Italian Restaurants in Reno (2025)

A Reno institution since 1966, Johnny’s stays essential with handmade pastas, osso buco, and that parmesan‑crusted petrale sole. Recent honors from the Reno Gazette Journal and Reno News & Review confirm its enduring stature; Edible Reno‑Tahoe has profiled its classics.

Inside The ROW, La Strada’s mushroom ravioli earned national praise from Food Network, and its wine list racks up awards. This long‑running Northern Italian room is a recurring pick in travel roundups and remains a pre‑show favorite downtown.

Peppermill’s fine‑dining Italian is known for its theatrical sky‑dome room, house‑made pastas, and a Wine Spectator‑recognized list. Frequently noted by national travel editors, it’s a reliable pick for celebratory evenings.

Downtown’s La Famiglia leans into handmade, from sauces to pastas, with an Old World spirit and a serious wine list. Open nightly, it earns steady praise from diners and appears on local best‑of lists year after year.

Family‑run since 2004, Zozo’s draws loyalists for cioppino, baked pastas, and generous classics. It remains a readers’ favorite in local polls and a go‑to for celebratory dinners on Reno’s southwest side.

Run by the Cassinari family behind Johnny’s, La Cucina brings a relaxed, daylight‑to‑dinner spin to Italian favorites, plus a patio when weather cooperates. Its deep local roots and steady hours make it a reliable everyday choice.

Billed as Nevada’s oldest family‑owned restaurant (since 1937), Casale’s serves throwback Italian‑American plates—lasagna, ravioli, pizza—in a room covered with decades of history. Celebrated by Reno News & Review and beloved by locals.

A Tuscan‑leaning, husband‑and‑wife project with handmade pastas, organic‑leaning wines, and limited evening hours. Its backyard bar, No. 731, drew recent coverage from This Is Reno, underscoring its European aperitivo vibe in Midtown.

Neapolitan‑style pies baked in a Stefano Ferrara wood‑fired oven, mozzarella made daily, and thoughtful salads. Edible Reno‑Tahoe has spotlighted its craft, and it’s frequently recommended by local guides for top pizza in town.

Downtown’s sourdough, wood‑fired pies anchor this indie spot at West Street Market. It’s featured by the Riverwalk District and praised for vegan‑friendly options, making it a flexible Italian‑leaning stop for groups.

Chef Alexander Alioto’s country‑style Italian dishes and handmade pastas star at this intimate neighborhood spot. Edible Reno‑Tahoe highlights it as a local favorite; nightly hours and a smart wine program round things out.

From beloved food truck to Riverwalk dining room, Marcolino’s plates classics like chicken Marsala and pastas with plenty of heart. Recognized by Reno News & Review readers and covered by KOLO‑TV; a Midtown move is planned later in 2025.