50 Best Italian Restaurants near Elizabeth

“Absolutely delicious homemade food, great little ma & pa diner the employees are so sweet and inviting. We’ll definitely be back. Also the owner was there and she’s so pleasant to talk to hear the history of her little diner. Thank you very much for this great experience 🙏“

“Best food best prices“

“The service was fantastic! She was friendly, efficient, and patient with our table. I guess we picked the wrong day for a big group. It was their wing night. It was very busy. They had us sitting in front of the fireplace, which was very hot, and we were really crammed at our table. The appetizers were delicious, but my main course was a bit bland. I had the fettuccine with vodka sauce. It tasted much better as a leftover with garlic powder and parmesan cheese over it.“

“It was so busy when we got there. The man helping park cars told us we might not get in without reservations, but he said to try anyway - he was so friendly. We went in and everyone inside was so welcoming and smiling- even though they were extremely busy. They gave us a little table by the fire place which we both ended up really liking. The waitress was so sweet! The food was AMAZING!! The best chicken parm ever- and my hubby orders it everywhere we go!!! If you haven't been here- you're missing out!“

“My wife and I had dinner there tonight 8/22 our 43 wedding anniversary. First timers there and the meal was delicious! From the fried zucchini app to the Seafood trio meal perfect. Thank you for a wonderful dinner!“

“Absolutely worth the trip. Excellent Food & Service. Thank you“

“Great family-owned business with amazing homemade food!“

“I come here whenever I am in town. I love the oysters rockefeller and zucchini for apps and the chicken a la johnnys for dinner. The prices are great and I love the entertainment on a Saturday night. It's a wonderful, fun and relaxing evening!“

“We recently held my parents 50th wedding anniversary party there and it was wonderful! Everyone I dealt with, from the event coordinator, kitchen staff, and wait staff, were incredibly kind and went above and beyond to make our event a special one. I would definitely recommend Rene’s in the future.“

“This place has NEW GEM on menu every visit... Last nite at Bar 🍸i was surrounded by patrons enjoying EGGPLANT MEATBALLS w a Ricotta drizzle on each. Didn't know they Existed BUT they didn't exist long in front of me. Getting another order today & will post pic.“

“Best meatballs ever! They treated us like royalty there too. Not surprised because Tim has always been a good dude! The one pound burger is insane, and the huge portions will take care of us for the next few days. Not kidding!🍴YUM 🇮🇹“

“Friends and I enjoyed dinner at Tillie's last night and it was a great evening. Of course, the company was great but the food was also great. And, our server was a joy. She was pleasant, attentive and did a good job. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food and excellent service. Thanks!!!“

“We ordered the Christmas Dinner for 4-6 people , in an effort to make the holidays a little bit easier. Picked up the food Christmas Eve, everything was very organized and smooth. Items were all boxed up nicely, and reheat instructions on the box! The menu and food were incredible, and everything reheated fresh and tasty! I will 100% order again next year, as it was nice to be able to sit with my family and enjoy the holiday instead of spend it all in the kitchen! Best part was easy clean up!“

“Meat ravioli are hard to find, even in Italian restaurants. Anthony’s are amazing are and I’m so glad I ordered them!“

“Pazzo"s on Lysle Blvd. It's easy going and has good music 4 all if you put your money in the jukebox, and as always great service by little Jenny the barmaid, but you better get 2 at a time because the locals keep her shopping and she's a good hopper, LMAO !“

“This was our first time coming here and my family was pleasantly surprised! Our server was nice and everyone’s food was really good! It was fresh and homemade and we will definitely make a trip back coming from Somerset County.“

“this has become my wife and I's favorite Italian restaurant in the South Hills. portions are huge. Food is absolutely delicious. Quick warning though if you order the stuffed hot peppers they will be HOT. They're absolutely delicious though!“

“I’d like to give a big shout out to Tracey. We’ve been sick in this house and once coming back to life we wanted la eda’s. So I went to pick it up. On way home I got a call. My salad wasn’t in my order. Yep before I was even home ❤️. I went back and she brought out to me with a giant smile 😊. Thanks for bringing us back to life with the best food 💯❤️“

“Originally went elsewhere to eat and the service was so bad, we walked out. End up at Olive Garden. So glad we did. Our server, Beth, was amazing. She was so attentive, was able to multitask, very pleasant! The food was delicious. It is out of our way to go there but I will be returning for sure. If you go to Rt 51 location, ask for Beth!!“

“Excellent experience tonight at Shelly pie. The pizza was delicious as usual. Jennifer provided top notch service. Highly recommend!“

“We have been dining here for 35 years! Sadly, Les and Pauline have passed, but Edmund is continuing the excellence. Just visited for our daughter's birthday and it was perfect. The crab hoelzel and mafalda are delicious appetizers. Chicken parm is unique and yummy,ditto for the lobster Romano. We often disappointed with pricy meals, but never here. It is old school, so not for everyone, but we love it.“

“We came here for dinner on a Friday night in August. We were traveling and checked the map for something that was close and looked good. The menu looked good and I liked the name because I have seen the Godfather a bunch of times but I was a little hesitant at first because it was in a strip mall.

