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Best Italian Restaurants in Brandon to Check Out With Your Friends

  • November 5, 2020
  • | 2:14 AM

Hey Mambo, Mambo Italiano! Spaghetti and meatballs, Fettuccine Alfredo, pizza, chicken parmesan, need we say more? Italian is one of our favorite types of food, and we wanted to highlight 4 best Italian restaurants in Brandon

There are so many amazing dishes, drinks, and desserts at these spots and they will make you more than satisfied. Keep reading to see what our top picks are for Italian restaurants in Brandon!

Allegria Italiana

Looking for a classic, yet delicious Italian restaurant to have the perfect date night? You have to check out Allegria Italiano. With intimate lighting and a romantic atmosphere, this is the perfect spot to wine and dine your partner or have a great girls’ night out. Everything about this place makes you feel like you’re in the comfort of your Italian grandmother’s home (even if you don’t have an Italian grandmother).

If you choose Allegria Italiana to be your Italian restaurant of the night, we recommend the Gnocchi Bolognese, Baked Clams Oreganata, and the Linguine with Shrimp Scampi. All three dishes are so delicious and will leave you wanting more. You can try to save half for leftovers, but we don’t think that’s possible.

Hours & Parking/Location

Mon: Closed
Tues-Thurs: 3-8pm
Fri: 11:30am-9pm
Sat: 1-9pm
Sun: 4-8pm

?518 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511

Romano Restaurant

Next on our list is a Brandon favorite, Romana Restaurant! If you can’t decide whether or not you want Italian or Greek food for dinner, why not have both? This Mediterranean restaurant has generous portions and tons of selections on their menu to fit any craving you may have.

Our favorite dishes are the Chicken Parm, Meatballs, and Baked Spaghetti. Get your Italian on here and eat all the carbs you can in one sitting! Romano Restaurant is a more casual dining spot with quick service and a home-y atmosphere.

Hours & Parking/Location

Mon-Sat: 12-7pm
Sun: Closed

?901 W Brandon St., Ste F., Brandon, FL 33511

Pizza Rock

In the mood for a bomb slice of brick-oven pizza? Then you have to check out Pizza Rock! Pizza Rock has so many different amazing types of pizza that will leave you full and satisfied, already counting down until your next visit.

If you come to Pizza Rock, you must try the Fig and Pig Pizza, Pepperoni, and for all the seafood lovers, Nonna’s White Clam Pizza. We also love their arugula salad if you’re looking for something a little green to go on the side.

Hours & Parking/Location

Mon: 12-8pm
Tues-Thurs: 12-9pm
Fri: 12-10pm
Sat: 12-9pm
Sun: Closed

?401 S Parsons Ave, Brandon, FL 33511

Italian Kitchen & Cafe

Last, but certainly not least, is Italian Kitchen & Cafe! This spot has so many amazing pasta dishes as well as delicious desserts that you have to try, while making you feel like you’re inside of someone’s home in Italy. This place has fresh ingredients for all of their special dishes, as well as the freshest bread served right when you take a seat.

We personally love the Romeo and Juliet Move Over Signature Dish Pasta, the Cafe Land and Sea Ultimate Pasta, and the Baked Tortellini Pasta. All of their pasta dishes have the most amazing flavors, and it will make you feel like you were transported to a little restaurant in the Italian countryside!

Hours & Parking/Location

Mon-Sat: 12-10pm
Sun: 12-8pm

?6915 US Hwy 301 S, Riverview, FL 33569

We hope that you were able to find a new favorite Italian restaurant for when you’re in the Brandon area after reading our blog on 4 best Italian restaurants in Brandon!

Curated by

Giovanna Bovero

Giovanna Bovero

Giovanna is a City Manager for UNATION and author of the Stuff to Do in Atlanta City Guide. For more insight on the best events and things to do in the Atlanta area, download the UNATION app and follow @StufftoDoinAtlanta on InstagramFacebook, and YouTube.

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