20 Best Italian Restaurants in Chesapeake

“My sister and I had lunch at Carrabba's in Chesapeake, VA yesterday. It was a very nice experience from start to finish. I arrived before my sister. I was greeted in a very courteous and friendly manner and seated immediately. Our server Tonya was excellent! She was professional, courteous and attentive. Service was prompt and the food was very good. I had the Johnny Rocco salad, which was fresh and tasty. Tonya took great care of us, and we appreciated the outstanding customer service. We'll be back!“

“Best Service in Chesapeake 🤌🤌“

“Had a wonderful dinner here last week. Miranda waited on us and was extremely personable and helped some of us with menu options. I had the veal parmigiana and was cooked to perfection. Miranda was very attentive to our party and made the whole dinner experience perfect. Will definitely be back and recommend anyone looking for a great Italian meal and service.“

“This place sux for delivery. Waited over 2.5 hours for my order and there was no offer for a refund or discount. Full of excuses as to why the tardiness but no solution!!! Happens almost each and every time.“

“We love Great Pizza and Pasta!! Wings were crispy and juicy. Pizza was robust and cheesy. Can’t wait to eat there again!!“

“Love this place ❤️ the ingredients used are the finest i love their meat and chiken, i look at the menu choose anything and never get disappointed, VERY generous amount every time and people working their are serious about the service. i absolutely recommend 👌“

“The Philly steaks are amazing and the baked ziti is the best! My husband enjoys their alfredo and was so happy to find out that they could turn it into a seafood alfredo. Our server last time was Ellyce and she had us laughing so hard! It's a great place with great people!! If you haven't been you don't know what you're missing!! I think adding a senior-size portion of their pasta dishes to their menu would be a great idea because the regular portions are quite plentiful!“

“So I went to this exact Olive Garden about 2-3 years ago. For my very first time at any Oliver Garden. I had the worst service ever. I said I would never go to any Olive Garden again. . The food was horrible as well. Today I went just because it was a friend’s birthday and that’s where she wanted to go. Well today changed my thoughts. The waiter Adrian was amazing! The service all around was good. And the food was good. I will be coming back.“

“This is the best Italian restaurant ever. All the way from when you walk in and out it is a super good experience. I got the soup, salad, and breadstick combo. Breadsticks are soft and fresh. Salad is amazing and fresh as well. And the soup was amazing. Personally I think Olive Gardens cheese is the best so I always get extra. And to top it off the Andes chocolates they give with the check is like the cherry on top.“

“Somehow we have managed to have the same server the last couple of times we have been & she remembers us and all the things we like! Food is phenomenally good & prices are reasonable. Vinos is becoming one of our favorite places. Thank you for the hospitality. Can’t wait until our next visit.“

“Love the food we love the the Ladies who works there ,it was hot and tasty and we will be making it our go to place to eat🍕🍔🥖❤️👍👍👍“

“Friendly staff and by far the BEST food I drive up from NC every so often so this will be a stop on the way and a stop going home….“

“Dennis’ Spaghetti and Steakhouse is open today, Sunday February 1st, 2026! Roads aren’t bad. Bundle up and go get your grub on!! 🍽️“

“2nd time ordering and again I am soooo loving this place! Philly Cheesesteak is AMAZING! Bread is so soft, meat is flavorful and tender AND they don't nickel and dime you for extra toppings. We got the 2 sub deal for less than $17! The fried mushrooms are excellent also 👌“

“We hadn't been to a Fazoli's for a few years, so we stopped in to this store for lunch. We were pleasantly surprised as soon as we walked in the door. If you've been there, you know why. Aaron greets everyone as soon as they walk in. He brought us our food quickly. It was hot and delicious, just like we remembered. I highly recommend this place if you want good hot food, with service and hospitality that feels like you're at Grandma's house.“

“If you haven't been to the Amber Lantern, YOU NEED TO 😍 This hidden gem is like the best kept secret. It's off the beaten path, so you wouldn't know you're even passing it, but frankly, I think that's what I like the most about it. I took hubby out for his birthday, and we had such a quiet and peaceful dinner overlooking the water. Our bill at the end of the night was surprisingly lower than we expected, and we ate many high end meal options. I'd actually go as far to say that I prefer this place over Butcher's Son. Our server, Kristi, went above and beyond and was incredibly genuine and down to earth. The menu provided a great selection that gave many options but wasn't overwhelming. The wine was out of this world! For appetizers we had scallops and fried oysters. I've eaten many oysters in my day, but I've never had ones like this. Lightly fried on the outside with that perfect crunch while the oyster itself was still very juicy! The scallops were perfectly seasoned. My husband had the special of beef tips while I had lobster tortellini. The beef tips didn't even require a knife, just melted right in the mouth. My lobster tortellini was out of this world. We ended with a dessert of tiramisu, homemade raspberry whipped cream, and Carmel sauce. WOW! It was light and moist but not drenched in liquid. We went around 6 and there were only a few couples, but by 8, it was booming! Many regulars from what I could tell. My husband commented that we are definitely coming back, and bringing others with us 😍. It'll now be our go-to for birthdays, anniversaries, and visits from family 😍“

“This is a new location, and they are fantastic. They were able to accommodate us in all aspects of our meal. We ordered three pizzas and were very happy with the product. There initially was a discrepancy on our bill, but it was quickly realized that a simple check in the box didn't register one coupon. Very easily and professionally handled. I am very happy with the professionalism of this shop. Would definitely recommend based on quality and prices of competitors in the area.“

“Delicious food, really delicious pizza sauce“

“If you haven't been to the Amber Lantern, YOU NEED TO 😍 This hidden gem is like the best kept secret. It's off the beaten path, so you wouldn't know you're even passing it, but frankly, I think that's what I like the most about it. I took hubby out for his birthday, and we had such a quiet and peaceful dinner overlooking the water. Our bill at the end of the night was surprisingly lower than we expected, and we ate many high end meal options. I'd actually go as far to say that I prefer this place over Butcher's Son. Our server, Kristi, went above and beyond and was incredibly genuine and down to earth. The menu provided a great selection that gave many options but wasn't overwhelming. The wine was out of this world! For appetizers we had scallops and fried oysters. I've eaten many oysters in my day, but I've never had ones like this. Lightly fried on the outside with that perfect crunch while the oyster itself was still very juicy! The scallops were perfectly seasoned. My husband had the special of beef tips while I had lobster tortellini. The beef tips didn't even require a knife, just melted right in the mouth. My lobster tortellini was out of this world. We ended with a dessert of tiramisu, homemade raspberry whipped cream, and Carmel sauce. WOW! It was light and moist but not drenched in liquid. We went around 6 and there were only a few couples, but by 8, it was booming! Many regulars from what I could tell. My husband commented that we are definitely coming back, and bringing others with us 😍. It'll now be our go-to for birthdays, anniversaries, and visits from family 😍“

“we tried the pepperoni pizza pie and it was the best we've had in Hampton roads. Crust is garlicky and just delicious. we'll be back. 5 stars“