31 Best Italian Restaurants in Clearwater

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

“This restaurant is like a scene out of Moonstruck. Great Italian cuisine and the desserts were so yummy. Chef Masse came and sat with us. It was a nice personal touch. I would definitely go back. Thanks for the wonderful experience. Carrie“

“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...“

“Relaxing weekend on Clearwater Beach Florida! Of course, we had to have dinner at our favorite Italian Restaurant Cesare At The Beach. The owner, Ryan Pattie, is amazing. Niko and the rest of the team always takes such great care of us! The Pollo Cesare Augusto, which is pounded chicken breast, breaded, topped with eggplant, mozzarella, mushrooms and a delicious pink sauce, is the best Italian dish we have ever had! Watching to sunset while enjoying delicious food!“

“We celebrated my daughter birthday with a great meal. The staff made it so special for her. The owner and the Chef are amazing and food is fantastic.“

“I don’t see what some of the low ratings are all about, Order from here all the time and all the pizza is so good, even his calzones, if your from NY then this place is the closet thing to NY pizza the owner told me he is also from NJ, not only is the pizza good like from NY but the establishment is clean too!“

“First time at this shop today, picked up some ravioli and meatballs for dinner, some olive oil, and chestnuts. The ravioli and meatballs were so delicious. We will be back. Sal, you’re a darling! Thanks again.“

“Excellent food with great service and a lovely atmosphere! Highly recommend the lobster ravioli! The Dolce Vita cocktail was lovely, too. Everything was absolutely perfect. We’ll be back!“

“Stopped in yesterday on the way home. First time there. Everyone was very friendly. The food was amazing. We had the white pizza and a pepperoni pizza. Both were very delicious. My wife is from Chicago, she definitely said it reminded her of home. It has been difficult for her to find a good place even after being here for 14 years, she believes she has finally found her pizza home.“

“Always great service and awesome food! Don’t forget to get a brownie 😃“

“Went here last night, the food was so so good. Will be returning!! Kind of sad I live so far because I’d love to come back more often lol was very cozy and everyone was very nice.“

“Absolutely Delicious Pizza!🍕“

“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!“

“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.“

“It’s tough to defeat Olive Garden for a quick easy dinner. I like to sit at the bar. Allison is friendly and attentive. Got salad, soup, bottle of wine, and a to go order. The Calabrian steak and shrimp bucatini was surprisingly excellent. The chicken Parmesan Alfredo was excellent, as was the soup and salad. Breadsticks as always are incredibly delicious, and they’re even better if you get a side of Alfredo sauce to dip them in.“

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

“Brought my crew in after catering a large group close by for dinner last night. Huge difference from our visit a few years ago. Our server Susan did a great job considering how busy they were. Food was great! One of the owners brought us our drinks, and was very personable- thanks Howie! He was also pitching in doing everything from greeting diners to helping bus tables. Pretty awesome, something I rarely ever see. Old school Italian, cool fish tank- great experience thank you!“

“10 out of 10 consistently exceptional! I’ve been eating at all the Bavaro’ locations for 11 years now! I’m also very picky about my Italian food and Neapolitan pizza as a native born of Italy. Very highly recommended all is artisan and handcrafted with authentic organic fresh ingredients daily. Everything I’ve tried every dish and every pizza and it always met a 10 star! ✨“

“Time to replace your server. Food was fabulous but your server made me think about returning or not. Change is necessary my friends.“

“excellent food and pricing!“

“Great pizza and wings! Friendly staff and helpful owner!“

“Food was awesome! Great place to stop.“

“Hands down the best pizza I’ve had here! The cheese, phenomenal, the dough, exceptional. The seating area isn’t very big, but that doesn’t detract from the eating experience here. I’m excited to come back and will definitely try more things from the menu!“

“Tonight was dollar wing night and they are the best wings in town! They are baked not fried. They are large and they’re juicy! Let’s top it off with the best service from Cassidy!! You must ask for her when you come into dine here!!! I even got to meet John the manager he went out of his way to fix a salad request!!! This is my regular spot! Come try for yourself!!“

“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! 🍕“

“The pizza is usually always good but sometimes you get a not the best but the staff is always amazing! The night staffs probably my favorite employees! The manager is always personable and that puts a smile on your face after a long work day and you don't want to make your teens dinner.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Hungry Howie's is a very good pizza for the price especially using coupons. I am from Southeast Michigan and they're detroit-style pizza unfortunately does not even come close to Detroit style. My last pizza was undercooked and did not have the proper Detroit style edge crust in Clearwater Florida.“

“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.“