50 Best Italian Restaurants near Nazareth

“Just hosted a 60th birthday party here and the accommodations were great. Izzy was assigned to our event and she did a fantastic job checking in and making sure everything ran smoothly. Overall great event and delicious food. Thanks, Prime!“

“Had a pepperoni pizza delivered it was excellent and still hot.“

“Best Sicilian pizza!!“

“Highly recommend this restaurant!! We celebrated my son’s graduation a week ago and couldn’t believe how welcoming Kevin and his wife were. They were so accommodating of our dietary requirements including food allergies and veganism for some of us. They were so knowledgeable about wheat allergies and really took the time to make sure everything was done right. But best of all was that the food tasted so good and came piping hot out of the kitchen. At one point my daughter said “this is the best shrimp alfredo I’ve ever eaten!”. Everyone at the table couldn’t stop taking about how their dish was so delicious! My nephew, who has a wheat allergy, was able to eat fried calamari for the first time and was ecstatic! The prices are very reasonable and it is a warm and friendly place to enjoy a meal. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend you visit as well! 😊“

“I recently had Sicily’s cater a family get together for my mom’s 70th birthday. We were impressed with the way the trays were packaged and how everything was so organized when conveniently delivered! The penne Vodka was the favorite! The chicken francaise was out of this world and a huge hit. We also had the sausage and peppers, meatballs, garlic knots and it was just wonderful. I Would definitely recommend having Sicilys cater your next event. And I would absolutely use them again in the future. Thanks to the owner who took the time to deliver everything and was so pleasant to do business with. Great local business to support!“

“we had the limoncello mules, the fried burrata, the seafood pasta bomb, angel hair key west and the bombilini; OMG, absolutely amazing! we'll be back and will bring friends!“

“I had a fantastic experience at Orchid Steakhouse in Bethlehem, PA. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt high end. The star of the evening, however, was our server Tony—friendly, attentive, and never made us feel rushed. He struck the perfect balance of professionalism and approachability, making our dinner feel relaxed and enjoyable. As for the food: absolutely delicious. Every dish was flavorful and clearly made with care. The steaks were perfectly cooked, tender, and seasoned just right. The sides and appetizers were equally impressive—fresh, well-portioned, and beautifully presented.“

“I just happened to drive by the restaurant during dinner hour and noticed that the parking lot was filled, as compared to years ago. As a result, my interest was peeked and decided to Google them. Studied the online menu and decided to give them a try. Turns out we have a little Italian gem here in the Lehigh Valley. We have eaten at this warm, cozy restaurant three times in the last month. All three times the food was fresh and fabulous. The two front rooms are used for large group parties that I must keep in mind for in the future. The side rooms are cozy and rustic. Pasta and sauces are made fresh daily. Give a try - you will be impressed.“

“terrific food in a warm and inviting and intimate dining space! will definitely be back! thank you for a wonderful evening!“

“Great place for good Italian food. Tina and Mama Rose are full of energy and make you feel like you’re sitting in their kitchen. The meals are deliciously. We will be back for sure! Bravo!!!!“

“Absolutely fabulous restaurant that surprised my tastebuds dish after dish! iIt was worth the 2 hour drive to try this and exceeded my expectations. The staff was well versed on each plate served. I highly recommend you try this great gem ! I can't wait to return!“

“Great food and Italian sausage!!“

“Excellent service, food was delicious. Very friendly staff & the owners are great. Will definitely be back.“

“Food is great, great atmosphere, great service!“

“Very nice place, And Alley is a great Bartender“

“food is incredible but somehow service is even better. The calamari is breaded in house and is some of the best around. the pizza is awesome but that goes without saying. this is our date night place for a reason! There is no place better for Italian in the lehigh valley!!!“

“Had a great dinner here. Everything was hot and fresh, the atmosphere was amazing and it was really clean inside. I think it might be the best italian restaurant in the Bath area.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ every time I visit my son we order food to be delivered from this restaurant. Well slice delivery driver took it to the wrong place and delivered it, and it went missing! Well, this restaurant owner felt so bad that they actually made us our food and delivered it within 15 minutes and made it right and I think that’s highly honorable! Their food is so delicious! From now on we’re ordering directly from them, no more middleman!“

