50 Best Italian Restaurants near Dania Beach

“All I can say is WOW this has the best the best Italian restaurant in whole town. My boyfriend and I came here after being stranded at the airport and were greeted by the kindest staff. The food was amazing the vibes are so warm and welcoming. A family restaurant that truly makes you feel like family.“

“I looked at places in the area. My husband and I are at Just Catamarans getting our boat fixed. 1.7 miles and so, worth the bike ride. This place is a GEM. If you have traveled to Italy, you will find Pauli has brought the taste, flavors and exquisite aromas with him. Amazing garlic rolls, pizza was just as ordered and delightful. Service was spot on and we didn’t have to wait long for food to start coming. Pauli is there and does most of the cooking. He makes the atmosphere friendly and his waitress is awesome and truly goes out of her way to make the meal enjoyable. #1 and will go back for other dishes.“

“AMAZING little italian place and feels so homey once you're inside. One of the best pasta meals i've ever had. Everything is homemade and makes you feel like you're being served in Italy. Make a reservation since tables are limited, you will regret not going!“

“My best friend and I have been looking for an authentic Italian restaurant for months and we finally found it. Our waitress Vicki provided the best service and was very attentive. On top of that the food is delicious and barely any wait time to receive it. I highly recommend.“

“Looking for a pizza spot in Florida since I’m new, I got a large thin pepperoni and an order of garlic rolls for take out. I definitely recommend this place! The rolls were really good, warm and soft and didn’t have to wait too long for my order either. Pizza definitely hit the spot for me.“

“IT WAS A PLEASURE TO EAT IN THIS PLACE❤THE ATTENTION IS 10% DEDICATED TO THE CUSTOMER, THE PREPARATION OF THE FOOD IS INSTANTLY, FRESH AND ABUNDANT, VERY ABUNDANT, RICH, TASTY, THE ENVIRONMENT IS FAMILIAR, PLEASANT, COMFORTABLE, IT IS THE INDICATED PLACE FOR FEELING LIKE FAMILY, THE TRUTH WAS OUR FIRST TIME AND FROM NOW ON WE WILL BE REGULAR CUSTOMERS, THERE IS A DIFFERENT VARIETY OF FOOD BUT IF YOU ARE ARGENTINE OR URUGUAYAN YOU HAVE TO VISIT THIS PLACE, IT IS A CARE TO THE HEART.“

“Valeria and Ana the best. Incredible attention. They were always super attentive to us and the children. Friendly and professional. The truth is we loved it because we have children and they were super patient and attentive to every moment we needed from them. The best!! Thank you!! And the delicious pizzas!!! Thank you!!“

“We did the pizza making class with Francesca and had a fantastic time. The kids loved it and so did we. The look on their faces when their pizza creations were delivered to the table was priceless. We will continue to order for delivery, but will definitely be back in person because the staff is so awesome. Thank you!!“

“One of the best Italian restaurants in the entire city!! The food is fantastic and well-presented. All the staff were amiable and very detailed about the dishes with a boutique atmosphere. My favorite was vòngole, which was really really creamy, and the pasta was made very fresh. Love it!!! Bolonase was also delicious and juicy. The desert was so upscale that we were amazed. If you look for something unique and sound, it’s in dishes. I’ll come back for pizza next time!! Thank you!“

“Uncovering Culinary Brilliance: A Hidden Gem at Mister 01 PizzaMister 01 is a hidden gem that delivers an exceptional pizza experience. Nestled inconspicuously within a nondescript office building off Lincoln Road, finding it might require a bit of sleuthing, but the hunt is undeniably worth it. Once inside, the cozy atmosphere invites you to settle in for a culinary adventure.Upon arrival, the efficient and welcoming staff ensures a smooth dining experience. Despite the small seating area, we never felt rushed, and the tables were managed expertly to accommodate all guests promptly. The menu boasts a tantalizing array of unconventional pizza options, showcasing inventive flavor combinations that delight the palate.We sampled the Star Carlos pizza, a standout with its harmonious blend of ingredients, and were pleasantly surprised by the generous portion sizes. The crust, thin and crispy, provided the perfect foundation for the abundant toppings, which were fresh and thoughtfully curated. Each bite was a symphony of flavors, leaving us craving more.In addition to the exceptional pizzas, Mister 01 offers an extensive selection of vegetarian options, ensuring there's something for everyone. And for those with a sweet tooth, the delightful chocolate pizza is not to be missed.Overall, Mister 01 exceeds expectations on every front. From the warm hospitality to the extraordinary flavors, it's a culinary experience that lingers in the memory long after the last bite. Whether you're a pizza aficionado or simply seeking a memorable dining experience, Mister 01 is sure to impress. Highly recommended.“

