50 Best Italian Restaurants near Lake Mary

“we ordered a large extra cheese pizza with the cheesy garlic knots the pizza was the closest to ny style thin and crispy crust !!! was 10/10 on the pizza the garlic knots were also yummy my husband loved their homemade marina sauce he grades pizza also by sauce and he definitely graded 10/10 we will be back! meant to take photos but we tore it up!“

“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.“

“Cork & Olive is such a wonderful hidden gem in Lake Mary! My Husband and I had dinner there last night and were genuinely impressed from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, the wine was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm, relaxed, and inviting — the kind of place where you can actually settle in and enjoy the evening.

It has that charming neighborhood feel that makes you want to tell people about it, while secretly hoping it never becomes too crowded. We had such a lovely experience and will absolutely be back many times in the future.

If you’re local and haven’t tried Cork & Olive yet, do yourself a favor and go. This little place deserves plenty of love and support!“

“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.“

“Awesome service. Great food. Best prices.“

“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.“

“Amazing pizza and exceptional staff. Great location. Restraunt was stylish, comfortable and clean.“

“In town for a business event and happened to find this gem of a restaurant. I was lucky to be seated quickly because 85% of the tables were reserved. The staff was the most friendly and eager to please. Alexa in particular was dealing with some rather demanding customers, and she did it with a smile and grace. The six formaggi pizza was one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had- the crust was stuffed with ricotta and I was in heaven. The Gorgonzola was a very forward flavor, so if bleu cheeses aren’t your favorite I’d make the pizza a five formaggi instead. The chocolate mousse was also light and delicate. I will go out of my way to return on future trips to the area.“

“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!“

“love the food and the staff I recommend highly to everyone ❤️ always a great meal and love the owners truly the best !“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“I am a regular now, coming here at least once a week. Why? Quality ingredients, well prepared and smooth service. I like to eat low carb normally, but eat here to “carb up” for my long Saturday group bicycle ride. Mama mia! What a treasure has here in Salvatore’s depth of knowledge of cuisine.“

“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.“

“5 stars. Had 2 pizzas, wings, calamari, lobster bisque, chicken parm and ceaser salad. Everything was on point!!! Really fair prices and great portions. I can’t wait to come back. Our server Brinson was ON POINT, as well. Highly recommend“

“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!!“

“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. :)“

“First tume customer, will definitely return. I am from Ct and this is the first Italian Restaurant with my kind of sauce! I ordered a calzone and tried the meat sauce. ❤️
Looking over the menu and it looks authentic to me. Can't wait to try a few dishes. Had lunch delivered today, came very quickly, appreciated that also. In addition to a very friendly driver 😊
(The prices are definitely good)
Thank you
Panuzzo's“

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

“5-Star Review for Mandola’s Italian Kitchen – Maitland, FL
Absolutely outstanding experience at Mandola’s Italian Kitchen in Maitland! From the moment we walked in, the restaurant was spotless and inviting—very clean and well-maintained throughout.
The food was amazing. Every dish was flavorful, perfectly prepared, and true Italian comfort at its best. You can tell they take real pride in the quality.
What really set this place apart was the excellent customer service, especially from Hanna and Matthew in the dining room. Both were warm, attentive, and made us feel completely taken care of the entire time. They checked in at just the right moments and went out of their way to ensure everything was perfect.
Highly recommend Mandola’s—great food, a sparkling clean space, and standout service from Hanna and Matthew. We’ll definitely be back!“

“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.“

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

“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 !! 🇮🇹“

“We have been customers of Carrabba’s for over 25 years, but unfortunately, the lasagna at the Sanford location has changed. Our recent order arrived with almost no pasta, mostly cheese and sauce. The manager kindly replaced it and offered a discount, which we appreciated, but the second lasagna still only had one layer of pasta. This is not about compensation — it’s about consistency and quality. We hope Carrabba’s brings back the lasagna quality we have enjoyed for many years.“

“The food was amazing and Alberto was the person who help me navigate a the info there and was really useful.“

“fast service, excellent sauce, pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. A+++“

“Awesome food !“

“Good food, value and service!“

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

“We came in thinking this would be another regular trip but little did we know our server Susan would turn our entire day around. such an amazing treat, and the epitome of “When you’re here, you’re family”“

“Just went to Broadway pizza on 434 this evening with my parents.. from the moment we stepped into the restaurant, we were well taken care of!! Thank you specifically to our server, Bracus, for going above and beyond in making sure we had everything we needed! So so kind & attentive - we will definitely be going back to Broadway for great food & friendly faces!“

“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.“

“My girlfriend brought some pizza from this place back to our home in NC. She got it 4 days ago, kept it cool and just now heated it up. BEST PIZZA EVER! I can only imagine it fresh. Sooooo good!“

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

“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!“

“I personally am not a huge fan of olive garden, this was my first time back in 25 years, I went with someone else that wanted to go. The food was pretty decent, as bland as I remembered. However the service at this restaurant was beyond fantastic! I can't say enough about how well we were treated. Prompt attentive etc... I love the atmosphere in this restaurant for a Saturday evening it was a moderate level of sound plenty of people but seated properly. I enjoyed myself and might even go back before another 25 years lol“

“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!“

“Good food, great service, awesome atmosphere!“

“Came for dinner to try their Chicago Deep Dish and Tavern Pizza. We got the deep dish with Italian sausage and onion, the all meat, and their monster pizza in addition to their Cesar and chopped salads. Everything was delicious, the cheese pull was great, ingredients were fresh, and we left content and happy! The owners are very kind and had wonderful service! We look forward to coming again and trying other things on the menu“

“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.“

“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.“

“Been there first time great food great service The staff is very friendly decently not my last visit“

“It's tough when you move from NY/NJ and you grow up on pizza. Took me a couple of years, but I'm so happy to have found this place. Even my kids also agree, Tomasino is the best pizza hands down in central florida, actually even better than some places up North. So look no further, u have arrived! Tomasino, please open a pizza store in Oviedo. I would order delivery 1 or 2 times a week easily lol“

“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!“

“Great pizza for being in the south! Sauce cheese and dough✅💯“