50 Best Italian Restaurants near Windermere

“Amazing food and service! I real gem to have here in Windermere!“

“Very welcome and friendly manager and servers. The food was super italiono delicious. 👍🏻 from Thai fellows here.“

“Tonight was our first time eating here. I love how close by it is to where we live. We split an "Antipasto" salad and ordered a 16" "Mediterranean Chicken" pizza. The place was not busy in-house, but they were dealing with a good number of takeout orders. The pizza and salad came out quickly. The pizza was "oven hot", but eating the salad first allowed it to cool a bit. Excellent pizza... thin crust that had a nice chewy texture without being tough. They told us that the crust is "aged" for 72 hours after being mixed to develop flavor. Toppings were freshly prepared and tasty. Our pizza had a pesto base... really good. Very happy with our meal here... we'll definitely be back!!“

“Piesanos provided pizza and delivered it to our church for a youth event recently. They were super friendly and the pizza was a huge hit with our teens! Thank you for the awesome service and delicious food!“

“I ordered a couple of pies to go last night. They were quite busy when I got there and I did have to wait a few extra minutes, but the pizza was definitely worth it. I will be ordering from them again as I also found out that they will deliver it!“

“Great Thanksgiving dinner experience while in Orlando. Jose was excellent!!!!“

“Absolutely wonderful, fine dining Italian dinner at Epcot! It’s a gorgeous and classy dining room with incredibly kind and gracious hosts who checked us in and then led us to our table. Gian Marco was our very nice server who took great care of us. We started with good rolls dipped in olive oil, bread sticks, and the fried calimari appetizer. The squid rings were the most tender and tastiest we’ve ever had. For dinner, my wife had the Italian “surf and turf”, Mare e Monti, which was a delicious braised beef short rib and lobster ravioli. I had the Salmone, which was a nice piece of grilled salmon served atop mashed potatoes over diced tomatoes, capers, olives and anchovies. It was fantastic! We finished this gourmet meal with the tastiest Tiramisu and a Cannolo. The perfect end to a perfect meal. We spoke with Sarah, one of the managers, and she explained that much of the staff are actually from Italy and are working here and gaining experience at a resort style restaurant. They all work together to provide the hospitality and dining experience that must be savored and celebrated!“

“Good food! Nice staff. Pizza and chicken parmigiana absolutely delicious“

“Sam (our server) and Angeline (our Sommelier), along with a very nice young man (been there about 8 months) who brought us in (sorry I didn’t catch his name) made sure we wanted for nothing. We asked for suggestions and they delivered all the way through dessert!! Professional, engaging, and genuinely nice people! Oh, and the food!!!!“

“Big rave to this restaurant. An honest mistake was made and a few items were missing from our Uber Eats delivery. I contacted the restaurant and they immediately admitted to the error. Their asst manager personally drove the missing items directly to our hotel and even threw in some free dessert! They went over and above to quickly address and fix the issues! Would highly recommend them and the food was great.“

“We always enjoy lunch at this I-Drive location. The food is delicious and May, our server, is always amazing. May is extremely attentive and personable. Good job Carrabbas and May! Can’t wait to go back.“

“Rica la pizza, cómo me gusta. Amplió el restaurante y el servicio súper especial“

“Great food and great service“

“Visited Orlando for the weekend golfing at Bay Hill. Fresco's was recommended by the folks at the Lodge. Glad we stopped in for dinner. The food is excellent. It will be my goto on future Orlando visits.“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Maggiano's Little Italy in Orlando on International Drive and it was an experience worth sharing. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by the hostess, who promptly seated us at a cozy table that perfectly set the tone for the evening. The waitstaff was exceptional—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. They made sure our glasses were never empty and checked in just the right amount to ensure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. For the main course, we chose the Chicken Parmesan, which was cooked to perfection with a crispy exterior and tender, juicy chicken inside. The pasta was al dente, and the meat sauce was rich and savory. It was really enough for two people to share. To top it all off, they brought two plates of their famous lemon cookies to our table, to celebrate our third anniversary. Overall, our experience at Maggiano's was nothing short of excellent. The combination of outstanding service, a welcoming atmosphere, and delicious food made for a memorable evening. I highly recommend Maggiano's for anyone looking to enjoy a wonderful Italian meal with top-notch service.“

“Antonio’s House of Pizza has quickly become my go-to spot, and it all started with their garlic knots—easily the best I’ve ever had. They’re baked to perfection: golden on the outside, soft on the inside, and soaked in a rich, flavorful garlic oil that makes them completely irresistible. You can smell the garlic as they hit the table—and they taste even better than they smell.

