50 Best Italian Restaurants near Celebration

“We are from Lakeland and always drive up here to enjoy the food and atmosphere. Our waiter Moe this evening was very nice and Ethan, the host, was also kind and great to talk to. The food here is delicious and the people are nice. We got the 4 for $40 deal which is an amazing promotion going on for the summer. I highly recommend this place! Shoutout to both Moe and Ethan! Definitely tell Moe I say dankje, which is thank you in Dutch. We will be back soon.“

“Our Waiter made this beautiful place a true dining experience. He was knowledgeable, upbeat and anything he could do, he did gleefully. He taught my daughter a little Italian, he was so accommodating towards my son. Lovely!!“

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

“While at Epcot we dinned here twice. Our waiter Francesco was awesome. He was very attentive and went over the menu with us. The food is superb and the resturante is beautiful. Francesco even helped me with my italian. we give this resturante 5 🌟 stars!“

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

“Big rave to this restaurant. An honest mistake was made and a few items were missing from our Uber Eats delivery. I contacted the restaurant and they immediately admitted to the error. Their asst manager personally drove the missing items directly to our hotel and even threw in some free dessert! They went over and above to quickly address and fix the issues! Would highly recommend them and the food was great.“

“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.“

“By far the freshest, tastiest, delicious hoagies in Kissimmee. There’s nothing remotely Italian down here and knowing I can get a taste of home here is a blessing. Friendly customer service, almond torrone and Manhattan Specials it’s my go to for lunch!“

“Rica la pizza, cómo me gusta. Amplió el restaurante y el servicio súper especial“

“This was our first time but it won't be our last. They were very accommodating with Gluten free options like GF pasta and GF bread. They also offered to make almost any entre GF.

The service was EXCELLENT!! Antonio and Josephine were amazing hosts. They really made you feel welcomed and were happy to answer questions about the menu.

We had the shrimp scampi and it was delicious with plenty of jumbo shrimp. This came with rainbow carrots and broccolini.
We also had the Filet Mignon with mashed potatoes and vegetable. The food was prepared exactly how we wanted and seasoned to perfection.

We had the house Tri-Mozzarella platter appetizer and it was amazing!!

We had an excellent meal and great experience!!!
We definitely recommend this restaurant!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available such as pasta and GF bread. They also are very accommodating in offering to prepare almost any entre GF!!

Parking: Huge parking lot.

Kid-friendliness: High chairs available.“

“Sam (our server) and Angeline (our Sommelier), along with a very nice young man (been there about 8 months) who brought us in (sorry I didn’t catch his name) made sure we wanted for nothing. We asked for suggestions and they delivered all the way through dessert!! Professional, engaging, and genuinely nice people! Oh, and the food!!!!“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Maggiano's Little Italy in Orlando on International Drive and it was an experience worth sharing. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by the hostess, who promptly seated us at a cozy table that perfectly set the tone for the evening. The waitstaff was exceptional—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. They made sure our glasses were never empty and checked in just the right amount to ensure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. For the main course, we chose the Chicken Parmesan, which was cooked to perfection with a crispy exterior and tender, juicy chicken inside. The pasta was al dente, and the meat sauce was rich and savory. It was really enough for two people to share. To top it all off, they brought two plates of their famous lemon cookies to our table, to celebrate our third anniversary. Overall, our experience at Maggiano's was nothing short of excellent. The combination of outstanding service, a welcoming atmosphere, and delicious food made for a memorable evening. I highly recommend Maggiano's for anyone looking to enjoy a wonderful Italian meal with top-notch service.“

“Excellent service and food. We asked to be seated in the bar area as it was crowded Sunday lunch time. We ordered drinks and food. Sara gave excellent service and great conversation while waiting on everyone at the bar. I am a server and that is a big compliment from me. Kudos for hiring such great staff. I will visit this location again even though I have 2 that are closer.“

“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.“

“Service was splendid. My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary and we had such a lovely time while feeling cared for. Our servers were attentive and friendly. Music was great!!! Overall amazing service and staff was as joy. Key lime pie was delicious! 10/10 experience!“

“Great service and quality food!“

“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.“

“The food was amazing! Staff was very welcoming and attentive. Highly recommend going if you’ve never been. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽“

