48 Best Italian Restaurants near Southwest Ranches

“We went last night after waiting 20 minutes to have our order taken at another Italian local place. We ended up walking out and came to Prosecco 22. The staff was so friendly and accommodating and the food was delicious! We sat outside because they were busy and it was still very pleasant and they did not forget we were there. Good food and good service.“

“Fast service, very courteous, and great food for a good price. The hostess Erika was very kind and was offering alternatives when there was a long wait. Our server Daniela was very nice and welcoming informing us the history of the restaurant and suggesting what is good to order.“

“The service was excellent and the food was delicious! A real treat… reminded us of Italy!!!!“

“Pizza and garlic rolls are delicious, great atmosphere.“

“Always check to see if Buca is at whatever city we are visiting, never disappointed“

“We had lunch at Cucina Alfresco this week and had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and the portions were very generous. The garlic rolls were some of the best we ever had and the pizza was perfectly prepared. We finished the meal with a wonderful homemade Tiramisu. I highly recommend Cucina Alfresco. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Delicious food and attentive service.“

“This is the best Italian cuisine in Broward County and the state of Florida for that matter!“

“Everything tastes delicious! From the bread, the salads, the pastas, the steaks, the fish and desserts! Served with great attention! I love it and wished they had a restaurant downtown Fort Lauderdale!“

“Best food! Pasta fagioli outstanding! A lot of special stuff on menu!“

“EVERYTHING was delicious. This was the best dough I’ve had here in the states. The Boquerones were so fresh! If you love anchovies, these are a must! I actually have a gluten sensitivity but ate the whole Pinsa and did not have any reactions or feel bloated like I normally do. The carpaccio was delicious too! And don’t get me started on the service, the owner took our order and cooked the food and was so welcoming.“

“Outstanding service lovely indoors“

“La Famiglia never disappoints! The service is always exceptional, the food is absolutely delicious and tastes like authentic Italian cuisine, and the entire staff is so welcoming. David is spectacular and truly makes every visit special. Highly recommend! 🇮🇹🍝“

“Delicious food, great atmosphere, and wonderful service. My family and I love this place.“

“Used to be an Antonio’s in Weston that had an incredible Stromboli. Thinking maybe these are the same owners because I got the Stromboli and it was just like back in the day - the best and amazingly delicious. The sauce that came with it was also perfect. Can’t wait to get it again!“

“Unbelievably great food and service My Wife hosted my 70-birthday dinner at Capriccio's and all I can say was it was one of the most enjoyable dinner experiences I have had in a very long time. Capriccio’s is a warm, friendly place, with fabulous food and an unsurpassed wait staff, led by William. Having my family and friends celebrate this occasion with me will be a wonderful memory. Everyone attending could not stop raving about the food. Needless to say, Capriccio’s has some new customers!“

“We found Elvis Italian Grille while looking for somewhere to eat before a show at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Everything at the hotel was completely booked, so we decided to take a chance on a nearby Italian restaurant with good reviews. I can honestly say this place exceeded every expectation.

The food was absolutely phenomenal. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and tasted like it was made with genuine care. The atmosphere was the perfect blend of upscale and casual—elegant enough to feel like a special night out, yet comfortable and welcoming.

What truly set this place apart, though, was the service. Our waitress was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and one of the best servers I’ve had in a long time. Even more impressive, every single member of the staff greeted us when we arrived and thanked us as we were leaving. That kind of hospitality is rare and made us feel genuinely appreciated.

This was such an unexpected gem and easily one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in the Hollywood/Dania Beach area. If you’re heading to the Hard Rock for a concert or just looking for incredible Italian food, do yourself a favor and eat here first. We’ll absolutely be back every time we’re in the area!“

“Celesse was AMAZING!!!!!!! it was decorated adorable. The food was good. The ambiance was nice but having an incredible waitress really made the experience that much better.“

“Fabulous food, service and pleasant atmosphere.“

“Unbelievably great food and service My Wife hosted my 70-birthday dinner at Capriccio's and all I can say was it was one of the most enjoyable dinner experiences I have had in a very long time. Capriccio’s is a warm, friendly place, with fabulous food and an unsurpassed wait staff, led by William. Having my family and friends celebrate this occasion with me will be a wonderful memory. Everyone attending could not stop raving about the food. Needless to say, Capriccio’s has some new customers!“

“Huge thanks to our amazing server, Lilly! We had a wonderful time—her warmth, kindness, and attention to every detail made us feel so welcome.

A special compliment to Chef Mirco, whose deliciously prepared food and incredible attention to detail went above and beyond. We enjoyed the amazingly flavorful carrot soup, the Torrino cheese with arugula salad, and the black sea bass with spinach. Everything was cooked to perfection, with just the right balance of salt and spices. Even the French fries were outstanding—perfectly golden and wonderfully crunchy!
The ambiance was just as delightful as the meal—warm, inviting, and relaxing, creating the perfect setting to enjoy great food and wonderful company.
A special recognition to Mauro, the manager, whose outstanding leadership is reflected in every aspect of the restaurant. His dedication to excellence, professionalism, and commitment to creating a welcoming experience for every guest truly shine through. It’s clear that his leadership inspires an exceptional team.

