18 Best Italian Restaurants near Gainesville

“Wonderful recommendation to try the ravioli!! Absolutely perfect!! Had the side salad after and it was the best palate cleanser!! I enjoyed the server as well…very courteous in taking me order and those phone in orders. Brown hair, wearing a 250 year anniversary shirt in red!!! Excellent job!!!“

“Margaritas always nails it! Customer Service is always very very friendly. For take out they get you in and out quickly. And best of all my picky husband really liked their chicken cheesesteaks. As a Philly native he is very particular and Margaritas as I said nailed it! #newregulars“

“The Steak and Cheese Sub was very good and delivery was fast. I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“love the food, great staff always making sure everything is good. our favorite pizza place. Come for food, leave as a friend 🧡“

“Came in for lunch yesterday and decided to try the calzone with pepperoni and mushrooms. So yum. The cheese and toppings were fresh and flavorful they also don’t skimp. The staff was kind and made sure everything was perfect. Really enjoyed the experience, definitely coming back :)“

“It was our first time there and the food was really good! Service top notch! We enjoyed appetizers and their Alfredo- the homemade pasta was amazing! We will definitely be back!“

“Creative menu and the food was excellent! Servers were next level good.“

“I ate at Olive Garden yesterday with large group of people. It was the first time I had been to one in several years. The service was impeccable; I could not have asked for better. We had a wonderful evening. I have always enjoyed the salad and honestly that seems to be where all the flavor is. Everything else seems to taste the same. I had the lasagna classic and it was very bland. My main complaint is that it is always too loud and crowded. I guess this is probably why I don’t visit often. Overall, it was a good experience, but for all the fancy names, the food is just boring.“

“Valentines in Haymarket is the best!“

“We stopped off here. on a whim because we needed to get some lunch before continuing on our travels back home. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The food was really great. and everyone enjoyed what they ordered. of particular note are the fried balls of rice with meat inside. I may have that incorrect, however it was probably one of the best appetizers I’ve had at an Italian restaurant. It’s very family oriented, with lots of space and tables and chairs. I could easily see this place being crowded during sporting events or weekends.

We sat inside. However, they have plenty of outside seating on a very cozy, beautiful front porch where you can watch the traffic go by and look at the mix of classic downtown architecture and newer modern buildings that attempt to mimic the older architecture so that they fit in more with Main Street.

With that aside, you can tell that the restaurant is family-owned and operated and takes its part in the community very seriously. I did not have an opportunity to hang out at the bar, but it looks like a fun place to watch sports if you are a Washington Capitals or Commanders fan.

If you’re in the area, passing through, or nearby, give this place a shot. I think you will like it.“

“I ordered this online, had a relative pick it up for me due to my injury, and was able to get it hassle free without issue. Pizza was clean, fresh, and delicious. Place lives up to it's reputation as one of the 20 best pizza places (Northern Virginia Magazine). Look forward for some more in the future.“

“Had some delicious pizza 🍕 🍕🍕after picking sunflowers 🌻 🌻🌻. Love the personal pizza option!“

“A quaint restaurant with great wait staff!“

“Don't go on a Friday night... I think $84 was a lot for 3 pasta dishes, garlic bread (soggy), two soups and a cannoli! Food was not at all hot.... almost cold and we are 15 minutes away. No takeout menus and no prices that you could read in the restaurant. Not impressed.“

“Best subs, everything is fresh and delicious!!“

“I had an amazing experience at the Sudley Rd Paisanos tonight. I had mistakenly asked for my toppings to be on the side on Doordash, and upon seeing this misunderstanding, Michael gladly remade my pizza without any hesitation. I appreciate the kind gesture on a busy Saturday night! Cheers!“

“of the local pizza chains in the area, this is one of my favorites to go to. Pizza from there is always great and service is friendly. Yes the upcharges on the toppings and crust upgrades are getting steep but at least the quality is still there. Will order again“

“Loved This Place Since I Was A Kid Great Food Pizza Steak & Cheese & Gyros“