“Well highly recommend La Bella Via for Catering they did a awesome job for our engagement party the food was delicious and hot was best Italian food i ever had . Sal and his workers phenomenal and so awesome to our family. Thank you again and God Bless you and your workers Truly appreciate it From Mr Brian Sutton and Christine Affa Mertz“

“I’m making it my weekly duty to come in and order anything on your menu. I’ve been so impressed the last few times I’ve gone in. The penne vodka pizza is a MUST“

“I appreciated the friendliness from the wait staff. The food was of good quality and quantity for a reasonable price. I had the steak calzone with onions and recommend ordering it, however the personal pan size portion was so large that I only ate half and took the other half to go. Yesterday (March 25, 2023) was the first time I ever ate there.“

“I’m a lover of food. The vodka sauce is the best in the valley hands down!!!!“

“We have gotten take-out previously and our pizza was great. Decided to dine-in this evening and was very pleased with our food and service. We will definitely be back.“

“Great “old vibe place”. My wife and I sat at the bar for a drink and ordered take out. The pizza is fabulous…thin crust (but not too thin) and the meatballs were outstanding!I grew up in the immediate vicinity and never ate here until now. I can’t wait to try some of the other dishes.Highly recommended according to this reviewer.“

“Mariah is a fantastic server. She is so attentive to everyone’s needs and she’s extremely friendly with every interaction. Her service made the experience 100x better if not more. Will definitely be back and will ask for Mariah. Phenomenal person and service!!!“

“Great Italian dishes and the best bang for your buck in the Lehigh Valley. Truly a hidden gem that most people think is just a “pick-up pizza place”, but their pasta and seafood dishes are amazing and come with soup or salad and fresh-out-of-the-oven bread with seasoned dipping oil. I’ve heard the chicken parm is to die for, but haven’t tried it yet.“

“Discovered this place on Instagram at the holidays. Finally got the chance to head here from NJ. Blew me away with the horror decor and music. Friendly staff. Delicious food. Highly recommend the “upside down” pizza. Clean environment. The skull garlic knots were also to DIE FOR.“

“In my opinion, Bella makes the best Pizza around. And, their Stromboli, I think is definitely the best around.“

“Absolutely love this place! Hands down the best brick oven pizza downtown—and trust me, we’ve tried them all. The entire experience is smooth and enjoyable, starting with easy online reservations and plenty of parking in the nearby deck. The bar is fantastic, and the cocktails are consistently top-notch. I always kick things off with their complimentary cup of olives—such a great touch. Then it’s a delicious cocktail and one of the best Caesar salads I’ve ever had. The personal pizza comes out perfectly crisp and well done every time. I always finish with their cappuccino, which is the ideal way to end the night. This place is a hidden gem and one I can’t recommend enough!“

“I was there on two occasions this month. The appetizers On our first occasion were the fried calamari, mozzarella caprese salad and the clams casino. All very fresh and tasty. The chicken and veal saltimbocca were also good. The service was a little slow but accommodating On our second occasion we again had the fried calamari and the mozzarella salad which were both very good. I had the seafood trio special which was fabulous and my friends had veal Angelo another special which was also very good. We also had the shrimp scampi which was delicious. The service this time was much better and we had a very delicious dinner. I Will be going back and again trying various dishes.“

“Excellent food and drinks we will be back“

“All of my birthday wishes came true at Pat’s Pizza. Burrata, Calamari, and my absolute favorite - Pasta Flights. BYOB and friendly/fast service. I will never not recommend Pat’s.“

“Very good at the time of eating and just seeing 1 single waitress covering the entire service at different tables makes me think that they need more like her with her discipline to teach young people, she was already 1 older person but very efficient, for her we will go again to enjoy with our palate!“

