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Best Italian Restaurants Nearby in Prosper

Piada Italian Street Food

Piada Italian Street Food

4.4
(500+)
• Italian • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 9.0 mi • 44 min
Farther away
"amazingggg. my go to order indoor or online and i would order it again. the portion sizes were so filling and the salad tastes so fresh and clean."
"It was a pretty sad salad for $11, not quite up to the advertisement. A teaspoon of bacon crumbles, a small amount of tomatoes and avocado, breadcrumbs, and mainly just a ton of lettuce, no dressing would not recommend"
Carbonara Pasta
Pasta, parmesan alfredo, bruschetta tomatoes, pancetta (bacon), spinach, grated parmesan
$16.32
Basil Pesto Pasta
Pasta, parmesan alfredo, basil pesto, bruschetta tomatoes, grated parmesan
$15.95
Diavolo Pasta
Pasta, spicy diavolo sauce, giardiniera, grated parmesan
$15.88
Pepperoni Piada Stick
Hand-rolled, baked Piada dough filled with pepperoni, parmesan cheese and marinara. Served with your choice of creamy parmesan, spicy ranch or marinara
$4.57
Palio's Pizza Cafe

Palio's Pizza Cafe

4.4
(80+)
• American • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 0.8 mi • 22 min
"Excellent thin crust pizza with fresh veggies and delicious meats. The salad was fresh and wings were cooked perfectly."
"It was absolutely the best I have ever had! Everything was absolutely amazing. Salad so fresh, chicken very flavorful and so tender, portions so generous! I will definitely try this restaurant again."
Cheese Bread
Soft, toasted bread generously topped with melted mozzarella cheese and savory herbs. Golden, cheesy, and irresistibly delicious.
$10.5
Baked Pasta Arrabiata
Penne pasta tossed in a pink sauce, combined with Italian sausage, roasted chicken, fresh mushrooms, onions, and sundried tomatoes for a bold and flavorful experience.
$15.37
Chicken Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta coated in creamy Alfredo sauce, topped with tender grilled chicken for a comforting and indulgent meal.
$13.97
Spaghetti
Classic spaghetti noodles served with rich marinara sauce, simple yet satisfying.
$15.37
Verona Italian Cafe

Verona Italian Cafe

4.7
(3k+)
• Italian • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 8.9 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"Every time I order from Verona's Cafe is always a delight and never disappoints! It is by far, my hubby's and my favorite Italian restaurant to order from."
"My husband is from an Italian New York family. This is the closest thing to a traditional home cooked meal we have had here. Chicken Scarpellais phenomenal.Chicken Parmigiana was super flavorful. Margherita Pizza was good hot and cold the next day. Limcello Mascarpone Cake was super authentic."
Garlic Bread with Cheese
A cross between garlic bread and pizza, cheesy bread is a quick, easy, and delicious party snack. Served with a side of marinara sauce.
$7.55
Penne Alla Vodka
In a light pink cream sauce with a dash of vodka.
$16.32
Spaghetti
With meatballs, meat sauce, Italian sausage, mushrooms or just marinara.
$14.15
Chicken Alfredo
Lightly breaded chicken topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce over spaghetti.
$16.1
Jonny's Pizza New York Style

Jonny's Pizza New York Style

4.5
(600+)
• American • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 29 min
$5 off on $35+
"The Zeppole, Tiramsu, and Garlic Knots were also delicious! Everything is always so fresh and delicious."
"I’ve ordered from this place twice now, and I’m so happy to say it’s fantastic! I especially love the Alfredo and pepperoni pizzas. The garlic knots are a must-try, too. I’ve had my fair share of pizza places in Frisco, and while some are overpriced or just not up to par, Jonny’s pizza is truly amazing!"
Pizza (Large (16"))
Our traditional hand tossed thin new York style pizza. Topped with our home made plum tomato sauce and premium mozzarella cheese. Customize to your liking!
$17.27
Garlic Knots
House-made dough, buttered, sprinkled with spices, and baked to perfection. Served with our freshly made marinara sauce. Available in half or full dozen.
$5.44
Pizza (Medium (14"))
Our traditional hand tossed thin new York style pizza. Topped with our home made plum tomato sauce and premium mozzarella cheese. Customize to your liking!
$14.82
Pizza (Giant (20"))
Our traditional hand tossed thin new York style pizza. Topped with our home made plum tomato sauce and premium mozzarella cheese. Customize to your liking!
$21.58
Maggiano's Little Italy

