Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Orlando by diners

It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a 2024 report by Statista. But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.

Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites—and there's lots to love about it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken Parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering, even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.

Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feelings. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, Parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.

Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Orlando based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2025.

Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.

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#30. La Luce

- Rating: 4.3/5 (345 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. 1803 Pizza Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1803 East Winter Park Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. V Pizza - Lake Buena Vista

- Rating: 4.7/5 (338 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8586 Palm Pkwy Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Brick & Fire Pizza and Pasta parlor

- Rating: 4.0/5 (438 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1621 South Orange Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Vivo Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1377 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Universal CityWalk® - Orlando 6000 Universal Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Primo

- Rating: 4.0/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4040 Central Florida Pkwy Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana

- Rating: 4.0/5 (654 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8255 International Drive Ste 112 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Piazza Italia

- Rating: 4.0/5 (339 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9685 Lake Nona Village Place Ste 105 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Delmonico's Italian Steak House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1425 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6115 Westwood Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Pizza Bruno

- Rating: 4.1/5 (823 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3990 Curry Ford Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Bella Italia Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4662 East Michigan St. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Christinis Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 4.1/5 (527 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7600 Drive Phillips Blvd. Ste 84 The Marketplace At Drive Phillips Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Maggiano's Little Italy

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1303 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9101 International Drive Ste 2400 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Fresco Cucina Italiana

- Rating: 4.2/5 (665 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7721 Turkey Lake Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Il Pescatore

- Rating: 4.2/5 (413 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 651 North Primrose Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. F&D Woodfired Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (477 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2635 Curry Ford Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Mama Della's Ristorante

- Rating: 4.3/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5601 Universal Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. North Italia

- Rating: 4.3/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7335 West Sand Lake Road Ste 143 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Adriatico Trattoria Italiana

- Rating: 4.3/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2417 Edgewater Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Papa Lozzi Italia

- Rating: 4.3/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 504 North Alafaya Trl Ste 105 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Ravello

- Rating: 4.3/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 10100 Dream Tree Blvd. Four Seasons Hotel Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Piesano's Stone Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12231 East Colonial Drive Ste 220 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Cucina Pizza & Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 54 West Church St. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Salad, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Turci Pasta

- Rating: 4.3/5 (694 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2120 Edgewater Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Muzzarella Pizza & Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7780 Lake Underhill Road Ste 108 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Mia's Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8717 International Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Tornatore's Restaurant And Italian Market.

- Rating: 4.5/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3818 Edgewater Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Mangia

- Rating: 4.6/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3831 Avalon Park East Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Stasio's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (682 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 North Bumby Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Danino's Trattoria

- Rating: 4.7/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 8273 South John Young Pkwy Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.