33 Best Italian Restaurants near Thonotosassa

“I’ve been eating here for years and the food and service is always amazing. The manager has been at the same store for over 20 years and he always runs a tight ship with a great crew.. The salads are always fresh. The pizza is always good quality and it’s always quick and ready. They are conveniently located in a large shopping center with lots of parking and there’s always coupons and deals for pizza and sides. I would definitely recommend this location to everyone.“

“Went to Carrabba’s for the first time to dine in. The ambience was nice, the service was excellent and the food was nice and hot! Just the way I like it. I was starving when I arrived and my food was up and ready in short order. Impressive! My waiter, Josh, was amazing! He had other tables to wait on, but he made us feel like we were the only ones. I think I’ll be spending a lot more time dining in. Carrabba’s exceeded all of my expectations! Great work guys!“

“Delicious !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Great place to celebrate birthdays!“

“A fabulous true Italian restaurant. Don’t be fooled by the others. If you would like a true taste of Italian food come to Fammi. If you are Italian please come eat here. Luca and Erica are amazing cooks and hosts. Diego took very good care of us. I have spent time in Italy. My mom lived in Italy. She and her husband Giancarlo cooked Italian food. This took me back to their beautiful and delicious dinners. Treat yourself to a real meal and come to Fammi.“

“Delicious food, flawless service! We used Johnny C’s for a corporate luncheon, and they absolutely knocked it out of the park! The trays of pasta were hot and fresh, the meatballs were a crowd favorite, and the garlic knots disappeared within minutes. Picked up was on time and the setup was effortless due to the trays being ready to go! Highly recommend for any event—you won’t be disappointed!“

“Fast and delicious and friendly service“

“Great service and delicious food in a family atmosphere.“

“Great Food here in Brandon Like you never left NEW YORK! This is my favorite Italian Restaurant in Florida. It first has a wonderful ambience classy and romantic. I tried it with clients. Since then my wife and I have been going back ever since. The food is Amazing their Red Sauce is perfect could not be better. Their Chicken Parm is some of the best. Their Alla Vodka one of the best in Florida and they are always making memorable specials that you will be using bread to soak up the last drop. Great appetizers like the Carozza will tease your palate for more and more yummy goodness. A slice of delicious Limoncello cake and a cup of espresso is the perfect way to end a fantastic dinner out. The setting is perfect not to big “you feel you are in a subway station but not to small that you are eating dinner on the other table's lap.” It has a romantic and calming décor. Every other Wednesday they have live music. The wait staff is attentive, professional, playful, and friendly. Vito the manager and his nice wife are the best. They are from New York owned restaurants in New York they know how to make great food.“

“My wife and I after enjoying the Christmas festivities over here in Wesley chapel as we were visiting from Lakeland, we saw this place looking for a bite to eat and it was approximately 8:52 p.m. when we walked in. we asked how late they were open and they said 9:30 but would we still like a table, that spoke volumes so we said yes we would like to try this great smelling Pizza that we could smell as we were walking in. as we got in everybody's smiling happy the owner is just as friendly as can be the decorative walls is what really caught my eye. I have a friend from the island in Italy so it was very warming to know the detail of all the places about Italy. We got the Hawaiian pizza and we knew that this was definitely different than what we've had in the past, the ingredients were spot on the way it was made was incredible and we just sat there not being rushed to enjoy our meal everyone just going about doing what they do best and we just talking over the events of the evening and several times we just remarked about how good this pizza is. as we were close to leaving cuz we did not want to keep anyone late we were just wanting a quick bite to eat but something very good and we got it from this wonderful place the owner came up and asked what we thought and I remarked to him" questo è eccellente" this is excellent in Italian very kind-hearted man, sweet disposition and you see the love of what he is committed to, but I could honestly say when I seen how the workers just cheerful and in a very relaxed environment there's magic in this place, looking forward to going back on purpose to visit this particular place over in Wesley chapel!“

“ALLISON at the Brandon location WAS AMAZING! She was very attentive, so sweet, food came out quick and hot! She was very helpful with any questions and our drinks were never empty without a refill next to it! Highly recommend, would come back just for her!“

“My friend and I wanted to have catch up session over a nice Italian meal, so what other place to go than Olive Garden? Unfortunately even before we sat down at our table we started getting stares from other parties. My friend had her very well behaved 4 year old son with her, and I had my almost 2 year old son with me. Clearly no one wanted kids around .

As anyone with toddlers knows , they can be a bit active. Mine was no different and grabbed the sugar stash on the table to play with. Another guest felt the need to tell me what he was doing wrong . She got all worked up about it .

We asked to move to another table and our waiter was happy to help us do that to tbt other side of the restaurant. They even gave us a free appetizer ! Eli was so kind and got teary eyed when we told her about our horrible experience with the other guests. We clearly felt attacked by them on a racist level.

