The Tastiest Italian in Memphis

Pastaria

★★★★☆ 4 (503) • $$

"The Pastaria is always a must stop when we are in Nashville. The food is always fresh quick and delicious and if you're business trailer like I am and looking for somewhere good to eat with lots of variety I would pick pastaria. They are close to a local hotel and you can get it to go or sit and eat in the restaurant.Next time you want fresh delicious pasta, bread or salad that's quick and delicious stop here."

Harry's Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (86)

"My Harry's experience was a pleasant one with fast seating. The ambiance was cozy made for a semi-intimate atmosphere. The food was good. I made a happy plate. Let me start by saying I absolutely love Carrabba's and I compared this establishment with. I chose the Chicken Marsala, although it was good I didn't expect the chicken to be fried. It gave for a different flavor. The bread loaf, oil and seasoning was similar to Carrabba's but not quite the same. Overall I would definitely return and recommend this business."

Fayzanos Pizza - Mt Juliet

★★★★☆ 4.4 (37) • $$

Sal’s Family Pizza of Brentwood

★★★★☆ 4 (248) • $

"Nice neighborhood chain pizza joint if you are looking for a laid back and casual place to enjoy some Italian fare. Dine in or to go. An extra bonus is the small bar in the back and TVs if you want to drop in for dinner and catch a game. The menu includes most of the popular Italian favorites. Pizza can be ordered by the slice or an entire pie. We shared a small Supreme pizza (yes, it's enough to share with 6 big slices) and a delicious fresh Greek salad. The service was friendly and fast. I walked in and ordered to go which took about 10 mins. The pizza - lots of cheese, a little tomato sauce, loads of yummy/ fresh veggies, piping hot and the most perfect crust I have ever tasted. I did notice others getting extra tomato sauce to go with their orders which I recommend if you like a lot of sauce. I highly recommend. You won't be disappointed."

Adagio Pasta & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (16)

"Adagio Pasta & Grill is a gem of a restaurant in this small town. My family has been there at least 20 times since they opened (probably much more) and I have yet to have a bad experience. I was shocked to come on here (looking for their menu before our visit tonight) and not find this rated 5 stars. What we love: (1) the pricing for the amount and quality (for lunch especially) is more bang for your buck than going through the local drive throughs and often less expensive. (2) we find the quality of food has always been above average to excellent at each visit. Among many dishes, we've enjoyed the eggplant parmigiana (my favorite), the cheese ravioli (try it with the Alfredo sauce and you'll be in a luxurious cheese heaven), and the salmon is near perfection with just the right amount of smoky goodness and an excellent sauce pairing. If you're looking for a starter, you can't go wrong with the toasted ravioli. (3) the service - I can't think of a time when I've had any poor service with one exception and that's when we've ordered pick up on a week day and the line for pick up is lengthy and time consuming. That's just part of having a busy lunch service and I can't really knock them for that. Table service has always been top notch. There were some waits when they first opened, but not so much now. (4) the ambiance reminds me of a quaint downtown city Italian restaurant where you could have a family dinner or a quiet date. It is in no way cluttered or clunky as I've seen in a previous review. Overall, I would list Adagio as one of my favorite dining locations in the region."

Milano's Pizza

★★★★★ 4.7 (29)

"I liked the large fresh chunks of Mushrooms, Onions, & Green Peppers on the Deluxe Pizza Pie (18" was $25.99) that I could actually get a bite of, as opposed to the tiny frozen mushy bits that some serve. They didn't skimp on the Canadian Bacon & Black Olives (most expensive ingredients) either. "New York style hand-tossed crust" was Ok, but not the best I've had. I will order Pizza from Milano's again & also try other menu items."

E Milano's Pizza House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (257) • $$

Mama Mila’s

★★★★☆ 4.3 (160) • $$

"Food is fresh and delicious service is great and ambiance is chill. The restaurant is roomy made to bring the whole family.It's pricey. Be aware they charge for everything. Cup for water $1.50Dinner salad $3.50 if you want meat will be charged extra. And they will charge you 3% for using your card. So bring cash , if you want ."

Ma Ma Fias East

★★★★☆ 4.1 (20)

"Friend suggested this place to us. 40 minute drive from Corinth. Wonderful food, great service. Meatsauce was very well done, meatballs were moist and very tasty. Will be back to explore the menu. Too full for desert but cheesecake selection looked tempting. Got a piece of strawberry swirl and enjoyed when we got home. Would return just for the cheesecake. Not a tradtional cheesecake, very light and airy, fresh and exceptional taste."

Pete & Sam's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (215) • $$

"Pretty cool decor lots of Elvis items on the wall. The service was cool as the server was able to accommodate a very large group so kudos to the server. Unfortunately, I wasn't pleased with the food at all. Sorry to say that the food was very basic. The meatball sandwich was very mid the meatballs were dense and not very flavorful. The mini side pizza was a very unique option and the caramelized onions were good, but again basic. Keep in mind they are pricy but for me the quality just isn't there nor worth the price. Overall it was just okay."

