32 Best Italian Restaurants near Federal Way

“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.“

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

“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++“

“Great service, great food.... love this place🥰“

“First time going to olive garden and i will be returning for sure! Mark was an incredible server and gave us recommendations that elevated the whole meal. He was also extremely attentive, humorous and overall had outstanding service. Thanks Mark for the great experience!!!“

“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 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!“

“I have never had pizza to go and went there tonight. The second I walked in Patrick, Danni and Giuseppe were so warm, welcoming and quite the comedians! They suggested a glass of wine while I waited for my pizza so I went and had a glass of wine. The bartender was just as amazing as them! Hands down the best customer service in a long time and the pizza was outstanding! I'll definitely be back! Thank you :)“

“Fantastic service for a party of 20 in the banquet room. The food was delicious and the waitress was so flexible and helpful. Even cutTing the birthday cake and returning a forgotten phone & credit card. Thanks for making my birthday perfect.“

“if Kenzie is your server, you'll have the best service around. Its rare nowadays to find a good waitress that actually dererves the tips. She blew both me and my party away with how friendly she was! 10/10. She 100% deserves recognition!“

“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“

“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.“

“Everything was wonderful. The service was excellent from start to finish. Our server was friendly, energetic, and very attentive to our daughters. The menu is great, with so many good options that it was hard to choose. The restaurant was clean and had a very pleasant atmosphere. I highly recommend it.“

“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“

“I really like the pizza here. The crust is not too thick or to thin and the toppings are good.
Reminds me of a hometown pizza place called Campanas over on the Peninsula my folks used to take us too as kids. Toppings were just enough of everything and good flavor. The house red wine is really smooth, restaurant itself is a old Burien school Italian vibe. I will be getting pizza from here again. One of of my top 3. Prices are pretty decent as well.“

“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.“

“Excellent experience … first time here.“

“Quality comparable to a sit down restaurant. Fast service, decently priced for airport food. I got a calzone, and liked it so much I went back the next day for 2 more (flight got delayed). Great range of hours for a traveler as well. Would recomend!“

“West 122 is an absolute gem! The steak and lamb were beyond incredible—perfectly cooked, tender, and truly melted in our mouths. It was such a pleasure meeting Executive Chef Keno and bartender David. Both were exceptionally engaging, offering thoughtful guidance on our food and drink selections. I enjoyed a perfectly paired wine, while my husband savored a fine whiskey—both recommendations were spot on! The entire experience was warm, welcoming, and unforgettable. West 122 has certainly set the bar high, and it’s definitely a place we will revisit!“

“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!“

“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!“

“We had the pizza delivered to our hotel. On time delivery and excellent pizza.“

“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!“

“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.“

“If you’re from the east coast, (grew up in NJ or NY like me) this pizza is really good and super surprising for being on the west coast! I was very happy with how flavorful the sauce was on the pizza and the garlic knots reminded me of home 🥹

I will come back again and again!“

“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“