50 Best Italian Restaurants near Murphy

“Food was excellent, atmosphere is very intimate and quiet. Cool place.“

“Yummy. Best pizza in town“

“Food was delicious, service was great except it was disappointing when they asked us if we celebrated an occasion but then didn't really make it special so don't except them to bring out anything to make someone feel special because they don't do that.“

“Went there last night, awesome service, amazing food, the stuffed mushrooms were off the chart, along with our entrees! Staff made you feel like you were in Italy. Best Italian I have ever eaten. Hopefully we can get back out that way again soon!! Might have to have dessert the next time!!“

“Great food every time and the service is always excellent. We especially like Victoria who is always pleasant and eager to make our experience top notch.“

“Excellent authentic Italian food...party of 5 went for Mother's Day and each of us had a different dish. Everything was excellent including cocktails. Service was great and attentive. Will definitely go back for lunch and dinner. Finally a great Italian restaurant close to us!“

“it was our second visit to Besa's The food was absolutely wonderful !! Great service !! I had the Spaghetti, the works and my hubby had penne pomodaro. No hesitations about going back“

“The food is really tasty, and the prices are great!“

“My family loves MoMo Italian Kitchen! From the relaxing ambiance w a child friendly yard to excellent, consistently yummy food, it can’t be beat!“

“My first dish there was earlier this year it was amazing the owner husband prepared it, I returned on December 23,2024 an it was unsatisfied. The pork cheeks were burnt ,pasta was very adente. Well the owner wife had it remade same problem. Now it's not my favorite dish anymore.“

“This pizza is absolutely delicious. It’s NOT basic! They have the really good, super-stretchy cheese, big slices and the various pizza flavors are very seasoned. They’re not stingy with ingredients, either. I especially love the margarita pizza… it’s very garlicky and flavorful!

The first time I came I kept my expectations low because… pizza is pizza.

But not this spot.

My entire family LOVES pizza vibes and we love the service and we love how close it is to our house. We even ordered a huge amount for our Super Bowl party for our friends to enjoy, too. Highly recommend!!!!“

“Such a great experience from start to finish! We were greeted by friendly staff, enjoyed amazing drinks at the bar, and had incredible service from our waitress Noel, her recommendations were spot on. The bruschetta and fresh bread were delicious, and my sausage mozzarella was perfectly cooked with a generous portion. Dessert was the perfect ending, the homemade cheesecake was my favorite! Every staff member was welcoming and professional. We’ve definitely found our new comfort-food spot and will be back!“

“What a great experience we had. We sat at the bar and Aubree was our bartender. Great service and great food. We will definitely be back.“

“Been there many times and never disappointed! The food is GREAT and is just like back home... NYC. If you want the real thing... this is the place.“

“The Oar House in Rockwall was an amazing Valentine’s dinner experience. Everything from the food to the service was absolutely top-notch. The seabass was cooked perfectly — flavorful, tender, and one of the best I’ve had. My wife ordered the steak, and it was incredibly tender and cooked exactly right. You can tell they take pride in the quality of their food. The service was flawless from start to finish. The manager, Will, did an outstanding job ensuring everything ran smoothly and that we had a great experience. His attention to detail and professionalism really stood out. This was a memorable evening, and we will definitely be back. Highly recommend The Oar House to anyone looking for a great dining experience in Rockwall.“

“Absolutely wonderful experience. The food was so good ! And the waiter we had was so friendly. great service and great food. Highly recommend.“

“Such a cute little family owned italian restaurant. The pizza was 10 outta 10! Fresh, hot and delicious with great New York style crust. The owner kicked in a few garlic knots and thier awesome red sauce. Can't wait to go back and try some of thier signature dishes! Dont skip out on this place! its a must try in Garland.“

“Ordered the lunch special today and Boy do I tell you it was amazing!!! Just perfect! This place will be my first choice for lunch from now on !!!“

“Absolutely delicious pizza, chicken caesar and garlic knots … on time delivery and food was hot and very fresh tasting!!! Will definitely order again!“

