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“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“I am new to the Dallas and surrounding areas and just learned about this place. Delightfully Delicious, 5 ⭐️’s across the board ! Satisfied customer 👍🏾🥙“

“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!“

“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.“

“I just had the chicken piccata from the new chef and let me tell you this chef knows what he’s doing. I’ve eaten at his former restaurant Daniel in New York, a Michelin 3-star restaurant and this classic dish brought a little taste of Manhattan straight to Texas.

The noodles were cooked perfectly al dente the flavors were bright and balanced, and the capers added just the right punch. It’s fresh, appealing, and full of real craftsmanship.

Pro tip: cleanse your palate with a little lemon sorbet before diving in. If you don’t have sorbet, sparkling water or even a slice of cucumber works great.

Wow! what a neighborhood gem. Highly recommended Grade A“

“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.“

“Really enjoyed the food, recommend it!“

“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!“

“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!!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Eating at Olive Garden never disappoints. But our server Jonathan makes the lunch experience even better. He always was ahead our needs, bread, drinks, food, etc, he took care of every detail. Thanks Jonathan we will be back!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻“

“Napoli’s has the best Italian food in Rowlett. The owners are very sweet and I feel like family every time I visit. Must try the Canolli for dessert! The New York style pizza is amazing! I have tried everything there and it is all great food!“

“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.“

“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!“

“We as a group of elderly 65-92 enjoyed ourselves with laughter, conversation and good meal our way. The waitress did not mind the special instructions for each person. The manager was accommodating to our need of special location in the restaurant. Our second holiday luncheon and we will be going back again. Great food. The service was great and timely.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Visited on a weekday and had a wonderful experience! The restaurant wasn’t crowded, and we were seated immediately. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, which made us feel comfortable right away. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Everything was timely and well prepared. Overall, a fantastic dining experience — will definitely be coming 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!!!!“

“A blast from the past I felt like I walked into the '80s. The staff was wonderful. The atmosphere and lighting was exceptional. There is no seating inside, but we were allowed to take the table and chairs outside and tailgated in the front with our four pizzas. If you've been to New York and tried their Pizza, this is the closest thing you'll find in Texas. The margarita pizza was delicious. The braised cupped pepperoni was perfect. The aloha pineapple that was juicy mouth-watering with excellent Canadian bacon. You can tell that the sauce was homemade and love was put in by the chef. I look forward to taking my friends back and enjoying this new find. I think we are going to make it a tradition with our group growing each visit. If you haven't tried it, you must try and see for yourself. If you've never been to New York, no need to go. It has came to you. Thanks, heirloom Pizza“