Maggiano's Little Italy

4.6
(15k+)
• Italian • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 14.4 mi • 50 min
Farther away
"The food was very good the chicken parmesan was crispy and delicious. The spaghetti marinara was hot . The extra sauce was o n the side which is good. Salad was fresh there was enough for 3. I love that they sent bread too, I just wish it was wrapped more securely and not exposed. "
"The Crab Cakes were delicious, the lobster cream sauce took them to another level and paired with the arugula salad to add a bit of sharp freshness made for perfect bites. The Chicken Francesewas so juicy and flavorful but the potato's were a little undercooked for my liking and lacked flavor so I had to add some salt to just the potato's. The asparagus was also a little under seasoned but cooked well. The Fettuccine Bolognese has such robust flavors and the fettuccine tasted so fresh. It tasted like the made the pasta from scratch that morning. I was expecting the meat to be a bit more chunky and maybe a little bit more sauce but overall very delicious. The Chocolate Layered Cake was so moist and rich yet light. The portions were perfect and I would likely order these items again when I'm in the mood for them."
Kid's Spaghetti & Giant Meatball
with Marinara
$9.81
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers soaked in Espresso with Mascarpone Cheese
$11.54
Kid's Pasta
Choice of Alfredo, Butter, Marinara or Meat Sauce
$8.66
Our Famous Rigatoni "D"®
with Broccoli & Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$32.67
Domino's

Domino's

4.7
(100+)
• Pizza • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 0.8 mi • 29 min
"Pizza was perfect! Thank you!"
Build Your Pizza
A custom pizza made to order. Choose from any of our delicious crust styles, including Handmade Pan.
$17.55
Ultimate Pepperoni
Two layers of pepperoni sandwiched between provolone, Parmesan-Asiago and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella then sprinkled with oregano.
$18.77
Wisconsin 6-Cheese
Feta, provolone, cheddar, Parmesan-Asiago, cheese made with 100% real mozzarella and sprinkled with oregano.
$18.44
MeatZZa
Pepperoni, ham, Italian sausage and beef, all sandwiched between two layers of provolone and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella.
$18.79
Little Caesars

Little Caesars

4.6
(1k+)
• Pizza • Deep Dish Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 34 min
"I dont know what magic is up with this location, but the pizza is some of the best I've ever had in my life. And ive had pizza from high end places. They don't skimp out on the cheese at all and the sizes are really good"
"Pizza arrived hot and packaged well. Had the Stuffed Crazy Crust Custom cheese pizza and the Italian Cheese Bread. Portion sizes were plentiful. We will order this again for our son who makes two meals out of it"
ExtraMostBestest® Pepperoni
Large round pizza with more Pepperoni and Cheese than our Classic Pizza
$9.64
ExtraMostBestest® Cheese
Large round pizza with more Cheese than our Classic Pizza
$9.64
Crazy Combo® [Crazy Bread® & Crazy Sauce®]
Eight buttery garlic flavored bread sticks, sprinkled with parmesan cheese and served with Crazy Sauce®
$4.82
Italian Cheese Bread
Ten pieces of freshly baked bread with a crispy edge, covered with cheese and topped with Italian spices (1340 Cal)
$6.83
Roma Pizza & Pasta

Roma Pizza & Pasta

4.7
(100+)
• Italian • American
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 44 min
"The Baked Ziti Pasta and Garlic Bread with Cheese were amazing as always! The marinara for dipping is the BEST. Quick delivery."
"The chicken was dry. There wasn't enough sauce like it had been in the past, and there was no giant portobello mushrooms at all."
Roma's Pizza Large
Roma's pizza is Italian style thin crust with extra cheese.
$14.83
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Freshly baked bread infused with garlic and melted cheese.
$5.5
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken smothered in marinara sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of pasta and rolls.
$19.17
Spaghetti
Served topped with your choice of marinara, meat sauce, meatballs, sausage, mushrooms, or tossed in garlic and olive oil.
$14.15
Twisted Mac

