Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Italia Express
4621 N. May
917-9995

What works: Excellent marinara sauce and buttery pizza crust.
What needs work: The chicken Parmesan sandwich is lacking.
Tips: Prices vary between locations. Both serve inexpensive, quality food.

Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Meiki's Italian-American
6916 Northwest Expressway
721-5522
What works: angel hair with pesto and a great calzone
What needs work: boring salads
Tips: Lunch specials give good discounts on pasta favorites.

Restaurant Reviews
Stephanie Bice
Othello’s Italian Restaurant
1 South Broadway, Edmond
othellos.us
330-9045

What works: lasagna topped with meat sauce
What doesn’t: house wine
Tips: Bring your appetite and save room for dessert.

Restaurant Reviews
Doug Hill
Bella Vista Italian Kitchen
5801 S. Western
bellavistaokc.com
631-1717

What worked: Italian and Greek meals prepared with obvious pride
What needs work: The marinara sauce is too sweet.
The Tip: Family owned and operated, this place is distinctly unique in atmosphere, service and quality.

Food and Drink Features
Greg Horton
An Oklahoma County judge must decide if Oklahoma City is to be home to two Italian restaurants bearing the name Custino’s.

Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Opulence is overrated.

Restaurant Reviews
Doug Hill
Sandro’s Pizza and Pasta
914 W. Main, Norman
sandrospizzaandpasta.com
701-8822

What worked: excellent pizza and good signature entrees
What needs work: A crisp, ultra-thin pizza crust would be a welcome additional choice.
Tip: Pleasant but not fancy dining room serving a level of Italian cuisine found in much more expensive restaurants.

Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Pizzini'z Pizza
12101 N. MacArthur
720-8500

What works: simple, delicious pizza for very reasonable rates
What needs work: Not all of its non-pizza offerings are so tasty.
Tip: Make sure you call the right shop, as there are two locations.