50 Best Italian Restaurants near Tarpon Springs

“We had the pleasure of celebrating my husband’s birthday recently at JoJo’s Italian Diner. EVERYTHING from appys, homemade bread and dinners, for 8 people, was fresh and delicious! Our waiter was attentive and very nice and the owner was as well. Added bonus, there was an excellent singer who had us all singing by the end of dinner…and not just Happy Birthday. The prices are very reasonable too. We will definitely be back soon!“

“First of all the service was amazing!! I wish I remembered the gentleman’s name that took our order and helped us, but we had just drove down from Savannah and my brain was a mess! The food was so good, and my my the cannolis were {muah}. Definitely stop in and give them a try. If we find our way back to Tampa we will be back here!“

“Great pizza!“

“As a Bistro employee, I can say without a doubt this is the best place i’ve ever worked at with the absolute best owners, Dan and Ania. They go above and beyond for every single person on our Bistro crew and the Tarpon Tavern crew. Anyone who steps into either one of their businesses is immediately treated like family ❤️ Not to mention the kitchen staff, who are constantly exceeding expectations for our customers. I am so blessed to have the privilege of working for the most caring and generous people in Tarpon Springs.“

“I ordered two extra large pizzas online and they were delicious!! I will definitely order again.“

“excellent pizza, excellent gyros and all other food ideas“

“I’ve been in business for 25 years. I’ve been coming here for a very long time. Pizza is awesome .. Stromboli awesome garlic, chicken wings awesome…. This is a normal business. It has its ups and downs, but overall great little place to eat.“

“When is your next monthly dinner special. My wife and I enjoy your monthly $50.00 each full course dinner special. Please let us know the next date.“

“Highly recommend the Pinsa. Cheese has a great flavor and fresh sausage 😋 Great job Kiosk, I love the outdoor picnic vibe.“

“Delisioso! From our wonderful and attentive server, Gabriella, to all 4 of our mains and apps which were so authentically delicious, it was quite the night out We will be back!“

“Review: Casa Cosenza - Oldsmar, FL Casa Cosenza – Oldsmar has become my go-to Italian restaurant, and each visit is nothing short of a culinary journey through the diverse flavors of Italy. From the moment you step through the door, the warm ambiance and friendly staff make you feel like you've been transported to the heart of Italy. The owner is what I call fresh off the boat, and many of his staff reflect the flavor and ambiance you would expect in Italy The menu offers a delightful array of authentic Italian dishes that cater to all tastes, and all the pasta is made in house! Michael Glinter has traveled to 68 countries and 36 states to get the flavor of some amazing foods. His view on reviews is simple – Taste, Presentation, and Service. He believes it's important to tell the reader both a positive and negative unbiased look at the restaurant. Let's take a look and see how Casa Consenza scored in these 3 categories. Taste and Presentation We started with a special appetizer for the night which was a Homemade Tortellini stuff with Italian cheese and white truffle in a white cream sauce. Then for entrees we had Filetto al Barolo a 8oz Filet Mignon in red wine sauce, served with mushrooms, vegetables, and house potatoes, and the night special which was a Branzino filet with mussels and clams topped with a red sauce. The filet was cooked to absolute perfection, the Barolo wine reduction is a symphony of flavors and truly complemented the meat, The presentation was equally impressive, with an artful arrangement that highlighted the dish's elegance and with a side of perfectly cooked mushrooms, zucchini, and potatoes. and a choice of potato accompaniment The Branzino was a true celebration of the sea, a dish that impeccably combines freshness, flavor, and culinary artistry. It was grilled to perfection, showcasing the pristine quality of the fish. Each forkful revealed a subtle sweetness that spoke of the sea, and the expert seasoning allowed the natural flavors to shine. The inclusion of mussels and clams added a dynamic layer to the dish. The shellfish were impeccably cooked, tender and brimming with the essence of the ocean. The savory broth, infused with garlic, white wine, and herbs, was a symphony of complementary flavors that elevated the entire dish to a new level of indulgence. The presentation was a work of art, with the vibrant colors of the seafood and the aromatic broth creating an enticing visual appeal. The dish was accompanied by a medley of seasonal vegetables, adding a refreshing balance to the richness of the seafood. Service What can I say. Max. Dear Max. He was amazing. He exhibited a genuine passion for the cuisine, providing insightful descriptions of each dish and its preparation. His enthusiasm not only enhanced our dining experience but also reflected a true dedication to the art of hospitality. He was constantly attentive to our table, always asking us how things were doing, tasting, and making sure we were well taken care of. I observed him around the restaurant and his passion for people and really creating an amazing guest experience was top notch. The Italian décor, soft lighting, and the piano truly created an intimate atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for a romantic dinner or a celebration with friends and family. In conclusion, Casa Cosenza is a gem among Italian restaurants. The dedication to authenticity, the quality of ingredients, and the overall dining experience make it a must-visit for anyone craving a taste of Italy in the heart of Tampa Bay. Every visit has always been a celebration of the rich culinary heritage that Italy has to offer. Buon Appetito! If you do go to visit and Max is working, tell him “Uncle Mike” sent you there and he will make sure you have an unbelievable experience.“

