50 Best Italian Restaurants near Lockhart

“The best onion and fresh green pepper pizza ever! Mmmmm!“

“The best Italian restaurant in central Florida!“

“Love Prato! So much fun! Great food! ❤️🍷“

“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!!“

“Great food and great service“

“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!“

“Had the most delicious pizzas and drinks tonight!! A definite try if you’re looking for great pizza!! Angela was amazing!!“

“Just left there for my first visit and I found it to be slightful. My windiw seat was perfect, the jazz music , the cheese playecwas lovelybandvour waiter Leah was so carefulbtokeep us hapoy and cared for. I will be back very soon“

“I wanted to reach out and share what a wonderful experience I had at your restaurant. Having traveled extensively and tried pizza all over the world, I can honestly say that the pizza which is one of the best I have ever had.

I also want to highlight the exceptional service provided by Sofia. Although penne vodka was not on the menu, she was kind enough to have it prepared for my kids. The pasta was outstanding, and her hospitality made our visit even better.

Thank you for a great meal and for taking such good care of my family.“

“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.“

“Great family dining experience, highly recommend!“

“Best Pizza in Orlando. Authentic & delicious! Let’s not forget the service, Landy our waiter was SUPER SWEET!!! The owner is so kind, and takes pride in his restaurant. God Bless this establishment.

Happy Holidays!
Ms. Liz from St. Croix US Virgin Islands 🇻🇮“

“We wanted to compare this place to what we experienced in Rome. It’s not Rome but it captures the essence. Enjoy.“

“If you appreciate fresh chef-inspired and chef-created Italian cuisine, then you MUST dine here. Truly authentic from the ambiance, the cozy intimate setting, to the tiramisu and espresso finale! Only wish we’d found this gem sooner!“

“Stopped by Olive Garden for lunch and ordered the baked ziti. The pasta was hot, cheesy, and very satisfying, exactly what you expect when you're craving classic Italian comfort food. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Lunch portions were filling and the food came out quickly. Overall it was a pleasant lunch stop and a dependable place when you want a hearty pasta dish.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“My server was Camila for valentine’s day she truly was the best server I’ve ever had. She recommended me so many good dishes we shared appetizers a pizza and a pasta. The environment was so good, she also recommended me a drink that she specifically made I will be coming again and asking for her as a server.“

“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 !! 🇮🇹“

“Just had an amazing dinner at Osteria Ester, and it’s quickly becoming one of my favorite spots in Orlando. The vibe is cozy yet upscale—dark, warm lighting, beautiful interior, perfect for date night or a chill evening out with friends.

Service was impeccable—our server was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and made the whole experience feel welcoming. Portions are generous, and everything tastes fresh and made with care. It’s clear Chef Michael Cooper put heart into this place (named after his grandma—love that touch).“

“Elizabeth was AMAZING! She was super attentive, always checking on us and offering things. The food was great. I had the red snapper special. Massive portion - I had to take home half in order to have dessert.. Had their tiramisu and espresso for dessert. Highly recommend. Ask for Lizzy!! Will definitely come again.“

“Sue and I have not been to this place since they converted to sit-down and order. Finally joining the real restaurant world. We have eaten here about 20 times in the last few years and have always enjoyed the food, but felt strange with the get-your-own-drink aspect of it. Anyways, we are seated at our favorite booth, Perry Como, Elvis, Dean Martin, and Sinatra (the usual suspects) crooning at a comfortable level, with decent speakers. Oscar greeted us and took our drinks order, leaving a couple of rather impressive menus with us. We spent some time looking at the menu, as the format has changed somewhat. I ordered the shrimp marsala on linguine, Sue ordered the same on some other pasta noodle (You choose). After a reasonable interval, our food arrived. 2 huge bowls of deliciousness thick enough that it could have been called a stew. Lrt me tell you, I've been to restaurants that the orders contained little meat, little mushrooms, and a LOT of broth. Not here! These bowls were crammed with a ton of food. Shrimp, portobella mushrooms and pasta that was not overcooked. I gotta tell you, Sue and I dine out a LOT...various venues all over WG/Ocoee/Windermere/Clermont. This was probably the finest meal I ever had. The improvements the restaurant made are A+ Definitely worth dropping a hundy on.“

