27 Best Italian Restaurants near Cave Spring

“So good & in the same plaza as my new favorite Dollar Tree.😊 Highlander might have the best pizza crust in town. I'll have to go back to double-check.😉“

“Samantha is a wonderful waitress, exceptional service !!“

“This is hands down the best family-owned pizza place in Roanoke! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warm, friendly service that makes you feel right at home. The owners and staff truly care about their customers, and it shows in every detail.

The food is absolutely incredible. Their pizza is out of this world—perfectly baked with a soft crust, generous toppings, and rich, flavorful sauce. The steak sandwiches are packed full of flavor and cooked to perfection, and the manicotti tastes just like something you’d find in a homemade Italian kitchen. Every dish is fresh, hearty, and made with so much love and pride.

Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite with the family or sitting down for a relaxing meal, this place never disappoints. It’s the kind of spot you can’t wait to come back to again and again. Roanoke is lucky to have such a gem!“

“I was expecting the meal to be good, but not THAT good. Everything was outstanding. The chili crisp burrata was a must-get appetizer as well as the roasted olives which were so warm and buttery… chefs kiss. Both pasta dishes we got were perfectly cooked, brilliantly flavored, and proportioned beautifully.
Also a huge shoutout to the bar for having $5 mocktails! The bartenders made me the most delicious mocktail I may have ever had.“

“Great local, family owned restaurant to use for catering events. Easy to work with, VERY reasonable pricing, delivered at no charge, and, of course, delicious food!“

“Food and service for takeout are terrific. Phone orders are very efficient and polite. In all the years I've been going there (more than twenty years) they have only made one mistake with my order and left out a house salad. The only drawback is that, like every other place in town, their prices have risen considerably in recent years. Our favorites are the round pizza, calzone, the grilled chicken salad and sicilian pizza. It was transferred to another part of the family when Terry and her husband retired about six months ago and there has been no change in service or quality.“

“Had a long day at the office and was craving a creamy ceaser salad and some firm breadsticks, and well let’s just say after a wonderful customer service experience with their waiter Daniel, I was craving another kind of breadstick if you know what I mean. Whooo weee. Daniel has a face that belongs as a contestant on Love Island and customer service abilities well beyond his years. He was caring, attentive, and very generous, all great qualities to have as a man (P.S ladies he’s single 🤭) anyways I slammed a few glasses of wine with my meal, and walked out the door very pleased and aroused. I was overall very pleased with my experience and will be revisiting this Olive Garden again!“

“They have very good Chicago pizza. It’s the best pizza I have ever had. Best place to order pizza from in my opinion. Get the Chicago. It will make you smack your grandma.“

“The food & service were outstanding. Great place to dine“

“I have to say I was disappointed tonight. I’ve been eating here for quite some time, but I must mention how awful the owner was to his staff. I overheard him belittle his staff on numerous occasions. He made a comment that if he had to be there, they were going to feel it. He called one of the staff junior a few times. A staff person brought him more of those little oil dishes, and he snapped that he didn’t need those. He seemed intoxicated by hugging on one of the cooks. There are plenty of other places to eat without having to watch this “show”.“

“Perfect spot to kick back and enjoy a drink. Also they share a kitchen with the pizzeria next door so you can get delicious food also. Bartenders always are top tier and know exactly how to make the perfect drinks. Every holiday is such a vibe and they go all out with the theme drinks and decorations“

“excellent food. incredibly friendly staff.“

“Fantastic pizza! Great service!“

“The excellent service matched the quality of the food. Highly recommend this restaurant and will return. My mother was excited to be able to order 3 gluten free items from the menu! As a vegetarian, I was easily able to identify food to eat.“

“Leonore’s Pizza is fantastic - I haven’t had anything there that wasn’t absolutely delicious! We are “wing people” and I honestly think Leonore’s has the best wings in town and they’re HUGE!!! You get the biggest bang for your buck with those and they’re SOOOO worth it! Every time we go in to place an order, we are greeted so warmly by the owner and he is ALWAYS smiling! You can tell that he truly loves providing delicious food to everyone who comes in. On our last visit, he recommended we try his homemade eclair and all I can say is WOW - I’d keep on going just for that alone! Leonore’s has become a family favorite and I highly recommend them to everyone. Order ASAP - your taste buds will thank you! ♥️🍕 **Photos will be in the comments! 🤩“

“I’ve always experienced good service and delicious meals. Restaurant is clean and lends a homey atmosphere.“

“I walked in and was greeted with a warm smile and genuine friendliness. The best pizza crust (which is one of my main ways of rating a pizza), plus generous & fresh toppings (so tasty)! My favorite is the Margherita pizza! Service was quick and highly recommend!“

“After a 10 hour car ride we were looking for a place to eat, and franks was one of three options open. Safe to say it did not disappoint! The pizza was really good, and the staff was extremely friendly! We came in about half an hour to closing, and they were kind enough to put in some drinks and two pizzas for us! Thank you guys, keep doing amazing!“

“We had the best time at Benny’s , Everyone was so nice and accommodating, the kids loved it and the Pizza was huge and so inexpensive ❤️ We just stumbled upon this place but now we will make the hour drive each way when we are having a pizza craving , it’s so worth it , everything was fresh and very tasty !!“

“Got just a cheese slice which is nice. Nice crisp. Minimal flop. Good under carriage. Service was great very nice server. Franks is the closest to true NY style ive had here. Most places are either a sloppy floppy mess or 2 inches thick like a casserole and still doughy besides the crust. But in Frank's i trust.“

“My husband and I got the little buffet while there. Everything seemed pretty average. I didn't get the spaghetti and meatballs but my husband did. He said the sauce was just ok and the meatballs were a little bland. I noticed the garlic knots were very dense. Over all not a bad experience.“

“The best pizza in town. I was blown away. I grew up with parents that are from New York. This pizza reminds them of home, and they never say that. It’s legit. Don’t waste your money anywhere else.“

“Great Italian grinder! Delicious!“

“Mama Maria's is now our favorite Salem Restaurant. We were gone from this area for over 22 years and recently moved back here after retiring. I have tried a lot of Italian Restaurants, but none of them match up to this one (except maybe one in NY). Since we re-found this, we have returned at least once per week since our return. Everything is freshly made and delicious. The red sauce (or gravy) is the real thing. The flavor is perfect. It is not spaghetti and meatballs. Portions are large enough to share, salads are fresh, bread comes prior to meal with 3 dipping oils which require finishing, (bread is homemade and melts in your mouth). Senior meals for people old like me are perfect size and generous, they come with choice of side salad or soup. If you happen to be there on crab bisque day...do not miss it!!! Atmosphere is clean and not crowded, Service is efficient and friendly, and it is a great value for your money!“

“The owner is a true Italian and does it right. He uses fresh ingredients and is not lacking on portion size. The Chicken Parmesan was delicious and I plan on trying many other things.“

“Went there this evening. They said new management. Hmm! Well, the service was prompt & thorough. Very efficient! Knew my needs before I did. I got a calzone & my partner got spaghetti w/meatballs. Both were excellent!!! Portions were great. (We both brought home plenty)

We will go back & would highly recommend it.“

“I did lunch take out. The food was ok. Baked spaghetti was alright. I was underwhelmed by the steak and cheese. I guess I expected more from an Italian restaurant. However, those chips they served with the sandwiches, so so good. Im not really a chips person, but with these ones, ate every crumble“