Italian Restaurants in Eugene (2025)

A campus-side institution in a converted house, serving handmade pastas and nightly specials since 1998. Highlighted by Travel Oregon and repeatedly named Best Italian by local readers, it’s the city’s perennial crowd-pleaser. Expect lines and a lively room.

Regional Italian cooking from chef Rocky Maselli, with Neapolitan-leaning pizza, pastas, and aperitivi. Walk-in only and often lined up at opening. Praised by Eugene Weekly and profiled by local editors for raising the city’s Italian game.

A compact, reservations-advised room dedicated to fresh, organic pasta with a Sicilian touch. Featured by Eugene Magazine and recognized by Eugene Weekly readers, it’s where sauces are finished to order and the pasta is the star.

South Eugene’s longtime Sicilian standard, rooted in family recipes and old-world hospitality. Cited by Eugene Weekly and kept current with recent booking and menu updates, it’s beloved for classics like lasagna and pesto made with basil from the family farm.

Downtown since 1987, with a wood-fired oven, house pastas, and a Wine Spectator–recognized list. Noted by Eugene Magazine and current on hours and specials, it’s a classic date-night option that still reflects local producers.

A South Eugene neighborhood charmer from two Milanese families, serving pinsa romana, pastas, and spritzes. Strong recent diner feedback on OpenTable and a detailed origin story on its site confirm it’s a genuine, family-run addition.

New Haven–style apizza meets in-house brewery in a century-old brick building. Sourcing from Oregon farms and praised in Lookout Eugene-Springfield’s 2025 pizza guide, it’s a community hub for char-kissed pies and local beer.

Ingredient-driven pies and a friendly, lived-in feel define this local favorite with two locations. Repeatedly named Best Pizza by Eugene Weekly, it leans on peak produce and simple combinations that let great toppings shine.

Under the Eugene Hotel, this independent slice shop turns out New York–style pies with a loyal following. Recognized by Eugene Weekly’s readers and kept current on its site, it’s a go-to for a quick slice and salad combo.

A food-cart standout serving tavern-style and NY-influenced pies, plus a campus bistro spin-off. Included in Lookout Eugene-Springfield’s 2025 guide, it’s loved for garlicky knots, generous toppings, and a relaxed, family-friendly pod setting.

A campus-era icon dating to 1978, now with refreshed energy and late hours. Spotlighted in Lookout Eugene-Springfield’s 2025 roundup, it remains the city’s by-the-slice time capsule for East Coast–style pies and Sicilian squares.