From landmark trattorias to pasta counters and modern coastal Italian, these independent spots show how Savannah interprets la dolce vita—through local seafood, house-made doughs, and heartfelt hospitality.
Italian Restaurants in Savannah (2025)
9 Places
From landmark trattorias to pasta counters and modern coastal Italian, these independent spots show how Savannah interprets la dolce vita—through local seafood, house-made doughs, and heartfelt hospitality.
Saint Bibiana
Italian restaurant
Savannah’s buzzy coastal Italian inside a historic mansion, with house-made pastas and a lively dining room. Highlighted by Food & Wine and Condé Nast Traveler, it connects Italian flavors to local seafood and the city’s social energy.
Garibaldi Savannah
Seafood restaurant
A downtown institution since 1980, known for Italian-leaning seafood and old-school polish in a restored firehouse. Frequently recommended by local food writers and a go-to for celebrations thanks to gracious service and a deep wine list.
Bella Napoli Italian Bistro
Southern Italian restaurant
Naples-style comfort downtown: tight dining room, generous plates, and a menu that swings from puttanesca to veal saltimbocca. Recognized by Savannah Magazine readers and beloved for unfussy, flavorful cooking.
Bella's Italian Cafe
Italian restaurant
A Habersham Village mainstay with decades of neighborhood goodwill, big-hearted portions, and pizzas alongside baked pastas. Named Italian category winner in Savannah Magazine’s 2024 Best of Savannah.
Corleone's
Italian restaurant
Historic District stalwart with an attached wine bar and a broad Italian-American menu—lasagna, parmigiana, vodka sauce—popular with visitors and locals alike. Reliable hours, patio seating, and downtown convenience make it a solid standby.
Pizzeria Vittoria Napoletana
Neapolitan restaurant
Chef Kyle Jacovino’s naturally leavened, wood-fired pies at Starland Yard helped redefine Savannah pizza. Cited by Food & Wine as Georgia’s best, it channels Italian technique with regional grains and a creative, artsy setting.
FraLi Gourmet
Italian restaurant
Tiny trattoria–market turning out fresh pastas, sauces, and Italian groceries. Praised by local food critics and voters in recent Best Of tallies, it’s where handmade tagliatelle meets the feel of a neighborhood alimentari.
Veratina
Restaurant
Newcomer near Forsyth Park blending house-made pasta, pizzas, and Southern-seasonal touches in a bright, renovated space. Tracked by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s coastal dining coverage as it expanded to dinner service.
Cha Bella
Restaurant
Farm-to-table Savannah spot with house-made pasta, local seafood, and a leafy patio. Listed with Italian offerings on OpenTable and often noted by local guides for its seasonal approach rooted in regional producers.
