Italian Restaurants in Memphis, TN

Italian Restaurants in Memphis, TN
Outdoor enthusiasts visiting Memphis can drive 16 miles north to the Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park. Two lakes in the park (Poplar Tree Lake and Piersol Lake) offer boating, fishing and swimming, and cyclists can use the five-mile paved bicycle trail and extend their ride on other park roads. Hikers can spend more than one day traversing more than 20 miles of maintained trail. Burn your carbs in Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park and refuel at an Italian restaurant in Memphis, Tenn.

Pete & Sam's Restaurant

Pete & Sam's Restaurant , family-owned and in business for more than 55 years, boasts top menu items of "seafood, steaks, homemade ravioli, lasagna and spaghetti." Expect a menu with select Italian pasta dishes, rather than an oversized menu offering everything under the sun. Proteins, such as steak, seafood and chicken, are cooked on the grill. Open seven days a week for dinner; children's menu; plenty of vegetarian options; beer served.

Pete & Sam's Restaurant
3886 Park Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 458-0694
peteandsamsrestaurant.com

Spindini

Spindini offers diners Italian food in a trendy and contemporary setting with a full bar and extensive wine list. The menu at this locally owned Italian restaurant includes appetizers, wood-fired pizza, pastas and entrees. Wi-Fi; several vegetarian options; reservations accepted.

Spindini
383 S. Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 578-2767
spindinimemphis.com

Ronnie Grisanti & Sons Restaurant

Ronnie Grisanti & Sons serves dinners of Grisanti Tuscan fare, cooking traditional Italian family recipes. The owners of this Italian restaurant employ a hands-on approach in their kitchen and make regular trips to Italy for culinary inspiration. A sample dinner for two might start with Tuscan garlic bread and beef carpaccio followed by the Grisanti salad and Melanzana Parmigiana. Closed Sunday.

Ronnie Grisanti & Sons Restaurant
2855 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 323-0007‎
ronniegr.ipower.com

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