Italian reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 237 Reddit reviews across 28 subreddits and 29 posts to rank the best Italian brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/denverfood, r/StPetersburgFL, r/roanoke, r/burbank, r/Seattle. Top-rated brands include Tavernetta (4.1/5), Pia's (5.0/5), Mama Maria's (4.9/5).
Stats
Reviews237
Subreddits28
Posts29
Brands99
Products10
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#1
Tavernetta
4.1
(10)
"Tavernetta"
"Tavernetta, Olivia, and Barolo for putting on your nicer pair of shoes."
"Tavernetta is fantastic."
"Tavernetta is very nice."
"Tavernetta if you really want to make an impression."
"Tavernetta is the only top tier spot I've tried in Denver."
"Tavernetta deserves a star."
"Tavernetta."
"Tavernetta."
"Tbh didn’t like tavernetta, it was way too salty for me."
#2
Pia's
5.0
(7)
"Pia’s by far."
"Pia's in Gulfport, hands down."
"Pia’s in Gulfport is wonderful!"
"I have to second Pia’s or Gratzzi for sure."
"Pia's for Tuscan."
"Pia’s in gulfport is 💯"
"Pia’s in Gulfport"
#3
Mama Maria's
4.9
(7)
"Mama Maria's in Salem."
"Mama Maria’s in Salem. Hands down"
"Mama Maria’s in Salem (their penne alla vodka with pancetta is so good)"
"Mama Maria’s in Salem."
"Mama Maria's in Salem"
"Mama Maria’s is family owned, delicious and fair priced. In Salem."
"I like Mama Maria's, I think the food is good"
#4
Olivia
4.6
(7)
"Olivia is the best I've had in state."
"Olivia for the best pasta."
"Olivia for fancy and very good."
"Olivia!"
"Olivia for top $."
"Olivia."
"Restaurant Olivia."
#5
Spinasse
5.0
(6)
"Spinasse"
"Spinnase or Il Nido."
"If price doesn’t matter it’s Spinasse or Cafe Juanita( formal). Exceptional food and service."
"Spinasse is my favorite, and I love their tasting menu that lets you taste everything on the menu."
"Spinasse is the best but hard to get last minute reservations."
"The Tajarin Al Ragu is one of the best dishes in Seattle."
#6
Vito's
4.8
(6)
"Vito's and it's not even close."
"Vito’s. Cathy Cummings family spot always hits home!! RIP Cathy."
"Vito's. Hands down."
"I’ve heard great things about Vito’s downtown plus it’s a cute walk around downtown afterwards."
"I highly recommend Vito's."
"I'd second Vito's if you strictly want Italian."
#7
Sal's
4.2
(6)
"The Puglieses are the best. I’ve been going to Sal’s for 35 years and there’s nothing else like it."
"Sal’s down Orange Ave is good and one of my wife and I’s go-to dinner places"
"Sal's at Bonsack"
"I’m going to try the Sal’s in Bonsack and Mama Maria’s in Salem."
"Sal's in Bonsack."
"The Sal’s in Bonsack? My wife and I really enjoy their food."
#8
Shells and Sauce
4.0
(5)
"Shells and sauce for sure!!"
"That bread at Shells and Sauce!!!"
"Shells and Sauce is very good and casual environment."
"Shells & Sauce is a great local casual spot."
"Shells & Sauce."
#9
Via Napoli
5.0
(4)
"I only tried Via Napoli and it was great."
"For the pizza, the dough is used from flour straight from Italy."
"Is SOOO good."
"Is my #1 and it’s not close."
#10
Giovanni's
3.2
(6)
"Giovanni’s. Service isn’t great but the food is the best Italian in Naples."
"Just go to Giovannis . the shrimp parm is delicious , the chicken parm has seen better days . The Pizza is Real NY Italian Pizza unlike most places in nyc now."
"Giovanni’s"
"Giovanni’s"
"Keep it simple and go to Giovanni's"
"Giovanni’s is an embarrassment."
#11
Il Ritorno
4.8
(4)
"Il Ritorno hands down!"
"Il Ritorno is next level and it was the best meal I've ever had."
"Il Ritorno by far!!"
"Il Ritorno and it’s not close."
#12
Porto Salvo
3.6
(5)
"Echoing the Porto Salvo co-signs. The place is great!"
"Porto Salvo would be a much better bet."
