45 Best Italian Restaurants near Sanford

“Highly recommended. Great food and great service!“

“My meal was fantastic but the cherry on the top was our server Taylor. She was absolutely marvelous. She’s an asset to your company. Hang onto her tightly. Don’t ever let her go. Everything was wonderful. We can’t wait to return. Thank you for a wonderful experience“

“A truly wonderful restaurant.

The food is always wonderful and your selections on the menu are extensive.

Mark, our waiter, took wonderful care of us.

July 28, 2024

My wife and I had dinner again at our favorite Italian restaurant.

David took care of us in a special way.
I accidentally dropped my water glass twice on the table.
The second time the glass actually broke.
David told me, "Don't worry about it." and he took care of cleaning up both tables.

Man, it doesn't get better than that, does it?“

“BEST Olive Garden in the area!
It really looks like a miniature village on the inside, much like a Disney venue - themed on the inside down to the little details. Clay tiled roofs scattered throughout the restaurant really give you the feel of being seated outside at night in a small Italian village. Just excellent!
As always, the food was delicious, hot, plentiful and begs you to come back for more.
I had the Steak Gorganzola Alfredo, which is only available for a limited time, which is a shame because in my mind, it is the perfect dish.
My lovely wife tried the Stuffed Chicken Marsala, and licked the plate clean. The bottomless Raspberry Lemonades were refreshing as always, and seconds brought to us before even asking for them.
A shared Tiramisu with two cups of Espresso rounded out the end of the very satisfying meal.

All in all, the perfect dining experience!
Olive Garden did it again!“

“Hands down the best New York style hand tossed pie around! My buddy and I just got a large cheese and killed it in like 20 minutes.😁 Oh and definitely ask for a side of garlic oil, trust me!“

“Absolutely amazing. The customer service at the Lake Mary location was so great. Last week we wanted pizza and someone recommended Filomena’s to me so I ordered online. When I ordered it told me it would be delivered within an hour which was perfect. A few moments later I got a text message saying it was going to be 2 hours. Because of this I called to cancel and spoke with Justine. She was great and canceled the order for me. About 20 minutes later she called back to let me know that they deliver in house vs using DoorDash when using the website and that next time we should call to order to skip the third party. The fact that she called me back to tell me this is such great customer service. She needs to be given all the praise or a raise 👀🤣. Fast forward to tonight when I called to place a deliver order, she remembered me and was so great again. Even called the manager to see if they would deliver a little farther out of their radius. I seriously could not recommend you guys enough.“

“I can’t believe I just discovered this pizza! It’s amazing. I had lunch with a friend there and we loved it. I loved it so much I picked up a pizza after work to take home to my husband. He loved it so much he ate 5 slices. The leftover pizza heated up perfectly and tasted even better the next day. I can’t believe this delicious pizza has been just five minutes from my work and it took me this long to discover it. Pacino’s beats all other pizza shops in the Sanford area.“

“I love this place my only problem is the staff most times there ok but every so often you get one of their extreme assholes that will hang up the phone on you when you call...just saying...

Dietary restrictions: They do have styles and apostles that you can custom to your liking“

“Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza Lake Mary offers an upscale pizza dining experience with unique pizzas and great flavors. The pizzas are meticulously prepared from fresh ingredients, with a thin, crispy crust and rich toppings, creating an unforgettable delicious meal. The restaurant space is cozy, modern style, and the service is fast and friendly. If you love pizza, Mister O1 is the ideal destination to enjoy creative and flavorful pizzas.“

“Everything is made fresh and in-house with great quality ingredients. They have a nice market selection also for take-home items like fresh pasta and desserts.“

“Delicious and fresh classic Italian paired with amazing service is a win win!! We are always are greeted with a smile and welcoming vibe. Love this place so much!“

“The restaurant is in an interesting location in what appears to be an office building. That said, the atmosphere is upscale once you go inside. They have amazing drink selection. I got the hot honey pizza and it was amazing. Our server was Bella and she did a fantastic job. She made sure we did not run out of bread before our food arrived. She also did an amazing job ensuring our wine glass was not empty.“

“Today we found this gem ! The food and staff are superb! Portions are big and delicious!!We found our new lunch spot!! Best Italian food we found in Florida!“

“I usually get pizzas and calzones. Last night I actually tried their pasta dishes and let me tell you, their Alfredo sauce is addictive. I had the fettuccine Alfredo and it was the best I ever had hands down. It was decadence in pasta form.“

“We were there today. The pepperoni pizza was delicious. An extremely friendly young lady waited on us, great customer service. This is one of my grandson's favorite places.“

“We stopped in while traveling and so glad we did!! The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating, the food was amazing, and the pizza was huge! We had pizza, pasta, and garlic bread and it was all so good. Definitely stopping next time we pass through.
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“I have visited this beautiful gem several times with the family. Stepping inside feels like entering a warm and welcoming space. Exploring the menu offers both highly-praised signature dishes and delicious specialty / traditional pizzas. The quality of ingredients is evident in every bite, delivering a truly outstanding flavor. The dedication of the family owners, coupled with amazing service, makes this a place people can always rely on for a delightful meal. You can’t go wrong with cafe paisano.“

