45 Best Italian Restaurants near Fruit Cove

“My favorite is the Meat lover pizza, but also, I've tried the Pappardelle Bolognese, and it is out of this world. Great atmosphere and service. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone.“

“Went to Moon Dog today for lunch. I ordered the Grilled Chicken Stromboli (no mushrooms) and an order of Fries. I was so pleasantly pleased with the food! The Stromboli was so well prepared, and tasty...the chicken was tender, the cheese was perfectly melted and the red sauce on the side was flavorful. The Fries were awesome! I know that might sound trivial, but they were prepared perfectly! - cooked just right, not too greasy and they were long, good sized fries. I put a little salt on them and they were excellent. Moon Dogs has been around for a while (we first went there probably 10 years ago). It's so good to see that the chefs have kept up their game. The 2 girls running the floor were hustling to keep up with the lunch rush and did an awesome job.“

“this Carrabba's location has the best food I have ever had. the manager there, Ray, is an awesome fellow. I recommend going there for lunch and dinner. absolutely the most delicious food and wonderful service“

“We had the most amazing dinner at Poppy’s! Rehearsal dinner for our nephew. Served 15 of us and everybody had wonderfully delicious portions!! YUM 😋 The service was fast and very polite!!“

“Our first time ordering tonight from Leona’s. I’m from up North and it’s hard finding pizza close to back home. This was pretty impressive. I have a friend coming this week so I’m looking forward to possibly trying again
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I just have two “complaints”. We ordered Bianca Pizza with meatballs. We did get charged for the meatballs but there were indeed no meatballs on the pie. Not the end of the world but disappointing.

The other is more of a suggestion. The food came barely warm. I’m not sure if you have insulated delivery packs but it seems like maybe not.

Flavor was on point so I do want to stress I would like to give it another shot.“

“Perfect!🚀 Must try pastas and wines🍝🍷🍕🌯“

“We were with a wedding party. They knocked it out of the park. I was really pleased with how well orchestrated the event was, feeding fifty people really good food at the perfect pace for a pleasant Evening. It was loud of course, and we had a subset of the full menu, but really good overall. Great work, Vito's.“

“Delicious ❣️Enjoyed every bite❣️“

“I have been here several times to celebrate different occasions like today we celebrated our wedding anniversary and like always food and dessert was delicious. 😋“

“Best Italian food I have ever had, hands down!“

“We didn't have to wait long...The food was great! Everything was very fresh. Our services was also great. And they have plenty of Employees ♥️.We will be going back soon!“

“Our first experience was last night. I don’t know why we haven’t been here years ago. It’s very comfortable inside with a medium size bar area, booths, and tables. We had excellent service and the food was very fresh and delicious. I’m a pizza snob . Their pie had a tasty sauce . Not too sweet and fresh mozzarella. The house salad was great with their creamy Italian dressing. I only wish it was a larger portion because I could eat that every day.“

“awesome food! great service! tasty drinks!“

“We had Lasagna and Pizza. The Pizza was outstanding and definitely one of the best we've had in this area. The thin crust was cooked perfectly and had a nice crunch. The sauce and toppings were fresh and flavorful. The Lasagna was saucy and again, cooked perfectly. The meat on top had a great flavor and we will get both again!“

“Went tonight first time at new place. Food was even better than old place. If we don't order through Grub Hub will definitely go in person“

“My husband and I took our 13 year old daughter and one of her friends to dinner on a Saturday evening around 8 pm. Dinner was fantastic as it always is. Our food was delicious and the service was excellent. I would highly recommend sitting at the bar if you’re able to. It’s our favorite place to dine when the restaurant is busy.“

“I am from ny and this true ny pizza Its the best i have had in Jax True sicilian pizza U will not be disappointed“

“Great food, dessert, and mocktails!!!!😋😋😋Love the music and vibe for meet ups with friends, family and date night💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽Thank you to our wonderful waitress Daphne H. for the great recommendations and service 🥰🥰🥰“

“Went to Mandola’s yesterday for the first time and had a wonderful experience. Everyone was super friendly. The food was amazing! Branden the manager was very nice and made sure we had everything we needed. We had a piece of the chocolate cake and some gelato which was absolutely delicious! We most definitely will be back very soon!“

“what an amazing discovery! Dennis was our server.he was top notch ! explained how they daily make their fresh dough as well as sauces! They have a buffet full of Italian items! chicken parm. Best eggplant with different pizzas and more. if you are a calamari lover. By far the best! ordered an appetizer. huge portions. we couldn't resist we also took an order to go. Dennis is top knotch and Gary what an amazing chef well worth trying. You will be back!“

“We had a great experience at Vino’s tonight!!
The Pizza was delicious and the “ Rosseta ” pasta was really amazing!!
We loved the super friendly service. Today Yafa served us, her explanations where super clear and she’s very nice and sweet! We will definitely return very soon.“

“One of the best Happy Hours. Drinks are excellent and 1/2 price appetizers are very good. Wish they would add Fried ravioli. Would be great with their marinara sauce. We had a Thursday "special" meal. It was the best beef stroganoff we have ever had! Should be on the menu, even though it isn't Italian.“

“First I'm apologized to Olive Garden because they took care of me. They got my order right and there was no problems. And I should have just called and talked to somebody in the first place instead of posting a bad post. Hopefully Olive garden can forgive me and this is still my favorite restaurant.“

