31 Best Italian Restaurants near Riverview

“We had the family meal of Caprese Chicken and Penne delivered! The food quality was excellent! The chicken was tender, juicy and flavorful! The penne was well seasoned and perfectly sauced. The whole family loved it! We will definitely order again!“

“Great food and service. We will be back.“

“Several friends recommended this place and I'm glad they did. Love this place, very trendy cozy decor, food was delicious, staff was great and the drinks were tasty. Highly recommend.“

“I went here with my 95yo grandma, my mother and my 6yo daughter. Everyone had a great time! My gma is gluten free and they were very accommodating with gf bread to dip into her oil. She loved it! The cheese pizza kids meal was a huge pie that came with a free drink and a cup of gelato. The staff was so attentive, welcoming, helpful and energetic. My chicken piccata was delish. We also got a free piece of cake because it was our first visit. All around great experience and the restaurant vibes were lovely too with the red brick“

“Best pizza ever!! Especially the deep dish! We normally pick it up but really enjoyed the atmosphere and service eating in as well. 5 stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“DiMisa Gourmet did a phenomenal job catering my party of 40+ ! Chicken Parmesan, chicken Marsala, meatballs, and pasta were amazing! I appreciate the quick & professional communication from their staff. Thank you for taking the stress out of a large gathering.“

“We tried East Coast Pizza for the first time tonight and FELL IN LOVE! We ordered a 19” cheese pizza, 19” meat lovers pizza, garlic bread with cheese, and 10 buffalo wings - all of which were delicious. I am typically disappointed when I order wings from other restaurants, but these are genuinely the best wings I have ever had. Our son (2 years) doesn’t usually eat pizza but he devoured his own piece of pizza, which was huge, by the way. East Coast is 10 minutes further than our nearest pizza restaurant, but we will absolutely be making the drive to eat here instead. Thank you, East Coast Pizza! Our dinner was amazing!“

“Traditional NY Deli with lots of sandwich choices with catchy names. The sandwiches are made to order. The meat is piled high. They serve breakfast sandwiches as well. There's pizza by the slice, strombolli, calzone. They sell desserts, canolli, ice cream, Gelato.“

“Hungry Howie’s has quickly become one of my go-to spots for pizza. The thing that sets them apart the most is their crust options—having so many flavors like garlic herb, ranch, and asiago makes every pizza feel customizable and different each time I order. The pizza itself is always fresh, hot, and full of flavor, with plenty of toppings and cheese that doesn’t skimp.

Beyond the pizza, their menu has a lot of variety, from oven-baked subs to salads and Howie Bread, which is always soft, buttery, and addicting. The prices are reasonable, and they often have good deals or combo specials that make it easy to feed a group without spending a ton.

Service-wise, every time I’ve ordered—whether for carryout or delivery—the staff has been friendly, quick, and accurate with my order. Delivery is usually faster than expected, and the food always arrives hot.

Overall, Hungry Howie’s delivers on taste, value, and quality. If you’re looking for a pizza place that goes beyond the typical chain with fun crust flavors and solid customer service, this is a spot worth checking out.“

“Had an incredible experience & dinner last night with family! From the atmosphere, the wait staff, Drinks, Mozzarella Cart, Main Course, to Dessert! Thank you ROCCA ❤️“

“Had a marvelous dinner. A most wonderful server Mykaela. She was fantastic. Energetic, knowledgeable, thoughtful. Breath of fresh air. Thank you so much!“

“Amazing food … best Italian I have had in years.“

“Great fresh pasta with a variety of pastas, sauces, and toppings - customize to your taste! Delicious and affordable - good size portions! Helpful, friendly staff! Glad we came.“

