22 Best Italian Restaurants in Lakeland

“Best Chicken Marsala I’ve ever had!! ❤️. Tiramisu birthday surprise was fabulous! Great food and great service! ❤️“

“Awesome Wine night ! Will def be back“

“We usually order sandwiches and pizza for take out, which is always delicious. Last night my husband and I decided to have our date night there and finally try the pasta. This place never fails. The food was amazing, especially the caprese burrata and panna cotta . I wish I could remember our servers name. She was the best server we've had anywhere in a long time. We will definitely be back!!!“

“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 had a wonderful experience at Olive Garden! We ordered the Soup, Salad & Breadsticks along with a bottle of wine, and everything was fresh, delicious, and just what we were hoping for. The service was outstanding. Our waitress, Victoria, was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. She brought us everything we asked for with a smile and checked on us throughout the meal. Victoria made our dining experience even more enjoyable. Great food, excellent service, and a relaxing atmosphere—we'll definitely be back!“

“Best Italian on North Side and great service also“

“It was alright, It said it's authentic. Italian restaurant, it don't really seem like authentic. Italian restaurant usually when you go into a authentic Italian restaurant. A lot of times you'll see an Italian cook. You didn't see an Italian cook. We ordered calamari and a 10 inch pepperoni Pizza. We're looking for that New York. Pepperoni Pizza vibe definitely didn't get that. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't New York. Pepperoni pizza a the calamari it was pretty chewy, oh no I give it a fourstar.“

“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!“

“Great pizza we will definitely be back . Thank you“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“I hate to be the customer that comes in 10 minutes before close. I was accidentally that person they were still so helpful and accommodating and I got hot pizza and wonderful service. The management and the workers were all very very helpful.“

“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 :)“

“My wife and kids and myself went tonight and we were immediately greeted. Our first impression was super nice people but our waiter, Chris, gave my wife and I an unbelievable experience tonight. Not only was he very attentive, he told us that he was still new-ish but his attitude and professionalism and personality didn’t not seem like it. Not only did he check up on us, he made it a priority to make sure at least my kids and wife meal came out before my, mine had to be re made. I appreciate it because I understand they want to bring all plates at once, but everyone was eager and hungry so he suggested that! That to me meant a lot because I rather wait so my wife and kids aren’t as hungry, and in the interim, I enjoyed my soup and bread!!! So I was patently waiting no big deal! I understand some things happen and we all are humans that can make mistakes, but I love the openness about it and attitude Chris had towards us! This is our first time as family coming to Olive Garden, whereas my wife and I have come here before, but the kids definitely enjoyed themselves and LOVED it here a lot! Even my very picky eater 7 year old devoured his meal! Thank you OG for good food, fair price, good service from end to end, but big kudos to have good people be a representation of your brand and Chris did it for us! Thank you all!“

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

“Everything‘s good I love their wings and pizzas“

“My boyfriend and I went to Ciao Bella for dinner. Nikki was our waitress. She has a fantastic personality and made the evening lots of fun! We ordered the meat lover pizza and it was great, the sauce was wonderful.“

“My experience at this pizza restaurant was very enjoyable, mainly because of the freshness and quality of ingredients. I ordered a vegetarian pizza and was happy with how fresh everything tasted. The vegetables were crisp and not overcooked, which made a big difference in flavor. The cheese was evenly spread and melted perfectly across the crust. The base was soft inside with a light crunch on the outside, making it very satisfying. The staff was polite and attentive, helping with menu suggestions and ensuring quick service. The restaurant was clean and had a comfortable atmosphere for dining in. I also liked the portion size, which was enough to feel full without being too heavy. Overall, it’s a place I would definitely return to again.“

“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 🌀“

“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“