Twisted Mac

4.5
(300+)
• $
$0 delivery fee • 14.5 mi • 52 min
Farther away
"Portion was a deep bowl. Very satisfying. Fresh and tasty! Loved the Crispy Cauliflower Mac & Cheese . Tastes like chicken and mac and was actually crispy. I will be treating myself to ordering this again soon."
"Delicious and filling meals at a great price. We had plenty of leftovers and they reheated well! We also had excellent service from the restaurant and the owner in particular. Give it a shot, especially if you miss Romano's Macaroni Grill!"
BBQ Brisket Mac and Cheese
Our limited time BBQ Brisket Mac and Cheese. With fried onions and pickles.
$20.27
Classic Mac and Cheese
Rich cheddar cheese sauce, touch of cream, parmesan cheese and elbow pasta with baked garlic herb bread topping.
$14.3
Truffle Mac and Cheese
Elbow pasta, asiago, fontina, smoked mozzarella, cheddar, pecorino, truffle oil, herbed breadcrumbs.
$15.75
Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese
Seasoned ground beef atop of our Classic Mac & Cheese.
$16.48
Shelby's Pizza

Shelby's Pizza

4.6
(1k+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 31 min
"The Works pizza with hand tossed crust and The Carnivore pizza were both excellent!! The ingredients were plentiful and very fresh. We will definitely order from this restaurant again. "
"First time trying Shelby's. Decent thin crust Large Pizza. It was delivered hot (4 miles away) and the order was correct with different 1/2 and 1/2 toppings. The Greek Salad was fresh and large enough to share. My side of Dipping Sauce (marinara) was stone cold (it had clearly been refrigerated). That was the only bummer because who wants to dip their crust in refrigerated marinara? While it didn't knock my socks off, it was good enough that I will try it again and would recommend others try it too."
Large Pizza
Pick your crust, sauce, cheese, and toppings to make it just the way you like.
$19.66
Medium Pizza
Pick your crust, sauce, cheese, and toppings to make it just the way you like.
$16.89
Small Pizza
Traditional and Boneless wings with flavors to choose from Hot & Spicy, Atomic, Plain Jane, Sweet Asian Chili, Garlic Parmesan, BBQ, Honey Mustard, Teriyaki and Lemon Pepper
$14.75
Wings 6 PC
Italian Bread topped with garlic butter, mix of Italian herbs and Mozzarella cheese, served with side of marinara dipping sauce
$10.14
Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut

4.6
(900+)
• Pizza • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 21 min
"Both times the Pizza was perfect. This location is fast and friendly. "
"I order from here all the time and normally it's good but for my last two orders they have added some Parmesan garlic sprinkle on top of the pizza that I hate and specifically opted out of on my order. This time in addition to pizza issue the breadsticks were burnt. /: I love this place but something's been up lately."
Create Your Own Pizza
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$19.44
Personal Pan Pizza®
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$6.23
Cheese Pizza
The classic cheese pizza, a customer favorite!
$17.36
Pepperoni Lover's® Pizza
The classic 1-topping pepperoni pizza you crave, loaded up with 50% more pepperoni.
$22.03
Jersey Mike's Subs

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.8
(2k+)
• Sandwiches • Cheesesteaks
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 23 min
"The BLT is the bomb. I have never had a BLT with the amount of bacon that is on this sandwich. This is my second BLT from this store. It is also the fastest delivery I have ever had! Two thumbs up!"
"My sandwich was missing the mayo so it was very dry. Needless to say, I had chips and my soda. For $20+ , this was frustrating. Normally it is awesome. "
Chips
Provolone and TurkeyServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$2.04
#7 Turkey and Provolone
Provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami, and pepperoniServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$12.11
#13 The Original Italian
Turkey, ham, provolone, applewood smoked bacon & mayoServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$13.53
#8 Club Sub
Provolone and hamServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$12.97
Applebee's Grill & Bar