We sat at the bar and were immediately greeted by a bartender who gave us menus and took our drink order. She gave a little time to decide on meals and then out that order in for us. We ordered the calamari to share and we wanted to split the shrimp scampi as well. There weren’t too many people on the bar side. I couldn’t see the dining room area. There are couple Godfather posters which was cool.

The food came out shortly after ordering and the kitchen was able to split the pasta for us which we appreciated because we know how messy it can get at the bar when we try to do that ourselves with pasta. We were grateful they could do that - some places won’t. The calamari was very good. They pasta was good. I wish it would have had a little bit of lemon in it to make the garlic more pronounced but that’s just my preference.

The bartender was friendly and attentive. She seemed to have good rapport with the other customers who maybe were regulars. The atmosphere was relaxed and casual.

They have a lottery machine. We weee hoping to get a winning powerball ticket that night but the machine was offline. Oh well.

Prices were comparable to other similar places we go at home. Parking was easy - since it’s in the strip mall it shares a big lot with surrounding businesses.

Overall we had a good time.“

“Today’s order was exceptional. It had been a minute since I ordered from here as usually my order was messed up etc. today I was craving one of their chicken salads so I decided to get that and a pizza for my kids. Both items were amazing and perfect! I understand this place is under new ownership. The manager/owner even brought the food to my car and chit chatted with me a bit. 10/10 customer service. This makes a big difference.“

“I came up from NC to visit my daughter. The Steel Plate has wonderful food and top tier customer service!!! We will be back.“

“Delicious fooe ever forever“

“I decided to purchase the family Thanksgiving to go meal this year and am so thrilled I did. We picked up at 10 and everything was ready to go and so well organized. Reheating instructions were included and everything was nicely packaged. The food was absolutely delicious!! The turkey was fall off the bone moist and tender. I highly recommend this Thanksgiving meal and look forward to purchasing again next year!!!“

“Delicious, accommodating to a large group, and yummy!“

“Been going to pasta too well over 20 years everything is about perfection !!! Definitely the one and only Definitely !!! I had rigatoni and hot sausage amazing my wife had cheese raviolis she totally loved she hasn't been there in a while. The dipping oil and bread omg the best. We took home a pizza a a Italian hoagie in a class by themselves Definitely a must portions are amazing too very reasonable too !!!!“

“Last month we tried GLADS Deli for the first time. We were definitely GLAD we stopped in for the pickle sandwiches! The meat and cheese were fresh and delicious. If you love pickles, don’t want the bread or want to try something different please try the pickle sandwich, but definitely at GLADS! The staff was excellent and happy to make a pickle sandwich they haven’t made so far! The owner was very friendly and made sure we were happy with our order. I had to take a bite before I left the deli!“

“We recently had a mercy lunch buffet at the moonlite cafe and it was great . The banquet hall was nice and spacious and the food was really good . I would highly recommend this place for your event needs or just visiting for a drink and a bite to eat .“

“Anna and her staff were exceptional . The night before sister’s wedding there had been an accident to the front of the building. All was cleaned and ready for a great night. Staff, food and venue were excellent and I would recommend highly to anyone in need of a venue.“

“The pizza is soooo good, I won’t eat pizza from anywhere else. Problem is I live about 20 miles away so can only get it when I’m at work in Beechview.“

“I Actually stumbled upon this place accident. It was the day before Christmas Eve And the only place That was open within A 40 minute drive. The owner was concerned about making my pizza fresh, even though I had to be his last Customer of the night.
I’m a small girl, but there were only two slices left of that medium pepperoni pizza by the time I got home. Perfect, thin crunchy crust And their sauce had a slight kick to it, but I wouldn’t consider it spicy Or too hot. I don’t know, but it was really good and I’ve been thinking about it for Days.“

“Finally tried this place and the pizza is amazing a definitely must try it“

“Try the Chicken parm family meal deal .. you won't be disappointed!!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ highly recommended!“

“I called IVP to order pizza for a school sports team event occurring on a Monday. I didn’t realize they are typically closed on Monday, but the person I spoke with was so pleasant and helpful and took our order anyway. They said they are usually there on Mondays to make dough, so they were happy to help us out with the pizzas we needed. Everything was perfect and ready exactly when we asked for it. I have always had great service and great quality food every time I have order from them.“

