Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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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#30. The Old Spaghetti Factory

- Rating: 3.0/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5718 South 1900th West Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. The Old Spaghetti Factory

- Rating: 3.1/5 (302 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 189 Trolley Square Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Este Pizzeria Sugar House

- Rating: 3.3/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2148 South 900th East Ste 1 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Sonoma Grill & Wine Bar

- Rating: 3.6/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 110 West Broadway Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Asian Fusion, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Tucci's Cucina Italiana

- Rating: 3.6/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 515 South 700th East Ste 1D Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2272 South 1300th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Este Pizzeria - Downtown

- Rating: 3.6/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 156 East 200th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Sicilia Pizza & Kitchen

- Rating: 3.7/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 35 West Broadway 300 South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Big Apple Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.7/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2939 East 3300 South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Tuscany

- Rating: 3.8/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2832 East 6200th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Roberts Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 145 Wright Brothers Drive Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Stoneground Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 3.8/5 (672 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 249 East 400th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Beverage Store
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Lupessa

- Rating: 3.8/5 (233 reviews)
- Address: 156 South 400th West Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Antica Roma

- Rating: 3.8/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 132 South Main St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Café Trio Downtown

- Rating: 3.9/5 (445 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 680 South 900th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Caffé Molise

- Rating: 4.0/5 (947 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 404 South West Temple Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Cucina Toscana

- Rating: 4.1/5 (548 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 282 South 300 West Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Carmine's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (414 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2477 Fort Union Blvd. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Moochie's Meatballs & More

- Rating: 4.1/5 (780 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 232 East 800th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 260 South 200th West Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Per Noi Trattoria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (578 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3005 South Highland Drive Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Bartolo's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1270 South 1100th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Sicilia Mia

- Rating: 4.3/5 (826 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4536 South Highland Drive Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. VENETO Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 4.3/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 370 East 900th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Salt & Olive

- Rating: 4.3/5 (324 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 270 South 300th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Valter's Osteria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (901 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 173 West Broadway Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Roux

- Rating: 4.4/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 515 East 300th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Matteo Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 4.4/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 77 West 200th South Ste 100 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Osteria Amore

- Rating: 4.5/5 (339 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 224 South 1300th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Mediterranean Market & Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3942 South State St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Delis, Mediterranean, 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.