21 Best Italian Restaurants in Lakeland

“Awesome Wine night ! Will def be back“

“Such an intimate cute place for fantastic Italian food! It is definitely upscale with their atmosphere and food/wine choices. Our server was incredibly friendly and helpful. The food was spectacular! I would highly recommend stopping in if you have the opportunity. Make a reservation though because it is a small place.“

“Best Italian on North Side and great service also“

“I love finding new favorite places to eat in Lakeland. Chef T's did not disappoint. It's off the beaten path, a beautiful, charming early 1900s home. It's been open since 2008, how did I not know about it before! Loved the ambience, our server, Sam, the wine, the food, the tiramisu!“

“We visited the Olive Garden on the last evening of our vacation. Our server was fantastic! (We were the table of 6 Canadians comparing life in America vs. Canada lol). The food was amazing - there was a delay but we were in no rush and we truly appreciated that the manager came to our table to apologize for the delay - we hadn't really noticed as we were having such a lovely time. Thank you for such an enjoyable evening!“

“Stopped in for an early dinner and was pleasantly surprised. Our dinners were very good! We had Eggplant Rollatini and spaghetti and meatballs which we enjoyed. Soup was pasta fagoli which was also good. Calamari was slightly bland but the house wines were very good. Portions were generous. Decor was very nicely done with Italian decor. Service was good.“

“Palace Southside in Lakeland is an absolute gem for Italian food lovers! The Chicken Marsala was tender and flavorful with its rich mushroom sauce, the Rigatoni Bolognese tasted like it came straight out of an Italian kitchen, and the fresh salad and crispy bread were the perfect starters. The Toscana wine paired beautifully with our meal, and finishing off with their creamy tiramisu was the highlight of our evening. The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff made us feel right at home. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine and an unforgettable dining experience!“

“First time here tonight - had chicken parm & and eggplant parm both are so good but the garlic knots were so soft and delicious!! we will definitely be back! Great service and great food is just what we were looking for!“

“I had a late Dr. appointment yesterday so I was going to pick up a few little Cesar pizzas, my daughter suggested Romeo’s stuffed pizza. So we thought “why not we were going to have cardboard for dinner anyway, how bad can it be……….. where have you been all of my life?!?!?! Ok that’s a little dramatic, but I have been in Florida for 20 years (originally from Detroit suburbs ) and I have not found REAL pizza since I arrived! That pizza was soooooo good! You brought me back to my days working in the Italian bakery back home!!!! The staff- the food- hell even your customers were amazing! I will definitely be back for the cannoli!!!!“

“I called The restaurant before going to see if they were able to purée a meal For my son. My son was in the hospital a few weeks ago with pneumonia and other issues and is on a purée diet. I spoke to the general manager Nary And he assured me that they could take care of us. We came and had a wonderful dinner and was able to enjoy it with our son. Thank you so much!!!“

“I'm vegan and the staff does a great job making sure there's no dairy or meat in my food. I've been here multiple times and have introduced several of my friends to this restaurant and they all really like it. I usually get the minestrone soup and pasta primavera, but they have this delicious bread and red pepper/oil dipping sauce. I feel like I could just go there and drink some wine and fill up on the bread! They also have a great wine menu. My boyfriend loves the chicken marsala. Highly recommended! I'll be back again the next time I'm in the area :)“

“The team there is very friendly and welcoming. My favorite pie slice is the Rustica it has pepperoni and ricotta cheese over a crispy dough. Tastes amazing, try it.“

“I had an issue with an order I placed and called the store to notify them. The owner personally called me and went above and beyond my expectations to make it right! Customer service like that is so hard to find these days and the Lakeland location has gained a loyal customer!! Thank you so much for going above and beyond!“

“Bay Street Bistro is one of the best kept secrets in Lakeland FL. The food and service is top notch. We have been a few times and every time we go we are more than 100% satisfied.“

“always great pizza ! and the turbo crust is awesome!“

“Great food definitely recommend“

“The staff were welcoming. My husband is from Brooklyn, NY and he rated their Ny style pizza an 8.5 out of 10. The cheese pull was insane. We ordered the large pie half pepperoni and half sausage. He does prefer the pepperoni over the sausage.“

“I order from this location quite often. Each time I’ve ordered, my order shows up correct, hot, and fresh. The delivery drivers have always been extremely nice as well. This location, by far, is my favorite location. I appreciate that this team takes their time to make sure the orders are correct. Thank you Hungry Howies N Socrum Loop Rd!“

“There boneless wings are the best and the fires omg the best thing you could ask for nice cheap meal for two people love it here love the service takes a little for the food but comes out hot and fresh“

“I've been to Hungry Howie's just once. This review is almost a year late. This was one of the few if not only place open the day after hurricane Milton passed (2024). Stopped here while returning to Tampa. The workers here provided fast and courteous service. The pizza and cheese bread were good. Many thanks to those workers who came in the day after the hurricane 🌀“