50 Best Italian Restaurants near University Park

“I return for the spiedino de mare or the chicken trio - delicious“

“We had Valentino’s cater our son’s wedding and the food was absolutely amazing!! Everything TASTED YUMMY!! We ordered three different salads, garlic knots, brucette, caprese salad,crazy chicken Alfredo, meat lasagna, eggplant parm. Ziti, meatballs, sausage, chicken parm and Mediterranean chicken. Everyone raved about the food! The women who delivered it was so friendly and did an amazing job. They even supplied the serving utensils.“

“Great food, and the service was exceptional, best lasagna I’ve had in a long time“

“If you love thin crust pizza, this is your place! They bring creativity to pizza which I love. Can’t wait to taste each and every one! Would love to see cannoli’s offered with dessert coffees.“

“Excelente servicio por partes de nuestros amigos Franceska y Diego ! The best restaurant for some Italian food with the best service in Miami Doral …“

“The best dining experience. INCREDIBLE FOOD. An awesome atmosphere. Drinks are beautifully presented and delicious. Michelle was a delightful server who made the dining experience fantastic with her perfect service, along with Luis, Luigi, and all the staff who were extremely kind, helpful, and made the experience perfect. It’s no wonder Luca is a hot spot- this place is the BEST!“

“Recomiendo al 100% este lugar. La atención siempre es excelente, rápida y atenta. La comida es riquísima, nada te decepcionará! Las sopa de langosta, la pizza di parma, los ñoquis tartufo y la tarta de ricotta y Pera son mis favoritos.“

“Sapore Di Mare in Coconut Grove offers an enchanting dining experience that harmonizes exquisite cuisine with impeccable service and a warm, inviting ambiance. The evening began with a bottle of Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Gran Sasso. This wine, with its rich, full-bodied flavor and subtle hints of dark fruit, set a perfect tone for the meal. For the main course, the Lasagna al Brasato di Short Ribs e Tartufo was an absolute delight. The layers of tender short ribs, perfectly cooked pasta, and a generous amount of truffle made every bite an orgasmic experience. This dish is a true testament to the chef's skill and creativity. The Ravioli di Ossobuco was another highlight. The ravioli, filled with succulent ossobuco, was served in a delicate sauce that complemented the richness of the filling. The balance of flavors and textures in this dish was impeccable. To conclude the meal, we indulged in the Pastiera Napoletana for dessert. This traditional Neapolitan cake, with its sweet and creamy ricotta filling, was the perfect ending to an exceptional dining experience. The service at Sapore Di Mare was outstanding. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about ensuring a memorable dining experience. The ambiance of the restaurant, with its elegant decor and cozy atmosphere, further enhanced the overall enjoyment of the evening. In summary, Sapore Di Mare in Coconut Grove is a must-visit for anyone seeking a top-tier Italian dining experience. From the exquisite food to the exceptional service and delightful ambiance, every aspect of the restaurant exceeds expectations.“

“My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Tullio for the third time, and once again, we had a wonderful experience. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, the atmosphere is elegant, and the service was outstanding. We didn't mention our anniversary in advance, but somehow they remembered us from a year ago and congratulated us—a very special touch! We ordered the Chateaubriand for two and absolutely loved it. We also tried the pistachio gelato; a little expensive, but delicious! Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and exceptional service.“

“Everyone in my family order different dishes, everything was amazing!! Great ambiance.“

“This place has a great atmosphere! Staff is on point and the service is too! And the food? It doesn’t get any better than this😊 Do yourself a favor and stop in!“

“Everything was great the pizza salad wine“

“A hidden gem serving the most sumptuous Italian cuisine! 🍝✨ The gnocchi and branzino were absolutely divine, and the decadent chocolate cake paired with vanilla ice cream was the perfect finale. Every bite was top-notch! ❤️🇮🇹“

“J C gives personal service and the food was exquisite!“

“Delicious pizza! Loved the pear and fig. Yummy. Thank you for coming out to Calusa and treating us to such a delicious lunch. Will definitely go with my family soon.“

