39 Best Italian Restaurants near Cocoa Beach

“We checked out Branos on a whim and couldn't be happier that we did. The food was delicious! I had scallops and my husband had the lasagna. These were some of the BEST scallops I've had, they were large and cooked to perfection. We started with the arancini (rice balls stuffed with beef covered in sauce, we choose Alfredo) and we could have made a meal of these delectable little bites! Sydnie, our server was a delight making recommendations, and one of the best servers we've had in a long while. We will definitely be back. Oh, and if you like a sweet drink, be sure to ask to see the dessert menu as there were some great martinis and other drinks on there that weren't on the drink menu. We were too stuffed for dessert, but we'll save room next time!“

“We are here visiting from the north east. Our first visit to cocoa beach but I have eaten pizza place food up and down the east coast and across the country. Since we have been in town, we have eaten 3 times at the poke bowl place, once at the connected taco place, coconuts, dirty birds, starlight. I enjoyed those places but have not felt compelled to review. But ny was actually the best food I had to date. The experience at the other places is different, but if you are looking for excellent pizza place food or great take out food. This place will not disappoint. We tried it last night for the first time and will be back“

“Olivia is the kindest bartender/ waitress. We’ve been here several times but it’s beenn a while. As soon as we walked in she remembered what we drink, what we order and it was like time never went by in between visits. They make the best veggie pizza (I order no cheese and they always are kind to accommodate) Hands down the best pizza joint on the island! ❤️“

“Excellent pizza 🍕 so delicious“

“I grew up outside of Philly and currently live in South Jersey. This pizza is delicious!! If you are looking for good, traditional pizza you need to stop here. You won’t be disappointed!“

“my husband and I have gone often and are never disappointed. The food and the atmosphere combine for a great experience. We've gone for both lunch and dinner, and it's our " go to " special occasion place.“

“Great hospitality😊 very friendly atmosphere“

“We stumbled on this restaurant 2 years ago the night before a cruise. We thoroughly enjoyed it! So we returned tonight (leaving on a cruise tomorrow) and it was even better than last time. Our son has autism and the owner could not have been kinder to him. But he was also this kind to all the kids in the restaurant. He came out from the pizza kitchen and allowed kids to make their pizzas. If only we had this restaurant where we lived. Please support this local restaurant anytime you are in the area.“

“absolutely wonderful food and service. the oysters Rockefeller was to die for along with the crab cakes and pizzas . everything we ordered was wonderful and the service was fantastic“

“The pizza slice is the size of two slices and is so good. My favorite is highly unusual for a pizza place but they have one of the best club sandwiches in Brevard County. Fresh meats and veggies and phenomenal bread. The people who work there are fun and always have a smile on. I get lunch at least once a week there.“

“the service was really good the pizza was great super friendly staff for the most part I would definitely go back there again“

“Intimate atmosphere, excellent and authentic Italian food, nice people. best Italian in the Cocoa Beach/Port Canaveral area.“

“If you are looking for authentic Italian food and experience, Antonio’s is where you’ll find it! He makes everything fresh and it’s always delicious! We’ve never had anything we didn’t like. The food presentation and atmosphere are lovely and so is the service. Also, the pizza is to die for! Highly recommend.“

“THIS PLACE IS THE BOMB…PERIOD! Fantastic food. Great service; management and crew. I have the best time…. Every time! Rating: 6 stars out of 5!“

“The experience was authentic, to watch my pizza being made and the friendly greeting were all I needed to seal the deal. The pizza.......omg...it took me back to my trip to Italy.....absolutely loved it.. Succulent ,tangy, fresh,memorable are just a few of the word's that describe the experience.....10 out of 10“

“food is excellent, Christ the Gm very attentive helping his staff with tables on busy Mother's Day Gaby was very friendly and very kind helping costumer to open the doors .“

“Amazing food very friendly and our watiss Destiny was Wonderful.“

“Food, wine and desserts were out of this world for the 4 of us. Chef Alfredo went out of his way to check on his patrons dining at the restaurant this evening. I can go on and on, but I'll save it for later because I plan on frequenting Paradiso from now on. What a very pleasant surprise experiencing this restaurant that I had thought just opened in the past year.“

“Mimmo’s has high quality ingredients and a delicious pizza. The grandma pizza is a MUST! It keeps us coming back for more.“

“Just picked up my order, the shrimp Parmesan dinner, was just completely outstanding, the meatball Parmesan hero was out of this world, also had a pie a cheese pie that had so much cheese on it and I didn’t even ask for extra cheese, just fantastic.“

“Great service and atmosphere. Bread is phenomenal. Sauce and pasta were great. Caesar dressing was not good. Very odd! Chicken parm was pounded too thin!“

