33 Best Italian Restaurants near Akron

“We were trying to find a place nearby that was open on a Sunday and came across this lovely Italian restaurant. The best part was the staff as they were so friendly and kind. The bread is out of this world and we enjoyed our pasta - you could tell that it’s home made. My husband loved the cream soda and I had a mocktail and appreciated that they had non alcoholic options besides soda! They have a kids menu even if it’s not on their main menu so ask about it :) We will definitely be back the next time we are here.“

“Overall food was very good. Service was also good. Our seat felt crammed against a divider near the wait station so it wasn't as nice as some other places to sit. But this place is very hip and we would definitely go back!!EDIT: Food still good after several years. Only complaint is still certain seating areas are better than others. Definitely talk to hostess if you are not happy with the table you are given. Honestly sitting at the bar was a good experience if you don't like your table.Parking: Weekends it is fine to find parking. Weekdays, if you don't find a spot in their lot, you are going to park a few blocks away.“

“Not sure how I never ate here before. Delicious food, generous portions, friendly and hard working owners. Seriously good food. While waiting for takeout order was treated to a taste of the pork and rice and beans. Perfect! Son stated his sandwich was packed full of meat. We will return soon!“

“We took a trip up to Lancaster and Google the nearest pizza places. The reviews for this place inspired us to try it out and man oh man did they live up to hype . Great food even at 8 o'clock at night . Would recommend to anyone in the area.“

“The staff was very friendly and kind. The little cut in booths make for a private, quiet, date night! Frank, the owner, goes above and beyond. Excellent food, excellent prices! A great example of how to run and business and keep family first! Thanks Frank, we will return on our date nights or for family take and bake dinners!“

“This historical property has been transformed into a wonderful, boutique like hotel and wedding venue. We were greeted and helped by exceptional staff and the restaurant blew my mind. So very delicious and wonderful flavor profiles and combinations. We wanted to dive into the creme brûlée, crack that sugar crust and eat our way out of the dish. The drinks from the bar were nothing short of fun and not lacking any strength at all. One drink for me and I was done! The only problem/issue we had was hearing alot of banging and dragging noises as our room was apparently above the recreational room or restaurant. We had hoped the noise would stop at bedtime but unfortunately it did not.“

“We live in Massachusetts and my husband loves Roma pizza in Lititz. It is his favorite. Hasn’t had it in years and it did not disappoint. Everything was a fabulous as it always has been. I ordered a gluten free for me and it was spectacular!!! Love Roma!!!!!!!!!“

“LANCASTER...NEW. PIZZA. REVIEWER...OLDE..SCHOOL. 3rd..GENERATION..N.Y..PIEMAN.... 40. PLUS. YEARS. TOP. SHELF. & THEN SOME. FINIST. INGREDIENTS. $$$ .CAN. BUY. OUTSTANDING..SELECTION. SPOTLESS.. AUTHENTIC...SCORE. 9.3..WOW...“

“best pizza place in the area! like i seriously never ordered this much pizza before i moved. their vegan cheese is delish and theyre always incredibly accommodating for any gluten free or vegan request! amazing staff everyone is always super “

“We came in right at the end of a very busy noon traffic. The table that was big enough for our group had not been cleared. It was cleared for us promptly and we were served quickly. The food was excellent and the coffee was fresh. The bread that is used for their pizza and their sandwiches is excellent. Prices were also very fair.“

“First, let’s start with the service. Yes, the quality of my meal is important, but even the best meal can be diminished by sub-par service. Accordingly, words are inadequate to express our gratitude for our server Molly, who easily exceeded our expectations for service.We all can tell when a server is just going through the motions. Not Molly. She is not only proficient, but her personality is engaging with a good sense of humor. It is obvious she thoroughly enjoys interacting with her customers. She demonstrated the best people skills we’ve experienced in the past five years. I’m in the top 10 percent of food reviewers on Google Maps so I believe I’ve got a really good feel for exceptional people. Molly demonstrated the highest levels of enthusiasm for her work which is extremely rare today. I trust the ownership appreciates these comments and recognizes her as a valuable asset to their team.Oh yes, we had food. My wife had her standard Eggs Benedict, I had the Brick, which is a Cinnabon pancake with fried egg and bacon wrapped inside. If you’re a Cinnabon fan you can’t go wrong with any dish containing that name!The other four in our party thoroughly enjoyed their meals as well. They traveled over 90 minutes and were already planning their next trip when we were leaving.If you’re visiting on a Sunday I’d recommend arriving before 9 am and you’ll beat most of the crowd. By the time we left there were at least 30 or more waiting to be seated. Reservations are only taken for parties between 8-14. Naturally they won’t seat any grouping until the entire party is present, which is only fair to those already waiting. Speaking of waiting, what are you waiting for? Get off your phone and get to the Brick!“