“Catherine was amazing and offered the best possible service. She is truly an amazing server and deserves all the praise she can get and promotion. Seriously, put her in charge of training other servers. She is exemplary in how she handles big tables and makes everyone feel welcomed and happy being in the restaurant. I can not express enough how amazing of a worker she is.“

“Osteria is really an excellent restaurant. To me, excellent cuisine is all about the flavor. And the combination of flavors, yet without compromising the distinct flavors of the herbs and spices used, is a highpoint of this establishment. Today, for lunch, we enjoyed the tomato basil and cream of mushroom soups. The tomato basil was hearty and impeccably seasoned. The cream of mushroom was not overly rich and chock full of mushrooms--incredible. The soups, paired with the Osteria house salad made for a perfect lunch. Our sons opted for the classic Margherita pizza. Their comment, "to die for!" Finally, I will not patronize a place if they act as though I am doing them a favor by patronizing their restaurant (or whatever). Quite the opposite at Osteria. From the owner, Steve (who we met 2 years ago, to the wait associate (Kevin) today, all are both gracious as well as exceedingly responsive to any request. If you wish a delicious meal, within the context of a casual, albeit very nice setting, Osteria is worthy of consideration. This has and will remain a go-to destination for our family whenever visiting Reunion Resort and the Champions Gate area!“

“This is one of the nicest Olive Gardens I’ve ever been to! All of the staff were super kind!

My server Hannah was awesome! She broke down the menu so I knew exactly what I was getting, kept my drinks filled, and had great recommendations. Super friendly and made the whole experience even better!“

“I love the soup and salad special. Cuppa Toscana is my favorite!!

Parking: The parking lot is big, but sharing with Dennys and very full after 6 p.m.

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible. Two disabled parking spits.“

“They Best italiano fotos I loved si good“

“I love eating out what I don't like is the repetitive situation of servers I encounter. Tell me I'm wrong... step one sit me down step two ask what to drink step three ask if I'm ready to order step 4 take my order step 5 if there not any food runners they bring the food step 6 ask before I take a bite of my food if everything taste good step 7 ask if I like desert or take out bins step 8 give me a check and walk away ... NEVER in the past 10 years probably more have I been asked how's my day anything new in life where I'm from no interaction but yet our servers say don't eat out if you don't tip WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO EARN YOUR TIP! BTW I tip but you'd EARN more if you interact with us.“

“Jasmine is absolutely the best bartender I’ve ever had!! She had amazing customer service along with awesome drink skills. I also have a food allergy and she was definitely on top of that! I highly recommend that anyone visiting this location ask for her as your bartender!!“

“Peperoncino’s was absolutely amazing! The menu offered such a fantastic variety, and every dish was cooked to perfection. The desserts were a true delight, and the service couldn’t have been better. Our server, Daniel, was a joy—his menu descriptions were spot on and made the experience even more enjoyable. We can’t wait to come back, and I highly recommend you visit too!“

“Amazing setting, music, and food. Everything is very presentable, and fresh.“

“Delicious food and amazing service !!“

“Had a bad experience with long wait times and service. But after I spoke to manager Josh wanted me to come back to give them another chance. He gave us a gift certificate to return. That was extremely nice of them. We definitely will be back.“

“Hallelujah, I’ve been lost and found! I’ve been searching in the wilderness that is Orlando Italian restaurants for the 25 years that I’ve lived here and I am so happy to proclaim from the rooftops that the new Manzzo’s in “Windernear” is the first authentic Italian restaurant that I’ve found in Central Florida. I’m not saying Italian American, I’m saying Italian. As someone not only of Italian heritage, but as someone who is lucky enough to travel to Italy somewhat frequently, I was so happy to dine at Manzzo’s tonight. Yes, Amatraciana has guanciale in it (not bacon), yes Carbonara has eggs (not cream), and yes, the Tiramisu is not overly sweet. The wait staff is great, the atmosphere is a nice vibe and the wine list is good enough. The food is wonderful. We had a pasta dish and a risotto tonight and it brought us back to Rome, I think Stanley Tucci would be proud to eat here. Even if the authenticity of the Italian food is not a concern to you (admittedly I am obsessed), I am sure that you will find Manzzo’s to be the best restaurant on the west side of Orange County. Give it a try!“

