50 Best Italian Restaurants near South Daytona

“Fresh ingredients and super nice owner and staff! Great pizza!!! 5 stars!!!“

“I haven’t had Itialian food this good since I lived in Connecticut. Authentic, delicious, and I will be back. Any chance I get I will be driving the two hours to eat hear again.“

“If you’re craving a true taste of Jersey, this spot nails it. The pizza has that perfect thin-yet-chewy crust with just the right char—foldable, flavorful, and fired up just like back home. But let’s talk about the garlic knots—absolutely unreal. Pillowy soft inside, crispy golden outside, and absolutely drenched in buttery garlic goodness. I could eat a dozen and call it a day. The chicken parm is hands down one of the best I’ve had outside the Tri-State. Juicy, breaded just right, smothered in sauce and cheese without going soggy. It’s the kind of meal that makes you go quiet after the first bite. And don’t skip the cannoli—crispy shell, creamy ricotta filling, and just the right touch of sweetness. It’s the perfect finish to a carb-lover’s dream. This place is a whole vibe—classic, comforting, and straight-up delicious.“

“Food was amazing and great service“

“My husband and I ordered takeout last night and it was delicious! We had the margarita pizza and cheese stromboli. Excellent service and good prices too!“

“Do you love New York Style Pizza? I mean love som real thin, crisp, cheesy slices? Quit Fn around with other spots and get a slice from this place. You're welcome in advance“

“first time here I must say the meal was so good I couldn’t stop burping and that never happens… great service all around definitely recommend..😍😍😍“

“We had an amazing pizza there. The prices were right and service was great!“

“Simply a first class Italian fine dining restaurant. Excellent menu and wine selections. Attractive, classy ambiance. Attentive and personable staff and the food is excellent.“

“Delicious, delicious, delicious. My wife and I had dinner on Aug. 18, 2022 to celebrate an anniversary. All we both can say is - wow! The best shrimp scampi I have ever had. And my wife’s seafood was also outstanding. And the service was impeccable. We will be back. Fabulous restaurant- Doyle & Susie Stafford, Tallahassee, Florida“

“the food was delicious service excellent,,,,,My Grandparents were from Sicily,,,,and dejavu on the food“

“Great place to eat, very clean, food is awesome, service is great. Family owned and operated; Decor is very nice with tablecloths etc.. Good place for a date night.. Highly recommended.“

“. Don Giovanni Port Orange is the very best of the best. The food is always amazing and exceeds expectations. The service is simply amazing letting you know that you aren’t just filling a seat, but instead you are a valued friend and customer.“

“Fantastic dinner, great environment, friendly staff.“

“This is the greatest place I’ve ever been! Came highly recommended. Birthday dinner. Pulled up, it was packed. Seated in less than 20 minutes. Our appetizers came out quickly. The”garlic” and bread…. Omg! Dinner was out of this world!! 32oz rib eye! Wow! Cooked to perfection! The decor is spectacular, plants, garlic hanging from the ceiling too much to mention. All staff very friendly and professional! Thank you to “Lucky” our server! Very knowledgeable and packed our “to go” carefully for our bike ride back to Satellite Beach. Definitely our new found favorite place!! Be back soon!“

“This is our second visit. Tonight we took friends from out of town. Food is delicious. Reasonable prices and great service.“

“Wow. Every year, every visit is above and beyond. Today we chose a ceasar salad which was fresh and delicious, we enjoyed our complimentary hot bread with our salads. Next up the pasta flight. This dish was outstanding. spaghetti, meatball, chicken Alfredo and pesto pasta topped with burrata cheese. My husband loved his Stramboli. Skylee was our server she was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu and preparation of the dishs and she makes fantastic drinks. We Had the best experience. Highly recommend Ciao Bella“

“Amazing food and service 5 ⭐️“

“We're from Buffalo, NY, been all over the US to live. NEVER HAD A BETTER PIZZA! This place is AWESOME! We will not get pizza ANYWHERE else! ??“

“We were a party of nine on super busy night. There were a few mishaps but our server Maddie and the manager Carrie made sure our experience was a great one. Food came a little early due to a misunderstanding on the soup and salad friends ordered as entrees but they made it right for all of us!!“

“Wife needed a night out she has a bad injury to her leg and in a wheelchair stopped by Caffe the food was excellent made her night , service was great as the food thanks will be back keep on cooking !“

“This is hands down the BEST Italian restaurant I've ever eaten at! Everything on the menu is yummy!!“

“Incredible pizza! For sure the best I had in Daytona. Service was great and had a nice talk with the owner. If you like the perfect char on your crust get the Ah-Beet and throw some toppings on it. For sure worth the drive to this off the main path location!“