“First time trying DiMaria’s and I’m already convinced they are one of the best options for Pizza around!Let me just start with how nice it is to place an order to go on the phone and that order be EXACTLY what you wanted. There is ordering online as well as an option as well.The pizza was HOT AND FRESH and the wings were absolutely fantastic. As a wing enthusiast, I always show appreciation when they are cooked to my liking (I requested extra crispy/ well done).All we tried were the pizza and wings but it was convincing enough to make it not be a one-and-done situation. We will 1000% be back.P.s. the staff were super nice and welcoming.“

“OUTSTANDING..AMAZING..CRISPY..THIS. PIZZERIA..USES. THE. MOST EXPENSIVE. INGREDIENTS..MONEY. CAN. BUY..SPEAK. CLEAN. RESPECTFUL. STAFF..MANY..EMPLOYEES..20YEARS..PLUS..I. A. AN OLD.SCHOOL. N.Y.PIEMAN...I.RATE..THIS. PIZZA..AT..8.9..YES..OVER. THE. “

“A friend recommended this place saying the pizza was really good. I stopped, looked at their menu and decided to order the chicken francese. That meal was superb! I made 3 meals out of it because I wanted it to last. I would highly recommend trying it and also trying the restaurant itself. I actually stopped by to tell them how much I loved it. I will definitely be ordering from them again!“

“A very nice family business. Sometimes the workers get a little confused, but it's always a great good experience. I've had their pizza, stromboli, calzone, and cheese steaks. All the good is fantastic. Update: the service is much improved in recent months. Most servers are experienced and know there menu very well. There are only 4 beers on tap; I would like to see that number triple. Still, 5 starts!“

“Stopped by here on our way to our hotel after a day of hiking at Swatara State Park. Ordered a Pizza Steak and fries and both were delicious. I like that they chop up the steak in the sauce and were very generous with the cheese and the roll was very good, even with the sauce it didn't get soggy. The fries were hot and fresh out of the fryer and were perfectly crispy. Had to wait a bit to check into our hotel room so by the time we were able to eat but the sub was still amazing (the fries were so yummy that we couldn't stop eating them so they were gone by the time we got to our hotel. We are in the area often and will definitely be back.“

“I have never really been "wowed" by pizza but Two Cousins downtown has changed that for me. The staff is very kind and is there to make sure you get excellent product every time. The pizza is perfectly crispy on the bottom, and nice and chewy on top. Combined with the perfect amount of sauce and cheese, call me hooked. I couldn't help but take a couple bites before I got a picture!“

“The food is good but only have one issue. We have called in orders multiple times and my girlfriend asks for a cheeseburger but they have given her a cheeseburger sub and I am not sure why. I have explained to them I did not order a sub and we asked for a cheeseburger.“

“This was the very 1st time going there to get something to eat. It was a wonderful experience. Nice sized dining room very clean. You go up to the counter to order. They bring your food to you. I got a cheesesteak with no onions with a little sauce on it heated in the oven. Well....the meat was the tastes meat I have ever eaten. The flavor was AMAZING, THE ROLL WAS FRESH. I ATE THE WHOLE THING!!!! I Was so impressed by the favor. The staff was very friendly and answered my questions with a smile. The price was just right. I will recommend this place to others. I want to go back to get ? dessert. They have some kind of fried cheesecake. I bet it is awesome too. I WILL BE BACK!!!“

“Last night, Valentine’s Day, my wife and I chose to meet our son and family at Carrabba’s to celebrate my special birthday ?.As expected, we were not disappointed with our meals or service. Courtney was our server, a very pleasant and efficient server at that! She truly made my family and I feel like she was serving her own family. I was not only impressed with her pleasant demeanor and performance, but she displayed what I would rarely call, a respectful heartfelt service attitude!I explained to Courtney that as a retired Human Resource Director of a fine dining restaurant, that if she left Carrabba’s seeking another fine dining experience at my former restaurant, I would not hesitate to hire her.Congratulations to Carrabba’s HR Professionals for hiring their professional and pleasant staff!“

