39 Best Italian Restaurants in Memphis

“Yummy brunch menu . Great service !“

“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“

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

“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!“

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

“This was a wonderful meal. Everything we ordered was phenomenal. The service here was excellent. Everyone was incredibly friendly and attentive. The style of the restaurant is comfortable and calming. Even my daughter’s kids meal came out excellent and I often find most establishments pay little thought to making the kids meals have any type of quality. Incredible meal to end the day on.“

“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!“

“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.“

“They are the very best restaurant in town.“

“We had an amazing experience at Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza on Madison. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients. Everything we ordered was full of flavor, and the drinks were just as good. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making it a great spot to enjoy dinner and drinks. The service was also very good; everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel taken care of. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Never purchased anything I didn’t like!“

“We've gone here a few times. I enjoy the atmosphere. It has an old Italian mob vibe. The service can be a bit slow but very friendly. The food is pretty good. The free bread and butter is top notch. I've had multiple items here. The blackened chicken sandwich was great, the pizza I've had was alright, and the baked potato is pretty basic.“

“Hear me out - I visited Olive Garden in Southaven about 5 years ago for the first time and concluded that it was overrated and not what I expected and very much bland and basic. Fast forward to now - I decided to give it another try and let me tell you THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! They changed my mind at this location for sure! Everyone was so kind, I was seated quickly and probably had the best server in the building. She was so attentive to my needs and checked in every few minutes. The building was packed with a work engagement happening so I figured the food would take a bit to come out… it did not! Food came out lighting fast! I had barely eaten my appetizer when my main dish was coming right out! Everything was hot and fresh. Like burn your mouth hot. It was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. I must say, my mind is changed and I now love Olive Garden. I feel like I have to come to this one every time now for this experience lol. 10 out of 10. Staff and cooks are on their stuff here.“

“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.“

“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“

“Service was so good I felt like I was in a Michelin star restaurant!! It's been a while since I visited but the food was fresh, salad was as good as I remembered and the calamari was tender and not rubbery. Couldn't eat my entrees, was too full.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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????“

“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“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“FANTASTIC ...VERY PLEASED...“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

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

“Their chicken philly is AMAZING“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“We absolutely loved the pizza and the salads are delicious. Thank you to Cindy for providing amazing customer service!!! Cindy greeted upon entry, explained questions we had about menu selections, and made sure everything was fresh!! Thank you Cindy!!“

“Lovely food and fantastic service.“

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