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Best Italian Restaurants Nearby in Lakeland

Palace Pizza

Palace Pizza

4.6
(2k+)
• Pizza • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 29 min
"Chicken parm with spaghetti enough for two served with fresh garlic bread. The meatball parm sandwich cooked to perfection. Delivered on time, hot and as ordered. "
"The 12" Neapolitan Pizza was so good. Closest thing to a New York pizza in our area. It's also pretty good size for the price. Been eating here for some years now. Never had a complaint. Also tried the Single Bruschetta out curiosity, and it was also good."
18" Neapolitan Pizza
Our House-made thin crust style pizza
$27.59
12" Neapolitan Pizza
Our House-Made Thin Crust Style Pizza with Homemade Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella, & Parmesan Cheese.
$16.55
Mozz Sticks (6 Count)
Mozzarella Sticks Served With Homemade Marinara Sauce
$7.95
Large Individual Cannoli
Our House-Made Thin Crust Style Pizza with Homemade Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella, & Parmesan Cheese.
$4.55
Reececliff Family Diner

Reececliff Family Diner

4.8
(100+)
• American • Diner
$0 delivery fee • 0.7 mi • 24 min
"I was craving home cooked food in the middle of moving and was so happy to see Reececliff on doordash! Friday night pot roast special was exactly what I needed."
"Sorry no photo,Reececliff never disappoints rather dining in or using DoorDash. The food is always delicious."
Coconut Cream Pie
Rich, creamy pie with classic coconut flavor.
$6.32
Country Fried Steak
Breaded steak fried golden and smothered in white pepper gravy.
$17.52
Beef Tips
Served over noodles, rice or mashed potatoes with two sides.
$20.22
Liver & Onions
Tender liver smothered with grilled onions and brown gravy.
$19.64
Domino's

Domino's

4.5
(200+)
• Pizza • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 34 min
"Never disappoints. The Wisconsin six cheese is always delicious!"
"pizza overcooked, box was not sealed, pizza wasn't hot"
Build Your Own Pizza
A custom pizza made to order. Choose from any of our delicious crust styles, including Handmade Pan.
$18.92
Ultimate Pepperoni
Two layers of pepperoni sandwiched between provolone, Parmesan-Asiago and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella then sprinkled with oregano.
$20.46
MeatZZa
Pepperoni, ham, Italian sausage and beef, all sandwiched between two layers of provolone and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella.
$20.3
Wisconsin 6-Cheese
Feta, provolone, cheddar, Parmesan-Asiago, cheese made with 100% real mozzarella and sprinkled with oregano.
$20.53
Pizza Daddy's

Pizza Daddy's

4.5
(200+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 0.2 mi • 25 min
"The Big Hungry & The Chicken Dance pizzas were delicious. The wings were also very good. We loved the Thai Chili sauce on the 5 Wings. They were amazing! Will definitely be ordering from Pizza Daddy's again!"
"Meh. With door dash already gouging you for fees. a pizza that costs 30+ bucks should have more than a non existent layer of cheese with a half burnt crust. It was ok, but Ive had better out of a freezer at the grocery store. Maybe I just got a bad one, but not worth the money imo."
Cheese Pizza 16"
Cup and char pepperoni, mushrooms, spinach, and garlic ricotta swirl.
$25.26
Cheese Pizza 10"
Olive oil and garlic base, cheese blend, and Italian seasoning. Served with dipping sauce.
$17.07
Not Your Momma's
Fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, cheese, and balsamic glaze swirl.
$23.11
Cheezy Bread
Sausage, pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, onions, tomatoes, basil.
$12.98
Little Caesars

Little Caesars

4.6
(4k+)
• Pizza • Deep Dish Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 31 min
"Love the crazy puffs and crazy sauce combo!"
"I enjoy LC a lot but they are inconsistent lately. I love that they have an option to select the type of "bake" you want the pizza to be. Unfortunately this time my pizza was well done instead of baked lightly. One slice and I was done because it tasted like cardboard."
ExtraMostBestest® Pepperoni
Large round pizza with more Pepperoni and Cheese than our Classic Pizza
$9.86
ExtraMostBestest® Cheese
Large round pizza with more Cheese than our Classic Pizza
$9.86
Italian Cheese Bread
Ten pieces of freshly baked bread with a crispy edge, covered with cheese and topped with Italian spices (1340 Cal)
$7.06
2-Liter Beverage
2-liter bottles of beverage.
$4.12
Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut

4.5
(1k+)
• Pizza • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 35 min
"The personal pan and side is an affordable way to have both wings and pizza! even though it wasn't warm enough when I got it (it took a long time to get to me bc the Dasher left it downstairs in the lobby instead of bringing to my hospital room like I asked, his loss bc last 2 times they brought it to my room I added an additional tip). My nurse warmed it up, though, and it was great!"
"I really enjoy the stuff crust pizza. Wanted crispier, well-done wings. Enjoy the different sauce options."
Create Your Own Pizza
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$22.5
Personal Pan Pizza®
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$8.23
My Hut Box: Entree & Side
Choice of entrée: 2-top. Personal Pan Pizza, full or half melt, or 6 wings. Choice of side: fries or 4 wings. Wings are boneless or bone-in. Melt dipping sauce incl. Addt'l charge for extra cheese/toppings.
$9.94
Pepsi®
The bold, refreshing, robust cola. All that's missing are the classic Pizza Hut cups.
$4.25
Jet's Pizza

