31 Best Italian Restaurants in Clearwater

“we were driving by this pizzeria frequently and never stopped in. we finally did last night and were pleasantly surprised at the quality and taste of the pies. highly recommended to all. nice young couple from Long island trying to get established. we are recommending this place to all. it was delicious and super fresh ingredients...“

“Great food! All of the staff were super friendly — specifically Jose! Highly recommend the pizza.“

“This is my favorite restaurant in Tampa Bay. The food is excellent. The surroundings are so warming and aesthetic. I love the creative chef and all the homemade bread, pasta, creative salads. Highly recommend this treat!!!!“

“The food was great and so was the service.“

“Great staff, great food, great atmosphere inside and outside!“

“Sal is amazing! I have visited his store since the late 70s. Still awesome products and the vintage vibe I remember as a kid! Thank you!“

“An unforgettable experience at Valetino! I don’t even know where to begin—Valetino was absolutely incredible from start to finish. The moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality. The atmosphere was charming and elegant, but still felt cozy and welcoming. Now let’s talk about the food—wow. Every single dish we tried wasn’t just delicious; it was meaningful. It truly felt like each plate told a story. The flavors were layered, rich, and thoughtful, like someone had poured their heart into every recipe. You could taste the passion and tradition behind it all. And the service? Beyond exceptional. Daniel and Mateo were phenomenal—attentive, kind, and full of great recommendations. They made the entire experience feel personal and special. It’s rare to find service that makes you feel both like royalty and like family at the same time. We came to Valetino to celebrate our anniversary, and it was the perfect place to do it. From the food to the ambiance to the service—everything about this restaurant made our night unforgettable. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Was not used to or prepared for the crust. I was educated on what Chicago Pizza truly is by a native LOL it is a very thin crispy crust, but it is not like a New York City where you can pick up a piece of pizza and fold it in your hands. It is very crispy it was still pretty good“

“Just like the good old days! Everyone is friendly and the food is amazingly good. Stop by and check out the local's hangout and have a draft beer while watching the Rays game.“

“I Love these two wonderful people! My husband and I would go to their restaurant for years and I’m thrilled they have their catering business! Food is authentic and the very best fresh ingredients!“

“Great food, amazing atmophere, awesome service.“

“Absolutely Delicious Pizza!🍕“

“I had an amazing experience at Olive Garden, thanks to our incredible server, Jordan! From the moment we sat down, Jordan was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. The unlimited breadsticks and salad were fresh and delicious, and our drinks were always refilled without having to ask. I ordered the Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara, and it was absolutely perfect—creamy, flavorful, and cooked just right. Jordan went above and beyond and we enjoyed our time there. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy good food. Big thanks to Jordan for making our night extra special—I’ll definitely be back!“

“Great restaurant. Not like a chain at all. Fantastic staff too!!“

“had the spaghetti and meatballs and it was absolutely phenomenal! tasted just like mom used to make . those meatballs were sooooo good i was sad when they were gone! definitely returning for more. my only criticism would be the desserts were a bit warm ( cheesecake and peanut butter pie) took them home and chilled them before i ate them. but i will definitely be back!“

“The food was incredible. Pasta made from scratch. Fresh ingredients and flavorful sauces. It was one of the best Italian meals I have had since being in Italy.“

“Johnny's is a great choice for any occasion. The atmosphere and decor are great without being overwhelming, the service was fast and attentive to our very large group, ans the food was absolutely amazing! I opted for a grilled chicken ceasar salad and I cannot wait to go back for another. It was a very generous portion sizes, and everything was fresh and delicious!“

“Food was awesome! Great place to stop.“

“I first had Zein’s as takeout and my boyfriend was the one who picked it up. It was some of the best pizza I’ve ever had! I had to go see the place for myself, so next time I went with him and got to meet the mastermind behind the pies. He told us all about his process to make the pizzas, the ingredients (top level cheese from Italy!), and the story behind the place. Super lovable guy who really knows his stuff on pizza. He let us know he was from NY and it all made sense, since NY pizza is my favorite and I’ve never had any that measured up in Florida. This pizza really scratches the itch for that amazing NY pizza I crave all the time. The crust is perfect, and the toppings he uses just take it over the top. Highly recommend the Supreme pizza. Next time we will try the white pizza, which he highly recommended. The place itself is definitely unique… you’ll see when you visit. We will be getting Zein’s as often as we can justify it lol“

“Found this from a local about 8 years ago and it’s been great. Wonderful staff and the cooks are top shelf. We love to bring all our Hoosier friends and family.“

“Very inviting and the food is made fresh to order with every time. Tasty salads and soups. The sushi is over the top great! Wonderful fresh cooked appetizers and the staff is very very nice.“

“Best sports bar in town! The servers (esp Adam) are always attentive and will literally do anything you request on the tvs. DTP is a great choice for sports if you’re looking to feel welcome with that ‘cheers’ friendly bar vibe. 🍻 Don’t believe any negative Ned reviews of overall unhappy people. If you can’t be happy at this place, you can’t be happy anywhere.“

“excellent food and pricing!“

“I don’t know what it is about this particular location but it’s just the absolute best! So delicious. My kid and I love the NU Style Pizza! 🍕“

“Very inviting and the food is made fresh to order with every time. Tasty salads and soups. The sushi is over the top great! Wonderful fresh cooked appetizers and the staff is very very nice.“

“What a great place , great food, really yummy pizza . Fast service and delivery . Also great daily specials ! Iam glad I said goodbye to Franks and found Rizzoli’s.“

“Michelle was amazing! She was super friendly, helpful and gave great customer service. It was so nice to be treated so well. Especially because some people done seem to care very much anymore. She was just delightful. Thank you for the great customer service Michelle!!“

“These guys really go above and beyond. I had a minor issue with my order and they offered to give me a credit if I called it in next time. I’m a little too scatterbrained to remember that so I tried to tell them just to not worry about it but the manager insisted on brining me a new pizza tonight instead. Blown away by the commitment to good service here.“

“I had a problem the was admittedly my own fault, but nevermind that the manager, Justin, took care to do some research and then completed my order as requested. I was pleasantly surprised and grateful. The pizza was delicious and my favorite spot in the area. The location and management is to be praised for their outstanding service and tasty food.“

“excellent tasting pizza but it looks like they don't care about the lunch crowd anymore.. I've tried to go there twice in the last few weeks once on a Monday once on a Tuesday and they do not open till 4:00 p.m. looks like since the owner Frank passed away whoever is taking it over is making big changes that will probably end the business.“