Italiano Delite Ristorante: Take a trip to Italy without leaving the Lehigh Valley. – by Janel Spiegel | The Valley Ledger

Our contributor Janel Spiegel has brought us many interviews with amazing local artists and people from around the Lehigh Valley, but today she brings us a restaurant review that will leave your in search of some authentic Italian food.

Italiano Delite is a staple in the Lehigh Valley. It is one of those restaurants that you absolutely must visit if you are in the Lehigh Valley area. Italiano Delite has two locations. One is located on Brookside Road and the one is located on Chestnut Street in Emmaus, PA. Italiano Delite is owned by the Mannino family and they are from Sicily. The Macungie location and the Emmaus location are both beautifully set-up and perfect for any occasion. They have plenty of space for intimate small dining or if you are looking to throw the party of the year, they have plenty of space to cater to a large group.

Italiano Delite is unique as the owners have been able to incorporate some of Italy right here in Pennsylvania. They make a beautiful variety of food including: Baked Ziti, Eggplant Rollatini (in which is probably the most amazing eggplant dish you will ever eat in life.), Penne Alla Vodka, Fettuccine Carbonara, Tortellini Carbonara, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Genovese, Chicken Florentine, Veal Sinatra, Veal Francese, Italian Clam Sauce, Shrimp Pink Vodka, Shrimp Florentina, Seafood Alfredo and more.

They have a variety of amazing pizzas, club sandwiches, salads, soups (homemade by some of the most talented chefs.), appetizers, burgers, hot sandwiches and, you can build your own pizza. They even make wraps including a Tuscan Grilled Chicken Wrap which is absolutely amazing and full of flavor.

Italiano Delite makes some of the best Stromboli you will ever have and they have a variety of cold hoagies. They also make the best garlic knots in town!

Italiano Delite offers catering, banquet and a buffet that always has a variety of Italian food.

The best thing about Italiano Delite is the family, staff and frequent visitors who consider the place a second home because they make it feel like home. The owners are kind and genuine and always hard at work to make the best food and offer the best service to everyone that walks through the door. It is a family owned business and provide excellent service to every single person who comes in to visit.

The Macungie location has a beautiful outdoor patio that is also lit up at night. It makes for a magical dining experience if you are looking to impress a date. It makes for the perfect place to just stop in and grab good food to-go or even come in and chat with everyone and have some of the best coffee in the Lehigh Valley.

There is a mural that says: “The fondest memories are made when gathered around the table.” They also value family and once you walk in you certainly feel like family. They care and put so much love into the foods. There is also an amazing ice cream parlor at the Macungie location in case you have a sweet tooth and you may be in need of some homemade gelato.

If you are hungry and in the area stop in Italiano Delite in Macungie or Emmaus. You will not be disappointed.