38 Best Italian Restaurants near Saint Johns

“Best Italian I’ve had since Patti’s closed down MANY years ago!!! My Chicken Parm was delicious! Waitress was very attentive (sometimes they are not with a single mommy and a child). The salad and wine was great too. Only thing I would change is to offer customers fresh grated Parmesan when the food is served. I had to ask for it and waited for a few minutes for it to come as my food was getting cold. Overall great experience. We will be back!! Oh, and I tipped about 23% because waitress was so awesome!! I think her name was Lauren or Laura. Very close to my name. Lol We will be back!! 😁“

“One of the best Happy Hours. Drinks are excellent and 1/2 price appetizers are very good. Wish they would add Fried ravioli. Would be great with their marinara sauce. We had a Thursday "special" meal. It was the best beef stroganoff we have ever had! Should be on the menu, even though it isn't Italian.“

“Perfect!🚀 Must try pastas and wines🍝🍷🍕🌯“

“I am from ny and this true ny pizza Its the best i have had in Jax True sicilian pizza U will not be disappointed“

“We have been hoping for a local pizza place we can go to. We live in south Hampton so location wise it’s perfect. Good price and the food is fantastic. Highly recommend.“

“My favorite is the Meat lover pizza, but also, I've tried the Pappardelle Bolognese, and it is out of this world. Great atmosphere and service. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone.“

“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“

“I’ve eaten at their restaurant in Port Orange. I have been looking forward to this opening for quite a while. Brooke was an amazing server and took care of everything. Amazing pizza and Garlic knots. New location off CR-210!!“

“We had the most amazing dinner at Poppy’s! Rehearsal dinner for our nephew. Served 15 of us and everybody had wonderfully delicious portions!! YUM 😋 The service was fast and very polite!!“

“Although I never noticed the restaurant next to Walmart, I found it on a food delivery app and decided to give it a chance, and I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food, the generous portions, and reasonable prices. I would definitely order again.“

“Intimate dining space with bar seating as well as tables. Wonderful house made pasta dishes with lots of options. Great desserts, excellent service.“

“Delicious ❣️Enjoyed every bite❣️“

“We didn't have to wait long...The food was great! Everything was very fresh. Our services was also great. And they have plenty of Employees ♥️.We will be going back soon!“

“love the pizza and calzones. the calzones DO have ricotta cheese. I forgot to take a picture.“

“awesome food! great service! tasty drinks!“

“Ashley took such good care of our family! We each got something different (kids Alfredo, kids spaghetti and meatball, lasagna, & chicken Marsala and dessert-gelato for the kids and bread pudding for my husband & I to share) everything was amazing! Thank for for giving us a wonderful wedding anniversary dinner 💞 we have been to this location a few times and it’s never been a disappointment!“

“We had Lasagna and Pizza. The Pizza was outstanding and definitely one of the best we've had in this area. The thin crust was cooked perfectly and had a nice crunch. The sauce and toppings were fresh and flavorful. The Lasagna was saucy and again, cooked perfectly. The meat on top had a great flavor and we will get both again!“

“Went tonight first time at new place. Food was even better than old place. If we don't order through Grub Hub will definitely go in person“

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

“For a little neighborhood place in fruit cove, their food is excellent and made with love! New York style pizza has a great crust and lots of toppings. The pasta is cooked to perfection with so much flavor in the sauces you’ll be back to enjoy another one.
Run don’t walk to this great little neighborhood spot.“

“Went to Mandola’s yesterday for the first time and had a wonderful experience. Everyone was super friendly. The food was amazing! Branden the manager was very nice and made sure we had everything we needed. We had a piece of the chocolate cake and some gelato which was absolutely delicious! We most definitely will be back very soon!“

