50 Best Italian Restaurants near Tierra Verde

“Definitely a diamond in the rough!! There were 5 in our party and even tho we waited awhile it was definitely worth it. Our waitress was excellent and let us know from the beginning that she was backed up but would be back to us as soon as she could check on the other tables. She was actually the only server on duty!! The food was also excellent and well worth the wait and the price was very reasonable. We also sat where we could watch the kitchen staff working their butts off handling table orders as well as a stream of take out orders. All 5 of us agreed our experience was worth every minute. While we were there I didn't hear any complaints at all, which is highly unusual when you have any kind of wait. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. We even tipped the kitchen staff for their hard work.“

“Best Italian flood in Pinellas County“

“We had lunch at Buona yesterday (2/4/26) and it was absolutely delicious! Portion sizes were perfect and the staff was cheerful and efficient. I highly recommend everyone go have a wonderful meal there!“

“Food very nice but we felt very rushed. Salads came out before the appetizer and we had only 2 bites from our dinner when the server asked us if we wanted desert…“

“Simply Exquisite. A true culinary experience .“

“The food was good and so was the service. I thought that for the price you paid, it should have included bread. Not used to paying for the bread with a meal.“

“Had a most pleasant evening at Gusto. Service was very attentive, food was very good. All 5 of us were happy. The atmosphere is very comfortable and encouraging for conversation. Price set is very comfortable. Will certainly return!“

“The best pizza we’ve ever had! Warm and friendly staff, great service. Can’t beat it!“

“Oh. My. God.“

“Great food,love the wings, pizza, homemade lasagna, Shannon the server is great 👍“

“I had short rib stuffed ravioli and my husband had the Swordfish special. Food is amazing. Well done!!“

“Had 2 excellent dinners this week while on vacation. My wife and I agree that the chicken piccata was the best we ever had! Highly recommend this old style, Italian restaurant!!!“

“Best pizza ever. The crust and the sauce are the best we've ever tasted. First time we ate this pizza was in October 2025 while we were here on vacation and we knew when we came back in June, we would have to have it again. We dread going home to Tennessee and having to eat from the pizza options we have. Oh and the chicken wings are excellent also.“

“I have enjoyed many Italian restaurants in my home state of NJ, and this is by far a top notch restaurant! The food and staff are phenomenal and unmatched. I recommend this to anyone who visits the area!“

“Great experience for our best friends birthday ! Fast service! Great food!!10/10“

“Took my GF for her birthday and they made it very special with a special table cloth and a birthday cannoli! The food was amazing and so was the service from Becky. Not to mention the atmosphere was very old Italian and romantic, making me look like I knew what I was doing in choosing it. I didn’t. It was our first visit but we WILL be back.“

“I took my daughter to this establishment for her birthday. We had reservations, but I noticed limited parking upon arrival; however, I found a spot. We waited a few minutes and were seated. Our server, Leah, greeted us, and we ordered beverages and an appetizer. I knew what I wanted right away, while my daughter took a bit longer and chose the lasagna. When the food arrived, the generous portions impressed us. Both of our meals were delicious. I mentioned to the server that it was my daughter's birthday. The head chef also checked in to see if everything was good. Bruce, who was fantastic, surprised my daughter with a big slice of chocolate cake and sang Happy Birthday with the crew. Great job! We will be back again.“

“We popped in as we were walking around the Central Arts District checking out the murals downtown. We only had an appetizer but the hand crafted expresso martini the bartender Zach made was exquisite!“

“Enjoyable evening with delicious food and amazing service from Nicole. Food was all so very fresh, the chicken was so tender. Service was wonderful and we cannot wait to return. Nicole was so accommodating and professional. Thank you Carrabba's for such a great night!“

“Me and my wife went to the mall to get shoes and we got hungry. We seen the Italian slice eatery, so we order a steak and cheese sub and a gyro platter total with tip was $30.
Price was a little high but we get it, it's in a mall and prices are higher because or rent etc.. but the food Holly hell was it a surprise! The best gyro i have eating in St. Pete and the steak and cheese was phenomenal!! You guys have something here!! Ppl need to go and try your food it is amazing!!“

“philly cheese steaks were hot fresh and delicious. price is right. customer service is top notch. comfortable and easy to order and quick service.“

“Good food and good service!! I highly recommend eating here!! The calamari and the gnocchi are DELICIOUS!!“

“Had a great girls night dinner out last night and was lucky enough to have Jennifer be our server. Food was amazing, she offered suggestions and laughed and chatted for a bit. Would definitely go back and would 100% request her to be our girl again!“

“Novu Bistro serves delicious food and beverages. The waitresses are friendly and engaging. We didn’t wait long for anything and we were a large group. The owners, Tony and Kat, are gracious and hospitable! I loved that the music was low for great conversations! I highly recommend this St. Pete gem!!“

“Amazing dinner tonight! We loved everything we had! Amazing menu with so many options. Such fresh ingredients! We had the white pizza, chicken Parmesan, spaghetti and meatballs, pepperoni/meatball Stromboli, mozzarella sticks, knots and medium wings! Can't wait to come back and try more things!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️“

“I currently live in Jacksonville. Whenever I come back to St Pete, my trip always consists of Spiro's homemade Spanikopita, pasta salad and chicken Lemon soup. The staff is friendly and always service with a 😊.“

“Absolutely the best delicius We love my family and friends Reasonable price,“

“This weekend we had ordered delivery from your SPB location and the tall lean male driver was impatient at our door. I only have two hands, yet he wanted to drop quickly and go. At our age, we want a tad of respect because we cannot move as quickly as he can, but it may be the wrong profession for this chap.“