“A friend living nearby recommended Terramia for a get together of several guys. Was greeted warmly and seated by Tiffany who was hostess and bartending. Jenae was our server and between the two of them was made to feel at home. Atmosphere was very comfortable and intimate like a neighborhood gathering spot. The food was attractively plated and delicious. I had the Pasta Primavera with bread and soup and enjoyed it immensely. Will definitely be back with more friends. Thanks everyone !!!“

“Best dining experience in a long time. Family run venue, arrived late from Canada, stayed open for us and we were the last booking. Exceptional food, service, value, and wine selection . They went above and beyond and even drove us home, but I can't say that that is standard. Highly recommend , very memorable experience“

“Food was excellent tonight!! We did take-out“

“Wonderful food, owners and staff! Calzones and the anti pasta are my favorites! keep up the great work!“

“First time at this location. This is a true 5-star dining experience. A beautiful, clean restaurant. Was the VERY FIRST TIME that the breadsticks and Alfredo sauce had come out at the same time - at any other OG never had. Kiersten was our server and was great at checking in on us for additional salad or soup“

“Good food, value and service!“

“Awesome food !“

“Food is all homemade and delicious. Service is great!! Live music on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. What else can you ask for!!! ❤️“

“The food is always prepared perfectly. Chefs Tony and Ryan do an awesome job making sure everything is cooked to your liking. Annmarie and Amy make sure the customers are taken care of as far as drinks and service are concerned. Always friendly and accommodating. A very friendly atmosphere, great for a night out with friends or a date night.“

“A friend introduced me to this place and everything was delicious . I would recommend you to give it a try you won’t be disappointed . I can’t wait to go back !“

“We are locals and have eaten here often. We ordered a delivery order and we didn’t get our tea. I know it’s only tea but it was almost 5$ so I called to see if I could get a refund. They were so apologetic and sweet and I talked to three people and all were just so nice about a little tea. They refunded it to my card with no issues. Just super nice customer service!“

“Absolutely amazing. The customer service at the Lake Mary location was so great. Last week we wanted pizza and someone recommended Filomena’s to me so I ordered online. When I ordered it told me it would be delivered within an hour which was perfect. A few moments later I got a text message saying it was going to be 2 hours. Because of this I called to cancel and spoke with Justine. She was great and canceled the order for me. About 20 minutes later she called back to let me know that they deliver in house vs using DoorDash when using the website and that next time we should call to order to skip the third party. The fact that she called me back to tell me this is such great customer service. She needs to be given all the praise or a raise 👀🤣. Fast forward to tonight when I called to place a deliver order, she remembered me and was so great again. Even called the manager to see if they would deliver a little farther out of their radius. I seriously could not recommend you guys enough.“

“Great dinner tonight. First time customer but it won’t be the last time. Great service and food.“

“Food is fantastic. It’s a small place so you may have to wait for a little while, but I promise It’s worth the wait.“

“Found them one night looking for a good New York style pizza. To be honest, I don’t know what a real New York style pizza is, but it lived up to the hype and I would definitely order it again!As my friends said, this is our new Italian pizza place.“

“It's located in a small plaza so parking can be a little difficult never the less great food, friendly staff and a clean place

Parking: It's located in a small plaza so parking can be a little difficult never the less great food, friendly staff and a clean place“

“All I can say is “WOW!! Had the most amazing Ruben sandwich ever! I’m very picky about my deli sandwiches because I don’t care for fatty anything. My Ruben was 100% lean meat, sauerkraut and dressing. The potato salad was incredible and the pickles were delicious! My husband had the Italian panini, and couldn’t say enough great things about it! JJ was our waitress and she made sure we were well taken care of. Glen, the manager, stopped by to check on us and make sure we had everything we needed. There was so much food and we gladly took home our leftovers!! Overall, an outstanding meal and we will definitely be back soon! Thanks Pickles, for a memorable meal! You made a good day great!“

“this place is great! never had a bad meal, my favorites are steamed shrimp and the baked ravioli! never had a bad server, but, Katey is our favorite!“

“The best pizza and wings in town! Ask for the extra hot garlic wings, a m a z i n g!!! Deliveries are always fast and the drivers are always friendly!“

“The best Italian food I have had in a very long time! Every bite was amazing!“

“Awesome service. Great food. Best prices.“

“These guys here today were suppppper slammed . I’m talking about the phone non stop the whole time we were dinning in. The crew this night was amazing and was handling everything like a team! Staff tonight was on point! Thank you ! They all deserve bonuses!“

“The best tasting Italian pizza in Florida. Have been searching for many’s years since moving from New York City and I found my pizza!! Great service. Family and friendly oriented. Just like home.“

“Open air dining at its finest. The staff are very friendly, welcoming and professional. These subs are better than our favorite restaurant back home. The bread is delicious. The toppings are delicious and if they keep what they have they will enjoy their popularity for a long time.“

“This place is set out in front of Lowe’s through the week. The owner is super friendly and the hotdogs are amazing. Not your basic hotdog full of flavor and great price. Go show him some love.“

“Pizzas, Wings, Greek salad becoming our Usual Order. Good Stuff, prompt delivery. Good job everyone!“

“Editing this. Been going here for a few years as one of our favorite local pizza places. The pizza is excellent but the sides are mediocre. We like dining in with a cold beer and it’s hardly ever busy. Service seems to have improved recently. They stopped giving out the magnets a few years ago so no more free pizza :(“

“Joe makes the best pizza!“