30 Best Italian Restaurants near Ponte Vedra Beach

“I enjoy going to the Bronx house very much but they have the worst beer selection…just sayin! At least serve Yuengling to have some variety.“

“We happened to find Poppy’s on Trip Advisor and boy were we delighted. The atmosphere is authentic, food is exceptional and friendly staff. Would highly recommend.“

“Had pepperoni made fresh from the kitchen,and I gotta say is the best way to kick off a late afternoon here in Jacksonville! Crispy edges on the crust wonderful sauce with the best tasting cheese I ever had! Not only is the food worth the visit the ambiance is great too not only pizza pasta and other authentic Italian staples they have the game going serving up cold drinks to wash it all down These guys are definitely making pizza the right way! Truly one of the best New York cheese pepperoni pies I have ever had! Gotta stop by if you are ever in the area“

“I love finding hidden gems, and Jonis Pizza was exactly that.

Susan and I were heading to one of our favorite restaurants, Fionn MacCool's, when we noticed Jonis Pizza tucked away in the same shopping center. Somehow, despite being in the area many times, we had never stopped in. That changed this week, and I am glad it did.

The restaurant is cozy, family-owned, and immediately feels welcoming. The aroma of garlic and fresh Italian cooking hits you as soon as you walk through the door. We started with the Garlic Cheese Bread, which was perfectly toasted and loaded with flavor. We also enjoyed the Fresh Mozzarella Appetizer, featuring fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and pesto that allowed the ingredients to shine.

As someone who grew up in a large Italian family in New York, I take Italian food seriously. When I saw Stuffed Shells on the menu, I knew exactly what I was ordering.

What happened next surprised me.

The Stuffed Shells at Jonis Pizza earned our prestigious Best of the Best Award. The shells were filled with a rich blend of cheeses and topped with a perfectly balanced sauce. The waitress explained that her mother makes them from scratch, and it showed. The dish immediately brought back memories of a favorite Italian restaurant from my childhood in the Bronx. For decades, no stuffed shells had matched those memories. Jonis Pizza finally did.

Susan ordered the Chicken Francese, and it was equally impressive. Tender chicken, perfectly prepared angel hair pasta, and plenty of flavorful lemon sauce made this a standout entrée.

The service was warm, friendly, and personal. You can tell this is a restaurant that takes pride in both its food and its customers.

If you are looking for authentic Italian food, a family-owned restaurant, date-night dining, or simply some of the best homemade Italian comfort food in the area, put Jonis Pizza on your list.

Be sure to check out our photos, especially the award-winning Stuffed Shells.

★★★★☆ 4 Stars

🏆 Best of the Best Award: Stuffed Shells“

“This is one of the very best NY/NJ-style pies I’ve had in the greater Jacksonville area. The crust is light, thin, and crispy, and they’ll customize it to your preference. Just as impressive is the hospitality: warm, friendly, and every bit as good as the pizza.“

“🥂 Great Christmas Eve 👍🥂🔥“

“Amazing food and amazing people! Thank you for a wonderful experience.“

“The appetizers, drinks, the food, and most of all the service was outstanding thank you Jessica your energy service and attention to detail made our night!“

“this Carrabba's location has the best food I have ever had. the manager there, Ray, is an awesome fellow. I recommend going there for lunch and dinner. absolutely the most delicious food and wonderful service“

“Cool place, stellar dinner, and Milena was awesome - knowledgeable, helpful & so friendly! Already have our meals picked out for the next visit. Gnocchi arrabbiata was phenomenal! Boyfriend gave the beef carpaccio multiple “wow”s. Definitely save room for dessert. Cannot wait to come back & bring friends!“

“I was born and raised on Long Island NY! I left NY in 1978 and have NEVER HAD A PIZZA THAT REMINDED OF WHAT PIZZA SHOULD REALLY TASTE LIKE IT DID IN MY CHILDHOOD! UNTIL I HAD PIZZA FROM VITO'$! LOVE IT FRESH INGREDIENTS SUBURB TASTE! TRUE TRADITIONAL ITALIANO COOKING! YOU HAVE TO TRY THE EGG PLANT PIZZA! IT IS TO DYE FOR!“

