Where is the Best Italian Food in Memphis, Tennessee?
Amerigo is pretty good italian. Its a far cry from the best italian I have had, but for Memphis its not bad. Food was decent, ambience is nice, service was attentive. I enjoyed the veal saltimboca which was ham and mozzarella rolled in veal scallopine served over spinach and covered in a nice red sauce. The mussels were also good. The house chianti was a nice compliment to the dish. Stay tuned as the search for top level italian cuisine in Memphis will continue.Pros + Ambience
Great service DOES exist in Memphis, but at only ONE place in this good for nothin’ ciy–Macaroni Grill on Germantown Pkwy. Great Great service every time I’m there–which is weekly. The food is always great, no matter how late you wanna eat. The environment is elegant and romantic–very deceiving compared to the rest of the city. Highly recommended.
After over half a century, Pete and Sam’s is still the best. The atmosphere is refreshingly non-stuffy and perfect for a large family, the wait staff is always friendly and most importantly, the food is outstanding…time-tested recipes unchanged by trends or fads.The Veal Scallopini with a side of sausage pizza and ravioli with a fresh, crisp Italian salad is an incredible feast that I have enjoyed for years. Occasionally, I will sample my wife’s eggplant parmisan and it’s very, very good as well.The wine list is up to you. Stop by Buster’s Liquor at Poplar and Highland on the way…Pete & Sam’s is BYOB for a small corkage fee.If you are looking to spend $$$$ for modern ambience and food that is more suitable to the eye then the palate, may I suggest another restaurant. But, If you are looking for the very best Italian food in Memphis, go to Pete & Sam’s.Pros + Family friendly, Great Food, Great Service, BYOB (wine)Cons – Parking
Elegant and EcclecticGreat asian influenced dishes. Dishes had a wonderful presentation. The restaurant is quaint in size, so large groups may be an issue. This is a positive for dates. A must visit in the midtown area. The halibut dish was wonderful!It is easy to miss this restaurant as it has a small front entrance on Copper. I passed it several times before I found it.Pros + asian spcies, presentationCons – parking, easy to miss
