50 Best Italian Restaurants in Jacksonville

“Amazing food and amazing people! Thank you for a wonderful experience.“

“this Carrabba's location has the best food I have ever had. the manager there, Ray, is an awesome fellow. I recommend going there for lunch and dinner. absolutely the most delicious food and wonderful service“

“What an amazing experience coming here. The portions are huge (enough for 2 meals), the food was fresh and very tasteful. I got the eggplant parmesan and it was great, you can tell the mariana sauce was freshly made. Plus it was warm and friendly when you first walk in, if I could give this place 10 stars, I would!“

“I was born and raised on Long Island NY! I left NY in 1978 and have NEVER HAD A PIZZA THAT REMINDED OF WHAT PIZZA SHOULD REALLY TASTE LIKE IT DID IN MY CHILDHOOD! UNTIL I HAD PIZZA FROM VITO'$! LOVE IT FRESH INGREDIENTS SUBURB TASTE! TRUE TRADITIONAL ITALIANO COOKING! YOU HAVE TO TRY THE EGG PLANT PIZZA! IT IS TO DYE FOR!“

“Nice family owned Italian restaurant with a great selection on the buffet! Also includes all you can eat salad and pizza!“

“Josephine’s is so underrated! Always a great meal and great service! Date night or family night it’s always the perfect spot!“

“Delicious ❣️Enjoyed every bite❣️“

“Our favorite place, and where I take any visitors I may have. Always delicious.“

“This is by far the best Italian Food I have ever had in Jacksonville.“

“Fantastic food and service! We found this place while on vacation and were impressed!“

“love the pizza and calzones. the calzones DO have ricotta cheese. I forgot to take a picture.“

“Just love this restaurant! Food is amazing... when I'm coming to Jacksonville always make my reservation in advance. Can be busy especially on Saturday night!“

“We didn't have to wait long...The food was great! Everything was very fresh. Our services was also great. And they have plenty of Employees ♥️.We will be going back soon!“

“Went tonight first time at new place. Food was even better than old place. If we don't order through Grub Hub will definitely go in person“

“Small piano bar vibes. Absolutely love this spot! Tasty food and drinks and wonderful service!“

“Manager completely took care of us after an off start. We were shown incredible hospitality. Thanks again for your kindness.“

“The only reason I’m leaving a 4 star review is for the manager who couldn’t mind her business, I would leave 5 for my server I had tonight Tanner , he was super attentive and very sweet to my husband and I . I would leave less stars for the management or whoever the lady was who called him out for getting me a fresh salad to go , I bought never ending soup and salad , and my husbands entree came with a salad , I only had 1 soup and my husband and I shared two bowls of salad which we wanted to take the second one home but Tanner offered to give us a fresh salad because it would’ve gotten soggy which is great customer service and sweet of him. The lady called him out (probably a manager) in a super rude way, loud enough for the whole section to hear, saying “you’re not supposed to be giving out free salad” This is multi billion dollar company and you’re telling me Tanner couldn’t give us a to-go salad when I just spent $65? I hope she learns to treat the staff better. Do better manager. Darden do better.“

“Went to Mandola’s yesterday for the first time and had a wonderful experience. Everyone was super friendly. The food was amazing! Branden the manager was very nice and made sure we had everything we needed. We had a piece of the chocolate cake and some gelato which was absolutely delicious! We most definitely will be back very soon!“

“We were starving and grabbed a quick cheese pizza on our way out if a market. We immediately had to come find this page just so we could leave a review. This was one of the tastiest cheese pizzas we’ve had! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The absolute best Italian restaurant I have ever experienced. The food is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere is welcoming and allows you to talk to your table without having to shout to hear over the music. This will definitely be the place to eat at when I’m in Jacksonville“

“I ordered from here for the first time yesterday. Didn’t expect too much, just hungry and wanted some good cheese pizza. When i took my first bite, i honestly think i almost passed out. The cheese was perfect, the crust was amazing, and the sauce just absolutely tasted heavenly. I would spend so much money on this place if i could. 10/10, WILL try again.“

“Amazing good food, service was fantastic and the most friendly staff“

“La Cena is truly one of Jacksonville’s hidden gems. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that every detail is intentional and thoughtfully curated. The extensive menu and carefully selected wine list create an authentic fine dining experience that rivals many restaurants I’ve visited throughout Italy.

One of the details that immediately stood out was the attention to proper service — cold appetizers and desserts were served on chilled plates, while hot dishes arrived perfectly heated on warm plates. It’s a small touch that reflects the level of care and professionalism throughout the entire dining experience.

The baked clams oreganata are an absolute must-try. Perfectly prepared and full of flavor, they were the ideal start to the evening. I had the veal Piemontaise while my significant other enjoyed the grilled steak, and both dishes were absolutely delicious and expertly prepared.

We finished the evening with the chocolate mousse and a slice of cheesecake. The cheesecake may look ordinary at first glance, but it is anything but ordinary — rich, balanced, and unforgettable.

My significant other and I enjoyed a wonderfully romantic evening here. Unlike many restaurants today, La Cena maintains an atmosphere quiet enough to actually enjoy conversation without having to raise your voice. It’s elegant, intimate, and refreshingly adult-oriented. In fact, it’s one of the very few adult-only restaurants in Jacksonville, and honestly, I can’t think of another that offers this kind of experience.

We learned that Chef Moran graduated from the Culinary Institute of America. He clearly brings both technical excellence and genuine passion to his craft. He not only prepares exquisite food, but also takes the time to pay attention to his guests and their experience. Having traveled extensively throughout Italy, I can honestly say Chef Moran succeeds in bringing a true taste of Italy to Jacksonville.