“Today was a bit mind-blowing. Something changed at this location that exceeded my family's expectations. The server Gus is someone we never thought would stand out. Dined in tonight on 07/18/2025. He was very professional, polite, and friendly, and the service was super fast and top-notch. Of the 44 years of being alive, I honestly don't think I've ever experienced a server that amazing. He, no lie, needs to be promoted to general manager. He puts Chick-fil-A customer service to shame. First time I've seen a restaurant manager come out to the tables and ask how everything was. Look, when you're almost done with the salad and breadsticks, he already has a new replacement before you can blink. Wait for refill on drink? Not him. He makes sure you get topped off. I ordered the Unlimited soup, salad, and breadstick because Zuppa Toscana is my favorite, and when I'm almost at the bottom, he already has another one ready for me. There is no need to call him or look around. He's already there. Plus, he does it with a genuine smile. It's very upsetting that this is the first time in my life I get to meet an amazing person like him. I can see him a very rich and successful man in the future.“

“❤weather is nice , excellent service“

“This was our first time here and we were pleasantly surprised. The food was fresh, even the salads. Chicken Parm was NOT overly cooked, breaded and fried. Alfredo was not oily. Portions were really big for the price. We came for lunch. Will come back again. Service was great and food came out quickly. Definitely give them a try.“

“LOVE VINOS!!!!!! Baymeadows location is the very best!! Omar is THE MAN !! They truly treat their guests like family and the food is top notch :) recommend their lemon pepper wings“

“I’ve walked past this business but never stopped in. But now, I’m so very glad I did. The NY pizza is exactly how I had it in New York. Ordered the thin crust slices but had no idea how big it was. I had more than enough to enjoy. The service was top-notch! Not only from the server but also from the Manager. My compliments to all the staff for making the experience magical! Absolutely ♥️♥️♥️ the ambiance - reminded me of Woodstock, NY.

All and all, I give Moon Dog Pie an A++++“

“Went here with friends for the first time last night. The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were very generous. Between us, we had two deep dish specialty pizzas, three appetizers and a sub. There was so much to choose from and each of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Tasty, fresh, hot, impressive! Staff was super friendly & welcoming too. Cute decor inside and comfy, clean seating. We’ll be back!“

“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“

“Thanks to our attentive and knowledgeable waiter, Sebastien we had a wonderful experience. The service, drinks and ambience were exemplary, and the food was quite good. The salmon was delicious, but the branzino was slightly overcooked. The dessert was unbelievably delicious! Overall, the flavors were tasty and we will definitely be back.“

“The BEST pizza and authentic Italian food around! 100% recommend!! The Chicken Piccata and Chicken Marsala are phenomenal!“

“Been coming here for years. Great pizza, very good crust and sauce. Delicious“

“We stopped in for lunch and the food was great (pizza and lasagna) and the service was great also, Thank you Rick! We will definitely be back. Side note my Mom and Grannie used to love coming here when my Grannie was still with us GOD Bless you Grannie ?“

“Our family had a huge pizza order. And Shawn made sure everything was right. He double checked everything before I even left the store!“

“I have a question: Why Cafe Cairano? I live in California and have never been in St. Augustine, but I was born in Cairano, a town in Italy, hence the question. Thank you and best wishes. My email address is raruberto“

“I ordered through the website and it was sent out via Doordash, which is usually fine, but this time my drivers car broke down on the side of the road. I understand things happen that's out of our control, so I called the store and Marie was super helpful in resolving the issue!“

“Seriously don't understand why I haven't been here before now. This is hands down the best pizza I have had in the Mandarin area. And the Greek salad was an added bonus. Prices are good. Service is fast and friendly. Beer selection is slim with bottles only, and we thought the wine was a bit pricy but not too bad. Wishing for some craft drafts, but no matter, we will be back.“

“We recently bought 2 cheese slices and 1 pepperoni slice. The cashier tried to charge me for a pepperoni and sausage slice which costs more. Good thing I was watching the register as she was ringing it up. The pizza slices tasted great. A bit greasy. The pizza slices are huge slices. A bit pricey. Just watch your order when the cashier rings it up. I saw previous comments about being charged more than they should.“