“The best gluten free pizza I've ever had!! 👍🍕❤ Omg! SO SO good!!“

“I have been ordering from Ray's for over twenty years, from way back when they were located on Pennsylvania Ave. The service is always great and the order is always ready on time. Some of my favorites over the years are the cheessteak stromboli, sausage rolls, steak sandwiches and of course the famous pizza! The food is always tasty and freshly made! I plan on ordering from Ray's for many years to come!“

“nice corner restaurant. tried the Grandma Pizza, excellent. Fresh dough and sauce. also tried the spaghetti with meatsauce, outstanding fresh taste. Highly recommend this place.“

“Stopped at Leo’s for the first time tonight.. ordered 2 pizzas & garlic knots.. everything was delicious! The crust was perfect. Sausage & peppers added great flavor to an already delicious pizza!! Can’t wait to go back. My kids said it’s their new favorite pizza place. Clean & decorated nicely!“

“Great food! Friendly and awesome service. Loved it!“

“Ate there with my friend. We both ordered the eggplant rollatini. She had the chicken soup, I had a salad with mine. Very good. Generous portions. Sauce had a nice tomato/basil flavor and the two eggplant rollups were good sized covered with melted mozzarella. There was a large portion of angel hair pasta and the garlic bread was delicious with just the right amount of garlic on top.“

“Been coming here since they opened about 16 years ago. Every dish has been yummy and plentiful. When you leave Johnnies, you will be full. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and for the proportions you receive. The pizza is the best! The just right crispy crust with homemade tomato sauce and the cheese isn't greasy. Just right! Every time. I travel quite a distance just to eat there and it's worth the 45 minute drive. Sure I can go to other places, but the food, the portions, the atmosphere, the friendly staff, easy parking, the cleanliness, and the way they make me feel like I'm part of their family, makes it hard to go anywhere else. I also like that I can bring my own bottle of wine or any other adult beverage I may want to enjoy with my food. And Johnnie-the man himself- he is the Champion when it comes to making you the best food you will find in the area hands down. Once you try them, you'll understand my review. Thank you Johnnie for every meal and every pizza pie I've had from you. Nothing but the best!“

“The food is Delicious - Best Chicken Parmigiana and Eggplant Parmigiana! So many great choices. Love their sauce. Will be back most definitely!“

“I just picked up a plain pie and knots from Villa about an hour ago for lunch with my family. My first time ever trying them and they were friendly, polite, and the food is great!“

“Absolutely delicious! Ordered takeout and We had multiple stops until we got home. The mozzarella sticks were stock nice and crispy and all food still hot. We will definitely be going back.“

“We just celebrated a 96th birthday last night at Pizza Village. We could not have asked for better service! The entire staff was so welcoming to all our guests, drinks (including from the bar) were brought out on a timely basis. Each guest (16 total) ordered from the menu. Our food was brought out all together, no one had to wait, and everyone’s order was correct and delicious! The wait staff kindly cut & served the cake. It was an absolutely enjoyable experience!!!“

“Just wanted to say thanks for always being consistent with my orders. It is always the way I order it, delivered on time and always bangin'!“

“We stopped for a quick lunch during restaurant week . We were amazed at the offerings. The food was hot and delicious, we even took some home, The server was exceptional, and meeting with the owner was a real treat. We plan to make this a go to place, and will most certaintly be back !“

“Absolutely the best, most authentic Italian cuisine you’ll find this side of the Atlantic. My wife & I had a fabulous time for my birthday a few years ago & we felt like royalty after our tour & several courses we asked them to wheel us to our carriage because we had trouble walking.“

“Lord, have mercy, we think ya'll have the BEST sausage and green pepper pizza 🍕“

“We came to Maria's on September 21, 2024. It was homecoming night in town and many eateries were full. So glad we happened upon this restaurant. The food and service is amazing! We both got Alfredo dishes with home made Italian bread and nice salads! The portions are huge! Lotsa bang for your buck! We won't hesitate to stop here again when passing through!“

“Now coming from NYC we appreciate a nice slice of pizza. You can see I lifted the slice up and all the cheese stayed together with the dough, this my friends is properly cooked and proper ratio between cheese and sauce.

The crust isn’t heavy and after 3 slices I felt good and stuffed, high recommend!!“