“I absolutely loved it—it's a fascinating experience from the moment you make the reservation. It's a very cozy spot; today I was served by Walter, who was incredibly attentive, and his menu recommendations were spot-on. I was pleasantly surprised to see the owner and chef personally attending to every table, and the food—wow! It's an explosion of flavors. I highly recommend it!!“

“The best Italian food in town. The authentic version of Italian dishes and the best quality of food. All the staff are amazing and very welcoming. Congratulations“

“Amazing food and great staff ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Second visit to FUGATO. And for a second time we were overwhelmed by the quality of the food offered by this restaurant.
Service is second to none and all that comets together in a quiet friendly atmosphere for the site.
Great all around“

“Every dish was prepared to perfection and full of flavor, and the service was outstanding.“

“Somos Italianos y hace mucho tiempo que dejamos de ir a restaurantes italianos donde sea fuera de Italia, para nosotros es mas o menos lo mismo: un poco mejor, un poco peor pero esencialmente es algo que conocemos, pero hasta ayer ningun restaurante nos impresionaba. Esta gente que se dice "trattotia" de eso no tiene nada es un establecimiento top y gourmet , hay platos verdaderamente unicos ycreativos. No es para quien quiere llenarse por 4 centavos sino para gente que este dispuesta a pagar por el placer gastronomico. En este espacio no puedo comunicar lo sorprendido que estuvimos con los platos de ahi: los gnocchi alla norcina son unicos, especiales y con un monton de trufas, el bonet con le pere y el pasticciotto furon postres exquisitos, el fritto misto excelentemente ejecutado y con una salsa excelente. Como consejo: alejense de los platos con caviar, no aportan al sabor y encarece el costo y vale la pena pagar el estacionamiento en vez de pedir las 3 horas gratis ( y se tiene que hacer corriendo si no llega el security del estacionamiento y pone multa). Casi se olvida, la focaccia me transporto a mi ni niñez...una esponjosidad especial...cuando preguntamos, es que la harina es importada de Puglia...con razon. Los precios para platos regulares son normales, solo los platos con caviar yo trufas se salen del rango, pero repito esos gnocchi fueron unicos. La atencion super esmerada de Paolo nuestro mesero, este señor es un profesional como los que se ven en restaurantes de rango, cuidadosso conocedor y muy cordial. Los dueños son extremedamente amables y tratan de acomodarse. Vamos a volver y lo vamos a recomendar a amigos que sabemos que les gustan las cosas bien hechas y, referente a mi ..la proxima vex que vaya creo que voy a repetir lo que me comi anoche..hasta que me canse y pase a otros platos.“

“Verace is simply fantastic. Very affordable. Whether you are eating with friends, family, spouse, or by yourself. It is fantastic. They are accommodating, the food is great, pizza is perfect every time. I love the bolognese and they will substitute the rigatoni for fettuccine. A fav. The atmosphere is cute and quaint, but I would suggest to dim the lights during the dinner hour. The patio is lovely, I need to take advantage of it. Service is perfect. Highly recommend it! Run! Don’t walk to Verace.“

“Siempre trato de participar en RSVP to wine dinner y la experiencia cada día es mejor . El staff es súper amable y profesional, muy elegante en el momento de servir, la comida exquisita al igual que los vinos que se degustan. Es una magnífica opción y recomiendo a todos que lo disfruten“

“Our first time at Da Angelino, and wow, it was amazing. From the burrata to the short rib to the pistachio dessert— everything was divine. Mauro (from Venice) was amazing, attentive, and knowledgeable of the menu. We couldn’t have had a better experience.“

“Very good food, and they were all very attentive, I will recommend dining there 100%.“

“Lunch at Bellini’s at Mr. C’s: An Italian Escape in Coconut Grove. Friday afternoon lunch for girlfriends to catch up. From the moment we arrived at Bellini’s, with a warm welcome from Beni and his staff, the restaurant’s elegant ambiance and breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay set the stage for an enjoyable afternoon. Service was impeccable—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm. We were quickly seated and offered a selection of fine Italian wines. Choosing a crisp Gavi de Gavi to compliment, the Tagliolini with white Alba truffles was truly the highlight of our meal. This dish was a true celebration of Italian culinary artistry: the pasta was perfectly al dente, and the generous shavings of white truffle added an earthy, aromatic richness that elevated every bite. The chef’s restraint allowed the delicate flavors to shine, making each mouthful both decadent and refined. Thank you Bellini, we will be back.“