“Pork chop was the best pork chop I have ever had!!!“

“food is delicious. We got the oysters which were sweet and tasty. Then my husband got spaghetti with the red sauce and I got delicious clams and muscle spaghetti with those white garlic sauce. Make sure to ask for Mattie! Also Malcolm is so amazing. He is a great man!!“

“We had the Unlimited soup and Salad and it was great.
Soup and Breadsticks came out piping hot and salad was nice and cold

Our server Shelby was a great server and checked on us all of the time. She was the best!!
The manager Marissa came and took great care of us as well.
It a must if you are in the Daytona area.“

“I have eaten here many times but normally order take out delivery from Sean, he’s wonderful, very friendly and always delivers with care.
On this particular evening he wasn’t available and person who answered the phone suggested Uber which I didn’t know was available for Tianos. We did order through Uber and food was delicious as usual but the only thing is the app doesn’t have the option for us to order our favorite made to order pizza ?.
Anyway, we love Tianos and their great food and service. Highly recommended.
We’ve been customers since they opened ??

Vegetarian options: They will pretty much prepare anything you desire!

Dietary restrictions: They will pretty much prepare anything you desire!

Parking: Large parking lot

Wheelchair accessibility: One story, easy access“

“Great experience. I was surprised by the interior, it looked like any mom and pop restaurant in any city. While it wasn’t what I was expecting, it felt like we were in grandmas kitchen. The food was astonishing. Many places the veal isn’t cooked well, here, it was cooked to perfection. The manager (owner maybe?) welcomed us into the restaurant, came by the table several times, and greeted us as we left. The server was attentive, and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time.“

“Everything. The food, the drinks, the people“

“This is one time I’m glad I listened to the internet. Arancini, stuffed shells and tiramisu were all perfection. I’ll definitely be making this one of my spots in Daytona!“

“Seriously fabulous birthday dinner for 10 ! Great food, wine, service and hospitality! Truly the best Italian restaurant! We will be back! Thanks for making today fab!“

“We felt very comfortable in your restaurant, enjoyed the food and the service was excellent“

“**A True Italian Culinary Gem with a Big Heart** Venice serves the best Italian and pizza in town, hands down. This cozy, family-owned spot truly puts its heart and soul into every dish, and it shows. From the moment you step in, you're warmly greeted by friendly staff and the inviting aroma of authentic Italian cuisine. We eat here about once a week dine in or pickup and each visit is a delightful experience. Pizza is a must-try—the crust is perfectly crispy, and the toppings are fresh and flavorful. The pasta with meat sauce is rich and hearty, the lasagna is layered with love, and the calzones and strombolis are packed with delicious fillings. And if salads are your thing, Luigi makes the best, hands down. Don’t miss the tiramisu for dessert; it's simply divine. If you’re looking for a place that offers genuine, heartfelt Italian food, Venice is the spot to visit. It may be small, but it has a big heart, and my family and I look forward to getting food from here every week!“

“Best pizza and salad around ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“food and pizza are amazing. customer service great too.“

“The peel and eat were hot and tasty, large and easy to peel! Drawn butter - yum. Got a pizza too-fresh onions, love their extra cheese & sausage! Yum yum!“

“Best food and service!! We had a supreme wood oven pizza and Mediterranean salad. Yum! Cannot say enough good things about this place. Thank you Bobbi, Brandi, Mike and Dennis! Can’t wait to come back soon!“

“We had a great meal at Zappi's tonight. Meatball with Ricotta cheese and sauce appetizer and Lasagna, Egg Plant Lasagna for entrees with a nice house wine. Our waiter Christian was very helpful and guided us to some delicious dinners.“

“We came from Tampa to Ormand Beach for the basketball tournament. After googling pizza places we found Manny’s Pizza House. Their website said they offered reservations which was what we needed with 25-30 people in our group. When I called and requested a reservation for 5pm on a Saturday it was easy and accepted. When we arrived our tables were all ready. We had two servers who were very attentive and quick with gathering our orders by each family. The food was delicious! Our group enjoyed the Greek salad, all types of pizzas, wings, pasta and desserts. What I found most impressive was the same two servers were also waiting on the 7-8 other tables. Even with our loud large group of kids and adults the restaurant didn’t seem frantic or unorganized. I was very impressed! Definitely worth trying and I know when we come back to Daytona/Ormand Beach we will make sure to stop and have some amazing Italian food!!! Thank you again!!!“

