41 Best Italian Restaurants near Portsmouth

“I posted this before but forgot to put the ratings in. Their deluxe stromboli and sweet iced tea can't be beat. It's all I get.“

“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.“

“Such a fun place! If you want a true Italian experience where the owners and operators are the ones actively engaged, go see them! Before we left, we got hugs from the chef and lots of laughs!“

“Amazing Food. A bit warm inside but atmosphere excellent“

“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.“

“The food, the atmosphere, and our server, Sean. When our party told Sean some of our favorites, he knew exactly what to recommend on the menu. Totally enjoyable evening.“

“Fried Clams always a hit, Shrimp Scampi was absolutely out of this world 6 GIANT butterfly shrimp and the pasta was perfect, I had chicken Alfredo the chicken was perfecty grilled and plenty of it and again the pasta was perfect. Sara our server was on point. I can overlook certain things cleanliness is not one but here even the men's room smelled fresh and it appeared spotless. I highly recommend this place it's a bit pricey or I would be here weekly but the portion size makes up as I have leftovers everytime. Over the past few years I've been here 30 plus times. I've never had a bad experience. my advice to the nay sayers is don't slap a place for one bad experience talk to the manager so they know what needs correcting working in this industry most of my life, mistakes can happen but they can be made right as well. I'll be back soon guys.“

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

“The food was great but I really like the drinks we had a great time“

“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 👌“

“Great place with amazing service“

“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.“

“Food was wonderful. our server was very informative and attentive. Great personality.“

“Stopped in tonight around 7:30. There were about 12 tables occupied. We waited about 5 minutes for someone to come over to seat us. And that basically set the pace for the rest of the experience… server was very nice but the service was extremely slow. Drinks took about 10 minutes, bread and salad took about 20. Dinner was served quickly after we got our salad. To-go boxes took awhile too. We were never asked if we wanted more wine. Like I said server was very nice but I feel like she had a lot more going on than taking care of her tables. The food on the other hand was absolutely amazing. We will be back again just because of the food!“

“I have finally found my favorite restaurant after living in the area 2 years! The food was so good I woke up this morning still imagining every delicious moment last night. The visit started with incredibly friendly staff, an original mocktail made by the talented bartender, and warm, fresh focaccia. Both appetizers ordered were superb. My main course, the butternut squash ravioli with Italian sausage...omg...the flavor in each bite...the way it hit on the palette with just the perfect blends of texture, spice and sauce was nothing short of revolutionary. It made me want to stand up and proclaim that I had FINALLY found the love I had been looking for my entire life! Luckily for those around me, I didn't do that, but I really wanted to. Our entire table was blown away as we ate varying dishes from the ravioli special to the spaghetti limone to the fresh flounder. I'm afraid anyone overhearing our table commenting on the absolutely outstanding orgasmic flavors of our food as we ate might have thought we were under the influence of psychedelics...but we were only under the influence of the exceptional food, wine and mocktails being served from the superb Chef and staff. As if that wasn't enough, we ended our meal with the chocolate mousse, which was able to give us that one last flavor climax with its perfectly balanced dark yet so satisfying chocolate tones. OMG. MIND BLOWN. Blanca reminds me of food I would find at a high end restaurant in San Francisco or NYC, yet with the friendliness, comfortable ambiance and welcoming energy of a smaller city. Wow. Just Wow. Amazing. I can't wait to go back. The world is a better place with the food and people of Blanca in it!“

“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.“

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“I wanted to experience an Italian, locally owned place and found this gem. Enjoyed the lasagna and spaghetti. Came back Friday for their rib eye special to see how special it was. Sure enough it was definitely worth it! The size and price is something you can’t beat! Yesterday was our second time eating the rib eye special and this time the steak was thick and huge! I found our Friday dinner spot!“

“Amazing Value & Fantastic Calzones! ​Antonio's Italian Ristorante is a gem in Norfolk! I am so happy we found a reliable local spot that offers such affordable and delicious food, especially with how high prices are everywhere else right now. ​I absolutely love the Chicken Bacon Ranch Calzone—it is huge, packed with flavor, and totally satisfying. My daughter always goes for the Large Fries, and they are always perfectly crisp. Even the little things, like the fresh Sweet Tea, are top-notch and fairly priced. ​What I really appreciate is the old-school simplicity of ordering. They feel like a classic '90s pizza place: you call, you order, and they deliver—no messy apps or complicated online menus needed. It’s simple, reliable, and exactly what local takeout should be. ​The portions are generous, the quality is high, and the staff is always friendly. If you're looking for great Italian food and pizza without breaking the bank and appreciate straightforward service, this is the place! Highly recommend!“

“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….“

“Just a quick stop end friendly staff“

“Best chicken marsala ever, can’t enjoy it anywhere else“

“The She crab soup incredible and meatballs are divine polenta, mussels delicious. Great eating experience . Great waitress Shelby was a perfect server…never rushed us and was pleasant to talk to. I had questions being in a new city in Norfolk. Great experience.“

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

“Great service food and wine! Highly recommend a visit with friends and colleagues!“

“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.“

“Nice little selection of bourbon, great service and food. Will definitely be back soon“

“Been there twice! Highly recommended. Great both times.“

“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 😍“

“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.“

“Some of the best pizza in Norfolk and the owner is so cool.“

“Great pizza but the last 3 times we have gone there was nobody old enough to serve beer... Hopefully they sort that out soon. We will still continue going there because the pizza is really just that good!“

“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“

“I got the chicken parm sub...amazing.“