Italian Restaurants in Toledo (2025)

A west‑side fixture since 1997 from the third‑generation Mancy family, known for handmade pastas, chops, and a lively bar. WTOL 11 reported in February 2024 the restaurant is staying on Monroe Street, underscoring its deep local roots.

Family‑run since 1982, Rosie’s channels Toledo’s Italian‑American spirit with hot mama bread, seafood pastas, and a festive patio. Regularly featured in Restaurant Week Toledo coverage and local news, it remains a go‑to for gatherings.

An anchor of Cricket West, Calvino’s blends a neighborhood wine shop with Italian‑leaning fare—thin‑crust pizzas, stromboli, pastas—and monthly tastings. The restaurant posts frequent 2025 updates, signaling an engaged, local operation.

Downtown’s white‑tablecloth stalwart since 1986, owned by Chris and George Kamilaris. Expect refined service, steaks, seafood, and Italian pastas; consistently recommended by diners and listed on OpenTable for reliable reservations.

Keith and Chris Incorvaia’s spot serves tavern‑style pizza, generous pastas, and banquet‑room parties. Highlighted by 13abc’s Dine in the 419, it’s the kind of family place where staff remember regulars and specials live on a chalkboard.

A north‑end institution where red‑sauce classics, pizza, and garlic bread fuel multi‑generation traditions. Recent listings show active hours and steady reviews, and locals still point newcomers here for old‑school plates.

Steps from campus, this family‑owned bar turns out New York–style pies, subs, and salads with a lively tap list. It has earned regional buzz and maintains consistent daily service, cementing its student‑and‑local fan base.

Downtown since 2006, the Knight family’s slice shop pairs late‑night hours with creative pies and stromboli. Featured by 13abc around Restaurant Week Toledo 2025, it’s a reliable stop from lunch through the wee hours on weekends.

Counter‑service pies baked in an Italian wood‑fired oven with San Marzano tomatoes and imported flour. A halal‑friendly menu and steady local praise make this a distinctive Italian‑leaning stop with Mediterranean breadth.

A south‑side neighborhood mainstay serving pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, and a full bar. The owners emphasize local sourcing through Sofo Foods, and regulars come for relaxed service, trivia nights, and family‑friendly booths.