“Order here for the very first time traveling around lancaster and was lucky to come upon this great Italian restaurant! We ordered pizza and a calzon it was amazing, so delicious it's a good distance away but so worth it❣️❣️Best Pizza I have had here in PA and I have been here since 1972❣️ Looking forward to trying many more delicious foods they prepare! Hoping they make a true antipasta salad have not had a good one since leaving New York other then making my own?❤️❣️Vegetarian options: Had Vegetable Pizza was Superb❣️“

“This place is a gem. I am a pizza lover. And, I like my pizza HOT. Like burn your mouth hot. The quality of the pies they put out is amazing. Totally consistent. Hot and with very high quality ingredients. Even the cheese is different. The staff is always friendly and orders are put up fast. Anytime I am in the area (I don’t live near) I grab a pie to go. Their white pie with spinach is very good.“

“1st time here. Ordered a pizza. Sraff was very friendly & accommodating. The pizza was fabulous. Fresh tasting & flavorful. I think what got me most it was worth the price (now days, I feel like everything is over priced & the quality/quantity & ingredients is compromised). Not here. I will definitely order again. Well done!!“

“Overall a good experience and would definitely recommendService- everyone was friendly. Our waitres was very nice, helpful and attentiveFood- I had the chicken parm and my wife had the salmon. Both were deliciousAtmosphere- very nice fine dining atmosphere“

“Just so my comments not biased tried it twice in one week first waitress was extremely Bland and boring zero sense of humor second waitress was totally different thank God for that nothing I hate more than a boring waitress otherwise you can't go wrong with the cheeseburger sub or a cheese steak fryer Foods not so much but there's definitely something to be said for the homemade rolls that they use to make you sandwiches“

“Small bar that's usually filled with an older crowd. But one of the few places with outside seating which is usually filled with younger people. Drink prices a bit above average. They also have food & a restaurant during certain hours. The main draw is the patio seating.Parking: Huge lot.“

“We are so happy to have the original owners back the best people ? HER PEPES SPECIAL CHEZZE STEAK IS HANDS DOWN BETTER THAN ANY GUS CHESSE STEAK AND PEPES PIZZA HAS ? ? FREE FRENCH FRIES ? ON FRIDAYS WITH any SUB you order only on Friday it's worth the drive ? God bless“

“My 1st time here and I had to get a cheeseburger. The Bread was wonderful!! The cheesesteaks liked terrific also. Someone ordered stuffed shells and found them delicious. The buildings around here are small and sound can travel through them. Otherwise I plan to come back nextime I am in town.“

“Just happened to be in area and stopped in. What a positive experience. The pizza we had was the best we had in a long time. The employees were super nice, prices were fair, and the place itself was cute. Wish we lived closer to try other things on their menus. If we are ever in the area again we will definitely stop in.“

“Not sure why there are bad reviews here. This place is amazing and my favorite pizza place! Good price and good service! Their pizza is plenty flavorful and tasty! Their wings are my favorite out of anywhere and that says alot as I am picky on wings. Their stuffed cheese bread is amazing too. We order through slice and it's never a long wait. It'll be my husbands and i go to place. Thank you for your excellent service and food!“

“I've given the cheese steaks 2 chances since the opening, and I wasn't impressed with it. I will say that the pizza is very, very good and the customer service is VERY GOOD. I grew up right across the street as a child, and they are not what I remember. The cheese steaks had an overpowering peper taste to it.“

“We enjoyed dinner here tonight while on travel to the area and staying at the HIE nearby. Pouring rainstorm so we drove over. Building appears to be a repurposed McDonalds, neat place. Pizza was really good, nice crust like I would expect. Salad was good too. We got two cannoli for dessert and the kids demolished them before I could get a picture. I'd eat here again for sure, at least as far as the pizza goes !“

“The waitress didn't really seem to like her job but, then most of us don't. Food was incredible as always. Prices were great to how much food you are given. Great time with friends!Parking: Plenty of space to choose from. Easy.“