Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Spokane 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鈥攊t 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鈥攁nd 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鈥攖hink 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鈥攃omplete 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鈥攂rings 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 Spokane 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.
#23. Round Table Pizza
- Rating: 2.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4510 South Regal St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#22. Round Table Pizza
- Rating: 2.9/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1908 West Francis Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#21. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.1/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9780 North Newport Hwy Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
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#20. Bennidito's Pizza
- Rating: 3.2/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1426 South Lincoln St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#19. The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Rating: 3.4/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 152 South Monroe St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Caterers
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#18. Adelo's Pizza
- Rating: 3.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8801 North Indian Trail Road Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Wraps, Sandwiches
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#17. Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 3.6/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 113 North Bernard St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Bars
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#16. Mamma Mia's
- Rating: 3.6/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 420 West Francis Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Wine Bars
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#15. Tavol脿ta
- Rating: 3.7/5 (117 reviews)
- Address: 221 North Walls St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian
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#14. Ferrante's Marketplace Cafe
- Rating: 3.7/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4516 South Regal St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Cafes, Gelato
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#13. Europa Restaurant & Bakery
- Rating: 3.8/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 125 South Wall St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Bakeries, Pizza
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#12. Se帽or Froggy & Italian Express
- Rating: 3.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3024 South Regal St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Italian, fast food
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#11. Ferraro's
- Rating: 3.8/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11204 East Sprague Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian
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#10. McClain's Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.8/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10208 North Division St. Ste 104 Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
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#9. Ferraro's North Restaurant And Bar
- Rating: 3.8/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3022 North Division St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Burgers, Pizza
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#8. Pete's Pizza
- Rating: 3.9/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 821 East Sharp Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#7. Tomato Street
- Rating: 3.9/5 (491 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6220 North Division St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#6. Pete's Pizza
- Rating: 3.9/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2328 West Northwest Blvd. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
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#5. Downriver Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3315 West Northwest Blvd. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Italian
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#4. Italia Trattoria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 144 South Cannon St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Modern European, Cocktail Bars
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#3. Sorella
- Rating: 4.3/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 1122 West Summit Pkwy Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Bars
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#2. DiNardi's Pizza & Pasta
- Rating: 4.4/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 829 East Boone Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
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#1. Gander and Ryegrass
- Rating: 4.6/5 (165 reviews)
- Address: 404 West Main Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Wine Bars
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.