I also have to rave about their gluten-free pizza. As someone who eats gluten-free regularly, I’ve tried a lot of crusts that fall flat—but not here. Their gluten-free crust is thin, crisp, and full of flavor. It actually tastes like real pizza, which is a rare find. The toppings are super fresh and generously layered.

Great service, clean space, and consistently amazing food. Highly recommend Antonio’s—you won’t be disappointed!“

“Dropped in to Simply Capri on a quick solo trip to WDW. Had an amazing meal - the focaccia lovely. The skirt steak was both great quality and perfectly cooked. The pistachio gelato - some of the best I’ve had. The staff was very attentive too. Highly recommend for great food and service“

“The mood is that of a classic restaurant that has been in the neighborhood for decades. The service is outstanding. Chris, our waiter and his team were kind and on top of their game. The meal was a delight. The veal with a calvados reduction sauce was rich and balanced to the T. Definitely something to brag about. The wine menu has a good selection of great wines and very decent pricing. I will be back again and again when I visit Orlando.“

“Fantastic food and friendly but professional staff. We had tiramisu and wine one night and then the meatball appetizer and lobster ravioli the following night. All was delicious but the meatballs with the polenta was a delicious new twist.“

“My favorite restaurant in Winter Garden. Decided to do Italian for Thanksgiving and it was outstanding. My favorite is their Pork Osso Bucco and they did not disappoint. Service and owners are always on point. Thank you for enjoying my first Thanksgiving being waited on. Always recommend this place, never a bad meal. Thank you Dorina“

“They Best italiano fotos I loved si good“

“Always great food and service. Salad always fresh, their dressing is so good I buy it Publix for home use. The soup and entrees are always perfect. There was a big Italian family sitting next to us speaking Italian. You can’t get a better endorsement than that!“

“So I went to this location for the first time last week. We went after being at a theme park. First I'd like to mention this store is huge, very clean and organized. The host sat us rather quick being be had a big party. The server didn't show up for a few minutes, not too long really, but before it became an issue the floor managers had multiple people at our table to get our orders started. Once our server arrived I could tell her was overwhelmed but not rude. I watched him at his other tables, they were all big groups. Another manager came to check in on us to see if we were ok. There was a highlight to our night. A young lady that helped while she also had her own tables. I can't remember her name but she was very helpful and saw the importance of helping her coworker who was in the weeds. This location has great leadership and it shows through their staff. I highly recommend this location in a busy area of I Drive.“

“Huge RAVE for La Piccolina - Winter Garden. We went to celebrate my father’s birthday and everything was wonderful. The food was delicious, so flavorful and generous portions! On top of our delicious meals the service was excellent! They went above and beyond, surprised my daughter with a fun make her own pizza, which was so fun and a sweet surprise. This place is authentic and caters to hospitality! Thank you for making our dining experience so wonderful! We can’t wait to come back.“

“I've visited almost every Olive Garden in and around Orlando, and this one is definitely one of the best. The service and the chef at this restaurant are excellent. They just need to improve the sangria; I usually go for a bottle of wine, but yesterday I wanted to try the sangria and I was really disappointed. It wasn't really sangria; it was more like a cocktail loaded with too much sugar.“

“The hotel is beautiful, huge, rooms were great, lots of choices on places to eat. HUGE DOWNSIDE…. Parking!!! There was a cheering competition here(no I didn’t know when we booked or we wouldn’t have!) so we had to park about a mile away from the hotel every time we wanted to come and go, even though we have handicap parking they didn’t have any spots only a couple that have been taken since we got here. And don’t forget anything you need. Lol Hubby ran out of cigarettes, ran down to the little market downstairs. $18.00 a pack.“

“Sue and I have not been to this place since they converted to sit-down and order. Finally joining the real restaurant world. We have eaten here about 20 times in the last few years and have always enjoyed the food, but felt strange with the get-your-own-drink aspect of it. Anyways, we are seated at our favorite booth, Perry Como, Elvis, Dean Martin, and Sinatra (the usual suspects) crooning at a comfortable level, with decent speakers. Oscar greeted us and took our drinks order, leaving a couple of rather impressive menus with us. We spent some time looking at the menu, as the format has changed somewhat. I ordered the shrimp marsala on linguine, Sue ordered the same on some other pasta noodle (You choose). After a reasonable interval, our food arrived. 2 huge bowls of deliciousness thick enough that it could have been called a stew. Lrt me tell you, I've been to restaurants that the orders contained little meat, little mushrooms, and a LOT of broth. Not here! These bowls were crammed with a ton of food. Shrimp, portobella mushrooms and pasta that was not overcooked. I gotta tell you, Sue and I dine out a LOT...various venues all over WG/Ocoee/Windermere/Clermont. This was probably the finest meal I ever had. The improvements the restaurant made are A+ Definitely worth dropping a hundy on.“

