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!“

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

“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 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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Roman Cucina is absolutely wonderful. Authentic Italian dishes with rich, bold flavors and fresh ingredients made with real care. Pasta is perfectly cooked and the sauces are incredible. Staff are warm, attentive, and welcoming every visit. Perfect for date night or family dinner.“

“We use Pizza Vibes for take out. Specifically, they have a GLUTEN FREE pizza that is really good and size-able too.

I have tried GF pizzas from other places and they are always very small and not big enough to share.

All the toppings are great here too. Pepperoni done just right, where it curls up just a little. We also had a Margherita pizza that had a perfect blend of ingredients with a tasty bit of garlic.

I wish I had taken pictures, but we ate it all too fast!

We will be back, for sure!“

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

“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.“

“Had dinner with friends here and we love it. The service was great and the food- from the pizza to the pasta dishes, were awesome. Surprised to see the final bill- expected to pay more for that quality/quality of food. Will definitely recommend, can't wait to be back.“

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

“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 !!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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 was surprised at the quality and quantity of the food. The wings are a good size and we really liked the buffalo sauce. The pizza was a good size. I dont think I like their bbq sauce but over all the bread and cheese was good. Ill order a different kind of pizza next time. I also had a Greek salad, and it also was a nice size. Being that the price was good and the size of the food I got was good, I woild say this is a good value, so I will definitely be back.“

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

“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!“

“10/10 food, Go and enjoy!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“It’s actually pretty good. The pizza toppings are generous, they did not skimp out, although more expensive than your average Dominos or Pizza Hut, probably because it’s local. It tasted great really, bought the Supreme pizza with a pasta salad. Pasta salad was refreshing but could use more condiments/toppings like black olives and basil. Pizza was great tho. The inside of the restaurant has lots of space but there’s a lot of smoke so be careful if you have asthma. Would recommend this place“

“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!!!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“This is scrumptious Italian food!!! Please to try the pizza they grade their own cheese which makes the piece of taste very different and very authentic!! They also have the best eggplant Parmesan in the city!! Bonus is you can BYOB, so there's NOT a bar tab!!! GENIOUS!!!!“

“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“

“The Olive Garden on Stacy in Allen Is outstanding whether you want to dine in or order to go. Liz and the ladies at the front desk are delightful! They are so helpful making everytime a great family time. I even made a mistake on my order to be delivered and Liz called me up tp make it right and easy to correct! That's service Above and Beyond! Thank You All for great service and Fabulous food ALWAYS!“

“Everything was very delicious, we loved the place. good atmosphere and food.“

“Pizza was made with quality fresh ingredients and did not skimp. Very very good pizza.“

“Ordered takeout for the first time tonight. Was not disappointed.
The calamari is super yummy and they actually give you a whole lemon for it. I have never experienced that at an Italian joint. The manicotti I ordered was STUFFED with ricotta and had plenty of cheese on top. I also received 4 huge complimentary bread rolls covered in butter and parm. Hostess at the front was super adorable and really nice. This is my new comfort food place <3 thanks y'all!!“

“Hands down the best pizza I’ve ever had. Not only is the quality exceptionally high, the service is impeccable!!! 10/10!!! We will be making frequent trips to support this amazing restaurant!“

“What amazing food top notch and had a smoked old fashion Gabi and Layla and Jose did a class A presentation for drinks and serves“