50 Best Italian Restaurants near Bala Cynwyd

“Definitely lived up to its reputation. We showed up without reservations and they accommodated us. The food was delicious! The veal Saltimbocca was cooked in the authentic fashion and delicious. The shrimp special with cavitelli and spinach was extraordinary. Our server Simon was attentive and fantastic. We will definitely be back.“

“Very good, nice service, comfortable room“

“Everything was great! From the valet parking, which the gentleman handled so amazingly, the servers which were impeccable, to the food that was delicious!
The appetizers were a tad pricey for the amount you received. The live piano music was a perfect touch. The view of the city is spectacular to see as is La Collina inside. All in all our family had a wonderful time!“

“A very good marketplace in the city.“

“The food is so delicious 😋
The service was a little slow.
The bathroom needs to be cleaner.

The assigned waitress to our table didn't come to our table until Mya saw us and stepped in and provided us with great service and took our order and apologize to us as the assigned waitress didn't come to our table even after 20 mins of waiting.

Special thanks to Mya and Tammi“

“Tony Roni’s is a no-frills, solid eat-in pizza+ joint that is an established part of the fast food fabric of Bala. These folks produce a flavorful HOT ? pizza, which diminishes a bit in texture and flavor after it cools. Eat it fresh and HOT. If you can’t get a hello and smile out of the staff upon entering it’s on you. Kids love this place especially after sport or events when they have winding down. Adults can sit in a separate booth while the kids can do their thing in adjacent booths. It’s spacious, rather spartan and has sports (other) playing on the flat panel TV. The management supports local nonprofit events! Ask about Coupons. Tip!

Parking: Plenty of options within one block.

Kid-friendliness: Large booths for families and groups.“

“Great restaurant - highly recommended“

“Our server, Katiey was pleasant and took care of all of our needs. We had the rigatoni abruzzi and it was excellent along with the delicious bread. Even had enough to take home for next day. Highly recommend!“

“Ate there yesterday and friendly Atmosphere, very friendly and excellent food“

“Not child friendly need more option“

“The service, ambience, venue was top notch. The quality of the food was excellent. I had the Stracchetti and the pasta was underdone as were the shallots in the sauce do they were a little crunchy.my companion had the parpadelle bolognese and said it was pretty good. I took home what I didn't eat. I think it'll be great once it's reheated. The dish just needed a little more cook time.“

“Outstanding service and dining experience. Phenomenal food. BYOB!“

“Food was delicious and staff was friendly“

“celebrated my daughter's 16th birthday last night and everything was perfect.“

“The good is absolutely amazing“

“Awesome food, especially the baratta!!“

“Awesome experience! Great food! Excellent service!“

“Great atmosphere, fun pasta options and perfect service!“

“Great covered outdoor patio along with tasty food - perfect combination.“

“First time there and everything was very nice…the food was great and service was fantastic! Looking forward to going back again soon! Thank you for a great time!“

“We got there for our 5 pm reservation. Very few people were there, and we thought we should have made the reservation for later. By 5:30, the place was packed! Glad we went earlier. Anyhow, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The service was great (even with the crowd). And the food was delicious! I'll recommend this restaurant to my friends.“

“Fantastic dining experience our server Sean Martin was amazing.“

“Great service, great food, great atmosphere!!!!!?“

“Hosted a mixer event for close to 70 guests. The team here was exceptional. Great food, accommodated dietary needs of a diverse group, and the presentation and service excellent. Cozy and relaxed setting with attentive wait staff. Our guests really enjoyed themselves. Highly recommend for a lovely evening out or for an informal event venue.

Wheelchair accessibility: This was not an issue for us, but would note the event space is not wheelchair friendly“

“Amazing atmosphere with incredible service and great food! Thank you Bellini!“

“Great place to eat and meet friends. The food is delicious and the service was wonderful. I have some dietary restrictions, and they were very accommodating. I highly recommend this restaurant. I will definitely be back.

Vegetarian options: The restaurant will find vegetarian options for you.

