Order the best Italian near Villa Park, CA

Best Italian Restaurants Nearby in Villa Park

Bella Italia

Bella Italia

4.3
(700+)
• $$
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 40 min
"GREAT-TASTING PIZZA!! Fresh ingredients, and lots of them, and the dough was very good, which is usually not the case with most pizza!!"
"Definitely not worth it. May be a ghost kitchen. Lobster Raviolis has no more than 8 pcs and looked nothing like the photo. Spaghetti Bolognese (Regular) was basic. no flavor. Price was a bit high for what we got."
Fettuccine Alfredo
Classic favorite featuring fettuccine tossed with our creamy homemade Alfredo sauce.
$27.36
Garlic Bread
Golden, toasted garlic bread brushed with olive oil and served with a side of marinara for dipping.
$10.48
Build Your Own Pizza (Regular 12")
A 12-inch pizza with a golden, oven-browned crust, tomato sauce, and melted cheese, ready for your pick of meats, veggies, and extra cheese. Build it classic or pile it high with your favorites.
$18.37
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded fried breast of chicken baked with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with spaghetti with marinara sauce.
$23.31
Valentino's Pizza

Valentino's Pizza

4.7
(40+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 2.7 mi • 35 min
"This was an excellent Pizza !"
"I added Italian sausage and it was left off. It was an add on I add each time I buy this pizza. The garlic bread was too soft and cold. Tastless. I am sorry I don't normally complain. It's just I came home from work very hungry. Usually, my order is right on."
Baked Chicken Wings
Baked chicken wings, with your choice of sauce.
$18.73
Cheese Sticks
Tasty ranch based pizza, a perfect appetizer to your order.
$12.86
Large Meat Lovers
Pepperoni, Canadian bacon, ham, salami, sausage, beef, bacon.
$25.66
Medium Hawaiian
Canadian bacon & pineapple. Favorite.
$20.05
Pizza Guys

Pizza Guys

4.7
(2k+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 31 min
20% off on $25+
"The calzones were reslly big and amazing! I loved them. I did double pepperoni and they pilled them in there really good."
"I swear this IS THE BEST pizza I've ever had. The most perfect balance in flavor and the texture of the dough has me taking another bite immediately after! It's absolutely AMAZING. My 2nd order in 2 weeks and I got the Cup & Crisp Pep Duo and added artichokes & jalapeños and they were so fresh! They did not skimp on the size cuts of their toppings! My FIRST REVIEW ever. Bravo to Pizza Guys!! "
Create Your Own Pizza
Create your own pizza with Pizza Guys' quality ingredients, Signature sauces, and various crust options.
$26.18
Cup & Crisp Pepperoni Duo
Signature red tomato sauce, 100% whole milk mozzarella, pepperoni, cup & crisp pepperoni, and topped with an Italian 3 cheese blend of Parmesan, Asiago and Romano.
$29.86
Cheezee Garlic Rolls
Rich and buttery garlic rolls made with our creamy signature white garlic sauce and filled with gooey mozzarella cheese and minced garlic.
$11.01
Pizza Guys Combo
Signature red tomato sauce, 100% whole milk mozzarella, Italian dry salami, pepperoni, all-natural ground beef, Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, sliced green bell peppers, sliced yellow onions, and black olives.
$30.27
Domino's

Domino's

4.7
(200+)
• Pizza • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 1.7 mi • 29 min
"Pizza was good, but the chicken wings are tiny. I mean tiny way too expensive for what you get flavor is good. They're not very crispy. Two bites out of chicken wings ."
"The garlic topping, whatever that was, made the pizza actually to salty to eat. Disappointed because I had a craving for some good pizza."
Build Your Pizza
A custom pizza made to order. Choose from any of our delicious crust styles, including Handmade Pan.
$21.6
Ultimate Pepperoni
Two layers of pepperoni sandwiched between provolone, Parmesan-Asiago and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella then sprinkled with oregano.
$23.67
Coke®
The authentic cola sensation that is a refreshing part of sharing life's enjoyable moments.
$3.91
Wisconsin 6-Cheese
Feta, provolone, cheddar, Parmesan-Asiago, cheese made with 100% real mozzarella and sprinkled with oregano.
$22.73
Calzone Life