"Porto Salvo"
"Porto Salvo isn’t bad."
"It’s more of a glorified pizzeria. It’s mediocre as far as Italian food goes. The only place around there that fits the bill is Porto Salvo."
#13
Prosecco
4.5
(4)
"Prosecco has the best carbonara in La!"
"The pasta in the wheel of cheese is amazing. Try the osso bucco too!"
"Prosecco’s is great. Been going there for a few years."
"For a good combo of vibe and food, I’d say Prosecco"
#14
Barolo Grill
4.5
(4)
"Barolo Grill"
"Barolo grill is a 10/10."
"Barolo Grill."
"Barolo Grill."
#15
Trattoria Al Forno
4.5
(4)
"I love Trattoria Al Forno"
"Trattoria El Forno"
"Is easier to get a reservation."
"I have had great experiences."
#16
Gratzi
4.5
(4)
"Grattzi is the answer."
"Grattzi is the bomb."
"Fine Dining, Grattzi downtown."
"Gratzzi or Tony & Nello’s"
#17
Coperta
4.3
(4)
"Go to to Coperta for an Italian dinner."
"Coperta"
"Seconding Coperta."
"Copperta is great."
#18
Lydia's
4.3
(4)
"They still have great brick oven pizza, and everything else I’ve had there is good too! (Alfredo, baked spaghetti, etc)"
"I do love Lydia’s in Salem"
"I hear that Lydia’s on 419 and Apperson is pretty good."
"Lydia’s in Salem sounds like it might be up your alley"
#19
Benzina
4.0
(4)
"Benzina"
"Benzina is my all around pick"
"Benzina."
"Benzina."
#20
King Subs
5.0
(3)
"Definitely king sub, it’s the best sub I’ve ever had."
"King Subs is the best subs in town."
"King Subs, Babe's Corner and Daily Bagel."
#21
A Litteri
5.0
(3)
"A Litteri is so incredible!"
"A. litteri, 90-something year old Italian deli in the union market area, is the only correct answer."
"I'd recommend A Litteri near Union Market as the best value."
#22
Spuntino
5.0
(3)
"Spuntino - amazing food, service, and vibes. One of the best wine lists in the area. James Beard nom."
"I HIGHLY recommend Spuntino. Hands down some of the best service and food I’ve had at a restaurant."
"Spuntino!!! it’s indian-inspired italian with the NICEST and most incredible staff!!"
#23
Tony's
5.0
(3)
"Do love some Tony’s! Best eggplant parm."
"Best Italian I’ve had in a long time."
"Tony's in Town Square at MK!"
#24
Patrizi's
4.7
(3)
"The bolognese there is the way."
"They have fantastic tiramisu."
"Patrizi’s does serve pizza at the Cuernavaca location."
#25
Da Vinci
4.3
(3)
"Italian: Da Vinci is a must try. Homemade Italian, good vibes, good drinks. They have a good lunch special too!"
"DaVinci's has great home made pasta dishes and apps(only things I've tried so far)"
"My wife and I like Linda vista for Mexican, satchels/blue highway/leonardos for pizza, and Da Vinci for Italian"
#26
Il Mulino
4.0
(3)
"I also vote for IL Mulino."
"Was excellent when my husband and I went last fall."
"I personally can’t recommend it."
#27
Micelli's
4.0
(3)
"Micelli’s is the best! Fun, old school vibe and great food!"
"Micellis"
"Definitely Miceli’s for the old school vibe; the food is just so-so."
#28
Gaetano's
3.7
(3)
"Gaetano’s if you’re paying."
"Gaetanos"
"Gaetanos."
#29
Duolingo
3.3
(3)
"To get a solid foundation in Italian, starting with Duolingo is a great idea."
"My husband and I have been really enjoying Duolingo."
"Duolingo"
#30
Il Lusso
5.0
(2)
"Il Lusso: upscale, amazing pasta."
"Il Lusso . Fire pasta menu."
#31
Italian Touch
5.0
(2)
"Italian touch or Italia mia, they're the same thing just in different areas."
"Italian Touch near Bay Pines. From scratch, old school Italian deliciousness."
#32
Baduzzi
5.0
(2)
"Baduzzi, Amano, Osteria Uno are my faves."
"Baduzzi, Al Forno & Abruzzo."
