The Best Italian Restaurants In Jackson, MS

If you’re looking for a new place to eat that offers endless choices of phenomenal Italian food, wonderful ambiance, exquisite glasses of wine or sparkling beverages, then we have you covered on where to eat the next time you go out. Our team at Herrin-Gear INFINITI found the best Italian restaurants in Jackson, Mississippi. So all you have to do is show up, order an absurd amount of food, and enjoy your time with your loved ones over a delicious meal.

Less “I don’t know” or “you pick” and more time getting in the car to go eat, thanks to the list.

BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar

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Established in 1994, BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar is the place to go for redefined Italian cooking and a hearty meal. The chefs make outstanding meals, everything from steak to chops to seafood. When you order a pizza here, you can be sure to know they’re using a wood-fired oven with Caputo flour to give your pie a special touch. Ask your server about the daily specials, which might be an omelet, pizza, or an entire entree. While waiting for your meal, indulge in some complimentary freshly baked bread from BRAVO’s own bakery.

Some delicious menu items you may like to order include:

• Wood-fired lasagna.
• Double-cut pork chop.
• Chicken cacciatore.
• Veal marsala.

The kitchen serves the lunch menu from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. After that, you can order from the dinner menu. On the weekends, you can try the brunch menu. Additionally, you can order online for delivery or pick-up if you prefer to have your Italian experience at home.

• Hours
  •  Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Closed on Monday (but is available for private events).

   

• Location
  • 4500 Interstate 55 Frontage Road, Highland Village Suite 244, Jackson.

Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint

Located inside The District at Eastover, Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint offers some of the best Italian food in the city. It’s like you’ve left Mississippi and entered New York when you eat at this joint. Here, you can indulge in the classic taste of New York-style pizza and all the ice cream you can handle. There’s indoor seating with an adult-only lounge and outdoor seating on the patio.

Aside from pizza, consider ordering some of these other tasty items:

• Chicken or eggplant parmesan sub.
• Meatball sub with marinara.
• Philly cheese steak sub.
• Mozzarella cheese sticks.

There’s plenty of ice cream and other desserts to go around, including:

• Turtle sundae.
• Ice cream sandwich.
• Chocolate tiramisu.
• Crème brûlée.

• Hours
  • Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Closed on Monday (but is available for private events).
• Location
  • 200 District Blvd. E., Jackson.

The Manship Wood-Fired Kitchen

Enjoy a scrumptious southern style combined with Italian meal at The Manship Wood-Fired Kitchen in the historic Belhaven neighborhood of Jackson, Mississippi. The kitchen uses Mediterranean ingredients from local European import companies, so you know you’re eating something authentic when at this place. Here, you can have an indoor or outdoor dining experience. Inside, the ambiance is warm and inviting, letting you relax as you savor your meal. You can have brunch, lunch, and dinner out on the patio year-round, weather permitting, of course.

Try some of the delicious entrees, such as:

• Lasagna.
• Pizzetta.
• Grilled salmon.
• Shrimp and grits.

The restaurant has private dining and catering for your next event, like a wedding or holiday party. For private dining, The Manship has several rooms to choose from based on your event’s needs and preferences. In the rooms, there’s audio and visual equipment if you’re presenting a slideshow or having an immersive dinner experience. Additionally, the restaurant also has room dividers. For catering, you can work with the executive chef for a customized menu or use the pre-planned one, which includes seated meals, buffets, and boxed lunches.

• Hours
  • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Location
  • 1200 N. State, Suite #100, Jackson.

Basil’s Fondren

Basil’s Fondren provides yummy Italian cuisine in a simple, modern environment. The restaurant refers to itself as more of a fast, casual deli for its customers. The kitchen uses and chops fresh ingredients daily. Additionally, they make the panini in-house on freshly baked focaccia bread. Basil’s has spent the last 15 years perfecting their pizza-making skills, and you can try the signature 10-inch pizza.

Some popular items you can order here are:

• Turkey.
• Chef salad.
• Chicken.

If you’re looking for a hearty Italian meal, try some of these plates:

• BBQ chicken pizza.
• Italian sub.
• Margherita pizza.
• Cheesesteak panini.

Skip the wait at the restaurant and order online using Basil’s website. This way, you can enjoy the food without having to wait or bring the food back to your coworkers for a lunch meeting. Basil’s is currently accepting scheduled orders only, so plan ahead if you want to order your lunch or dinner for a specific time.

• Hours
  • Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Closed on Sunday.
• Location
  • 2906 N. State St., Suite 104, Jackson.

Dewayne Delicious Eats

Dewayne Delicious Eats has two locations in the city, one in the west and the other in the south. The west location has a quaint exterior with orange paint, helping you track it down as you’re driving. The south joint is located in a shopping mall, surrounded by familiar establishments. Either one you choose, you’ll have something delicious, such as:

• Chicken alfredo.
• Catfish.
• Salmon and veggies.
• Garlic bread.
• Salmon shrimp alfredo.
• Cajun shrimp pasta.

• Hours
  • Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Closed on Sunday.
• West location
  • 2815 John R. Lynch St., Jackson.
• South location
  • 2106 Raymond Road A, Jackson.

We at Herrin-Gear INFINITI are proud to share great Italian restaurants with residents and visitors of our region. Did we miss your favorite Italian restaurant in the area? Contact us to share your thoughts. We’ll be sure to add it to our list for others to enjoy.

Visit our dealership in Jackson, Mississippi, while you’re in the area and speak with our sales experts about everything from your favorite Italian joints or our new vehicle inventory. We’re here to serve you and ensure you’re happy when you drive off our lot.