50 Best Italian Restaurants in Orlando

“Food: 5- I save this number for the cream of the crop. I do not normally get gnocchi because my best friend’s dad is from Italy and homemade is amazing. I tried theirs and it did not disappoint. My husband had the steak, another prime find. Our friend had the spaghetti and wanted a second serving.
Service: 4- Very nice and the music was great.
All in all: 5- I never give a straight 5 rating but well earned!“

“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.“

“excellent service!!!! very good food“

“We had an awesome meal and the service was excellent! Very pleasant, quick and delicious!!!“

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

“While at Epcot we dinned here twice. Our waiter Francesco was awesome. He was very attentive and went over the menu with us. The food is superb and the resturante is beautiful. Francesco even helped me with my italian. we give this resturante 5 🌟 stars!“

“Terrific pizza place. The food was excellent and the garlic knots were unbelievably good. Great atmosphere as well. Definitely coming back.“

“Fast friendly service great food as always. Calamari was perfect“

“The best Italian restaurant in central Florida!“

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

“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“

“I stopped by because I could smell how good the food was walking to Publix, Jay helped me find a perfect late night meal.He is the kindest person and understands the menu and its pairing very well! Jay provided excellent recommendations and you can tell he genuinely cares for customers and its elevated the dining experience. i’d highly recommend this restaurant!“

“We celebrated our anniversary at Christini's last night and we were treated like royalty! From the helpful valet who rescued us from the rain by sheltering us with his umbrella, to the 4 staff members who greeted us warmly upon entering, to the entire charming yet professional wait staff, every aspect of our dining experience was absolutely top notch. Of course the food was exceptional and delicious, as always, but it is the people who make Christini's truly special.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Such delicious food and drink“

“We brought our family here while vacationing in Orlando. Very nice setting. The waiter we had was named Abraham and he was awesome! He interacted with the kids and everything.“

“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.“

“This place is always busy; so be ready to wait. The food is good and the staff is friendly. Be patient when you come here, they are servicing volumes of people daily.

Parking: Parking can become difficult during peak hours.“

“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!“

“Delicious! Recommend highly. 5 stars!“

“Catherine was amazing and offered the best possible service. She is truly an amazing server and deserves all the praise she can get and promotion. Seriously, put her in charge of training other servers. She is exemplary in how she handles big tables and makes everyone feel welcomed and happy being in the restaurant. I can not express enough how amazing of a worker she is.“

“I love the soup and salad special. Cuppa Toscana is my favorite!!

Parking: The parking lot is big, but sharing with Dennys and very full after 6 p.m.

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible. Two disabled parking spits.“

“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 .“

“Love the food!!! Amazing and the staff is awesome.“

“They Best italiano fotos I loved si good“

“Mr. Denny and his servers provided a delightful service to my family & friends for our daughters graduation and birthday celebration. The Family Style Selection was excellent and abundant food for my 21 guests. I recommend this restaurant for any catering event you might have and also for regular dinner.“

“Very Family Oriented Italian Food 🍝 Highly Recommended this Restaurant!! Very Good Food and Delicious. Very Good Service!! Thank you ☺️ for making my Dad’s Birthday 🥳 so special there Tonight!!“

“The food was on point and quick service made for a great time!!“

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“I worked with John for a little while me coming in with 17 years of experience I thought I couldn't learn much else but this guy is ap true master of the trade I call him the Mr Miyagi of Italian food really makes a good product he truly loves the trade and pays attention to the details thanks for helping me better my skills“

“At least I loved this place. The food is exquisite, the garlic sticks are wonderful and they refill them as much as you want. Incredible attention, everyone extremely friendly and well cared for. I would return without a doubt.

Kid-friendliness: They do accept children and have a special menu.“

“Amazing quality NY style pizza, even better than in NY😅 You can tell how much effort they put in it!“

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

“Took a shot and thought we’d try this restaurant. So glad we did! The food and service are amazing. I recommend this restaurant. We enjoyed this so much we ordered food to go too.“

“If you appreciate fresh chef-inspired and chef-created Italian cuisine, then you MUST dine here. Truly authentic from the ambiance, the cozy intimate setting, to the tiramisu and espresso finale! Only wish we’d found this gem sooner!“

“Omg! I was totally impressed!Had the Roasted Red Peppers with garlic and buratta cheese with olive oil as an appetizer. It was a mouth explosion of flavor!All noodles are made from scratch. I had my old stand by Spaghetti and meatballs. It came with two ginormous meatballs, way more than I could eat. It had the perfect sauce to complement.Our server was a punky young gal who could tell you exact ingredients and exactly how it was used in the dish.I will definitely go again!!!“

“Excellent atmosphere and service“

“Everything was spectacular. My family shared an order of suppli and a margherita pizza. Reminded us of our vacation to Rome. Our entrees were authentic and delicious. The wine suggestions were excellent. All the servers are knowledgeable, attentive, and hilarious! It was a perfect evening.“

“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!“

“I can tell you that Italio was a great find!
Whoever else claim "fresh italian food" doesn't really achieve any freshness as this place.
Price is correct and individual plates are well served! Sauce is fresh, salt correct and the pasta is "al dente" .
The paninis are also a must!
Highly reommended!“

“Went to your East Colonial restaurant today after not being there in a while and am so glad we did! We had a plain cheese pizza and a Greek salad and both were fantastic. If Tomasino’s wasn’t so far from our home I would definitely go much more often. This in my opinion is the best New York style pizza in the East Orlando area.“

“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.“

“it was a Great experience friendly staff and and great food and went home stuffed“

“Food is pretty good, though a touch on the expensive side. If you're looking for value, the calzone is quite good and huge, easily two meals (if you can prevent yourself from eating the whole thing in one sitting).

Service is very inconsistent, sometimes it is quite slow. You may sit for 10-20 minutes before even being approached, even if there isn't many other patrons. It may be due to being understaffed, just stating facts. Never had a problem with rudeness or anything like that though.

Highly recommend sitting outside on a nice afternoon or night, lovely people watching and atmosphere.“

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

“Worst experience ever. Ordered food for pickup checked in and waited for 15 mins. Then had to go in and was treated with no respect from the hostess. Was told to wait were busy. Funny only 10 cars in the whole parking lot. I didn't spend $70 to pick up cold food. Don't waste your time at this location.“