50 Best Italian Restaurants near Lake Mary

“This is my absolute new favorite if you are anywhere near Lake Mary or the Orlando area. We ordered three appetizers. Had wine and cocktails and everything was delectable. The service was beyond amazing and the staff made us feel like family. I am usually extremely picky and always find at least one fault….i could not find one and this place. It makes me want to move to Florida. I can’t wait to go back!“

“We’ve been coming for lunch here for several years and the food is always fantastic! We are here most Sundays and Dylan always does a great job running around by himself. I would’ve given a 5 star review but poor Dylan could use some help on Sundays to reduce wait times and accuracy!“

“The food is always prepared perfectly. Chefs Tony and Ryan do an awesome job making sure everything is cooked to your liking. Annmarie and Amy make sure the customers are taken care of as far as drinks and service are concerned. Always friendly and accommodating. A very friendly atmosphere, great for a night out with friends or a date night.“

“Absolutely amazing. The customer service at the Lake Mary location was so great. Last week we wanted pizza and someone recommended Filomena’s to me so I ordered online. When I ordered it told me it would be delivered within an hour which was perfect. A few moments later I got a text message saying it was going to be 2 hours. Because of this I called to cancel and spoke with Justine. She was great and canceled the order for me. About 20 minutes later she called back to let me know that they deliver in house vs using DoorDash when using the website and that next time we should call to order to skip the third party. The fact that she called me back to tell me this is such great customer service. She needs to be given all the praise or a raise 👀🤣. Fast forward to tonight when I called to place a deliver order, she remembered me and was so great again. Even called the manager to see if they would deliver a little farther out of their radius. I seriously could not recommend you guys enough.“

“Food is fantastic. It’s a small place so you may have to wait for a little while, but I promise It’s worth the wait.“

“Awesome service. Great food. Best prices.“

“Absolutely phenomenal! This has got to be the BEST pizza I’ve had in ages. We stumbled upon this gem and completely fell in love. The menu may be short, but they excel in every single thing they serve—and I’d argue they do it better than anyone else out there. We kicked things off with the Burrata with white truffle oil and Prosciutto, and it was beyond delicious—a perfect start. Then came the pizzas: the Meat Lovers and Star Luca. Unreal! Every bite was bursting with flavor, and it’s hard to believe that each pizza could be as exceptional as the last. And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, we ended the meal with the Nutella Pizza with Bananas. How is it even possible for every single item to be this amazing? But it’s not just the food; the atmosphere and staff elevate the experience to a whole new level. Katherine, our server, was outstanding. She made us feel completely at home and had spot-on recommendations for everything. We even got to meet Marco, who may be the owner or GM, and either way, he’s clearly got a gift for running an extraordinary establishment. This place has officially won us over—we’re not just fans; we’re now loyal customers for life!“

“Antica Pizzeria Paul and Pam have an amazing ristorante…wonderful people from New Hampshire. Tim was [server] was top notch and customer focused. Eric is the pizzaiolo and he got real SKILLS 🍕 We had the pesto sampler-appetizer, Rigatoni IDA and the Angry Goat pizza. ALL of it was fresh, flavorful and high quality. Go today!!“

“The restaurant is in an interesting location in what appears to be an office building. That said, the atmosphere is upscale once you go inside. They have amazing drink selection. I got the hot honey pizza and it was amazing. Our server was Bella and she did a fantastic job. She made sure we did not run out of bread before our food arrived. She also did an amazing job ensuring our wine glass was not empty.“

“Delicious and fresh classic Italian paired with amazing service is a win win!! We are always are greeted with a smile and welcoming vibe. Love this place so much!“

“Today we found this gem ! The food and staff are superb! Portions are big and delicious!!We found our new lunch spot!! Best Italian food we found in Florida!“

“love Carrabba's...One of my favorite dishes there is the Chicken trio🤤...Their delicious Marsala sauce goes well with any protein...“

