45 Best Italian Restaurants near Ponce Inlet

“Love Jerry's!! Been going there for many years now & the only thing I can say that changes every time I go in is the food is even better then before!! ? Great place to bring the family, karaoke every Monday night & live band every other night besides Tuesday! You can bring your dog as well, which I love as well ! If you're down in Ponce inlet, def stop by there, you won't be disappointed!! ?“

“Barbara runs the place like a boss even at its busiest, treats you like family the moment you walk through those doors. Even though they weren’t doing pizza when we came in, she made the accommodation to make one for us! The chicken parm was excellent as well. They make their own sauce and it’s DIFFERENT and BETTER than any other marinara I’ve tasted. Love Don Vito’s, it’s a great spot for date night!“

“Pulled up and was slightly worried we were in the wrong location, but getting out of the car I said “this will probably be absolutely bomb” and I was correct. Everything was made fresh/homemade. The food was absolutely amazing, for apps we ordered the bruschetta jalepeno poppers and garlic knots, ALL AMAZING, and for entrees 2 pizzas, stuffed shells, Alfredo, penne and gyro, also all absolutely delicious. The staff was super friendly and attentive, the owner was wonderful as well. Got some cannolis at the end, and as someone who doesn’t like them, they may have changed my opinion. Definitely recommend this place.“

“VALENTINA, the owner's daughter was a wonderful waitress. The food and Ambiance were excellent. My husband had his favorite meal Bracciole and I had rotini Bolognese. I had a Lambrusco and a Chianti. It was dark and romantic and we are going back for our anniversary soon.“

“The atmosphere is kind of electric & eclectic . different musicians performing in each room , watching the chefs cook steaks in the wood fired brick ovens . the food was delicious. The service was great professional waiters that are on point definitely will be back and hopefully soon.“

“Hubby and I had our second visit to Don Giovanni’s in Ormond Beach on 10/18/2023, and it was better than our first visit (if that is possible) Now we are hooked. I had chicken franchise and hubby had chicken Marsala. Both were wonderful. Chicken was so tender and both sauces were outstanding. I can’t say enough how good the bread is, just so fresh and delicious, salad is large and cold. Now, let’s talk cheesecake! We had the strawberry cheesecake….well, nothing like we ever had. Creamy, sweet, awesome crust, presentation amazing. We have many many years of taste testing cheesecake, and this is by far our Favorite. Love love love Don Giovanni’s.❤️❤️“

“I used doordash to get my food ordered and the food was delivered hot and ready. I got the chicken fettuccine alfredo and it was so amazing. I truly appreciate your delicious food. The garlic knots were a little chewy but maybe it was a off night, so i will give the garlic knots another chance! ?Thank you all again for serving the community with delicious Italian food.“

“First time there. They were about to close but let me come in, sit down and order. Waitress( she told me her name but I forgot) was amazing and friendly. Food was delicious and the owner a nice guy. I'm from out of town but will be going back on my next visit.“

“We ordered the Meatza Pizza. We were starved having just moved to the area. We were pleasantly surprised at how generous the toppings were on the pizza. We also ordered a salmon spread (a neighbor recommended it to us)...it was "meh" at best...it was dry salmon with a ton of capers on it it...the chips it was served with were good though. Would have given it 4 stars because of the salmon dip, but the pizza was so great, I had to give them a 5 star!“

“Went here for my aunt's birthday and they brought out a delicious dessert for her great service the waiters were so nice and 1 order came out wrong and with no hesitation they fixed it love this place definitely will be coming back again soon“

“I am the traveler. Now my father owned an Italian restaurant for 60 yrs. I grew up eating home made pasta almost every Sunday. I even owned my own Italian restaurant for 16 yrs. I can not say how happy I was to have stopped and gave it a try. First greeted with a smile. Faith was awesome and beautiful. Sat right away. The soup of the day just added a little parm cheese and pepper. Amazing so delicious. Spaghetti and meatballs is what I ordered, because that’s a true test of an Italian restaurant. Plate came out, and I always check the amount of water sitting at the bottom of the dish. If pasta not drained properly lots of water. And that waters down the sauce. Pleasantly surprised very little water. Added my parm cheese, salt , & pepper. Once again pleasantly surprised. Red tomato sauce lightly seasoned and tasted almost like home. And I did enjoy that is was a thin spaghetti. Now the meatballs were so good tender moist and yet firm. Properly season and went fantastic with the sauce. Thank you for a delicious meal. Highly recommend.P.S tiramisu is nice light finish to my meal.“

