Location: Allentown
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Pennsylvania, United States Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Allentown
Best Italian restaurants nearby. Discover the best Italian food in Allentown. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Italian restaurants near you.. Allentown, is the largest of the three Pennsylvania cities that make up the Lehigh Valley. Formerly an industrial hub, Allentown is probably most well known as the subject of the eponymous Billy Joel song. The long history of Allentown has left it with an impressive architectural heritage that includes buildings such as the neo-Roman Art Museum, which contains a reconstructed room designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The city is also home to the Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom amusement park.
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10. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 114 reviews
Conveniently located on Grape Street near Lehigh Valley Mall and Whitehall Mall, your Allentown, PA Buca, is the place to go for authentic Italian favorites and stellar service. Known for our family style portions, you'll know that no matter the size of y
Reviewed By Brewhound
The decor is tacky but fun. It definitely sells itself as a casual, family dining experience. Salads, apps and entrees were all very tasty. We didn't have dessert, but saw a massive sundae go by that looked fantastic. Here's the thing: everything is served family style ordered in serving sizes of 3 people or 5 people. If you have a large group sharing a check and food, great, you can all share a variety of food. However, if you're bringing a smaller party to dinner, it can be challenging. You'll have to all agree on sharing an entree, app, salad, etc. The more variety you add, the more expensive it will be, especially for a small group.We also had the challenge of meeting dietary restrictions for one person - meaning, those dietary restrictions had to apply to the others in the small party. I'm not sure that this place is for everyone.
9. Parma Pizza
For over 20 years, Parma Pizza in West End Allentown has proudly and personally served the Lehigh Valley. Open 7 days a week with free delivery, dine-in, and takeout to satisfy your pizza cravings! Your favorite Italian-American desires in a classic brick
Reviewed By M A
We have been ordering for over 4 years. The stuffed pizzas are absolutely amazing and weigh at least 5 lbs (meat lovers & spinach/ricotta are our favorites)!!!!! The regular pizza, steak sandwiches and calzones are great too! We have yet to have an item from the menu we didn't like & we often order enough for 2 or 3 meals as the food reheats very well in the oven. There is enough variety to make almost anyone happy. We order takeout but the inside is cozy if you want to eat inside (there has ALWAYS been somebody eating inside when I pick up the food).
8. Slice Of Italy
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By Allyyy8
We were traveling through PA and wanted some pizza. We looked at reviews and we are so glad that we chose Slice of Italy! The pizza is absolutely delicious (I would highly recommend the buffalo chicken pizza!) and they really care about their presentation, the pizzas were gorgeous! Everyone was very nice and it was very clean. 10/10!
7. paese mio inc
Overall Ratings
4 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By leep700
Everyone loved thefood- was huge amount-we will be eating leftovers for a while. Our waiter was extra nice, helping us with Birthday preparations. Wheelchair accessible. The monk fish with scallops and (stripped) ravioli was $28. Vodka sauce spaghetti was$9. We will return!!
6. BRAVO Cucina Italiana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 156 reviews
BRAVO Cucina Italiana is proud to serve Italian classics with a twist made with authentic old world cooking techniques and the highest-quality ingredients - housemade pasta specialties, pizzas and flatbreads, steaks, chops and seafood. We invite you to co
Reviewed By rickpoet
Bravo, Bravo! (See what I did there? (We brought 5 people with different dietary needs and food preferences in and you satisfied all of us with your basic Italian, small but tasty menu.I had spaghetti with the vegan eggplant based meatballs. Iâve been a vegetarian for decades and I really donât remember ever having a plate of spaghetti and meatballsâ¦also I really generally donât like eggplantâ¦this whole thing was delicious and the meatballs gave a very nice meat-like texture.I also enjoyed the Sangiovese Cabernet blend wineâ¦It was smooth and easy to drink.My wife was happy that the chef came out to talk with her about the gluten free options as some of her questions stumped our server. (And it turned out the slight modification she wanted to the gluten free version of their special pomodoro pasta was gluten free (she also wanted it without cheese) and she thought it was well done. (Not always an easy feat with gluten free pasta.)Our kid ordered plain pasta, as is his way, and he was fine with it.We also enjoyed the focaccia bread rolls (at least us gluten eaters did) that came with the meal.I donât always find meals at chain restaurants to be that great, but the food here was tasty, cooked perfectly, and the staff took very good care of us. Weâd come back!
