50 Best Italian Restaurants near Seminole

“I ordered blackened chicken Alfredo and it was a 10/10. Chris ordered chicken parm and he also loved it.“

“Outstanding dining experince“

“i ordered a large cheese pizza with very little sauce. i love the sauce but cant eat it. The man waiting on me said he could take care of that and he did!!! The pizza was absolutely wonderful as always but even more so because there was hardly any sauce so i could eat and enjoy!!!!“

“best pizza & wings around!!! my little one loves their spaghetti and mozzarella sticks too!! && the staff is always so nice & fast. Definitely my fav Italian restaurant!!“

“Ordered via door dash, amazing! Recommend Joto Fingers! 10/10“

“Buona ristorante (aka Buona pizza) advertises themselves as a classy Italian restaurant. This place is nothing more than a pizza joint. Extremely small inside with paper table cloths that they tear off from a big roll on the back wall. Ordered garlic bread and calamari for appetizer. Garlic bread was OK, calamari was so tough you could not even chew it. My mom's OSSO BUCO ALLA MILANESE (pork shank) was seasoned good, but I could tell it was cooked earlier and then heated up. The outside of the pork was warm, but the middle was stone cold. My wife and I got a Hawaiian pizza. It is thin crust and extremely soggy. Could not even pick up the pizza slice it was so soft. Had a horrible, weird tast me to it, almost like a sour tomato sauce. Barely even ate one slice and left the rest of it there. Went there for birthday dinner, and it was ruined. I guess our first red flag should have been that on a Saturday evening, it was not even busy.“

“Fantastic service, fresh delicious food“

“Had a most pleasant evening at Gusto. Service was very attentive, food was very good. All 5 of us were happy. The atmosphere is very comfortable and encouraging for conversation. Price set is very comfortable. Will certainly return!“

“Always a place I enjoy from the food to the atmosphere to the warm and friendly welcome. Host James and server Maria were most attentive and the food (grouper special and veal marsala) were excellent.“

“The food was good and so was the service. I thought that for the price you paid, it should have included bread. Not used to paying for the bread with a meal.“

“Got a Stromboli and a veggie Stromboli and both were very delicious and the sauce was awesome“

“Great food! All of the staff were super friendly — specifically Jose! Highly recommend the pizza.“

“we were driving by this pizzeria frequently and never stopped in. we finally did last night and were pleasantly surprised at the quality and taste of the pies. highly recommended to all. nice young couple from Long island trying to get established. we are recommending this place to all. it was delicious and super fresh ingredients...“

“Vincenzo was stellar! Such a homie. He hooked us up with the best food in town, helped us get to know the area, refilled our waters frequently and just overall showed exceptional customer service.

I highly recommend a riff on the classic penne vodka BY subbing the penne with gnnochi 🤌🤌. We’re going back tonight and can’t wait to try the wine sauces and steak“

“We celebrated my daughter birthday with a great meal. The staff made it so special for her. The owner and the Chef are amazing and food is fantastic.“

“The food, service, and atmosphere was excellent. Very relaxing dinner.“

“I went to eat here for the first time today with friends I used to work with. We heard that the owner used to work at Italia Mia which is now closed and now own this restaurant. We always had a salad and pizza there so we ordered the same thing here. The sausage, pepperoni and mushroom pizza was absolutely delicious. The thin crust was incredible!! Nice ambience also.“

“First time at this shop today, picked up some ravioli and meatballs for dinner, some olive oil, and chestnuts. The ravioli and meatballs were so delicious. We will be back. Sal, you’re a darling! Thanks again.“

“Excellent food with great service and a lovely atmosphere! Highly recommend the lobster ravioli! The Dolce Vita cocktail was lovely, too. Everything was absolutely perfect. We’ll be back!“

“Original south sider here. Super skeptical when it comes to restaurants outside the area stating they're Chicago style thin crust. This place checked all the boxes!! Sausage was on point, no crumpled crap or poker chip,it was real authentic Sausage chunks. The thin crust was perfect. It was so good,we got another Togo for when I'm hungry later at the hotel. We're up here on our anniversary weekend trip n this place made it totally worth it. We'll definitely be back b4 we head back to south Florida.“

“It's perfect! probably the best food truck in Miami.“

“Super impressed with the food! I had the meatballs and ricotta, and the rigatoni alla vodka. Both were really tasty! I’m picky and I’m Italian. Going to try more things and report back! Excited to find good Italian food around here! Had it delivered, so I can’t speak to the service or atmosphere.“

“Went here last night, the food was so so good. Will be returning!! Kind of sad I live so far because I’d love to come back more often lol was very cozy and everyone was very nice.“

“I have enjoyed many Italian restaurants in my home state of NJ, and this is by far a top notch restaurant! The food and staff are phenomenal and unmatched. I recommend this to anyone who visits the area!“

“Absolutely Delicious Pizza!🍕“

“Always great service and awesome food! Don’t forget to get a brownie 😃“

“Food is always AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!“

“The food and service are always excellent!“

“Good food and good service!! I highly recommend eating here!! The calamari and the gnocchi are DELICIOUS!!“

