Italian Restaurants in Tallahassee (2025)

Downtown’s Italian-leaning steakhouse pairs handmade pastas with prime beef and a deep cellar. Recognized by Tallahassee Magazine and noted by Visit Tallahassee for Florida Trend’s Golden Spoon honors, it’s where power lunches turn into celebratory dinners.

A Midtown favorite run by siblings who helped define the neighborhood’s dining scene. Known for the addictive Bubble Bread and crowd-pleasing pastas, it earned Best Italian Restaurant from Tallahassee Magazine and frequent praise from local food writers.

An icon since 1963, now in Bannerman Crossings with a wine program and recipes locals grew up on. Featured by the Greater Tallahassee Chamber and local media, it remains a go-to for family celebrations and classic red-sauce comfort.

Family-run since 1999 and now settled in Midtown, Riccardo’s is loved for its pastas, pizzas, and cult-favorite Secret Bread. It’s a reliable local pick and even snagged an honorable mention from Tallahassee Magazine’s dining awards.

CollegeTown’s wood-fired spot turns out leopard-spotted pies with imported ingredients and gelato for dessert. Frequently highlighted by local guides and roundups, it brings true Neapolitan technique to a lively, student-friendly corridor.

South of town, this independent pizzeria uses a distinctive suspended oven for pizzas, stromboli, and calzones. Local public media and TV news covered its quick comeback after 2024 storms, underscoring deep community ties and steady neighborhood support.

Locally owned since 1987, this longtime staple serves generous portions of pastas, parmigiana, and Sicilian pies with a pleasant patio. Regulars on crowd-sourced platforms and local guides praise its staying power and friendly, family-run vibe.

Family-owned since the early 1990s, this Market District fixture bakes New York–style pies in brick ovens and turns out hearty pasta classics. Listed by Visit Tallahassee, it’s a neighborhood standby for garlic rolls, Sicilian slices, and casual dinners.

A modest, family-run kitchen turning out housemade sauces, baked pastas, and customizable pies. Their site and OpenTable listings reflect active hours and specials; locals appreciate the approachable prices and homey, from-scratch cooking.