“We had a great meal at Zappi's tonight. Meatball with Ricotta cheese and sauce appetizer and Lasagna, Egg Plant Lasagna for entrees with a nice house wine. Our waiter Christian was very helpful and guided us to some delicious dinners.“

“Yummy pizza right on the corner!“

“Amazing food and service, 👍🏼🤟🏼 recommend to anyone and everyone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Nice and cozy place looks is bigger on the inside than it looks“

“You're not a local, until you have ordered LATE NIGHT from Angelo's.... Their kitchen never disappoints... Ali the delivery MAN... And McKenzie taking the orders are always great;!!;!;“

“The food was amazing! My family enjoyed the New York Style Pizza as well as the wonderful server who took care of us! Anyone looking for great food, big portions at very reasonable prices as well as friendly staff will love Lenny’s“

“1st time here, so I grabbed a couple of slices for lunch. One pepperoni and one meat lovers. Came out to just under $8.00, which isn't bad considering how big these were. The crust was New York style, thin crust, just like they advertise. The sauce has great flavor without overpowering everything else. The cheese was plentiful and mild but complemented the rest of the slice. Toppings were plentiful enough to get a taste in every bite. I should have taken pictures, but I was too hungry and they smelled too good. I'd like to try some of their more traditional Italian dishes. Their togo menu only shows full portions, I don't know if they have a lunch special, but I'll be there soon!“

“Pizza was great, fast service, and our waitress is the nicest girl, great personality and awesome attitude!“

