50 Best Italian Restaurants in Orlando

“What an awesome experience at the portifino resort at universal. Felt like a date night in Italy. The food was delicious, prepared fresh, and the atmosphere was very nice. Had a few folks walking around playing music and singing. Too notch service and food that I would pay too dollar for and not much more expensive than everything else at universal. Definitely worth checking out where ever you are staying“

“I have no idea what the people who rated this establishment lower are talking about. The service, food, atmosphere and general ambiance were exceptional. After dining in some of the higher end resort hotels in Disney this Universal treat beats them hands down. Even with the construction maze one has to navigate that may detract a bit one must remember it is not the fault of the restaurant and they more than make up for this slight inconvenience by their service.“

“excellent service!!!! very good food“

“We had an awesome meal and the service was excellent! Very pleasant, quick and delicious!!!“

“Great Thanksgiving dinner experience while in Orlando. Jose was excellent!!!!“

“While at Epcot we dinned here twice. Our waiter Francesco was awesome. He was very attentive and went over the menu with us. The food is superb and the resturante is beautiful. Francesco even helped me with my italian. we give this resturante 5 🌟 stars!“

“Good food! Nice staff. Pizza and chicken parmigiana absolutely delicious“

“Ate there today. Great pizza and great service!“

“The best Italian restaurant in central Florida!“

“Big rave to this restaurant. An honest mistake was made and a few items were missing from our Uber Eats delivery. I contacted the restaurant and they immediately admitted to the error. Their asst manager personally drove the missing items directly to our hotel and even threw in some free dessert! They went over and above to quickly address and fix the issues! Would highly recommend them and the food was great.“

“We always enjoy lunch at this I-Drive location. The food is delicious and May, our server, is always amazing. May is extremely attentive and personable. Good job Carrabbas and May! Can’t wait to go back.“

“Rica la pizza, cómo me gusta. Amplió el restaurante y el servicio súper especial“

“Great food and great service“

“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 recently had the pleasure of dining at Maggiano's Little Italy in Orlando on International Drive and it was an experience worth sharing. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by the hostess, who promptly seated us at a cozy table that perfectly set the tone for the evening. The waitstaff was exceptional—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. They made sure our glasses were never empty and checked in just the right amount to ensure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. For the main course, we chose the Chicken Parmesan, which was cooked to perfection with a crispy exterior and tender, juicy chicken inside. The pasta was al dente, and the meat sauce was rich and savory. It was really enough for two people to share. To top it all off, they brought two plates of their famous lemon cookies to our table, to celebrate our third anniversary. Overall, our experience at Maggiano's was nothing short of excellent. The combination of outstanding service, a welcoming atmosphere, and delicious food made for a memorable evening. I highly recommend Maggiano's for anyone looking to enjoy a wonderful Italian meal with top-notch service.“

“Visited Orlando for the weekend golfing at Bay Hill. Fresco's was recommended by the folks at the Lodge. Glad we stopped in for dinner. The food is excellent. It will be my goto on future Orlando visits.“

“Service was splendid. My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary and we had such a lovely time while feeling cared for. Our servers were attentive and friendly. Music was great!!! Overall amazing service and staff was as joy. Key lime pie was delicious! 10/10 experience!“

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

“The staff fulfilled every request with efficiency and a smile 😊.“

“Great family dining experience, highly recommend!“

“Fantastic food and friendly but professional staff. We had tiramisu and wine one night and then the meatball appetizer and lobster ravioli the following night. All was delicious but the meatballs with the polenta was a delicious new twist.“

“Delicious! Recommend highly. 5 stars!“

“I worked with John for a little while me coming in with 17 years of experience I thought I couldn't learn much else but this guy is ap true master of the trade I call him the Mr Miyagi of Italian food really makes a good product he truly loves the trade and pays attention to the details thanks for helping me better my skills“

“Catherine was amazing and offered the best possible service. She is truly an amazing server and deserves all the praise she can get and promotion. Seriously, put her in charge of training other servers. She is exemplary in how she handles big tables and makes everyone feel welcomed and happy being in the restaurant. I can not express enough how amazing of a worker she is.“

“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.“

“I love the soup and salad special. Cuppa Toscana is my favorite!!

