41 Best Italian Restaurants in Memphis

“After traveling and enjoying fine Italian food I came back to Memphis with a craving of gnocchi.. quick google search brought me here !! And I’m so glad it did !! The fried green tomatoes and cornbread were delicious apps to start off !! A few mixed drinks and a glass of wine soothed the mood . The Gnocchi did not disappoint and the “ blue crab “ spaghetti was a pleasant surprise!! But the desert!!! The CHOCOLATE STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING ….Let me be clear … BEST DESERT IN ALL MY TRAVELS !! Cannot recommend Andrew Michael’s enough“

“Yummy brunch menu . Great service !“

“Our waitress Maddie was spectacular! Definitely made our anniversary night. We got the ricotta cheesecake that was beautiful and even said Happy Anniversary on it. Can’t wait to be back, thanks!“

“One of my FAVORITE places to have dinner. Exceptional food and service. Always welcoming and accommodating!!!“

“Absolute best Italian in Memphis! Love this place, freshly made pastas.“

“Very impressed with our decision to get the seafood pasta and the Fess Parker Riesling. Sat at the bar and bartender was attentive to us. I will admit I was quite taken aback by the $12.50 surcharge to have our entree and salad split between my mom and I. Did the research to confirm whether this was standard surcharge pricing to split food items and it was above the average price for this.“

“Found Dino's on a whim (thanks to Google Maps) today looking for a spot to eat after getting at the zoo. Really nice place and good food. Am glad we found it.“

“Great service great food. Hudson was the best server we have ever experienced. Very attentive and so kind. My wife and I split the Spinach Manicotti. Was great, warm, and filling! Great night all around. Will sure be coming back!“

“Best pizza I’ve ever had. Def try the bbq pizza.“

“We have been going here for years and the food and service was starting to decline over the last year. We went again last week and everything had improved tremendously. Apparently new members of the original family took it over and everything was really good again. The food was excellent as was the service. The atmosphere was much brighter as well. We are going again tonight.“

“They are the very best restaurant in town.“

“My friend picked this spot for her birthday. We love the simple things that make the best memories. Was such a lovely experience. Pretty nice learning some history too; sad to say I’d never been before. Sometimes trying new things really has its advantages! The food was delicious and full of flavor, we didn’t want to put our forks down. The grouper and ravioli were divine! Didn’t leave any spinach dip to spare and she loves a fresh salad with homemade dressing. Service was superb! Jade was so pleasant and we couldn’t have been more satisfied with her attentiveness and kindness. She definitely made the evening more enjoyable! Even brought our dessert (amazing bread pudding) with a candle for the birthday girl. All in all, very satisfying dinner and worth every penny! I am already looking forward to my next visit!“

“Never purchased anything I didn’t like!“

“Joseph was our waiter tonight and I just want to send a shout out for his professionalism and wonderful demeanor. Hope to dine here again and look forward to him helping us again. The PARHAM’S“

“Thank you Cocozza for such a great time! Your sauce is better than mine and I loved the meatballs. I need recipes lol. That cannoli was the best too. Usually it is so chewy at other restaurants. It was crunchy and creamy perfection. I also recommend the bruschetta and the calamari starters. Your staff was so engaging and they made my birthday so much fun. They took the time to answer questions, even about the restaurant itself and artwork. Very engaging and professional. We will be back because this is now my favorite restaurant!“

“This is seriously my favorite place the get food. Love everything from the staff to the over all vibe.“

“Fantastic!“

“We love this place! We just picked up a Loaded Pizza. They only use the freshest ingredients and the staff is friendly and funny. Always a pleasure!“

“I’ve picked food up and had it delivered, and everything was fantastic both times. I’ve already referred several friends and hope to join them there to dine-in soon. If you haven’t been yet, I encourage you to give them a try.“

“I've been here twice and got the Rib-Eye Steak yes it has a price to it but when i say its absolutely worth it I promise you it is I get it cooked medium and its so juicy and packed with flavor ill definitely be getting it more and my waitress Shelby has been super lovey and attentive they have great staff here“

“We have been to Venice Kitchen several times, once at a big birthday party in their special dining room, twice for lunch, once with a Date Night partner. Every time, the food and service are exemplary. I especially love the craab chowder, but it’s all just delicious. And very down-home.“