“How can I say no to a Haunted Pizza shop? Turns out I can't. It's cozy and cute (Beavis and Butthead as Freddie and Jason - *snort*) and the pizza was really good. Crust was wonderfully crispy, the meatballs on the pizza were wonderful and the buffalo wings were delicious!“

“The food is amazing and affordable, service is awesome ❣️ delivery was on time food temp was perfect my hoagie was warm and my cheesecake was perfectly chill😋 one day I will have to dine in.... Thanks to all involved with my order ❣️ sorry no photo no time for that lol....“

“Great breakfast lunch and dinner everythings homemade fresh right in front of you.. great prices great portions and a great vibes...“

“If yinz find yourself passing through Munhall,PA like we were you’ve simply gotta stop in at the local tavern on Main Street! We stumbled upon Main Street Tavern and are thankful we did. This joint has big screens to watch an assortment of sporting events, copious options in the beverage arena and an assortment tasty food crafted by their cook (make sure you check the schedule ~ you won’t be disappointed!). Yinz know the show Cheers, right?! It was evident that the owners of this local establishment know everyone who walks through their doors by name. The greetings we’d witness as folks arrived was cheerful and when it was time to leave they’d give a shoutout “see yinz next time!” We bellied up to the bar and ordered two draft beers … what kind you ask … Yuengling of course! Do you know the story of Yuengling; it’s one of the American Spirit. It’s a tale of shared dreams, individual tenacity & an unwavering dedication to standards of quality. Like many American stories it starts amid the dreams of countless young immigrants looking for opportunity and emerges from the strength & will of one family determined to build their legacy in a new country. The story of America’s Oldest Brewery began when David G. Yuengling arrived from Wuerttemberg Germany to settle in the sleepy, coal-mining town of Pottsville, Pennsylvania. As I digress, like a story being shared with new friends over a cold beer I’ll get back to our visit at Main Street Tavern. We ordered draft refills to accompany the wings & hand crafted pizza we ultimately chose; the menu is filled with taste bud tempting & oh so many yummy in my tummy choices. The crust of the pizza is sourced locally along with most of the food you’ll find on Main Street Tavern’s; it’s an impressive menu. The meatballs are homemade & sought after by many (that’s what I gathered by listening to banter across the bar). The rabbit food aka salads galore I doubt will leave you hungry by the portions I saw being served causing me to second guess my choice but not for long, those first nibbles into the perfectly cooked wings & crisped drumsticks drizzled in sauce had me wanting more. The wing sauce was scrumpdillyicious & fingers were licked while our pizza was easily devoured as we shared this feast while bantering with the locals, staff and owners as college football played on the screens. Folks were filtering in and out, some playing pool while others shared stories of their week. It’s was kind of neat spending time in a local neighborhood establishment, the vibe is unique and very much welcomed. We learned that Main Street Tavern is a staple in the community and gives back regularly hosting an array of charitable events like chili cook-offs, Santa was just there for pictures with the kids, karaoke & local entertainment. Ugh! Now we had a problem of the most basic kind. Being in town only for one night we couldn’t enjoy other items offered on Main Street Tavern’s savory menu and the company of friendly folks that shared our evening; perhaps our return trip east in the spring requires a delightful detour?! So in review … this gal encourages you to divert yourself off the highway, head on over to historic Munhall (a borough in Allegheny County, PA on the west bank of the Monongahela river). At Main Street Tavern we found ourselves warmly welcomed as we stepped inside, filled up on an assortment of vittles, beverages severed with a smile & locals who were happy to sit alongside us as we conversed about our travels across our country.“

“Come on it's Luciano's!! This place is legendary for all things Italian American. Pizza is great! Pasta is great! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The only downside is that it gets a little crowded, but if it wasn't so good it wouldn't be so crowded. Definitely worth the wait and braving a crowd.“

“everything we have ever ordered from here has been great. had pizza, hoagies, gyros, soups, rolls. never had a complaint about any of the food. would recommend.“

“I hadn't placed an order in a while, but on Thursday I was so glad I did. The Western Reuben was delicious. The corned beef was so tender. *Sorry, I should have added that the staff is always so friendly*“

“First timer here. We just had the Sicilian with pepperoni. It was absolutely delicious. The sauce wasn’t over sweet or over spicy. It was the perfect accompaniment to the light and fluffy pillow like dough with the ends having the perfect amount of crunch. Great balance all around. We will definitely be ordering more of this in the future it was BOMB“

“get a lot of lamb on gyro and cucumber sause is out of this world. pizza 🍕 great.“

“The stuffed banana peppers are the best ! Perfectly made with sweet sausage cheese and their homemade sauce. I love that place!!“

“This was my second time having Primo’s. My first time was at the location in the strip district. I received the same great customer service here as I did there. food tasted good and fresh. My only complaint is that the sesame bread was burnt on our sandwiches.“

“Love their gluten free flatbread!“