From downtown stalwarts to new neighborhood kitchens, these independently owned spots serve genuine local flavor. Explore house-made pastas, thin-crust pies, and deli traditions. Tell me your vibe—date night, family feast, or takeout—and I’ll tailor a route.
Italian Restaurants in Murfreesboro (2025)
6 Places
From downtown stalwarts to new neighborhood kitchens, these independently owned spots serve genuine local flavor. Explore house-made pastas, thin-crust pies, and deli traditions. Tell me your vibe—date night, family feast, or takeout—and I’ll tailor a route.
Marina's on the Square
Italian restaurant
A downtown fixture since the ’90s, Marina’s draws regulars for New York‑style pies, calzones, eggplant parmesan, and warm loaves of bread. Praised by The Murfreesboro Pulse and listed by Visit Rutherford, it reopened after renovations with its neighborhood spirit intact.
La Cucina Italiana
Italian restaurant
New to Thompson Lane, this independent kitchen leans Sicilian—rigatoni alla vodka, chicken Francese, linguine scampi—while nodding to the space’s Cuban past. Covered by The Murfreesboro Pulse in February 2025 and taking reservations online, it’s a welcome local addition.
Luca's Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant
Family‑owned and takeout‑forward, Luca’s turns out foldable New York pies, Sicilian squares, garlic rolls, and a few classic dinners. Highlighted by Visit Rutherford and noted in The Murfreesboro Pulse’s pizza roundup, it’s a reliable local slice shop.
Domenico's Italian Deli
Restaurant
An old‑school Italian‑American deli on the Square from a family with deep deli roots. Expect prosciutto, soppressata, meatball parms, and cannoli. Profiled by The Murfreesboro Pulse and featured by Main Street Murfreesboro, it’s a local favorite for lunch and catering.
Sami's Brick Oven Pizzeria & Buffet
Pizza restaurant
Independent brick‑oven spot known for hearty Sicilian and stuffed pies, pesto white pizzas, and spaghetti with house meatballs. Included in The Murfreesboro Pulse’s pizza feature and listed by county tourism, it’s a value stop with local ownership.
Sorelles Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Italian restaurant
Run by two sisters, Sorelles serves from‑scratch New York‑style pies, chicken piccata, and zeppole in nearby Eagleville. Reviewed by The Murfreesboro Pulse and covered by Rutherford Source, it’s worth the short rural drive for a family‑run experience.
