16 Best Italian Restaurants near Waukesha

“Best around baked mostacolli“

“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“

“This is such a cute hole in the wall!! The workers here are all awesome and nice. We got the whole place to ourselves and the kids enjoyed every second. This is all of these picky eaters new favorite pizza…… that says all ya need to know! THANK YOU GROTTOOO!!!“

“my children took y wife Lori and me for our 40th anniversary, The food was excellent. WE THOROJGHLY ENJOYED OURSELVES AND THE FOOD AND SERVICE WERE EXCELLENT. THANKS MIAS!!!“

“Excellent products, excellent service and great atmosphere!!!“

“Chicago Native, so believe me when I say these guys are the best. I moved up to the Waukesha area in Summer 2022. I was craving a Large Sausage pizza late close to their closing time, ended up going with a Supreme type pizza. They were quick, and even stayed slightly past closing so I could pick up my order. Tipped generously simply for that courtesy and professionalism. Will be my STAPLE pizza place in the area from now on. A Go-To spot.“

“Always have amazing food and great service! If you go in ask for Adam. He is hands down the best waiter!!!!“

“We called ahead to inquire about seating for a party of eight—four adults and four children. The staff was professional and courteous over the phone, clearly explaining the seating process. Upon arrival, we waited approximately 10 minutes before being seated.

Our server, Landen, was exceptional. He was patient, personable, and made us feel genuinely welcomed—not just as customers, but as guests. He engaged us in friendly conversation, offered helpful insights on menu options, and went above and beyond to ensure our experience was enjoyable.

What stood out most was his kindness and attentiveness, particularly toward our daughter with special needs. His thoughtful approach did not go unnoticed and meant a great deal to our family.

I highly recommend this Olive Garden location, not only for the quality of the food but especially for the outstanding service we received from Landen. He truly made our visit memorable.“

“Had a great dinner with friends. I’ve visited this restaurant multiple times and anything I’ve ordered from the menu from appetizers to drinks has exceeded my expectations. The red pepper soup is a must try! Service was a little slow, but we were there to enjoy our time and company so I was glad for it. They were very busy and the staff were fantastic. If you are looking for an enjoyable evening with fantastic food give this place a try!“

“Worked at Armelis many many years ago. Had a craving for it tonight and it’s exactly how I remember it from 15+ years ago! My husband had it for the first time and said “WHY HAVENT WE ORDERED FROM HERE BEFORE?!” So we will definitely be ordering again!“

“We have been coming here about once a month since That Place opened. The food and service keeps getting better every time. We did a carry out order on November 14th and as soon as I walked in I was greeted by a friendly face. She went to check on my order and after she was gone, 2 other staff were walking by and asked if I had been helped yet. That doesn't happen everywhere you go. The food was great, we had a variety of dishes, and everything was delicious. We also love their pizza. Keep up the great work!“

“my husband and I went there tonight for his birthday. the food was really good but I want to brag about Robert our server. He is the best server I have experienced in a long time. we never once had to flag him down to refill our soda. If we blinked we would miss him putting a fresh basket of bread out for us. Our empty plates never sat on our table for long before Robert walked by and swooped them up. kudos to Bravo! for hiring Robert. I would definitely come back if I was guaranteed him as my server. Robert thanks you so much for the excellent service you provided, and I hope we left you a great tip, you truly deserve it“

“Most awesome pizza ever they have the best Italian sausage on the pizza. The cheesy bread is also great. Their wings are good. Their pepperoni pizza is awesome. Customer service and staff are really really nice. No complaints at all if you have trouble getting through there a small place for pick up and delivery in carry out so just keep trying they’re worth every second..“

“Ordered catering dishes and pizzas. I worked with the owner to order and everything was so phenomenal. The penne pasta delicious. Breadsticks are outstanding. Baked chicken was some of the best. Perfectly seasoned. And of course pizzas are always awesome. My gusts couldn’t stop telling me how good everything was.
Thank you!!“

“First time at Zesti, for my birthday and we will be back as a regular in the rotation for sure. The menu is diverse and nicely different than other restaurants. A great choice of pastas, salads, beef, pork, chicken, seafood, pizza and deserts. Full choice of beverages with a great wine list and a surprisingly inexpensive evening! Also, Brandon was our server and did a great job explaining dishes and taking care of us in a very casual, friendly way. Thanks Chef Feker and crew!“

“I came here for dinner with my dad. I've actually been coming here for years, but I wanted to write a review for my recent experience.So the food is awesome. We got cheese and garlic bread with a pepperoni and bacon pizza. All of it was stellar and arrived pretty quickly. I never had issues with the service or food. Our server was great and everything in our order was good and correct, though my dad would say that he wishes the old fashioned he had was stronger.The restaurant was almost empty on a Friday night, which seemed really unusual especially for a restaurant tied to a movie theatre. I also noticed that there was an unusual wait for the check, like over 30 minutes of waiting. The waiter came by and apologized and explained that the POS system went down and asked if we had cash (which I fortunately had). After another wait, he came by to explain that he couldn't ring up the bill, accept payment or bring us a check due to the system being down so the manager had actually comped our entire meal.I wanted to give Zaffiros a great review because I really do love this place. I've been going to this restaurant for years and it's still one of my absolute favorite places to get food. I've always enjoyed the pizza here, and the service has always been solid. I just hope more people come here and support this really great pizzeria.“