50 Best Italian Restaurants near Herndon

“The bread was bussin, the calamari tasted like fried egg but in a good way. The mozarella sticks on the other hand could use better breading. The server was friendly but a bit pushy when I couldn’t eat everything. Which is understandable. Gotta be a conservationist. But lesson learned for next time. Just get the bread and calamari. 👍🏻“

“I recommend everything about this place. Pieros corner is a true neighborhood restaurant authentic Italian restaurant. Everything on the menu is absolutely amazing. The owner, the staff, the servers everybody is excellent at this place and the food is phenomenal, especially their pizzas and their seafood.“

“Had a wonderful dinner with friends here. The menu has a great selection. The food we ordered were all delicious. We had the scallops, meatballs and crab dip for appetizers. Lamb chops, crab cakes and ribeye for main course. Mango sorbet and cappuccino creme brûlée for dessert. We liked all of it except the risotto that accompanied the lamb chop. Our wonderful server was fantastic. I give this restaurant 5 stars for quality of food, price and service.“

“Best Italian around with the friendliest staff who are always right there to greet you and make you feel so welcome!“

“Love this place Great food!“

“Tried their new Pesto Chicken Philly and Cheese and thought it was great! Appreciated the fresh take on a traditional sandwich. Fries were extra crispy! Staff were friendly and my order was ready when I arrived to pick it up, which was even faster than what they told me.“

“Authentic Napoletana pizz with fresh quality ingredients. Loved the burrata salad which is definitely for at least 2-3 people. The music is great to add to the mood and the owners are so friendly. My new favorite place!“

“Amazing food great atmosphere and they except reservations“

“Doesn't disappoint from walking in to finished meal. Classic Italian, top notch service, worth every dollar spent.“

“Gregorio’s is somewhere I can always feel at home with friends and family. The food is excellent and the feeling is always welcoming.“

“Delicious Food, Divine Wine, Lovely Evening! We shared appetizers, desserts & wine while we visited this wonderful restaurant!“

“Fantastic food cooked by award winning chef Roberto Donna. Welcoming owner and friendly atmosphere. Our seafood calamarata and shrimp rice risotto were outstanding.“

“All of it but my favorite is the meatballs and sauce.“

“I had a great experience at Paisano’s Pizza, and I especially want to recognize Gaby for her excellent customer service. She is incredibly patient, helpful, and genuinely takes the time to make sure customers understand their options before ordering.

What really stood out to me was how attentive she was with elderly customers and people who were unsure or confused about the menu. She never made them feel rushed or uncomfortable she calmly explained things and made sure they were taken care of.

Customer service like that makes a real difference. Gaby is a great representative of Paisano’s Pizza, and she deserves recognition for the way she treats people. Highly recommended!“

“Love this place. Great food and staff“

“Love the food and outdoor seating. Great for get together and family meals.“

“Excellent place to dine. Very fresh food. Some of the best tasting Italian i’ve had. Also not too expensive. The wine is great too! Great restaurant!“

“Our first visit to Cafe Renaissance and will not be our last. Wonderful staff, menu and food. The wine list is extensive and overall dining experience could not have been better; it was a super evening.“

“We dined at local provisions for Christmas Eve. The bruschetta and the caesar salad were amazing and the chicken osso bucco and spinach fettuccine were top notch. Definitely recommend 10/10“

“light crust with good crunch“

“excellent restaurant with great service & excellent prices on great food and I really appreciate the excellent service and my meal I had there very nice family restaurant.“

“I have always loved the food! But the customer service is amazing too. Thank you so much for having great food great staff and great prices!“

“Best pizza in town, I tried tandoori paneer tikka pizza and it was the best by far. Highly recommended“

“Went there for happy hour a few nights ago, and sat at the bar. Small plates were delish and service was great! BUT THOSE SEASONAL COCKTAILS…. AMAZING!!!!“

“Not a chain style pizza. Local owned. Food is made fresh to order.“

“This place was incredible. The service was excellent and everyone was super friendly. The servers were knowledgeable about the food and the drinks and were able to make recommendations when asked for them. On top of the food, we tried 3 different alcoholic beverages, their seasonal white, a sparkling rose, and limoncello. Each was incredible and paired great with the food. The entrees were really flavorful and unique and the desserts were perfectly balanced. Special shoutout to our waiter Angel for being incredbly kind and friendly! He really made our experience better.“

“You need to try the chicken sub from this place especially made by daddy . It’s very delicious !!!!“

“Today Italian Gourmet was amazing getting a tray of sandwiches ready in very short time. They are the best!“