“I ordered from here for the first time yesterday. Didn’t expect too much, just hungry and wanted some good cheese pizza. When i took my first bite, i honestly think i almost passed out. The cheese was perfect, the crust was amazing, and the sauce just absolutely tasted heavenly. I would spend so much money on this place if i could. 10/10, WILL try again.“

“We were starving and grabbed a quick cheese pizza on our way out if a market. We immediately had to come find this page just so we could leave a review. This was one of the tastiest cheese pizzas we’ve had! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Saw this place on TikTok and decided to give their Tuesday night pasta special a try. So glad we did!! The food and drinks were absolutely amazing. The staff was so incredibly kind and made the experience that much better. We were celebrating a family member‘s birthday. The amazing staff worked so hard to ensure that we had a great time. The food and drinks were absolutely amazing everyone at the table enjoyed everything. Will be back for sure!“

“Absolutely amazing experience. My food was on point. My table was clean. My waiter, Jayden, was phenomenal! Very attentive. Never asked for a refill or needed anything. He asked all the right questions and brought me EVERYTHING I needed before I needed it. Very well spoken, well mannered and overall great display of professionalism! We'll be back to see him!“

“Been living in Jax for 9yrs now, tried a few places(looking for NY style pizza slices, real cheese) not pizza cheese and Vinnys didn't disappoint!!! Me and my Wife sat in the car and ate those delicious 2 slices, was so good we went back in and order a whole pie!! Thank you Vinny's for being our goto for now on.. P.S. We drove from Yellow Bluff just to try 🤭😎“

“The best Italian food in the Jacksonville area! Friendly and warn service, fantastic atmosphere, and reasonable prices! My family and I will be back!“

“We had a small gathering today for my dad’s 75th birthday. The food was great,the service was awesome. Our server ,Katia was great. She helped make our gathering perfect. Katia went above and beyond to make sure all in attendance have a wonderful time. Our food came out quick, hot and very tasty. We will be back for sure.“

“Our First time at Mezza Luna…. Wow! Amazing Food, great wine list and our server Kasey was fantastic! My wife had the Ciopino which she said was delicious. I had the parardelle which was out of this world! Our Uncle Paul is a regular here, he had the Pizza with Sausage & Mushrooms. Kacey was spot on with the dessert recommendation: Bread pudding with bourbon caramel sauce and ice cream! Best I’ve ever had! We will be back!!!! Five Stars!!!!!!“

“We just had our rehearsal dinner there this evening. The staff was amazing and supportive. The food was amazing. They were very accommodating to our food allergies. I’m so grateful and recommend them for any events you might have coming up!“

“Had a FABULOUS dinner at your Atlantic Beach location for my daughters birthday last night! Food, service and atmosphere were AMAZING!!! Will definitely be back!!“

“Have been to Matt’s many times and absolutely love everything I’ve ordered. I was stationed in Sicily for two years, you can close your eyes and the phenomenon of flavor will take you there. This is truly a family restaurant, warm, welcoming……makes one feel at home. Warms my heart.“

“Awesome food and service.“

“Awesome place. Great happy hour specials. Awesome music . Fantastic bartenders.“

“Delicious Every Time! One of our Favorite Places to eat!“

“I had there food delivered and was so amazed by not only the quality of the food But to me one of the best in Jax“

“Best pizza in Jax, hands down! I cannot say enough about the quality of their food AND service. The wait staff is always making sure my family and I have everything we need when we visit and the owner always stops by to talk with us and make sure we are good too. Everyone is so friendly, my kids ask to come every weekend now, so we will be coming back soon! It is a short walk away from the beach, the outdoor seating gives a nice breeze and scenery, the place is also always spotless... They are ON POINT. I Highly recommend to anyone! Thank you guys for being so awesome!“

“The pizza is really good along with the staff being friendly. Atmosphere is relaxing and family friendly“

“I had an absolutely amazing experience at Marco's Pizza! The food was hot, fresh, and delicious, but what truly made our visit standout was the staff. Lauren and James were incredible! They provided top-tier customer service, were extremely welcoming, and made sure everything was perfect with our order. It is rare to find such friendly and attentive service these days. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended!“