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#27. Romano's Macaroni Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2531 Brindle Drive Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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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#26. MC Pizza
- Rating: 2.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2327 Walnut St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#25. Vincenzo's Pizza
- Rating: 2.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6301 Grayson Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#24. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 2.8/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5102 Jonestown Road Colonial Commons Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
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#23. Tonino's Pizza & Grille
- Rating: 3.2/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 530 North Progress Ave. Ste 400 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#22. Giovanni's Pizza
- Rating: 3.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1027 North Mountain Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#21. Aleco's Café & Restaurant
- Rating: 3.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 714 North 3rd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#20. Giuliano's Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.3/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2245 Paxton Church Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Sicilian
- Read more on Yelp
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#19. JoJo's on 22
- Rating: 3.3/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7800 Allentown Blvd. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
10 / 27
#18. Naples Pizza - Union Deposit
- Rating: 3.4/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3903 Union Deposit Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#17. FRANCO'S PIZZERIA
- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4810 Derry St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#16. Infinitos - Harrisburg
- Rating: 3.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4239 Union Deposit Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Buffets, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#15. Roberto's Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2536 Walnut St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#14. Sammy's Authentic Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 502 North 3rd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#13. Italian Delight
- Rating: 3.6/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4151 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#12. Gabriel's Pizza
- Rating: 3.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3914 North 6th St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
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#11. Palumbo's Italian Eatery
- Rating: 3.8/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 104 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#10. Bacco Pizzeria and Wine Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#9. Carley's Ristorante & Piano Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 204 Locust St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
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#8. Italian Pizza & Subs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6220 A Derry St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#7. Mangia Qui
- Rating: 4.1/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 272 North St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Tapas Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
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#6. Subway Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 Herr St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#5. Gabriella Italian Ristorante
- Rating: 4.2/5 (421 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3907 Jonestown Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#4. Cork & Fork
- Rating: 4.3/5 (591 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 State St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#3. Vino Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6049 Allentown Blvd. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#2. Pastorante
- Rating: 4.4/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1012 North 3rd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Specialty Food, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#1. Alvaro Bread and Pastry Shoppe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 236 Peffer St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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.