Calzone Life

4.8
(1k+)
• Italian • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 32 min
$5 off on $35+
"The Mendocino is DELICIOUS! I love it for a vegetarian option when I'm having meat aversion LOL! My husband got the Monterey and inhaled it. This is our new favorite spot!"
"The Create Your Own calzone was crazy good, the outside was nice and crisp and the flavor was great, and it's big enough to get two meals out of. The Giant Gooey Cookie was amazing too, blew away all of my coworkers. I'm fighting the urge to order again right now."
Create Your Own
Our Original Crust, filled with Signature Red Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, and your choice of 2 toppings.
$14.59
Golden Gate
Signature crust, red tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian three cheese, garlic Parmesan seasoning, pepperoni
$15.09
Little Italy
Signature crust, pesto garlic sauce, mozzarella, garlic Parmesan seasoning, pepperoni, salami, and Canadian bacon.
$15.09
Santa Cruz
Our Signature Crust, Pink Sauce(red and white), BBQ Sauce, 100% Whole Milk Mozzarella, Canadian Bacon, Applewood Smoked Bacon, and Dole® Pineapple Chunks
$15.05
Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut

4.7
(500+)
• Pizza • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 25 min
"Not only is there thin crust pizza mushroom pizza delicious , there naked wings arebetter than any wings I have tasted from any place that sells wings. They are really big.This will be the only place I w ill ever buy wings from."
"This pizza with wings is incredible. Even though it's four slices it's perfect and you can add whatever you want on it.. that plus the boneless wings with Barbie Q sauce is fantastic. I don't order anything from any other pizza place and I order my hut every single time it's perfect "
Create Your Own Pizza
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$30.08
Personal Pan Pizza®
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$7.66
My Hut Box
Get a pizza, melt or wings, & a side. Add a 20 oz. drink for addt’l charge. Wings are boneless or bone-in. Melt dipping sauce incl. Addt’l charge for extra cheese/toppings.
$12.1
Cheese Pizza
The classic cheese pizza, a customer favorite!
$23.78
The Brass Tap

The Brass Tap

4.5
(40+)
• American • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 8.2 mi • 35 min
Farther away
Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza
Vine-ripened tomato sauce, whole milk mozzarella, crispy pepperoni cups, creamy ricotta, fresh basil and drizzled with hot honey.
$20.14
Craft Your Masterpiece Pizza
Craft your own pizza with our sauces and toppings
$20.76
Pretzels
Fresh baked pieces with white queso & spicy brown mustard (1030 CAL.)
$14.38
Chicken Club Wrap
Aged cheddar cheese, Applewood bacon, tomato, lettuce, mayo in a flour tortilla with ranch dressing (1590 CAL.)
$19.07
Culinary Dropout

Culinary Dropout

4.6
(200+)
• Sandwiches • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 4.2 mi • 34 min
"The Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue were outstanding in flavor. The pretzels were just the right crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Provolone sauce is the perfect compliment"
"36-Hour Pork Ribs were DELICIOUS!! Big portion, fresh."
Wagyu Pigs in a Blanket
honey mustard crème fraiche
$19.35
Spicy Rigatoni
chicken sausage, roasted mushroom, spinach, calabrian panna, pecorino bread crumb
$26.46
Steak Frites
grilled ribeye, peppercorn truffle butter, french fries
$43.55
Classic Caesar
toasted cheese croutons
$20.16
Bigs Fullerton

Bigs Fullerton

4.7
(80+)
• $
$0 delivery fee • 9.0 mi • 37 min
Farther away
SLIDERS
Choice of three sliders, Hamburger, Meatball, Pulled Pork, Buffalo Chicken. Served with steak fries
$19.57
12pc. WINGS
Panko breaded and deep fried white truffle mac and cheese. Served with chipotle ranch and Asian zing sauce
$23.62
MAC & CHEESE BALLS
Choose two halves of our appetizers. Potstickers - Jalapeno Poppers - Onion Rings - Fried Mushrooms - Mozzarella Sticks - Fried Zucchini n- Potato Skins - Fried Pickles
$16.27
HALF & HALF APPETIZERS
Wonton chips, diced ahi tuna, avocado, sesame seeds, green onions, eel sauce, spicy mayo, sriracha and roasted-seaweeds.
$16.59
Marco's Pizza

