5 Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown, Shreveport LA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 6 restaurants in Downtown, Shreveport LA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five Italian restaurants in Downtown Shreveport, Louisiana, selected by Google's Italian restaurant category and ranked by weighted rating. Six qualifying businesses were considered. It is written for diners who want pasta, pizza, or a sit-down Italian dinner and want to compare hours and locations before going. Each entry shows the address, listed hours, accessibility features, and what reviewers mention. Price ranges appear only where Google lists them. The order follows the published ranking.
#1
Carrabba's Italian Grill
★ 4.7 (2,516 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Carrabba's Italian Grill is listed as an Italian restaurant with a 4.7 Google rating from 2,516 reviews. It is at 1706 E 70th St and is open every day, usually closing between 9 pm and 11 pm. Reviewers describe a large, aesthetically pleasing dining room with a relaxed feel, generous plates, and well-seasoned food. Service is often described as quick and attentive without being overbearing. The listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet, and it shows no price range.
Best for: Italian dinners in a roomy setting
- Address
- 1706 E 70th St, Shreveport, LA 71105, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#2
Monjunis Italian Cafe & Grocery
★ 4.5 (865 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Monjunis Italian Cafe & Grocery is an Italian restaurant rated 4.5 on Google from 865 reviews. It is at 1315 Louisiana Ave and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm, closed on Sundays. Reviewers describe a playful, dimly lit space with faux grapevines and string lights, and a hole-in-the-wall feel. Some diners found the food quick and tasty, while others found dishes ordinary or stale on a recent visit. One reviewer mentions the restaurant was short staffed on a busy day. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet are listed.
Best for: Casual Italian meals and groceries
- Address
- 1315 Louisiana Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–8 pm; Mon 11 am–8 pm; Sat 11 am–8 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–8 pm; Tue 11 am–8 pm; Wed 11 am–8 pm
#3
Giuseppe's Pastacaffe
★ 4.5 (517 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Giuseppe's Pastacaffe is an Italian restaurant rated 4.5 on Google from 517 reviews. It is at 920 Pierremont Rd, Suite 110, in Shreveport, and is open Monday through Thursday from 11 am to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday until 9 pm, and closed Sundays. Reviewers mention garlic bread with pieces of roasted garlic, homemade pasta, and fettuccine Alfredo. They also praise the cannoli and a welcoming staff who walk guests through the menu. The listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet.
Best for: Homemade pasta and cannoli
- Address
- 920 Pierremont Rd #110, Shreveport, LA 71106, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon 11 am–8 pm; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–8 pm; Tue 11 am–8 pm; Wed 11 am–8 pm
#4
Monjunis Cafe - Youree Dr
★ 4.4 (944 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Monjunis Cafe - Youree Dr is an Italian restaurant with a 4.4 Google rating from 944 reviews. It is at 7601 Youree Dr in Shreveport and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 8:30 pm and on Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. Reviewers describe a funky, retro atmosphere full of personality and old-school Italian home cooking with generous portions. Some note the bread crust can be tough. Others mention a poor takeaway order and a cool welcome on one visit. Wheelchair access is listed for parking, entrance, seating, and toilet.
Best for: Old-school Italian portions
- Address
- 7601 Youree Dr, Shreveport, LA 71105, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–8:30 pm; Mon 11 am–8:30 pm; Sat 11 am–8:30 pm; Sun 11 am–3 pm; Thu 11 am–8:30 pm; Tue 11 am–8:30 pm; Wed 11 am–8:30 pm
#5
Roma Italian Bistro - Shreveport, Louisiana
★ 4.3 (883 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Roma Italian Bistro is listed as an Italian restaurant with a 4.3 Google rating from 883 reviews. It is at 8905 Mansfield Rd and is closed on Mondays, with other days open from 11 am to 9 pm. Reviewers mention authentic Italian dishes, a veal and eggplant plate large enough to take home, calzones, stuffed mushrooms, and tiramisu. They describe fast, friendly service and a full bar. One reviewer found a margherita pizza missing an element. The listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet.
Best for: Calzones and a full bar
- Address
- 8905 Mansfield Rd, Shreveport, LA 71118, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Downtown, Shreveport LA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Italian restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Carrabba's Italian Grill ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 2,516 reviews. Monjunis Italian Cafe & Grocery is second at 4.5 from 865 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Shreveport LA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Carrabba's Italian Grill, at 11 pm.
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