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.“

“I’ve walked past this business but never stopped in. But now, I’m so very glad I did. The NY pizza is exactly how I had it in New York. Ordered the thin crust slices but had no idea how big it was. I had more than enough to enjoy. The service was top-notch! Not only from the server but also from the Manager. My compliments to all the staff for making the experience magical! Absolutely ♥️♥️♥️ the ambiance - reminded me of Woodstock, NY.

All and all, I give Moon Dog Pie an A++++“

“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“

“Best Italian I’ve had since Patti’s closed down MANY years ago!!! My Chicken Parm was delicious! Waitress was very attentive (sometimes they are not with a single mommy and a child). The salad and wine was great too. Only thing I would change is to offer customers fresh grated Parmesan when the food is served. I had to ask for it and waited for a few minutes for it to come as my food was getting cold. Overall great experience. We will be back!! Oh, and I tipped about 23% because waitress was so awesome!! I think her name was Lauren or Laura. Very close to my name. Lol We will be back!! 😁“

“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!!“

“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. 😋“

“Although I never noticed the restaurant next to Walmart, I found it on a food delivery app and decided to give it a chance, and I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food, the generous portions, and reasonable prices. I would definitely order again.“

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

“Delicious ❣️Enjoyed every bite❣️“

“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!“

“love the pizza and calzones. the calzones DO have ricotta cheese. I forgot to take a picture.“

“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!“

“The food is exceptional, the staff and the owner are all great people. Do yourself a favor, go and try some of the best Italian food in NE Florida.“

“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“

“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 🥰🥰🥰“

“Our bartender, Pinky, was amazing! So friendly, knowledgeable, and personable. We love coming here and having our drinks at the bar with her!“

“Came here 5 months ago. We had a new waiter and he was very overwhelmed. The manager apologized and took care of the issues we had. She asked us to come back at a later date and give them another chance. On 23 July we came to celebrate a birthday dinner. Our Waiter Nicki was absolutely fabulous. He came out and sang happy birthday to my daughter by himself. Drinks. Apps, and food were all served quickly and in a professional manner. Thank you Nicki for the great service. We will be back again because of you.“

“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“

“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!“

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

“For a little neighborhood place in fruit cove, their food is excellent and made with love! New York style pizza has a great crust and lots of toppings. The pasta is cooked to perfection with so much flavor in the sauces you’ll be back to enjoy another one.
Run don’t walk to this great little neighborhood spot.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Today was a bit mind-blowing. Something changed at this location that exceeded my family's expectations. The server Gus is someone we never thought would stand out. Dined in tonight on 07/18/2025. He was very professional, polite, and friendly, and the service was super fast and top-notch. Of the 44 years of being alive, I honestly don't think I've ever experienced a server that amazing. He, no lie, needs to be promoted to general manager. He puts Chick-fil-A customer service to shame. First time I've seen a restaurant manager come out to the tables and ask how everything was. Look, when you're almost done with the salad and breadsticks, he already has a new replacement before you can blink. Wait for refill on drink? Not him. He makes sure you get topped off. I ordered the Unlimited soup, salad, and breadstick because Zuppa Toscana is my favorite, and when I'm almost at the bottom, he already has another one ready for me. There is no need to call him or look around. He's already there. Plus, he does it with a genuine smile. It's very upsetting that this is the first time in my life I get to meet an amazing person like him. I can see him a very rich and successful man in the future.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“Went here with friends for the first time last night. The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were very generous. Between us, we had two deep dish specialty pizzas, three appetizers and a sub. There was so much to choose from and each of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Tasty, fresh, hot, impressive! Staff was super friendly & welcoming too. Cute decor inside and comfy, clean seating. We’ll be back!“

“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“

“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.“

“The BEST pizza and authentic Italian food around! 100% recommend!! The Chicken Piccata and Chicken Marsala are phenomenal!“

“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!“

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

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

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

“Best sports bar in Clay County...... I think thats wrong. It's the best Sports Bar in Clay County and surrounding counties. Food is great, staff is always great, and best of all Saturdays when THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY is playing this place is rocking and rolling. Live DJ, fresh Buckeyes, and a place you can take your family to cheer on your team!!“

“I ordered through the website and it was sent out via Doordash, which is usually fine, but this time my drivers car broke down on the side of the road. I understand things happen that's out of our control, so I called the store and Marie was super helpful in resolving the issue!“

“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 ?“

“Seriously don't understand why I haven't been here before now. This is hands down the best pizza I have had in the Mandarin area. And the Greek salad was an added bonus. Prices are good. Service is fast and friendly. Beer selection is slim with bottles only, and we thought the wine was a bit pricy but not too bad. Wishing for some craft drafts, but no matter, we will be back.“

“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!“