Applebee's Grill & Bar

4.3
(6k+)
• Sandwiches • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 6.5 mi • 36 min
"A great tasting Whisky Bacon Burger on a lettuce wrap. I also subs the fries for coleslaw. The coleslaw is vinegar based so overall a good low carb meal. "
"The steak and garlic mashed potatoes were delicious! The steak could have been a little more tender, but the taste was perfect. It was very well-seasoned and not over or under cooked. Those garlic mashed potatoes were on point!! They taste so good with the mix of cheeses, bacon bits and sour cream, and seasoned to perfection. This was truly the best meal I've eaten at Applebees. Way to Go Applebees!!"
Triple Chocolate Meltdown®
Warm, rich, fudge-filled chocolate cake is drizzled with hot fudge. Served with vanilla ice cream.
$11.01
Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp
Cajun-seasoned chicken and blackened shrimp jazzed up with Cajun spices in buttery garlic and parsley, served sizzling with sautéed mushrooms & onions and garlic mashed potatoes.
$23.2
Blackened Cajun Salmon
6 oz. blackened salmon fillet, grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of two sides.
$24.98
Boneless Wings
Crispy breaded pieces of tender boneless chicken tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made ranch buttermilk ranch dressings and celery.
$17.3
Marco's Pizza

Marco's Pizza

4.6
(700+)
• Pizza • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 25 min
20% off on $30+
"Literally my favorite pizza its always delivered hot and so crispy"
"Pizza was drenched in tomato sauce which made the pizza soggy and the salad tasted stale. They put bread instead of croutons in the salad."
Build Your Own
Choose size, choice of crust style, sauce, and your favorite toppings
$18.32
Pepperoni Magnifico®
Pepperoni, Old World Pepperoni®, romesan seasoning, our original sauce and three fresh signature cheeses
$18.91
The Big Cheese
Our original sauce and three fresh signature cheeses, plus cheddar and shaved parmesan, topped with our parmesan cheese crust topper
$20.38
CheezyBread
Our hand-made dough baked with our three fresh signature cheeses and garlic sauce, served with a side of our original pizza sauce and ranch
$8.28
Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs

4.7
(1k+)
• Sandwiches • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 22 min
"It took an hour to get my food and I'm only 10 minutes away, but it was delicious when we got it finally"
"My favorite sandwich is the Hook and Ladder. I have dreams about that one! But all the Firehouse sandwiches are hands-down the best you can get. Compared with Jersey Mikes it's a no-brainer. The last Jersey Mikes sandwich I had was so soggy I literally gagged and could not finish it. I'll never go there again. If you want a great sub sandwich, nothing beats Firehouse Subs."
Hook & Ladder
Smoked turkey breast, honey ham, and Monterey Jack, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and deli mustard with a dill pickle spear served on the side. Calories: SM 360
$14.36
Italian
MD 720
$14.66
Smoked Turkey Breast
Genoa salami, pepperoni, Virginia honey ham, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, deli mustard, and Italian dressing and seasoning Calories: SM 470
$14.32
Extra Cheesy Mac and Cheese
MD 930
$6.04
Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen

4.6
(200+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 6.6 mi • 36 min
"16" New York Village* overall potential to be good tasting but wish the crust hadn't been burned. made it bitter and overtook the toppings Spaghetti Carbonara was delicious"
"pizza was really good. we loved the crust. the Liberty Wings* were just awful. not crispy just bland and very tough and chewy. we threw them in the trash. waste of a lot of money. never again on the wings"
16" BYO Cheese*
Create your own hand tossed 16" pizza
$27.92
12" BYO Cheese*
Create your own hand tossed 12"
$23.49
16" Pepperoni*
Pepperoni, Russo’s pizza sauce and Wisconsin mozzarella.
$28.76
16x16" Brooklyner (With Cup & Char Pepperoni)*
features Russo’s vodka sauce, highly-acclaimed “cup & char” pepperoni, Wisconsin mozzarella, and fresh basil, on our hand-stretch, thin-crust pizza.
$32.72
Bubbas 33

