Location: Newcastle
Top Restaurants in Newcastle
Top Things to do in Newcastle
- 1. Moore Warren Theatre
- 2. Tiger Safari Zoological Park
- 3. Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
- 4. Newcastle Casino
- 5. Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
- 6. Yellow Rose Theater
- 7. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
- 8. The Station at Central Park Aquatic Center
- 9. National Weather Center
- 10. Museum of Osteology
Where to eat Italian food in Newcastle: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Italian food in Newcastle, Oklahoma, United States. Newcastle is a city in McClain County, Oklahoma, United States, and part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. The population was 7,685 at the 2010 census.
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9. Zio's Italian Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
New location. Open only a few months.
Reviewed By okpat1
Four of us, all adults, had Easter dinner at Zio's on Sunday. We made a reservation, the restaurant wasn't full and we were seated immediately. Nice food variety and excellent service. Two negatives. My lasagna came out only lukewarm and had to be sent back to be warmed up. Also, two of us ordered a side of sausage to go with our meals. This was not a special order...it is on the menu and I think it was $3 each. After our meals were brought to the table, the waiter brought out a soup dish of sliced browned sausage for us to share. It was dry,not even in sauce. We have never gotten a side of sausage like that and were not happy.
8. Olive Garden
Overall Ratings
3 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Leonard Y
My family and I have not visited any Olive Garden for over five years because of the managements policy of cropping the restaurant a full hour hour prior to closing. Anyway, we were given a 100.00 dollar gift card for Christmas. Our visit got off to a rocky start when Mercedes tried to place our family into an uncomfortable seating area too small for our family (6). John, the gentleman who was taking us to our table immediately recognized the problem and moved us to a perfect table that was truly comfortable and fun. Cassidy was our server and gave us first class service. The food was outstanding and we had a great time. I really want to thank John for his understanding of the Clients experience. Mercedes has no business in her current role.
7. Mazzio's Pizza
Overall Ratings
3 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By The_Real_Birdcatcher
Positives: convenient location, value prices, salad barNegatives: spongy crust, everything tastes the sameIn a sense, Mazzio's is "Oklahoma's pizza house". Begun in Tulsa in 1961, the chain now has stores across Oklahoma and in eight other states.Although it's a college town, Norman has relatively few pizza parlors. This store is our "go to" location for pizza in that community.Location and Parking:Mazzio's at Brookhaven Village differs from most of their other restaurants. Situated on the north end of an upscale retail/office complex, this restaurant is easy to see from the busy intersection of Robinson and 36th Avenue NW. Parking is limited near the entrance. Some spaces are provided on the north side of the store. You can also park along the east side of the building. If those spots are full, common parking is provided further out.Inside the Restaurant:The dining area is well arranged, but doesn't seem to be as large as other Mazzio's stores. Walls are decorated with scenes reflecting the University of Oklahoma.Value-priced meals and coupons attract large groups, particularly during traditional meal times. Employees are often slow to clear tables after groups leave. However, if you arrive "before the rush", or come during off-peak hours, you will probably find plenty of clean places to sit.Menu:Mazzio's stores offer a variety of value-based "Pricebuster" pizzas, a line of "Mastercraft" (artisan) pizzas, plus Calzone Rings, breadsticks, sandwiches, pastas, and appetizers. They are one of the few chains that still offers a full salad bar.Food...the Bad News:We've eaten at Mazzio's (and their predecessor, Ken's Pizza) over 45 years, and have noticed an overall decline in food taste across the chain. Items made with their dough have a certain "blah" sameness, and toppings don't have a distinctive flavor. Family members ranging from 19 to 55 have commented on the difference compared with a few years ago.At this particular store, we've noticed the crust is never prepared quite right. When cooked correctly, thin-crust pizza is crisp but is not tough. At this store, thin-crust pizza is tough and a little chewy. Original crust pizzas are also tough...and very chewy. Price doesn't seem to make a difference. Value-based "Pricebuster" pizzas and more expensive specialty pizzas all suffer from blah taste and tough, blase' crust. Some Good Food News:The salad bar, however, is a bright spot. It's usually clean and well-stocked with fresh greens, tomatoes, eggs, diced ham, and a number of other condiments. Several popular dressings are available, along with bacon bits, sunflower seeds, and other toppings. Also...This location was one of the first in our area to install a Coke "Freestyle" machine that offers 127 flavors. It's a popular attraction for many, including our family.The Bottom Line:This store is not too bad, not too good...but unlike Goldilocks, it's not "just right". In general Mazzio's is a good place to feed a large group or have a nice salad, but if you're looking for distinctive pizza and pasta, I'd recommend you look elsewhere.Final note: We have a lot of good memories of Ken's/Mazzio's. They were never "New Jersey" style pizza...I don't think they intended to be...but they were a flag-bearer for a type of "mid-American" food. Hopefully, they'll assess their position, correct problems (particularly with the crust) and move toward the "head of the pack" where they once were.
6. Hideaway Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 128 reviews
With 26 Specialty Pies, an extensive Build-Your-Own-Pizza menu PLUS great Pasta, Craft Beer, and Desserts it is no surprise that Hideaway Pizza has been a family tradition since 1957!