“We came here for my grandfathers 90th birthday and let me tell you it was the GREATEST restaurant experience we’ve ever had ! Aba was our serve and she was absolutely amazing ! Extremely welcoming and made us feel at home! Food was astonishing all thanks to the chef Angelo masanova ! We loved the food so much we came back a second time in one week and to top it off, aba remembered our names and everything we ordered. We recommend this place to everyone and will 100% be coming back ! Thank you Casa D’Angelo !“

“Absolutely the best experience I've had in a long time. Every item was perfect. The Caesar salad was beautiful and delicious. The calamari was fried to perfection. The chicken lasagna was great. And the Tiramisu...there are no words to describe how amazing their homemade dessert was. It was obvious everything is made from scratch. The staff was friendly, venue beautiful and the music sealed the deal. The prices can't be beat either!“

“I'm a Restauranteur (Gastrothèque & Wilton Wings) & have to say this place was Amazing! Dean is a Fabulous Server( Best Server In Area) & Guided us! Huge Sharing Portions. We Had The Veal Chop(For 2) & Spicy/Creamy Vodka Pasta! Directly Across from Takato in the Conrad!“

“Ate here on 12/8, the night before our cruise. Food was really good and waitresses were all so nice and friendly. We had a group of 6 and eating out by the beach with a nice breeze was just what we wanted (getting in our vacay groove)! I would definitely come back here again!“

“After being disappointed all weekend by other food spots in the Miami area, this place EXCEEDED my taste buds and then some!! From the food to the service, I can’t begin to describe how satisfying and delicious this hidden gem is, you just have to try it you won’t be disappointed!“

“Decided to make reservations at the last minute and they gladly accommodated it. When we arrived we were greeted by hostess and I believe the manager. He asked if it were our first time and showed us around. The waiter gave us great recommendations and was very attentive. The food came out pretty quickly and was full of flavor. The restaurant itself was beautiful. Loved the decor. Can't wait to try the brunch! Def a nice date night spot.“

“The service was was wonderful, the waiters were the sweetest, the whole atmosphere was very welcoming! But above all the food was fantastic!! Was the perfect place to have a birthday dinner with my husband and family! p.s. The lasagna is amazing!“

“OUTSTANDING!!!! One of the best dinners we’ve ever had!!!!! Everything was just STELLAR. Every single food item was delicious and fresh and authentic. And the service was UNBELIEVABLE! ALAN was our captain, and he was one of the best servers we’ve ever had. He made our birthday celebrations unforgettable. Thank you ALAN! And Oliver provided drinks and appetizers and was just superb! Thank you OLIVER! Thanks to Alan, Oliver and the entire Il Mulino team for giving us one of the most unforgettable nights we’ve ever had!!!!!!“

“Having been here multiple times now I can confidently say they are one of the best sandwich shops in the area. Bread is always fresh, prices are reasonable and service is always excellent. You simply cannot go wrong with anything on the menu, the italian and the meatball are at the top of my list.“

“Had the pleasure of dining in at Anthony's Clam House. We come all the way from New Jersey just for the clams! Everything was excellent especially the linguine vongole and the Tuscan shrimp. The atmosphere is very nice. The service was awesome, we were blessed to have Angela as our waitress, she was a sweetheart. She checked in with us throughout the meal to make sure everything was good. 10/10 overall and I look forward to coming back!“

“Excellent place. I came in there for a pick-up order and the staff immediately greeted me. Everyone was so friendly and professional. I noticed that the food was doubled wrapped for freshness, and when I got home I couldn't not believe the size of the portions. Not only that but it was delicous. Excellent place and I would recommend it to anybody.“

“Had a fantastic first visit on a Friday night. Had DELICIOUS lasagna and amazing pizza by the slice AND GELATO !!! BTW…the pizza crust is light and crispy.Such a fun time when you have great food with family and friends.Thanks for being in Wilton Manors!“

“My boyfriend and me came here to celebrate my birthday! It was a memorable moment! On top of the delicious food that both asked for; Lobster Ravioli and Branzino, we had the best service that anyone could ask for. Sheila, our server, was amazing: professional, sweet, attentive, and smiley and I hope she is recognized for the marvelous treat she delivers to her customers! Thanks Sheila, thanks Divieto! Your prestige is well deserved ♥️?????♥️“

“When we got stranded without baggage and only the gym clothes on our back for a night, these folks welcomed us in with open arms when no other restaurant in the area would because we didn’t meet their dress code. Food was wonderful as was the staff. Thanks y’all!“