Marco's Pizza

4.7
(40+)
• Pizza • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 41 min
25% off on $20+
Pepperoni Magnifico®
Pepperoni, Old World Pepperoni®, romesan seasoning, garlic sauce crust
$24.1
Build Your Own
Choose size, choice of crust style, sauce and your favorite toppings
$24.78
The Works
Pepperoni, ham, green peppers, Italian sausage, mushrooms, bacon, onions
$26.38
Buffalo Wings
Traditional wings oven-baked and covered in a classic buffalo wing sauce
$14.77
Little Caesars

Little Caesars

4.6
(1k+)
• Pizza • Deep Dish Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 33 min
"I got the godfather sandwich and it was really good. :) The sandwich is big and I like their side salad as well."
"Pizza was delicious, but the wings were small and way too peppery."
ExtraMostBestest® Pepperoni
Large round pizza with more Pepperoni and Cheese than our Classic Pizza
$10.96
ExtraMostBestest® Cheese
Large round pizza with more Cheese than our Classic Pizza
$10.97
Custom Stuffed Crust
Large stuffed crust pizza with toppings of your choice
$15.89
2-Liter Beverage
2-liter bottles of beverage.
$4.83
New York Pizza House

New York Pizza House

4.5
(50+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 40 min
15% off on $30+
"Always the best pizza! It has been awhile. Same great crust, cheese & ingredients."
"The Meat Lovers Pizza, Bone‑In Wings (6 pcs), and Boneless Wings (10 pcs) were delicious but the Oreo Cheesecake was not good as it was like whipped or something like frothed milk, not anywhere close to a cheesecake."
Make My Pizza (Large 16 inches)
Craft your perfect pie starting with our large pizza, then choose your favorite sauces and fresh toppings
$28.01
Make My Pizza (Regular 12 inches)
Start with our classic New York–style crust and customize it your way with your choice of fresh toppings.
$20.87
Meat Lovers Pizza
A hearty New York classic stacked with pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and ham on a crisp crust.
$26.44
Personal Pizza (8 inches)
An 8-inch personal pizza with bubbling melted cheese, bright tomato sauce, and a nicely blistered crust. Customize it to make it your own.
$14.78
Barcode Restaurant

Barcode Restaurant

4.5
(800+)
• Mediterranean • Persian
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 36 min
Barcode Pizza
Jambone, sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, and Mozzarella cheese.
$20.22
Ground Beef Kabob (Koobideh) Plate
Two skewers of marinated ground beef with grilled tomatoes.
$22.13
Chicken Kabob Plate
Marinated pieces of chicken with our special sauce.
$23.2
Hot Sandwich
Tender pieces of steak, mushrooms and Mozzarella cheese.
$19.05
Curry Pizza House

Curry Pizza House

4.6
(900+)
• Comfort Food • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 9.6 mi • 36 min
Farther away
"The best pizza I have ever had! Ordered the XL and it was absolutely enormous. "
"30 piece wings was a mess, all flavors mixed up together in same box with no divisions, no ranches (should have got 4) and no garnish on wings at all .... flavor was great, but was wing roulette with no side sauces :/"
Half 'n' Half Pizza
Try any of our two delicious Italian-American & Indian Fusion pizzas on one pizza.
$35.53
Desi Garlic Sticks
House favorite Garlic Sticks on pesto sauce topped with cheese. green chilli and red onions. Served with two sides of ranch.
$10.94
[NEW] Butter Chicken
New Authentic Butter Sauce, Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, Red Onions and Chicken Tikka topping
$27.51
Tandoori Wings
Traditional bone-in wings seasoned with spicy house blend of tandoori spices. Each 5pc order comes with a side of ranch
$12.6
The Melt

The Melt

4.7
(300+)
• American • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 11.9 mi • 34 min
Farther away
"The quality of the burger meat is SUPERB. The double cheese slaps."
"Our first time and the patty melt was the best I've ever had. Big portions and very tasty. He shared the small mac & cheese. Yum. We will be back."
MELTBURGER
Our #1 Fan Favorite! 1/3 lb of Angus & Wagyu beef, chopped and grilled with 2 slices of aged cheddar on an artisan bun. Served with jalapeno-pickle mix (not too spicy) and Melt sauce.
$14.42
THREE CHEESE CLASSIC
Gooey grilled cheese goodness of aged all-natural cheddar, muenster & fontina on crispy artisan bread.
$11.49
TOMATO SOUP
Vine-ripened tomato with a touch of cream & basil.
$6.11
PATTY MELT
Grilled Angus & Wagyu burger with Swiss, provolone, sweet caramelized onions and Melt sauce on a crispy artisan bun.
$15.18
Boil Daddy

