50 Best Italian Restaurants in Orlando

“We had a wonderful dining experience tonight. Talented Italian singers set the tone for this lovely restaurant. Our food arrived hot and every dish was enjoyed immensely. Tonight we enjoyed the calamari and caprese salad, filet (cooked perfectly), the veal and lastly the salmon with shrimp. My only disappointment was that I could not bring my leftovers back to my hotel room as I had no way to heat them up the next day.“

“We had to try it out after our place closed... And I'm so glad we did because this is OFFICIALLY our New Italian Spot! The food was great and our server Irene is great! We will definitely be back!“

“We had an awesome meal and the service was excellent! Very pleasant, quick and delicious!!!“

“excellent service!!!! very good food“

“Pizza and wings were delicious!“

“Great Thanksgiving dinner experience while in Orlando. Jose was excellent!!!!“

“The food was terrific and our waiter Paolo was great!“

“The best Italian restaurant in central Florida!“

“Great food and good service“

“Best Italian deli I have been to since I moved to Florida 26 years ago. Maybe the best Italian sub I've ever had.... The Stasio. Extra points for having sfogliatelle! Well done!“

“Good food! Nice staff. Pizza and chicken parmigiana absolutely delicious“

“We always enjoy lunch at this I-Drive location. The food is delicious and May, our server, is always amazing. May is extremely attentive and personable. Good job Carrabbas and May! Can’t wait to go back.“

“The food was amazing. We had the appetizer trio of Calamari, meatball and pasta. It is large enough to share. We both had veal dishes, one with prosciutto the other with mushrooms and lobster. Also a side of sauteed spinach. It was so fresh and perfectly cooked. Lastly the ricotta cheesecake. A must. Robert, our server really made the night. He was personable and fun. This is a special restaurant that is definitely worth the visit.“

“Another great evening at Maggiano’s. I really cannot get enough of the cosy atmosphere and the friendly staff! Will be back!“

“A story of a picky husband and a particular wife! Long story short we are in town celebrating both my husband’s birthday and our anniversary. We were trying to find a last minute place to eat - this was near our hotel.The food was fresh, the bread was warm and good. Everything came out hot & quickly. Portions sharable and enough to have left overs!Our waitress Lisselys was absolutely wonderful. She was very attentive, sweet and gave us recommendations. Simply spectacular.“

“Excelent place for lunch or dinnerThe atmosphere is very good.Excellent food quality.We had a late lunch and the service was top ten for us. Staff is very attentive and thanks to Jason who was a excellent host for us. I never had such an excellent service before. He is a valuable asset.I had the lasagna, it is a 10/10And the pasta pest primavera is a 7/10Each main course include a soup as entrance. The chicken and the lentils soups are a top 10 flavors.And as a special service we had a chocolate cake which is a 10/10.Special thanks to all the staff who made our lunch a very special celebration.“

“Just went today for the first time and it was the best experience we have had in a long time at a restaurant. Sarah was a wonderful waitress. She made sure that everything was exactly what we wanted. We can’t wait to go back.“

“Kind of small place. Order at the counter and they bring you the food. Service was fairly quick. They had a lot of really good looking pizzas. We wanted to try a few things so we only got slices but the whole pies looked to be a good size. The pizzas were tasty, nice fresh flavors, crispy crusts. The arancini was a little tasteless, even when I drenched them in sauce. The garlic knots were just ok, could have been a lot more garlicky for my taste, maybe a garlic butter dipping sauce would help? All in all a pretty decent pizza place. I will probably return to try some of their other dishes, and some more slices“

“Price is affordable and the portions are large. Food taste good as well“

“Just the best food ever, come with an appetite!!“

“Such delicious food and drink“

“Wonderful, fresh and traditional Italian dishes! I Love family owned restaurants the most! Their heart is in every dish they prepare. If you haven’t experienced Mangia, what are you waiting for? Great value for such delicious food! The vibe is awesome, the wine selection more than pleasing and ending your meal with a hot cup of espresso and a delectable dessert is the cherry on the cake!“

“We ordered pizza and garlic knots. They were both delicious, but what captured my attention the most was the phenomenal customer service from everyone…especially that of Mo. He had such a positive and outgoing personality and was always with a smile and ready to help. Although I’m not from Florida, next time I visit I will definitely come back for the delicious food and make sure to look for Mo. Thank you everyone…great job!!!!!“

“Delicious! Recommend highly. 5 stars!“

“The place is very nice, but the service and some of the food was very bad, we had to change it twice because the pasta was out of time, it's unfortunate because we have always eaten at this place, it's more like one of our daughters doesn't He could have eaten it after the change, that is, the second dish was worse than the first... I don't like to leave bad comments, but you should pay attention to the customers, Scooby Doo Dad“

“I hardly ever give five stars to any location. But this restaurant is amazing. I got the cheesesteak boli and my wife got the lasagna. We also had Peroni beer, on tap, in an ice cold glass and it felt so refreshing after a long day at work. Our server is also a pleasure she is amazing her name is Jeano. The whole staff did a great job. The restaurant is very clean a huge plus in my book.“

“We’ve really enjoyed our experience at the restaurant! Food was delicious, service was excellent! The only thing I’d point out as negative is that the table tablets have games options and when we use it, it charges you USD 3 for “table games”. Not a problem with that, the only point is that I think consumer should be warned about the charges!“

“great flavor and good service“

“Visited Orlando for the weekend golfing at Bay Hill. Fresco's was recommended by the folks at the Lodge. Glad we stopped in for dinner. The food is excellent. It will be my goto on future Orlando visits.“

