14 Best Italian Restaurants near Waukesha

“I had Nadi Plates at a wedding in October. This was by far some of the best wedding food I've ever had! Their Alfredo sauce was spectacular, as was their romesco sauce! My date and I both got Filet which was cooked perfectly. The Bride and Groom also told us how professional the team was to work with. I can't wait for their restaurant spot to open to have their food more often!“

“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!!!“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“The parking lot was full but we got a table right away.
Nate was our server and he was awesome!
Nate was attentive but not over bearing, he made sure we had what we needed and then some.
Every Olive Garden needs a Nate, Greatest server we've ever had!!!!“

“Vino Cappuccino proved once again why we love coming here, and it's surprisingly kid-friendly. We dropped in for a to-go order, and while my 8-year-old son and I waited at the bar, we caught the Panama vs. Croatia World Cup game.

The service was even faster than usual, but the highlight was definitely the bartender. He was incredibly friendly and made me a delicious cucumber and fresh mint mocktail, plus a kiddie cocktail for my son—and then generously comped them both!

The only real downside here is the parking, but honestly, that’s just the price you pay for a fantastic restaurant that's always busy. Excellent food and top-tier service overall. We’ll definitely keep coming back!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Best Pizza I've Had Outside NYC

As a native New Yorker, I don't say this lightly — this pizza absolutely rocked and delivered on every level

Im originally from the area and was visiting family and wanted to treat everyone to pizza, and this place exceeded expectations. The crust had that perfect balance of crispy and chewy, the sauce was well-balanced, and the cheese-to-topping ratio was spot on.

Special shout out to EILEEN, who handled our delivery. It was dinner rush hour, always a chaotic time for any pizza place, and I had a specific time window I needed the pizza to arrive for our gathering. She took the time to make sure it showed up exactly when I needed it, hot and fresh, despite what I'm sure was a packed delivery schedule. That kind of care and attention during the busiest part of the night doesn't go unnoticed — it's the difference between a good experience and a great one.

Between the quality of the pizza and the outstanding service, this is now my go-to when Im back in town and highly recommend it for anyone in the area.“

“Very nice restaurant. Staff was friendly. They have a nice variety of seating and the tables do move in the booth, which is cool. Prices are a little high, but typical movie theater food prices. Food was absolutely delicious. They make a fantastic thin crust pizza. The chairs are by far the most uncomfortable seats I’ve ever sat in at a restaurant. While these older style chairs might try to give an authentic pizza parlor style, they are absolutely the worst seats to sit on for any length of time.“