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!“

“First time ordering food here. It left me regretting all the times I'd ordered pizza/pasta from other vendors- so very, very fresh & tasty😋 The quality of the pie & whatever cheese they used was so very delicious👌 It's several rungs above that of what other vendors use. We ordered veggie cheesebread, veggie pizzas, & an Alfredo pasta. Perfectly roasted & cheesy. Thoroughly loved it. Though our order was takeout, I was waiting a little bit in the restaurant for my order to be ready. During that time, I felt the ambience for a dine-in was very good too, & the staff were very cheerful & friendly. I'm sure we'll be ordering from here again😊“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“We had my sister’s college graduation dinner/party here and we had the best server, Nick!! The room was nicely set up and the service was incredible. Nick welcomed us like family, he was funny, energetic, engaging, and very helpful with our large party (26 people) even after having a long day. Also he served our party all by himself! The food was delicious and came out in a timely manner and it was all correct. The drinks and bread came out so quick and the refills kept coming (I think I drank at least 6 diet cokes and so much bread) all thanks to Nick! This dinner was amazing and a great memory and way to celebrate my sister. Thanks Carrabba and Nick! Can’t wait to have another party here!“

“Excellent food and drinks! Amazing pasta and traditional Italian dishes. Great wine and liquor... Brandon was an excellent server and manager, very professional & knowledgeable....“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“DINNER REVIEW: LIL VINNY’S PIZZA 2200 Winter Springs Blvd Oviedo, FL 32765 I moved away from Oviedo for a few years, and during my somewhat lonely time living at the beach I decided to write restaurant reviews for every beachside restaurant in Flagler County. Now that I’m back home, I decided to continue writing reviews of the places I eat in Central Florida. For the first time in my life, I have a job where I can walk to nearby restaurants on my lunch break—and Lil Vinny’s Pizza and Pasta is just around the corner. I know real locals hate when Northern transplants talk about missing the pizza we grew up with—but the good news is, the pizza at Lil Vinny’s does remind me of New York pizza—it’s absolutely delicious. Also, I’ve lived in the South since the nineties so I’ll say whatever i want. I didn’t want to write a review that just says “the pizza is good,” so I expanded my menu exploration and tried their cold Italian sub. I’m even pickier about subs than I am about pizza, but this one passed the test. It contained ham, salami, prosciutto, and provolone cheese topped with lettuce, tomato, and onions. I cheated a little bit because I took it home and added the cherry pepper relish I pretend to import from Philly but actually buy in the condiment section of Publix. Anyway, the sandwich is just about perfect and the best part about it is how fresh their rolls taste. Anyone can throw a salad on some deli meat and call it an Italian sub—but it takes attention to detail to get the bread right, and Vinny nails it. Sunday night I went wild and treated myself to a meat lover’s Stromboli—and maybe I said “with extra cheese” when i placed my order—and it was by far the best decision of my three day weekend. Their Stromboli is probably not meant for a single guy to eat alone, and so let’s pretend I cut it into three parts and savored it for several different meals. It was FANTASTIC. I went to the gym afterward maybe. Lil Vinny’s is the perfect hometown pizza place, where the servers know many of the customers by name, where teenagers want to go after the game, and where families push three tables together and order a ton of food to share. I ordered a stack of pizzas to treat my students during a long rehearsal at OHS, and the boss delivered them himself and refused a tip. “It’s for the kids,” he said. Lil Vinny’s knows how to make you feel welcome in your own hometown.“

“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!!“

“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 !! 🇮🇹“

“Highly recommended. Great food and great service!“

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

“My first time was excellent, server Anthony was informative and very helpful, asked question knew the answer to make my experience amazing. Highly recommend this location based on the food tasting homemade not processed like other restaurants. Go see Anthony here at the sanford location.“

“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!!“

“My family had my grandsons birthday party at what i call Rosarios!!! It was being home again with his welcome and also his entire staff . Had not been there in a while . OMG He put out a antipasti fit for a king. All the entrees where all served Big Al style. Big Al is my nickname. Thanks for a memory for the entire family . Best food in Seminole County“

“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.“

“Good food, value and service!“

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

“Awesome food !“

“This Olive Garden always had great food and service.
My Wife and I recently placed an order on their app for delivery. The order was exact and made to perfection, however the delivery was disappointing. We thought they had their own delivery service, but is is through a third-party.
Our food was made perfect and on time, but then sat there and got cold while the driver collected and performed several other deliveries.
The manager, Tay, was very understanding did everything she could to make it right and I wish I could give her 10 stars; thank you so much for taking care of us.“

“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.“

“We had our wedding on Friday and unfortunately our caterer scammed us and didn’t show up. My parents had to come up with a game plan to feed 160 guests and the manager Brian made it happen. We had food at our venue ready in less than 1.5 hours. They literally saved the day… Yes! We proudly served Olive Garden at our wedding….“

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

“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!!! ❤️“

“Amazing pizza today! Thank you from The Artistic Hand Gallery!“

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

“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 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!“

“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.“

“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 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.“

“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“

“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.“

“FIRST time here and WOW 🤯 5-star service, the staff was beyond awesome, and the pizza was insanely delicious. You can really taste the high-quality ingredients in every bite 😍Fresh, flavorful, and absolutely perfect. This is officially my new favorite pizza spot can’t wait to come back again and again!“

“this place is great! never had a bad meal, my favorites are steamed shrimp and the baked ravioli! never had a bad server, but, Katey is our favorite!“

“Took me back to Bklyn the freestyle music playing. The pizza was off the hook,the sauce is the boss me and my daughter enjoyed lunch together there. I recommend everyone to try them out. Their sauce is top tier will definitely be stopping by there again“