8 Best Italian Restaurants near Jackson

“love it we had so much fun in the private rooms“

“My dad’s 90th birthday celebration was a big success!! The Old Town Spaghetti Store was my first choice as the place to be for this family gathering. I wanted it to be a very special afternoon lunch for dad filled with his favorites… Fried shrimp, birthday cake and gifts!! The staff was AMAZING!! They were prompt and willing to help me get all decor (cake) set up at the table to make dad’s birthday festive!! The food, fun, and atmosphere were just what we were looking for! THANK YOU to The Old Town Spaghetti Store for EXCELLENT service!! Happy Birthday to my wonderful father, Robert Hudson!❤️ ???“

“We were driving from Nashville to Memphis for our kids’ sporting events and got hungry on the road. We searched for Italian places and found Picasso Bistro & Pizzeria. The restaurant has a nice outdoor patio that would be great for an afternoon meal or summertime dinner. Inside, the restaurant is spacious and has a separate bar area for adult fun. In the dining room, you also have a view of the pizza oven. We ordered garlic knots and cheese bread. The garlic knots were smothered in Parmesan cheese and came with marinara sauce. The cheese bread was deliciously made with the same sourdough bread as the pizza crust. It also came with three dipping sauces — garlic olive oil, pesto, and marinara. The pizza was amazing with the sourdough base. We ordered a large pepperoni to share, a chicken Parmesan calzone, and a ribeye wrap. All three were so yummy and the portions were large enough for us to take leftovers with us. The service was prompt and friendly. When drinks ran out, they refilled them quickly. In total, we spent around $100 for the four of us, which is about average for a night out with full meals, appetizers, and a couple of beers. Would definitely come back the next time we drive through Jackson, TN.“

“We had a wonderful experience at Olive Garden, and I want to personally recognize Marie, the manager, and Celina, our server, for making our visit truly exceptional.

Celina was absolutely fantastic — warm, attentive, and extremely professional. She made us feel welcomed from the moment we sat down, checked on us at just the right times, and ensured everything was perfect throughout our meal. Her positive attitude and attention to detail really stood out and elevated our dining experience.

Marie, the manager, was equally impressive. She leads with professionalism, kindness, and a genuine care for both guests and staff. It’s clear that she sets a high standard and creates a positive environment, which reflects directly in the quality of service we received. Managers like Marie make a real difference.

This visit reminded us why Olive Garden is known for great hospitality. Huge thanks to Marie and Celina for going above and beyond — we will absolutely be back and highly recommend this location.“

“I use to live in Chicago Ill and this pizza is the closest I have had since I have been living here in Tennessee. In every way I LOVE this place. Service was great, The people seemed to work very well together and Pizza was AWESOME!“

“The dining area was filthy. We love Jets, but this location was disappointing and disgusting.“

“Today there was one guy working with NO help. We ordered call in and went to pick it up, the guy was sooooo nice and so overwhelmed but I want everyone to know what a fantastic job he was doing ALONE keeping up with the lunch rush. This was at Jet’s on Oil Well Rd.“

“I ordered some hot wings extra crispy and they understood the assignment!! Wings were crispy and delicious 🤤 I highly recommend the young guy working was awesome too excellent customer service.“