Dietary restrictions: I am vegetarian and cannot have butter. I can have dairy. The restaurant was very accommodating,“

“Amazing food and service. Top notch“

“Burrata in Havertown never disappoints. Can’t go wrong with specials.“

“Really unique atmosphere! I highly recommend the stuffed poblano peppers with veal, these were amazing. The scallop appetizer was also really delicious. For our entrees we had the chicken parm and salmon fruiti di mare, both were absolutely delicious and perfect portions.“

“We had a beautiful time celebrating a family friends wedding service was the best so was the food.“

“Amazing food! Start with the Caesar salad.“

“Driving from Broomall to Philadelphia. Finding Scoogis was kismet! Following my guy I pulled and thought “eh, why not”. Greeted my the gem of a human that is Sophia. Scoogis is everything you want in a dining experience. Great energy in the dining rooms, high-quality service, atmosphere, great menu, great desert. Scoogis feels like home and the staff and owners should be proud of what they have accomplished here. Will certainly be back for more. A truly special restaurant.“

“I have been to many course meals, but this is the top 5 best restaurants I have ever been to. Philadelphia is so lucky to have Elma. Amazing food, incredible service and hospitality. I was reminded of childhood meals and reveled in the incredible blend of flavors and textures. I will absolutely be coming back to dine at the incredible Elma.“

“I’ve heard about Fiorino for so long, especially from someone who lives in Florida! I finally went and it was all they said it would be! Absolutely delicious! I asked our server what entree I should get because I couldn’t decide between 2 of them that I wanted. He said “No problem! I’ll bring you a half portion of each!” WHO does that in today’s world?! So absolutely kind and cool. I loved every single thing I had there and can’t wait to go back!“

“Best food and customer service in Delco, hands down. If you haven't tried Fourno and you live in Delco, you're missing out“

“We love all of the Pier restaurants! Brain and team work hard at making the atmosphere welcoming and their food is creative and delicious!“

“Warm and friendly, relaxed atmosphere. George I’ll assume the owner/manager, came out and chatted with us. Shared the history and that everything is made fresh like in your own kitchen and the pasta is mass daily. Very very perfectly seasoned and moist, everything ♥️ Thank you George. Max & Gary.“

“Always great food. Not you ordinary food and prices are very good for this quality. Small cozy place and the service is good.“

“Do yourself a favor; invite 4-5 friends bring a nice bottle of wine and you will have a wonderful evening. Don’t be afraid to simply order the specials.“

“Me and my friends met here for restaurant week and the amount of food we receive for the $40 restaurant week menu was more than we expected. The food was delicious. The ambience was amazing. Our waitress was friendly and nice. The only negative was there is no street parking and the lot was $30“

“The food was outstanding, I had the eggplant & burrito appetizer and the fusilli with crab and cherry tomatoes in a broccoli pesto sauce...delicious. And always my end to a great m a also is a dessert. I am seeker of great tira misu, and their's was outstanding as well and homemade as everything else had been. But I must know if the tira misu was made with mascarpone. Please ler me know. I will definitely come again!“

“The homemade pasta is really excellent. The texture was perfectly toothsome. I got the cacio e pepperoncini (vegan option) and it was quite good, though the sauce wasn’t my favorite. It felt very oily and I’m not sure if that’s a product of veganizing the sauce. I loved the tangy spice of the pepperoncini though.

The shishito peppers were good, but fairly standard blistered peppers like I’ve had at many other restaurants. The almond / mint sauce was quite nice though.

The plates are generously portioned.

Vegetarian options: They have a few vegetarian options that are clearly labeled. They also have clear labels for dishes that can be made vegetarian or vegan.“

“Best restaurant in Philadelphia. Owners are so amazing and the food is delicious! I would definitely go back.“

“As per always, our eating experience was outstanding in every way. We enjoy bringing friends here, as each and every one of them also enjoys the meal and the service (shout out to Carlos?). Every dish is delicious, there are no wrong picks.“

“Great dinner and wonderful service!“

“Everything from tallutos is the very best,I usually don't buy pre made sauce,I make my own,but I decided to buy the alfredo and rose sauce,was not disappointed at all,the ravioli are delicious, will not buy any other brand ever again,Talluto I thank you for such good products, also the sandwiches are absolutely one of the best,you are my go to place ?“

“We used Pepperoncini as the on-site catering for our wedding in Exton. Tom and his team did an AMAZING job! Our guests raved about the delicious food. The service by Tina and Alyssa at the event was exceptional. Tom worked with us to plan a day that we wanted. We would 100% recommend Pepperoncini for all of your catering needs. They took our event to the next level. The food is first-class all the way!“

“the Food is to die for! specials are awesome. Wait staff excellent and nice. We are frequent there!“

“Irwin’s has some of the best cocktails I’ve had in years and an inventive menu that kept my eyes wide. To boot, the restaurant itself is an aesthetic masterpiece and atmospherically unbeatable. The perfect spot for splurging with friends or getting mommy and daddy to front the bill. I will say the pasta was curiously not as good as the mains and mezze, which you wouldn’t necessarily want of an Italian spot, but maybe that’s just because the latter two were so spectacular. I’ll be back.“

“Always amazing! Pasta prepared to perfection! Perfect spot to celebrate a special occasion or family dinner. They continue to evolve with special additions to their classic menu. Service is alway top notch.“