Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Harrisburg by diners
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Harrisburg by diners
Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feels. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.
Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Harrisburg based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2024.
Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Pizza Boli's
- Rating: 2.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1276 Market St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Giovanni's Pizza
- Rating: 2.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2955 North 7th St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#28. MC Pizza
- Rating: 2.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2327 Walnut St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Romano's Macaroni Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2531 Brindle Drive Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 2.5/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5102 Jonestown Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#25. The Pan Tree American Diner
- Rating: 2.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9 North Progress Ave. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Greek, American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Midtown Pizza
- Rating: 3.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 955 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#23. JoJo's on 22
- Rating: 3.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7800 Allentown Blvd. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Tonino's Pizza & Grille
- Rating: 3.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 530 North Progress Ave. Ste 400 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Naples Pizza - Union Deposit
- Rating: 3.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3903 Union Deposit Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Giuliano's Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2245 Paxton Church Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Sicilian
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Infinitos - Harrisburg
- Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4239 Union Deposit Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Buffets, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Giovanni's Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1027 North Mountain Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Sammy's Authentic Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 502 North 3rd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. FRANCO'S PIZZERIA
- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4810 Derry St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Aleco's Café & Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 714 North 3rd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Roberto's Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2536 Walnut St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Italian Delight
- Rating: 3.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4151 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Palumbo's Italian Eatery
- Rating: 3.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 104 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Gabriel's Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3914 North 6th St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Carley's Ristorante & Piano Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 204 Locust St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Bacco Pizzeria and Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Mangia Qui
- Rating: 4.0/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 272 North St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Tapas Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Italian Pizza & Subs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6220 A Derry St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Gabriella Italian Ristorante
- Rating: 4.0/5 (378 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3907 Jonestown Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#5. Subway Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 Herr St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Italian
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#4. Vino Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6049 Allentown Blvd. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#3. Cork & Fork
- Rating: 4.5/5 (532 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 State St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Italian
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#2. Pastorante
- Rating: 4.5/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1012 North 3rd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Specialty Food, Italian
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#1. Alvaro Bread and Pastry Shoppe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 236 Peffer St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 312 metros.