La Cena is not just dinner — it’s an experience. We cannot wait to return for another wonderful meal.“

“hey y'all. absolutely authentic Italian food and never have I been disappointed. I started going when he opened the doors. Miss him so much and others I can't name everyone but these folks are real.“

“The best Italian food in the Jacksonville area! Friendly and warn service, fantastic atmosphere, and reasonable prices! My family and I will be back!“

“Great food, dessert, and mocktails!!!!😋😋😋Love the music and vibe for meet ups with friends, family and date night💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽Thank you to our wonderful waitress Daphne H. for the great recommendations and service 🥰🥰🥰“

“We just had our rehearsal dinner there this evening. The staff was amazing and supportive. The food was amazing. They were very accommodating to our food allergies. I’m so grateful and recommend them for any events you might have coming up!“

“Ordered online and for some reason the food order never came through their end, a technical hiccup I suppose. So even though I had to wait for quite some time for my to go order to be remade, the manager Zach was on top of it and made sure the ordered was prepared promptly. DQ was super attentive and went above and beyond with his service. Thank you gentlemen for turning and unforseen event into a great customer experience. 5 stars“

“Vinny‘s never disappoints today I decided to have the ravioli as an appetizer a couple slices. I’ve heard that was fantastic. Well, it was delicious! Definitely New York style. Be prepared to eat the pizza with two hands. It’s so big! Monali.. what’s my server and she was fantastic. She’s the one who recommended the fried ravioli that did Not disappoint! Five stars all the way!“

“Awesome food and service.“

“Have been to Matt’s many times and absolutely love everything I’ve ordered. I was stationed in Sicily for two years, you can close your eyes and the phenomenon of flavor will take you there. This is truly a family restaurant, warm, welcoming……makes one feel at home. Warms my heart.“

“The establishment offers an excellent selection of pizzas. The pricing structure is quite reasonable, providing good value. Furthermore, the service staff are commendably pleasant and helpful. This combination makes for a highly satisfactory dining experience. I would recommend this place for a casual meal.“

“enjoyed the food 🍗🍝🥖🍕can’t wait to try the other selections on the menu in the near future ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤩“

“We had the best food at this Olive garden. Better than any other Olive garden my wife had. The gnocchi soup had more gnocchi in it than she's ever had. Thicker and creamier I had pasta for y'all or however you said and there's just tons of meat in that in it it was outstanding“

“Just had lunch, Autumn was a great waitress, attentive, friendly and efficient. Ordered soup and salad today, it was great. I haven’t lived near an Olive Garden for about 3 years. My new friend lives nearby so we will be back regularly going forward.“

“We came for our sisters 16th birthday and they did an amazing job setting a table to the side and making it a memory. They pieced together cake slices and really made the night wonderful. Chad was exceptional and definitely set the atmosphere.“

“Booths are too tight and uncomfortable but once seated they are fine. Great food and staff.“

“Very fun pizza joint. Menu is stacked with all sorts of subs and entrees. We sat at the bar (fun) and tried the Chicago Deep Dish. Not fair, we're both from Chicago but they could definitely sell this pizza in Chicago. Wait staff was great and the vibe was eclectic.“

“I’ve been coming since they opened and they have the best customer service and the best salads/ pizza!“

“Great food. Great service.“

“If you live in Jax and haven’t been to mamas you’re simply just missing out. The pasta, the sauces, the wings, the pizza, the apps…. I can’t stay away I have tried something new every single time and have yet to be let down. I have not had truly good authentic Italian like this since New York!“

“Thanks to our attentive and knowledgeable waiter, Sebastien we had a wonderful experience. The service, drinks and ambience were exemplary, and the food was quite good. The salmon was delicious, but the branzino was slightly overcooked. The dessert was unbelievably delicious! Overall, the flavors were tasty and we will definitely be back.“

“we went as a bus group. The service was excellent and the pizza and salad were the best I have ever had.“

“I had there food delivered and was so amazed by not only the quality of the food But to me one of the best in Jax“

“Dr. Courtney Whiting is the best that I have ever had. There is no doubt in my mind she cares about my girl. She always does what’s best for her even getting down on the floor with her to make her feel at ease. Holly has always been wonderful to as a nurse. I am 100% confident in their care for Izzy. I consider Dr Whiting Family as she takes care of what’s most important to me and does it with love, compassion, wisdom, and passion. I am so grateful to her. I would never allow anyone else to care for my Izzy except her.“

“Love going to V Pizza!! This time was extra special as we got to customize our pie and turn the summer special Fig Sandwich into a pizza! It was delicious 10/10 service as always.“

“LOVE VINOS!!!!!! Baymeadows location is the very best!! Omar is THE MAN !! They truly treat their guests like family and the food is top notch :) recommend their lemon pepper wings“

“Loved the crust of the pizza and the service. Friendly atmosphere and very clean. The gentleman that greeted us may be the owner was very kind to everyone that came in. Must have many repeat customers because he knew a few that came in. The veggies on the pizza were fresh. I loved it! We had the supreme.“

“The staff on University boulevard is top notch very helpful and polite this is my favorite Howie's. This hungry Howie's to my husband and I are a blessing.

We recommend hungry Howie's on University boulevard to every potential customer.
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“Absolutely 100% my new favorite pizza spot. Literally the best pizza I've ever had. The crust, cheese, sauce, all amazing! The cheese to sauce ratio is perfect. Been like 5 times in the last week and a half. Don't think I can eat pizza anywhere else in Jacksonville now!“