10 Best Italian Restaurants near Bristol

“Food is ALWAYS � tasty! They deliver right to our sites making it so convenient for our customers too!“

“Hidden in plain sight in Lake Villa, this Italian restaurant is the kind of unassuming neighborhood gem critics quietly root for. It isn’t flashy, it isn’t loud, and it doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is: a place that consistently serves excellent food at fair prices. In the Lakes region—where Italian options can feel uneven—this spot rises confidently to the top. On my most recent visit, I was seated immediately at a corner table, a small but meaningful luxury in an age of hour-long waits. The dining room, typically hushed enough for actual conversation, again delivered one of its underrated pleasures: a peaceful meal without the intrusive din that plagues so many suburban restaurants. Service followed suit—friendly, attentive, and genuinely eager to help, never hovering or rushing. The kitchen remains the star. My spaghetti with vodka sauce was outstanding—rich, balanced, and among the best renditions I’ve had anywhere in the region. Other entrées at the table echoed the same strengths: sauces with clarity and depth, pastas cooked with confident restraint, portions generous without tipping into excess. Cocktails, too, arrived promptly and properly mixed, further reinforcing the sense of a kitchen-and-bar team that takes pride in their craft. If there is a shortfall, it lies in the ambiance. The room carries a certain charm, but the décor feels a step behind the quality of the food. A refresh of tables, finishes, and overall presentation would elevate the experience from very good to genuinely special. The warmth is there—the aesthetics simply haven’t caught up yet. Even so, the value proposition is undeniable. For reliably excellent Italian cuisine, low noise, easy seating, earnest service, and honest pricing, this restaurant more than earns its “highly recommended” status. It is, in every meaningful way, Lake Villa’s little culinary treasure.“

“Delicious pasta!! And the side salad was filled with veggies and cheese. It was really good. The homemade soup was delicious as well!!“

“I love eating at the Buona Restaurant in the Kenosha area. But, when I met Erin(the general manager). I just adore her. She is such a great person and always went out of her way to make sure that everyone have a great service and being such a positive influence on her co-workers and speaking very highly of them and valued them.
Ms. Erin, I just want to thank you for making Buona a special place to eat and I love the way that you greet everyone with an heartfelt smile and a sincere appreciation from us as your customers!
Keep up the amazing work Ms. Erin you are a very special lady!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“We were here on Friday and the service and food were amazing. Zachery is a wonderful server and extremely knowledgeable on the food/drinks. We will be back again!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Authentic 🇮🇹 Italian Cuisine. Perfect For Date Night, Friends, Family, Kid Friendly. Beautiful Atmosphere, Warm Friendly, & Inviting. Great Menu, Cozy Bar. Best Of All Chef Salvatores Culinary Delights!! Great Staff. 🙋🏻❤️🍕 🍝🥖 Tell Salvatore Leon Sent Ya!! 🤌🏼“

“So my husband and I visited other Olive Gardens. One in gurnee which I loved the waitress, one in racine which I was not happy with the service and our first time today in kenosha. Our waitress Cassie was so wonderful. She asked the right questions, the salad plates were cold for the salad, the food was nice and hot. But what I liked the most was when Cassie asked if we liked anything else before she brought our food out. So this will be our place from now on. Thank you Cassie for your service. I give you a 10 as a waitress“

“A Sweet sauce,great cheese, solid Italian sausage and good crust. A solid pizza. A 7.1 rating out of 10. They had really good service as well. Very friendly.“

“I am so grateful to Rosati's Pizza of Antioch for their great food, courteous customer service, and optional delivery. With such responsive service, it's not just the food that tastes better, but the whole dining experience 'tastes' better. The food I have ordered maintains consistent quality for the price. And ordering with any special requests has been rewarding. They have brought on some great delivery people too. Kudos, Rosati's, and thanks!“

“When our family orders pizza, our go to place to call is Antioch Pizza, we got the 12 pc wings and 14” pizza (1/2 pepperoni, perroncinis, & bacon), 2L sprite deal, it was so delicious. Apologies, we did not even take pictures before we dug in. Yous never seem to disappoint!!! Thank you for being 😎“