“Chefs kiss 💋 the best pizza“

“Absolutely amazing food. The staff was extremely friendly and very helpful“

“FANTASTIC ...VERY PLEASED...“

“This is one of Memphis‘s finest restaurants, very, very very highly recommended“

“I usually get takeout from this Olive Garden, and my order is usually correct, but sometimes not. Tonight, my to-go server, Adair, went above and beyond any takeout experience that I have ever had in my 6 years of going to the Wolfchase Olive Garden. Adair is to be commended for his attention to the details of the customer's order. Nowadays it is rare to get this type of service, and this man will go far with this type of work ethic.“

“My husband and I just stopped in for a quick bite (2pm in the afternoon) and and enjoyed the south Philly and the Italian Beef- highly recommend. However, I was a bit disappointed in the atmosphere of the place. The ceiling was falling down or missing in places, there was no ice available in the drink machine, and several of the tables were dirty. I’m all about supporting local but you’ve got to put a little effort into it. Sorry to be negative but I want you to be successful!“

“Food was delicious and cooked perfectly. I ordered the steak gorgonzola alfredo and soup. The unlimited bread sticks were outstanding as always and my steak was tender and seasoned well with the sauce. The server was efficient but not very friendly. She just took the order effectively and delivered refills when asked. It wasn't bad service, just not as friendly as I usually receive.“

“My family was in town for a burial of our loved one. We stopped at Pizza Hut after. There was 20 plus of us. The waitress, Kelly, was very accommodating for all of us. She went above and beyond to meet our thirsty requests and arranged the dinner room to fit us all so we could sit together. Our pizza was delicious and fast. Strongly recommend“

“I have been eating at their South Parkway location my entire life. I have not been disappointed ever!!! All of the negative comments are just absurd because the staff is great and so is the food. I ❤️Coletta's????“

“My server was Diago, and he was very polite to my dad and I (saying mamm/sir). The food was amazing, and it did not take long at all, but it was not very but also not slow but over all 5 stars and definitely recamend.“

“This was our First Time coming to Jets Pizza. BBQ Chicken, Spinach and Feta Bread was fantastic. Outstanding Customer Service provided by Dawn, John , and Greg. We will come back to Try the Deep Dish specialty.“

“Great experience at Rotolo’s. Great food and entertainment!!“

“Their chicken philly is AMAZING“

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Coletta’s Catering for a wedding on 9/20, and I cannot say enough great things about this amazing team! They went above and beyond their catering duties, even helping with cleanup and breakdown for a very intricate event. The food was absolutely delicious, and I can’t wait to visit their restaurant soon. If you’re looking for exceptional service and mouthwatering dishes, you can’t go wrong with Coletta’s Catering!“

“I went to Exline's Pizza on Austin Peay. I often take something from Memphis back with me when I return to where I live. I got an around the world pizza, caramel cake and a brownie. The pizza was great and the customer service was even better. Tameka and Junior were great today, and made my experience amazing. The great service iswhat keeps me coming back.“

“For starters, I was placed on hold for twenty minutes before I hung up and called back. I finally got the order placed. I was told I would receive it in around 57 minutes. I called back 1 hour and 30 minutes later and was told it’s coming. Twenty minutes later I called back and the manager answered. I was apologized to and told the driver was about to leave with it. The driver apologized when he arrived and said the other driver neglected to bring my order, so it just sat there. After he left I opened the pizza box to find a cold pizza with a 4” crust around the edge and had sat so long that the bottom was stuck to the box. I called back and was given the run around, so I asked for the manager. The manager offered to make thing right and send a fresh pizza to me. An hour and a half later I’m realizing that the replacement pizza isn’t coming. I’d like to call back again just to see what they say this time, but I guess it’s probably best to bid Marco’s farewell. Way to go and thanks for nothing!“

“The service was great. Veronica had the sweetest demeanor. We got a chance to meet the cook, Mike. Our hat goes off to him for such a superbly prepares meal.😋 We ordered the fish and spaghetti 🍝 meal. OMG- just down right delicious!!!!!! We will definitely be back AND tell some friends.“

“The pizza has been a hit and miss lately. Just a lil seasoning on that meat or sauce will do!!! However the Salads are excellent every thing was fresh and delicious . I paid for extra and they gave extra… Salads are the best in town with a decent price.“

“Lovely food and fantastic service.“

“The waiter was awesome D.J. The food and service was amazing.“