21 Best Italian Restaurants near Destin

“Great food and service, love the decor and stonework. Definitely recommend!!“

“Best coffee in town, do not leave without visiting!“

“Operated by an Italian couple which knows first-hand how to make excellent Italian food. Talking with the cook who has an Italian accent is part of the experience and the atmosphere, which is an upscale food court with other vendors. It even has a golfing simulator attached to this food court. Just try it and you will be blown away by the quality of Italian food and service. I'm going to come back here next visit to the area.“

“Great food and relaxing atmosphere! Waitress was very nice!!“

“Great service, but I was disappointed in food this time. They have some new kitchen staff. Some pasta were stuck together in clumps, so they were not fully cooked. My spouse likes a medium rare blopdy center steak for flavor and tenderness. She sent her steak back as it was more well done, no red in center. The next steak was not much better. A thicker section was close to medium rare. The steaks are on the thin side, so only a minute on each side should do it.“

“First time I trit was Destin Florida amazing now they have here in Phoenix Arizona“

“Best authentic Italian restaurant in Destin . Been there dozens of times and always completely satisfied“

“Had the lunch special. Crispy crust and cheezy cheese. Had some technical problems with the cash register but service was above avg. Pizza was better than pizza hut. Good pizza. Price was kinda high. But it was still worth it. Would go again..“

“Fantastic food! Would highly recommend their Chicken Alfredo or Pizza/Wings! Excellent customer service!!! Please consider this establishment when out shopping in the Sandestin/Destin area. They are a local small business and that’s what we all need to be supporting, especially during this pandemic. Most all small business owners are struggling and they are truly the backbone of our economy. Please support! ❤️ We will definitely be back! ❤️“

“I had a gathering with my clients and it was perfect. We reserved the outdoor area which gave us privacy and was the ideal temperature for an evening gathering. Our server was prompt and accommodating. We were allowed to stay until the very end. The food was spectacular and they even accommodated for food allergies. The tiramisu was the highlight of my night. Thank you TradeWinds for an excellent evening!“

“My partner and I have come to Fat Clemenza's every year when we visit Florida. It is usually about a 45-60 min drive for us, but it is so worth it! A nice meal with a great atmosphere and service. The food is rich and fresh, and it's good no matter what you get!“

“Extraordinary in every way. It was a relatively quiet night but we still were visited at our table by the bartender, the sous chef and the main chef. They all wanted to know about our meal and seemed genuinely interested. Between the two of us we had the Caprese salad, the lobster ravioli, the 12 oz. Pork chop and a side of asparagus. All of it was prepared perfectly. As an appetizer we had the bacon wrapped scallops and they were very large and perfectly prepared. Highly recommend.“

“LOVE ALI’S BiSTRO! ❤️ Mr. Ali, Charlotte, & Staff are Welcoming & Wonderful! My Family & Friends have been dining @ Ali’s for Years. Fantastic Food & Service! ENJOY, Ana“

“We were there for dinner this past weekend and we were blown away with the pink sauce and a antipasto salad! Great atmosphere and awesome service - the bar served me an espresso Martini that was just perfect! We will be back!“

“Stopped by before heading back to Georgia this morning. Oftentimes, when we are on a weekend trip, it can be difficult to find really good local food. We happened upon Mama's by accident and figured to give it a try. It's outside of the touristy area so it's less busy. The restaurant is a quaint little spot in an unassuming shopping center. The food is excellent. Service is excellent. I opted for coffee and Banana's Foster with Bangers as a side. As you can see, plated to perfection, flavorful, and actually lighter than you'd expect. We didn't notice until we were walking out, but they actually have merch by the door; coffee mugs, tshirts, etc. noted for a future visit. ?“

“beautiful restaurant, piano player was great, service and food was definition of amazing...we worth the drive!!“

“Absolutely deeeelicious chicken parmigiana sandwich - again! Great job Niceville Hungry Howies!“

“Best pizza ever! Our waiter, Brady, was really on top of his game! Easily the best dining in FWB!“

“We ate here last night for my son's birthday. Christina was our server and she was amazing to say the least! She was polite, personable, and patient with the kiddos. Food was excellent, as always! This has been my son's choice for his birthday dinner for the last three years. Our experience has always been good, but Christina raised the bar on service!“

“I love Hungry Howies. They have a large menu and the quality is superb. Im always happy with my order. The consistency is spectacular.“

“The food and service at Ciao Bella are both excellent in my opinion. I'm very picky about the flavor & quality of food since I'm a Holistic Nutritionist and grew up with a father who owned a produce warehouse & brought home only the best produce. The waitresses here are professional, helpful & come to the table at just the right time. I highly recommend this restaurant if you value quality food, service & an intimate atmosphere.“