50 Best Italian Restaurants near Fern Park

“I recommend everything there ! my son and I go there regularly. He loves the pizza and he says it’s the best in town. I go there for various things. I like their manicotti, salad minestrone soup and of course their pizza!“

“The best Italian restaurant in central Florida!“

“Love Prato! So much fun! Great food! ❤️🍷“

“Absolutely phenomenal! This has got to be the BEST pizza I’ve had in ages. We stumbled upon this gem and completely fell in love. The menu may be short, but they excel in every single thing they serve—and I’d argue they do it better than anyone else out there. We kicked things off with the Burrata with white truffle oil and Prosciutto, and it was beyond delicious—a perfect start. Then came the pizzas: the Meat Lovers and Star Luca. Unreal! Every bite was bursting with flavor, and it’s hard to believe that each pizza could be as exceptional as the last. And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, we ended the meal with the Nutella Pizza with Bananas. How is it even possible for every single item to be this amazing? But it’s not just the food; the atmosphere and staff elevate the experience to a whole new level. Katherine, our server, was outstanding. She made us feel completely at home and had spot-on recommendations for everything. We even got to meet Marco, who may be the owner or GM, and either way, he’s clearly got a gift for running an extraordinary establishment. This place has officially won us over—we’re not just fans; we’re now loyal customers for life!“

“Antica Pizzeria Paul and Pam have an amazing ristorante…wonderful people from New Hampshire. Tim was [server] was top notch and customer focused. Eric is the pizzaiolo and he got real SKILLS 🍕 We had the pesto sampler-appetizer, Rigatoni IDA and the Angry Goat pizza. ALL of it was fresh, flavorful and high quality. Go today!!“

“Delicious and fresh classic Italian paired with amazing service is a win win!! We are always are greeted with a smile and welcoming vibe. Love this place so much!“

“Today we found this gem ! The food and staff are superb! Portions are big and delicious!!We found our new lunch spot!! Best Italian food we found in Florida!“

“Had the most delicious pizzas and drinks tonight!! A definite try if you’re looking for great pizza!! Angela was amazing!!“

“We wanted to compare this place to what we experienced in Rome. It’s not Rome but it captures the essence. Enjoy.“

“Just left there for my first visit and I found it to be slightful. My windiw seat was perfect, the jazz music , the cheese playecwas lovelybandvour waiter Leah was so carefulbtokeep us hapoy and cared for. I will be back very soon“

“This is our favorite pizza! My son won’t eat pizza from anywhere else unless he has no choice. The staff is wonderful and manages to give it a small- business feel without compromising quality. We tell everyone about it to make sure they are supported.“

“We had my sister’s college graduation dinner/party here and we had the best server, Nick!! The room was nicely set up and the service was incredible. Nick welcomed us like family, he was funny, energetic, engaging, and very helpful with our large party (26 people) even after having a long day. Also he served our party all by himself! The food was delicious and came out in a timely manner and it was all correct. The drinks and bread came out so quick and the refills kept coming (I think I drank at least 6 diet cokes and so much bread) all thanks to Nick! This dinner was amazing and a great memory and way to celebrate my sister. Thanks Carrabba and Nick! Can’t wait to have another party here!“

“Food is amazing, will definitely try again!“

“We love Stefanos. We have never had a bad dish and the service is always on point. They’re amazing at accommodating large groups. Stefanos is my very picky Italian mom’s favorite spots to hit when she visits. :)“

“Get to Cafe Paisano immediately! My wife, daughter, and I found Cafe Paisano while we were staying in Longwood on vacation. I had already eaten, they got some takeout, and when I tasted the food, I knew we would be headed back before we left. Cafe Paisano is a smaller, cute place with indoor and outdoor seating. We brought 12 people and they were happy to accommodate us in no time. Our group ordered a variety of entrees and EVERYONE loved their meal. Pizza, lasagna, pasta, everyone was happy and the portions were large. Our server was a young lady, but she was amazing! She handled our large, rowdy group very well with the skill of someone who had been serving for decades. She is probably the best server I have ever had. Upon arriving and before leaving I spoke briefly with the owner and he makes you feel right at home. Living close to New Orleans, it's hard to find a restaurant that will beat our favorite places in the city, but this little spot right here is an absolute hidden gem. Whenever I am in Orlando I will be stopping in to dine with these great people. Longwood is lucky to have them.“

