34 Best Italian Restaurants near Apollo Beach

“Excellent food and great service from Lucca.“

“PHENOMENAL! You have to try it! Really great!“

“I've been going here for years since they still were a buffet in the other building. Pablo today went above and beyond with excellent customer service. They cryst is always just right with all the flavors I add. Thanks Hungry Howies, and thanks Pablo!“

“I’m a New Yorker, and I finally found a slice of home!!!!“

“I cannot say enough amazing things about this restaurant. The experience was 100/10, food 100000/10. If you are in town, you MUST stop by!!“

“Love the food but for 2 ppl way too rushed Need time to think relax and digest“

“We love sitting upstairs and listening to the live music.“

“I LOVE IT HERE MY BOYFRIEND TOOK ME HERE WE LOVE THE FOOD , ITS EXCELLENT THE OWNER IS AWESOME AND THE TEAM IS AWESOME WE WILL BE BACK I RECOMMEND OSTERIA NATALINA TO ALOT OF MY FRIENDS ONE OF OUR FAVORITE ITLANIA RESTAURANT.“

“I want to say thank you for the amazing experience tonight! It has been 3 years since we lived in Tampa. Wife and I knew we needed to go back and saved the best for last, Beccofino. Not only was it just as we remembered, it was better. The small twists in flavor you added to original recipes....perfect. Hospitality is the best you can get in Tampa for a personalized dining. Thank you sir! We will be back!“

“Get the veggie sandwich! It is indescribably outstanding! Frankly, so is everything else there.“

“I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for the outstanding dining experience I had at Mandolas Restaurant in Riverview, Florida. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warmth and hospitality that made me feel truly valued as a guest.

I would like to extend a special thank you to Christian, the manager, whose dedication to excellent customer service shines through. His commitment to ensuring that every aspect of my meal was satisfactory did not go unnoticed. It is rare to encounter such genuine care in a dining establishment, and Christian's efforts certainly made my visit memorable.

I would also like to recognize the exceptional service provided by Lauren,Ronde and Ewa. Their attentiveness and professionalism contributed significantly to the overall experience. Each dish was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, reflecting the high standards of your kitchen staff.

Thank you once again for a wonderful meal and exemplary service. I look forward to visiting Mandolas Restaurant again in the near future and will certainly recommend it to friends and family.

Warm regards,

Boston MikeI am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for the outstanding dining experience I had at Mandolas Restaurant in Riverview, Florida. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warmth and hospitality that made me feel truly valued as a guest.

I would like to extend a special thank you to Christian, the manager, whose dedication to excellent customer service shines through. His commitment to ensuring that every aspect of my meal was satisfactory did not go unnoticed. It is rare to encounter such genuine care in a dining establishment, and Christian's efforts certainly made my visit memorable.

I would also like to recognize the exceptional service provided by Lauren,Ronde and Ewa. Their attentiveness and professionalism contributed significantly to the overall experience. Each dish was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, reflecting the high standards of your kitchen staff.

Thank you once again for a wonderful meal and exemplary service. I look forward to visiting Mandolas Restaurant again in the near future and will certainly recommend it to friends and family.

Warm regards,

Boston Mike“

“Several friends recommended this place and I'm glad they did. Love this place, very trendy cozy decor, food was delicious, staff was great and the drinks were tasty. Highly recommend.“

“We had the family meal of Caprese Chicken and Penne delivered! The food quality was excellent! The chicken was tender, juicy and flavorful! The penne was well seasoned and perfectly sauced. The whole family loved it! We will definitely order again!“

“Great food and service. We will be back.“

“What a wonderful experience at Bella Cucina! As wedding planners, we met there to discuss catering for an upcoming reception, and the owners went above and beyond to make us feel welcome.

They generously treated us to lunch and encouraged us to each order our own entrée. The meal started with delicious garlic bread and a fresh salad with their house-made balsamic vinaigrette. I had the Chicken Francese and my friend had the Chicken Parmesan—both were large portions and absolutely delicious. They even brought us each a glass of sangria.

Even though the restaurant was busy, the chef came out personally to discuss the catering details and took the time to make sure everything was just right.

