From white-tablecloth institutions to pasta houses and wood-fired pizzerias, these independent spots capture Pembroke Pines’ Italian soul. Book ahead on weekends, and bring an appetite for real-deal sauces, handmade doughs, and neighborhood warmth.
Italian Restaurants in Pembroke Pines (2025)
8 Places
From white-tablecloth institutions to pasta houses and wood-fired pizzerias, these independent spots capture Pembroke Pines’ Italian soul. Book ahead on weekends, and bring an appetite for real-deal sauces, handmade doughs, and neighborhood warmth.
Capriccio Ristorante
Italian restaurant
An old‑world dinner-and-music landmark since 1987, with tuxedoed service, regional classics, and live piano or violin. Featured on CBS Miami’s Taste of the Town, it remains a celebratory Broward staple with verve and history.
Sosta Caffé
Italian restaurant
Family-run and community-loved for fresh breads, housemade pastas, and big-flavor focaccia pies. Named Best Italian Restaurant by Broward-Palm Beach New Times; today it’s still a go-to for from-scratch sauces and indulgent dolci.
Prosecco22 Ristorante Italiano
Italian restaurant
West Pines’ intimate trattoria led by chef Mimmo D’Amore. Expect tableside cacio e pepe, generous boards, and modern-leaning plates; recent OpenTable activity and local buzz confirm it’s a lively dinner pick.
IL Toscano Ristorante Italiano
Italian restaurant
Family-owned spot with live music vibes, a crowd-pleasing prix fixe lunch, and Tuscan-accented comfort—think vongole, rigatoni alla Siciliana, and classic scaloppine. Verified via the restaurant’s site and recent diner listings.
[Bru-sket-ta]
Italian restaurant
The Amarini family channels Calabrian roots into hand-tossed pies, parm classics, and honest pastas in a compact dining room. Loved by locals for value and hospitality; a true mom-and-pop anchored in the neighborhood.
Piacere Wood Fired Pizza Pines
Restaurant
Casual counter-service pizzeria turning out thin, wood‑blistered pies plus a playful ricotta‑stuffed star pizza. Late hours and strong delivery reviews make it a reliable fix for Neapolitan‑style cravings.
El Triunfo Salvadorian Cuisine
Salvadoran restaurant
A low-key, longstanding neighborhood red-sauce joint where garlic rolls, lasagna, and New York–style pies keep regulars returning. Recent listings show steady hours and a loyal base.
Amici's Ristorante & Pizzeria
Italian restaurant
Family-run since 1999, this friendly dining room turns out dependable New York–style pies, baked ziti, and tiramisu. Weekday specials and steady takeout make it a beloved everyday Italian option.
