50 Best Italian Restaurants near Maitland

“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 !! 🇮🇹“

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

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

“The best Italian restaurant in central Florida!“

“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!“

“Everything is made fresh and in-house with great quality ingredients. They have a nice market selection also for take-home items like fresh pasta and desserts.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Antonio’s House of Pizza has quickly become my go-to spot, and it all started with their garlic knots—easily the best I’ve ever had. They’re baked to perfection: golden on the outside, soft on the inside, and soaked in a rich, flavorful garlic oil that makes them completely irresistible. You can smell the garlic as they hit the table—and they taste even better than they smell.

I also have to rave about their gluten-free pizza. As someone who eats gluten-free regularly, I’ve tried a lot of crusts that fall flat—but not here. Their gluten-free crust is thin, crisp, and full of flavor. It actually tastes like real pizza, which is a rare find. The toppings are super fresh and generously layered.

Great service, clean space, and consistently amazing food. Highly recommend Antonio’s—you won’t be disappointed!“

“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.“

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

“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“

“love Carrabba's...One of my favorite dishes there is the Chicken trio🤤...Their delicious Marsala sauce goes well with any protein...“

“I have visited this beautiful gem several times with the family. Stepping inside feels like entering a warm and welcoming space. Exploring the menu offers both highly-praised signature dishes and delicious specialty / traditional pizzas. The quality of ingredients is evident in every bite, delivering a truly outstanding flavor. The dedication of the family owners, coupled with amazing service, makes this a place people can always rely on for a delightful meal. You can’t go wrong with cafe paisano.“

“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.“

“Great family dining experience, highly recommend!“

“We have had absolutely wonderful experiences when dining at Stefano's. The staff truly make you feel valued and welcome! The food is delicious and the portions are plentiful! We would definitely recommend Stefano's whether you are looking for somewhere to celebrate a special occasion or just looking for a scrumptious Italian meal at a restaurant that truly takes pride and care in their diners experience. 5 stars across the board!“

“The chicken quesadilla was excellent. The chef clearly proud of his food. “These are the best quesadilla in town” he said. He’s 100% correct. I don’t usually like refried beans but these were really good. Same with the rice. The hot sauces are made in house. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients. The chicken was fresh abs tender. it’s more of a take out place but there are a few tables. I’ll be back….often.“

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

“We were recommended to try this pizza place that we had not yet been to. It was very good! Had a great hometown feel, with a cozy atmosphere. Our waitress was so warm and welcoming and gave us great recommendations. We went with a cheese pizza and garlic knots as those are our go to’s when trying a new pizza place and they did not disappoint. The knots were true knots which believe it or not can be hard to find these days, and the pizza crust was light and airy with a nice crisp. Definitely would recommend checking out if you’re looking for a great place for some NY style pizza!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Cute Italian spot in a great location! The bruschetta was INCREDIBLE and my favorite appetizer at the table. My other favorite dish was their chicken dish! I forgot what it was called but it was one of chef’s specials. This place does not have their liquor license so I would advise against their wine-based cocktails, and just get wine instead. Overall was pleased with my meal and the service“

“I usually get pizzas and calzones. Last night I actually tried their pasta dishes and let me tell you, their Alfredo sauce is addictive. I had the fettuccine Alfredo and it was the best I ever had hands down. It was decadence in pasta form.“

“Took a shot and thought we’d try this restaurant. So glad we did! The food and service are amazing. I recommend this restaurant. We enjoyed this so much we ordered food to go too.“

“Antoney and his lovely wife could not be more generous and gracious of spirit. You feel like you are truly in good hands with these two and it's awesome to see a restaurant know the true meaning of hospitality. The food is all made from scratch and is OUTSTANDING. This place is a hidden and rare gem.“

“Delicious! Recommend highly. 5 stars!“

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

“We are regular visitors to Olive Garden when in Florida and as always we were not disappointed with our 2 visits during our holiday in October. \n\nBoth times we were seated promptly and had excellent service from our waiters. \n\nFood was as always phenomenal; salad and soup starters with garlic bread and dipping sauce. \n\nEntrees were our usual favourites of tour of Italy / chicken and shrimp carbonara / chicken Alfredo, chicken Madeira and my new personal favourite of Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo with some added chilli!!!!!\n\nNever disappoints.“

“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!!“

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

“At least I loved this place. The food is exquisite, the garlic sticks are wonderful and they refill them as much as you want. Incredible attention, everyone extremely friendly and well cared for. I would return without a doubt.

Kid-friendliness: They do accept children and have a special menu.“

“Very beautiful restaurant. Food was really good. However, I am an italian and have to say it was not entirely classic italian food. Most of it was not prepped the way I grew up with but I am a little biased. Food was decent. My wife liked it.“

“I consider myself a ‘Chicken Marsala’ connoisseur and I have to tell you, this place is outstanding. If Francisco is in the kitchen, your food is going to be out of this world. I come here 2-3x/week, that’s how much I love it. I also highly recommend their Bucatini Bolognese, my children love it. Very large portion sizes (big enough that I split 1 Bolognese into two bowls and my 8 + 5 year old can hardly finish it) , friendly staff and small restaurant vibes, 10/10 for me! - Elizabeth Woollcombe-Clarke“

“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.“

“Good food, value and service!“

“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.“

“Awesome food !“

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

“I love everything about Stasio's! From the food to the desserts, everything is amazing. If you haven't tried the roasted red peppers, they are out of this world. I appreciate that it's a family-owned business, and I enjoy seeing pictures of their family displayed on the walls. The staff is fantastic, and the family is very kind. We are truly blessed to have them in our community. I was there on their opening day, and I knew this place was going to be magical. If you haven't been to Stasio's, you're missing out. My favorite item on the menu is the Stasio's sub with extra roasted red pepper.“

“Everything you wish for in true home made Italian food, pizza etc...Lived in NY all my live and I’ve ate at every NY style pizza all fake. You want real NY Pizza in Orlando Napoli’s is the one👌👌👌Thank me after you try it🍻“

“Wonderful food, owners and staff! Calzones and the anti pasta are my favorites! keep up the great work!“

“Being from NJ we take our pizza seriously and this place is hands down the best place I've come across outside the NJ/NY area. I've had their Ziti, Lasagna, Chicken Marsala, and Eggplant Parm, all amazing and filling. I used to do plain pizza because their pie does not need extras, but I now add mushrooms, red onion or eggplant. Lunch line is worth the wait. I had jury duty in April and I was not surprised at the wait, not long though.“

“Enjoyed late lunch Saturday.Love the music. Attentive waitress. Salad kept coming. Love the salad. Dinner entree ordered - eggplant parm - took half hour - 4 eggplant rounds sliced too thin - 1/4in and extra crispy with watery tasteless spaghetti. Should have sent it back.“

“First time at this location. This is a true 5-star dining experience. A beautiful, clean restaurant. Was the VERY FIRST TIME that the breadsticks and Alfredo sauce had come out at the same time - at any other OG never had. Kiersten was our server and was great at checking in on us for additional salad or soup“

“It’s always a great way to end your shopping day at Brio’s! Love it!“

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

“Sour dough pizza crust was amazing! Happy hour and great pasta dishes. We will be back!“

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