“Great family dining experience, highly recommend!“

“Best Pizza in Orlando. Authentic & delicious! Let’s not forget the service, Landy our waiter was SUPER SWEET!!! The owner is so kind, and takes pride in his restaurant. God Bless this establishment.

Happy Holidays!
Ms. Liz from St. Croix US Virgin Islands 🇻🇮“

“DINNER REVIEW: LIL VINNY’S PIZZA 2200 Winter Springs Blvd Oviedo, FL 32765 I moved away from Oviedo for a few years, and during my somewhat lonely time living at the beach I decided to write restaurant reviews for every beachside restaurant in Flagler County. Now that I’m back home, I decided to continue writing reviews of the places I eat in Central Florida. For the first time in my life, I have a job where I can walk to nearby restaurants on my lunch break—and Lil Vinny’s Pizza and Pasta is just around the corner. I know real locals hate when Northern transplants talk about missing the pizza we grew up with—but the good news is, the pizza at Lil Vinny’s does remind me of New York pizza—it’s absolutely delicious. Also, I’ve lived in the South since the nineties so I’ll say whatever i want. I didn’t want to write a review that just says “the pizza is good,” so I expanded my menu exploration and tried their cold Italian sub. I’m even pickier about subs than I am about pizza, but this one passed the test. It contained ham, salami, prosciutto, and provolone cheese topped with lettuce, tomato, and onions. I cheated a little bit because I took it home and added the cherry pepper relish I pretend to import from Philly but actually buy in the condiment section of Publix. Anyway, the sandwich is just about perfect and the best part about it is how fresh their rolls taste. Anyone can throw a salad on some deli meat and call it an Italian sub—but it takes attention to detail to get the bread right, and Vinny nails it. Sunday night I went wild and treated myself to a meat lover’s Stromboli—and maybe I said “with extra cheese” when i placed my order—and it was by far the best decision of my three day weekend. Their Stromboli is probably not meant for a single guy to eat alone, and so let’s pretend I cut it into three parts and savored it for several different meals. It was FANTASTIC. I went to the gym afterward maybe. Lil Vinny’s is the perfect hometown pizza place, where the servers know many of the customers by name, where teenagers want to go after the game, and where families push three tables together and order a ton of food to share. I ordered a stack of pizzas to treat my students during a long rehearsal at OHS, and the boss delivered them himself and refused a tip. “It’s for the kids,” he said. Lil Vinny’s knows how to make you feel welcome in your own hometown.“

“If you appreciate fresh chef-inspired and chef-created Italian cuisine, then you MUST dine here. Truly authentic from the ambiance, the cozy intimate setting, to the tiramisu and espresso finale! Only wish we’d found this gem sooner!“

“I have been craving chicken piccata, but too lazy to make it. I ordered directly through them for delivery and it arrived piping hot and perfect. I got it with added mushrooms and extra sauce and a side of the antipasto salad. It also came with garlic knots. The sauce was exactly how I wanted it. And the salad had the perfect amount of toppings and dressing. I called the order in and the woman that answered the phone was polite and helpful- as was the person who delivered it. I will definitely be visiting the restaurant in person, but can’t imagine it tasting better than it did delivered.“

“Kristin was a fantastic waitress. She took care with our order. All the food came out fresh and hot. The cooks served food that was outstanding and fresh. Thank You for an awesome dinner!!“