Torino's Greek & Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (124) • $$

Rafael's Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (43)

"Food is good and prices are great! Whenever I crave pizza, but don't feel like gobbling up a regular size pizza, this is the place I go to. Their personal pizzas are perfectly sized and priced well. They are made well too. I tried their spaghetti with meatballs and tilapia dinner which are well cooked and delicious! Their baklava is kinda stiff, but a good portion for the price. Warm it up in the microwave for 20 secs and it is better than eating cold."

Pizza Perfect Bellevue

★★★★☆ 4.2 (191) • $$

Moustos Pasta Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (8)

"Expensive but great food! The steak is also good. That bowl of salad is fantastic. I love most of their pasta dishes. They have a bar to eat at our enjoy a beverage or two!"

Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (335) • $$

"We had dinner here because one of our tour guides from an earlier tour we took recommended it. We stopped by around 7:45pm and we were the only ones there. We looked over the menu for a few minutes and a friendly employee finally came on over to greet us and take our orders. My sister had the Gnocchi Bolognese and I created my own pasta bowl. I chose the Radiatori pasta with Arrabbiata sauce and beef meatballs and both entrees came with bread.We sat down to eat inside because it was way too cold outside. We waited about 10 - 15 minutes for our food and it was brought on over to us by another friendly employee. At this time, another group of people came in to dine. My pasta was delicious. The pasta was cooked al dente - just like I like it and the sauce was sooo good. It had so much flavor. The bread had a nice crisp to it and it was not at all dry. The meatballs were plentiful and they also tasted really good. My sister was not a fan of her Gnocchi Bolognese and said it wasn't a good mixture. It was too mushy for her and she did not like the taste of the sauce. The inside was clean and the music was great. The bathroom was also very clean. Overall good food and great service, thank you!"

Little Chicago

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (312) • $$

"We ordered pizza and wings from here a few times while staying close by on Music Square. It's a great spot that offers delivery, perfect for enjoying by the pool, satisfying late-night cravings, or watching a movie! The pizza was good with no issues, and the wings were extra crispy, which is always a plus!We passed by it a few times, and it looks like a traditional pizzeria shop, very well kept inside. I did see some reviews mentioning issues with the deep dish, but we didn't order those, so I can't comment. Overall, I would definitely order from here again!Regarding Yelp, I recently had my Elite status removed after 8 years because I'm a business owner. Despite not being related or affiliated with any food businesses--only a local real estate office in NY--Yelp managers believe a business owner shouldn't be an Elite reviewer. In my opinion, being a business owner shouldn't disqualify someone from providing honest and fair reviews of unrelated businesses. My reviews are meant to be helpful and honest, and I believe that shouldn't affect my Elite status."

Villa Castrioti

★★★★☆ 3.9 (154) • $$

"Love Italian food so we decided to have dinner at VC. As usual, the staff was friendly and the service was great. The bar area was packed (live music)) so we sat in the dining area. We had the giant mozzarella sticks and I had the Veal with mushroom risotto. The veal was pure perfection but the risotto was just okay. The risotto was missing something along with salt."

Luigi's City Pizza

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (476) • $$

"Got the Luigi's City Special pizza and it was pretty good. Good sized pizza and the $29 price actually isn't too bad. Decent taste on the pizza, but did wish there were a few more toppings on there.My buddies got some salads and they said it was pretty good. It did look like they didn't skimp on the toppings for the salads.Kind of dark in there, but it is pretty cozy and a decent atmosphere to sit down and enjoy some pizza."

Tellini's Italiano

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (25) • $$

"Tellini's Italiano is a decent place with good prices and a friendly staff. The food is good and the price point is very good.Typical chain restaurant type ambiance and it was an overall positive experience."

Kebab Gyros and Italian Cusine

★★★★☆ 3.7 (65) • $

"As two traveling Texans far from home, we wandered into this storefront tired and a little grumpy from a full day of driving. We chose Kebab Gyros because we didn't want something we could have easily at home, like bbq or pizza. We were met at the register by a man who treated us like old friends. Upon his recommendation, we ordered the #3 - a gyro and chicken combo plate, and sides of felafel and hummus to share. We did not realize that we had requested food enough for four! We ate it all. The meal was great. The gyro was spiced wonderfully and deliciously chewy without being dry. The chicken was juicy and the pita was tender. The hummus was topped with tabbouleh (very nice) and the falafel was salty, but I don't mind since it was as the only item that was heavily salted and I ate it with the tomato/onion/cucumber mix from my salad to balance the salt. The salad is the only meal component that I could have left out. The base is shredded iceberg lettuce, and I'm not a fan, but the toppings were generous to the point that my plate looked like it held food mountains. The meal we got is absolutely worth the price, and the owner gave us a free second piece of baklava after we had ordered one piece (it's my favorite dessert, and this was a great baklava!). Try this place. You'll eat a lot and love it! We may go back tomorrow."