Boil Daddy

4.2
(600+)
• Seafood Restaurant • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 29 min
"Love Boil Daddy! I got the half and half plus the clam chowder. The seafood was so fresh — large shrimp and clams seasoned perfectly. Very generous portion. Will definitely order again! Big thanks to my Dasher Yunus for taking good care of my order and for the fast delivery!"
"Sad and disappointed because it is closer to my house than boiling crab but wow the flavor was not there, the potatoes were so hard it felt like they were boiled for 2 minutes. The sausage tasted like literal hot dog wiener rather than sausage and only one small lemon wedge. Yikes, wont be ordering again. "
Shrimp Head-On
Whole shell-on, head-on shrimp. Choose your favorite sauce and add-ons.
$23.24
Half & Half
Can't decide what to eat? Choose two of your favorite seafoods to go with your favorite sauce and add-ons!
$32.38
Shrimp Peeled-Off
Peeled-off, deveined, ready-to-eat shrimp. Choose your favorite sauce and add-ons.
$28.22
Fisherman's Lunch
In a hurry for a quick bite? Choose one of your favorite seafoods. Fisherman's selection is served with 1 corn, 3 potatoes, and 3 sausages. King Crab, Snow Crab, and Lobster orders are served with additional corn, potato, and sausage.
$24.81
Pizza Piatta

Pizza Piatta

4.6
(40+)
• American • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 32 min
"Fresh, crispy crust, nice drizzle action"
"$1.5 per toppings and they add barely any toppings......I paid extra $4.50 for three sets of toppings (bacon, chicken, sausage) and this is what I got."
Create Your Own
Original Crust, Mozzarella Cheese Base, Choice of Sauce, Your Choice of Toppings
$17.88
Pepperoni Primo
Original Crust, Signature Red Tomato Sauce, Garlic Parmesan Seasoning, Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Cup and Crisp Pepperoni, Italian 3 Cheese
$16.89
Tuscany Pesto
Original Crust, Signature Red Tomato Sauce, Chili Flakes, Mozzarella Cheese, Italian Sausage, Red Onions, Creamy Pesto Sauce Drizzle
$17.82
Chipotle Bella
Original Crust, Signature Garlic White Sauce, Garlic Parmesan Seasoning, Mozzarella Cheese, Red Onions, All-Natural Grilled Chicken, Cheddar Cheese, Green Onions, Chipotle Sauce Drizzle
$17.47
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.2
(12k+)
• Pizza • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 7.5 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"Not only is this a good deal but it's so delicious. The he consistency is always there and the freshness of the bread bowl plus wedge salad amazing. Perfect for 4-5 to family members. Plus the the plates, utensils and serving spoons"
"We ordered from BJ’s this evening, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about our experience. Everything we ordered was absolutely fantastic. The chicken Alfredo was incredible. The chicken was cooked to perfection, the Alfredo sauce was delicious, and the garlic knots were genuinely some of the best garlic knots we’ve ever had. We also ordered the deep-dish pepperoni pizza, and my kids, who are HUGE pepperoni pizza fans, absolutely loved it. They said it was one of the best pepperoni pizzas they’ve ever had, which is saying a lot in our family! But as wonderful as the food was, what really made me want to leave this review was the customer service. Chris, the General Manager, is exceptional. He genuinely cares about the experience families have at his restaurant and goes above and beyond to make sure every customer leaves happy and full. Being in such a high-tourist area, we’ve unfortunately found that some restaurants don’t seem overly concerned about whether you’ll ever come back. They know there will always be another family visiting tomorrow. Chris is the complete opposite. He treats you like a returning regular, even when you’re just visiting. You can tell that he takes genuine pride in his restaurant, his customers and the experience people have there. Great food can make you enjoy a meal, but great service is what makes you remember a restaurant. This BJ’s managed to give us both. Between the incredible food and the way Chris takes care of his customers, they absolutely earned five stars from our family. We will definitely be back!"
Shake Shack

