50 Best Italian Restaurants near Indian Rocks Beach

“Always a place I enjoy from the food to the atmosphere to the warm and friendly welcome. Host James and server Maria were most attentive and the food (grouper special and veal marsala) were excellent.“

“Great food! All of the staff were super friendly — specifically Jose! Highly recommend the pizza.“

“Excellent pasta and pinsa (pizza). Super casual with al fresco dining.“

“Great staff, great food, great atmosphere inside and outside!“

“As I entered it was friendly and warm feeling. Great staff. The Chef extremely friendly and helpful with menu. Food was delicious and the taste is Italian indeed. The food presentation was on point. I requested extra meatballs and they were eager to please and truly worth it. Definitely my new Italian spot moving forward.
Thank you Forchetta for an extraordinary experience.“

“we were driving by this pizzeria frequently and never stopped in. we finally did last night and were pleasantly surprised at the quality and taste of the pies. highly recommended to all. nice young couple from Long island trying to get established. we are recommending this place to all. it was delicious and super fresh ingredients...“

“The food, service, and atmosphere was excellent. Very relaxing dinner.“

“This is my favorite restaurant in Tampa Bay. The food is excellent. The surroundings are so warming and aesthetic. I love the creative chef and all the homemade bread, pasta, creative salads. Highly recommend this treat!!!!“

“I went to eat here for the first time today with friends I used to work with. We heard that the owner used to work at Italia Mia which is now closed and now own this restaurant. We always had a salad and pizza there so we ordered the same thing here. The sausage, pepperoni and mushroom pizza was absolutely delicious. The thin crust was incredible!! Nice ambience also.“

“Was not used to or prepared for the crust. I was educated on what Chicago Pizza truly is by a native LOL it is a very thin crispy crust, but it is not like a New York City where you can pick up a piece of pizza and fold it in your hands. It is very crispy it was still pretty good“

“Sal is amazing! I have visited his store since the late 70s. Still awesome products and the vintage vibe I remember as a kid! Thank you!“

“Delicious pizza! Had the deluxe. Loved the crust and the cheese. Plenty of topping. Now one of our fave pizzas ever! Wings were good. Needed more sauce. Was surprised they charged for blue cheese but it was good. We will crave this pizza!!“

“The food and service are always excellent!“

“Good food, good service, good prices, nice atmosphere. It's all good!“

“Just like the good old days! Everyone is friendly and the food is amazingly good. Stop by and check out the local's hangout and have a draft beer while watching the Rays game.“

“I have enjoyed many Italian restaurants in my home state of NJ, and this is by far a top notch restaurant! The food and staff are phenomenal and unmatched. I recommend this to anyone who visits the area!“

“An unforgettable experience at Valetino! I don’t even know where to begin—Valetino was absolutely incredible from start to finish. The moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality. The atmosphere was charming and elegant, but still felt cozy and welcoming. Now let’s talk about the food—wow. Every single dish we tried wasn’t just delicious; it was meaningful. It truly felt like each plate told a story. The flavors were layered, rich, and thoughtful, like someone had poured their heart into every recipe. You could taste the passion and tradition behind it all. And the service? Beyond exceptional. Daniel and Mateo were phenomenal—attentive, kind, and full of great recommendations. They made the entire experience feel personal and special. It’s rare to find service that makes you feel both like royalty and like family at the same time. We came to Valetino to celebrate our anniversary, and it was the perfect place to do it. From the food to the ambiance to the service—everything about this restaurant made our night unforgettable. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Great restaurant. Not like a chain at all. Fantastic staff too!!“

“I had an amazing experience at Olive Garden, thanks to our incredible server, Jordan! From the moment we sat down, Jordan was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. The unlimited breadsticks and salad were fresh and delicious, and our drinks were always refilled without having to ask. I ordered the Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara, and it was absolutely perfect—creamy, flavorful, and cooked just right. Jordan went above and beyond and we enjoyed our time there. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy good food. Big thanks to Jordan for making our night extra special—I’ll definitely be back!“

“Omg❣️✨️Amanda was my waitress she's so sweet. I was unsure of the "Tour of Italy" and she recommended I give it a try and let me tell you!!! IT WAS DELICIOUS! It's been a really long time since I've been to an Olive Garden and this one has made me change the way I have viewed olive garden for many years. This location has become one of my new go too restaurants.“

“Absolutely Delicious Pizza!🍕“

“Fettuccine primavera had a good blend of vegetables, including squash. Sauce seemed buttery and homemade. There was a bit of spice but nothing overbearing or offensive. Bread and salad was good too. Food was still hot when delivered by Doordash on bike.“

“Fast service and the food was delicious!“

“Cozy atmosphere GREAT FOOD! One of our Go-to's!“

“Great food, amazing atmophere, awesome service.“

“I ordered blackened chicken Alfredo and it was a 10/10. Chris ordered chicken parm and he also loved it.“

