Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Jacksonville by diners

It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a . But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy鈥攊t 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鈥攁nd 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 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鈥攖hink 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鈥攃omplete 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鈥攂rings 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Jacksonville based on diners' reviews on 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. Al's Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1620 Margaret St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#29. Carrabba's Italian Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8137 Pt Mdws Way Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Seafood
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#28. Bassil's

- Rating: 3.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6251 Argyle Forest Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Chicken Wings, Pizza
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#27. Rosalia's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.8/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14965 Old Saint Augustine Road Unit 101 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Bars
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#26. Mamas Pizza & Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9550 Baymeadows Road Ste 7 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Burgers
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#25. Biggie's Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13423 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
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#24. Mama Mia's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12220 Atlantic Blvd. Ste 114 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#23. Matt's Italian Cuisine

- Rating: 3.9/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2771 Monument Road Ste 8 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#22. La Cucina Italiana NFL

- Rating: 3.9/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9119 Merrill Road Ste 17 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#21. Maggiano's Little Italy

- Rating: 3.9/5 (613 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10367 Midtown Pkwy Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Cocktail Bars
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#20. Prati Italia

- Rating: 4.0/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4972 Big Island Drive Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Pizza
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#19. Vino's Pizza and Italian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4268 Oldfield Crossing Drive Ste 101 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#18. Mandolas Italian Kitchen - Jacksonville

- Rating: 4.0/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11112 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
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#17. Leci's Italian Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9475 Philips Hwy Ste 8 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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#16. Casa Dora Italian Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 East Forsyth St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Music Venues, Pizza
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#15. Joseph's Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7316 North Main St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Caterers
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#14. La Cena Ristorante

- Rating: 4.1/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 911 Edgewood Ave. South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian
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#13. Enza's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (515 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10601 San Jose Blvd. Ste 109 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Piano Bars
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#12. Cataluna

- Rating: 4.1/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8206 Philips Hwy Unit 39 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Mediterranean, Italian, Spanish
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#11. Josephine

- Rating: 4.1/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3563 St. Johns Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian
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#10. Tony D's New York Pizza & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (417 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8358 Point Meadows Drive Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#9. Vito's Pizza and Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1531 Monument Road Ste 7 Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#8. TAVERNA

- Rating: 4.2/5 (617 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1986 San Marco Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch, Wine Bars
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#7. Primi Piatti

- Rating: 4.2/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2722 Park St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
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#6. Midtown Table

- Rating: 4.3/5 (433 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5016 Gate Pkwy Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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#5. Uncle Charlie's Sandwiches

- Rating: 4.3/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1977 Lane Ave. South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#4. V Pizza - San Marco

- Rating: 4.4/5 (999 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1406 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
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#3. Moon River Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (460 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1176 Edgewood Ave. South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#2. Carmines Pie House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2677 Forbes St. Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#1. Catullo's Italian

- Rating: 4.6/5 (599 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1650-2 San Pablo Road South Jacksonville, Florida
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Coffee & Tea
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.

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