“We recently went to Genovese's on a very busy, Bike week time. It was extremely great food. We were very hungry and exhausted. I did not feel like cooking or cleaning up afterwards so we decided to go there. Let me tell you it was well worth it. The next day I was home from wolf. It was extremely!“

“Go up occasionally for the Thursday wine tasting and have discovered some really nice ones. The owner and staff are personable and accommodating. When these tasting started very few people, but is becoming quite popular with more wine lovers.“

“My son got locked in the bathroom last night b/c the bathroom door lock is broken, he was pretty traumatized. I had used it earlier and had trouble getting the door to unlock and open. I told the manager but she really didn't seem to care. She couldn't be bothered. I'm sure that's some kind of fire violation, if there's an emergency but your patron can't get out of the bathroom b/c the door lock is broken, you've got big problems! Get your bathroom door fixed!“

“First time here. I must say it was the best Italian food I've had. I had the Lobster Raveoli and hubby had the lasagna. They were both amazing. I watched them make my Alfredo sauce fresh. I will say I hope this place stays around for next yr bike week. Also talked to the cooks and they were awesome, did an amazing job. waitress was amazing too. I highly recommend. Will be trying the pizza next. it looked amazing too.“

“Our first time visiting the place, from the entrance my family and I were treated with great kindness, they made us feel at home. His kindness and customer service is incredible. The pizza was delicious, the desserts are delicious. A very friendly and family atmosphere. I already have a place to eat a delicious pizza with my family again.“

“A first visit for me . Food presentation and desert presentation are perfectly executed . However, the pasta dishes to me are very small portions, but delicious.Large wine list as well. You get outstanding service by the wait staff. My only issue is nobody smiles or laughs . Everyone is so serious. Maybe because it's an expensive place to dine? I don't think it would offend anyone to smile or laugh. Enjoy life because tomorrow is never promised . We will dine here again and hopefully I see some smiling faces.“

“My favorite local restaurant. I'm at my home in Edgewater at least one week per month. I never fail to get in to Albertos for a meal once every time. Early bird specials from 5:00 to 6:00. Food is excellent and so is the service. You will not leave hungry.Highly recommend!Parking: There's additional parking out back.“

“Don’t judge the book by its cover - this place was fantastic! The inside was wonderfully decorated and very clean. The service was fantastic and the food was well worth the wait! We will be back!You can tell everything is made fresh and to order. We left stuffed!“

“Very friendly people there. Even with it being a busy night they made sure to come by frequently to check up on us.The pizza was greatParking: They had someone out there helping people find parking, so even on busy nights you should be and to find a spot“

“Anna's is a culinary gem that turned a family holiday dinner into a memorable experience. From the warm ambiance to the exquisite Italian dishes, every detail was perfection. Our server, Josh, elevated the evening with impeccable service, making sure every moment was delightful. Anna's is not just a restaurant; it's a celebration of flavors and hospitality that will undoubtedly leave you craving more. Don't miss the chance to savor the magic of Anna's – where every bite feels like a festive occasion.“

“Based on their ad in the local dining magazine, we expected a little more upscale restaurant. We found out the food was outstanding, the service from Amanda was excellent. The meal came with warm bread and a salad, which to don't find anymore. The negative was it was really loud, and for some reason they had an amplified one man band in the dining room instead of the bar which made it even louder. The food and service was so good at a reasonable price we will be back, but not when they have music in the dining room. I like live music,but it was in the wrong room at the wrong time.“

