25. Mario’s Pizza 7213 Curryford Road,407-382-1200 ”The pizza was AMAZING. I usually don’t like pizza that doesn’t have red sauce but this was delicious. It was so fresh and hot, the seasoning was great and the crust was perfect thickness and crispness. The garlic knots were also great and the sauce sides were delicious. The garlic butter was way better than papa Johns and they give you huge cups. The pizza was well priced and the service was so friendly.”- Sophie B. Photo via Mario’s Pizza/Facebook

24. Tornatore’s Cafe & Pizzeria 3818 Edgewater Drive, 407- 292-2248 ”Probably had one of the best meals I have had in a very long time tonight at Tornatores. Food quality was on a different level. Server Rachel was on it! Super friendly manager interaction. Seriously kicking myself for never dining in before. “- Caroline L. Photo via Tornatore’s Cafe & Pizzeria/Facebook

22. Rosemont Pizza 5740 N. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-704-8119 ”The pizza was hot and looked and smelled amazing. I could really taste of freshness in each bite. You can taste the garlicky, robust deliciousness. They definitely did not use canned tomato. Authentic New York style pizza! Not too greasy. I was not disappointed. I recommend giving them a try. You won’t be disappointed either.”- Nirva C. Photo via Rosemont Pizza/Facebook

21. Carrabba’s Italian Grill 5701 Vineland Road,407- 355-7277 ”We always choose Carrabba’s I drive for the awesome staff and great food. We always ask for Kassie she’s fantastic. She always take care of my wife and I. Jason and Toby are our regular bartenders we met Kyle tonight he’s awesome. Beer is always cold food is always hot. Recommend this carrabbas to everyone”- Mark W. Photo via Carrabba’s Italian Grill/Facebook

20. Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria 2140 S. Chickasaw Trail, 321- 235-9600 ”Great spot for pizza! I enjoyed the medium cheese pizza with fresh garlic and a caprese salad. Pizza was solid, little on the greasy side but as to be expected and nothing a little blot with a paper towel can’t fix. Caprese salad was a bit too heavy on seasoning, but maybe some people really like that. The mozzarella cheese was great and the basil leaves were huge! All in all, I enjoyed my meal and will be back!”- Clint R. Photo via Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria/Facebook

19. Adriatico Trattoria Italiana 2417 Edgewater Drive,407-428-0044 ”This is a small family run Italian restaurant that is some of the best Italian food I’ve found around. Came to dine in on a Friday evening and it wasn’t terribly busy inside. Our server was Joe and he did a great job anywhere from giving us different wine suggestions that paired with each of our entrees to just being very attentive overall. I got the Gnocci dish with Gorgonzola sauce. I was worried at first it would be way too much cheese, but it wasn’t! It was delicious. We topped off our meal by having tiramisu and a panna cotta which were both very tasty and I highly recommend both!”- Sydney R. Photo via Adriatico Trattoria Italiana/Facebook

18. Nonno’s Italian Restaurant 1140 E. Altamonte Drive, 407-260-8900 ”The seafood pasta medley (made spicy) exceeded my expectations. It was hot, delicious, flavorful, full of seafood, and well worth it. The green dipping sauce for the bread is slightly addictive. This was my first time trying the restaurant, and I’ll definitely be a repeat customer. The online ordering to curbside pickup was a smooth transition with great customer service.”- JD W. Photo via Nonno’s Italian Restaurant/Facebook

17. Fresco Cucina Italiana 7721 Turkey Lake Road, 407-363-5775 ”Even if COVID means you can’t travel to Italy, Fresco’s has brought the taste of Italy to you! This place is insanely delicious with an even better service. We tried the mussels, the off-the-menu shrimp pizza, sacchetti tartufo, and bucatini amatriciana! This will definitely be a restaurant we frequently visit.”-Aurusa K. Photo via Fresco Cucina Italiana/Facebook

16. Fama’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzareia 5474 Central Florida Pkwy, 407-239-1510 “This is a cute little authentic Italian restaurant. As others have commented, don’t let the strip mall location be too off putting. Sure, it’s not a cozy intimate nor romantic type spot, but amidst the sea of chain restaurants and other ‘grab your money as fast as we can’ places around the magical Orlando area, Famas is a refreshing and surprising find.” – Jason S. Photo via Fama’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzareia/Facebook

15. Christinis Ristorante Italiano 7600 Dr Phillips Blvd, 407-545-6867 ”I’m happy to report that Magical Dining is still taking place during COVID-19. I have never been to Christini’s before but my friend had a wonderful meal there years ago and suggested we try their MD menu.”- Brooke T. Photo via Christinis Ristorante Italiano/Facebook

13. Maggiano’s Little Italy 9101 International Drive, 407-241-8650 ”Maggiano’s is my favorite place to go for amazing Italian food in the Orlando area. Their meals are cooked in delicious sauces with fresh seasonings, authentic atmosphere, very attentive service, large portions to share, and the food is divine in each bite.”- Cipriano M.