“We had the best experience at Casa Calabria! We ate here last year during a vacation and wanted to come back for dinner here during this year’s vacation because we loved it. The food was delicious. Mario was amazing, we had a great experience with him! We hope to have him again, he was the best!“

“Highly recommend Di Valles to those looking for a fantastic Italian meal. Eveything they serve is delicious and highly recommend the roasted artichokes as a starter…so good! As a bonus, the service is absolutely lovely. This is a really terrific restaurant.“

“went here with my brother and couldn't be more satisfied. great food, great staff. authentic Italian classics, (yes they do put mortadella on eggplant Parmigiano). had to slurp the last of the white sauce down, I sure wasn't leaving it behind. A+++“

“This is an unexpectedly awesome restaurant. The food was superb, and the atmosphere and service were top notch. We had the Borscht soup, the fish soup, the creamy shrimp avocado appetizer, the Mediterranean salad, and the Neapolitan cake for dessert. All done to perfection! Friendly staff, great background music by DJ. We absolutely loved it.“

“Na een lange reisdag heerlijk gegeten. Wellicht bijzonder om tijdens een Amerika reis in een Italiaans restaurant te belanden maar we hebben er zeker geen spijt van. Pizza met BBQ chicken en een lekkere pasta. Voornamelijk de bediening van Sabrina was voortreffelijk ?“

“Incredible pizza! The best that I’ve had in Miami! Searching for a good place to eat late at night, my wife and I stumbled upon Pizza Bianco on Google Maps.We ordered a large Stuffed Pizza with margherita toppings (mushrooms, mozzarella, tomatoes and basil) and were STUNNED by the amazing quality!Fernando was incredible and truly made us feel welcome, which we absolutely appreciated after a very long day of work. He greeted us with a smile and gave us great recommendations. Absolutely loved it, and also the easiest five stars I’ve ever given.“

“We recently had our Christmas dinner at Capriccios. It was by far the best experience I’ve ever had . The food , Mario our server was fantastic. So welcoming and in point. The piano player and the violinist played all our requests . The entertainment type of tunes that were played were on point. I highly recommend Capriccios“

“This place is a GEM. Thank you, Luca for making my husband's and I experience so amazing! Great atmosphere, amazing service, INCREDIBLE and QUALITY food! We will be sending all of our friends and family here and we will be back. Thanks so much!“

“our first visit and food was authentic and portions were huge!! each entree feeds 3 or more people. the ambiance is exceptional, old world pics, just like walking into an old movie set. first visit as I said earlier but definitely not the last!! our waitress Kristina was pleasant and prompt without being intrusive!“

“Me and my family came to celebrate my birthday a couple weeks back. The owner, Fabio runs an amazing staff and is very warm and personable always smiling and making you feel like family. This cozy authentic Italian restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, wide wine list and wonderful desserts. I Highly recommend!“

“We recently stayed nearby during a trip and ended up eating almost every meal here. The pizza was exceptional! I also really enjoyed the signature salad and the vodka sauce pasta. I’m back home now and wish I could order it again tonight!“

“Can’t go wrong with Villa Romana! Always excellent service and delicious food. Great management and team. The Branzino is one of the best I ever head. Highly recommend! The Beef Carpaccio is also excellent. And if you don’t know the Romanian dish Mititei, you really need to give them a try! Every time I visit Hollywood, this is my place to go.“

“Really a hidden gem. We were hungry after a day at the beach and searched the web. We ended at this delicious place were the food is SO GOOD and so fresh. We were so happy to find it. Flavors were amazing, real italian flavors. No sauces from jars or frozen... Everything fresh and delicious.We will definitely go back.“

“The food here is amazing.The service is warm and friendly.The ambiance is the same, warm, comfortable and friendly.I love this place. I found it accidentally and now go often.I could go on about the food and the lovely people who work here. see for yourself and like me you will never leave.“

“I was watching a food show and it had Chicago deep dish pizza. I really miss not having a deep dish for over 6 years. So, I search for a deep-dish pizza near me, and this restaurant came up. I had never been there. I called them and the manager that answered was very nice. I told them I was going to come and eat a pizza and he told me they make them fresh to order and it could take 45 minutes. So, I ask could I pre order and make a reservation they said no problem. We drove there and walk in they had a table setup and reserved there for us. We ever ordered the eggplant parmigiana. 10 minutes later they served us it was fantastic. The pizza had so much cheese and the crust were bake well. I love the pasta with the eggplant it was not grease. I did wish they would have a small dinner salad. But it was all great we look forward to coming back soon.“

