12 Best Italian Restaurants near Jacksonville

“The food here is amazing and I never leave these reviews but when it comes to Italian food, I don't play. This is hands down the best all the way around. The food is fresh and has a unique authentic flavor. If you want Italian food REAL ITALIAN food this is the spot. I hope this review is understandable because this place is the best. 10 out of 10 thank you and I am always back.“

“Bianca is a phenomenal server! My boyfriend & I came in 30 minutes before close which normally we wouldn’t ever do that(I serve at Chuy’s in NLR), but she was on top of everything & had a wonderful personality! Will definitely come back & have her serve us again🙂“

“The food was excellent! Customer service was awesome and friendly! The atmosphere was very relaxing with music playing while you dine. We enjoyed our monthly dining experience.“

“the food is delicious. and tye marinara sauce is really good. especially with their homemade bread.“

“Went to this location for lunch today and had the ziti with a soup and salad. Everything was great! The breadsticks were fresh and hot! The food was all cooked perfectly and our server, Brad, was awesome! He was very attentive and kind. This is the best location in central AR.“

“Love this place the pizza is great taste like a long time ago wr come here a couple times a month,, love the cups have many of them thur the years good place for the family good place to come and relax with a beer...thanks for all the good times and food and keep up the good job.. i tell all my friends tocome for the fun and pizza. Thanks a whole lot and hope to see you agan soon ... have to try and get me a shirt next time .. thanks agan!!@@@@!@“

“Taste great and local !!!“

“While visiting Cabot, AR this past weekend, I had the chance to dine at Deer Creek Fire and Stone, and it did not disappoint. The service was spot on, the restaurant was spotless, and the place was packed wall to wall with customers — always a good sign.

The menu was loaded with options, but I had to stick within my food preferences. I went with the Hamburger Steak smothered in Brown Gravy, paired with double steamed seasoned broccoli, and we also grabbed an order of nachos. Let me tell you — that hamburger steak easily ranks in my Top 5 of all time, and the nachos weren’t far behind.

Honestly, I wish I had stayed in town another day because I would’ve gone back in a heartbeat. If you ever find yourself passing through Cabot, make sure you stop at Deer Creek Firestone — it’s absolutely worth it.

Grub Score 8.2/10.0“

“I’ve tried several pizzas at American Pie and they’re exactly what you’d expect from a solid thin-crust pizzeria. My personal pizza favorites might not be yours — but the salads? Absolute must-try. The Deluxe salad is my go-to every visit. Mini, small, or large, they’re always fresh, loaded, and delicious. Honestly, the mini is so good it can be a full dinner on its own.“

“I have been eating and getting to go from this location since I was a teenager, never once have I had anything that was even close to okay.. Because it's fantastic!!! I love all their pizzas I have ever had, my favorites are the pepperoni and the chicken bacon ranch!!! I am texturally picky about any quality of the chicken anywhere- they pass that test with flying colors! Their quesadillas are so scrumptious, the original and the chicken bacon ranch ones!! Seriously- don't forget about their ranch, it's honestly the perfect consistency, and the taste is unmatched!! I highly recommend Brick Oven!“

“I was recently in town visiting and, as always, ordered from one of my favorite spots—three large Salad Supremes. Unfortunately, one of the salads was missing meat. By the time I returned to my hotel room and realized it, the restaurant had already closed. I took a time-stamped photo and video as proof and returned the next day.

I spoke with a manager named Tre’ and explained the situation, even showing him the video and photo. While he did offer a replacement salad, I explained that I was heading back out of town and a replacement wouldn’t work—I simply wanted a refund for the one incorrect salad.

Tre’ was dismissive, unfriendly, and defensive. He claimed there was nothing he could do since the order was placed online and on the previous day. I found that completely unacceptable. I wasn’t asking for a full refund (which totaled nearly $50), just a refund for the one item that was wrong. Despite having the receipt and evidence, he offered no solution other than telling me to contact corporate.

Thankfully, Ashley at the corporate office resolved the issue in under five minutes—professional, understanding, and efficient.

The only reason I’m giving this a 4-star review is because I’ve never had issues in the past, and Ashley provided great service. If this review were based solely on my experience with Tre’, it would have been 1 star.

Thank you, Ashley, for turning the situation around!“

“The best lil pizza place in Arkansas!! Today we buried my father and the lil waitress had her hands full with our group. I wanna say her name Camdyn but please don't quote me. Considering the circumstances. SHE WAS AWESOME. THANK YOU for your hospitality!!“