TASTE Italian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (94) • $$

"We love Taste!! Such a cute place and always the kindest service. Food is always tasty. Highly recommend"

Valle’s Italian Rebel

★★★★☆ 4.1 (40) • $

"Cute little hole in the wall Italian place serving Pizza, Sandwiches, and pasta. Order at the counter, with pretty quick service. I had the meatball sub and it was good. It came with chips and a drink for under 10 dollars which is hard to beat. The food is simple and good though not necessarily amazing. They have great combos for under ten dollars, but they are easy to miss on the menu so you have to be thorough when you look. Staff was very friendly and it had that family business feeling which is always nice. It is somewhere I would definitely come back to during lunch with some coworkers. Good food, great price!"

Avanzare Italian Dining

★★★★☆ 3.9 (58) • $$

"Food great bread and the oil ! So good ! The food has always been good ! Sevice wonderful. Parking is good other when the other bussiness not in or be early pick what you want"

Lance's Pizza & Subs Dover

★★★★☆ 3.7 (12) • $

"Always great pizza and subs. I am not a salad person so can't say much on that. Orders are always ready on time and staff is friendly."

Nonna Maria

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (9)

"Used to be Milano's but the same quality and care go into the food. I think there may have been a situation where the ownership stayed the same, but the name "had to change." At any rate, the crust is still freshly made and oven baked. I wholly recommend the eggplant parm pizza, the cannoli, the salad, and the sandwiches. Everything is terrific!"

Woody's

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (26) • $$

"When I'm craving pizza, this is the place I go! It's close. It's good. I buy a few days worth of pizza. Great heated or cold. Great for all types of weather too. You should give it a sit down try or order to go!"

Milano’s Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.1 (13)

"The room and decor are nothing fancy but the food did the talking. The Stromboli was fantastic! We also tried a slice of cheese and sausage New York style pizza. Everything was delicious and the service was fast and friendly."

Lazzari Italian Oven

★★★★☆ 3.5 (136) • $$

"This was by far the best place to get home cook Italian food. A group of us decided to eat here because it was convenient and seemed kid friendly. We were from out of town attending a funeral and it was close to our hotel. No one left hungry. In fact, we all left and was ready for bed we were so full. We could barely walk out to our vehicles. First, for starters, the Caesar dressing for the salad was absolutely amazing. We had asked the manager if we could purchase a container of it to take home. It's their homemade Caesar dressing and you could taste the artichokes. It was delicious! They served complimentary bread with the usual olive oil and seasoning for dipping. The bread wasn't to hard or too soft, it was just right. I could eat the whole plate by myself. I ordered the salmon with their homemade dressing on the pasta, it was so yummy. At first, I contemplated because it was an Italian restaurant and I was ordering salmon... but I came with a group of people who all ordered a number of different dishes, so I knew I would get to sample all the other dishes. I tried their meatball spaghetti and many other dishes I can't remember them all. But every bit of it was delicious. We thanked the owner for their service. We barely had room for dessert, but we ordered them too. The tiramisu was the best. Highly recommend this restaurant. You will not regret it!"

Vicari Italian Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (78) • $$

"We went last night for a Christmas party and our service was the BEST! Thank you Jake, not from State Farm! The filet and lobster were cooked perfectly, as well as the appetizers. Chef/Owner came over to ask me how I wanted my jalapeños. And Jake was just ON IT. Great service, great food. This is truly the only restaurant in the Tennessee/Mississippi area that is so awesome."

Roma Pizza & Pasta

★★★★☆ 3.7 (115) • $$

"The seven cheese pizza is absolutely delicious! It was ready quickly, and the employees were very friendly. Cute place near the airport and my hotel!"

City House

★★★★☆ 3.9 (821) • $$

"Wonderful place!! Food is delicious and the service excellent. Laid back vibe - can't wait to go back. Recommend reservation. Limited parking. We ubered"

Grille 22

★★★★☆ 3.6 (21) • $$

"Great staff, priced not bad at all... But the reason that I wrote a review is cuz it was just a burger but it tasted so good! Just amazing, And so with the picture as ya'll can see I reminded myself to post a review because at the moment that I bit into it I just was really appreciative of how great it tasted. On point and right on time!"

Coletta's Italian Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (128) • $$

"Barbecue pizza is amazing. Love the thousand island dressing and the Italian spinach. We have been coming to this location for years."

Roma Pizza & Pasta

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (37) • $$

"I am totally surprised at seeing only a two star rating for this location. Our employees order from Roma at least 8-10 times a month and also for business lunches. The pizza is awesome, especially the specialty pizzas Sundried Tomato Veggie Pizza!!!!. Also recommend the Calzones!The manager is very customer friendly and always takes care of us."

David Grisanti's On Main

★★★★☆ 4.1 (106)

"We come here almost weekly. I like to order the 12-oz New York Strip and my husband enjoys the 8-oz gorgonzola filet. Both are executed to perfection. The Italian spinach that comes with the NY strip is excellent, too. The ambiance is OK for Collierville (as in, not cool or urban in any way, but not ugly like most places here), and the service is friendly and reasonably efficient."