46 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 have been a regular here for a while. I don’t know how to title this review but if I could I would call it, “How not to be a Karen in a Restaurant.”
I come here during the week almost daily to sit at the bar and get work done that I had no time for during my school day. The happy hour prices are also a great bonus!
I come here because the staff is warm and like family, and just as important, the food is awesome and you can tell that the GM Zee takes pride in all aspects of this wonderful spot.
Today I had to take a half day from work and had the opportunity to come in early for lunch. I also must disclose I have extensive hospitality management experience, and that I’m not an entitled human being.
I saw something today that should be on everyone’s DON’T EVER DO THIS list.
I can’t help but pay attention to what’s going on around me. I was at the bar when I noticed a scene starting. 2 women and a child were dining with one of the best servers I’d ever had. Apparently their order was running behind. The server was on top of it and got Zee (The GM) involved. They had ordered an item that takes a long time to cook and an app that should’ve come out faster than it did. Both Zee and the server apologized and offered other items while they waited.
Here’s the WTH Karen part. This woman jumped up and chased the GM down to tell him he was rude. I’m sorry, offering to help is not rude. The man has a game face because he cares. Her entitled self got up and yelled at him in public. I’m embarrassed for her and how our society is devolving. Don’t be a Karen.“

“Love this place, real people cooking with Love “ Italians “ 🇮🇹“

“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“

“Small piano bar vibes. Absolutely love this spot! Tasty food and drinks and wonderful service!“

“We happened to find Poppy’s on Trip Advisor and boy were we delighted. The atmosphere is authentic, food is exceptional and friendly staff. Would highly recommend.“

“AMAZING!!! warm inviting atmosphere, food deliciously prepared. Generous serving size. FAMILY OWNED! you feel the love through the food. Husband had the calzone (with ricotta), I had pepperoni pizza. I could've eaten the marinara sauce by itself!!! So delicious!“

“The food is fantastic. We dined here on two different occasions. The service is perfect, the owner said hello to all the tables. My favorites are mussels appetizer and veal piccata. The only issue would be they don’t allow you switch the pasta for the healthier option“

“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!“

“This is by far the best Italian Food I have ever had in Jacksonville.“

“Yummy, good quality food. The chicken parm was tender and the desserts were amazing.“

“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“

“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!“

“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“

“We were starving and grabbed a quick cheese pizza on our way out if a market. We immediately had to come find this page just so we could leave a review. This was one of the tastiest cheese pizzas we’ve had! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Manager completely took care of us after an off start. We were shown incredible hospitality. Thanks again for your kindness.“

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

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

“Wonderful service by Lacey. Delicious food. Definite new favorite 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.“

“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 🥰🥰🥰“

“Even though others are rated well the only place we've liked is Bronx House so far. The pizza is thin and crispy and we like their ready to eat variety for by the slice ordering. We just wish we could order at the counter. We dont need the full-service experience for a couple slices and soda.“

“I absolutely love this place! I come here all the time for all sorts of occasions and am always welcomed by kind staff, served great food, and have an amazing time with friends and family! I adore their mozzarella sticks, tiramisu, and meatballs!“

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

“Me and my sister came in late at night, Scott was our server, and all i have to say is that he did an amazing job! Super friendly, great pace throughout the service, and showed up to the table with a smile each time. He anticipated our needs perfectly. GIVE HIM A RAISE!“

“Delicious fresh food, non existent wait time, incredible atmosphere. Taylor, our server made us feel right at home and was very accommodating! My wife’s drink was absolutely divine and my buddy’s was delicious, I got the sweet red moscato and I was oh so satisfied. 10/5 stars, I will be back! Best birthday dinner in years!“

“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.“

“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.“

“If you live in Jax and haven’t been to mamas you’re simply just missing out. The pasta, the sauces, the wings, the pizza, the apps…. I can’t stay away I have tried something new every single time and have yet to be let down. I have not had truly good authentic Italian like this since New York!“

“Quiet. Highly recommend on Chat gpt Clean perfect happy hour. Great wings and fresh pizza Dena was so personable at the bar and explained everything“

“Great food. Great service.“

“OMG the food is awesome! Chicken parm is spot on. Had a specialty taco pizza made. Corey knocked it out of the park!! Green Cove Springs, with this restaurant you are officially on the map!“

“I’ll just put it out there. Renna’s pizza is amazing. We have loved their pizza since… forever. For many years I would literally order pizza on my way home from work every Friday and bring it home to the fam. Then Covid happened and they closed. It was a sad day. But they are back!!! Taking over the old Tijuana Flats store front in the Publix shopping center on Southside and Baymeadows. A great spot! The pizza recipe is the same. Lots of the menu items are the same (I’m looking at you, cannolis). 🙏 The atmosphere needs a little warmth, I think. It seems a bit too bright and sterile. But I’m not noticing too much of the super white walls while I’m scarfing down delicious pizza. Kudos to the manager that night we showed up with a party of 14. He pulled all the available tables together for us so we could sit together, even though they already had another large party there before us. We were going to leave but he quickly accommodated us. They were very kind and had great service. I don’t know if my wallet or waistline can afford pizza every Friday night like the old days, but we are thrilled to have Renna’s back in the ‘hood.
Welcome back! We hope you have lots of success and stick around for a long time!“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“Never had a bad meal. Waitresses are alllways the best. Food is Great. I remember when they were at a gas station. It was still good. The waitress today at noon was absolutely great. Try it just remember. You get more food than you might think“

“I love the chicken it was so good. it was my first time here my dad took me. I got chicken wings. My mom got the lasagna. It was delicious and they’re powdered donuts with the raspberry sauce. It was really good dessert The waiter was extremely nice to give us dessert a 9 year old made this lol“

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

“We love stopping at Renna’s for a quick and delicious bite. If you grew up in the area you’ve enjoyed them for a very long time. The Argyle location just celebrated 50 years! Staff is incredibly kind and the food is perfect for fast casual meal!!“

“I eat here at least once a week. This place is absolutely amazing, and everyone on staff is friendly and patient. Love this place!“

“I had an absolutely amazing experience at Marco's Pizza! The food was hot, fresh, and delicious, but what truly made our visit standout was the staff. Lauren and James were incredible! They provided top-tier customer service, were extremely welcoming, and made sure everything was perfect with our order. It is rare to find such friendly and attentive service these days. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended!“