Highest-rated Italian Restaurants in Fort Wayne by Diners

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Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Fort Wayne by diners

It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a . 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 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Fort Wayne based on diners' reviews on 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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#25. Fazoli's

- Rating: 2.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 439 W. Coliseum Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, fast food, Pizza
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#24. Baba's

- Rating: 3.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 3205 East State Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, American
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#23. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.1/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 Coliseum Blvd. West Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
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#22. Lexy's Pizza - Leo Crossing

- Rating: 3.2/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10346 Leo Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#21. Italian Connection

- Rating: 3.3/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2725 Taylor St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
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#20. Casa! Ristorante

- Rating: 3.3/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7545 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#19. Casa Ristoranti Italiano

- Rating: 3.3/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4111 Parnell Ave. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
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#18. Pizza King

- Rating: 3.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 7203 Maplecrest Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#17. Casa

- Rating: 3.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6340 Stellhorn Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
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#16. Ziano's Italian Eatery

- Rating: 3.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10520 Maysville Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
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#15. Renaissance Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1033 East Tillman Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
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#14. Giordano's

- Rating: 3.6/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10180 Diebold Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
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#13. Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 3.7/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4010 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
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#12. Zianos Italian Eatery

- Rating: 3.7/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5907 Covington Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Gluten-Free
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#11. Casa Grille

- Rating: 3.7/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 411 East Dupont Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
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#10. Arbor

- Rating: 3.8/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 204 West Main St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Italian, Cocktail Bars
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