33 Best Italian Restaurants near Saint Francis

“Absolutely love this place. Great people and great food“

“My husband and I met a sweet couple at a wine pairing last night who told us about their favorite Italian restaurant, Zarletti and said we should make sure we went when Brian was working behind the bar. We ended up going with them that night and had not only the best Italian food we've ever tasted, but probably one of the best meals! We all sat at the bar and understood why they loved this place and Brian! Outstanding staff, atmosphere, and food! Confident this will be our new favorite place!“

“Fried zucchini and steaks are very good so is the spaghetti very friendly people“

“Giovanni and Sal have created a true slice of Sicily at the Safina. Every detail feels like home. Sal (one of the owners) Immediately sets a warm welcome and sets the tone right when you walk up to the host stand, the kitchens dishes burst with authentic flavor, and Marissa’s friendly, attentive service makes the night unforgettable. From crisp, golden bruschetta to silky homemade pasta and heavenly tiramisu, every bite is pure Sicilian magic you’ll want to come back for again and again. OBSESSED 6⭐️“

“My food was absolutely delicious. I went for brunch and ordered the El Mexicano Bowl. I highly recommend this place. It’s nice to see a great restaurant finally take over the old Trocadero building.“

“Very good food, great service. Drove 45 mins out of my way to try this place, will be back!“

“Our third time and the anniversary couple's first time (55 years!) and we were all thoroughly impressed! The food is so authentic - better than any dish we had when we visited Italy! Made with love and fresh ingredients, served by staff who care, and presentation and waitstaff well worth the price. This is not inexpensive, but for any meal with ambiance, and never disappointing, I recommend it highly. Five star everything. We cannot say enough. Thank you for contributing a wonderful Italian option in Tosa area.“

“Just ate here with my girlfriend's and it was very good. service was excellent and food was delicious! Adding some pics“

“Cannot say enough about the food, the staff and the ambiance. Whether it is pregame, post-game, special night out, day drinking and dining or late night cocktails and dinner after a late flight this place never, ever disappoints. Its been that way for years and hope it never changes.“

“😀Always great food and awesome service.“

“an amazing dining experience! food and wine list on point, and the atmosphere is amazing! 10 out of 10 would recommend!“

“Staff was very attentive. Food was fantastic. My only complaint is the price, but you certainly get plenty of food for what you pay.“

“The best chicken parm I've ever had.“

“I love the pizza but it seems like the sauce was different. did they change the sauce?“

“Great stuffed pizza. One of our favorite restaurants for many years.“

“Stopped in after State Fair closed early due to flooding. We arrived right before closing. They still fed us. Had a delicious pizza, garlic bread and lasagna. The waitress Linda was very accommodating and kind to us. Will definitely be back!“

“Great place to dine with family. Always a good meal when I come here“

“Went here for the 1st time tonight and is was beyond wonderful. Service was fantastic and the food was soooo good. Can not wait to eat here again ❤️“

“My best friend and I have been visiting for 8+ years, since we were 14/15 years old! The fusilli is our absolute favorite, and we never go without a cheeseboard or the flourless chocolate cake. We have always had great service and it has made every celebration worth visiting Onestos! ❤️“

“Great discovery of a great pizza place!“

“This was my first time there with friends. The food was great. We'll be back again.“

“I had heard great things and had never been. Was heading to see a show at the Marcus Center last night and we opted for dinner here. Being a foodie, I had asked for recommendations in some of my foodie groups. I heard the meatball appetizer was a must have. It wasn’t on the menu for some reason, and I’m glad I asked as Frank, our awesome bartender/server who is in the family didn’t realize it wasn’t. I have zero idea how you get meatballs light, fluffy, not dense, but these were them. And the sauce! Beyond fresh, light, and delicious. Eggplant Parmesan fries were also super light and served with the same delicious sauce. And then the pasta… Capellini alla Caprese (which was Frank’s recommendation). From their menu: “Handmade angel hair pasta tossed with sweet Roma tomatoes, genuine Prosciutto di Parma ham and an Italian soffritto (olive oil, onion and garlic), finished in a light chardonnay-cream sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.” This was also super clean, light, and just delectable. The bruschetta appetizer we did not order, but the people next to us did, and I asked to take a pic. It looked amazing, and the girls eating it absolutely raved. The tiramisu - not much to say other than chefs kiss! I literally want to go back and try everything on their menu. This was for sure one of my favorite new (to me) places and I will be back for sure! Also a shoutout to the other bartender Shea… she was an absolute gem. All of the staff we met were super friendly and helpful. Love places like this!“

“The food was wonderful. In our party of 4 we had a pizza, the super Sugo, and a pasta dish. All were outstanding. The waitstaff was kind and helpful and the atmosphere was good. The only downside was the time. The place was about half full, yet it took 2 hours to get in our order, get served, and finish. A bit long I think.“

“Delicious Italian American cuisine!!!!!“

“Nadi plates is incredible!! Nadia, Zachary and their team did a fantastic job with our wedding at Mercantile Hall. We had 116 guests and everything was cooked perfectly! Our guests were raving about how good the food was. We had filets and steak for our entree. They are a family run business and are so passionate about what they do. We could not have picked a more perfect caterer to do our wedding. I highly recommend them!! Thank you so much for everything!!

-Cayla & Brian

*photos from Corrina Nicole Photography“

“I was in tonight and had a server named Autumn and she was incredible, made sure all of my needs were taken care of before I had to ask, was attentive, and helped me choose what to eat as I was torn between entrees but she was a gem and Olive Garden is lucky to have her. I hope she will be commended for her stellar service!“

“Very good food and great service lasagna is superb and the pizza is top notch“

“Absolutely fantastic. I ordered on a whim , en route home from work. I never heard of the place before , but it slapped harder than nonna with a hot spoon. The food was ready before the pick up time. And it was phenomenal. Would smash again. Definitely. 🤌🏻🤌🏻“

“Great drinks, good pizza and great service!“

“Food was very good. My chicken parm was perfectly done and juicy. The sauce full of flavor. Josie was amazing and went out of her way to make our evening perfect. It was my girlfriend's son's graduation from College and she did great! I believe it was the owner but possibly the manager but a lovely lady was walking around making sure everything was done well.“

“I came in on Tuesday for dinner with my friend to celebrate her birthday, and it was the nicest night. I love coming to Centro, but Shannon was by far the best server I have ever had. She made us feel like she was delighted that we were there. She checked in on us the perfect amount and made wonderful recommendations. Shannon, I hope you see this :) Thank you for making the night even more special.“

“Pizza was decent but average in the sense that it definitely wasn’t bad but it also wasn’t amazing or anything. I thought it was a twinge salty and could’ve used just a little more flavor, the owner was really nice though.

There didn’t appear to be any kind of eating area so don’t expect that.

This place isn’t bad, I recommend checking it out if you’re at the nearby beach and hankering for some pizza.“

“Food was phenomenal!! The atmosphere is lacking. A day of touching up paint, stain, chair nicks and deep cleaning would go a long way for minimal cost and effort. You would have thought it would have been done during the COVID-19 shutdown.“