25 Best Italian Restaurants near Auburn

“The reheating of the food in the microwave makes the dough taste funny almost inedible.
I travel the country this is the only one I have been to that uses the microwave for reheating.
The boss Lady has made sure I'm taken care of thank you for making things right“

“Our neighborhood go-to for a reason. My wife and I live nearby and Verrazano's has become one of those places we just keep coming back to. It's the kind of Italian restaurant that feels like a real find — upscale enough for a special evening but comfortable enough to be a regular.

I always order the spaghetti and a Caesar salad, and both are consistently excellent. The spaghetti is classic, done right, with generous portions. The Caesar is crisp and well-dressed. And don't skip the grilled garlic bread — it's incredible. Simple dishes, but that's where you really see the quality of a kitchen, and Verrazano's nails it every time.
The drinks are a highlight too. I'll usually have a Manhattan and an Old Fashioned over the course of dinner, and the bar does a great job with both. My wife rotates between a Moscow Mule and a glass of Browne's Cabernet, and she's always happy. It's a well-curated cocktail and wine program that doesn't get enough credit.

The views of Puget Sound and the Olympics from the deck are a huge bonus — especially during golden hour. Add in attentive, personable service and a warm atmosphere with white tablecloths and you've got everything you need for a great night out.

If you're in the Federal Way area and love Italian food, don't sleep on this place. Five stars.“

“This may be my new favorite Italian restaurant! Came here on a whim and was so impressed. The food was perfect. We got the lasagna and the steak and I can’t decide which was better. Best lasagna I have ever tried, the steak was cooked to perfection. Our server April was so warm and kind! She made our experience that much better. We will be coming here every time I’m craving Italian. Highly recommend for anyone who wants the most authentic tasting Italian food ever!“

“Some friends invited us to dinner and from the moment we entered the aromas had our mouths water. Tasty pasta dishes and wonderful desserts. I had the lemon cheesecake and if you like lemon you won’t be disappointed. The seasonal pumpkin cheesecake gave the Cheesecake Factory a run for the money!!“

“We had a wonderful, impromptu dinner here last night and it was a delight. The place was busy with only two tables available which is great to see, particularly for a Sunday night! The atmosphere was cozy and warm, service attentive and friendly, and the food was hearty, well seasoned, and thoughtfully prepared. We will absolutely be back!“

“good food and service from regular menu. for brunch the mushroom fritata was a bit disappointing. it lacked mushrooms and presented as more of as potato dish than a fritata“

“Delicious food, great happy hour and such a nice server“

“Mama Stortini’s has amazing service. Our server Gabe was awesome. The food was wonderful. Justine the manager came over and introduced herself to everyone and wanted to make sure we all had everything we needed.“

“33 years ago, my new wife introduced me to Vinces. In her previous marriage, Vinces in Renton was the family go to. One bite of Vinces pizza and I was hooked. The only negative is Vince's pizza has spoiled me to every other pizza place in the area. Vinces pizzas are Neapolitan style......much, much better (in my humble opinion) than any other pizza's. Vince's is the place our family always meets for special occasions. We have always been treated very well. My 9 year old grandson told me Vince's pepperoni pizza is his favorite.....it happens to be my favorite too. Writing this I'm starting to crave a pizza! Their other menu offerings are equally excellent. A year or so ago, we stopped for lunch. Out of the blue, I ordered one of their Italian Hero's. I will say it was the absolute BEST Sub/Hero/Grinder I had ever eaten. If you have not been to Vinces, so yourself a favor and try it. You might find you have a new favorite pizza/pasta place. A++“

“This is our “go to” pizza restaurant. The food is always fresh, hot and very good.“

“The service was amazing and the Pizza was super delicious! ❤The Oklahoma travelers“

“There were four of us for lunch. The atmosphere is Italian and casual. Unfortunately, the background .music is not in the background, making it difficult to talk. I asked the staff to turn down the music, and they did a bit, but loud music is the norm here.
I ordered the Mistra salad, and it was good. However, the housemate dress was BAD. Seemed to be almost exclusively olive oil. They did bring a ranch, which was fine. I paid an extra $6,50 for a small chicken breast, which had good flavor but was pretty dry.
My wife had tomato basil soup and 1/2 turkey panini. She said her food was very good. The servers were excellent and a bright spot in lunch.
We will probably come again at some point.“

“What a great place to eat and be merry! Service and food were top notch! With a very comfortable positive atmosphere and good company it's really hard to beat! Will do it again for sure!! Enjoy it for your self soon, you won't be disappointed!!
SkottySez“

“Excellent experience … first time here.“

“We had the breakfast egg and cheese sandwich and a cinnamon roll. Both were excellent. The eggs and cheese were just right, in a delicious ciabatta bun with creamy pesto. The cinnamon roll was baked to perfection. Looking forward to trying something else the next time we're at SeaTac.“

“Food is amazing, I had the Wild Boar Bolognese and it was really good“

“We found Aversano's during COVID times and haven't gone anywhere else locally for Italian fare since. We love them - the food is always good and there is always lots of it. We love picking up and eating in the comfort of our home however, we enjoy going in as the the feel of the restaurant is like being at home!“

“We have eaten here at least 40 times since 2019 and keep coming back for more! Everyone is always so friendly on the phone and in person. And I swear if I could only eat their sausage pizza for the rest of my life I would! We also love the barbecue wings!!! Tip: I always get an extra large sausage so I have leftovers!!! Such a great value.“

“Loved the amazing service and high quality to brick oven that Zach’s mobile truck was able to provide. Can’t wait to try out more!“

“The pizza here is by far the best and my favorite in Seattle! The way they cook the cheese and pepperoni under it is ridiculously delicious! Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed!“

“food was delicious and the service was great.“

“I had an amazing breakfast experience! The Mushroom and Swiss omelet was delicious, and the price was totally worth it - $13 for a filling meal with hashbrowns and toast. But what really stood out was the top-notch service. It's refreshing to see such excellent customer care, it's a rare gem these days!“

“I use to come here many many moons ago and it was always good then most of them all closed an I had for gotten about them. But rediscoverd Pizza Pizza after we moved back from Eastern WA. Hands down best pizza spot on the south end! It's a little more pricey then your big chain joints but worth it. This is now our go to pizza place. I can't speak to the atmosphere as I have yet to dine-in but it seems like a nice chill place. Pizza crust is soft, chewy, and crispy. No skimping on the toppings or cheese which we love and appreciate. Our bread sticks were a bit in the dark side for our last order but it was a highly busy game day buy I still can't complain it was good and the kids still ate them.
Side note to the ranch lovers.....the ranch is a YES lol if you know you know.“

“Best pizza in town. 5 stars out out 5 stars.“

“This is one of the most amazing locations Olive, Christian, & Zoi are beyond friendly. They are always smiling and bringing great energy. The store is clean. I can tell they take pride in their jobs. Love this location and the team.

9.16.25 update
I cannot add a new review. So big up to Mario and crew. I’ve been studying and starving. They really came through with the customer service and speed.“