The development of Italian cuisine mirrors the country's rich . Mediterranean influences bring fish and olives into culinary creations, carefully handcrafted ziti, cavatelli, and other types of pasta hail from southern Italy, and exquisite desserts such as tiramisu find origins in the north鈥攃ombining for a tasty eating experience renowned for its ability to bring people together.
With offering Italian-style dishes here in America, there are endless options to consider when craving the flavorful, savory tastes of "The Boot." compiled a list of the highest rated Italian restaurants in Peoria on . Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Click through these slides to see if your favorite trattoria made the list.
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#21. Bernardi's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (76 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2137 Washington Rd, Washington, IL 61571
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#20. Palanza's Family Dining
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (22 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2437 Washington Rd, Washington, IL 61571-1762
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#19. Tyroni's Pizza
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (36 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5908 S Adams St, Bartonville, IL 61607
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#18. La Gondola Spaghetti House
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (12 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: not available
- Address: 700 E War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL 61614-7500
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#17. Monical's Pizza
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#16. Monical's Pizza
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (19 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 4408 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61614-6084
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#15. Paparazzi
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (43 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4315 N Voss St, Peoria, IL 61616
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#14. Avanti's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (62 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8517 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61615-2033
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#13. Avanti's Ristorante
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (62 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $
- Address: 4711 N Rockwood Dr, Peoria, IL 61615-3628
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#12. Brienzo's Wood Fired Pizza
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (71 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4450 N Prospect Rd Ste C-12 Located in Heritage Square, Peoria, IL 61616-6578
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#11. Old Chicago
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (93 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7610 N Grand Prairie Dr, Peoria, IL 61615-9240
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#10. Agatucci's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (96 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2607 N University St, Peoria, IL 61604-2640
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#9. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (114 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3915 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL 61615-2550
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#8. Rizzi's
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (65 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4613 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL 61614-5923
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#7. EatandEvolve
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (30 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, French
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5832 N Knoxville Ave Suite K, Peoria, IL 61614-4300
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#6. Avanti's Ristorante
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (167 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2320 E Washington St, East Peoria, IL 61611-3023
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#5. Edge By Chef Dustin Allen
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (104 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 4500 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61616
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#4. Avantis Ristorante
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (228 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $
- Address: 1301 W Main St, Peoria, IL 61606-1148
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#3. Connected
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (179 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 3218 N Dries Ln, Peoria, IL 61604-1205
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#2. Sugar
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (311 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 826 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL 61602-1607
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#1. Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (499 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 101 Holiday St, East Peoria, IL 61611-2456
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