Italian Restaurants in Florida
When Guy Fieri rolls into the Sunshine State, he knows Florida’s Italian food scene delivers far more than just sunshine and palm trees. From 2016 to 2025, the Mayor of Flavortown has featured 11 Italian restaurants across Florida on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, with an impressive 10 still serving up authentic dishes today. These culinary gems have earned an average rating of 4.6 stars, proving that Florida knows its way around a plate of pasta.
The trail of red sauce and fresh mozzarella stretches from the beaches of New Smyrna Beach to the vibrant streets of Miami, with stops in Gainesville, Tallahassee, Naples, and West Palm Beach along the way. Leading the pack is Fat One’s Hot Dogs and Italian Ice in Orlando with a perfect 5-star rating, followed closely by Miami’s LOBA Restaurant at 4.9 stars and Gainesville’s beloved Fehrenbacher’s Meats & Eats at 4.8 stars. Each restaurant brings its own unique spin to Italian-American cuisine, offering everything from classic family recipes to innovative fusion dishes that have earned Guy’s enthusiastic approval.
Fat One’s Hot Dogs and Italian Ice
Permanently Closed
Orlando, Florida
LOBA Restaurant
Still Open
Miami, Florida
Fehrenbacher’s Meats & Eats
Still Open
Gainesville, Florida
Cholo Soy Cocina
Still Open
West Palm Beach, Florida
The Garlic
Still Open
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Panheads Pizzeria
Still Open
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Herbie’s Bar & Chowder House
Still Open
Marathon, Florida
Pirate Republic
Still Open
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Digiorgio’s Cafe Largo
Still Open
Key Largo, Florida
Halisi Africa
Still Open
Tallahassee, Florida