“We had a great friends dinner out as Vittorio and Michele welcomed us heartily and checked in on our table to ensure our delight. Chef Gio's cuisine is consistently delicious and impressive, we enjoyed pillowy gnocchi a la vodka, grilled artichoke salad, luscious eggplant rolatini in a bright tomato sauce and Veal scallopine 2 ways-ABBONDANZA! Everything was amazing as we dined and enjoyed the energetic vibe and amazing Italian Wine list! Our friends can't wait to come back and neither can we!“

“Food, wait staff and restaurant -quality and quantity was amazing. The wine pour was generous and excellent. We each had two meals from one dining experience. It is now listed on our favorites list. We will most definitely return. Already have decided on our next menu choices. We had the Chicken Parmigiana and the Lobster Ravioli. Yummy!! Better Italian than any where else we have ever eaten and much better priced.“

“When ever I try a new Pizza place in South FL, I always end up saying, the crust is no good, has no flavor, blan. That's because I've had Antonio's pizza. If you really know good pizza, Antonio's Pizzeria leads the pack. If I want to completely enjoy my pizza, I have to go there. Don't just take my word, try it for yourself.“

“For authentic Italian food, this is the place to visit or become a regular! The drinks are spectacular and so unique! The food is outstanding! Everything from the pasta to the desserts is made right in the premises! The bartenders and staff are super friendly and knowledgeable! Highly recommend! Paige & Marco (bartenders) are outstanding!“

“Mama Mia's is by far the best gluten free restaurant I have ever went to. Being diagnosed with severe celiac 4 years ago I am very picky on where I go out to eat. Being on vacation in Fort Laurdale I went on Find me Gluten free. (My go too app) and found Mama Mia's. This place became the highlight of my trip. Its a small family run place that consists of a mother, father, and daughter. They are the nicest people you can meet. So welcoming and make you feel at home. The daughter takes your order (She Has CELIAC) importiant to note so she knows all about cross contamination and how serious celiac is. Coming from jersey right outside of NY I did not expect to find better Italian food than at home. Man was I wrong. The food came out and it was so fresh and amazing. I love that the chef (the mother) comes out to check on how your enjoying your meal. Portions are large and feels like home cooked. Being severe celiac I can assure you I had no problems after eating these meals. I loved it so much that I went back again twice during my short vacation. Thank you so much for being so accommodating and I can not wait to come back once I am in the area again. (Night 1: chicken parm with side of pasta) (night 2: meatballs which are large and excellent with pasta)Dietary restrictions: Owner has celiac so understands cross contamination. Highly recomend if your glutenfree. .“

“Excellent service By my server Fito. The meatball and ricotta app was delish and the bread was very good fresh out of the oven and hot . I also had the tomato salad and it was cold fresh and scrumptious. Cute spacious usual Italian restaurant Can't wait to try something else next time .“

“My family and I stopped by for a pizza night and I can say that we were impressed with the quality of the pizza. I was born and raised in Italy so when it comes to pizza my standards are pretty high. I really enjoyed the pizza here! Recommended!“

“Best pizza in fort Lauderdale by far... the only place you can get a great deep dish 8 corner. We had the Veggie with Pepperoni and it is now my new favorite... the 2 managers there this evening (one from my hometown of Bayridge) these guys are the foundation that make this place GREAT!!! Barstool needs to come and review!!! 10/10!“

“Little hidden gem, walking distance from the beach. We found street parking easily around 7:40pm on a Thursday evening. We sat outside by the pool area, enjoyed the breeze and live music (karaoke).The service was wonderful, the young lady who was the hostess was extremely welcoming, the server Marianna was attentive and made great recommendations. The restaurant is family/kid friendly. The food and drinks were delicious.“

“Small restaurant in Lauderdale by the Sea. Nice atmosphere and easy to carry on a conversation with friends. Had a bottle of their Cabernet Sauvignon and it went well with our meals. We had the Murray's appetizer which was excellent. My wife had the Cotoletta primavera Chicken and thought it was very good. I had the Fettuccine Ragu Bolognese which was very tasty. We finished off with a chocolate soufflé with vanilla gelato which was very tasty. Service was quick and efficient“

“Death, pandemics, perpetual war, depression, saddness...Now think of the gastronomic diametrical opposite.Thats this pizza. In Florida no less. Buddy from New England obsessed on pizza making and delivers.00 flour, proper yeast yah yah -- the ground rules.GOOD cheese and great crumb.Ufff. Best thing in FLL ain't whats on the beach --- its here.“