12. Café Trastevere 825 N. Magnolia Ave, 407-839-0235 ”Lovely family run restaurant with a very intimate feel. Located on the back side of down town Orlando and right around the corner from epic axe throwing. With outdoor seating along with limited indoor seating and nightly specials this place is a must try. Make sure to make reservations before arriving. “- Natalia L. Photo via Café Trastevere/Facebook

11. Monte Vesuvio Italian Grill 5414 Deep Lake Road, 407-335-4969 ”We had a great dinner at Monte Vesuvio. The service was great and food was terrific. They have homemade soups and rolls and a great menu. We had the linguine all Vesuvio and Doctor Chicken – both delish. The Italian wedding soup was also amazing.”- Lisa P. Photo via Monte Vesuvio Italian Grill/Facebook

10. Tartini Pizzeria & Spaghetteria 6327 S. Orange Ave, 407-704-8011 ”Nice and clean setting inside with a great view of the wine wall and the coal fire pizza oven, feels authentic! We had a delicious dinner here as soon as we were able to dine in after COVID safety restrictions were relaxed a bit. Our server was so fast and very accommodating. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to share and a few entrees. We can’t wait to go back!” – Bridget F. Photo via Tartini Pizzeria & Spaghetteria/Facebook

9. The Meatball Stoppe 7325 Lake Underhill Road, 407-270-6505 ”This place is so good. The owner is so nice. They were on diners, dive ins, and drive before. The have authentic Italian food. You can also shop around in the front where they have pasta, coffee beans, chocolate, ready made meals, etc”-Eddie P. Photo via The Meatball Stoppe/Facebook

8. Piazza Italia 9685 Lake Nona Village Place, 407- 413-5200 ”Their cannelloni is AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Fresh homemade pasta that you can taste!!! The quality is very evident. The tomato sauce is perfect! This just blew it out of the park!!! I ate the whole dish- and I’m still craving more. Soooooo good!!!!!! Can’t wait to try their other pasta dishes !”- Ariel J. Photo via Piazza Italia/Facebook

7. Trevi Pasta 2120 Edgewater Drive, 407-985-2577 ”You had me at homemade pasta! We made a special trip after months of drooling over their Instagram feed. They offered burrata on top of the pasta dishes just like we had in Italy so it was must try. I went with the pesto Gnocchi with burrata. The Gnocchi had a hit of sweetness which worked well bold pesto and creamy cheese. It was a great combo.”- Natalia G. Photo via Trevi Pasta/Facebook

6. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana 8255 International Drive, 407-745-4030 ”Fabulous everything! The ambiance is inviting, the food was delicious and the service amazing. The fettuccine and bruschetta highly recommend. I can’t say enough about our server Arnold he was AMAZING!!!!”- Shannon P. Photo via Vincenzo Cucina Italiana/Facebook

5. Ciao Italia Ristorante Italiano 6149 Westwood Blvd, 407-354-0770 ”If you appreciate authentic food with fresh, quality ingredients, and eat to taste your food, not just to satisfy your hunger, then you will want to dine here. I can’t wait for my family to visit next, to share my new find.”- Pamela H. Photo via Ciao Italia Ristorante Italiano/Facebook

4. Il Pescatore 651 N. Primrose Drive, 407-896-6763 ”If you’re looking for a casual family owned Italian restaurant with great food and an authentic italian vibe then you have to try this place. The prices are very reasonable, and the portions are big. “- Will D. Photo via Il Pescatore/Facebook

3. F&D Woodfired Italian Kitchen 2420 Curry Ford Road, 407-751-5697 ”ith what we got, it feels like an understatement. This is without a doubt one of the best Bianca pizzas I’ve ever had. Everything from the dollops of ricotta and rounds of mozzarella beautifully arranged so that every bit had some creamy richness to it, to the base or olive oil and garlic that created a tangy flavor to balance the richness of the cheese. And don’t get me started on the crust. “- Andi P. Photo via F&D Woodfired Italian Kitchen/Facebook

2. Stasio’s 210 N. Bumby Ave, 407- 277-7755 ”I got the meatball parmigiana sub and it was HUGE!!! Absolutely awesome serving for $9! I had half for dinner and half for lunch 🙂 the bread was absolutely awesome. Soft bread. Yum! The meatballs were awesome too. My husband got the Italian brisket and raved about it too. ”- Kristin H. Photo via Stasio’s/Facebook

1. Mia’s Italian Kitchen 8717 International Drive, 407-601-7130 ”We were blown away by the quality of the food and service. Every course was excellent, with generous portions, and our server was able to help me navigate the menu around my dietary restrictions. I was especially impressed that the pasta was made in house.”- Andria B. Photo via Mia’s Italian Kitchen/Facebook

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