“Great restaurant. Not like a chain at all. Fantastic staff too!!“

“Enjoyable evening with delicious food and amazing service from Nicole. Food was all so very fresh, the chicken was so tender. Service was wonderful and we cannot wait to return. Nicole was so accommodating and professional. Thank you Carrabba's for such a great night!“

“Hands down Olive garden has the best takeout they don't forget silverware everything's with your meal that you need whether it's utensils dressing parmesan they pack up there to go meals perfectly I wish other restaurants would do the same“

“Had 2 excellent dinners this week while on vacation. My wife and I agree that the chicken piccata was the best we ever had! Highly recommend this old style, Italian restaurant!!!“

“Fettuccine primavera had a good blend of vegetables, including squash. Sauce seemed buttery and homemade. There was a bit of spice but nothing overbearing or offensive. Bread and salad was good too. Food was still hot when delivered by Doordash on bike.“

“Just like the good old days! Everyone is friendly and the food is amazingly good. Stop by and check out the local's hangout and have a draft beer while watching the Rays game.“

“I Love these two wonderful people! My husband and I would go to their restaurant for years and I’m thrilled they have their catering business! Food is authentic and the very best fresh ingredients!“

“Had a great girls night dinner out last night and was lucky enough to have Jennifer be our server. Food was amazing, she offered suggestions and laughed and chatted for a bit. Would definitely go back and would 100% request her to be our girl again!“

“The food was delicious but what made my day was my server Jennifer. She was welcoming and on top of everything. Her suggestions were in point. I would ask for her service to go with my food ANYTIME!“

“The food was incredible. Pasta made from scratch. Fresh ingredients and flavorful sauces. It was one of the best Italian meals I have had since being in Italy.“

“The pizzas are great we ordered the buffalo chicken pizza and it was fantastic. But the pasta entrees are my family’s favorite. The pasta puttanesca is truly amazing. We have been here a few times and we order it with shrimp or blackened chicken. The portions are American Italian so you will have some to take home. The house salad is also excellent. The Italian Margarita is a refreshing drink after a few hours in the burning sun.“

“We are here from Michigan on vacation and decided to give this pizza joint a try. This is one of the best pizza’s that I have ever had, and I’ve had many. I should add that the service is also great and every one of the employees greeted us as we walked in. Will definitely be returning when we come back to Florida.“

“Delicious pizza! Had the deluxe. Loved the crust and the cheese. Plenty of topping. Now one of our fave pizzas ever! Wings were good. Needed more sauce. Was surprised they charged for blue cheese but it was good. We will crave this pizza!!“

“had the spaghetti and meatballs and it was absolutely phenomenal! tasted just like mom used to make . those meatballs were sooooo good i was sad when they were gone! definitely returning for more. my only criticism would be the desserts were a bit warm ( cheesecake and peanut butter pie) took them home and chilled them before i ate them. but i will definitely be back!“

“This weekend we had ordered delivery from your SPB location and the tall lean male driver was impatient at our door. I only have two hands, yet he wanted to drop quickly and go. At our age, we want a tad of respect because we cannot move as quickly as he can, but it may be the wrong profession for this chap.“

“Johnny's is a great choice for any occasion. The atmosphere and decor are great without being overwhelming, the service was fast and attentive to our very large group, ans the food was absolutely amazing! I opted for a grilled chicken ceasar salad and I cannot wait to go back for another. It was a very generous portion sizes, and everything was fresh and delicious!“

“Food was awesome! Great place to stop.“

“I very seldom write a review but our experience at Gigis on Treasure Island last night was exceptional. The food was excellent but even if it had not been, the service was so exceptional we would not have noticed. I called him the ghost server. Every time I would start to ask for something it was already on our table and we never saw it delivered. If you want exceptional service ask for Hiram the next time you eat there. You will not be disappointed.“

“Amazingly delicious! Fabulous service and beautiful deck on the waterfront!! It’s everything a dining experience should be…“

“Review for Mama Rose Pizza

Outstanding! Honestly, words hardly do this place justice. From my very first visit to now countless returns, Mama Rose Pizza has never failed to impress. Their specials are legendary—especially the 99-cent cheese slices that taste like pure New York nostalgia.

The heart of this place comes from the owners, Mama Rose and Uncle Vinny. They bring so much energy and warmth that you instantly feel like part of the family. On just my second visit, Uncle Vinny remembered my name and even listened to my suggestion about offering his homemade ranch in larger bottles so I could enjoy it at home. That kind of care is rare.

The atmosphere is electric—from Yankees games on the TV to the authentic New York/New Jersey vibes in the air. And let’s talk about the food: the homemade sauce is packed with flavor, and the cook in the back reminds me of my Nana. She pours her spirit into the dough, and I swear there’s a secret ingredient—maybe a mix of sugar, spice, and sunshine—that makes it perfect every time.

The whole staff is incredible. Even during a rush, the cashiers greet you with a smile, making every visit a bright spot in my day. The place keeps evolving and renovating, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.

For me, Mama Rose Pizza is more than just a restaurant—it’s a little escape. A slice of home that takes me right back to New York. I’m even holding out hope for a pickle sandwich on the menu one day for my low-carb moments!

Pizza can be found anywhere, but it’s the people who make a place special. That’s what Mama Rose Pizza is all about: great food, greater people, and a true sense of family. ❤️“