian Restaurants in Altoona

“We decided to celebrate a special anniversary at Finellis and couldn't have been happier with our evening! We made a reservation and had a cozy table on this cold January evening. We were greeted promptly and while we were looking over the menu, we were given a pre-appetizer of a pasta & sausage salad in a delicious dressing. We did order an appetizer of "Drunken Mushrooms" to start and could believe how good they were and a very large portion too. We weren't rushed to order and when ready, gave our server, Christi, our order. The salads were very generous and fresh and we enjoyed two of the house-made dressings. I had an Italian vinaigrette which we loved so much, we purchased some to take home. We did ask for some bread or rolls and a basket was brought out. Out of the two, the bread was the best! Then came the meals. . .my wife had Eggplant Parmisan over angel hair pasta which she loved! I had a huge grilled pork porterhouse steak, cooked to perfection and accompanied by red roasted parsley potatoes and green beans in Jack Daniels sauce. The only thing we really didn't like was the green beans. . .was hoping for fresh cut ones and we couldn't taste the Jack Daniels sauce. That was so minor and we had so much food by then, it really didn't matter in the context of writing this review. The entree portions were large but yet totally scrumptious and seasoned / cooked to perfection. For dessert, they brought over a tray of about 8 or so desserts to pick from. . .all homemade by Mrs. Finelli herself! Oh my. . . who could resist? We decided to take a piece of Italian Almond Cake with butter cream icing. . .it was more than enough for us to share and especially after a big meal. The dessert was heavenly to say the least and we ate every bite! Last but not least, a big shout out to our server, Christi. . . .she made our dinner so enjoyable. . .friendly and checking in on us to see if we needed anything, refilling drinks and helping us order the perfect meal selections for us! A big thanks to her and Finellis. . .we will definitely be back soon!“

“I am definitely a fan of their fettuccine alfredo! The service at this location varies wildly based on which server you get. I've had fabulous..... and not so good. My last visit, the server was very attentive and anticipated requests such as refills on soup and beverages. It was a very pleasant experience.“

“Great food and friendly employees.“

“Mamas is always fantastic, call and check the hours though occasionally they have changed. Avoid the big chains and support this local gem. The atmosphere is great but because of its great food and service frequently very busy both in house and delivery“

“THE BEST PIZZA ,AND SUBS“

“My go-to OIP when I’m in Altoona. Hasn’t disappointed me yet! Pizza comes out super quick but still perfectly cooked. The crust is chewy and crispy and sauce is always perfectly seasoned. They serve alcohol and have a vast enough menu to satisfy everyone. Staff is always friendly.“

“My new favorite place!!! BEST STROMBOLIS EVER!!! Thank or bring back my Station Mall memories!!“

“First time eating at Dino's. We called in an order for a large pepperoni pizza (with onions and mushrooms), an order of mozzarella sticks, an order of onion rings, and the combo steak hoagie (large with no green/bell peppers, add, mayo and lettuce). We were very pleased with our order and the helpful staff. My mother walks with a cane and when she went in to get the order, they walked it out for her. Thank you staff! The food was delicious. The steak hoagie is the best I've had since moving to the area 12 years ago. I've tried a lot of steak hoagies at other places and they were not nearly as good. The meat-to-bun ratio was perfect and it was very filling. The bun wasn't soggy with grease and had great flavor and a nice chew. The onion rings were great. They were not soggy and had great beer batter crunch, the same for the mozzarella sticks. We got a large pizza and it was HUGE. The crust had such good flavor. My only complaint would be that they did not put enough pepperoni on it to sufficiently cover the real estate. They could be a bit more generous with the toppings. Pricing at Dino's is on par with other places in the area. I found I spent the same amount there as I did placing an order to Dominos, the difference being I got a lot more food from Dino's. For what I paid to get a large pepperoni pizza (bigger than anything Dominos serves and better tasting), mozzarella sticks, onion rings, and a really good large steak hoagie, I paid Dominos for a large pepperoni pizza, 2 salads and a brownie. The steak and cheese at Dominos can't even compare to Dino's. I'll be going back to Dino's in the future.“

“We sat out on their very nice patio. It was a group of us (4). We had their trio which included: their rib fingers (basically single ribs), potato skins, and the fried cheese cubes. The ribs were great (their sauce is very good). Had the chicken parm for dinner, it was very good too. I would recommend it. Will likely be back.“

“Mama Randazzo’s is always our first choice when we need catering for a work event! Not only is the staff (Alexa) so kind and easy to work with but she is so passionate about her work and it shows!!! The food is AMAZING! Also they provide table and chair rentals as well as set up and tear down and clean up!!! In one phone call they take care of everything!!! I would recommend them to anyone!!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Our Valentines dinner here was perfect. One of the best filets I’ve had. We’ll be back!“

“Great prices and great pizza“

“Lovely restaurant, very friendly staff. Gill was great and the food is amazing! Definitely will be back again and would recommend in a heartbeat“

“Nice outside seating area, but we chose inside seating due to the summer heat.

Our eight orders were quickly taken. It took some time before we were served, but nearly all of the orders were served at the same time. Attentive service throughout our meal.“