“My server was Camila for valentine’s day she truly was the best server I’ve ever had. She recommended me so many good dishes we shared appetizers a pizza and a pasta. The environment was so good, she also recommended me a drink that she specifically made I will be coming again and asking for her as a server.“

“Took a shot and thought we’d try this restaurant. So glad we did! The food and service are amazing. I recommend this restaurant. We enjoyed this so much we ordered food to go too.“

“Mila was our server and she was very kind, professional, efficient and poised. She took great care of our group. Our food…amazing. The servings were HUGE and flavorful. A big plus: Darryl (host) was so kind and fun as he volunteered to take many pics of our group in front of the ristorante. He and Mila are great ambassadors of your business. We will return. Grazie !! 🇮🇹“

“This is my absolute new favorite if you are anywhere near Lake Mary or the Orlando area. We ordered three appetizers. Had wine and cocktails and everything was delectable. The service was beyond amazing and the staff made us feel like family. I am usually extremely picky and always find at least one fault….i could not find one and this place. It makes me want to move to Florida. I can’t wait to go back!“

“Just had an amazing dinner at Osteria Ester, and it’s quickly becoming one of my favorite spots in Orlando. The vibe is cozy yet upscale—dark, warm lighting, beautiful interior, perfect for date night or a chill evening out with friends.

Service was impeccable—our server was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and made the whole experience feel welcoming. Portions are generous, and everything tastes fresh and made with care. It’s clear Chef Michael Cooper put heart into this place (named after his grandma—love that touch).“

“Elizabeth was AMAZING! She was super attentive, always checking on us and offering things. The food was great. I had the red snapper special. Massive portion - I had to take home half in order to have dessert.. Had their tiramisu and espresso for dessert. Highly recommend. Ask for Lizzy!! Will definitely come again.“

“DINNER REVIEW: ANTHONY’S THORNTON PARK PIZZERIA 100 N. Summerlin, Orlando For my first meal in a restaurant after moving back to Orlando, I happily chose Anthony’s Pizzeria in Thornton Park, at the heart of downtown Orlando, which means you can eat your delicious meal and then walk around Lake Eola to cancel those calories. When I first moved to Florida in the 1990s, I went downtown looking for a hole-in-the-wall video rental store called Angel Heart, which reputedly rented John Waters movies which weren’t available anywhere else. The bad news when i arrived was that Angel Heart was having a going-out-of-business sale; the good news was that I bought their John Waters VHS collection for less then ten dollars. As I walked back to my car, I saw a pizza place on the corner of Washington & Summerlin, and it soon became my go-to restaurant in Orlando. All these years later, Anthony’s has grown into a large and beautiful place—though I still like dining on the street side patio, and I still order my mushroom Stromboli even though the expansive menu offers a full range of Italian dinners and of course their outstanding pizza. This time I treated myself to a caprese salad Anthony’s has one of the best physical locations in the city—walkable to all of the major attractions downtown, yet still having a quiet neighborhood feeling and even having its own free parking lot, which is rare these days in the city beautiful. The food meets my exasperatingly snobby northern expectations of what Italian food should taste like, and the service is excellent. I recommend Anthony’s to everyone everywhere always.“

“Delicious! Recommend highly. 5 stars!“

“Food was excellent tonight!! We did take-out“

“Came in there on last Friday , I was greeted by a young lady by the name of Felicia who patiently waited for me at the podium. What was more impressive my mother who turned 89 which I informed Miss Felicia she the told me what she and her staff could do to make her day significant. Her patience , service we received , her smile . The best service ever ever had in our lives. She is the best Olive Garden has a great server to represent them . She loves what she does and it really shows . Please award her for giving such great service. a memorable moment we will never forget. We were headed back to Vero Beach and decided to stop for lunch , the best decision we could have made.“

“it was a Great experience friendly staff and and great food and went home stuffed“

“My family had my grandsons birthday party at what i call Rosarios!!! It was being home again with his welcome and also his entire staff . Had not been there in a while . OMG He put out a antipasti fit for a king. All the entrees where all served Big Al style. Big Al is my nickname. Thanks for a memory for the entire family . Best food in Seminole County“

