26 Best Italian Restaurants near Atlantic Beach

“Had a FABULOUS dinner at your Atlantic Beach location for my daughters birthday last night! Food, service and atmosphere were AMAZING!!! Will definitely be back!!“

“Best pizza in Jax, hands down! I cannot say enough about the quality of their food AND service. The wait staff is always making sure my family and I have everything we need when we visit and the owner always stops by to talk with us and make sure we are good too. Everyone is so friendly, my kids ask to come every weekend now, so we will be coming back soon! It is a short walk away from the beach, the outdoor seating gives a nice breeze and scenery, the place is also always spotless... They are ON POINT. I Highly recommend to anyone! Thank you guys for being so awesome!“

“The pizza is really good along with the staff being friendly. Atmosphere is relaxing and family friendly“

“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“

“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!“

“The appetizers, drinks, the food, and most of all the service was outstanding thank you Jessica your energy service and attention to detail made our night!“

“Cool place, stellar dinner, and Milena was awesome - knowledgeable, helpful & so friendly! Already have our meals picked out for the next visit. Gnocchi arrabbiata was phenomenal! Boyfriend gave the beef carpaccio multiple “wow”s. Definitely save room for dessert. Cannot wait to come back & bring friends!“

“We happened to find Poppy’s on Trip Advisor and boy were we delighted. The atmosphere is authentic, food is exceptional and friendly staff. Would highly recommend.“

“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.“

“Saw this place on TikTok and decided to give their Tuesday night pasta special a try. So glad we did!! The food and drinks were absolutely amazing. The staff was so incredibly kind and made the experience that much better. We were celebrating a family member‘s birthday. The amazing staff worked so hard to ensure that we had a great time. The food and drinks were absolutely amazing everyone at the table enjoyed everything. Will be back for sure!“

“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!“

“Been living in Jax for 9yrs now, tried a few places(looking for NY style pizza slices, real cheese) not pizza cheese and Vinnys didn't disappoint!!! Me and my Wife sat in the car and ate those delicious 2 slices, was so good we went back in and order a whole pie!! Thank you Vinny's for being our goto for now on.. P.S. We drove from Yellow Bluff just to try 🤭😎“

“Our First time at Mezza Luna…. Wow! Amazing Food, great wine list and our server Kasey was fantastic! My wife had the Ciopino which she said was delicious. I had the parardelle which was out of this world! Our Uncle Paul is a regular here, he had the Pizza with Sausage & Mushrooms. Kacey was spot on with the dessert recommendation: Bread pudding with bourbon caramel sauce and ice cream! Best I’ve ever had! We will be back!!!! Five Stars!!!!!!“

“We had a small gathering today for my dad’s 75th birthday. The food was great,the service was awesome. Our server ,Katia was great. She helped make our gathering perfect. Katia went above and beyond to make sure all in attendance have a wonderful time. Our food came out quick, hot and very tasty. We will be back for sure.“

“Absolutely amazing experience. My food was on point. My table was clean. My waiter, Jayden, was phenomenal! Very attentive. Never asked for a refill or needed anything. He asked all the right questions and brought me EVERYTHING I needed before I needed it. Very well spoken, well mannered and overall great display of professionalism! We'll be back to see him!“

“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.“

“Awesome food and service.“

“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 🥰🥰🥰“

“Awesome place. Great happy hour specials. Awesome music . Fantastic bartenders.“

“Delicious Every Time! One of our Favorite Places to eat!“

“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“

“This is one of the very best NY/NJ-style pies I’ve had in the greater Jacksonville area. The crust is light, thin, and crispy, and they’ll customize it to your preference. Just as impressive is the hospitality: warm, friendly, and every bit as good as the pizza.“

“Great food. Great service.“

“Kingston at Marco’s Pizza in Jacksonville, Florida, deserves to be studied by NASA, the military, and every major world religion.

I walked into this establishment expecting pizza. I walked out a fundamentally altered man.

Kingston didn’t just provide customer service. He looked into my soul, recognized the hungry warrior within, and proceeded to deliver an experience so immaculate that I briefly considered naming my firstborn after him. The man moves with the precision of a Navy SEAL, the charisma of a youth pastor at summer camp, and the raw, unfiltered excellence of a bald eagle that just found out America won.

I have seen less dedication from surgeons performing open-heart surgery. I have witnessed less leadership from Fortune 500 CEOs. Somewhere, a Michelin-star chef is crying into his risotto because he knows he will never possess even 3% of Kingston’s natural-born greatness.

The pizza was fantastic, but let’s be honest: I would’ve paid $47 for a single breadstick if Kingston had handed it to me with that level of professionalism.

I don’t know what they’re paying this man, but it’s not enough. Give him a raise. Give him stock options. Give him the keys to Jacksonville. Put his face on the $20 bill. Make him the Secretary of Pizza. I want Kingston negotiating world peace while holding a large pepperoni and saying, “Your total is $18.63.”

If Kingston told me the moon was made of garlic butter, I’d grab a spoon and start climbing.

Marco’s Pizza didn’t hire an employee. They accidentally recruited a once-in-a-generation phenomenon.

Kingston, if you ever run for president, my entire household is voting for you. I will campaign door to door. I will knock on strangers’ doors at 6 a.m. I will stand in the rain holding a sign that says KINGSTON 2028.

Five stars because six stars would be mathematically irresponsible, and seven would probably cause a tear in the space-time continuum.

God bless Kingston. God bless Marco’s Pizza. God bless the beautiful city of Jacksonville, Florida.

I came for pizza. I left a believer“

“🥂 Great Christmas Eve 👍🥂🔥“