“DINNER REVIEW: ANTHONY’S THORNTON PARK PIZZERIA 100 N. Summerlin, Orlando For my first meal in a restaurant after moving back to Orlando, I happily chose Anthony’s Pizzeria in Thornton Park, at the heart of downtown Orlando, which means you can eat your delicious meal and then walk around Lake Eola to cancel those calories. When I first moved to Florida in the 1990s, I went downtown looking for a hole-in-the-wall video rental store called Angel Heart, which reputedly rented John Waters movies which weren’t available anywhere else. The bad news when i arrived was that Angel Heart was having a going-out-of-business sale; the good news was that I bought their John Waters VHS collection for less then ten dollars. As I walked back to my car, I saw a pizza place on the corner of Washington & Summerlin, and it soon became my go-to restaurant in Orlando. All these years later, Anthony’s has grown into a large and beautiful place—though I still like dining on the street side patio, and I still order my mushroom Stromboli even though the expansive menu offers a full range of Italian dinners and of course their outstanding pizza. This time I treated myself to a caprese salad Anthony’s has one of the best physical locations in the city—walkable to all of the major attractions downtown, yet still having a quiet neighborhood feeling and even having its own free parking lot, which is rare these days in the city beautiful. The food meets my exasperatingly snobby northern expectations of what Italian food should taste like, and the service is excellent. I recommend Anthony’s to everyone everywhere always.“

“Delicious! Recommend highly. 5 stars!“

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

“Came in there on last Friday , I was greeted by a young lady by the name of Felicia who patiently waited for me at the podium. What was more impressive my mother who turned 89 which I informed Miss Felicia she the told me what she and her staff could do to make her day significant. Her patience , service we received , her smile . The best service ever ever had in our lives. She is the best Olive Garden has a great server to represent them . She loves what she does and it really shows . Please award her for giving such great service. a memorable moment we will never forget. We were headed back to Vero Beach and decided to stop for lunch , the best decision we could have made.“

“it was a Great experience friendly staff and and great food and went home stuffed“

“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“

“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!“

“Awesome food !“

“Good food, value and service!“

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

“I meant my five other girlfriends for dinner before a movie. The server was fabulous. Made wonderful recommendations and got us out in time for our movie. I had the sirloin which was delicious and we ordered a white pizza as an appetizer which was spectacular. My friend ordered the meatballs, which were super big and stuffed with cheese. So delicious wonderful restaurant we go there very often.“

“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.“

“As someone who doesn’t take Italian food lightly, I walked in skeptical. I’ve spent years in Italy and my family are immigrants.
This place completely surprised me.
From the first bite, it felt like home. But what truly transported me were the live performances — the accordionist and vocalists moved through the room, taking requests and singing with such authenticity and heart that I found myself in tears. For a moment, I wasn’t in a restaurant — I was back in my grandparents’ home decades ago, surrounded by music, warmth, and love.
I left feeling full in every sense of the word — in my stomach and in my spirit.
A true hidden gem.“

“Opening night at Grappolo Cucina Italiana, an authentic Italian restaurant. The food was a-mazing! I’ll be dreaming about it. The atmosphere was welcoming and vibrant! A beautiful evening to enjoy a great meal with family and friends!“

“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.“

“Great food I ordered the 3 different pasta it was delicious!!“

“Lived in Florida now for the past 8 years and no one can come close to comparing to this place. The best in Florida!!“

“The best pasta I have ever tried! On top of that it’s the customer service you receive whenever you make an order or go to the markets. A company with true customer loyalty with the best fresh pasta at its heart.“

“Rene was wonderful!! He was polite, attentive without repeatedly interrupting our conversation. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was the perfect mix of a little bit casual and a little bit dressy. It really immersed us in the classic Italian feel.“

“As someone who loves Italian food I must say this place went beyond my expectations. We ordered the fried mozzarella and the pizza bruschetta for our appetizers and they were absolutely delicious. We got the chicken alla vodka pasta and the arrabiata pasta and they both came out perfect, the pastas were cooked to perfection and the sauces were super flavorful. Fratelli’s was overall an amazing experience for us, the food felt authentic and was very filling. I would recommend anyone in the area to visit!“

“Our server Destiny was absolutely AMAZING! We came in with a party of 7, and she handled everything flawlessly. She was attentive, funny, and so personable. She truly made the whole experience better. Our drinks and food were always taken care of, she kept us laughing, and never once made us feel rushed or overlooked despite our large group. This was hands-down some of the best service we’ve had at Olive Garden. Destiny deserves major recognition, and we’ll definitely be asking for her again next time we come!“

“Thanks so much for accommodating our large party of 25 during a very busy lunch hour. Fabulous food Great service…“

“We are a family of 5, and we're attended by Stacey our waitress and Julian K. The GM. We came right when lunch hour eneded so you can see there was a rush. However the service and food were phenomenal They were a cherry on top to our meals! The staff were all pleasant.

The down fall to this location is you have certain patrons that take advantage of these kind people and get away with free food, due to the location 😔“

“Very welcome and friendly manager and servers. The food was super italiono delicious. 👍🏻 from Thai fellows here.“