46 Best Italian Restaurants near South Daytona

“Had a cheer family dinner there on Friday. Appetizers and entrees were delicious and our server Kayla, was absolutely awesome! We loved her and Bella Cucina! Thank you for accommodating all of us.“

“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 Mother Maria and I went in and being Italian my self and my mother 100 percent Italian wanted to check it out so when we went there Everything looked delicious I had a cappuccino and I am a person that only likes good strong coffee . It was delicious probably one of the best cappuccinos I have had in years ! We ordered Parmesan cheese , Focaccia Bread , Sopressata , Capocollo . Everything was delicious. We met the lady that owns it and she was so nice . Her staff was very attentive. I give it 5 stars ⭐ We will definitely be back again to try more of there foods and another Cappuccino for sure .“

“This is the best pizza I’ve had since moving to Florida, I’m so looking forward to working my way through the menu! Lovely patio seating, excellent service and vibes, come sit back and relax“

“last night was our 17th wedding anniversary and we chose Bella Valentino’s for dinner. They took reservations which is a plus and when we were running late, they said don’t rush and we will change it to 7 see you when you get here. we didn’t feel like we upset anyone and we felt very welcomed. We got there and immediately was greeted by Paula (who we found out was one of the owners) and she told us all about the place and the special features that her husband and staff would be creating tonite. Once we sat we were not only greeted by the server who took our drink order but brought fresh bread and bruschetta to the table. (soo good by the way) The wine was terrific and let me tell you what else was. The shrimp 🦐 appetizer, the Pear pasta purses and the escargot. (There was four of us, relax lol) But then came our entrees. I had a taste of everyone’s and they were all amazing but mine was the best. I had the eggplant 🍆 and shrimp 🍤 parmigian. Holy smokes it was yummy!!! We ended up hanging out there for a total of 3 hours, I mean we literally closed the place down but not before dessert!! We had tiramisu, and two others I can’t remember but what I do remember is that their 80 plus year old mom makes all the desserts and there were like 10 or so options. Yum yum yum and more yum. We ended the evening with espressos and more wine 🍷. We had more amazing conversation with Paula and the staff (her family) and then we finally made our way to the car. Long story short we will be back time and again! Amazing place for dinner if you are looking for great food, romantic and cozy atmosphere with the friendliest staff ever‼️ I have never been treated so well at a restaurant before and if there was a 6th star to give I would give them six because it was really that good. So thank you Paula and everyone at Bella Valentino’s for making our 17th wedding anniversary a memorable one! -Albert Amalfitano“

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

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

“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.“

“. 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.“

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

“My favorite gluten free pizza in Port Orange!!“

“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“

“Jayde was an awesome server! Friendly and helpful. Food was amazing. Drinks were fabulous too! The saxophone added to the ambience. One of NSB best restaurants. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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! ??“

“Best pizza in Volusia county“

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

“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 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!“

“We came super last minute like around 30 mins before closing , we were helped by jadeen. She was the sweetest most attentive person I’ve met since I got to new Smyrna! She didn’t seem to rush us even tho I’m sure she wanted to go home, she took her time with us and she was very friendly and warm. I loved her attention to detail to everything from our food and our to go order. It was definitely such a worth it experience because of her! Thankyou so much ! Yes the food was great, but it’s the quality of the service at the restaurant that really stood out to me :)“

“This restaurant is my favorite spot for a quick tasty Italian meal or Trivia! The pizza is pretty good too. Tuesday nights we love go head over for happy hour (ends at 6pm) and gear up for some trivia(starts at 6pm). We were hoping to find a trivia place in NSB and this place is our favorite, it goes great with the delicious Italian food and BOGO drinks if you get there early! Service is friendly and familiar (we bring our young kids). This is a chill, locals spot. Great to eat at after a round of golf too!“

“My companion and I, we are both Army Veterans, decided to grab a meal on Veterans Day at our local OG.
We were both very appreciative of the staff hospitality and the respect shown to us.
We enjoyed our meal, chicken Parmesan for me, meatballs and spaghetti for my friend along with the atmosphere very much. I would recommend Olive Garden to anyone looking for a comfortable place to get authentic cuisine.“

