50 Best Italian Restaurants near Ridley Park

“We found this gem of an Italian deli in Ridley Park, less than a mile off the Delaware Expressway.

My husband ordered the “Old World”, a fresh baked roll piled high with meats, cheeses, and Italian spices. I had a sandwich with lightly breaded chicken breast, fresh Mozzarella and roasted red peppers. And yes, it really was that good.

They’re the nicest people. We’ll certainly stop there again, and you should too. You can thank us later.“

“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!“

“My husband and our 17-year-old went for dinner, everything was absolutely amazing! martinis, old-fashions, appetizers(short rib French fries) omg, amazing dinner, delicious, service wonderful, good job la Padella“

“I absolutely love the selections and the quality of the food is fantastic. The atmosphere is pleasant and the table lay out is remarkable. To describe the service, it is super excellent and stupendous. I would definitely come back again and with that being said i would definitely recommend it not only as a family outing, but as a place for occasions like date nights, birthday parties, and wedding celebrations. For the service food and atmosphere, they get a 30/30. The wait staff are accommodating did a superb job and deserved a raise for their hard work dedication and results.“

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

“The nicest staff and owner. Always extremely friendly and love to make sure everyone is satisfied. My go to place for gift cards for teachers and coaches!“

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

“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!“

“Nice place to enjoy a great dinner. BYOB“

“Wonderful food and service was amazing. Our servers Linda and Brenda were awesome. Will definitely be back. It’s our third time here!!“

“Very good, nice service, comfortable room“

“Food was so delicious! Wonderful outside balcony seating! Great service? love this place!“

“Always good. Easily the best restaurant in DelCo.“

“One of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time! Everything was delicious. Roz and Rocco's chef is a pro, and the waitress was congenial, and on point! The restaurant is a whimsical, eclectic blend that combines a traditional "family home style" celebratory vibe showcasing the owner's Italian grandmother's recipes. I am a salmon snob, and "Roz and Roccos" delivered: my salmon was cooked to perfection with that delicious crispy top layer that I love. The fresh charred, roasted broccoli had that brilliant green color with the right amount of tenderness and crispiness that made it so yummy. Our table of seven agreed that the food was bursting with unique flavors, as we passed around our plates to sample the entrees. Rox and Rocco's is a festive restaurant and I could feel "Grandma's love" with every bite.. So glad we picked this restaurant for Mother's Day.“

“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!“

“We are regulars and had a wonderful meal tonight….as usual. The service from Rosy was excellent. She is very courteous, energetic and pleasant. She is knowledgeable of the menu, and explains the specials well. She is attentive, pleasant, and projects a positive image for the restaurant. She is a keeper!“

“I hosted a family Christmas party here on a Sunday from 11am to 2pm. The food and service were outstanding. Nicole was the point of contact as well as the bartender. She did an amazing job. I highly recommend using Dom & Mia's for your next event.“

“Whenever we drive to NJ from VA, we go a bit out of our way to stop at Botto’s. We always buy sweet Italian sausage links, among other items. The plain cheesecake is to die for, so creamy and delicious. I’m ecstatic that it is gluten free!! Thank you, Botto’s!“

“10/10 do recommend. Excellent pup cup served. Filled to the top and swirled with love. Non dairy so belly doesn’t get upset. Mom loves their coffee and generally picks up some baked goods as well. I can generally convince her to share. My favorite is the lemon cake.“

“Piazza Napoli is an all-around great pizza parlor! They offer takeout, but also dine-in, and you can reserve for pizza party. Their delicious upside down pizza is our family fave, yummy inside outs, along with tomato pie. Prompt service, has been consistently ready on time for pick up. (We have not tried delivery.). Menu has so much to offer, everything has been tasty. Give 'em a try!“

“We have been driving to Cape May from Quakertown for decades, 20+ years ago and about halfway was Vesuvio Ristorante, so we stopped in to grab a bite. I was greeted by Robert the owner. The guy truly appreciates your business and understands you have choices! Robert knew we were either opening or closing our summer home and he was always easy to have a conversation with. They are the definition of a hard-working American family and business owners.“

“We ended up here by chance and oh boy!!! One of the best places I’ve ever eaten!! The food was perfectly seasoned, it was hot and the flavor was absolutely perfect. We ordered 7 dishes and all of them were amazing. I’m completely amazed and will definitely come back soon!“

“Just had a great experience here! Best customer service I’ve experienced in a long time. Was pressed for time and had entire pizza ready in 5 minutes and it was delicious. Highly recommend.“

“We attended a Holiday party there, we were blown away by the atmosphere, food and staff“

“Went in last night for the first time with the new chef. Amazing! Menu us updated, and food is maybe even better. Same excellent service and welcoming environment. Glad one of our favorites is better than ever.“

“The food and service is always fabulous! The Blackened Salmon was to die for! A shout out to Riley for being a great server and her recommendation for the salmon! My very favorite restaurant in Philly since 1993!!!“

“This was our 1st time here. We had dinner & drinks in the Tiki Bar & it was so good!! Definitely recommend coming here!!!“

“One of our favorite restaurants on the main line! Perfect place for a special occasion or make it a weekly dinner spot.“

“Consistently good food, great service and a generous pour!“

“There were 6 of us @5:00 celebrating a 91st BIRTHDAY! The service from the time we sat down was warm, friendly and did not hesitate to answer all of our questions and bring whatever we requested. (butter, extra garlic, a different dressing, candle on the dessert) Most of us brought home part of our main course! Certainly give it a try if you've never been.“

“Google insists that I searched for this location. I sure you I did not. The pictures of the did look great. No one bothered me so the service is great. I'm sure there's oxygen and gravity at this location so I would imagine the atmosphere is great also. 🙃“

“service food our waiter it was all high vibrational energy great atmosphere“

“Loved it! Family friendly!“

“I moved to the neighborhood from Brooklyn recently. One day while walking around, I passed this unassuming place. The only indication that it was open was a chair outside with a bouquet of flowers to pin down a paper menu to the chair. The menu looked divine.