“I came here tonight for dinner with my friend to celebrate my birthday. My two other girl friends actually surprised me with the help of the hostess. I had a wonderful time and the food was delicious. I just wanted to take the time to thank the hostess for being so sweet and helping in surprising me. Lovely girl. Lovely place. Will be back!“

“Food was nothing short of amazing! We had the 4 cheese and a Caesar salad and ended with a Canoli and it was delicious! Staff is absolutely wonderful. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed!“

“My wife and I ate at Lellos 2 weeks ago we had pizza it was the best we ever had . We are origanally from white plains NY . This pizza was better than I ever had from NY. I spoke with the the pizza guy he was from Jersey or philly area not sure. His name is Chris he was the funniest , most charismatic gay pizza man I ever met no disrespect. Lellos is the only Italian restaurant I will eat at. Best food , Best staff , and the Best prices . 2 slices and drink 6 or 7 bucks amazing . Love you guys .“

“Rocky told me Pizza Co. is the best pizza on the Island. I totally AGREE.“

“Finally made it to try Genna Pizza company, a family run/ owned business. We ordered the Chicago style veggie pizza, and it did not disappointed at all. We have been following the reviews through Facebook and finally tried it today along with the fried fresh mozzarella as our appetizer. The pizza took almost an hour to make (they informed you about that in the menu) but it was worth it. You can order slices or appetizers while you wait, but I wouldn't recommend it because this pizza was a MONSTER. They have a plethora of pizza/pasta/Sub choices with styles like NY/Chicago. Great atmosphere and friendly staff make this place our to-go-to for our Italian kick. Thank you to the friendly staff and if you like coal fire pizza this place is a good choice.“

“My first encounter with this gem happened during a routine Uber Eats pickup for calzones. The food displayed in the case looked incredibly appealing. While waiting for my order, I had the chance to watch the pizzaiolo expertly preparing food, and the care and attention to detail were evident. The aromas wafting from the kitchen were intoxicating, prompting me to grab a menu. Fast forward to last night, and the memory of that enticing smell and the promise of authentic Italian flavors led my husband and me to finally try their pizzas. Everything I had seen on my previous visit looked so fresh and inviting, and knowing they prided themselves on authentic Italian cuisine, we were eager to experience it ourselves. We decided on their white pizza, a choice that often highlights the quality of the cheese and crust, and we also ordered a side of their garlic knots, a classic Italian accompaniment. To enhance our meal, we added two sides of their marinara sauce and a garlic and olive oil dipping mix. Let me tell you, that marinara sauce is truly phenomenal! It had a rich, vibrant flavor that tasted homemade and authentic – not the generic, overly sweet kind you often find. We were also very impressed by the generosity of the toppings on the white pizza. They certainly weren't stingy, and each ingredient tasted fresh and flavorful, complementing the creamy ricotta and perfectly baked crust. The garlic knots were soft and fragrant, and the accompanying sauces were the perfect additions. We were both extremely pleased with our meal. We'll definitely be returning customers! On my next visit, I absolutely have to try their eggplant parmesan!“

“Great pizza and big slices!“

“Favorite place to visit when ever I come to Merritt Island 🥰“

“The food is very good! We had a wonderful family dinner there earlier.“

“The last visit before this one was a debacle. I ordered the captain, with extra cheese and all the ingredients were at the center of the pie. It was not good. I mentioned this on this line order. When I picked it up, the hostess mentioned they read the note. She said she made sure the toppings were evenly distributed ---and they were. This pizza was outstanding! Thank you to Piesanos for listening AND responding to customer concerns. Great recovery - we will be back.“

“I have tried every item from their menu.
They were all super fresh and extremely delicious, couldn’t ask for better service. The staff are very friendly and take pride in getting the orders correct . The wings are totally the BEST. Would definitely recommend the meat pizza and salad. Great job The best pizza in brevard county. Wish I could give more stars.“

“great food, and the owner is very nice, he always prepared something for you if you have some special diets great person.“

“Best pizza place but you guys aren’t “NY Style” my Stromboli tasted like a hot pocket from Walmart which isn’t a bad thing it’s just if you were NY Style it would taste 5x better. I would know I’ve had authentic NY Style. Other than that still better than most“

“Good food reasonable prices and friendly service . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Was tasty but pomadoro sauce is light large chunks of fresh tomatoes with garlic pieces olive oil and basil. I got meat sauce. Tried to tell waitress. She ignored me while racing around. Unfriendly nit personable. Meatballs good. Waited an hour for dinner. Too long. Pomadoro is what it is. Theyvshoukdcgetvtheircsauces correct. Was disappoibted“

“Pizza Gallery and Grill has a great variety of food selection, always exceptional, and their service is top notch!“

“great food, and the owner is very nice, he always prepared something for you if you have some special diets great person.“