Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Reno by diners

It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a 2024 report by Statista. But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.

Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites—and there's lots to love about 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" feelings. 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 Reno based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2025.

Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.

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#28. Romano's Macaroni Grill

- Rating: 3.0/5 (538 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5505 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4900 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Pizza Factory

- Rating: 3.6/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8790 North Red Rock Road Ste 100 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. The Blind Onion Pizza & Pub

- Rating: 3.7/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6405 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Bella Italia

- Rating: 3.7/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8155 South Virginia St. Ste A-100 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Skipolini's Italian

- Rating: 3.8/5 (690 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13971 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Dopo Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 3.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 299 East Plumb Lane Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. La Cucina Italian Eatery

- Rating: 3.9/5 (487 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3600 Lakeside Drive Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. La Strada

- Rating: 3.9/5 (728 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 345 North Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Zozo's Ristorante

- Rating: 4.0/5 (555 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3446 Lakeside Drive Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Calafuria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 725 South Center St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. J Paul's Italian Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.1/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 345 North Arlington Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Steakhouses, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Romanza Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 4.1/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2707 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. La Famiglia

- Rating: 4.1/5 (421 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 170 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Mario's Portofino

- Rating: 4.1/5 (503 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1505 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. M3 Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6950 South McCarran Blvd. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Gambi's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7665 Town Square Way Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Cigar Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Casale's Halfway Club

- Rating: 4.4/5 (474 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2501 East 4th St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Johnny's Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 4.4/5 (660 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4245 West 4th St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Paisan's Old World Deli & Catering

- Rating: 4.4/5 (300 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6550 Longley Lane Ste 110 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Delis, Italian, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Marcolino's Italia Food Trailer

- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: Reno, NV
- Categories: Italian, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Mofo's Pizza And Pasta Galena

- Rating: 4.5/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18180 Wedge Pkwy Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. The Kitchen Table

- Rating: 4.5/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 530 West Plumb Lane Ste A Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. DOPO Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.6/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 St. Lawrence Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Marcolino's Italia Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (231 reviews)
- Address: 254 West 1st St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Pasta Fresca

- Rating: 4.7/5 (335 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6135 Lakeside Drive Ste 138 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Paolo's Deli

- Rating: 4.7/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 West Moana Lane Ste 101 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Smiling With Hope Pizza

- Rating: 4.8/5 (719 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6135 Lakeside Drive Ste 101 Bartley Ranch Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.