In a time when great customer service is rare, this family truly stands out. Bella Cucina is a hidden gem in Sun City Center. Highly recommend!“

“This is truly a hidden gem! Finally got to enjoy a meal here last night & it over exceeded my expectations! Everything we had was absolutely delicious & felt like it just melted in our mouth! Can’t wait to go back! Such a cute intimate vibe & the sweetest owners!“

“Chicken Riggi’s have finally made their way to Tampa! The first bite tasted like I was back in Central NY. Service was superb. They made you feel like family which is the Utica Italian way. Chef Daniel even came out to say Hello to us. Everything was top notch! If you’re from NY go! If you’re not, go! This food has so much flavor and I can’t wait to go back. Thank you Bocelli Tampa for a serene, delicious experience.“

“Love this place!! Everything I’ve ever bought there has been amazing! And the fresh made bread 🥖 is out of this world!“

“Best pizza ever!! Especially the deep dish! We normally pick it up but really enjoyed the atmosphere and service eating in as well. 5 stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Yummy our family have been going here for years! We enjoyed our get together! Great pizza!“

“Good but faster would be great“

“Mia at Hungry Howie’s was amazing! The pizza was really good, fresh, and made perfectly. On top of that, Mia provided excellent customer service—she was friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience enjoyable. You can tell she really cares about the customers. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Had never heard of this restaurant before moving here. Ordered online and the food was prepared withing 12min, and cheaper than ordering from some surrounding restaurants... So i didn't expect much, but I was BLOWN AWAY! I ordered the breadsticks and bbq wings. Both were cooked to perfection and they were liberal with the sauce! Me and my little ones INHALED this food! We ate it so fast we didn't get a chance to upload photos!! Marco's is now our new favorite restaurant!!!“

“Breakfast and lunch was excellent.“

“Mrs Stephany and Jaylynn treated us like family. We showed up 20 min tell closing at a last minute family night on a Friday and they blessed US. I pray May the Lord bless you and keep you. May his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

We love you from the Baumann family“

“Great casual Italian spot, highly recommend the Bang Bang chicken sandwich. The chicken parmesan pizza has also been great when I have tried it. My partner’s favorite thing to get is always the Strawberry Walnut salad, she loves that dish as well.

Overall, good for a quick sit down lunch or casual dinner at an Italian place that isn’t too fancy.“

“I order online and use the drive thru. They have very limited seating anyhow. Drive thru is a nice convenience however, they share a parking lot with BubbaQue's bbq place so keep that in mind and watch for drive thru signs. Food is always fresh and ready when i get there. I recommend.“

“Customer service and food is great! The Thai Chicken Pizza is amazing!“

“I have been a long-time frequent customer and was very disappointed after trying their new online order process. There was no disclaimer the order would be delivered through a meal service rather than their own drivers. I received cold pizza and soggy wings nearly 2 hours later after the new delivery service decided to drive my pizza around the area fulfilling other customer’s orders from other restaurants first, this is after it likely sat at the restaurant for 20-30 minutes after it was ready for delivery. Had I known this, I would have called in my order directly as I have done in the past. We live within 5 minutes of the store and always receive hot pizzas quickly when ordering via phone. I should have noticed the increased menu prices and realized it was to account for a delivery service fee, but I didn’t. There should be a disclaimer on your website that online orders are delivered through a contracted delivery service. When calling to get an update on the delay I was put on hold and hung up on four times before giving up.“

“Visited there yesterday, the line was out the door for good reason! The chicken cutlet taco filled with Cesar salad was amazing. Better than that was when the owner Frankie himself came out asking how everything was while cleaning the tables and chatting with the customers. The samples of Sicilian pizza was also a treat. Can’t get that service and delicious food here in Virginia Beach!“

“This is the best Hungry Howie’s. It’s super close to my house, which makes it easy for me to run and pick it up quick and for the food to still be hot when I get home. The staff here are also super friendly and greet you with a smile. I’ve never had a poorly cooked pizza at this location. They also follow the instructions on my online orders. Highly recommend this location!“

“Ate here most of my life as a kid cause I lived right across the street.my father raised me so there was always a hungry howies box either in the fridge or on top of the stove.they knew us by name and by order cause the order was the same everytime.25 years later and I'm living across the street again,placing the same order,me and my father used to get.thank you for years of baking the best pizza pies in brandon...“

“I’m recently new to the area , we thought we would give Hungry Howie's a try. The sandwich was good, it’s not on bread or a roll it’s basically a pizza minus the sauce folded over like a taco . The pizza to be honest is more like Domino’s , but greasy.“