“Met our friends here for dinner. Never had been before and was blown away how wonderful it was. The food was delicious and my boyfriend’s steak came with a personalized message. The server had a great personality and was just superb. They brought out two cannolis with candles, for my boyfriend and friends birthdays, and we did not even ask for them. The owner came over to meet us and also the grill chef that made the steak and were so friendly. Such a wonderful experience all around. I now understand how they have famous people that dine here!“

“I had an amazing experience at Olive Garden, thanks to our incredible server, Jordan! From the moment we sat down, Jordan was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. The unlimited breadsticks and salad were fresh and delicious, and our drinks were always refilled without having to ask. I ordered the Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara, and it was absolutely perfect—creamy, flavorful, and cooked just right. Jordan went above and beyond and we enjoyed our time there. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy good food. Big thanks to Jordan for making our night extra special—I’ll definitely be back!“

“If you love Italian food that is delicious and wonderful staff taking care of you while you enjoy a peaceful meal , then I highly recommend this lovely heaven sent place 😃“

“Good food, good service, good prices, nice atmosphere. It's all good!“

“Food , service, very very good. Coming here for years, however today silverware was terrible asked to change and the second setup was worse then the first. DIRTY SILVERWARE. Fix machinery or get a dishwasher.“

“This is by far the best Italian restaurant in or around Oldsmar! I could eat here every night! We tried it for the first time last weekend, and I’ve been back for takeout twice!“

“I have been gluten free for some time and have been craving chicken Alfredo!!! Noodles are hard to dupe but I was so happy the gf noodles were yummy and the sauce and entire dish made me one happy camper!!! I will be ordering again! I even did grubhub which cost more but I was so pleased after the first bite I said "worth it" 🤣🤌🥰😋“

“Stumbled upon this cracking little place today after travelling up from Portsmouth for an MRI scan. Carbonara was out of this world and my only complaint was against myself for not realising they did large portions...so ended up ordering twice as it was so good. I’ll be making a trip over town next time I’m up there - 10/10“

“Great food, great service (Joanne). First time, we’ll be back soon“

“Love the atmosphere because when I walked in, I could just start signing and my order be understood in my language! Was at the restaurant for about an hour, we saw several hearing people coming in and they obviously are repeat customers because they knew what they wanted. The wonderful part of our visit today - we were able to chat with Kelly and learn some interesting information about being a business owner. Will be sharing about this place as want to support our Deaf ecosystem! Thank you Kelly for your time chatting with us. I am glad I saw the promotion on Instagram so we could visit as well! Thank you David from Signs of Good Food for sharing this place.“

“Incredibly average, not disappointed, just not overwhelmed either.“

“I really need to start taking more photos. I love Vinny D's. Kim is a gem and makes sure that your order is correct, nothing less! This time around. The food quality is great, however quality customer service is the major key, and they have that here. Oh yeah, their large cheese and garlic Parm or Sweet chili wings are my go to at all times.

The only constructive feedback I have for the team is that the garlic Parm wings aren't "seasoned" in the sense of salt aside from being roasted and grilled with the Parm and garlic, and I feel this allows us as individuals to have the opportunity to add salt to it, if we desire. The quality of the chicken is always on point, fresh and tender.

