50 Best Italian Restaurants in Jacksonville

“Amazing food and amazing people! Thank you for a wonderful experience.“

“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“

“What an amazing experience coming here. The portions are huge (enough for 2 meals), the food was fresh and very tasteful. I got the eggplant parmesan and it was great, you can tell the mariana sauce was freshly made. Plus it was warm and friendly when you first walk in, if I could give this place 10 stars, I would!“

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

“Celenos Bistro https://celenosbistro.com/ Celeno's Bistro has the best tasting Italian Food I have ever tasted. I especially like that they have both a lunch buffet and dinner buffet, so I can sample several of there delicious menu items in one visit. They have added a salad bar to the buffet that has a variety of items and it is extremely fresh. The hot items usually include spaghetti, meatballs, sausage and peppers, chicken Alfredo, roasted chicken, lasagna, garlic knots and sometimes chicken Marsala and other specialties. The buffet also includes a slice of pizza. I especially think the homemade meatballs and sausage are excellently prepared (very tasty) and the tomato sauces used with the meatballs and sausage/peppers are the best I've tasted. The atmosphere is pleasant and charming and the service is friendly and efficient. They have an extensive menu of a la carte items that I have seen served to other guests and everything looks and smells delicious. The customers always comment how good their selections are and how generous the portions are. The prices are also very reasonable. I would highly recommend that people do themselves a favor and check out this little taste of heaven, both the buffet and the regular menu. I have been going there for about one year and plan to go there often. Oh, and I also want to try some of their Mediterranean/Mid-eastern/Turkish menu items, as those are some of my favorite cuisines. They look really tasty“

“I was born and raised on Long Island NY! I left NY in 1978 and have NEVER HAD A PIZZA THAT REMINDED OF WHAT PIZZA SHOULD REALLY TASTE LIKE IT DID IN MY CHILDHOOD! UNTIL I HAD PIZZA FROM VITO'$! LOVE IT FRESH INGREDIENTS SUBURB TASTE! TRUE TRADITIONAL ITALIANO COOKING! YOU HAVE TO TRY THE EGG PLANT PIZZA! IT IS TO DYE FOR!“

“Josephine’s is so underrated! Always a great meal and great service! Date night or family night it’s always the perfect spot!“

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

“Our favorite place, and where I take any visitors I may have. Always delicious.“

“Fantastic food and service! We found this place while on vacation and were impressed!“

“Delicious ❣️Enjoyed every bite❣️“

“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!“

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

“Just love this restaurant! Food is amazing... when I'm coming to Jacksonville always make my reservation in advance. Can be busy especially on Saturday night!“

“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!“

“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 just had our rehearsal dinner there this evening. The staff was amazing and supportive. The food was amazing. They were very accommodating to our food allergies. I’m so grateful and recommend them for any events you might have coming up!“

“I ordered the family meal of the Lasagna & bread sticks & salad Was delicious and I had enough for 2 night it came with 12 bread sticks & 2 large salad 🥗 we're can you order $100. And it lasted for 2 days meals and that's 3 myself and my wife and my daughter eating dinner that's $50. A night and enjoy it thanks Olivia garden 5 Star ⭐✨ All the way from ordering to the Cook and having everything else part plate 🍽️ and I hope the manger let his staff know I will be ordering again“

“Very fun pizza joint. Menu is stacked with all sorts of subs and entrees. We sat at the bar (fun) and tried the Chicago Deep Dish. Not fair, we're both from Chicago but they could definitely sell this pizza in Chicago. Wait staff was great and the vibe was eclectic.“

“I am on a low carb diet and read RAVE reviews about this place! I was able to have delicious pizza with a chicken crust thin and crispy. It was ridiculously good! The whole 10 inch pizza was 900 calories and like 18 carbs. The server was very attentive and nice. The chill atmosphere and delicious food mean that I will now be a repeat customer for life. Again I say...... I was able to eat delicious pizza on a low carb diet!!“