“Passed this place for too long. Ordered an 18 inch pepperoni. Price was great. Pizza was even better! Delivery was fast. Very good. Thanks 4th St. Pizza!“

“I Love Going To Gianni NY Pizza with my Mom it’s Always A Fun Time With Her Haven’t Been There In A Few Months But It’s Worth The Reive Across Town.“

“The pizzas are great we ordered the buffalo chicken pizza and it was fantastic. But the pasta entrees are my family’s favorite. The pasta puttanesca is truly amazing. We have been here a few times and we order it with shrimp or blackened chicken. The portions are American Italian so you will have some to take home. The house salad is also excellent. The Italian Margarita is a refreshing drink after a few hours in the burning sun.“

“The food was delicious but what made my day was my server Jennifer. She was welcoming and on top of everything. Her suggestions were in point. I would ask for her service to go with my food ANYTIME!“

“The food was fresh, flavorful, and served at the perfect temperature. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming, making it a great place to enjoy a meal. The staff provided excellent service, being friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the visit. Overall, a very satisfying dining experience“

“Totally enjoyed it. And always order The Bada Bing. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“

“Amazing 👏 #6 is the go-to so far!“

“Food was excellent Service was great.“

“I very seldom write a review but our experience at Gigis on Treasure Island last night was exceptional. The food was excellent but even if it had not been, the service was so exceptional we would not have noticed. I called him the ghost server. Every time I would start to ask for something it was already on our table and we never saw it delivered. If you want exceptional service ask for Hiram the next time you eat there. You will not be disappointed.“

“First try, never knew this place was here.. hidden Gem.. food is decent, portion size is fantastic. I got ravioli, didnt know it came with garlic bread and a salad.. I was so full!! I'd pay 10 bucks for all that, any day... versus 12 at McDonalds.. yuck.. this was great!“

“Stopped in for a quick bite, food was delicious 🤤 🤤🤤“

“i ordered a large cheese pizza with very little sauce. i love the sauce but cant eat it. The man waiting on me said he could take care of that and he did!!! The pizza was absolutely wonderful as always but even more so because there was hardly any sauce so i could eat and enjoy!!!!“

“Little place in a Publix shopping plaza. We discovered them lat year when we were visiting St Pete. My husband loves their calzon, he can get them exactly the way he likes them. He bought 1 the night we got into town then bought 2more the morning we left town.“

“Its an all right pizza, but good for what it is. This pizza is perfect to feed a bunch of hungry kids for fairly cheap. Very Lil Caesars like type pizza. They have a bunch of crust toppings you can add. Which we did butter cheese. I'd say get the crust topping to enhance the pizza. They also have stuffed crust which my son loves. If you use a deal to bring the price down, I say its worth it. We got it to go and it was made quick and cashier was friendly and offered me paper plates 👍. No dine. To go or delivery.“

“I love this place! Whether it’s late night spur of the moment after party food, or I plan to come here for dinner, it’s always delicious. The guy who makes my food (penne pasta with mozzarella cheese thrown in the oven 😉) you’re the best! My kids love their pizza and if they had it their way, they’d be here every other day for lunch.“

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Well, I would leave 10 stars, but they only allow you 5.

📣🍕 Calling all pizza fans! 🍕📣

As a pizza connoisseur who's tried pizza all over the world, I can honestly say Paizano's is one of my favorite spots in St. Pete. When I first moved here, it was one of the first places I visited, and I completely fell over on my two feet when I tried their pizza. The garlic crust is absolute perfection. 🤌🧄🍕

What keeps me coming back besides the word class pizza, is the family atmosphere. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and they practically know my order before I say it. You can tell this place is a community favorite where customers and staff genuinely enjoy seeing each other.

Don't let a line or a packed dining room keep you away—if anything, that's a sign you're about to have some outstanding pizza. 🔥🍕

And Josh, if you're reading this, the mozzarella sticks are to perfection. 🤌🧀

Great pizza, great people, and great service. Paizano's has earned every one of these five stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“We had a table of 9, our 1st time coming here for a work dinner, I had read great reviews and recommended we try it..they lived up to every wonderful review I’d read…they did not disappoint! The atmosphere is super nice, the service was excellent and the food was superb!..prepared as ordered and delicious! I’ll definitely be back!“

“pizza is great. we ordered a si.ple large cheese. very hot when we got. garlic knots are also very good. we will be back.“

“My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the pizza from Jets. We had never tried Jets before but will definitely be back! From the first bite we knew this was great pizza, deep dish tasing with a buttery crust! This is what pizza should taste like! They now have a customer for life!“

“best environment ever amazing place to work I have not had job like this where I can be myself and have courage that my crew family has made me a better person. Christina is amazing boss and loving ❤ friend I'm so happy I am apart of her family. love this place hands down.!!!!!!“

“Pizza has always been great for the many years we've been getting it. I'm not sure if the owner is the one that has gone to a call center but it totally takes away from the family owned pizza joint. Won't order again and it's very sad.“

“Best hungry howies ive been to so far!!!! Spotless...Extremely professional....and Great customer service!!!!! Ramon helped make my food perfectly (as i am an extremely picky eater as far as how my food is cooked)...My visit definitely exceeded my best expectations!!! The manager Pat was wonderful and made sure i left very happy...Because of him i will definitly take the time to drive further from where i live everytime i order from Howies from now on!!!!“