“This is our favorite pizza! My son won’t eat pizza from anywhere else unless he has no choice. The staff is wonderful and manages to give it a small- business feel without compromising quality. We tell everyone about it to make sure they are supported.“

“Get to Cafe Paisano immediately! My wife, daughter, and I found Cafe Paisano while we were staying in Longwood on vacation. I had already eaten, they got some takeout, and when I tasted the food, I knew we would be headed back before we left. Cafe Paisano is a smaller, cute place with indoor and outdoor seating. We brought 12 people and they were happy to accommodate us in no time. Our group ordered a variety of entrees and EVERYONE loved their meal. Pizza, lasagna, pasta, everyone was happy and the portions were large. Our server was a young lady, but she was amazing! She handled our large, rowdy group very well with the skill of someone who had been serving for decades. She is probably the best server I have ever had. Upon arriving and before leaving I spoke briefly with the owner and he makes you feel right at home. Living close to New Orleans, it's hard to find a restaurant that will beat our favorite places in the city, but this little spot right here is an absolute hidden gem. Whenever I am in Orlando I will be stopping in to dine with these great people. Longwood is lucky to have them.“

“We love Stefanos. We have never had a bad dish and the service is always on point. They’re amazing at accommodating large groups. Stefanos is my very picky Italian mom’s favorite spots to hit when she visits. :)“

“Food is amazing, will definitely try again!“

“The chicken quesadilla was excellent. The chef clearly proud of his food. “These are the best quesadilla in town” he said. He’s 100% correct. I don’t usually like refried beans but these were really good. Same with the rice. The hot sauces are made in house. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients. The chicken was fresh abs tender. it’s more of a take out place but there are a few tables. I’ll be back….often.“

“I usually get pizzas and calzones. Last night I actually tried their pasta dishes and let me tell you, their Alfredo sauce is addictive. I had the fettuccine Alfredo and it was the best I ever had hands down. It was decadence in pasta form.“

“Highly recommended. Great food and great service!“

“I have been craving chicken piccata, but too lazy to make it. I ordered directly through them for delivery and it arrived piping hot and perfect. I got it with added mushrooms and extra sauce and a side of the antipasto salad. It also came with garlic knots. The sauce was exactly how I wanted it. And the salad had the perfect amount of toppings and dressing. I called the order in and the woman that answered the phone was polite and helpful- as was the person who delivered it. I will definitely be visiting the restaurant in person, but can’t imagine it tasting better than it did delivered.“

“Mila was our server and she was very kind, professional, efficient and poised. She took great care of our group. Our food…amazing. The servings were HUGE and flavorful. A big plus: Darryl (host) was so kind and fun as he volunteered to take many pics of our group in front of the ristorante. He and Mila are great ambassadors of your business. We will return. Grazie !! 🇮🇹“

“I Love this place!! We go once per week & it's Amazing every single time!! The food & great & this family owned business treats you like family. Harrison is my favorite waiter, he gives his 1000% attention to whatever you need. Great Job Harrison!!! Merry Christmas Cafe Panuzzos family!!“

“Kristin was a fantastic waitress. She took care with our order. All the food came out fresh and hot. The cooks served food that was outstanding and fresh. Thank You for an awesome dinner!!“

“Food was excellent tonight!! We did take-out“

“We eat here at least once a week. The Gino's special pizza is our absolute favorite. The service is beyond description. Wanda, Karen, Jordan and the owner (I assume Gino) make us feel like we're in Cheers, where everybody knows your name. Its a neighborhood restaurant where you feel and are treated like family. We love this place. We usually sit at the bar and inevitably we meet wonderful people who make our meal that much more enjoyable. LOVE THIS PLACE.“

“Awesome food !“

“Came in for the first time last night. Service and food were phenomenal. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!“

