14 Best Italian Restaurants near Lake Tapps

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

“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“

“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“

“Best service and most fun in a while. Kellie was our server in south hill. She was so much fun pointed out a better deal for a dinner to take to our elderly neighbor and liked my boyfriends jokes.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“I have to say this pizza was amazing. You pay $3 for toppings on a Build Your Own Pizza.... but you get what you pay for! It was loaded. I did want it more crispy but I do acknowledge that I had a lot of toppings on a thin crust that could make that request difficult. Also, the best freaking ranch ever!“

“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!“

“food was delicious and the service was great.“

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

“Ate here the other day. Their pizzas are very good. A little pricey, but generally worth it. What I do not understand is their pricing. We ordered a Daily Double: any 2 pizzas for $28. But on the receipt it says $28.98. Huh? was there some fine print somewhere that I didn’t notice and was not brought to my attention by the host? The pint I ordered was listed as $8 on the menu, but I was charged $8.28. Same with the salad. What the menu showed as $8 was actually $8.28. Can anyone explain this to me? It was generally a good experience, you do have to place your order at the window and go pick it up like at a fast food joint. So the service was lacking. But doing it yourself saves on the tip. I just don’t understand the pricing.“

“Nicole made the whole experience amazing from start to finish. The food came out fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared, and the atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. What really stood out was Nicole’s customer service. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and helpful the entire time, making sure everything was perfect and checking in with genuine care. You can tell she truly values her customers and takes pride in her work. Great food combined with service like this is what keeps people coming back. Easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. She definitely deserves a raise or a promotion.“