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Journal Star readers were invited to choose their favorite Peoria-area dining spots for the 2024 Community’s Choice Awards.
Here are the top three Italian Food restaurants in the Peoria area as voted on by participants:
Winner: Rizzi’s Italian Restaurant
4613 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria
(309) 689-0025
rizzisrestaurant.com
Finalist: Avanti’s Ristorante
2320 E. Washington St., East Peoria
(309) 694-6200
3610 Kelly Ave., Pekin
(309) 346-3400
4711 N. Rockwood Drive, Peoria
(309) 688-6565
8517 Knoxville Ave., Peoria
(309) 691-2525
avantispeoria.com
Finalist: Bernardi’s
2137 Washington Road, Washington
(309) 745-5505
bernardirestaurants.com