“Felt like we were eating dinner at a family’s house. Welcoming, fun and amazing food. Clean authentic food!“

“The food was great. We had the fettuccine Alfredo and seafood stew. The desserts were delicious (tiramisu and torta limoncello). The cherry on top of our evening was the great service from Lauren. She was prompt, attentive and very personable and friendly. Having her take care of us moved our dining experience here up several notches!!!!“

“Super friendly and delicious and unique dishes. The Espresso martini is the Best - clean and delicious ❣️ romantic environment, friendly and attentive staff. We will be back and highly recommend👍👍“

“10+ experience. Food is exceptional. Service is the same. Beyond expectations. This is THE PLACE to eat for Italian cuisine“

“We stopped in on Friday to try out the new addition. We walked in the door and were greeted with a smile from the get go. All of the staff was wonderful and so welcoming. The bread was to die for. Seriously, the best bread I have ever had. Vittorio stopped by to chat with us and we love how passionate he was about selecting only the best ingredients. We tried a few things but will be making more trips back for sure!“

“Been searching for good pizza since I moved here over a year ago and thank God I found Venice Pizza. I can’t wait to try more of their food. Very clean and friendly staff. 10 stars!!“

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

“We always look forward to dining at The Bronx House (Ormond Beach) because of Kim. She is truly exceptional at what she does. From the moment we walk in, she greets everyone with a warm smile and such a positive attitude that immediately makes you feel welcome. Kim always takes care of us personally every time we visit. She remembers us by name and even knows our favorite meals, making sure everything comes out perfectly each and every time. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and genuine kindness make every dining experience special. It is rare to find someone who consistently provides this level of outstanding customer service. Kim is a tremendous asset to the Bronx House, and her dedication does not go unnoticed. We greatly appreciate her and highly recommend dining here because of the wonderful experience she provides. By the way, the food is outstanding!“

“again we were served some of the very best fettuccine Alfredo I've ever tasted as well as the wedding soup was stunning and the dessert was to die for.“

“I placed a large order for my whole family and went to pick it up, pizza was made wrong and the whole order was wrong. They remade my order and took another 45mins. One of the guys gave us a discount card and wrote his name and 50% off on it, told us to come back and get half off next time due to their mess up, obviously that was a lie. Called to order one day and they said they can't honor the card, even went down there and they won't honor the card or keep their word. It's ridiculous, the guy working says he doesn't have the managers or owners phone number to call to verify. it's ridiculous! Won't ever be going back here and do not recommend, customer service sucks!“

“First time eating there today! The sandwiches are giant and delicious! Only regret I have is not knowing about this place sooner.. I found my new favorite lunch place! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Yummy pizza right on the corner!“

“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 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!!!“

“Loved their Greek salad when I lived in Florida and always get one when I visit“

“Came in today with my elderly father. I drive down from Baltimore to visit my parents and was heartbroken to hear HH closed down in Palmcoast/Bunnell.

They delivered to my parents 3-4 times a month, dad love your wings.

Dad can’t drive very well, so when I saw there was a HH a few miles away, we visited today!

Jacob, I hope that’s his name on the receipt, was an absolute rock star. He was very patient with my elderly father and answered all his questions. We told him what we wanted and he was even able to save us a few dollars by putting us into a combo. He is extremely friendly and if he’s not a manager yet, put him on track to become one. Learn from him and have him train your new hires.

Food was amazing, you’re the first place i go to when I come to Florida, I grew up on your pies in the 90s-00s.

Corporate: please come to Maryland!! And please bring back poppieseed crust!!!!“

“Catering for our Ladies of the 386 holiday party. Good food and friendship.“

“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.“

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

“I have had many of their menu items..no complaints...very good...very clean.. Wonderful service... Angelina is my waitress majority of the time and she is so sweet..very professional..very attentive and friendly ♥️great waitress and personality“

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

“its the best!! pizza place great dinners and here for over 30 years People from mostly every state have been here Bike week is crowded and lots of take outs as well .Homemade zeppole's“

“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;!!;!;“