Jet's Pizza

4.7
(4k+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 32 min
"Tried the cauliflower crust pizza to avoid carbs, was very pleased with the taste! Wish there was a bigger size of it. Deep dish is scrumptious with it's crispy crunchy crust."
"Ordered the Antipasto salad and the deep dish breadsticks. Both are delicious perfect amount with a little leftover. Price is good.The salad was prepared fresh. I would definitely order again."
4 Corner Pizza®
4 pcs. A Jet's Exclusive! 4 Detroit-Style deep dish corner slices with premium mozzarella & your choice of toppings.
$16.7
8 Corner Pizza®
8 pcs. A Jet's Exclusive! 8 Detroit-Style deep dish corner slices with premium mozzarella & your choice of toppings
$26.28
Jet's Triple Cheese Turbo Stix
"Detroit-style dough freshly baked with premium mozzarella, topped with butter, garlic & romano. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. (12 pcs.) 140 cal. / pc."
$10.03
Pizza Brothers

Pizza Brothers

Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 10.1 mi • 60 min
$5 off 1 order
Garlic Knots
(6) buttery hand-rolled dough knots tossed in garlic, Parmesan and parsley. Served with a side of our homemade marinara sauce.
$8.65
Cherry Coke
Pepperoni, sausage, onion, mushrooms & peppers.
$4.4
ABC Pizza House

ABC Pizza House

4.6
(600+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 11.6 mi • 49 min
"Really good food and the portions are huge! Great value, veggies in salads were crisp and fresh, no complaints."
"Ordered the meat lovers and hawaiin pizza with a Greek salad. The last time I ordered, the pizza was subpar, but this time was excellent! The crust was crispy and flavorful, the Greek salad was huge and fresh! 10/10. Absolutely ordering again."
Greek Salad
"A meal in itself" Crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, feta cheese, ham, Greek peppers, Greek olives, and our house dressing. Served with a fresh roll.
$11.81
Large Pizza (14'' )
Classic cheese or create your own pizza. 10 Slices
$20.58
Oven Baked Pasta
Spaghetti, shells, or ziti, baked with cheese and tomato sauce. Additional toppings and sauces optional. Full or half order available.
$15.83
Small Pizza (10'' )
Classic cheese or create your own pizza. 6 Slices
$16.05
Stage 201

Stage 201

4.7
(200+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 10.7 mi • 40 min
"Mushroom and roasted red peppers were very good. Im from the Italy and the crust and sauce is the best that you are going to find around here"
"I wish they supported Dash Pass discount. Because this is probably the best pizza I've had and it's been twice now that I've orderedand it was just as good. Quality iingredients. Try a pizza with the toppings pepperoni, Jalapeño, honey, and goat cheese. 10/10 The garlic butter dip is worth getting too"
16" BYO Pizza
Build you own 16" masterpiece and dream pizza for our selection of premium quality topping choices
$24.27
12" BYO Pizza
Build you own 12" masterpiece and dream pizza for our selection of premium quality topping choices
$19.8
Half Garlic Note (4)
made with our proprietary dough recipe, toasted with garlic herb butter, served with your choice of dipping sauce
$4.75
Lge Pepperoni Note (5)
made with our proprietaray dough recipe, rolled with our signature cheese & pepperoni & baked to perfection, served with your choice of dipping sauce
$11.15
Red Lobster

Red Lobster

4.3
(3k+)
• Seafood • Family Meals
$0 delivery fee • 3.8 mi • 52 min
$15 off on $60+
"Never had the stuffed mushrooms...Wonderful! My shrimp was really great, but did not get Linguini shrimp. Still great!"
"Mushrooms, calamari, shrimp all crispy and delicious , big portions , fresh, yes we will order again."
Shrimp Linguini Alfredo
Shrimp in a house-made creamy garlic Alfredo sauce on a bed of linguini. 1010 Cal
$18.89
Create Your Own Ultimate Feast®
Choose 2 Premium and 2 Classic selections. Served with your choice of sides. 1080 Cal - 2260 Cal
$44.94
Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo
Spicy chicken in our house-made creamy garlic Alfredo sauce on a bed of linguini. 1190 Cal
$19.18
Admiral's Feast
Walt's Favorite Shrimp, wild-caught flounder, clam strips and bay scallops, all crisped to a golden-brown. Served with cocktail and tartar sauces and your choice of two sides. 1670 Cal
$27.74
Papa Johns Pizza

Papa Johns Pizza

4.5
(1k+)
• Chicken Wings • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 34 min
"Wings were really small. 3 wings equaled 1 wing from somewhere else. Food was good. Just really small wings"
"dough wasnot completely baked.asked for extra cheese and there was no extra cheese. not enough items on pizza. we aasked for mushrooms and there was like 4 mushrooms onthe whole pizza"
Create Your Own Pizza
Build your own custom pizza and we'll handcraft it for you. With so many delicious options to choose from, your masterpiece is waiting!
$17.8
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni, cheese and pizza sauce on your choice of crust.
$17.23
The Meats Pizza
Pepperoni, sausage, beef, hickory-smoked bacon and julienne-cut Canadian bacon with pizza sauce and cheese on your choice of crust.
$20.23
Cheese Pizza
Cheese and pizza sauce on your choice of crust.
$16.05
GrillSmith

