15 Best Italian Restaurants near Waukesha

“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“

“Best around baked mostacolli“

“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!!!!“

“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 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.“

“Mariana was one of the best servers we have ever had. She was very cheerful and on top of everything. We were celebrating my husband and son's birthdays and she made it extremely enjoyable. Please give her our sincere gratitude for a wonderful evening!“

“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..“

“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!“

“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!!“

“Had a great experience here, it was an easy place to get some food after our movie. We were greeted by our host, Craig, he was very friendly and prompt to get us seated. We were served by Ian, he was incredibly friendly and helped us get acquainted with the menu. Would definitely come back again.“