Location: Lafayette
Top Restaurants in Lafayette
Best Italian food near Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Lafayette is part college town, part natural landscape and part lively urban center. Across the Wabash River in West Lafayette, Purdue University draws a diverse young student population to the city. A walking tour of downtown Lafayette reveals a historic core of Victorian architecture, unique shops and public art. Nature abounds in the city and area parks, including Columbian Park, the Celery Bog wetlands, the Jerry E. Clegg Botanical Garden along Wildcat Creek and Wolf Park in Battle Ground.
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9. Noodles & Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Come by your local Noodles & Company at 102 N. Chauncey Ave, , West Lafayette where its globally inspired dishes including noodles, soups and salads, come together to create a World Kitchen.
Reviewed By RobbyC765
I enjoyed the Alfredo sauce with broccoli and chicken the last time I dined here. I have eaten here a couple of times and it smells great! If you love carbs this is the place!
8. Nikoâs Spicy Pickle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By iradeannas
Family owned and operated Pizza, sandwiches, incredible salads and more. The owner and chef has had the business now for a little over a year and he has transformed it into a must check on a regular place for my wife and I.All the salads are comprised of Fresh Cut Greens...No prepackaged salad mixes...and they a very large portions. Pizza topping selections seems limitless with a good dough recipe and flavorful sauce. Served fast and hot...They also have a large sandwich selection, my favorite is the Philly Steak.Great Local place to eat in or have delivered.
7. Mad Mushroom Pizza
Reviewed By Vic987654321
This place is great! You must get the cheese sticks. Everything we have ordered has been perfectly cooked, never overdone and always fresh. A treat!
6. Puccini's Smiling Teeth Pizza & Pasta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 83 reviews
Puccini's Smiling Teeth specializes in innovative pizza, pasta & salads made fresh every day. The family-friendly restaurant serves sandwiches & calzones, as well as more than 50 gluten-free dishes. Over the years, our loyal customers have come to think o
Reviewed By paul30
We ave gone to the Puccini's in Carmel, In and it is very good... we were going to Purdue for an event so we thought we would have dinner at Puccini's in West Lafayette... it is only a few blocks from Campus...The service was terrible.... took 10 minutes to get waited on after we were seated... took our order and that was the last time we saw our waiter.. at least at our table... the salad came out and they have very good salads... that did not disappoint... however, no one every came around to refill drinks, check on us, etc... we were there an hour and still did not have our Pizza... !!I told my wife there was a pizza sitting up on the counter, I could see if from my seat... it had been sitting there 10 -15 minutes, and person in the restaurant walked past the pizza, but no one looked to see who it belonged to... I told my wife I sure hope that is not our pizza.... I asked a different waitress to check our pizza and sure enough, she came back with the pizza that had been sitting on the counter for 10 -15 minutes... it was COLD....She was not our waiter so I was not upset with her... but this was ridiculous... I asked her to get us the check and a pizza box to take the pizza home as it was cold... she told me she would tell our waiter... sure enough, another 10 minutes goes by and our waiter shows up with a box and the check... we were there 75 minutes...., no apology, no "let me make this right for you", etc... just handed me the check and the box...This is too bad, as they have great pizza and I was really looking forward to this.....the service at this location is terrible..Hi Paul!I am doubly sorry. First, for the poor service you received. And second, because I missed this review and am just now responding. If you would contact me at [email protected], I would like very much to make it up to you.Best,Liz M.
5. Arni's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Since February 11th 1965, Arni's has been serving fresh and delicious food with a friendly smile. When you come to Arni's you're getting more than just a good meal, you're experiencing one of Indiana's finest restaurant traditions. Family and friends all
Reviewed By interceptpubs
Grew up eating pizza at this Arni's. Back then, it was the only one. However, over the past few years, we've noticed that the pizza has gotten worse at this restaurant - tends to be overdone and the toppings (pepperoni, sausage, etc.) are fairly sparse compared to the Arni's pizza of old. Tried it again this time we were back and alas it is still like this - fortunately, the Arni's over by Columbian Park still makes the pizza like we remember with the toppings piled high. Ambiance here (or nostalgia perhaps) is better, but the pizza there trumps it. We still rate it very good for service, and even a lesser Arni's pizza is good.
4. Spageddies Italian Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By oakleaf-delphi
I've wanted to taste eggplant parmesan and decided the Italian Kitchen might be a good place. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this dish is one of about a dozen lunch specials, salad, entree and choice from one of three deserts for $12. The meal was excellent and enjoyable.
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3. Olive Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By ADolores
We visited Olive Garden for lunch recently and found a new menu. Thankfully there were still the delicious breadsticks and great salad. I ordered a pasta bolognese which was okay...I have definitely had better. However lunch was good overall and the service was great!
2. La Scala
Overall Ratings
4 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By Daisydoop13
Great waiter! But...we ate outside on a beautiful evening. The sitting area was filthy, there was some kind of large bird or animal poop under the table, leaves all over the patio. A âsweep up â before open would improved the ambiance and had that been done the poop would have been found. Meal tasted good but had a metallic sliver (slice of foil, other) in my lasagna. Not a pleasant experience. I gave the sliver to our waiter who was great, embarrassed, apologetic and gave us a $4.75 accommodation for the sliver. Not sure we will return. Has been one of our regular restaurants but no more.
1. Bruno's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By ADolores
My grandsons love Brunoâs and so we took them there on a recent visit. We started with the pizza dough appetizer which they enjoyed. We ordered a large cheese pizza and a large pepperoni. Unfortunately the pizzas were a little underdone, but we took home the leftovers and cooked them a little more!