From the service to the cuisine and the atmosphere, every detail exceeded our expectations. We can’t wait to return and highly recommend this restaurant!“

“Fantastic Food and cleanliness! The service and food here is excellent and I highly recommend the pizza, sub sandwiches, and their tiramisu!“

“It's been a few years I have been going here and I am loyal to this pizza and pasta place. I love the food and I love the workers here. Everyone is kind and friendly. I always get Great customer service. Then the food is the icing on the cake. My family and I have agreed that the food here never disappoints you. The flavors are on point. Thank you Tim for always cooking with love ❤ you guys and ladies are awesome.“

“Absolutely delicious pizza! 5 stars. The hype is real. Highly recommend.“

“The best Italian restaurant!!
the food is absolutely delicious!
The staff and owners were amazing and friendly atmosphere and amazing service.
Highly recommend!!!
Will come back again soon with family and friends Thanks a lot!!!“

“Muy buena pizza, la verdad ingredientes.frescos y buena atención. La.recomiendo 100% la de.peperonni es mi favorita.“

“Excellent cuisine and wonderful service“

“Unbelievably great food and service My Wife hosted my 70-birthday dinner at Capriccio's and all I can say was it was one of the most enjoyable dinner experiences I have had in a very long time. Capriccio’s is a warm, friendly place, with fabulous food and an unsurpassed wait staff, led by William. Having my family and friends celebrate this occasion with me will be a wonderful memory. Everyone attending could not stop raving about the food. Needless to say, Capriccio’s has some new customers!“

“Absolutely delicious pizza! 5 stars. The hype is real. Highly recommend.“

“As an Italian I seldom go out to Italian restaurants. Tonight we came to Angelo’s for the first time and the food was outstanding. Service was fantastic as well. Looking forward to coming back again.“

“Jan 12, 2026 Absolutely positively the tastiest Fettuccine Alfredo I've ever had THICK not runny and VERY TASTY. (New York Italian) . Born New York City, grew up Long Island, Stationed in San Diego Ca, retired in Florida. This is also my go-to place for pizza (discounted on Tuesdays). Service good Ambiance cozy.“

“Excellent pizza 🍕 so delicious“

“waitresses are very friendly and efficient.“

“I don’t usually leave reviews, but our experience at Cipresso inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood really stood out.

The General Manager was exceptional. He was very present, welcoming, and clearly invested in the overall experience. They checked in on us in a genuine way that didn’t feel forced, and you can tell they take a lot of pride in how the restaurant is run.

Robert, our waiter, was just as impressive. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations. Everything was paced perfectly, and he made the entire night feel seamless.

The food and atmosphere were great, but the service is what made it memorable. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you for a great night!!!“

“Hay muy buen parqueo es un lugar super tranquilo“

“A hidden gem for sure. Of course we had to try the Italian nachos (Bruschetta Balsamic extraordinaire). The food is fresh, authentic and delicious. Chicken Marsala - one of the best we ever had. The decor is welcoming and fascinating, enjoy a taste of Italy in your neighborhood ???“

“This was a family-style pizza restaurant. I really enjoyed the pizza will definitely be coming back.“

“We stopped in here on a quick trip from Austin, TX. Having recently gotten back from a trip to Italy, our expectations were high. They did not miss. 10/10 pizza, atmosphere, and we felt like family. I only wish we lived here so we could come back.“

