25 Best Italian Restaurants near Salem

“We've always gotten pizza (which is great!) but recently tried cheesesteaks and calzones - they are delicious! My mom even said it's the best and ever had. Such a cute, underrated gem in Salem. ❤️“

“Fantastic pizza! Great service!“

“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! 🤩“

“My husband and I go everyweek to dine. Best food and customer service.“

“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!“

“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“

“Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh. This was the best meal (meals-I ordered several items to go as well) I have had since, well, EVER... It is a week later and their food still tastes amazing. There was a small error made by myself and a server helping out while I was there. It was quick, and without any negative discussion, corrected. The staff, cleanliness of the restaurant, and food were all wonderful. Thank you everyone, it was an experience I will never forget.“

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

“Staff is kind and attentive! Wonderful customer service especially from the waitress Ariel. Very speedy with drink refills and making sure everything is good. Food is tasty and I especially loved the classic club. This place isn’t just good for pizza!! Has many options. Will definitely come again soon!“

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

“We had the best experience at Bobby’s Hot and Cheesy. I asked our waiter about the possibility of a keto option for pizza. Most places would’ve quickly said no. Our amazing waiter, Myles Omley, checked with the kitchen staff and Michelle made it happen! The food was delicious, the service was exceptional, and my dining experience was tailored to my needs. You can’t ask for better than that!“

“I placed a special order for their cannolis after various recommendations and they were beyond a hit! What a great pair of owners in a quaint spot in downtown Roanoke. Extremely reasonably priced for amazing, fresh, handmade, REAL food. I will definitely return to try more!“

“What a lovely experience. Stopped in and had two fantastic cocktails. Dark rum and gin. Who ever is designing their menu has a varried pallet and knows flavor. Our bartender was kind and very engaging. I highly recommend stopping by while visiting Roanoke.“

“Our first time trying Lentini’s and it won’t be the last! Service was polite and efficient. Food was ah-mazing. Best manicotti I’ve had in a while. The breadsticks that come with the meal were so yummy we ordered more. Thanks for a very enjoyable and delicious dinner.“

“Food was good, but the chicken gnocchi soup was salty today. I went back to Olive Garden and was very happy. I tried something new today. The Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini was wonderful! The medium heat from the sauce didn't bother me at all! The pumpkin butter cookie cheesecake topped everything off as my dessert. I had a great experience here. I encountered very friendly staff and wonderful service. The atmosphere was great!“

“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.“

“We love this place 🫶🏻👏🏻! Amazing staff always.“

“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”.“

“Love Uncle D's for lunch but honestly have not had anything I would not order again. Friendly staff and great service. Delicious food great selection - Classic Americana home cooking.“

“Pizza is amazing and it will definitely be a stop every time I visit my daughter“

“Great Italian grinder! Delicious!“

“Stopped overnight in Roanoke on our family road trip vacation, and had supper here. The food was awesome! Great grinders and pizza, and the staff was super friendly! Definitely hitting them up again next year when we roll through!“

“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.“

“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.😉“

“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.“