“The best Italian food in the Jacksonville area! Friendly and warn service, fantastic atmosphere, and reasonable prices! My family and I will be back!“

“Always absolutely no problems at this location with food and speed. Only problem I've had was one time the older man waiter with heavy accent chased me and my son to the door saying you have to pay causing a scene embarrassing us because he didnt look at the table to see we left cash. He should be fired for that but I still see him there often when I go Margo is the best waitress ever“

“Great food. Great service.“

“We have been hoping for a local pizza place we can go to. We live in south Hampton so location wise it’s perfect. Good price and the food is fantastic. Highly recommend.“

“Dr. Courtney Whiting is the best that I have ever had. There is no doubt in my mind she cares about my girl. She always does what’s best for her even getting down on the floor with her to make her feel at ease. Holly has always been wonderful to as a nurse. I am 100% confident in their care for Izzy. I consider Dr Whiting Family as she takes care of what’s most important to me and does it with love, compassion, wisdom, and passion. I am so grateful to her. I would never allow anyone else to care for my Izzy except her.“

“I had there food delivered and was so amazed by not only the quality of the food But to me one of the best in Jax“

“Thanks to our attentive and knowledgeable waiter, Sebastien we had a wonderful experience. The service, drinks and ambience were exemplary, and the food was quite good. The salmon was delicious, but the branzino was slightly overcooked. The dessert was unbelievably delicious! Overall, the flavors were tasty and we will definitely be back.“

“We went for lunch for the first time today! DELICIOUS! We wish we had gone sooner. My husband and I had the meat lovers pizza which was loaded with toppings! Crust was perfect and had a crisp bottom. Cheesy bread. There was no shortage of cheese on that baby. We loved it. My buddy had the eggplant parmigian pizza and said it was really good and the eggplant was well done and not slimey. We will be back!!“

“LOVE VINOS!!!!!! Baymeadows location is the very best!! Omar is THE MAN !! They truly treat their guests like family and the food is top notch :) recommend their lemon pepper wings“

“Delicious! Come for the delicious pasta and pizza and stay for the gelato! Great service.“

“Awesome food!! Best pizza in the area! Love the thin crispy crust!! Will definitely be going back in the near future. Highly recommend. 5 star!“

“D’Fontana Pizzeria and Ristorante is a MVP here in GCS! The new owners have revitalized this restaurant. In my opinion, the food quality has improved. The pizzas are delicious, with perfectly crisp crusts and fresh ingredients. They make their sauces in house, not from a can. The pasta dishes are just as impressive, tasteful with authentic Italian flavors. My personal favorite dish is the eggplant parmigiana which they cook to perfection. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make every visit enjoyable. Definitely worth a visit if you haven’t been since the change in ownership.“

“What a fun place, has weekly schedule of events! Has many large screen tastes to watch football or baseball games on!
Had the 18" 2 topping pizza special. Best pizza from a brick oven! Not heavy on sauce either!
Family place with video games too!

Parking: Lots of parking in evening as is only business open in strip mall!

Kid-friendliness: Fun for the whole family of a group of adults!

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access and ample handi-cap parking spa es.“

“We had our work Christmas Party at V Pizza in Fleming Island. We had a great time! Andre the manager took excellent care of us and made our party really special. Alex made us great drinks and provided super service to us throughout the night. There is a super nice outdoor patio where we spent the evening. The live music made it so much fun! Thank you guys so much.“

“Our family had a huge pizza order. And Shawn made sure everything was right. He double checked everything before I even left the store!“

“Vino’s Pizza and Italian Cuisine is an absolute gem! I’ve been eating here for many years, and every single time, they deliver nothing short of excellence. The food is consistently delicious, with the perfect balance of flavors that make you want to savor every bite. Whether it’s their mouthwatering pizza, flavorful pastas, or their rich, savory sauces, Vino’s truly knows how to deliver top-notch Italian cuisine.

But it’s not just the food that keeps me coming back – the service here is exceptional. The staff always go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed, and they genuinely care about your dining experience. It’s rare to find a place where the service is just as incredible as the food, but Vino’s hits the mark on both.

If you’re looking for a fantastic meal with friendly and attentive service,“

“Been coming here for years. Great pizza, very good crust and sauce. Delicious“

“We stopped in for lunch and the food was great (pizza and lasagna) and the service was great also, Thank you Rick! We will definitely be back. Side note my Mom and Grannie used to love coming here when my Grannie was still with us GOD Bless you Grannie ?“

“We recently bought 2 cheese slices and 1 pepperoni slice. The cashier tried to charge me for a pepperoni and sausage slice which costs more. Good thing I was watching the register as she was ringing it up. The pizza slices tasted great. A bit greasy. The pizza slices are huge slices. A bit pricey. Just watch your order when the cashier rings it up. I saw previous comments about being charged more than they should.“

“I used to order Rosati's up north all the time. Now that I'm down in Florida, glad to see I can get a legit taste of home. Thin Crust Pizza, Italian Beef and Calzone, were all great!“

“I like pizzas, but Marco’s pizza one of the my favorite. This time is as always the best: it was medium size “garden + extra adds” (looks more like deluxe) - Juicy, crispy base but soft enough, lots of filling, super tasty, Better than homemade! For two people it was more than enough. Recommend that place and this pizzas brand 👍“