“These guys do a really great job! A few times a month they offer tastings.. We've done a couple of wine tastings and the bourbon event and both were great. Andrew is a great host and knows his stuff! Destin and Anthony keep up with the large group these events bring in and everyone is incredibly friendly.“

“Nikki She is amazing, Our experience was incredible. She recommended amazing sauces, the food was great, but without that service, I don't know if it would have been as good. Thank you, you were amazing; on a difficult day, you made our day incredible.“

“Very beautiful restaurant. Food was really good. However, I am an italian and have to say it was not entirely classic italian food. Most of it was not prepped the way I grew up with but I am a little biased. Food was decent. My wife liked it.“

“We had a celebration for my folks’ 50th anniversary here and it was so great. We really enjoyed the food and the staff were some of the kindest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.“

“Wonderful food, owners and staff! Calzones and the anti pasta are my favorites! keep up the great work!“

“Their are clearly mark take out and delivery. Do you feel the same way when you go papa johns or Dominos and there is no sitting.“

“Good food, value and service!“

“Great dinner tonight. First time customer but it won’t be the last time. Great service and food.“

“This was the busiest Olive garden I've ever been to, but the service was really good. It was a little delayed because of how busy it was, but that was explainable. The waitress was awesome and the food was all tastingly good prices were normal for Olive garden and I would recommend it!!“

“My experience here was absolutely amazing! Our server, Landon, was cool, funny, and always checking in to make sure everything was perfect. The food was incredible, and the portion sizes were unbelievable! Thank you for treating us like family.

Yours truly,
Don Pepperoni 🍕“

“Food is all homemade and delicious. Service is great!! Live music on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. What else can you ask for!!! ❤️“

“A friend introduced me to this place and everything was delicious . I would recommend you to give it a try you won’t be disappointed . I can’t wait to go back !“

“The best Italian food I have had in a very long time! Every bite was amazing!“

“I recommend everything there ! my son and I go there regularly. He loves the pizza and he says it’s the best in town. I go there for various things. I like their manicotti, salad minestrone soup and of course their pizza!“

“The best pizza and wings in town! Ask for the extra hot garlic wings, a m a z i n g!!! Deliveries are always fast and the drivers are always friendly!“

“Mister 01 absolutely is Extraordinary Pizza... and Burrata, and Calzone (try the Onju!). Also Mister 01 is Extraordinary service & setting. We have dined there many times already, and we Love Angelo, Sam & Liv, all so welcoming. The pizza is unlike anything anywhere. Crispy crust, fresh toppings, spicy olive oil... and the Nutella dessert pizza? Extraordinary! We are confirmed regulars.“

“Growing up in Trenton NJ I had amazing pizza. Since I been down here in Florida haven’t found good pizza till tonight. I closed my eyes and felt like I was home. Highly recommend this place. This is now my go to pizza restaurant.“

“Hands down the best New York style hand tossed pie around! My buddy and I just got a large cheese and killed it in like 20 minutes.😁 Oh and definitely ask for a side of garlic oil, trust me!“

“The Staff is the best! They were accepting of the needs of the Customer. They went above and beyond. The food was delicious. We will definitely be back.“

“I’m from New York and know good pizza I’ve been living in Orlando for over 30 years and tried several different pizza restaurants Torino’s is by far the best pizza place I’ve tasted in Orlando I won’t be going back to any other pizza restaurant but Torino’s from now on“

“The best tasting Italian pizza in Florida. Have been searching for many’s years since moving from New York City and I found my pizza!! Great service. Family and friendly oriented. Just like home.“

“Came in for the first time last night. Service and food were phenomenal. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!“

“My husband and I travel down to Florida from South Jersey about four times a year to visit our son and his family. Tomasino’s is always our first take out choice. Great food and such friendly service, hard to beat that combo. Their cheesesteak subs are superb! Living a half an hour outside of Philadelphia, believe me when I tell you we know our cheesesteaks. Tomasino’s is just as good if not better than most places back home.

Frank & June“