“Niki's Italian in Plano is your cozy neighborhood restaurant. It's a place for a quiet meal for two or where you and your friends can enjoy terrific food and friendship. My wife and I discovered Niki's this afternoon for lunch and we were beyond delighted! Chef Arber, a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, knows how to put out culinary masterpieces that dazzle the taste buds. His experience included working for five years at a Michelin two star restaurant in Manhattan. Chef Arber is friendly and outgoing and spent some time visiting with us. My wife had a Caesar salad followed by chicken piccata. The chicken was tender and juicy enhanced by the lemon, butter, and caper sauce. These sat atop perfectly cooked pasta. I had a mixed green salad with the most tantalizing red salad dressing. I had spaghetti and meat sauce. I asked if he could give me an arrabiata sauce, which he did, and he definitely brought out the full flavor of the tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices. We completed our meal with the most delicate, freshly made tiramisu. It was so light, we could barely keep it from rising off the plate into our mouths. All in all, this is now our neighborhood Italian place.“

“Can't say enough good things about this place! Staff is incredibly nice and helpful. Would be a great spot for a date night. Romantic feel but still casual. Very reasonably priced. I guarantee you will NOT be disappointed.“

“Giovanni Italian Restaurant is not just a great place to eat — it’s a fantastic place to connect. The atmosphere is welcoming and lively, making it easy to strike up conversations and meet new people. The food is consistently delicious, and the service is exceptional, which makes it ideal for business lunches, networking meetups, or casual gatherings with friends and colleagues. If you’re looking for a spot in Rockwall that combines great food, outstanding service, and a social, community-friendly vibe, Giovanni is the place to be.“

“We are from Oklahoma and wanted some real Italian food and let me tell you this place was amazing the Alfredo sauce tasted fresh garlic knots was perfect! when we come back to Texas this will be a have to stop by!“

“Really enjoyed the food, recommend it!“

“Great service and good food“

“Five star food! Food continues to be delicious every time we went, and service is amazing. If you are looking for good NY style pizza, you must visit this restaurant. Just the right amount of sauce, and cheese! This has been one of my favorite restaurants so far!!“

“First time here
I can give them four stars in total.
But the garlic bread we ordered wasn't even close to garlic bread.It just looked like a bread with butter.
The cheese bread was good .Also we ordered spinach calzone it was just ok .“

“I found out that this location has closed but I believe another location owned by the same family is called Amoretto Italian Restaurant off of Spring Creek Pkwy. Anyway, the food my family and I have had here has always been fresh and delicious! We're sad to see the closer location to us shut down but we will visit Amoretto soon! highly recommend! 5 out of 5!“

“This place has great food and they are always friendly.“

“Best pizza in Plano, and it's not even close. We have been ordering Marinaras for years and they have only improved with the new Sicilian crust option. Veggies are always very fresh, and the marinara and alfredo sauces have excellent flavor. The stromboli is also fantastic!“

“Here to say we've ordered a variety of items from Dough a half dozen times now and they have proven to be consistently delicious 🍕. Tonight we had a pepperoni jalapeno pizza and a veggie alfredo pizza. Yum!“

“My family and I have been looking for the world’s best New York style pizza since moving to Plano. This is hands down the best pizza in Plano! They make their dough and sauce fresh every day!“

“We have been trying pizza restaurants for months and haven't found anything we really enjoy. Emily's is SO good. The crust, toppings, and sauce are excellent. We're addicted.“

“I've been craving pizza for a few days so I decided to give this place a shot. They sell pizza by the slice so it's perfect for lunch. I had 2 slices (supreme, and pepperoni) and a Mexican coke in a bottle for ten bucks and change. They are very generous with the toppings. That supreme slice was STACKED with meat and veggies. It was so good. I'm definitely going back. I saw that they have beer on tap and a small bar. The place has plenty of seating room and the staff is very helpful and friendly. I should have taken a picture of the menu but it slipped my mind. Highly recommended, give them a shot.“

“10/10 food, Go and enjoy!“

“Everything was perfect. No wait for our reservation took a party of 15 with ease. Perfect and attentive service. The homemade food was fantastic and fresh absolutely delicious. The stuffed mushrooms are to die for, the sauce you will dream about forever. It tastes as wonderful as it has for the last 7 years. The chicken marsala was amazing and the pizzas were fantastic. Love the dessert. Everything was just perfect. Best place to hold a party . Thank you we always have a wonderful time.