“The best deli in Loudoun county. Hands down. Full stop. Not even debatable. Top-notch meat, cheeses, and bread. I’d eat it every day if I could. The owner and workers are the absolute best! Every sandwich is made with genuine care. I can’t recommend them enough. I’ve had sandwiches from Maine, Connecticut, NYC, Jersey, and Philly. The Deli is right up there with the best.“

“Service was awesome. Food was good, especially sesame bun when we sat down, and good tomato brushetta. Not a fan a dogmatic menu statements against substitutions, etc. Also my wife was not impressed with having to ask for (and pay extra) for a tiny bowl of side pasta for chicken parm. Tables seem to be too close together. Overall OK experience being our first time there.“

“Lucia's is my favorite Italian restaurant. Lasagna,Ravioli,Pizza, fresh baked bread and the best Steak and cheese subs !“

“Excellent food and the owner aims to please her customers!“

“Restaurant for the family. Nice environment!!!!“

“I got to lunch at Manhattan about once a week and I get the same thing every time; the best lunch deal in town. Large slice of pepperoni pizza a good size salad with a lot of different Vegetables in it and a fountain drink all for under $10.“

“Great bar atmosphere and bartenders.“

“We had the calamari which was absolutely delicious. Followed by chicken dishes that we both enjoyed very much. I would’ve given this restaurant five stars however there was one thing that we did not enjoy at all. It was the overwhelming scent of cleaning fluid and wet floors when we walked in. I felt like all those chemicals were burning my nostrils. Restaurants, please clean your floors at night as part of the closing duties. Don’t clean them in the morning when you have patrons about to walk in. Strong smells ruin the dining experience. Also, the floors were Dangerously slippery.“

“Pupatella is a great spot for delicious food! Order the cannolis. The zesty lemon flavor with the creamy ricotta and salty pistachios was to die for! I’m ordering them to get delivered to my hotel for the second day in a row. The shells are yummy as well. Great place- good people- wonderful food. ☺️♥️“

“This is the best Ledo's Pizza in the area. I live in Arlington and only get my Ledo's Pizza at the Fairfax location. Muhammad always makes you feel like you're part of the family. Makes your pizza exactly the way you ask for it to be made.“

“My favorite pizza place.They know what I want. Great customer service too.“

“We had never eaten there before. Tried it on the 11th of July, '26 for lunch. The gentleman named Michael was so helpful and personable. There is a lot to choose on the menu: Salads, Subs, several Italian dishes, and of course, Pizza. We ordered Chicken Wings, A Steak and Cheese Sub, and Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. ALL 3 meals were fantastic. This is going to be our go to place for subs from now on. We look forward to trying the Pizza. If it's just as good, this will be our go to take-out/delivery place. 5 stars for food and service.
I rated it a 3 for atmosphere, but only because the eat in section is small and VERY basic, but, hey, it's primarily an order food business.
Highly recommend.“

“excellent“

“They have the best food, quick delivery. Even ice cream delivered for desert! Yum.“

“The most tasty Pizza in the area. It is so authentic and good. nice atmosphere and a very clean restaurant. the owner and the workers are so sweet and friendly. I definitely recommend this place to everyone.“

“it's nothing at all like a NY pizza dough is not hand tossed . It's basically like any chain style pizza . service was quick and cooked properly. typical pizza for a kids party etc .“

“The staff here is truly incredible! I accidentally placed an order for the wrong day, but they were so understanding and got eight pizzas and appetizers made for me in 20 minutes, and helped me get it all to my car. Outstanding, outstanding service all around, will definitely be ordering here again (on the correct day this time)!“

“Fantastic employees, management and owner! This Marcos location is the best.“

“The staff was incredibly accommodating for a small birthday party. They made sure we ordered food before everyone arrived so we weren't waiting long. Shout out to Mike and his sister who helped us arrange everything for a fun get together! Pizza was delicious and hot. Highly recommend the cookie tray for birthdays.“

“stopped by here for lunch since i drive by all the time. i was highly impressed. it’s a small shop but the food it’s incredible. i think it was the owner who helped me out he was very friendly and made everyone coming in smile and laugh.

now for the food: i got the reuben and it honestly was the best one ive ever had. the bread was soft while the edges were crisp. and it had alotttt of filling. it was a messy sandwich but i’d get it again and again. also got a side of fries and putting the fries inside the sandwich was honestly really good too.
the desserts looked really good so i couldn’t resist i ended up getting a hazelnut mouse. oh my god. it was really good it reminded me of a ferrero rocher but it wasn’t crunchy it was incredibly smooth and silky.
the verdict is i highly recommend this spot, they also have wine to sip and non alcoholic drinks as well. i definitely will be coming back soon for another lunch.“

“Awesome place great service open 24 hours gotta love it“