Shake Shack

4.6
(1k+)
• Burgers • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 9.0 mi • 36 min
Farther away
"The food was tasty - my kids ate the burgers up. The cheese fries and shakes were also tasty. Very filling so they each only finished half. My only issue was that the bag the food was carried in wasnt sealed - I recall they used to put sticker seals. The shakes have a wide opening on the cap and with the bag open as well, it just didn't feel as sanitary. But that's the only issue. The food was good!"
"For a restaurant that proclaims how premium their ingredients are, their burgers and shakes sure are terribly bland! Fries were nothing more than what you would find in the freezer section as well. A burger, shakes, and fries that total nearly $40 before sales, I would expect very well made food. You shouldn't expect it here and you can guarantee that's the last time I try."
ShackBurger
Angus beef cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce on a toasted potato bun (Contains: Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame)
$11.68
Cheeseburger
Angus beef patty with cheese and your choice of toppings on a toasted potato bun (Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy, Sesame)
$11.91
Double ShackBurger
Angus beef cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce on a toasted potato bun (Contains: Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame)
$14.6
OREO® Cookies and Cream Shake
OREO® cookie crumbles hand spun with our house-made vanilla frozen custard (contains milk, egg, wheat) PEANUT ALLERGY UPDATE: Cross-contact may occur with our limited-time Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Shake. We cannot guarantee that any menu item is completely free from allergen exposure
$8.4
Panera Bread

Panera Bread

4.6
(2k+)
• Sandwiches • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 5.1 mi • 31 min
"Sandwich was very tasty bbq. Fugi salad was excellent and very fresh"
"I usually skip Panera because their measured portions are so little. Against my own practice I decided to check out the Asian Sesame Chicken ​Salad Stuffer. There was such a huge chunk of bread that I decided to scoop out the salad: hardly any! It was a salad serving about the size of my fist! It was a day made for soup so I ordered the Rustic Baked Potato Soup. Little flavor beyond potato."
Sandwich and Soup/Mac
Selection of a half soup and a half sandwich
$20.32
Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Bowl (100 Cal.), Bread Bowl (730 Cal.), Cup (60 Cal.) Tender pieces of white-meat chicken simmered in a rich, perfectly seasoned homestyle chicken bone broth with curly egg noodles, sliced carrots, celery and herbs. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Egg
$10.88
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Bowl (380 Cal.), Cup (240 Cal.), Bread Bowl (910 Cal.) Chopped broccoli, shredded carrots and select seasonings simmered in a velvety smooth cheese sauce. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Milk
$10.83
Mac & Cheese
Bread Bowl (1150 Cal.), Small (480 Cal.), Large (960 Cal.) Tender shell pasta in a blend of rich cheeses including our tangy aged white cheddar cheese sauce. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Milk, Egg
$13.53
Dave & Buster's

Dave & Buster's

4.4
(100+)
• American
$0 delivery fee • 7.9 mi • 46 min
Farther away
"Ordered the Lacy's Chicken it was spectacular! A great portion as well ! Def will order again"
"the Papi Chulo Queso is delicious with spicy creamy flavor and the S'mores Cheesecake is soooo yummy! chocolate and marshmallow gooeyness!"
Bone-In Wings
Your choice of sauce or dry rub. Served with celery, carrot sticks, and choice of Ranch or Bleu Cheese.
$17.2
Pretzel Dogs
Beef franks, pretzel wrap, served with spicy habanero sauce.
$13.79
Boneless Wings
Tossed in one of our sauces or dry rubs. Served with celery sticks & choice of ranch or bleu cheese.
$15.13
Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$3.45
Pepper Lunch

Pepper Lunch

4.6
(20+)
• Japanese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 11.0 mi • 34 min
Farther away
Beef Pepper Rice
Mixed with corn, garlic butter, garlic sauce, white rice, and seasoned.
$18.14
JUMBO Beef Pepper Rice
Additional serving of meat for our Classic Pepper Rice. Mixed with corn, garlic butter, garlic sauce, white rice, and seasoned.
$23.87
Kimchi Beef Pepper Rice
Mixed with corn, garlic butter, garlic sauce, white rice, kimchi, and cheese.
$21.7
Miso Soup
Japanese traditional Miso Soup with tofu pieces, seaweed and green onions.
$4.01

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