“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 .“

“The hotel is beautiful, huge, rooms were great, lots of choices on places to eat. HUGE DOWNSIDE…. Parking!!! There was a cheering competition here(no I didn’t know when we booked or we wouldn’t have!) so we had to park about a mile away from the hotel every time we wanted to come and go, even though we have handicap parking they didn’t have any spots only a couple that have been taken since we got here. And don’t forget anything you need. Lol Hubby ran out of cigarettes, ran down to the little market downstairs. $18.00 a pack.“

“Love this place… perfect combination of atmosphere and great food.“

“The Stuffed Veal Chop is to die for. Excellent food and service. Our waiter was super nice. Forgot his name.“

“I can tell you that Italio was a great find!
Whoever else claim "fresh italian food" doesn't really achieve any freshness as this place.
Price is correct and individual plates are well served! Sauce is fresh, salt correct and the pasta is "al dente" .
The paninis are also a must!
Highly reommended!“

“Cauliflower salad is absolutely amazing“

“We came rolling into Orlando after a long day of traveling! We were all very hungry for some good pizza! V Pizza did not disappoint us! Our 13 year old granddaughter kept saying it was some of the best pizza she'd ever eaten! As previous owners of a pizza restaurant, we thought our pizzas were pretty amazing! The staff was very friendly and eager to serve us. The restaurant was clean and had very modern decor. We will probably go back before returning home!“

“Amazing, great food, love the ambiance!“

“Worst experience ever. Ordered food for pickup checked in and waited for 15 mins. Then had to go in and was treated with no respect from the hostess. Was told to wait were busy. Funny only 10 cars in the whole parking lot. I didn't spend $70 to pick up cold food. Don't waste your time at this location.“

“Awesome food , great service!“

“Tonight we had our usual meatball sandwiches which included a side salad. We order this about once a week and have never,until this evening, been disappointed. The meatballs were only half meatballs, I believe were always full size meatballs,side salad with no dressing and hard, dried out bread. The only thing eatable were the half meatballs. I called to speak with the manager, I talked to Dominic who informed me we always get half meatballs, the bread was probably overcooked and he would speak to the salad person. He did offer to make a new sandwich but since there 2 of us I refused. He offered to give some credit to our card but I refused explaining that they need to correct situations and monitoring of their employees. I am sorry this happened and I must say the manager seemed very disinterested. Also it appears I was speaking to an assistant manager Dominic. I had to get this poor service off my chest.“

“Excellent place for lunch if you're staying at the Omni Orlando. We shared a small pizza and a Caesar salad, both of which were excellent. The service was excellent. We ate at one of the outdoor tables, which unfortunately did not have a good view. One verall, however I would give it five stars“

“Can’t believe this hidden Jem was right under our noses all the time!! Highly recommend this truck!!! Food excellent! Staff is awesome!!! Can’t find this good anywhere in Orlando !“

“I love this place. I ate so much and left happy. We'll be back soon. 100% recommended.“

“I hadn't been to Olive Garden in 2 years because I moved to Orlando from New York and didn't know the closest location. Well I found it and was very pleased. The service was great! The food and wine were delicious. I can't wait to go back for lunch. It has always been one of my favorite places.“

“Every time I come to this resort. I Play their games that they have throughout the week and I always win free pizza, drinks and ice cream. So of course it's a five star. I never have to pay for anything. The pizza is great and has a lot of cheese.“

“Absolutely great food. Had pizza one night that was very good and the BBQ burger was AMAZING! Good drinks and the staff was phenomenal. Ray and Manny are the best! Highly recommend it. Tons of choices and the bar area is great for socializing or watching the game.“

“Amazing service! The staff is outstanding. We got in early and were able to check in early! They were extremely helpful with our bags and even provided a pack and play for our son. Every day we’d come back to our room with clean beds and towels and they’d even set up all of my daughter’s toys and she thought it was the greatest thing ever. Check out was a breeze! They definitely played a very large part in the success of our trip!“

“Carla was an amazing bartender, she gave us an extra drink because we had a long flight that was delayed, the pizza was really good and crispy, but the onion rings were definitely amazing. And the manager served our food and they were very nice asking us about our day.“

“excellent service!!!! very good food“