40 Best Italian Restaurants near Cocoa Beach

“Incredible food and service. We got the filet mignon and spaghetti carbonara. They were excellent and we had no complaints whatsoever! Syndie was amazing and she always showed up just when we needed her and got us whatever we needed without delay. We'll definitely be back!“

“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 are passing through from Ab, Canada. This fabulous place was accross from our hotel! We walked in and added our name to the list as it was a very busy Saturday night! Let me tell you, well worth the wait! Food was excellent! Flavour, portion & price! The atmosphere, buzzing! Great vibe! The staff were efficient and fun! I wish we lived closer!“

“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“

“Fresh and delicious! The homemade marinara sauce with my eggplant parm was delightful. The light and fluffy garlic knots were huge. We started with bruschetta and it was perfectly tossed in olive oil and drizzled with a very good balsamic. I could have eaten that as an entree! My husband’s Stromboli had a beautiful crisp on the outside and was stuffed with goodness! Fair prices, friendly service. We will definitely be back to try more!!!“

“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 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.“

“Back in December 6th 2025 had dinner with friends and I had to come on here to give props to the waitress. She was amazing bc she not only gave us excellent service, she did it while training a new waitress and didn’t miss a beat! We all commended her on how impressed we all were. She had the right amount of courtesy and skill to wait on us, give us recomendations, advised us up front if we were ok with her training while she waited on us; felt she gave the trainee the right amount of training with respect and dignity. Not hovering over her as she allowed her to serve us. Very courteous and respectful towards the trainee. KUDOS!!! 5+ Stars!“

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

“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, 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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Amazing food and excellent service!! A friend and I went on Sunday and shared the Meatball appetizer and the Marscapone Dip. Their breads are wood fire baked and excellent. I have never had a marscapone dip and Wow! It was more food than the 2 of us could finish. They also sell Gelato, although we didn't get to try it, I will next time. Wish I took pictures. Highly recommend.“

“The service is just phenomenal. The manager is always polite and has a chipper attitude. Good outlook and extremely professional with his service. I've never had a bad time grabbing some lunch here, despite the Mall being a shadow of it's former glory. Cheers mate!“

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

“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 .“

“Great food! Amazing staff!“

“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!“

“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“

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

“I had the flatbread and shared with the table. It was delicious 😋. The sautéed spinach and Mediterranean pasta were fantastic 😋! There was enough pasta for 2 more lunches at home!
I took home the mini cannoli which are not authentic cannoli. They were stuffed with what I would consider icing. They were cannoli shells stuffed with icing covered in chocolate topped with whipped cream and more chocolate sauce. Otherwise, the food was good. The service was top notch, we had a party of 12 and they were on top of everything.“

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

“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“

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

“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.“

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

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

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