“amazing food, loved it! Truly delicious. reservation is needed, is always packed“

“exellent service and food. the food is incredible with oitstanding service. A place for those who enjoy gourmet food.“

“Viviana made our experience at the restaurant truly wonderful. She was attentive, friendly and made us feel very welcome. The pasta I ordered was absolutely delicious and one of the highlights of the meal. Thank you Viviana for the great service!“

“Best secret in Kendall. Love this place. The service is superb, great food and beautiful ambience“

“Very good experience. It was my mom’s 85th birthday and we took her to have lunch at Il Forno! The service was very, very good. Pedro and Fabio were above and beyond. The food was very good. At the end they even gave us a printed picture of our family and a note for her birthday! It made her feel very special. Thank you!“

“Everything about this restaurant is fantastic if you like authentic Italian food made with the best ingredients topped with fabulous service and great wine!“

“Great place. Best kept secret in Doral. I wish I did not have to write this review. I know that more people will come, leaving me to wait, but it’s was worthwhile to take the time to write it. I am amazed at the attention, dedication and atmosphere here at any time we come. We always come back, and repeat the whole experience again with Maria Angel, Rodrigo. Thank you for your time and taking the time to always make it unique.

Kind regards“

“Lovely place great food and better service“

“The best restaurant in Miami 😋 everything so delicious 🤤🥰.“

“Awsome service food quality. Great pizza & Veronica #1 server. God Bless you“

“Súper rico y muy amables excelentes Uno de mis lugares favoritos“

“Pizza tasted very organic with home made taste ingredients, tasted like the italian pizza from Venezuela, they have classics, but offered corn and bacon pizza (Venezuelan combination), and new ingredients like with truffle oil, burrata, arugula, etc. Place was clean, they have other vendors around with different type of food like hot dogs and grilled steak but tab will be separate.“

“Beautiful place, romantic atmosphere delicious food, incredible service. Just perfect“

“Best Italian I’ve ever had! I love this place and the clams oregenado bring tears to my eyes each and every time 💞“

“Rubinos is my go-to business lunch restaurant. Their service is friendly, and professional. Attentive and they cater to your needs. Their food is delicious, always fresh and delightful.

I highly recommend and invite you to try their porcini pasta ...“

“One of the best sandwiches I've had. Absolutely loaded with meat, great flavor, and balanced in flavor. But the bread perfectly matches the sandwich. I got the Godfather but you can bet I'm going to try the others that they have. Great service. Very impressed with everything, they deserve to have their brick and mortar shop.“

“Very good services everyone united & helping out at Hoans & Jason baby shower. Will definitely go back for dinner when in area.“

“All good ,had a variety of dishes that had very original presentation 👍🏽“

“Las ensaladas deliciosas y aliñadas a la perfección“

“Always wonderful place to go for great service and cuisine. Carlos and the entire staff is awesome. We’ve been coming for over 20 years. Never disappoints.“

“I ordered the pumpkin ravioli with butter sage sauce. It was delicious!!! Wine is impressive also.“

“Came here with my friend to pick up a half cheese half pepperoni pizza after we made a call and ordered. I will say right now, this is one of the best pizzas i've ever had. it's definitely up there, specially considerin the quality and its price. the service was super good, they make the dough themselves, and they really seemed like they care about the customers and serving them. i 100% would come here again“

“Food great...beer cold....prices great....staff awesome. ....5 stars for good local Italian meal....If you want Olive Garden....then go there that means i will have a table to sit at at Enzos!“

“Pia’s is a 100% recommended! Started with the breadsticks (with melted cheese and sauce) and burrata salad! Both are freshly made, exquisite! Seeing the cheese stretch when you deep the breadstick… soooo good! Then moved to the pizza and then pesto pasta. Their pizza dough is really good, and crispy on the bottom. I give it a 10/10!!! The pesto a great dish, specially if you want to share. The sauce tastes fresh and pasta was al dente, just how it should be. Visit Pia’s Not Just Pizza, I’m looking forward to eating there again soon!“