40 Best Italian Restaurants near Saint Johns

“The food is fantastic. We dined here on two different occasions. The service is perfect, the owner said hello to all the tables. My favorites are mussels appetizer and veal piccata. The only issue would be they don’t allow you switch the pasta for the healthier option“

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

“Bronx has been out to go spot for over a year! Pizza is consistently good and the hot honey wings are a hit on pizza night every time! We’ve tried other places near 210 but none come close to Bronx, to top it all off the staff is amazing, very friendly and always have a good experience. I would definitely recommend Bronx for your next pizza night!“

“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.“

“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“

“What an amazing experience coming here. The portions are huge (enough for 2 meals), the food was fresh and very tasteful. I got the eggplant parmesan and it was great, you can tell the mariana sauce was freshly made. Plus it was warm and friendly when you first walk in, if I could give this place 10 stars, I would!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“This is by far the best Italian Food I have ever had in Jacksonville.“

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

“Delicious ❣️Enjoyed every bite❣️“

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

“👍Luis took excellent care of us. First time we had been there. Chix Parm was excellent, very large portions. Would definitely return to try the pizza! 🙂“

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

“The establishment offers an excellent selection of pizzas. The pricing structure is quite reasonable, providing good value. Furthermore, the service staff are commendably pleasant and helpful. This combination makes for a highly satisfactory dining experience. I would recommend this place for a casual meal.“

“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“

“Brandon was our server and I must say he was the most attentive and patient server I've seen in a long time. My mom is disabled and very hard of hearing and he was so very patient with her.
Brandon needs to be promoted as he is very awesome!“

“❤weather is nice , excellent service“

“If you live in Jax and haven’t been to mamas you’re simply just missing out. The pasta, the sauces, the wings, the pizza, the apps…. I can’t stay away I have tried something new every single time and have yet to be let down. I have not had truly good authentic Italian like this since New York!“

“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“

“A true 5 star experience.
Super clean! Like wow clean.
So friendly! Fast service!
Absolutely delicious.

Best pizza/sub place Ive been to in Florida. Not even close. Meatball sub was really really good.
Great prices too!“

“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“

“Loved the crust of the pizza and the service. Friendly atmosphere and very clean. The gentleman that greeted us may be the owner was very kind to everyone that came in. Must have many repeat customers because he knew a few that came in. The veggies on the pizza were fresh. I loved it! We had the supreme.“

“Menu states that you may wait up to 50 minutes so be prepared.
The pizzas are average however they have a good specialty ones.
Price are fine 16 inch pizza for 2 and a drink $34.
The place is kind of dark but the plaza where is at is very nice so seating outside is great. Bathrooms were clean.“

“yum yum with great service“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“There are 3 people that were very nice. Tony was super friendly and even gave me lettuce after I forgot to ask for it initially. Derek helped me choose my order sense I couldn’t think of what to choose and Jeramy made it beautifully. I’m super pleased and WILL come back again for the service alone“

“Outstanding service at Pizza Hut! Shelby assisted me and despite being incredibly busy, they handled everything with professionalism and a positive attitude. Orders were prepared quickly and accurately; Shelby was friendly and went above and beyond, one of the best customer service experiences I’ve had!“