22 Best Italian Restaurants near Middletown

“Spectacular dining experience between the service, Sarah and Olivia were phenomenal! The food, the scratch made fettuccine was perfectly cooked and coated with the hearty bolognese full of flavor, the eggplant app was mouthwatering and the Gorgonzola dip w/ garlic bread was incredible- they should bottle the stuff! The atmosphere was inviting and full of locals who were eager to share their recommendations! 10/10 will be back!“

“This place was hands down the best italian food restaurant i have ever had. The owner tony was a pleasure and so authentic and personable. The waiter service by josh was amazing and he was so helpful with service and opportunities. The food was fantastic and so truly italian. The best italian food my family and I have ever had with amazing service and kindness.“

“The piadina are amazing along with the homemade pasta and prepared items. The Portsmouth store is much easier to access than Middletown (parking) and the staff are great. I would give 5 stars if they were open til at least 5:30pm weeknights. It’s hard to get there by 5pm and I imagine they lose quite a bit of business from those of us wanting to grab dinner on the way home from work.“

“it has a really nice atmosphere . the employees are very friendly I do recommend it to family and friends that would like to take a trip to Newport Beach ⛱️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏖️ in Rhode Island“

“Pizza was delicious! Expectations exceeded! We ordered a pepperoni & pesto pizza and it was perfection!
Just the kind of comfort food we were looking for to tie in the night!
Thank you guys for being open late and cooking up some great pizza at an affordable price next to our hotel!🍻“

“It was delicious. The food was really good and the atmosphere was so comfortable. Our bartender Rowen was on top of it. The kitchen went out of their way to make our experience the best. Oooh and the tiramisu was so yummy. Thank you all for a wonderful meal.“

“We went in hopes of getting some outstanding Italian food. While the food was good and the area was bustling, it was not great. Our server was quite busy but she still did a wonderful job and was very knowledgeable. The air conditioning blows directly on to a row of tables and creates a slight issue. The table of ten next to us was VERY loud and didn’t help but they were just annoying, not rude. My wife had fish which was quite tasty and I had the bolognese which was ok, but that’s about it. Good cocktails and a vibrant bar scene if you looking for one. Recommend but not highly.“

“Great food and a great time! The owner spent a lot of time talking with us and sharing stories of the history of the property. A wonderful evening.“

“Absolutely delectable! Every single thing was perfect from the bread & tasty olive oil, to the main meal. Service was excellent. Atmosphere is comfortable & homey. Perfect from start to finish, nice staff & absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!“

“I can’t believe it took us so long to dine here. This is hands down the best food I’ve had in a very long time. Ambiance 10/10, service 10/10 and food 100/10. The street corn ravioli was out of this world. I also tried the peach & prosciutto bruschetta which was savory & sweet and just sooo good. I kept seeing this Bloody Mary type of cocktail going out so I had to order one. This drink was AMAZING. It was called “Caprese my name” which consisted of vodka, basil, tomato and get this…pasta water! Serve in a martini glass with a little mozzarella ball garnish. The most delicious drink I’ve ever had. This place is amazing and I highly recommend it if you’re in town!!!“

“Beautiful cozy atmosphere (especially during the holidays!) and great food every time! Highly recommend.“

“absolutely amazing and authentic northern Italian cuisine! I felt like I was transported back to Tuscany. such delightful and hidden gem!“

“I have nothing but respect for these people. We were doing utility work today on the restaurant and when we were leaving, they sat us down and treated us to a lunch free of charge. This is definitely a place that everyone should check out because people like this deserve all the business they can get ! Thank you again!“

“Great food service supported by an excellent staff. Consistently delicious!!“

“My family tried Steve's tonight for the first time and we will most definitely be returning for more! Absolutely amazing!“

“Delicious eggplant fries and pizza to die for. 😋“

“Delicious slices available made for a fast and convenient 20 minute break. Great NY style here!“

“BEST TRIVIA EVER! Every Thursday at 6:00!“

“Fantastic dinner tonight from the appetizer to the Baccala, great flavor and always the best atmosphere at the bar!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a great experience with Theressa at Nikolas Pizza! Our varsity team was playing nearby at St. George’s Arena, and she was incredibly friendly, professional, and responsive while taking our order. We placed a very large order, and everything was handled perfectly. The food was delivered exactly at the time we requested, and every item was clearly labeled just as we asked, which was especially important because of food allergies on the team. That level of care and attention really meant a lot to us. We would absolutely call Nikolas Pizza again when we’re in the area and highly recommend them—especially if you’re working with a big group. Excellent service all around!“

“Stopped in on a whim. Great pizza and salad at very reasonable prices. Highly recommend.“

“Setting was spectacular, the entire hotel is gorgeous but the restaurant was very classy and enjoyable. Great food, great service, great drinks, everything was very very good. One of the best places in Newport that actually has open reservations on a summer weekend and *free* parking too! Not sure how this is only 3*“