I love this place and can't wait to come back. ????“

“Don’t hesitate, highly recommend! As a long-time customer of Country Pizza Italian Grill, I can confidently say this is the best pizza in town! Every visit feels like a treat. The crust is perfectly crispy, the sauce is flavorful, and the toppings are always fresh and generous. My personal favorite is the classic pizza, but honestly, you can’t go wrong with any choice on the menu!
The atmosphere is cozy and perfect for a casual dinner or a fun night out with friends.
I can’t recommend Country Pizza Italian Grill enough! Whether you’re a first-timer or a regular like me, you’ll leave with a smile and a full belly.“

“Food was delicious and plentiful. Great Cuban sandwich. Beans & rice excellent. Owner was friendly and charming and the staff was attentive. The dining area was one low-budget 4-top and one 2-top with a big screen TV commanding the small area. I hope the place does well.“

“Hands down the best pizza all around! Family owned and operated this place has it all. To die for wings, awesome menu and a huge selection of craft beers and full bar. As a Bloody Mary addict, their "Bloody Maddy" is my favorite! Definitely recommend!!!“

“First pizza I’ve had in FL that tastes like pizza is supposed to taste. Food is ridiculously fresh and delicious. Great service.“

“They charged a friend of mine 38.00 for a slice pizza and a soda. That's nuts.“

“BEWARE OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT Where do I begin? I planned a wonderful gathering of friends for a birthday. I called on Tuesday for a Saturday reservation and was able to get one for 7:30. We arrived a few minutes early but were promptly seated at 7:30. Our server was nothing short of a delight. She got water for the table and mentioned (politely) that the restaurant was busy and they were short staffed but she would get our drinks out ASAP. After getting a couple appetizers and bread, we all started noticing things getting much slower. Eventually we got our salads and our server continued to be pleasant and bust her butt. Fortunately our group was having a good time but it went downhill from there. We noticed our entrees were taking a long time despite the restaurant emptying out. After being told multiple times that our food would be out soon, I asked our server if the manager or owner was planning on coming to the table as one might do if a restaurant is failing their patrons in some way. It became obvious that there was no intention of that happening and she was equally upset about our experience as well. The manager did end up coming over, at her insistence, but instead of apologizing, he gave excuse after excuse and proceeded to tell us about his successful restaurant in Connecticut. He then walked away without much acknowledgement of our dissatisfaction. Our dinners finally came out at 10:15pm...10:15pm! Almost 3 hours after we arrived!!! One of our friends ordered a gluten free pizza and got regular crust. Another was given veal picatta instead of chicken. The rest of us whose orders were correct had varying opinions of the quality. We eventually got our bills and saw that a single drink was removed from each tab, I guess in an effort to right their wrongs, but not everyone had ordered one. One of us in the group decided he was dissatisfied enough to request to speak to the manager again. He calmly discussed this further with the manager who then took the bill and walked away obviously irritated. We intended to just pay our tabs so we could leave but felt like more could have been done from a customer service perspective. We then noticed the manager grab our server's wrist and berate her saying "you never apologize to a customer!" At that point a couple of our friends felt the need to come to her defense and the manager got nasty. (Keep in mind 95% of our table has worked in hospitality so while we respect that it's a tough business, we also know the right way to treat staff and customers. Those of us facing the bar saw the manager sitting there for much of the night drinking instead of helping his short-staffed kitchen.) Between the slow kitchen, order errors, food quality, and ultimately the manager's behavior we just wanted to leave. The manager then started yelling at us to get out before he called the cops and said his restaurant "wasn't a soup kitchen". He was behaving beligerantly like he was drunk. While we were walking out, he yelled at my friend and called him a "fat piece of s***". I have never in my life had a dining experience like this. Fortunately we found our server's Venmo and collectively sent her tips that way. Oh, and to further support how bad of an experience this was, she immediately put in her notice!“

“Maria is great!! Service is quick with a smile. Great food awesome specials. Pizza is great and I love the lasagna and salad. Will be back to try some other things soon.“