“Delicious food and amazing service !!“

“Amazing setting, music, and food. Everything is very presentable, and fresh.“

“We came rolling into Orlando after a long day of traveling! We were all very hungry for some good pizza! V Pizza did not disappoint us! Our 13 year old granddaughter kept saying it was some of the best pizza she'd ever eaten! As previous owners of a pizza restaurant, we thought our pizzas were pretty amazing! The staff was very friendly and eager to serve us. The restaurant was clean and had very modern decor. We will probably go back before returning home!“

“The food is amazing.The bartenders are friendly and efficient. My friends and I try to go at least once a month for happy hour .“

“Mama Della's Ristorante at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel exceeded my expectations. The food was superb with a cozy atmosphere. The acoustic guitar player along with two amazing singers made us feel like we were literally having dinner in Italy.“

“Peperoncino’s was absolutely amazing! The menu offered such a fantastic variety, and every dish was cooked to perfection. The desserts were a true delight, and the service couldn’t have been better. Our server, Daniel, was a joy—his menu descriptions were spot on and made the experience even more enjoyable. We can’t wait to come back, and I highly recommend you visit too!“

“This restaurant is located in the renovated food court of Florida mall. I usually have reservations about mall food, but I was pleasantly surprised by how good our meals were. My caprese sandwich was DELICIOUS, and my spouse's pasta was fresh and flavorful. If I had to nitpick, I would suggest that the price for the pasta plate should be around $13.50 instead of $15.“

“The Stuffed Veal Chop is to die for. Excellent food and service. Our waiter was super nice. Forgot his name.“

“We had a wedding shower Bella Tuscany in Ocoee on Sunday. The room was the perfect size, the food was outstanding (we did a brunch), and the service was amazing. A big shout out to Barb and her staff who helped us make the shower so memorable.“

“Cauliflower salad is absolutely amazing“

“If you’re looking for that perfect mix of comfort food, warm service, and family-style dining, Olive Garden never disappoints. From the moment you walk in, the cozy Italian-inspired atmosphere makes you feel right at home. The lighting is soft, the booths are comfortable, and the smell of fresh breadsticks fills the air... it’s impossible not to smile.

The unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks combo is an absolute classic. The salad is crisp and refreshing with just the right amount of tangy dressing, and the breadsticks come out warm and buttery every single time. My favorite main dish has to be the Chicken Alfredo: rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned. Every bite tastes like comfort.

The service is always friendly and attentive without being rushed. Whether it’s a family dinner, a casual date, or just a craving for good pasta, Olive Garden hits the mark. The prices are fair, the portions are generous, and the atmosphere always feels welcoming.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A solid 5 stars for consistent quality, cozy ambiance, and that unmistakable “welcome home” feeling every time.“

“This was the best pizza I’ve had since moving to Florida 12years ago! I even had to buy the sauce to take home to make spaghetti 🍝 later because it was that amazing!! My daughter had a Philly and we shared the crazy breads! Portions were huge and every bite was delicious 🤤 We will definitely be back!“

“Amazing, great food, love the ambiance!“

“My family enjoy eating at, I love new york pizza“

“Love this place… perfect combination of atmosphere and great food.“

“It’s always a great way to end your shopping day at Brio’s! Love it!“

“Their are clearly mark take out and delivery. Do you feel the same way when you go papa johns or Dominos and there is no sitting.“

“I have no idea what the people who rated this establishment lower are talking about. The service, food, atmosphere and general ambiance were exceptional. After dining in some of the higher end resort hotels in Disney this Universal treat beats them hands down. Even with the construction maze one has to navigate that may detract a bit one must remember it is not the fault of the restaurant and they more than make up for this slight inconvenience by their service.“

“The best pasta I have ever tried! On top of that it’s the customer service you receive whenever you make an order or go to the markets. A company with true customer loyalty with the best fresh pasta at its heart.“

“Amazing service! The staff is outstanding. We got in early and were able to check in early! They were extremely helpful with our bags and even provided a pack and play for our son. Every day we’d come back to our room with clean beds and towels and they’d even set up all of my daughter’s toys and she thought it was the greatest thing ever. Check out was a breeze! They definitely played a very large part in the success of our trip!“

“Absolutely great food. Had pizza one night that was very good and the BBQ burger was AMAZING! Good drinks and the staff was phenomenal. Ray and Manny are the best! Highly recommend it. Tons of choices and the bar area is great for socializing or watching the game.“

“Had to make it in for our last chance of never ending pasta bowls. We had the privledge of being served by Maurice. He's was attentive to our needs and respectful of our space. We were able to enjoy a family dinner with our small infant and did not make us feel rushed while packing up to leave with the baby.

Love the never ending pasta bowls I wish it was never ending.“

“Best dinner and breakfast!“