Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Salt Lake City by diners
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Salt Lake City by diners
Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love 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" feels. 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 2024.
Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2272 South 1300th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Sicilia Pizza & Kitchen
- Rating: 3.5/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 35 West Broadway 300 South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Este Pizzeria - Downtown
- Rating: 3.5/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 156 East 200th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Sonoma Grill & Wine Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 110 West Broadway Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Asian Fusion, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Pompeii Pastaz Food Truck
- Rating: 3.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 320 West 800th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Big Apple Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.5/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2939 East 3300 South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#24. Tuscany
- Rating: 3.5/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2832 East 6200th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Antica Roma
- Rating: 4.0/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 132 South Main St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Roberts Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 145 Wright Brothers Drive Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. La Bella Piastra
- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 South State St. Salt Lake City Marriott City Center Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Stoneground Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (620 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 249 East 400th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Beverage Store
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Italian Graffiti
- Rating: 4.0/5 (174 reviews)
- Address: 156 South 400th West Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Café Trio Downtown
- Rating: 4.0/5 (422 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 680 South 900th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 454 East 300th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Caffé Molise
- Rating: 4.0/5 (864 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 404 South West Temple Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Cucina Toscana
- Rating: 4.0/5 (510 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 282 South 300th West Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian
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#14. Moochie's Meatballs & More
- Rating: 4.0/5 (715 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 232 East 800th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Carmine's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (375 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2477 Fort Union Blvd. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1088 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 260 South 200th West Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Per Noi Trattoria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (496 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3005 South Highland Drive Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. VENETO Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 4.5/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 370 East 900th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
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#9. Bartolo's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1270 South 1100th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Salt & Olive
- Rating: 4.5/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 270 South 300th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian
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#7. Sicilia Mia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (752 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4536 South Highland Drive Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Valter's Osteria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (831 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 173 West Broadway Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian
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#5. Osteria Amore
- Rating: 4.5/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 224 South 1300th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Mediterranean Market & Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3942 South State St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Delis, Mediterranean, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Matteo Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 439 East 900th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Seasons Plant Based Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 916 South Jefferson St. Ste B Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Vegan, French, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Zaffo's Artisan Pasta
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 67 West 1700th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 312 metros.