5. Carrabba's Italian Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By 678ralphg
I like coming here. First, we get dining rewards, second the food is always good. I usually get the Chicken Bryan and my wife gets Fettuccine Weesie. I decided to try something different tonight so I ordered the Chicken Marsala. Like the other entree excellent. I like the fact that you can actually buy table wine. A little cheaper than the wines on the menu. This reminds me of Italy. The Dining Rewards is great visit any of the four restaurants, pay for a qualifying order, collect three and get the fourth with $20 off.
4. Roma Ristorante - Allentown
Overall Ratings
4 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By roberto12017
Decided to go out with the wife went to Fiama but there was an hour wait so I decided to go eat some Mediterranean food went to Mazza in Whitehall they having a party parking lot was full so I decided to go to Roma haven't been their for a while since my friend Joe Grisafi owned it now owner of Corked in downtown Bethlehem A person that takes the bus with my to New York told her it was better but I think she dosent know good food as for I have been in the food business most of my life got there was seated right away waitress came around for drink order then another waiter came a little confusion no big deal ordered appetizer and dinner asked for bread he said he will bring it out with the appetizer then waitress came back brought bread explained to us about the miscommunication Appt. finally came ordered Mozzella & corrozzo two pieces not worth it wasn't good For dinner we ordered the shrimp parmigiana and veal parmigiana which comes with salad and pasta. My veal was good the alfredo sauce was watery too much heavy cream for my pasta. My wifes shrimp was over cooked and fishy but she didn't want to send it back which I told her she should have. Meal came out to 85 dollars with 4 beers, was not worth it, would not go out there again. Better off going to Fiamma for Italian food. In my opinion, Fiamma is the best Italian restaurant in the area in my opinion
3. Biaggio Pizzeria and Family Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 172 reviews
Lunch & Dinner. Casual Fun & Friendly Atmosphere. Great Value and Large Portions. Biaggio serves food made with love!
Reviewed By Ilene M
I love going to Biaggio's Italian restaurant because the food is so yummy. The portions are very generous and wr always get doggie bags.I order the Chicken Parmesan dinner. You get salad, pasta and two pieces of chicken.My friend orders the shrimp dinner with pasta. The shrimps are large and delicious.We enjoy going there because it is family owned and everyone is very friendly They are also very generous to the community .
2. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 114 reviews
Conveniently located on Grape Street near Lehigh Valley Mall and Whitehall Mall, your Allentown, PA Buca, is the place to go for authentic Italian favorites and stellar service. Known for our family style portions, you'll know that no matter the size of y
Reviewed By Brewhound
The decor is tacky but fun. It definitely sells itself as a casual, family dining experience. Salads, apps and entrees were all very tasty. We didn't have dessert, but saw a massive sundae go by that looked fantastic. Here's the thing: everything is served family style ordered in serving sizes of 3 people or 5 people. If you have a large group sharing a check and food, great, you can all share a variety of food. However, if you're bringing a smaller party to dinner, it can be challenging. You'll have to all agree on sharing an entree, app, salad, etc. The more variety you add, the more expensive it will be, especially for a small group.We also had the challenge of meeting dietary restrictions for one person - meaning, those dietary restrictions had to apply to the others in the small party. I'm not sure that this place is for everyone.
1. Parma Pizza
For over 20 years, Parma Pizza in West End Allentown has proudly and personally served the Lehigh Valley. Open 7 days a week with free delivery, dine-in, and takeout to satisfy your pizza cravings! Your favorite Italian-American desires in a classic brick
Reviewed By M A
We have been ordering for over 4 years. The stuffed pizzas are absolutely amazing and weigh at least 5 lbs (meat lovers & spinach/ricotta are our favorites)!!!!! The regular pizza, steak sandwiches and calzones are great too! We have yet to have an item from the menu we didn't like & we often order enough for 2 or 3 meals as the food reheats very well in the oven. There is enough variety to make almost anyone happy. We order takeout but the inside is cozy if you want to eat inside (there has ALWAYS been somebody eating inside when I pick up the food).