#33
Jovanina's Broken Italian
5.0
(2)
"Jovanina’s Broken Italian, they have a candle lit basement and a special table in their “tunnel”."
"Jovanina's Broken Italian!! Request to sit downstairs."
#34
Patrono
5.0
(2)
"Piatto, Patrono, and Vito's"
"Sparrow, Stella, and Patrono."
#35
Cafe Juanita
5.0
(2)
"I know it's not Seattle, but Cafe Juanita is in Kirkland and is fantastic"
"Is probably my favorite."
#36
Carmine's
5.0
(2)
"To me is the best when combining food authenticity and service."
"Absolutely the most authentic in town."
#37
Cafe Cibo
5.0
(2)
"Cafe Cibo or Frankie’s Chophouse"
"Cafe cibo is amazing"
#38
Bizarro
5.0
(2)
"Bizarro"
"We really like Bizarro over near Green Lake and Mondello up in Magnolia."
#39
La Rustica
5.0
(2)
"La Rustica is probably my favorite in West Seattle."
"Don’t get cute with the menu, enjoy the lasagna. 10/10"
#40
Al & Joe's
5.0
(2)
"If you are ever out near Franklin park, Al & Joe’s. The best!"
"Al & Joe's in Franklin Park or Ozzies in Melrose Park but it's basically Franklin."
#41
Tropea
5.0
(2)
"Their risotto is amazing."
"Is awesome."
#42
Toby's Little Italy
4.5
(2)
"Their sausages are amazing e.g. range and fennel pork sausages."
"Pizzaria, Toby’s Little Italy"
#43
Topolino's
4.5
(2)
"Topilinos."
"For upscale Italian Steakhouse."
#44
Cucina Bella
4.5
(2)
"Cucina Bella or Forno il Tutte Both are so good!!!"
"Cucina Bella!"
#45
Parisi
4.5
(2)
"Parisi is my favorite that I've tried in Denver so far."
"Parisi has a decent Italian market section."
#46
Eataly
4.5
(2)
"EATaly at Park MGM has fantastic Italian food"
"Is the one i can think of."
#47
Il Forno di Tutti
4.5
(2)
"Cucina Bella or Forno il Tutte Both are so good!!!"
"Il Forno di tutti*"
#48
Cucina Basilico
4.5
(2)
"Cucina Basilico was an amazing find."
"Cucina basilico"
#49
Ca Del Sole
4.5
(2)
"Ca Del Sole is great. One of my favorites."
"The pasta dishes are very very good. And it’s just a really nice place."
#50
Valente's
4.5
(2)
"Valente’s has the best grated Romano for a killer price."
"Valentes has a good pasta selection."
#51
Carmines
4.5
(2)
"Gotta be carmines."
"Carmines and Bar del Corso for me but for completely different reasons."
#52
Andiamo's
4.5
(2)
"Is fucking amazing."
"Is my favorite so far."
#53
San Fermo
4.5
(2)
"Best duck I've ever had and the parmesian butter pasta with black truffle was other worldly."
"And Rione XIII in Seattle."
#54
Il Nido
4.5
(2)
"Il Nido, Raccolto, Il Terrazzo Carmine, La Rustica."
#55
Ma's
4.0
(2)
"I've heard Ma's is good..."
"MA’s, Centanni and Prosecco on Riverside are my go-to’s."
#56
Centanni
4.0
(2)
"Centanni is solid, maybe your safest bet."
"Centanni is great"
#57
Scarantino's
4.0
(2)
"For very good food and the definite "old school" vibe, Scarantino's in Glendale."
"Scarantino in Glendale reminds me of the Italian restaurants back on the East Coast."
#58
Remini's
4.0
(2)
"Remini's, Sals, Luigi's, Fortunato, Lydia's Italian Kitchen. Cant go wrong with any of those, great food at all of them"
"Remini’s"
#59
Whole Foods
4.0
(2)
"Whole Foods carries rummo pasta."
"Whole Foods always has it."
#60
Bella Pizza
4.0
(2)
"Bella Pizza in Daleville/Troutville."
"Bella Pizza, or New York Pizza in Vinton."
#61
Da Sesto's
4.0
(2)
"Da Sestos on 66th in Pinellas Park will impress."
"Da Sesto’s is pretty good!"
