13 Best Italian Restaurants in Vero Beach

“This place is amazing. Everything was on point from the food, the service and the hospitality. We were a large group and had a great experience. It is a must italian stop and don’t forget a pizza to go.“

“This was an amazing meal from start to finish. Artichokes, raviolis, dessert…all of it was top notch. Hope was one of the best servers i’ve had in a long while. A+++!“

“Second time around and blown away by the food and the attentive service by the staff. John the manager was extremely friendly and was highly aware of how to exemplify great customer experience. If you're in the area this is a must to place for quality food and chill vibe.“

“Checked this place out for the first time and I will definitely be returning!! I walked in and was immediately greeted by a very nice server who let us know where to place our order when we were ready, and said if we wanted to wait in What-A-Tavern next door they would bring our order to us!! The cashier at the register was very friendly and answered any and all questions we had about the menu as well! The food didn’t take very long and was delicious!! Definitely check this place out!“

“Had an early dinner today. We had an amazing waitress today name Guadeloupe. She was very attentive to our needs and kept checking on us constantly. She was so nice. You could tell that she took pride in her job. Thank you, Guadeloupe, for great service. You made our dinner very enjoyable!“

“My husband and I made reservations for Thanksgiving Dinner, weeks ago, for Chez Frenchie's. We weren't sure what restaurants were open for Thanksgiving so we reserved the first place we called. BIG MISTAKE! When we got there and were seated, we sat at our table for a half an hour and NOBODY came to our table, not even for water!!! Servers passed by our table and we were completely ignored. So, I got my phone out and called next door to Trattoria Dario Restaurant and asked them if they had any available tables, seeing that it was Thanksgiving, and the hostess there said yes and that they could seat us immediately. So my husband and I got up and left Chez Frenchie's and walked over to Trattoria Dario Restaurant. We should have made our reservation at Trattoria Dario's instead, but we didn't know they were open. We got there and we were seated immediately. We had Taylor R. as our server and she was amazing!!! We were served immediately. The food was absolutely amazing!!! We ordered two Beef Carpaccio for appetizers, and I also had a side Caesar Salad. For dinner my husband had the Bone In Veal Chop with Mashed Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts, and I had the Paccheri Aragosta which is usually Shrimp and Lobster with Pacheri Pasta with a sherry wine pink cream sauce with peas, but I asked if they could specially make it with linguini pasta instead and with a garlic butter sauce with no peas. I felt a little uncomfortable asking for a dish to be made differently, seeing that it was a holiday, but they made it for me no problem. I'm so happy this unfortunate mishap happened with Chez Frenchie's because Trattoria Dario was incredible and our server Taylor R. was amazing!!! We definitely will be returning!!!!“

“Armani's Cucina 1920 14th Ave. Vero Beach, FL 32960 5 Stars In the mood for some 5-star food, I reset the parameters on my random name generator to the more food-friendly climes of Indian River County. The closer one gets to a big city in the Sunshine State, the better the food. Go figure. Paris is our service professional, and let me tell you, the stars and planets really aligned for this meal. Paris is an outstanding member of the team and one thing you don't normally see is good food with good service. Usually, the better the food, the worse the service. I'm not exactly sure of the correlation here, but I do have a few theories worthy of a dissertation or two. I put in an order for Kerry's Steak Marsala, the Pear & Gorgonzola Fiocchi and the Polpo alla griglia with a side of Asiago garlic bread. Enjoying the warmth of the place, I snapped a few pics and soon witnessed Paris returning with my order. Keeping the phone out, I quickly took some pics of the cuisine and eagerly dug in. The aromas emanating from the plates laid out before me were mesmerizing to the food inspired. Before digging in, know that I do not hide behind a screen of fustian and fluffery. For those reviews, see the now defunct Florida Today food section. What I write is what I got. I don't care if they like it, you like it, or the President likes it. Someone needs to tell it like it is. First up on my no-holds-barred palate was Kerry's Steak Marsala. I am a huge fan of anything Marsala as it is quick, flavorful and adds a splash of gourmet to any protein if done correctly. And this? This was done superbly. The chef took a medium-grade hunk of cow flesh, cooked it to a perfect medium rare, and nailed the Marsala sauce. If there was any minus to his production, it was the casting of canned mushrooms instead of fresh ones. Not my choice, but acceptable in this sauce. Forcing my fork to move on, I turned my taste buds toward the Pear & Gorgonzola Fiocchi. As the flavors exploded on my tongue like so many pop-rocks of days gone by, I had to close my eyes to truly savor this divine moment. This dish was bursting with flavor and an absolute out-of-the-park home run. This brings me to the final dish ordered today (I'm pretty sure I will be back) the Polpo alla griglia. I admit this is a more advanced dish, if only for the visual, than your average Italian fare, but it is one of my favorites. Once again, our James Beard impersonator in the back was obviously taking his job very seriously as this was exceedingly exquisite and obviously prepared with love. I would be remiss if I failed to mention the side of Asiago garlic bread. One bite and I knew the bread person was on the same page as the head chef. This was to die for. It's sad that we have to leave Brevard County to experience dining of this level, but here it is, right next to my #1 Breakfast place in Florida. It is what it is. The Big Boy says, “Come here and taste fantastic Italian food—food that does not exist in Bree-vard.”“

“We had a large half mushroom half cheese pizza, antipasto and garlic rolls. Wow their pizza was the best that I’ve had since moving to Vero Beach. It had thin crust that was not soggy. Just the right amount of cheese to sauce ratio. We will order again!“

“My first time dining there was a great experience. Food was delicious. Homemade salad dressing excellent. Homemade soup very good. Portions are great! Service was outstanding (Gina)! She was so helpful. I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“We were visiting from out of town, and had a large party. The server was awesome, the food delicious. The shrimp imperial was out if this world. Everything was delicious, and the restaurant had a lively and enthusiastic crowd. Highly recommend this establishment.“

“I have to say Ive never been one for Italian food, but let me tell you the flavor busting out of the stuffed meat pizza was amazing! We went as a large group and everyone was trying what each other had ordered, it was all so delicious. The owner Frank and his wife made you feel like you were eating at their kitchen table. It was an over all great experience! Can’t wait to go back again!“

“We had a great experience last night at Pizza Mia. Everything was delicious. We had the antipasto salad, wings, pizza and cannoli. Owners made us feel like we were guests at their home. Love this place. New favorite spot!“

“They have a lot of variety. Food is fresh. I have my favorites that I gravitate to. Friendly and helpful customer service. Great soups, entrees, and breads. They also have desserts.“