“First time ordering food here. It left me regretting all the times I'd ordered pizza/pasta from other vendors- so very, very fresh & tasty😋 The quality of the pie & whatever cheese they used was so very delicious👌 It's several rungs above that of what other vendors use. We ordered veggie cheesebread, veggie pizzas, & an Alfredo pasta. Perfectly roasted & cheesy. Thoroughly loved it. Though our order was takeout, I was waiting a little bit in the restaurant for my order to be ready. During that time, I felt the ambience for a dine-in was very good too, & the staff were very cheerful & friendly. I'm sure we'll be ordering from here again😊“

“Awesome food !“

“Good food, value and service!“

“Came in for the first time last night. Service and food were phenomenal. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!“

“I meant my five other girlfriends for dinner before a movie. The server was fabulous. Made wonderful recommendations and got us out in time for our movie. I had the sirloin which was delicious and we ordered a white pizza as an appetizer which was spectacular. My friend ordered the meatballs, which were super big and stuffed with cheese. So delicious wonderful restaurant we go there very often.“

“This Olive Garden always had great food and service.
My Wife and I recently placed an order on their app for delivery. The order was exact and made to perfection, however the delivery was disappointing. We thought they had their own delivery service, but is is through a third-party.
Our food was made perfect and on time, but then sat there and got cold while the driver collected and performed several other deliveries.
The manager, Tay, was very understanding did everything she could to make it right and I wish I could give her 10 stars; thank you so much for taking care of us.“

“Opening night at Grappolo Cucina Italiana, an authentic Italian restaurant. The food was a-mazing! I’ll be dreaming about it. The atmosphere was welcoming and vibrant! A beautiful evening to enjoy a great meal with family and friends!“

“We had a celebration for my folks’ 50th anniversary here and it was so great. We really enjoyed the food and the staff were some of the kindest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.“

“Wonderful food, owners and staff! Calzones and the anti pasta are my favorites! keep up the great work!“

“Great food I ordered the 3 different pasta it was delicious!!“

“Their are clearly mark take out and delivery. Do you feel the same way when you go papa johns or Dominos and there is no sitting.“

“Lived in Florida now for the past 8 years and no one can come close to comparing to this place. The best in Florida!!“

“As someone who loves Italian food I must say this place went beyond my expectations. We ordered the fried mozzarella and the pizza bruschetta for our appetizers and they were absolutely delicious. We got the chicken alla vodka pasta and the arrabiata pasta and they both came out perfect, the pastas were cooked to perfection and the sauces were super flavorful. Fratelli’s was overall an amazing experience for us, the food felt authentic and was very filling. I would recommend anyone in the area to visit!“

“The food is always prepared perfectly. Chefs Tony and Ryan do an awesome job making sure everything is cooked to your liking. Annmarie and Amy make sure the customers are taken care of as far as drinks and service are concerned. Always friendly and accommodating. A very friendly atmosphere, great for a night out with friends or a date night.“

“Our server Destiny was absolutely AMAZING! We came in with a party of 7, and she handled everything flawlessly. She was attentive, funny, and so personable. She truly made the whole experience better. Our drinks and food were always taken care of, she kept us laughing, and never once made us feel rushed or overlooked despite our large group. This was hands-down some of the best service we’ve had at Olive Garden. Destiny deserves major recognition, and we’ll definitely be asking for her again next time we come!“

“Thanks so much for accommodating our large party of 25 during a very busy lunch hour. Fabulous food Great service…“

“We are a family of 5, and we're attended by Stacey our waitress and Julian K. The GM. We came right when lunch hour eneded so you can see there was a rush. However the service and food were phenomenal They were a cherry on top to our meals! The staff were all pleasant.

The down fall to this location is you have certain patrons that take advantage of these kind people and get away with free food, due to the location 😔“