14 Italian Restaurants In Florida That’ll Make Your Taste Buds Explode

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:

1. Bella Bella, Tallahassee

Everything here is amazing. Don’t miss the bubble bread. 123 E 5th Avenue, Tallahassee.

2. Bonelli’s Cafe Italia, Pensacola

A cozy, eclectic place with great food. Check out the live entertainment on Friday nights. 1217 N 9th Avenue, Pensacola.

3. Campiello, Naples

The pasta is cooked to perfection and the atmosphere is beautiful. 1177 3rd St S., Naples

4. Fratellino, Coral Gables

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.

5. La Dolce Vita, Ft. Lauderdale

With risotto and pasta created and cooked from scratch, this is the place for authentic Italian fare. 3331 NE 33rd Street, Fort Lauderdale

6. La Forchetta Ristorante Italiano, Stuart

La Forchetta is a cozy little place with friendly service and tasty meals. 7820 SW Lost River Rd, Stuart.

7. La Veranda Italian Restaurant, Pompano Beach

If you’re looking for a romantic dining spot, La Veranda is your place. 2121 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach.

8. Marcello’s Ristorante, Sarasota

If the 5 star reviews on Yelp don’t convince you, the food certainly will. 3692 Webber Street, Sarasota.

9. Osteria Natalina, Tampa

Homey and authentic, the owners here are usually on site to make you feel like one of the family. 3215 S MacDill Avenue, Tampa.

10. Ristorante Fratelli Milano, Miami

Delicious, hand-crafted pasta is available here. 213 SE 1st Street, Miami.

11. Rossellini’s, Daytona Beach

Come here, with there's fresh, handmade mozzarella every day. 136 S Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach.

12. Scarpa’s Italian Restaurant, Lakeland

The only bad thing about eating at Scarpa’s is remembering to leave room for the decadent desserts. 1833 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland

13. Taverna San Marco, Jacksonville

Taverna features delicious, rustic Italian food served in a beautiful setting. Locally owned and operated. Taverna 1986 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville

14. Trevi Pasta, Orlando

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?