19 Best Italian Restaurants near Monessen

“We frequent here and have never been disappointed. We’ve had just my wife and I, or groups of up to 20, and the service, food, and staff are fantastic. Even when we didn’t have reservations for a large group they’ve always accommodated us. We just cannot say enough about how wonderful the experiences have been. A menu diverse enough for every taste. Cocktails are among the best you can get when dining out. We will definitely continue to visit here. Thanks for the great experiences!“

“A Fantastic 5-Star Find – Well Worth the Drive!

We traveled 45 minutes for our first visit to Lucchesi’s to celebrate a birthday dinner, and it exceeded all expectations. From the moment we walked in, we could feel the charm and warmth of this local favorite. The restaurant has a nostalgic, white tablecloth atmosphere that strikes the perfect balance between upscale and comfortable. It’s clearly a go-to spot for special occasions, another table was celebrating as well, which added a festive touch to the evening.

We started with the roasted peppers and cheese appetizer, which was a delicious and flavorful way to kick off the meal. For our entrées, we chose the Lobster Romano and the Spots, both were fantastic, prepared with care, and absolutely packed with flavor.

Each dinner came with a fresh salad topped with house made dressing and blue cheese, which was simple yet really well done and delicious. For our sides, we selected the pasta with their homemade red sauce. Just a heads up: the sauce is pretty sweet, but as someone who typically doesn’t go for sweet red sauces, I have to admit this one was an exception. It was rich, smooth, and surprisingly delicious.

The menu isn’t overly large, but we found that to be a strength. It’s thoughtfully put together, focusing on high quality, well executed dishes instead of an overwhelming number of choices.

A special thank you to our server, Ronnie, who went above and beyond. Friendly, attentive, and professional, Ronnie helped make the birthday celebration even more special.

Important tip: Lucchesi’s is only open Thursday through Saturday from 5 PM to 9 PM, so be sure to make a reservation. With limited hours and high demand, it’s a smart move to book ahead.

We were truly impressed with our first visit and can’t wait to return. If you’re looking for a memorable dinner with incredible food, outstanding service, and a cozy, elegant atmosphere, Lucchesi’s should absolutely be on your list.“

“I had my mother's celebration of life at La Eda's and it was perfect. Karla was so easy to work with. Had a personalized menu for guests to choose from. We were able to choose 2-3 entrees fir guests to choose from. Service was excellent and the food was amazing. This was the perfect restaurant for our celebration! Thank you so much!“

“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.“

“First time we ever ate here. Food was delicious I had the turkey club and my husband had the BBQ platter . The dining area was clean and the staff was wonderful. Will definitely be back with friends!!!“

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

“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 🇮🇹“

“Excellent homemade food with the friendliest staff. Prices are very affordable. Don’t forget to try the cannolis!“

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

“Had a chance to dine here and was very pleased,,food was well prepared, service was friendly, quick, atmosphere was quiet and relaxed,,Highly recommended

Parking: plenty in shopping plaza

Kid-friendliness: kid menu, atmosphere is family friendly“

“The art and photos of the pizzas drew me in! The place is filled with the art, and you get filled with the pizza. It's a good situation.

I got my pizza with no cheese, and I'd do it here again! The usual cheesy pizzas look good, too, so I doubt you can go wrong.“

“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.“

“My mom and I ate here this evening and the food was delicious. We also had the homemade cherry pie for dessert. The best part about our visit was our waitress Sandy. She was the sweetest and nicest. Definitely recommend.“

“The absolute best food and service! I go to allot of nice restaurants but The Back Porch is my absolute favorite. Great location, incredible building, the most professional and attentive staff. Our waitress tonight, Alisha was by far the best waitress we’ve ever had! Thank you so much for the great experience, we will be sure to return.“

“Excellent food“

“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 🙏“

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

“The food is very good, and the service is awesome. The prices are really reasonable. The servers know us now because we bring in clients who have needs who need their food done a special way in order to avoid behaviors. The servers were very patient and made sure all of our needs were met exactly the way we requested. We will return a lot.“

“Impossible to get an order in by the phone they suck !! Have been trying on many occasions for over an hour they deserve to go out of business!“