13 Best Italian Restaurants near Hayden

“This was my first visit and definitely not my last. I had the spaghetti squash and it was prepared to perfection with one minor issue, there were whole bay leaves in the sauce that were, I'm sure, not meant to be. Other than that I would rate the food a 5. Service was a bit off. I went earlier in the evening (about 6 PM) and the waiter was arriving when I did. He seemed very rushed and wasn't confident with our drinks. He was very appologetic but couldn't tell us which drink was regular and which was diet (cokes). After our appatizer (calamari) and meal had been served he came to the table and appologized again because he had forgotten our bread. The ambiance was nice but the layout didn't seem right and was a little awkward. The bay leaves and the service prevented a 5 star rating but I'll he back for an update in the future.Update 4/18/24I've visited dozens of times and am happy to update from 4 to 5 stars. Aside from the bay leaf the first time I've never had a bad meal or experience!“

“After researching restaurants in the local Coeur D'Alene area, we came upon this Italian restaurant which caught our eye with Chef Angelo's passion for organic, local farm sourcing and many positive reviews... We seek out unique and high-quality, intimate Italian venues both local and when we travel... Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted and seated at a semi-private quiet table. Donna, our server, was a ray of sunshine and a chalice of radiant light! Seriously... with her warm smile and soulful embracing, beautiful demeanor, we immediately knew we arrived exactly where we needed to be... We decided on a simple chianti on the glass pour list, which was a wonderfully generous pour for both of us... and the wine was perfect. We began our culinary bliss with the vegetable antipasto which included wonderfully Grilled and Marinated Vegetables, Olives and Fresh Mozzarella (was not expecting the BEST eggplant we have ever had on a starter plate like this...) which led my wife to ordering the eggplant parmesan. After we placed our entree orders, Donna kindly brought us a small taste of the scrumptious silky butternut squash soup which was topped with delicately crisped pepitas. We devoured the soup and wished we had ordered a giant bowl... but the fresh baked focaccia had arrived and more courses were on the way... Our entrees arrived and were a feast for the eyes... and they tasted just as delicious! The eggplant parmesan was crisp and light as a cloud... sided with a perfectly al dente bucatini noodle and fresh, bright red sauce... again, THE BEST eggplant my wife has ever enjoyed. Now... let us talk about the meatballs... I got the bucatini with meatballs... the sauce, delectable... the meatballs... are you sitting down?? Lean, pillow soft, hearty, herby, perfect mouthfeel, flavorful, insatiably delightful!Atmosphere was ma and pop taste of Italy experience... The entirety provided for a very romantic experience which was to pay off later that evening... but we digress...We can't recommend this restaurant enough... for the food, the experience and the beautiful Donna... Be sure to ask to sit in her section... And then enjoy YOUR romantic evening after your visit... Salud!“

“The food was absolutely great. My wife and I split a Cajon chicken pizza and a Caruso's medetranian salad. We couldn't finish the food and it was delicious. The tables were not cleaned off, and we cleaned our own table. The staff were very friendly and helpful with our order. Highly recommend this place.“

“Hands down the best pizza I have had in a long time! The marinara sauce is the perfect blend of flavors with just the right consistency. This is my go to pizza place from now on.Also, a large pizza is actually large! A full 16”. No 12” that they call a large like a lot of other places.“

“So first of all, let me just say that the $6 lunch special is probably the best deal around. Two slices and a drink? I'll take that all day long. Just kidding, they only do it during lunch on the weekdays, but still... Great value. The pizza is pretty good. The crust is more of a hand-tossed kinda pie, thicker than I usually like it but I'm not going to ding them over my personal preferences. Their three meat pie is my favorite. I could wax poetic over the sauce and cheese and all that, but I think I'll just keep it simple: It's not the best pizza I've ever had, but it's better than a lot of the chain pizza joints around here. And the prices are pretty darn good for what you're getting.“

“Tonight was my first time at PC’s. This is THE quintessential pizza shop of the 90’s - replete with skateboard paraphernalia and skatepark vibes. And, the reviews are true - run by the friendliest people in the world. 100% a return customer and I highly suggest trying PC’s out.“

“Absolutely love Tomato Street. Always love your Calzones. Bryan our server was very friendly and met our every needs.Kid-friendliness: We've been eating here for years and love the fact that the table cloth is paper, so the kids have crayons to become little artist as you wait for food. Playing tic tac toe or hangman is so much fun.“

“You can't be mad at an Olive Garden. This place is always consistent, is always delicious and will always fill that little part in your heart and makes everything better. I love the side of Alfredo sauce to dip your bread sticks in!! The salad is baller and it is the best start, middle and ending to any meal you choose. There is literally nothing you pick that can upset you so sit back and enjoy the deliciousness about to hit your face!!“

“We went for a family dinner and to try some of their St. Patricks Day eats. The atmosphere was really nice and has been updated to allow lighting to come through the storefront windows (they used to be painted with a European countryside scene that was nice but made it feel like you were in a cave). The wait staff and chef were nice and accommodating of our large family.The food: The kids all had kids secret sauce spaghetti. They all loved it. When the chef so how quickly they devoured it she sent out a platter of fries on the house. My daughter tried the adult portion of chicken fettuccine. It tasted great and filled her up. Had I ordered it I would have wanted to add a Caesar salad. We don’t order a Caesar salad but after seeing a neighboring tables salad, I def had fomo and have added it to the next time list.My wife and I ordered from the St. Patricks Day special menu that was advertised on Facebook. I had homemade meatballs on a bed of mashed potatoes. They tasted great and came with a sauce that was tasty when mixed with the mashed potatoes. I added a bowl of leek soup. It was tasty and reminded me of potato soup with bits of crunchy celery added. It was really good. My wife had a special pizza with sauerkraut and sausages. I wasn’t a fan but she loved it.If you haven’t been in a while, I’d give this place a try. It’s been updated with a new menu and decor. The tables all had linen table clothes and napkins. The dress was a mix of casual (us) and some tables dressed up for a nice dinner. It’s an upscale restaurant sneakily hiding amongst other boring strip center stores. Don’t let the exterior influence your opinion of this place.“

“They are terrific and location and view is beautiful. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to go out casually or romantically especially if you want to take a walk afterwards the ambience setting in view is beautiful right by the lake.“

“This is the kind of spot I only thought existed in my dreams. Pizza parlor/skate shop/live music set up. As an avid skate board collector and pizza snob this was heaven! Great atmosphere and ambience and excellent pizza. Very unique menu and flavors! Love this spot“

“I’ve lived in cda my whole life and this is the first time I had been to Tito’s. Candy was our server and was one of the best servers I’ve had in awhile around town. She was prompt polite and on top of every one of her tables. When we return, I will first call to ask if candy is working“

“My experience was great! Pizza was tasty, service was excellent, large booths and comfortable seating, free refills, beers on tap, the playoff game was on, restaurant was clean, and they have an arcade for the kiddos. What more could you ask for from a pizza joint?“