Vegetarian options: Love the vegetarian pizza ?. All kinds of vegetarian recipes so delicious.

Dietary restrictions: Very nice about checking on dietary issues. Very helpful ?

Parking: Safe well lit parking lot.“

“Food was hot but not seasoned well. Staff was friendly and attentive“

“The server Chris was amazing! We had this dish at another location but we found out that location didn’t follow the traditional recipe. We asked for the dish to be custom.

Chris escalated the request to the manager Shane. Shane was able to make things happen. They both had great active listening skills.
We will definitely be returning. Do yourself a favor and ask for Chris to be your server.“

“I loved it just like the Plano location I go to , this one was way smaller and I think less staff or rooms . I was there for awhile but even with that I was beyond amazed with the the people !!! Great services and loved how everything was explained .. and willing to advice with questions.“

“Super delicious food and the atmosphere is very nice and comfortable, and the owner is the nicest❣️“

“My wife and I wanted to go out to eat on our wedding anniversary and I picked olive garden since the last time we were there it was great. I really do not eat out much I hate to pay so much more when I can make it better at home. Mike the lunch manager was great, the food was really good! The eggplant parmigiana was very good. I have tried to make it at home but it was always ok . My hats off to everybody there, you all did great!“

“We came in tonight and overall had a nice experience. Service was a little slow and our waiter seemed a bit overwhelmed, but what really stood out was Marco, who I believe is the manager. He was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure guests were taken care of. His attitude and professionalism really made a difference and turned the experience around for us. You can tell he truly cares about the restaurant and the customers. Marco is a great example of what hospitality should look like, and Olive Garden is lucky to have him!“

“I got a pepperoni and smoked bacon pizza and it was one of the best pizzas I’ve had“

“Cute little place with delicious pasta! I have tried different pastas they serve and all of them were on point!!!!!! Service is also great, Eduardo was very polite, friendly and had great recommendation on the menu. Also service is quick, so if you are using the Tesla Supercharger, this is the best spot to stop. I wish they could open a location in Fort Worth because that is where I live!“

“This place was on point. Great value for the money. Quality of food and drink was good and staff was friendly and attentive. We will be back!“

“Its Olive Garden, you can pretty much expect the same thing from any location. Cant go to olive garden without getting the salad and breadsticks. For the main I got the chicken alfredo either tortellini pasta. I wasnt expecting the tortellini to be filled! The flavor of the sauce and the pasta was really good, and the chicken was so tender. You get a lot of food for the money, from this plate i was able to make 3 meals out of it! Service is really good at this location. You cant really go wrong here.“

“If you're looking for great pizza in North Texas, stop what you're doing and head to Harloom Pizza in Plano. Quite simply, it's the best pizza I've had in Texas.

What makes it special isn't one thing—it's the combination. The sauce tastes incredibly fresh, the cheese has just the right touch of saltiness without overpowering the pie, and the dough might be the real star of the show. The crust has that perfect balance of chew, crunch, and flavor, finished with just the right amount of char.

Every ingredient feels intentional, and every bite reminds you why great pizza doesn't need gimmicks. Harloom gets the fundamentals exactly right.
10/10. I'll absolutely be back. 🍕🔥“

“The pizza was delicious!!! Our waiter Steve was so nice and very helpful!!! I will definitely be a regular there and highly recommend it!!!!“

“Had lunch here and tried their flatbread pizza ( the veggie and chicken with pineapple) and it was soo delicious. The staff was so kind and attentive and the restaurant was clean. I definitely recommend this spot!“

“Zuko’s Pizza was recommended to us and did not disappoint! From the warm greeting at the door to the attentive service, we felt welcome right away. They only take cash, Zelle, or Cash App—not a problem these days. I had the Chicken Murphy—flavorful sauce, perfectly cooked mushrooms, just the right kick—absolute chef’s kiss! My husband had spaghetti with marinara and Italian sausage, with generous portions and a homemade-tasting sauce. Small, clean seating area and friendly staff all the way till we finished eating.Can’t wait to come back for the pizza!“