A few days later I walked past, showing my partner that the place almost seemed closed from the outside but was very cute inside. Someone who worked there came out as we were looking and was very kind, asking us if we had reservations yet. We said no but booked immediately.

The first time I visited, I had the sourdough, Marinated Mussels (hakurei turnips, miso, chili oil), Carrot (crab, brown butter), Shrimp (peaches, coppa, toasted marcona almonds), and Gnudi (corn& basil). It was an entirely no-skips meal. The mussels came cold, out of their shell, and the sauce was incredible. The “carrot” was more like a crab cake with coconut, brown butter, and an unidentifiable but delightful citrus. A perfect balance of rich & light. The gnudi seemed simple, but the lightly spicy sauce really pulled all the ingredients together. Finally, the shrimp with peaches really knocked my socks off. Lots of places will make “seasonal” menus but not put the effort into making sure that produce is top notch. The peaches would’ve been delicious on their own, but with the rest of the dish, they really shined.

The second time I went (just a few weeks later) I got the Chicory Salad (anchovy, buttermilk, comte), the Steelhead Trout (sungold tomato, perilla), and a tuna crudo special. I also re-ordered the bread, the carrot with crab, and the gnudi. Everything was just as good as last time, and the new additions were truly worth trying. Something as simple as a chicory salad can be so hit or miss - but WOW!

For dessert we had the cherry brown butter tart with crème fraiche. No complaints at all here.

Now I’ve rambled on plenty about the delicious food, which I will be back for very soon, but I truly haven’t ever been to a place with better service. The workers are extremely attentive and kind. I felt like I’ve known everyone there for a long time.

Thank you, Illata, for being such a wonderful neighborhood spot.“

“Had one of the best pizzas in my life yesterday in Terminal C at the Philly Airport. Spinach, Ricotta, and tomatoes were only surpassed by the superb crust. Airline crews told me that this is the best pizza of all the airports in the country. I fully agree.“

“While working in this industry…. What a pleasure to dine here. The service was amazing and food was delicious. You must have good leadership ❤️ THANK YOU!!!“

“This is the best of the best! My wife and I are very loyal customers and have always felt welcomed. The food is excellent as well as the service!“

“Great food but even better customer service!“

“Spasso is an excellent brunch destination; it truly never disappoints! 🍳 🥂“

“I just made a pizza in my kitchen oven using a Toscana Pizza Kit. Simply perfect! This is the first time that I have been able to create a round pizza with out a rolling pin. The sauce and cheese supplied with the kit are more than is needed. I think I will be doing this every Friday! RGDS, Kevin Koob Springfield, PA“

“What a treat to get fresh ravioli! And a bonus! They have pistachio gelato. I love the tin ceiling and ambiance. Looks like a place where neighbors come together to enjoy a morning espresso, and get their sandwich or fresh pasta. Friendly service.“

“Awesome food, a great beer selection and my favorite Margarita Pizza!“

“Tried Brothers for the first time last night to support a local fundraiser... staff was very friendly... their pizza crust is excellent, which is often an issue for me at Delco pizzerias. Chewy with a bit of crunch, like a NY pie. Will be back.“

“We used to order from Italian Delite on a regular basis, then Rize started doing cheesesteaks🎉🎊🎉🎊!!!! I’m not saying Italian Delite didn’t make a good cheesesteak I just think Rize does it better!! So, last night Rize was out of cheesesteak🥹 this reminded me of when my dad took me and my sister to the store and bought my sister a babydoll and didn’t buy me one!!! He told me he didn’t think I would want a doll cause I was a boy!!! Dad, I would leave the light on with George Michael…of course I wanted a doll!!! Oh wait, back to the post!!! We ordered from Delite and the cheesesteak was very good!!!! Definitely didn’t regret it!! The fries here are excellent and don’t forget the Cajun Chicken salad here…it is one of my favorite salads!!! That chicken is amazing!!! So my point…Italian Delite is right on a sold out night!!!! Merry Christmas to all and to all a cigar smoking night!!!!!!!“

“have been going here for twenty years never had a bad sandwich or a bad interaction with anyone working for them. I have been home bound and on oxygen for three years now and the kindness the staff has shown when I call to order or the regular two drivers who always take the time to make sure I get my delivery knowing it takes me few minutes to make it to the door is nothing short of amazing. I had a concern today with my delivery and they as usual said will be handled. thanks for always putting your customers first thanks Merle McClintock“

“Best gnocchi in a rosa sauce! Easy online ordering and super friendly staff.“

“Amazing food for both dinner & catering events. The antipasta tray is unreal and so delicious!!“

“My husband and i enjoy eating at this fine Italian restaurant together, with family and friends. The restaurant is clean, bright and the staff at this family owned business is very friendly and professional. The menu includes seafood, chicken. Pasta, veal and steak. The appetizers, salads and home made soups are impressive as are the daily specials. My husband has celiac disease and they are very accommodating. The pricing is in line with similar establishments and it is a BYOB witn NO corking fée. We simply love it !!!❤️“

“Fun place with friendly staff. A great selection of food and drinks.“