50 Best Italian Restaurants near Villanova

“My wife and I ate here last night (6/27/23), after dropping our son off at St. Joseph's University orientation, and generally speaking, it was fantastic. Our waitress, Jen, was at the forefront of why our experience was so positive. She was attentive, and really engaged us in conversation. We split the cheesesteak eggroll appetizer, which was delicious. For our entree, my wife got a salad with a giant meatball (don't know the name...sorry, LOL). I went with baked lasagna, and I felt the portion was more than enough. I typically finish everything, but we brought a little bit of lasagna home, along with what was left of her salad. We couldn't pass up dessert, and there was a lot to choose from. We settled on the zeppoles, which did NOT disappoint. The 3.5% charge to pay with a card, isn't ideal, but it is clearly stated, on a sign on the hostess station, as soon as you walk in. If that's a possible dealbreaker, there is a cash machine in the restaurant, if you want to pay with cash. We would (and probably will, at some point over the next four years) return!“

“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!“

“Was there for NYE dinner. Great service and the food was delicious. It had been many years since our last visit, but that won’t happen again. We’re already making plans to return tomorrow!“

“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“

“Lovely, low key atmosphere, doting staff, entrees were just the right size. Perfect for date night!. Will be back again soon!“

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

“Every time I’ve eaten at Pepperoncini I have had an excellent meal. The service is welcoming and excellent. The options on the menu and the daily specials are always delicious. Phenomenal bar with multiple options and great drinks. Easily my favorite restaurant in Conshohocken.“

“I used Johnny Paisano’s to cater a holiday party. I had an amazing experience from the very beginning. I spoke with Christine who helped me place the order, and helped me to decide the best options for my menu. One of my options was a prime rib, where I received a phone call from Johnny himself to help me figure out the best way to prepare it for the party. When it was time to retrieve the food on the day of the party, everyone I dealt with was friendly and helpful. Johnny once again came out and was talking with me about the food. I appreciate this aspect of a business, it makes you feel like you’re in a friendly environment, rather than a sterile kitchen. The food quality was amazing. Every platter was delicious, and every guest was happy with how the food turned out. The prime rib was the largest hit, not surprisingly. I couldn’t believe the value of everything as well. Please use Johnny Paisano’s for your next event, they will not disappoint at all, and will go above and beyond to make sure all your needs are met!“

“We were in the area and stopped for dinner. Great food, will be 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!“

“Great place and great people, if you are in the area you need to check out Tredici Italian Market“

“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!!“

“First you are served home made bread with beans, absolutely delicious. Next we had salad and for the main course we had lobster ravioli with shrimp with a delicate blush sauce, absolutely delicious. We finished with the homemade tiramisu. Best meal I have had.“

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

“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 ?“

“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.“

“Very good, nice service, comfortable room“

“One of the greatest day. WATCHING EAGLES ON so many large TVS. While eating greatest food. Pizza is off the charts. Cannot wait to go back“

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

“Hands down... our favorite restaurant!“

“Love this place! We come here 1-2 times a week! The staff is fantastic and the pasta is incredible..“

“I recently had the pleasure of hosting a graduation party at From the Boot in Lafayette Hill, and I cannot recommend this restaurant enough! Bri, the event coordinator, worked with me to customize my menu. She was extremely responsive to all my requests. Our server, Nick, truly made the experience exceptional. He was attentive, friendly, and ensured that everything ran smoothly throughout our buffet service, always there to refill drinks and assist the guests. The buffet itself was delicious! The selection was impressive, and everyone enjoyed the delicious pasta, chicken parm and bruschetta. Overall, the combination of great food, a nice ambiance, and outstanding service from Nick made our graduation party amazing. I highly recommend From the Boot for any special event.“

“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 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!“

“What a great time! Awesome food! Awesome service! The waitress was fantastic!“

“Love the food and the bar/wait staff are top notch. It’s a great spot to watch football or baseball and even do karaoke!“

“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!“

“My absolute favorite dining restaurant where the food has always been top notch. Po Le Cucina is my only go to place to take friends, family, and visitors to for a special dining experience. This is a must go to dining experience when you find your way to Spring House, PA“

“Our first time dinning at Radice and we had an amazing meal. The service was wonderful and the food was fresh and very delicious! Received warm greetings from everyone and the atmosphere was very comfortable, they almost make you feel at home. Definitely made a regular customer out of us on our first time there!“

“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.“

“My sister and I were looking for Italian and decided to drive by for a look. The parking lot was a little sad, but inside was really nice. I think Don was our waiter. Very knowledgeable about the menu and substitutions we might like better. Nice, helpful and friendly. Food was excellent and large portions. I couldn’t eat another bite, but we enjoyed it very much!“

“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.“

“Great food and drinks! Always consistently good.“

“Absolutely recommend the chicken piccata!
Also, their bread for the table is focaccia and it’s so damn delicious! For the quantity and the quality the price is definitely worth it!
It is our favorite go to Italian place now!“

“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.“

“Great food � great service � I Love this place It has a great atmosphere I highly recommend it �“

“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.“

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

“A family owned Italian restaurant whose owner is a chef and not just a cook.“

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

“Fantastic experience 9/13/25. Party of 10 in the wine cellar room. Our waiter Clifford was amazing ! Food was spectacular from presentation to taste.“

“Outstanding food hands down the best food, pizza was delicious, and wedding soup was on point !!“

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

“Food was incredible! I had the grilled octopus salad and linguine pescatore. The bruschetta was one of the best I have ever had. Reasonably priced.“

“Great pizza. Outstanding service.“

“What a gem! I don’t know how I’ve never noticed this place despite having been to the paint store next door so often. Easily one of the best Italian restaurants in Montco. Incredible service; everyone was super kind and accommodating and our water glasses were never empty. The food came out super fast despite several large celebrations taking place. Generous portion sizes, fresh seafood and some of the most delectable handmade pasta dishes. It was such a treat to see sacchetti on a menu outside of Italy. The pear and cheese filling and sauce were incredibly unique and the pasta was ever so delicate. They were also very accommodating of our 15 month old son. We will be back soon and next time won’t forget to BYOB!“

“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.“

“One of the most impressive Italian meals I've ever had. Everything we ordered was superb. cannot wait to go back!“