#62
Mazzaro's
4.0
(2)
"Mazzaros"
"Delicatessen, Mazzaro’s"
#63
Dolce Sicilia
4.0
(2)
"Dolce Sicila or vinnola would probably be the only places that would actually make them."
"Check out Dolce Sicilia west of town."
#64
Gusto
3.5
(2)
"Gusto v good"
"Gusto."
#65
Luigi's
3.5
(2)
"When Debbie Reynolds lived here in Roanoke, she went to Luigi’s. I’d say that speaks well of them."
"Luigi's too if you want slightly less Americanized Italian food."
#66
Cattivella
5.0
(1)
"My new fave is Cattivella. The Pasticcio (meatball, tortellini and bolognese) is unbelievable."
#67
Tavernatta
5.0
(1)
"Tavernatta for super fancy - also amazing, award winning, food and wine list, but super pricey."
#68
Sapori
5.0
(1)
"Sapori is legit the best Italian I’ve had in the west. On par with my nonnas food. Genuinely it’s 10/10."
#69
Odyssey Italian Restaurant
5.0
(1)
"Mind blowing that I didn’t see anyone suggest Odyssey Italian Restaurant. Their food is amazing."
#70
Soko
5.0
(1)
"Soko in Takoma Park."
#71
Mangialardo's
5.0
(1)
"Mangialardo's in SE is the winner."
#72
Pepperjacks
5.0
(1)
"Pepperjacks in Scaggsville Md."
#73
Salumeria Biellese
5.0
(1)
"Salumeria Biellese has some of those smaller sausages."
#74
Faicco's
5.0
(1)
"Faicco's on Bleecker St."
#75
O Sole Mio Cucina Italiana
5.0
(1)
"O Sole Mio Cucina Italiana for Italian… amazing…"
#76
Fortuna Ristorante
4.0
(1)
"Fortuna ristorante"
#77
Venice Pizza House
4.0
(1)
"Venice Pizza House same kinda food not my fav but a staple: yummy and affordable"
#78
Little Toni's
4.0
(1)
"I like Little Toni’s pizza a lot too although it’s not as interesting as Barone’s."
#79
Pomodoro Pizza Pasta
4.0
(1)
"Pomodoro Pizza Pasta has some of the best Italian food in the metro area."
#80
Frasca
4.0
(1)
"Frasca is the Michelin starred Italian restaurant."
#81
Pinocchio's
4.0
(1)
"Best old school Italian, no frills and affordable. They give you a good amount of food and it’s really good."
#82
Cranellis
4.0
(1)
"Cranellis on south side"
#83
Romanos
4.0
(1)
"If you’re looking for old school - check out Romanos in Littleton."
#84
Sarino's
4.0
(1)
"Sarino's in Norwest."
#85
Dio Mio
4.0
(1)
"Dio Mio for casual, but great pasta"
#86
DiFranco's
4.0
(1)
"DiFranco’s"
#87
Isabella's Italian Kitchen
4.0
(1)
"Isabella's Italian Kitchen on Burbank and Mariposa. I think the food is most similar to Tony's bella Vista and prices are good, too."
#88
Bruno's
4.0
(1)
"Bruno’s"
#89
Point Easy
4.0
(1)
"Point Easy"
#90
Filippi's Pizza Grotto
4.0
(1)
"Filippis pizza grotto - pacific beach"
#91
O Sole Mio
4.0
(1)
"O sole Mio has really great Italian dishes as well."
#92
Fratelli's
4.0
(1)
"25 min away you have Fratelli’s and Enzo’s on Williamsbridge."
#93
Barbara’s Italian
4.0
(1)
"Barbara’s Italian in rouse hill is pretty awesome"
#94
Roberto's
4.0
(1)
"Zero Otto Nove or Roberto’s are decent spots."
#95
Zero Otto Nove
4.0
(1)
"Zero Otto Nove or Roberto’s are decent spots."
#96
Gustav's
4.0
(1)
"Gustav 's in Salem is nice."
#97
Williston Meat and Fish
4.0
(1)
"For take home - Have you tried Williston meat and fish, besserys, or mehurons?"
#98
Vermont Salumi
4.0
(1)
"Pete grew up on an organic farm in Central Vermont and trained to make sausage and cure meats in Italy. I think his sausage is very good."
#99
Italian Centre
4.0
(1)
"The Italian Centre on Southland and Fairmount is a great spot."
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