“Excellent food and great service from Lucca.“

“Great Food here in Brandon Like you never left NEW YORK! This is my favorite Italian Restaurant in Florida. It first has a wonderful ambience classy and romantic. I tried it with clients. Since then my wife and I have been going back ever since. The food is Amazing their Red Sauce is perfect could not be better. Their Chicken Parm is some of the best. Their Alla Vodka one of the best in Florida and they are always making memorable specials that you will be using bread to soak up the last drop. Great appetizers like the Carozza will tease your palate for more and more yummy goodness. A slice of delicious Limoncello cake and a cup of espresso is the perfect way to end a fantastic dinner out. The setting is perfect not to big “you feel you are in a subway station but not to small that you are eating dinner on the other table's lap.” It has a romantic and calming décor. Every other Wednesday they have live music. The wait staff is attentive, professional, playful, and friendly. Vito the manager and his nice wife are the best. They are from New York owned restaurants in New York they know how to make great food.“

“First time at Spartacos! the lasagna and dessert was delicious! The owner, Spartaco was friendly and funny! 🇮🇹 look forward to returning!“

“Amazing Food 5+.Pizza was delicious and the slices were Large.Garlic knots are huge and The best I've ever had.“

“great place good atmosphere“

“Great Italian Cuisine in Ybor City! The Chicken Parmesan was heavenly!“

“Love this property! Asher has the best staff and amenities. You will love your time here and really get the best experience in the downtown area. They have the best customer service and will always be there when you need it. Thanks for being the best, Lyric, Rachael and Taylor!“

“Poppa’s Italian Factory is a fantastic place! The food is amazing, freshly prepared, & fast! Donna & Ken are super-sweet & treat you like family! I’m a huge fan of their eggplant parmesan & the desserts are all delicious—especially the Italian pistachio cake! They recently made a big box of Italian cookies for an event to support Hope Services & it was a huge hit!
Thank you so much for your all you do & for being there all the nights I don’t have time to make dinner! 😊“

“5 stars all the way! If you want delicious food, great customer service and a great place to hang with the family, look no further. I've been eating at Amicis since moving to Fishhawk, and they are always on point. I've had their Pizza, Pastas and Sandwiches and they are all 10/10, everytime.“

“ALLISON at the Brandon location WAS AMAZING! She was very attentive, so sweet, food came out quick and hot! She was very helpful with any questions and our drinks were never empty without a refill next to it! Highly recommend, would come back just for her!“

“Went there yesterday with my husband and daughters. That was by far the best pizza I've had!!!! The owner was soo nice & we promised we'd leave a review about the pizza & not the bathroom that's getting remodeled!!! Lol“

“Intimate, cozy local Italian restaurant run by authentic Italian American couple x 42 years! A hidden gem!! Serious quality of traditional dishes as well as Chef's Specials! Everything served is made there, even the desserts. Tiramisu & Limoncello cake were fresh, superb! Mmmm, Capri..“

“PHENOMENAL! You have to try it! Really great!“

“All I have to say is this hungry Howies location is by far the best, I personally drive a little farther to get home to go here. Service is always on point they couldn’t be nicer which is hard to say about a lot of food establishments these days. But I LOVE SPICY and they got me hooked on that TNT flavor!!!
Keep up the good work Ray and TEAM, ill definitely be coming back!!!“

“I went to Cipresso last night for dinner.I took advantage of the ICON half off deal.It was half of everything including alcohol. Such a great deal. John the bartender is an absolute rockstar and gem .The filthy martini and espresso martinis( i ordered one dark and one creamy) were all phenomenal .I ordered the scallop special with polenta.Fresh U-8 scallops with polenta and vegetables.The picture does not do it justice.It tasted wven better than it looked The spaghetti and meatballs is a consistent win.I was really impressed by the food and service“

“Carmines Ybor shout out to Alexandra and the other staff! The deviled crab and calamari were superb 😋“

“First time visiting and we will definitely be back. The pizza was the best we’ve had in the Brandon area. The staff were friendly and professional. They truly care about the quality of food and customer service they provide.“

“I literally can’t say enough good things about this amazing place.
Everyone there is always in such a great mood. You can tell the owners/chef have a very close and great relationship with the staff.

The food is absolutely amazing.

I personally LOVE the sort of al la carte tasting menu if you will. I love exploring and finding new dishes that I’ve never tried before. I love that I have the opportunity to challenge my taste buds and Chef Alvarez does exactly just that.

The service here is 5 star through and through.

Thank you very much Ash.“