14 Italian Restaurants In Florida That'll Make Your Taste Buds Explode
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Catherine Armstrong
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There’s just nothing like a heaping plate of al dente pasta, covered in sauce (or gravy, if you want to be Italian about it). From restaurants specializing in hand-crafted pasta to tender osso bucco, Florida has so many wonderful Italian restaurants to choose from. Here are 14 of the best, listed alphabetically:
Everything here is amazing. Don’t miss the bubble bread. 123 E 5th Avenue, Tallahassee.
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A cozy, eclectic place with great food. Check out the live entertainment on Friday nights. 1217 N 9th Avenue, Pensacola.
The pasta is cooked to perfection and the atmosphere is beautiful. 1177 3rd St S., Naples
The service is stellar here, and the sea bass with lemon white wine sauce is just one of many incredible dishes. 264 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables.
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With risotto and pasta created and cooked from scratch, this is the place for authentic Italian fare. 3331 NE 33rd Street, Fort Lauderdale
La Forchetta is a cozy little place with friendly service and tasty meals. 7820 SW Lost River Rd, Stuart.
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If you’re looking for a romantic dining spot, La Veranda is your place. 2121 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach.
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If the 5 star reviews on Yelp don’t convince you, the food certainly will. 3692 Webber Street, Sarasota.
Homey and authentic, the owners here are usually on site to make you feel like one of the family. 3215 S MacDill Avenue, Tampa.
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Delicious, hand-crafted pasta is available here. 213 SE 1st Street, Miami.
Come here, with there's fresh, handmade mozzarella every day. 136 S Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach.
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The only bad thing about eating at Scarpa’s is remembering to leave room for the decadent desserts. 1833 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland
Taverna features delicious, rustic Italian food served in a beautiful setting. Locally owned and operated. Taverna 1986 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville
You can’t go wrong with the hand-crafted gnocchi. 2120 Edgewater Drive, Orlando.
Looks like it’s definitely time to make a reservation! What’s your favorite Italian restaurant in Florida?
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