11 Best Italian Restaurants near Lake Wylie

“We used to go there when it was a sushi/Japanese restaurant. We went today with no expectations,there was only one other car there,so I didn't have high hopes.On arrival we were met by a great hostess and seated immediately.The menu wasn't huge for lunch,but just enough to not be overwhelming.It was me,my husband,3 year old son and super picky 12 year old daughter.Me and my son got water and my husband got a soda and daughter a sweet tea. The sodas were off so they both ended up with sweet tea that they liked.We ordered the bread plate and special of the day crab cakes.The bread plate was $5 and was worth every penny. It had bread with an oil and vinegarette dip and also fresh mozzarella and tomatoes.The crab cakes were delicious with a tomato,mushroom,corn slaw.My daughter ordered the burger with just cheese and ketchup of course and it came with fries. It was huge and on a chibbata bun, she couldn't even finish it. My husband had the penne Bolognese he loved it. I had linguine with clams. They were huge in the shell clams just not clams thrown in.It came with bread and one was burnt,but the amazing waitress replaced it no problem. The prices are great for the amount of food and quality you get. Will be back for sure.“

“This place is magnificent! The food, service and atmosphere were all top notch. We are so happy that we found an absolute gem here in Gastonia!“

“We had a great meal and service tonight. Allison took excellent care of us. It was a birthday party and there was 10 of us. We were loud but we had a number of miserable people complaining. Didn't phase our group any. Happy New Year to all.“

“Food was amazing. Really great service. Not sure why there is any bad reviews unless they were short staffed one night...but I would encourage Italian foodies to give it a go again. I love the aranccini, salmon, pesto, and fresh to order pasta. I love the ambiance with the Italian music and it's not a chain restaurant.“

“The meatballs are delish and the eggplant was cooked perfectly! Focaccia was light and airy, flavorful! I was searching for good italian, found it!“

“I just left Lake Wylie Pizza, picked up a couple to go pizzas. we are in the process of moving to Lake Wylie and I happen to mention it to the cashier ( whose name I did not catch but who is absolutely phenomenal ) And she made sure to provide paper plates and plenty of napkins. everyone there is super friendly and it was one of the best customer experiences I have had in a long time! keep up the good work ladies! thank you guys for making my day!!“

“My experience was amazing. Our server, Madeline, was awesome, hands down. She was very, very polite while serving us. Checked on me and my wife to make sure we had everything we wanted & need. Kept a smile on her face. She definitely gave the atmosphere a great feeling. Plus, the food was very good. Thank you again, Madeline & Olive Garden ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Amazing food and service! Our first visit and we will definitely will be back to try more amazing things! ❤️“

“I recently visited Mario’s Pizza, and I was impressed! The atmosphere was inviting and the restaurant was very clean. The staff provided excellent service (Alyssa) making sure our meal was enjoyable from start to finish.

The food was delicious. We tried a veggie pizza topped with a generous amount of fresh vegetables, including olives, green peppers, and red onions. The crust was crisp, and the flavors were well balanced. We also ordered a tortellini dish with broccoli, which was tasty as well as a classic ziti with marinara sauce that was rich and comforting.

Parking was easy to find, and overall, the experience was fantastic. Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving quality pizza and Italian dishes!“

“The veal marsala is delicious And don’t forget get to get the stuffed Zeppoli’s“

“Great food and the workers are so nice!!“