“Where to begin?It's a small establishment to be sure, but that only adds to the atmosphere. A bigger venue would only feel less inviting. As it is, the restaurant is clean and well maintained. The bathroom was spotless.The wait staff is attentive and friendly without feeling cloying or pushy. They never made us feel like they were trying to clear a table for the next guests.If that weren't enough, the food is incredible. The crepe lasagna is now one of the top three meals I've ever had at a restaurant in my life. It was tender and flavorful without being soupy or turning into mush, as so many lasagnas do. I will point out that our food took a while, however in this case that's not a downside.This restaurant is the kind of place you go for a proper multi course dinner, not an eatery that tries to serve as many people as possible, as quickly as possible. It never felt as though we were waiting our food, it felt as if they were waiting for us to be ready for the next course.It is overall, friendly, welcoming, and serves absolutely outstanding food.On the five-star Google scale, this place is a 10 out of 10. Absolutely outstanding job and I thank you for the experience.“

“First time here. Omg I can't believe what I been missing out on. The food is absolutely delicious from their warm bread to house salad, and Shrimp Alfredo was really good. Service was also excellent. I highly recommend and will definitely be back.“

“We just had arrived in New Smyrna Beach for a special occasion and stopped at the out door bar for a drink. SKYLEE the bar tender was awsome. She is just fantastic. Thank you for a enjoyable and memorable time. We really enjoyed the tequila shots.“

“Our group of 12 had a 5 star dining experience! We were placed in their private room and Joseph, our server, was a rock star! He was personable and attentive and managed our large group perfectly! The owner came in to greet us and he made sure we were well taken care of from the incredible appetizers (lamb chops were my fave) to the delicious desserts! They have an impressive wine list, the service was superior and the food was perfectly prepared!“

“Pizza was good and so was the atmosphere. We got the Kenny Powers brick oven pizza and also ordered the onion rings, which came with a special sauce. It was different but good! The garlic bread by the slice was surprisingly good! You could tell it was fresh garlic.We sat outside in their screened in patio, it was PERFECT! No bugs, not too loud because of traffic, and good service.We had an amazing waitress, but I think Giuseppe’s needs to have more than one person covering the tables outside on busy nights. She was swamped, and we could tell it was not her fault at all!Overall good experience. We will be back and the next time just try a regular red sauce everything pizza.Parking: When it is busy you have to park on the street behind the restaurant. Not bad, just sparse.“

“When we first walked in, we were kind of worried, not going to lie. The waitress was no nonsense, and I respect her for that.The salad, minestrone soup, and home made bread were all amazing and flavorful. My husband ordered a cheese pizza and loved it. Florida does have good pizza after all! My chicken caccitore was absolutely 10/10. I shared some with my husband and he said its just like how his grandma used to make it.Another review said this place is very old school Italian, and I agree with that sentiment.My family of 6 left with full bellies and were so happy we decided to give this place a try.“

“We had to pick something up for my car at another dealership so off to Daytona we go. We didn't want to sit in traffic going back so Olive Garden was the choice for the nightParking: Lots of parking availableKid-friendliness: We were a few tables away from family with toddler and they had a neat highchair setup“

“Probably my 2nd visit here. They were crazy busy but still didn't have too long of wait times for food coming out. Bartender was friendly and worked very hard to keep up. The restaurant has almost an upscale feel but welcome casual wear so no need to dress up. I ordered the Tuscan Lemonade which was similar to Limoncello but a bit lighter and with some soda water added. I also had the fried calamari, chicken francese and a slice of limoncello cake to go. The pasta was great and the chicken was super tender, the calamari was very good not rubbery, and while it looks amazing I haven't had the cake yet. I wanted lots of food since I skipped lunch and this filled me up well making up for it! I'll probably have the cake tomorrow but I'll definitely be back again!“

“Eric was top tier! It’s been a while since I’ve had such great service. I highly recommend asking for Eric next time you dine at Olive Garden! He knows his stuff and engages well with his guest! I work in the industry and this guy knows how to upsell! He should be a bartender. He knows a mean secret on making an espresso martini! Next time we dine we WILL ask for Eric!“

