There’s just nothing like a heaping plate of al dente pasta, covered in sauce (or gravy, if you want to be Italian about it). From restaurants specializing in hand-crafted pasta to tender osso bucco, Florida has so many wonderful Italian restaurants to choose from. Here are 14 of the best, listed alphabetically:

1. Bella Bella, Tallahassee
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Bella Bella/Facebook
Everything here is amazing. Don’t miss the bubble bread. 123 E 5th Avenue, Tallahassee.
2. Bonelli’s Cafe Italia, Pensacola
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Bonelli’s Cafe Italia/Facebook
A cozy, eclectic place with great food. Check out the live entertainment on Friday nights. 1217 N 9th Avenue, Pensacola.
3. Campiello, Naples
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Campiello/Facebook
The pasta is cooked to perfection and the atmosphere is beautiful. 1177 3rd St S., Naples
4. Fratellino, Coral Gables
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Fratellino/Facebook
The service is stellar here, and the sea bass with lemon white wine sauce is just one of many incredible dishes. 264 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables.
5. La Dolce Vita, Ft. Lauderdale
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La Dolce Vita/Facebook
With risotto and pasta created and cooked from scratch, this is the place for authentic Italian fare. 3331 NE 33rd Street, Fort Lauderdale
6. La Forchetta Ristorante Italiano, Stuart
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La Forchetta/Facebook
La Forchetta is a cozy little place with friendly service and tasty meals. 7820 SW Lost River Rd, Stuart.
7. La Veranda Italian Restaurant, Pompano Beach
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La Veranda/Facebook
If you’re looking for a romantic dining spot, La Veranda is your place. 2121 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach.

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8. Marcello’s Ristorante, Sarasota
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Marcello’s Ristorante/Facebook
If the 5 star reviews on Yelp don’t convince you, the food certainly will. 3692 Webber Street, Sarasota.
9. Osteria Natalina, Tampa
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Osteria Natalina/Facebook
Homey and authentic, the owners here are usually on site to make you feel like one of the family. 3215 S MacDill Avenue, Tampa.
10. Ristorante Fratelli Milano, Miami
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Fratelli Milano/Facebook
Delicious, hand-crafted pasta is available here. 213 SE 1st Street, Miami.
11. Rossellini’s, Daytona Beach
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Rossellini’s/Facebook
Come here, with there's fresh, handmade mozzarella every day. 136 S Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach.
12. Scarpa’s Italian Restaurant, Lakeland
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Scarpa’s Italian Restaurant/Facebook
The only bad thing about eating at Scarpa’s is remembering to leave room for the decadent desserts. 1833 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland
13. Taverna San Marco, Jacksonville
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Taverna San Marco/Facebook
Taverna features delicious, rustic Italian food served in a beautiful setting. Locally owned and operated. Taverna 1986 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville
14. Trevi Pasta, Orlando
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Trevi Pasta/Facebook
You can’t go wrong with the hand-crafted gnocchi. 2120 Edgewater Drive, Orlando.

Looks like it’s definitely time to make a reservation! What’s your favorite Italian restaurant in Florida?

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