“Came here on a whim whilst waiting for my daughter to come out of surgery. What a lovely little gem of a place !! So glad I came! The food was delicious and cooked fresh with a nice variety of everything. The environment is calming and welcoming. The staff is helpful, polite and friendly. What more could anyone look for ?Very nice Cafe, would definitely return.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A 🛣️ Pilgrimage 🕊️ Worth 🙌 Every 🍕 Pepperoni 🧀 Slice ✂️ From 🏡 Lake 🐊 Wales 🌴 to 🍕 Pizza 🛕 Nirvana 🕉️: Our 🧭 Cheesy 🧀 Journey 🥾 to Giuseppe’s 🇮🇹 Steel 🏗️ City 🏙️ Pizza 🍕 They 🗣️ say 🧏 true ❤️ love 💘 knows 🧠 no 🚫 bounds 🚧 — and 🧍 when it 👈 comes 🚙 to 🍕 pizza 🍽️, truer ✅ words 🗯️ have 👐 never ❌ been 🎬 spoken 🗨️. Today 📅, me 🧍 and 👨‍👧‍👦 the 👩‍👦 crumb 🍞 snatchers 🥷 (a.k.a. Stink 💨 Butt 🍑 1️⃣ & Stink 💨 Butt 🍑 2️⃣) made 🧑‍🍳 our 🧍‍♂️ holy 🕊️ pilgrimage 🧭 — a 🅰️ 2️⃣-hour ⏱️ odyssey 🧳 from 🏞️ Lake 🐊 Wales 🌴 to 🚘 Port 🛳️ Orange 🍊, FL 🇺🇸, to 🧭 the 🍕 legendary 🏆 Giuseppe’s 🇮🇹 Steel 🛠️ City 🏙️ Pizza 🍕 This 👇 wasn’t ❌ just 🙅 any ❓ road 🛣️ trip 🧳. Oh 😮 no 🚫. We 🧍 battled ⚔️ the 🧟 beast 🐲 that 🧍 is 😠 I-4 🛣️ traffic 🚗, clawing 🐾 through 🌪️ the 🏙️ chaos 🌪️ of 🏙️ Orlando 🎡’s concrete 🪨 jungle 🌴, dodging 🏃 brake 🛑 lights 💡 like 🧊 it 👈 was 🎮 Mario 🎩 Kart 🏎️ on ⬆️ Expert 👨‍🏫 mode 🎛️. But 🙌 like 💘 knights 🛡️ of 🧍‍♂️ the 🧱 round 🔵 pizza 🍕 table 🍽️, we 🧍 were 🕰️ driven 🏎️ by 🧍 one ☝ singular 🎯 purpose 🧾: melt-in-your-mouth 🤤 cheesy 🧀 goodness 😋. And 🙌 boy 👦, did 🧏 Giuseppe’s 🇮🇹 deliver 📦. 🍕 A 🅰️ Slice ✂️ of 🧍 Heaven ☁️ — 43️⃣ Years 📆 in 🔛 the 🧍 Making 🏗️ I’ve 👨‍🦱 been 📆 coming 🧭 to 🧍 Giuseppe’s 🍕 for 🧍 43️⃣ years 📅 — back 🔙 when 🕰️ they 👥 were 🕰️ nestled 🛏️ at 📍 the 🧍 corner 🔁 of 🧍 Big 🧱 Tree 🌳 Rd 🛣️ and 🔗 Anastasia 🧜‍♀️ Blvd 🛤️ in 🏙️ South ⬇️ Daytona 🏄‍♂️, my 🙋 old 🧓 stomping 👟 grounds 🌾. And 🤝 now ⏰, even 🧊 in 🏢 their 🧍 Port 🛳️ Orange 🍊 digs ⛏️, the 🧍 flavor 🍕, the 🧍 heart ❤️, the 🧍 tradition 🏛️ — it 👈’s all 🧍 still 🧍 there 📍. No 🚫 pizza 🍕 chain ⛓️ can ❌ touch 🖐️ this 👉 place 📍. You 👈 can 🧏 taste 👅 the 🧍 steel 🛠️ city 🏙️ pride 🦅 in 🧍 every 🔁 bite 🍽️. We 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ordered 📝 a 🅰️ large 🐘 half-cheese 🧀, half-pepperoni 🌶️, and 🤝 let 🤲 me 🙋 tell 🗣️ you 👈: it 👈 wasn’t ❌ just ❌ pizza 🍕 — it 👈 was 🎇 cheesy 🧀, gooey 💦 perfection ✅. The 🧍 crust 🥖? A 🅰️ perfect 💯 golden 🟡 crunch 💥. The 🧍 pepperoni 🌶️? Crisped 🔥 to ⬆️ the 🧍 edge ✂️ of 🧍 glory 🏅. And ➕ that 👈 cheese 🧀? It 👈 could ✅ stretch 🧵 for 🔁 miles 🛣️ — like 🧊 it 👈 was 🎭 trying 🧪 to 🧍 give 🎁 us 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 one ☝ last ⏳ hug 🤗 with 👥 every 🔁 bite 🍴. 🍞 The 🧍 Dough 🍞 Ball 🏐 Moment ⏱️ While ⏳ we 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 waited ⏰, the 🧍 real 🧍 VIPs 👑 — Stink 💨 Butt 🍑 1️⃣ & 2️⃣ — were 🧍 given 🎁 their 🧍 own 👤 dough 🍞 ball ⚽ to 🧍 play 🎮 with 👫. You 👈’d have 👐 thought 💭 they 👥 were 🧍 making 🧑‍🍳 pizzas 🍕 for 🔛 royalty 👑. They 👥 sat 🪑 mesmerized 😲, eyes 👀 wide 🌌, watching 👀 the 🧍 pies 🥧 spin 🔄 and ➕ twirl 💫 like 🧊 some ❓ delicious 😋 dance 💃 of 🧍 destiny 🔮 — including 🧾 our 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 very 🧍 own 👤 pizza 🍕! That 👈 moment 🕰️? Pure 🧼 family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 magic ✨. This 👉 is 🟰 the 🧍 kind 💙 of 🧍 place 📍 that 🧍 doesn’t 🚫 just ❌ serve 🧑‍🍳 food 🍽️ — they 👥 serve 🧑‍🍳 memories 🧠. Final 🏁 Verdict ⚖️? If ❓ cheesy 🧀 perfection ✅ had 🤲 a 🅰️ zip 📨 code 🔢, it 👈 would 🧏 be 🟰 Giuseppe’s 🇮🇹 in 📍 Port 🛳️ Orange 🍊. Whether ❓ you 👈’re a 🅰️ local 🧍‍♂️ or 🧍 a 🅰️ battle-worn ⚔️ traveler 🧳 from 🏞️ Polk 🐊 County 🗺️ like 🧊 us 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, this 👉 place 📍 is 🟰 a 🅰️ must-stop 🛑. Go 🚗 for 🧍 the 🧍 pizza 🍕, stay 🛏️ for 🧍 the 🧍 people 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, and ➕ bring 🧳 the 🧍 kids 👶 — they 👥’ll leave 🏃 sticky 🍯, happy 😊, and ➕ full 🍽️ of 🧍 doughy 🍞 dreams 😴. Thank 🙌 you 👈, Giuseppe’s 🇮🇹, for 🧍 always 🔁 being 🧍 worth 💎 the 🧍 drive 🚗. We 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦’ll be 🟰 back 🔙 — again 🔁 and ➕ again 🔁. 🍕 - #EmojiMan“

“First time trying them many told me foods not good but I'm a cook and found it very satisfying.cantbplease everyone but this customer very pleased for the taste presentation and cost,try it if you haven't I think you will be happy!!!“