Italian Restaurants in Champaign, Illinois

Champaign, Illinois, offers a variety of Italian dining options spaghetti image by Food from Fotolia.com

Champaign, Illinois, is a bustling college town with a lively music scene. In addition, there are many wonderful restaurants where you can enjoy entertainment and fine dining. Italian cuisine has a broad appeal and there are several good options in Champaign that serve everything from pizza to more experimental contemporary offerings. Many of the local Italian chain restaurants offer reliable meals at reasonable prices. For a more intimate experience, go with a family-run establishment. Manzella's is a good low-priced casual option. Buttitta's provides memorable food and ambience.

Manzella's Italian Patio

Manzella's has an intimate, cozy atmosphere. This small family-run restaurant has been a local neighborhood favorite for many years, offering many of the traditional Italian-American favorites, including spaghetti and meatballs.

Manzella's Italian Patio
115 S. First St.
Champaign, IL 61820
217-352-7624

Fazoli's

Fazoli's is a chain of Italian restaurants featuring quick, tasty meals. The large menu has pizza, salads, sandwiches and an extensive selection of traditional pastas, specialty pastas, pasta sampler platters and oven-baked pastas.

Fazoli's
2029 N. Prospect Ave.
Champaign, IL 61822
217-356-4820
fazolis.com

Biaggo's

This upscale chain restaurant caters to many different palates, offering a large selection of seafood as well as a gluten-free menu. The modern, casual decor features dark wood and warm, neutral colors. The wine list has many affordable choices served by the glass, half liter and full bottle.

Biaggo's
2235 S. Neil St.
Champaign, IL 61820
217-356-4300
biaggis.com

Buttitta's Famiglia Ristorante

Run by a husband and wife team, Buttitta's offers an authentic Italian dining experience in an evocative setting. The walls are painted with murals to help make diners feel that they have been transported to Italy. The price, the quality of the food and the ambiance make this a top choice for a special occasion.

Buttitta's Famiglia Ristorante
1201 S. Neil St.
Champaign, IL 61820
217-355-8656
buttittascu.com

Za's Italian Cafe

Za's has a novel ordering system, in which patrons can design their own meals, choosing from over a dozen different pasta sauces and numerous ingredients to add. Health conscious diners will love the lighter options, including whole wheat pizzas and fresh fruit smoothies.

Za's Italian Cafe
1905 N. Neil St.
Champaign, Il 61820
217-356-5347

2006 W. Springfield Ave.
Champaign, IL 61821
217-355-4990

zasitaliancafe.com

References

• The 217: Restaurants