Parking: The parking lot is big, but sharing with Dennys and very full after 6 p.m.

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible. Two disabled parking spits.“

“Great service and quality food!“

“Love the food!!! Amazing and the staff is awesome.“

“They Best italiano fotos I loved si good“

“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!“

“This place is always busy; so be ready to wait. The food is good and the staff is friendly. Be patient when you come here, they are servicing volumes of people daily.

Parking: Parking can become difficult during peak hours.“

“Peperoncino’s was absolutely amazing! The menu offered such a fantastic variety, and every dish was cooked to perfection. The desserts were a true delight, and the service couldn’t have been better. Our server, Daniel, was a joy—his menu descriptions were spot on and made the experience even more enjoyable. We can’t wait to come back, and I highly recommend you visit too!“

“Amazing setting, music, and food. Everything is very presentable, and fresh.“

“If you’re ever at La Bella Luna, do yourself a favor and ask for Garrett. I’ve been to a lot of Italian spots, but I’ve never met a server who could recommend a wine pairing, crack a joke, and still remember to bring extra parmesan—all without missing a beat.

Garrett’s the kind of guy who makes you feel like you’re not just a guest at a restaurant, but a long-lost friend who finally made it home for dinner. Polite, professional, and just the right amount of sarcastic to keep the table laughing between courses.

La Bella Luna already has great food, but honestly, Garrett made the whole experience something I’ll brag about. If you’re reading this, Garrett, I’ll take that beer now. 🍺 Cheers, my friend.“

“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.“

“The food is amazing.The bartenders are friendly and efficient. My friends and I try to go at least once a month for happy hour .“

“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.“

“The food is absolutely incredible. Every dish is worth getting. Our family loved the Salmon and Carbonara the most.

More so just a small warning. The bar is connected to the outside patio meaning that the outside air does influence the temperature of the restaurant. This is normally a non issue most of the time but as it gets hotter it's something to keep in mind.“

“The hotel is beautiful, huge, rooms were great, lots of choices on places to eat. HUGE DOWNSIDE…. Parking!!! There was a cheering competition here(no I didn’t know when we booked or we wouldn’t have!) so we had to park about a mile away from the hotel every time we wanted to come and go, even though we have handicap parking they didn’t have any spots only a couple that have been taken since we got here. And don’t forget anything you need. Lol Hubby ran out of cigarettes, ran down to the little market downstairs. $18.00 a pack.“

“We came rolling into Orlando after a long day of traveling! We were all very hungry for some good pizza! V Pizza did not disappoint us! Our 13 year old granddaughter kept saying it was some of the best pizza she'd ever eaten! As previous owners of a pizza restaurant, we thought our pizzas were pretty amazing! The staff was very friendly and eager to serve us. The restaurant was clean and had very modern decor. We will probably go back before returning home!“

“Love this place… perfect combination of atmosphere and great food.“

“The Stuffed Veal Chop is to die for. Excellent food and service. Our waiter was super nice. Forgot his name.“

“I can tell you that Italio was a great find!
Whoever else claim "fresh italian food" doesn't really achieve any freshness as this place.
Price is correct and individual plates are well served! Sauce is fresh, salt correct and the pasta is "al dente" .
The paninis are also a must!
Highly reommended!“

“Went to your East Colonial restaurant today after not being there in a while and am so glad we did! We had a plain cheese pizza and a Greek salad and both were fantastic. If Tomasino’s wasn’t so far from our home I would definitely go much more often. This in my opinion is the best New York style pizza in the East Orlando area.“

“Cauliflower salad is absolutely amazing“

“The food was on point and quick service made for a great time!!“

“Amazing quality NY style pizza, even better than in NY😅 You can tell how much effort they put in it!“

“Worst experience ever. Ordered food for pickup checked in and waited for 15 mins. Then had to go in and was treated with no respect from the hostess. Was told to wait were busy. Funny only 10 cars in the whole parking lot. I didn't spend $70 to pick up cold food. Don't waste your time at this location.“

“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.“