“Enjoyable evening with delicious food and amazing service from Nicole. Food was all so very fresh, the chicken was so tender. Service was wonderful and we cannot wait to return. Nicole was so accommodating and professional. Thank you Carrabba's for such a great night!“

“Stumbled upon this cracking little place today after travelling up from Portsmouth for an MRI scan. Carbonara was out of this world and my only complaint was against myself for not realising they did large portions...so ended up ordering twice as it was so good. I’ll be making a trip over town next time I’m up there - 10/10“

“The food was incredible. Pasta made from scratch. Fresh ingredients and flavorful sauces. It was one of the best Italian meals I have had since being in Italy.“

“First time in 10.30.24
Service was awesome, very friendly! The pizza is fresh and delicious, the crust is crispy and perfect! We enjoyed a large pie half pep & pineapple with a slice from the window(so delicious) not to mention the bathrooms are exceptionally clean! We will definitely be back!!“

“I Love these two wonderful people! My husband and I would go to their restaurant for years and I’m thrilled they have their catering business! Food is authentic and the very best fresh ingredients!“

“I very seldom write a review but our experience at Gigis on Treasure Island last night was exceptional. The food was excellent but even if it had not been, the service was so exceptional we would not have noticed. I called him the ghost server. Every time I would start to ask for something it was already on our table and we never saw it delivered. If you want exceptional service ask for Hiram the next time you eat there. You will not be disappointed.“

“The pizzas are great we ordered the buffalo chicken pizza and it was fantastic. But the pasta entrees are my family’s favorite. The pasta puttanesca is truly amazing. We have been here a few times and we order it with shrimp or blackened chicken. The portions are American Italian so you will have some to take home. The house salad is also excellent. The Italian Margarita is a refreshing drink after a few hours in the burning sun.“

“First time dining here and it was an amazing dinner! The food is delicious and the service was top notch. Susan and all the staff really made us feel welcome. Great atmosphere for date night and gathering with friends and family. Recommend the Caprese App, Chicken Piccata, and Bacon, Pear, Blue Cheese Flatbread and the Red Sangria.“

“had the spaghetti and meatballs and it was absolutely phenomenal! tasted just like mom used to make . those meatballs were sooooo good i was sad when they were gone! definitely returning for more. my only criticism would be the desserts were a bit warm ( cheesecake and peanut butter pie) took them home and chilled them before i ate them. but i will definitely be back!“

“The best view friendly , special everything 🤗🤗🤗“

“We are here from Michigan on vacation and decided to give this pizza joint a try. This is one of the best pizza’s that I have ever had, and I’ve had many. I should add that the service is also great and every one of the employees greeted us as we walked in. Will definitely be returning when we come back to Florida.“

“Amazingly delicious! Fabulous service and beautiful deck on the waterfront!! It’s everything a dining experience should be…“

“Food was awesome! Great place to stop.“

“I currently live in Jacksonville. Whenever I come back to St Pete, my trip always consists of Spiro's homemade Spanikopita, pasta salad and chicken Lemon soup. The staff is friendly and always service with a 😊.“

“If you decide to use a third party app to make you money or reduce your costs, take shared responsibility for service or lack of service. Don't pass the buck. If may not matter to a multi billion dollar but for a small local business it does! BE BETTER!“

“Scallops Sinatra and rolls were delicious. Chicken parm reminded me of a college cafeteria. Staff was friendly.“

“I first had Zein’s as takeout and my boyfriend was the one who picked it up. It was some of the best pizza I’ve ever had! I had to go see the place for myself, so next time I went with him and got to meet the mastermind behind the pies. He told us all about his process to make the pizzas, the ingredients (top level cheese from Italy!), and the story behind the place. Super lovable guy who really knows his stuff on pizza. He let us know he was from NY and it all made sense, since NY pizza is my favorite and I’ve never had any that measured up in Florida. This pizza really scratches the itch for that amazing NY pizza I crave all the time. The crust is perfect, and the toppings he uses just take it over the top. Highly recommend the Supreme pizza. Next time we will try the white pizza, which he highly recommended. The place itself is definitely unique… you’ll see when you visit. We will be getting Zein’s as often as we can justify it lol“

“Soooo refreshing to enjoy a true, delicious, fresh Italian Pizza! This little gem in the plaza with Publix is tucked away, but what a gem. Calzoni, meatballs, chianti, tiramisu, cappuccino… absolute heaven! So happy to have discovered it :) Bon Appetit!“

“Untouchables Pasta & Pizza provides my family with A+ service. Everyone there is very friendly and the food is amazing. Best in the area in my opinion Highly recommend“

“Best Alfredo we have ever had! Large portions and all delicious. Very friendly owner and staff.“

“Amazing dinner tonight! We loved everything we had! Amazing menu with so many options. Such fresh ingredients! We had the white pizza, chicken Parmesan, spaghetti and meatballs, pepperoni/meatball Stromboli, mozzarella sticks, knots and medium wings! Can't wait to come back and try more things!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️“

“Outstanding dining experince“