“Fantastic food and friendly but professional staff. We had tiramisu and wine one night and then the meatball appetizer and lobster ravioli the following night. All was delicious but the meatballs with the polenta was a delicious new twist.“

“This was my first time every trying there food and I tell you it's the boom ??. Delicious food,customer service is outstanding, employees are nice and greeted me as I walked in. Place it nice and clean. I loved my whole experience in Antonio's house of pizza 100/10 definitely recommend!!!!!“

“Took a shot and thought we’d try this restaurant. So glad we did! The food and service are amazing. I recommend this restaurant. We enjoyed this so much we ordered food to go too.“

“Very nice Italian restaurant, great food, great staff, overall awesome experience and will come back“

“We have been to this location at least three times now, but have been to flippers many many times in very the years at the other locations, like old town and the one that was near Disney.The staff is friendly, the food is always so good, and the place is always so clean.I really enjoy the toscana cheese bread.For people that need gluten free they have that option too, it’s shown in the pictures. I’m sure I do not have to point it out :)“

“If you appreciate fresh chef-inspired and chef-created Italian cuisine, then you MUST dine here. Truly authentic from the ambiance, the cozy intimate setting, to the tiramisu and espresso finale! Only wish we’d found this gem sooner!“

“Service was great, small but very comfortable and the best REAL Italian food. We will definitely be coming back.“

“Host stand was great, room was very nice, table was comfortable. Food was very good flavor wise. Charcuterie App was well presented and plentiful, Carpaccio was delicious and Caesar was adequete. Pork chop was a bit small for a $47 “signature dish”, but delicious. Pasta dishes were very flavorful (Ametricana and Bolognese), but the difference in portion size between the two gluten -free pastas and the regular version of the bolognese was significant. I felt like I was being penalized for the extra expense of the GF pasta. Service left a lot to be desired. Male Server seemed hurried, and was quite forgetful of items (butter, Gf bread.) Another server (a woman) jumped in and assisted, she was slightly better. Saw the manager touch all of the tables (with the exception of ours.). He certainly stopped by the table(s)of locals, as did the Chef......if you are going to do table touches, hit them all and don't be selective. Unfortunately the above will make this a one time visit for a table of locals......overall tasty food, disappointing service and the value just isn't there.“

“Ordered Tuscan Salmon. Loved it. Salmon cooked to perfection. Family of 7 lived their meals as well. Friendly and fast service.“

“The food is amazing.The bartenders are friendly and efficient. My friends and I try to go at least once a month for happy hour .“

“Excellent food , amazing service and friendly staff. We eat there at least once a week. Happy to support our local businesses and be loyal customers!“

“I recently attended an event at the Amway Center. Arriving early I decided to grab a bite to eat on Church Street. I found a menu attached to an outside window of Cucina Pizza & Bar. The menu items were many. I chose to eat inside, although they have a large outside eating area with umbrellas. Andrew was my waiter, a very nice and knowledgeable individual. I ordered an Italian sub, and ask if it could be toasted. Jimmy the cook built me a wonderful sub, just as I ask it to be made. There was plenty of staff, and they all seemed friendly & efficient. When I go back to the Amway Center for an event, Cucina’s will definitely be my restaurant of Choice. Much success.“

“Cozy restaurant with a calm atmosphere. I agree that the dishes differ in presentation and recipes from typical Italian restaurants in Italy. But at the same time, the restaurant offers many variations of deliciously prepared Italian dishes. I definitely recommend visiting this restaurant.“

“7.2 ? Decent Flop, My recent visit to Pie Fection left me with mixed feelings about their pizza. The crust, while decent, lacked the desired crispiness and chewiness, though it served its purpose well. Unfortunately, the sauce was disappointingly sparse, leaving each bite wanting for more of its tangy flavor. However, the cheese was a standout feature—ample and perfectly gooey, it added a delightful creaminess to the pizza. Overall, while it had its moments, there's room for improvement. Consider it for a quick fix, but if you're seeking pizza perfection, you might want to explore other options that could be much cheaper as a medium pizza will run you about 27$. FOLLOW ME on Instagram for more pizza reviews @ Zach_Reviews_Pizza“

“They Best italiano fotos I loved si good“

“WE LOVE THEIR PIZZA REAL N.Y. STYLE PIZZA. NO IMITATION REAL ITALIAN FOOD!!“

“Outstanding food and service! JR is probably the best server/bartender I’ve seen and I’m in the business. Excellent food, truly amazing experience.“

“What can I say about this place. It's inexpensive Italian food. The variety is great. The fact you get unlimited bread sticks is the best part. You'll end up taking most of the food home cause of this. The service we had was good and quick. The food came out fast.“

“This is true NY style pizza. From the interior to the pizza. Little place big flavor, and big slices and great prices!Totally recommend.“

“Went to your East Colonial restaurant today after not being there in a while and am so glad we did! We had a plain cheese pizza and a Greek salad and both were fantastic. If Tomasino’s wasn’t so far from our home I would definitely go much more often. This in my opinion is the best New York style pizza in the East Orlando area.“

“I adore 1803 Pizza Kitchen, and I have been getting takeout from here for years. They have phenomenal homemade desserts, fresh salads, and scrumptious pizza. I have tried many pizzas from here, and I always get the creme brulee. The Veggie Pizza is a rainbow delight, and their Pesto and Burrata Pizza is a savory treat. Even the plain cheese pizza is a great bargain and so flavorful! They use high-quality ingredients. I also adore how they have late night hours and weekly specials. This place is such a local gem.Vegetarian options: Delicious veggie pizza, salads, and dessers! Vegan and vegetarian options.“