39 Best Italian Restaurants near Saint Johns

“Been in Jax for a year and finally made it to Vito's. We'll be back soonly.

Had a reservation and seated quickly. Loved the atmosphere. Dim lighting, white table clothes. Nothing off the scale too fancy. It was all very comfortable. Tables all taken, servers all over. The first thing I noticed were the servers ... the were all busy and taking care of tables. None were idle.

Started w/ house Chianti and fried ravioli. Both great ... raviolis were huge. Red sauce served with it was the house marinara. It was perfect ... and I'm a big red sauce guy. We followed with a Vito salad and a Caesar. Both the right size and the Vito dressing was good.

For entrees I had Chicken Picata. My wife had chicken saltimbocca. This was the highlight of my meal. Two lightly browned cutlets over a bed of spaghetti. Not too many capers and not overly salty which is always a risk. It was perfect! One of the best I've had. My wife had enough to take home for lunch today.

We held our ground on the bread and dessert as we are trying to watch carbs pending a wedding.

Major kudos to Anthony our server. A genuinely nice guy. Answered our questions, super attentive, always there at the right moment. The place has a new number one fan! I'll be back!

Total bill before tip [two glasses of wine, appetizer, two salads, two entrees] just over $90. Very well worth it!“

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

“It's not NYC Pizza by any stretch but it's definitely the best tasting and smelling pizza joint in the area. Maybe even in the top half of FL. Florida will never be a food destination spot anyways. It's far superior to the Bronx Pizza location in Nocatee.“

“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.“

“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 recently visited Leona's Cucina and the customer service is excellent—the staff is incredibly friendly and professional. However, there is a recurring issue with order consistency. Specifically, when you pay for extra toppings or items, you consistently do not receive the extra portions you paid for. While I enjoy the atmosphere, the order accuracy and value for money need to be addressed. I am hopeful that they will improve very quickly, as the service team is great, but the kitchen execution needs to match their standard.“

“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.“

“Delicious ❣️Enjoyed every bite❣️“

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

“What a gem hidden on Baymeadows ... May not look like much from outside but once in, excellent from the service to the food. A warm environment, seems really family based, the food is so so good, just like nonna made and very well priced. Just what our neighborhood was missing!“

“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!“

“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“

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

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Small piano bar vibes. Absolutely love this spot! Tasty food and drinks and wonderful service!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Just had lunch, Autumn was a great waitress, attentive, friendly and efficient. Ordered soup and salad today, it was great. I haven’t lived near an Olive Garden for about 3 years. My new friend lives nearby so we will be back regularly going forward.“

“me and my family decided to come here for dinner a few days ago and I have to say I’m very impressed. The atmosphere and food were great and service was on point. G the owner/manager was very friendly and welcoming to us. we will definitely be returning and I recommend if you’re wanting a good Italian meal.“

“Just had the best pizza this evening half cheese, half sausage, peppers, onions and mushrooms. Hands down, best by far with a crust you will want to take home and dip in olive oil, salt and pepper. It's our favorite and so close to Nocatee!“

“❤weather is nice , excellent service“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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“

“Absolutely 100% my new favorite pizza spot. Literally the best pizza I've ever had. The crust, cheese, sauce, all amazing! The cheese to sauce ratio is perfect. Been like 5 times in the last week and a half. Don't think I can eat pizza anywhere else in Jacksonville now!“

“This was an overall five star experience. me and a few of my friends came in the other day to get some food and it was absolutely phenomenal. We got both salad and pizza and we were thoroughly impressed by it. The staff was also very helpful and friendly, especially the manager Colby. The atmosphere was also great casual dining. I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“OMG the food is awesome! Chicken parm is spot on. Had a specialty taco pizza made. Corey knocked it out of the park!! Green Cove Springs, with this restaurant you are officially on the map!“

“Fast service, very friendly staff, and a relaxed, casual atmosphere.
The salads are surprisingly good — super fresh, crisp, and easily one of the best parts of the meal. Prices are good, portions are filling and it’s an easy spot for a no‑stress Italian dinner or takeout.“

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

“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 eat here at least once a week. This place is absolutely amazing, and everyone on staff is friendly and patient. Love this place!“

“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“

“The Pizza is usually spot on when me and my family visit there. This particular visit both pizzas where a big overcooked without alot of pizza sauce.

I called the store and spoke with the manager Blake .He and his staff immediately apologized and cooked us up better pizzas.

For that I am grateful and appreciative of the empathy and service.“