Italian Restaurants in Salt Lake City (2025)

A downtown institution carrying forward Valter Nassi’s legacy with handmade pastas, gracious, old‑world hospitality, and a ritual of phone‑only reservations. Frequently cited by the Salt Lake Tribune and visiting chefs, it remains the city’s marquee Italian experience in 2025.

Owners Amy and Marco Stevanoni channel northern Italy with region‑specific menus, house pastas, and an ambitious Italian wine program. Recognized by Salt Lake Magazine’s 2024 Best Restaurant and Wine Spectator awards, it’s a refined, deeply personal feast of culture as much as cuisine.

Chef Marco Cuttaia and owner Eduardo Daja meld Palermo memories with northern techniques: ricotta-laced antipasti, silky pastas, wood‑fired pizzas, and a lively neighborhood vibe near the U. Praised by Salt Lake Magazine and consistently top‑rated by diners, it’s a modern crowd‑pleaser with soul.

A downtown favorite since the ’90s, serving Italian comfort with Utah produce: grilled meats, fresh pastas, and regionally inspired plates from Molise. Friday jazz nights, a broad wine list via sister spot BTG, and nods from local critics make it a relaxed classic before shows or games.

A local original overlooking the library, known for rustic Italian plates, house‑made pastas, and Neapolitan‑style pies. Celebrated by Salt Lake Magazine dining awards, it leans into Utah ingredients—from Central Milling flour to Real Salt—without losing its Italian soul.

Family‑run and proudly traditional, Per Noi turns out generous plates—gnocchi, marsala, arancini—that locals swear by. Its growth and longevity have been covered by the Salt Lake Tribune; today it remains a welcoming, reservation‑worthy trattoria for hearty Italian fare.

In the 9th & 9th district, this tiny independent pizzeria fires minimalist pies on a lean menu, spotlighting local ingredients. Regularly recommended by local food writers, including the Salt Lake Tribune, it’s a fast, unfussy stop that still respects Italian fundamentals.

A 2025 arrival blending handmade pasta, naturally leavened pizza, and low‑intervention Italian wines in a Central 9th space with playful spaghetti‑Western vibes. Covered by the Salt Lake Tribune and Axios, it brings fresh energy to the city’s Italian scene.

A storied name near Pioneer Park, back to form with a menu of Tuscan‑leaning classics—handmade ravioli, lasagna bolognese, and veal saltimbocca—and private‑event spaces. Current hours and reservations appear active for 2025, with steady OpenTable buzz.

The Cannella family’s beloved name returns inside the new Sugar House Station bar hall, serving pastas and red‑sauce staples to a new generation. Reported by the Salt Lake Tribune, Axios, and Gastronomic SLC, it reconnects SLC with a 40‑plus‑year Italian lineage.