“Stopped in for a bite to eat and was amazed by the food. Everything was delicious - truffle fries, buffalo wings, margarita pizza, drinks (sangria and Tito’s) and carrot cake. I’ll definitely be returning when I’m in the area visiting again.“

“This crew at the HH in Oldsmar take pride in their food which is something you don’t see in a franchise pizza place! From the Ham & Cheese sub to the baked pasta, to there pizza’s I highly recommend - local resident visiting for 10+ (we order a lot) never had a bad meal and always fresh out of the oven hot!Hats off to this whole group that runs a tight ship the franchise owner should be proud and they should be the model for all HH.. 10 stars“

“We order from or come here once a week. It became a family thing for us.. kids love it and so do we! Owners are very friendly, pizza is delicious and so are the garlic knots! Highly recommend!“

“Marinas pizza is consistently fantastic. My family gets it every week for “pizza night” and it’s always amazing! Best pizza in the area!!“

“I am a frequent diner at this small, family-oriented restaurant near Sunray and 19 in Holiday at the Aldi’s shopping plaza. Never disappointing and I continue to remain impressed with their food. Last night’s dinner of veal parm with soup and cold Peroni draft was outstanding! The addition of Paulie in the kitchen makes even one of the best area Italian restaurants even better if you can believe that! Dining there is like being surrounded by family and is always a pleasure. I rarely write reviews but am impressed enough to take the time to do so. Give it a try and you won’t be disappointed !“

“That was the best pizza I’ve had in a long time! I’d rate it a 10 if I could!??“

“Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled Chicken was absolutely outstanding! Restaurant was clean, customers immediately helped by staff coming in, and the counter gentleman even escorted me to my car with an umbrella because it was raining.
Absolute hands down 110% recommend! ?“

“This restaurant has never let us down. It is by far one of the best, in the Tampa Bay area. My only request would be...Please, would you start serving coffee?...It would go so well with your desserts.“

“Three Brothers heart for community service surpasses their excellent food! Not only did they provide Thanksgiving dinner iat their place in Odessa, they also provided Thanksgiving dinner in Oldsmar!“

“food is Amazing, staff is extremely friendly. the atmosphere is very welcoming. very clean, wheel chair accessible, lots of parking, kid friendly. I highly recommend.“

“franks is the best!! THE BEST IN FLORIDA☺️😀.“

“Always awesome food!! Always great service!!!“

“this is now my number one, New York Pizza. It’s a 15 minute drive but it’s worth every bite.“

“Hey everybody just wanted to let you know that I broke down this morning alongside Jet's Pizza at 1334 main Street Dunedin Florida and I would like to let you know THEY ARE AWESOME KIND PEOPLE, WITH SUPER PIZZA!! They were so kind they made sure I had water , they would not take any money from me , then later on the day they brought me out in individual piece of pizza because they knew I've been out here a long time and then just a few moments ago they make sure I had more water. All the while I was parked alongside their business blocking about four parking spaces. So if you are in their their area and want a good piece of pizza, from kind people come by and see them. JETS PIZZA IN DUNEDIN, FL 1334 Main St THANK YOU GUYS, YOUR THE BEST!!“

“this is now my number one, New York Pizza. It’s a 15 minute drive but it’s worth every bite.“

“Hello friends, my sister was visiting me from CT and she was craving for wings. So I decided to bring here on her visit to FL. What makes this place unique is the style of food and how is prepared. The environment and vibe is amazing. Safe place with plenty of parking. Not a huge meal selection to choose from and yes, no pram, no lasagna, and no Italian dessert? Ba Da Bing! Haha, price are decent, service is ok, overall 4 stars and amazing experience. PS to the owners, please review the men’s restroom cleanliness. Would I come back? Yes, I would. If your in the area this a must dining experience.“

“Delicious pizza and wings! Definitely recommend and will be back!“

“Definitely turning into one of my favorite to place for pizza. Consistent and reliable every time and reasonably priced. Having a vegetarian option a big plus.

Vegetarian options: Hungry Howie offers both a pizza and a sandwich for vegetarian consumer that is actually good.“

“What a great place , great food, really yummy pizza . Fast service and delivery . Also great daily specials ! Iam glad I said goodbye to Franks and found Rizzoli’s.“