Bubbas 33

4.6
(900+)
• Burgers • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 13.2 mi • 55 min
Farther away
"The steak was perfectly cooked, grill marks, medium rare and still very warm. Very tender too. The salad was a generous portion and the steamed broccoli was tasty. "
"You can never go wrong with a Classic Cheeseburger* from Bubba's! The patty is well seasoned, the fries are tasty and the portions are generous. The Chorizo Queso Dip is sooo good! I love the chips too. I order from Bubba's regularly now and my food always shows up hot and as ordered."
Classic Cheeseburger*
Angus beef patty with Bubba sauce, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Available with single or double patty. Served juicy medium-well on a toasted bun with your choice of seasoned fries or fire fries, and a pickle spear. Substitute onion rings or a side salad for fries for $1.99. Lettuce instead of bun is available on request.
$16.25
Fish & Chips
White fish, beer battered, and golden-fried. Served with tartar sauce (add 490 cal.), seasoned fries, and coleslaw.
$20.05
Bubba's Bacon Cheeseburger*
Two Bubba’s signature beef and bacon grind patties (half pound total weight) pressed and stacked. Topped with Bubba sauce, American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served juicy medium-well on a toasted bun with your choice of seasoned fries or fire fries, and a pickle spear. Substitute onion rings or a side salad for fries for $1.99. Lettuce instead of bun is available on request.
$16.96
Bubba's Famous Traditional Wings
Served with celery and choice of Ranch or Bleu Cheese dressing, and your choice of sauce or dry seasoning. Available as 6 or 12 Wings. Party-sized wing platters are available in the Wing Platters section.
$17.86
Jet's Pizza

Jet's Pizza

4.7
(400+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 35 min
"Our favorite combo -- All Meaty, Boneless Wings, and Bottle of Ranch Dressing!! Love their ranch! I stop by & grab a bottle when we're out just for dipping/salads/etc. at home. We switched it up this time and got BBQ but we also love the Thai chili wings (also phenomenal). Always always recommend this place if you're looking for a great deep dish Detroit style pizza."
"First time - saw an ad on FB and it looked good so I tried it. Ordered med hand-tossed meaty pizza. It was okay. Not bad, not great. okay. There definitely was a decent amount of meat on this pie though, and seemed to be decent quality. Crust was thicker than I'd expected but good texture."
4 Corner Pizza®
4 pcs. A Jet's Exclusive! 4 Detroit-Style deep dish corner slices with premium mozzarella & your choice of toppings.
$18.63
8 Corner Pizza®
8 pcs. A Jet's Exclusive! 8 Detroit-Style deep dish corner slices with premium mozzarella & your choice of toppings
$29.61
Large Deep Dish
8 pcs. Build your own Detroit-Style Pizza topped with premium mozzarella & your choice of toppings.
$24.52
Jet Wings
Choose from Plain, BBQ, Honey BBQ, Sweet Red Chili, Mild Buffalo, or Hot. (8 pcs.) 80-90 cal. / pc.
$14.21
Donatos Pizza

Donatos Pizza

4.6
(300+)
• Pizza • Salad
$0 delivery fee • 10.1 mi • 49 min
Farther away
$6 off on $24+
"The best pizza joint in Allen hands down! The crust is thick and cooked to perfection. It's flavor rich and consistent!"
"The very vegy salad was amazing as was the small pizza. Some of the best pizza I've had in awhile. Business travel from Atlanta and ordered for night in watching Braves baseball. It was a great meal for a perfect night. Highly recommend."
Pepperoni (Large)
Loaded Edge to Edge with crispy heritage pepperoni and aged smoked Provolone, Romano!
$21.19
Hot Honey Pepperoni (Large)
Pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, crushed red pepper and Mike's Hot Honey
$27.4
Pepperoni (Medium)
Loaded Edge to Edge with crispy heritage pepperoni and aged smoked Provolone, Romano!
$18.69
Garlic Asiago Cheese Bread
Fresh baked artisan pull-apart bread topped with garlic, Asiago and Romano, served with marinara sauce for dipping. Full size serves 4.
$9.78
MOD Pizza

MOD Pizza

4.5
(4k+)
• Pizza • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 29 min
"Haven't had MOD in a while. They didn't disappoint. Great portion size, they put everything I asked for and didn't skip out of the toppings. I love the new spicy marinara red sauce. Very tasty. Pizza was still fairly hot after delivery. Would order again."
"Typically I love MOD Pizza. But today there was WAY too much ricotta on the Caspian. I've had this before and loved it but it was almost inedible bc there was so much ricotta this time. And that's coming from someone who likes ricotta. Salad was amazing, but why charge $9 for a side salad?"
The MOD
Create your own pizza from over 40 toppings and 8 finishing sauces - and it’s always unlimited toppings, one price.
$16.68
Maddy's Favorite
Our starter pizza, at a special price! Includes tomato sauce, mozzarella, and asiago.
$16.12
Carnivore
Signature Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Pepperoni, Mild Italian Sausage, Ground Beef, Crispy Bacon
$15.58
OG Pepperoni
Signature Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Asiago, Pepperoni
$16.32

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