Reviewed By shanbak
We dined here last Saturday as a group of 8. The pizzas, cheesy bread, pasta, and fried mushrooms were all delicious. The large tables were the perfect size for our group. We had the sweetest waitress and she was very accommodating in finding the channel for the baseball game we wanted to watch. Look forward to returning if in Norman again.Thank you very much for letting us know about your visit! We sincerely hope you and your family will be back again soon!
5. Gaberino's Homestyle Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 100 reviews
We are a family owned and operated restaurant, serving made from scratch Italian Cuisine, including handmade pasta and Seasonal Specials. Come casual with your family or dress up for a romantic date night. We offer a ariety of high point beers and our win
Reviewed By Peachy383
Oh my word I'm in heaven as I have struggled for years trying to find good Italian food here in Oklahoma after leaving California. Everything is fresh and homemade which you can taste the difference. I love the manicotti w/pink sauce and my husband loves the lasagna, but he always orders a couple of meatballs as well. We are fully in love with their cheese bread, yes it is thicker then normal focaccia bread, but I think it's better this way, the taste is just sooo good, but be careful as you can fill up on this before your meal. The staff is always so very nice and our waiters have always been excellent especially Justin. They have the spring menu out now so the next time we visit I'm planning to try the 4 cheese Ravioli. When it comes to cost they are so very reasonable, I was actually expecting things to cost more with how fresh everything is and the portion size that one receives. This is for sure a place to eat where you just cannot go wrong. My only negative is that they're closed on Sunday's, but everyone needs some down time, lol.
4. Benvenutis Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By Cosmopolitan818280
We got there late in the evening and it was still packed. Seated within fifteen minutes, our waiter was attentive and affable. Their wine selection is ok. We got a moderately priced Chianti that went nicely with the food. The calamari were very large, not chewy and the sriracha aioli sauce to dip it in is much better than their marinara. We also got the bruschetta, and that was refreshing! It was more like what we had eaten in Italy than what you generally get in the US. It is a room temperature dish for those of you who expect your bruschetta to be warm. The nutella salad is divine. Arugula, roasted beets, toasted hazelnuts, chevre and purple onions with a light balsamic vinaigrette - the flavors complemented each other wonderfully. It was a salad with depth. The Caesar salad was dry and a little odd with pancetta. The best pasta dish was "The Pasta from Hell". It had a good mix of flavors and textures with little "meatballs" of Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms and onions with a Serrano-based cream sauce. It is not spicy in case you don't like hot/spicy foods. The chicken Marsala served with mashed potatoes and blanched asparagus was very good. The chicken was tender and the flavor was rich - almost like a German schnitzel. Alas, the one dish that was not good was the mushroom rigatoni. The sauce was just earthy. Supposedly it has four different mushrooms and the cream sauce also apparently had Serrano peppers but there was no "pop" to the flavors. It was bland at best. Our desserts were delectable. The carrot cake is moist, chunky and rich with a thick slathering of icing. It was the best carrot cake I had eaten in more than twenty years! We also tried the triple chocolate mouse cake. It was too rich to finish, even with several of us trying it. Silky smooth with dark, milk and white chocolate mousse layered on a foundation of a dark chocolate cake, it needs to be shared. Although we didn't try any piatti secondi, the steaks looked fantastic as did the grilled rack of lamb. A couple of tables also got pizza - and they ate every morsel. We will definitely go back for another meal.
3. Oliveto Italian Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By Kristi S
Finally came here tonight because Iâve been wanting to try it out. It just so happened that we hit the place around 8 oâclock just in time for happy hour. I ordered the Italian nachos a pizza and the asiago spinach dip. Truthfully I just thought the food was OK, nothing truly exceptional but our tab only came to $15! We couldnât have eaten happy meals for that price LOL Definitely worth it for that price
2. Mazzio's Pizza
Reviewed By vtbeachldy
I don't know why anyone goes back to this place. The "pizza" isn't edible and the service is lackluster. This town really needs a good pizza/Italian restaurant.
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1. Luigi's in Newcastle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
In 1951 Louis "Luigi" Nicholas Scaffetta brought his family and love for Italian foods from their restaurant in Batavia, NY to establish Luigi's, the first pizzeria in Oklahoma. Come try our fresh made from scratch cuisine and enjoy the unique flavors ava
Reviewed By Dalton_Gang_Oklahoma
We live in the Newcastle area and this was our first time in as a family. We were greeted and seated quickly and service was at our table in a flash. While there are obviously traditional Italian dishes on the menu, there are also other choices like hamburgers, subs and pizza. Ordered the Italian nachos as an appetizer and they were quite tasty. Also enjoyed the bread sticks with the oil, spices and Balsamic vinegar to dip in, as well. Caesar salad was very good, along with the spaghetti and meatballs, which was delicious and authentic. I asked for pepper sauce to sprinkle on my spaghetti and the waiter informed me that they did not have it, which was not a big deal. A minute later, the manager was sitting at our table apologizing and said although it was not something they normally offered, he would personally pick some up and have it on hand next time. It's that type of quality personal service by someone who actually cares about customer service that will most certainly bring us back. Also, we took note of several other dishes that came out to those seated around us and they all looked spectacular. So much so, that we can't wait to return to try them all. The service and food are outstanding, not to mention reasonably priced, so keep it local and enjoy this family-owned and operated gem.
