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The Best Italian Restaurants in Naples, Florida
The short answer
For a night on the water, book Acqua Bistecca on Estero Bay, about 35 minutes north of downtown in Bonita Springs. On Fifth Avenue, go to Osteria Tulia. On Third Street, go to Campiello.
For something casual, try Mercato Italiano for espresso and panini, La Pizzeria next door for pizza, or Mino by Tin City.
These are the Italian restaurants the Gulfshore team sends people to, grouped by what you're in the mood for. Every one is open as of October 2026. The drive times are from downtown Naples, so you can plan the evening around the ride.
Best waterfront Italian: Acqua Bistecca
Acqua Bistecca
Chef Michael Mina's Italian-inspired restaurant on the water beside The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay. Think shareable plates, house-made pastas, fresh seafood and chargrilled steaks, with the sunset over the bay.
Ride tip: Book the ride around sunset. We drop you off, then wait or come back at the time you choose.
Have Us Take You HereBest on Fifth Avenue: Osteria Tulia
Osteria Tulia
Classic Italian cooking and a strong wine list in a rustic, farmhouse-style room. A popular table on Fifth Avenue, so reserve ahead in season.
Have Us Take You HereBest on Third Street: Campiello
Campiello
A Third Street landmark with a stylish, lively room, refined Italian dishes and a big wine list. A favorite with locals for a night out in Old Naples.
Have Us Take You HereBest casual Italian
Three easy, relaxed spots for lunch, pizza or a simple dinner. All three are within a few minutes of downtown.
Mercato Italiano
An Italian market and café run by owner Valerio, stocked with products imported from Italy. Stop in for espresso, panini, pizza or a croissant, and take a few things home.
Have Us Take You HereLa Pizzeria
A family pizzeria with Sicilian roots, making its dough fresh every day with Italian "00" flour and imported fior di latte.
Have Us Take You HereMino
A family-run Italian bar and ristorante near Tin City, with homemade pasta and gelato, a patio for people-watching and a separate full bar.
Ride tip: Check before you go: when we looked in October 2026, Mino's website said pizza was temporarily off the menu while the pizza area is repaired after a fire. The rest of the menu is being served.
Have Us Take You HereGetting to dinner
Fifth Avenue and Third Street parking is tight in season, and Acqua Bistecca is a 35-minute drive each way. With a chauffeur you are dropped at the door, nobody has to skip the wine, and the ride home is waiting when you are ready. Our Chevrolet Suburban seats up to 6.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Italian restaurant in Naples, FL?
It depends on the night. For a waterfront dinner, Acqua Bistecca on Estero Bay. On Fifth Avenue, Osteria Tulia. On Third Street, Campiello. For a casual meal, La Pizzeria, Mino or Mercato Italiano.
Which Italian restaurant near Naples has a water view?
Acqua Bistecca, Chef Michael Mina's restaurant on Estero Bay beside The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Bonita Springs. It is about 35 minutes from downtown Naples and 25 minutes from Vanderbilt Beach.
Where can I get good pizza in Naples?
La Pizzeria on Tamiami Trail North, a family pizzeria that makes its dough daily with Italian flour and mozzarella. Mino near Tin City also serves pizza, but check its website first: in October 2026 pizza was temporarily off the menu.
Do I need a reservation for Italian restaurants in Naples?
For dinner at Osteria Tulia, Campiello or Acqua Bistecca, reserve ahead, especially from January through April. The casual spots are easier to walk into.
How do I get to dinner in Naples without driving?
Book a chauffeur. Gulfshore drops you at the door, waits or comes back when you are ready, and texts you a flat-rate quote for the evening. Each restaurant above has a button that starts the quote with that restaurant filled in.