Just having a staff who was sympathetic toward us made the crappy experience a lot better. For this reason we’ll definitely be back. Angela, Eli and Felix were so caring and accommodating. Thank you Olive Garden.“

“Stopped in yesterday for takeaway Spaghetti and Meatballs. Mia, the cashier greeted us with the friendliest smile I have seen at a Fast Food place in ages. The meal was delicious! The meatballs were soft and fluffy not those hard little hockey pucks you often get. My companion ate the entire dinner. I am not able to eat large meals so with 3 meatballs I had one meatball and 1/3 of the pasta and have 2 more yummy dinners to look forward to. I almost forgot to mention the breadsticks. We both exclaimed how good they were and that they were a terrific accompaniment to the spaghetti. Thanks for serving such an enjoyable meal!“

“I am completing this review to let not just customers know but to let Olive Garden and their entire franchise know that the employees at this location today were AMAZING!! My niece has autism and they were unaware and I know that she was a lot today, but they still served us with respect and care. As well as I left my pocketbook and did not notice, and the employee literally RAN to the light and found me in my car to return it back to me. I am so grateful because they did not have to return my stuff, but they did. Many blessings and if you’re reading this, go check them out!“

“Great atmosphere, great food.“

“Met the nicest gentleman, Brian, who made the best mushroom pixxa!! Very tasty, indeed.“

“Went there yesterday with my husband and daughters. That was by far the best pizza I've had!!!! The owner was soo nice & we promised we'd leave a review about the pizza & not the bathroom that's getting remodeled!!! Lol“

“Nicest people i’ve met, they always do right by me when I come in and the food is always good!

Vegetarian options: There’s all types of toppings from meat to veggies

Parking: In a plaza

Kid-friendliness: small pizzas that are filling even for me!

Wheelchair accessibility: Straight forward from door to counter“

“We came to the 365 Cafe specifically for the gelato shakes. They are pricey, but worth it. You can sample the different flavors before making your decision. We opted for a mint shake with whipped cream and a Bailey’s flavored shake. Both were delicious. Everything is made to order, so it’s slow, but not terrible. The up-charge for a spritz of whipped cream ($1) was a bit steep as these shakes are already expensive and it was such a small amount of whipped cream, but it is what it is. They also have a nice selection of lactose free flavors. We opted to consume our shakes on the outdoor patio seats.“

“This is the best fried chicken you want in your life! Also the best customer service and care. They know each of their regular customers by name! And, surprisingly by voice! This is a wonderful family establishment and a great place to spend time and money and this is an all around great place to get great chicken and great service. THANKS TORRIE! You provide a service that far exceeds the expectations. I will forever be a loyal customer!“

“I went to Cipresso last night for dinner.I took advantage of the ICON half off deal.It was half of everything including alcohol. Such a great deal. John the bartender is an absolute rockstar and gem .The filthy martini and espresso martinis( i ordered one dark and one creamy) were all phenomenal .I ordered the scallop special with polenta.Fresh U-8 scallops with polenta and vegetables.The picture does not do it justice.It tasted wven better than it looked The spaghetti and meatballs is a consistent win.I was really impressed by the food and service“

“Great Service! Everyone is great! I always feel like family! I from NY and the Pizza is as close to home as I can find. Always keep coming back. I strongly recommend. Thanks Taste of NY.“

“Omg you must try their salmon salad it is absolutely amazing the salmon is cooked to Perfection the vegetables are always fresh crisp and well prepared. It is a Hidden Gem. The Waitresses are amazing it always feels like I'm coming home“

“Carmines Ybor shout out to Alexandra and the other staff! The deviled crab and calamari were superb 😋“

“I LOVE PIZZA ROCK!!!!!!!!“

“The sauce is very watery. The meatball not homemade. I was disappointed“

“Always have an excellent time. Going to Cappy’s. The pizzas excellent and it’s a great atmosphere. Staff is always on point.“

“👍 pizza and service. friendly staff“

“We are blessed to have LaSeptima as part of all of our life events. Today they wonderfully catered a family funeral. We are grateful for the memories while celebrating over great food. Thank you for being a part of our family for many years.“

“We were craving pizza, and a friend recommended Hungry Howie's Pizza, known for its variety of crust flavors and customization options.

For our Saturday afternoon lunch, we decided to build our own pizza. We went with a large thin-crust pizza with Cajun seasoning, topped with mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, chicken, onions, and jalapeños.

Our order arrived via DoorDash in about 30 minutes, and we absolutely loved the pizza! The Cajun crust was flavorful and added a unique kick, making it one of the most delicious pizzas we've had. It even brought back memories of the pizza we used to enjoy in our home country.

Overall, a great experience, and we'll definitely be ordering from Hungry Howie's again!“

“Hungry Howie's is one of those places where you're always going to get the same service, same quality, and weekly deals for family meals. Good food on a very decent budget. We can go there and get salads, pizza, cheesy bread, desserts, and sodas just to vary a little bit. It is solid quality and family friendly to our budget. Our favorite is butter garlic crust pizza with extra cheese. You can never go wrong“

“Y'ALL HAVE THE BEST PIZZA AROUND.. me and my fiance keep coming back and I would definitely give you guys 5 stars.“