“I never thought I would write a bad review about Vita. But they have really Changed. I was one of their first customers and have lived right down the street from them for 35 years. I go in for lunch usually 3-4 times a week and we go to dinner about 5 times a month. Many times with friends. I of course am in their computer as a regular customer. Which shouldn’t matter and didn’t. They had coupons and one was buy an entree and get the 2nd one for 1/2 price CASH ONLY. It’s NOT the 1/2 off but the principal, attitude and being money hungry not caring less about the customer. I told them placing the order on the phone. I only had a $100 bill. “NO PROBLEM” was the response and she never asked about the tip. The total using the coupon was about $31. The driver showed up and they didn’t give him enough for the change after order and tip. Instead of a $7 tip I would have had to make it $34 with the money they sent him with. Or reduce his tip a lot. I told him I could pay with a credit card and would even pay a few percent to cover the credit card fee. They told the driver to charge $46(adding $2.25 that didn’t figure with the 2 now full price entrees, delivery fee and tax???) now eliminating the coupon. I just paid him as it wasn’t his fault, he said he was new and had other deliveries getting cold as today there is record cold. The driver at no point even wanted the coupon. I called Vita after he left. Not only was the women who answered rude. She first transferred me and after 6 minutes someone just picked up the phone and hung it up. I called right back, transferred again and after 8 minutes a man who refused to give me his name answered. I am sure the food was cold by then. The idiot at Vito told me to wait and after the driver was done with deliveries, went back for change and then would come back to me. I then could pay cash and they would cancel the credit card charge. I asked how long and the answer was “I have no idea, but he’s busy wait OUTSIDE for him”. I simply said the food was probably already cold and would be useless by then. If I wanted a microwave dinner I would have paid a lot less for one at Publix. He said “F… YOU” and hung up. None of this was my fault. I know the old Vita would have probably said just keep it and we won’t charge you. No matter how good their food maybe when NOT cold. The way I was charged, spoken too and treated is totally unacceptable. No matter how busy or anything else. I am still the customer and told them I just had a $100 bill. What I and my wife was left with was a $54 credit card charge just for 2 entree with one supposed to be 1/2 price but wasn’t(FYI a soup or salad was free with each meal and there was 1 salad and no soup when we ordered 2 soups no salad also no garlic rolls), cold useless food and indigestion. Also a restaurant we, our friends(we introduced to Vita over many years) and neighbors will never use again. Also at anytime they could have called back to make this right. I waited 4 hours to make sure trying to give them a chance to realize what they have done before writing the review. Nothing from them. However, checking online they did put the credit card charge through. Vito can find this review on every site including Next Door, Cooper City, Davie, Facebook(5000 friends many local and over 100,000 followers), Davie/Cooper City Magazine and their own web site. It’s a shame how some businesses just ask to lose customers especially reading other reviews. The whole exchange with the driver including sound was caught on my camera. Please try Luv’N Oven right across the street. East and the food is just as good with no problems or drama. The prices are also cheaper. The only difference is Vita is next to Publix. So a little more convenient.“

“I had such a great experience here tonight. The food was absolutely delicious from start to finish. We started with the calamari, which was cooked perfectly—light, crispy, and not greasy at all. The garlic rolls were insane… honestly some of the best I’ve ever had. We shared a house salad, and it was huge—definitely big enough to split. Everything tasted super fresh, and the balsamic dressing was perfectly drizzled and flavorful without being overpowering. For my entrée, I ordered the chicken parmesan with angel hair pasta. I’m pretty picky about marinara sauce (and I’m Italian, so I hold places to a higher standard), but everything was completely on point. The flavors, the sauce, the portion—just really well done. What made the experience even better was the owner coming over to talk to us. She shared details about the food and the restaurant, which made it feel really personal and welcoming. They also host special wine tastings at the end of the month with a curated menu, which I definitely want to come back for. We didn’t try the pizza this time, but I already know I’ll be back. They offer thin crust and even a deep dish that you can order ahead (about an hour in advance), which sounds amazing. It’s a smaller place, but it’s cozy, the staff is incredibly friendly, and the service was excellent. I’ll definitely be back—and next time I’m saving room for dessert (if I can stop myself from eating all the garlic rolls again).“

“My boyfriend and I popped in on a random Wednesday before our movie. Caitlyn was our server and she was so sweet! She is very good at what she does and has a wonderful personality. We had a great experience with her and we will be coming back and asking for her.“

“Delicious and plenty of food“

“Had lunch. Just zuppa Toscana and the new honey spicy chicken bites....I think that's what they are called. They were fantastic. My only complaint is the restaurant needs a good scrubbing and new flooring. The windows and doors as well as they were filthy the day I went...kids handprints/ sticky stuff. Oh and the gentleman with his hair down to his legs needs to tie it up just like the women. Who wants hair flying around their food? OG do better!“

“Excellent waiters & waitresses“

“The service and food is great. The prices are the best in the area.“

“Fantastic people! Did not hesitate to accommodate a special request (all the way from Ohio!) An honor doing business with these folks!“

“Took my family to celebrate Father’s Day dinner AND my mother’s birthday (who was visiting from Trinidad). We are regulars here and always have a great experience…however, tonight our server Alejandro was OUTSTANDING!! When we thought Olive Garden could get no better, Alejandro succeeded in raising the bar incredibly higher!!! He went over and beyond to make this a very special occasion for all of us: his stellar customer service…his attentiveness to what we wanted…his fantastic sense of humor kept the smiles on our faces from beginning to the very end. We hope he gets the recognition he deserves. You did will with this one Olive Garden!! He’s a treasure for sure!!“

“Milano Italian Grill is the best Italian restaurant in South FL. HOMEMADE, Fresh, Seasoned with LOVE, and very tasty!! The salmon with vegetables is cooked to perfection, not overdone, not undercooked. Great Pasta! & FRESH Comforting Soup!!! Literally my favorite, I absolutely love the Homemade Garlic bread too, it even has onions it, so unique! Thank you for the professionalism and great food!!“