“The crust was delicious. I’m not one that likes thick crust. It was perfect. My husband accidentally left his phone at the table. When I called, they were holding his phone until we returned. We will definetly be visiting again. They have a variety of salads and wings which is a family favorite pick.“

“This was one of the best meals we've had in ages! Our server, Blythe, provided memorably great service from start to finish. We stopped in because it looked nice from the outside but we'd actually go out of our way to come back after this 10 out of 10 experience!“

“Sitting on the rooftop overlooking Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna, Florida is great.We had a party of 30 with children. They got ALL of our food out to us in great time, and it was hot. Amazing kitchen staff to make that happen.The servers were great and kept up with the needs of a party this big. They remembered food placement, kept our drinks full, and table clear.“

“Filippos is the best! My husband and I recently moved to Edgewater and needed a new takeout spot. A friend of ours recommended we try Filippos and I'm so glad we did! I would highly recommend the Greek salad, manicotti, and the pizza of course. Bonus points: I was in a rush last time I came in for takeout and accidentally forgot my debit card on the counter. The staff kept it safe for me until I was able to come back and pick it up!“

“From the house wine to the tirimisu we thoroughly enjoyed every bite we ate. The crepe lasagna is one of a kind and a must try if you've never had it. The service was great and it was very busy for a Wednesday night. A quaint little gem right on Flagler Ave.“

“I’m from the North suburbs of Chicago, and this place is just like the food I bought at home. Great Italian beefs, GREAT beef tamales, great Chicago thin crust pizza. All order more different items soon. Good Italian sausage too! I live in Edgewater and I constantly check the calendar to see when they are in my area……. If I order pizza I place an online order because there is a wait…. But that’s what you get when they make it fresh! Sometimes I’ll order a hot dog and tamale and eat that while I wait, but the online ordering is efficient. I would definitely recommend that for deep dish. Go Cubs!!“

“12 of us ate here for my Aunties birthday. Our server was great & so was our food. We had a table full of toddlers and the cook was more than accommodating. 10/10 recommend! The boys loved the wings the mozzarella sticks were great and so was the cheese and pepperoni pizza.“

“The meatball sub is to the for. This is our favorite Stop when in Daytona. You can't leave without cookies and rice pudding. It's family owned and operated. I highly suggest a visit, you will be back! THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD IN “

“My daughter and I just left. Though they were out of a lot of items, the food we had was delicious! I will definitely come back and support this small business. The service was great and the restaurant was nice and clean and the music was fun. Thank you. May your business continue to grow.“

“The pizza was good although I think they can improve the service a lot and not show the customer's weaknesses, we know that there is not enough staff but that is no excuse to offer an average service. In my case, when I saw the notice, I preferred to order takeout.“

“I am glad we stopped by. Delicious food. Well done. Decent amount. Loved how they took care of my kids requests. Everything was on top. Try the tiramisu in the end. Maddie was great. We will come back.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu had a wide range of food. Honestly the sizes were huge. ❤️“

“This was one of the best meals we've had in ages! Our server, Blythe, provided memorably great service from start to finish. We stopped in because it looked nice from the outside but we'd actually go out of our way to come back after this 10 out of 10 experience!“

“I absolutely love the pizza!! What I didn’t like was the fact that the cashier touch the customer pizza with no gloves on, then cashed out his payment, then proceeded to take my order, she THEN grabs my two slices with no gloves on! That is not cool! You don’t touch other people’s food without gloves! But other than that the pizza was good!“

“First of all: 10% off yelp check-in coupon!! So nice!! Upon entering, we were immediately welcomed by a charming presumably Italian gentleman who showed us to our table. The atmosphere is humble- vinyl table cloths and booths but there is big band music playing quietly for ambience. Beer and California Wine only for adult beverages-which was fine for us. We ordered a carafe of the house Chianti at server Heather's rec- it did not disappoint. I ordered Sicilian grouper and it was delicious- portion size just right- with salad and home made knot rolls-- Hubs had the shells and they were delicious also. We had our fill so I don't know about the dessert menu- we payed it forward with our unfinished carafe and gifted it to a nearby table of adults who were already served wine. We will return. Remember to tip from full price;)“