“Amazing good food, service was fantastic and the most friendly staff“

“I ordered from here for the first time yesterday. Didn’t expect too much, just hungry and wanted some good cheese pizza. When i took my first bite, i honestly think i almost passed out. The cheese was perfect, the crust was amazing, and the sauce just absolutely tasted heavenly. I would spend so much money on this place if i could. 10/10, WILL try again.“

“hey y'all. absolutely authentic Italian food and never have I been disappointed. I started going when he opened the doors. Miss him so much and others I can't name everyone but these folks are real.“

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

“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 🥰🥰🥰“

“The bourbon dinner was a great experience. The food was delicious. I especially loved the Spicy Rigatoni Bolognese. The pork chop was huge and I definitely have another meal or two with my leftovers. Thank you David for always hosting a great event and taking good care of us! Treating us like part of the family keeps us coming back. ❤️“

“Great stop right off I-95 at River City Marketplace. This location is consistently fast with hot breadsticks and fresh salad. The dining area is clean, handles large lunch groups well, and the staff is incredibly attentive. Perfect spot for a quick, reliable meal.“

“The absolute best Italian restaurant I have ever experienced. The food is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere is welcoming and allows you to talk to your table without having to shout to hear over the music. This will definitely be the place to eat at when I’m in Jacksonville“

“Awesome food and service.“

“So delicious! We just enjoyed our dinner at La Cena, Jacksonville. We had the Veal Bolognese and halibut with lemon and capers. The cannolis were the best I’ve ever had and I’ve had them in the North-End Boston. (Little Italy)
Old world feel, warm environment. Delicious bread sticks and home made bread.“

“Have been to Matt’s many times and absolutely love everything I’ve ordered. I was stationed in Sicily for two years, you can close your eyes and the phenomenon of flavor will take you there. This is truly a family restaurant, warm, welcoming……makes one feel at home. Warms my heart.“

“I’ve been coming since they opened and they have the best customer service and the best salads/ pizza!“

“The establishment offers an excellent selection of pizzas. The pricing structure is quite reasonable, providing good value. Furthermore, the service staff are commendably pleasant and helpful. This combination makes for a highly satisfactory dining experience. I would recommend this place for a casual meal.“

“enjoyed the food 🍗🍝🥖🍕can’t wait to try the other selections on the menu in the near future ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤩“

“Brandon was our server and I must say he was the most attentive and patient server I've seen in a long time. My mom is disabled and very hard of hearing and he was so very patient with her.
Brandon needs to be promoted as he is very awesome!“

“Faith is such a wonderful server/bartender
She suggested a new appetizer for me (Calabrian hot honey chicken bites) and I absolutely have a new favorite that I will be back for
It’s delicious
And Faith is wonderful!“

“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!“

“Love going to V Pizza!! This time was extra special as we got to customize our pie and turn the summer special Fig Sandwich into a pizza! It was delicious 10/10 service as always.“

“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.“

“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 went as a bus group. The service was excellent and the pizza and salad were the best I have ever had.“

“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.“

“Booths are too tight and uncomfortable but once seated they are fine. Great food and staff.“

“I place orders for our school on a weekly basis. The food is always fresh and delivered quickly. Bill is always a pleasure to work with as well as the delivery drivers. If there is an ever an issue (very rarely) Bill and his team handle it very quickly. This location is the best we have ever used and will continue to use. We highly recommend this location.“

“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“

“Loved the crust of the pizza and the service. Friendly atmosphere and very clean. The gentleman that greeted us may be the owner was very kind to everyone that came in. Must have many repeat customers because he knew a few that came in. The veggies on the pizza were fresh. I loved it! We had the supreme.“

“A true 5 star experience.
Super clean! Like wow clean.
So friendly! Fast service!
Absolutely delicious.

Best pizza/sub place Ive been to in Florida. Not even close. Meatball sub was really really good.
Great prices too!“

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

“I'm an invalid, and my husband picks me up their WONDERFUL Lasagna on Monday after work. It's perfectly seasoned.“

“Great food. Great service.“