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“

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

“Delicious ❣️Enjoyed every bite❣️“

“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“

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

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“As always the food as well as service were excellent. The Manager, Will, made his way throughout the restaurant and greeted every Customer’s table, allowing the customers to feel they thoughts and experience mattered. Surprisingly, several tables were having Birthday Celebrations and he led the way via song. Very five Star Experience.“

“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“

“Carmines Pie House is an absolute gem! The pizza was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection with a crispy crust and high-quality toppings. The menu offers plenty of great options, and everything we tried was delicious. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and provided excellent service from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with family or friends. If you're looking for outstanding pizza and a fantastic dining experience, Carmines Pie House is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended!“

“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“

“When I walked in, I was greeted with a smile in a hello and directed to a clean table by Monali.. sweet lady I told her I wasn’t that hungry and she offered me the kids menu lol having some friends in at Mayo Clinic. I was not that hungry. The food was piping hot delicious Roberto knows how to cook that is for sure the meat raviolis were tender and delicious and flavorful the cheese pizza I had to have. I was only able to eat one New York style slice it was huge! It’s a very quiet atmosphere. They offer beer and wine and I would recommend you all try it.“

“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.“

“Went Saturday night for our anniversary. Owner was there too greet us and invite us to our table. Starting with the clams casino and finishing with the best desert we've ever had. Great job making our choice of restaurants the correct one , hope to see you soon.“

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

“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.“

“Awesome food and service.“

“First of all our server Cliff was excellent. We'll be back with hopes to see him. Everything was pretty typical. My food seemed a little weak. Other dishes at the table were fine. To be fair, I don't eat cheese. But... I'll post a picture of website photo vs what actually was served when I ordered it no cheese.“

“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 🥰🥰🥰“

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

“Best experience out to eat my wife and I have had in a long time food was fresh and so delicious. Service was amazing and the owner was so friendly. You can tell he loves what he does because it shows throughout the restaurant. This is our new date night spot!“

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

“Everything was good not great. I was able to park near the front door for free. I was seated right away. We ordered the lasagna, chicken parmasan, endless bread and salad. The chicken parmasan had a good taste and well seasoned. I enjoyed the lasagna. The lasagna tasted good not great. I enjoyed the atmosphere and I had a great window table. I would recommend Olive Garden for the entire family.“

“Jeremiah our server was just so kind and pleasant, really made us feel like family! We had him and several other staff continually check on us to make sure all our needs were met. The music and Bianca is perfect and you cannot beat the value of the soup and salad special with bread sticks! The rest of the menu is always good!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“