GrillSmith

4.5
(1k+)
• Salads • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 34 min
"I'm please to report, having eaten at the Lakeland Grillsmith several time, that whether you eat there in person or order via Door Dash, the excellent staff there puts the same care and talent into the preparation of the food. The Pasta Carbonara was prepared exactly as it was when ate there. I added the crab cakes and filet tip eggrolls, all were cooked to perfection. Will definitely be ordering again! "
"The Voodoo Shrimp was amazing as always, the Oak Barrel Salmon 8oz was perfect too. I wish they specified the pretzel count for the Pub Pretzel I ended up with 8 wanting to get 4, oops😅. (it's a 4 count per order). Definitely gonna order again sometime, with the right number pretzels though."
Oak Barrel Salmon 8oz
Fresh cold water Chilean salmon, honey-bourbon cracked pepper glaze, fresh seasonal veggies, choice of Side
$34.5
Pasta Carbonara Dinner
Fire-grilled chicken breast, applewood-smoked bacon, garlic, Parmesan, spaghetti, sweet peas, white wine Alfredo sauce
$28.57
Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Pasta Dinner
Andouille sausage, Cajun seasoned shrimp, chicken, penne, green and red bell peppers, green onion, Creole cream sauce
$28.41
Southwest Cilantro Lime
Fresh avocado, cheddar, Roma tomato, fire-roasted corn and black bean salsa, romaine, mixed greens, crispy tortilla strips, cilantro-lime vinaigrette
$23.85
Brothers NY Style Pizza

Brothers NY Style Pizza

4.6
(2k+)
• Pickup • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 13.5 mi • 61 min
"This is hands down the best pizza shop in Winter Haven!! The House Italian salad dressings is to die for!!! Reminds me of Momma's cooking! <3 worth every penny!!!"
"Mozzarella Sticks were delicious. 12” Calzone were ok. I like ricotta but they overloaded it in the calzone. Too much. Couldn't eat it. The overall size is huge. 1 would feed at least 2 people. "
Cheese Pizza 18"
Classic cheese or create your own pizza with half or full toppings of your choice
$20.73
Cheese Pizza 16"
Classic cheese or create your own pizza with half or full toppings of your choice.
$18.8
Wings
With marinara sauce.
$19.82
Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, fresh garlic, and finished with parmesan cheese, parsley and olive oil
$7.54
Bonefish Grill

Bonefish Grill

4.5
(2k+)
• Seafood • Fish
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 42 min
"Absolutely delicious!! Everything was amazing and the flavor was on point. We had the porkchop (great flavor and very tender, but pretty pink in the middle) and brussels (very small amount of Brussels for the price but taste great). "
"Half Pound Burger is large, fresh, and yummy! We share the burger. Bang Bang Shrimp are melt in your mouth with fresh lettuce and sauce. Dessert brownies are delicious. Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts are great, fresh and tangy. "
Bang Bang Shrimp®
A Bonefish Favorite! Crispy shrimp served with our signature creamy, spicy sauce
$15.99
Cold Beverages
Sushi-grade tuna, seared rare and sliced, with sashimi sauce and tempura flakes. Served with wasabi, soy sauce and a sriracha drizzle.
$3.19
Tempura Crunch Sashimi Tuna*
Grilled Shrimp served with steamed broccoli or steamed spinach
$15.8
Kids Grilled Shrimp
House-made lump crab, signature sauce, lemon.
$10.73
Cicis Pizza

Cicis Pizza

4.4
(1k+)
• Italian • Buffets
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 38 min
"The pizza is always just right, both dessert pizzas are delicious! I haven't had Cici's since I was younger and now is my go to. Super fast too."
"Everything was great except the cinnamon rolls. 1/3 of the cinnamon rolls were just raw dough (toward the center.) Had to throw most of that away but the pizza & garlic bread were great."
Garlic Cheesy Bread
Crispy, yet tender breadsticks made with our Pan dough. Brushed with garlic butter and sprinkled with 100% real cheese and Parmesan oregano seasoning. (16 Slices) *Calories listed are by slice
$6.89
Create Your Own Pizza
Crispy, golden, pan-baked crust topped with tomato sauce and 100% real cheese. Medium and Large: 10 slices Giant, Deep Dish, Flatbread, and Stuffed Crust: 12 slices *Calories listed are by slice
$13.06
2-Liter Drink
Bring home a 2-Liter. Choose from Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite.
$3.43
Mac and Cheese
Traditional crust brushed with garlic butter and topped with 100% real cheese and Cicis signature macaroni & cheese. Medium and Large: 10 slices Giant, Deep Dish, Flatbread, and Stuffed Crust: 12 slices *Calories listed are by slice
$11.91
Jason's Deli

Jason's Deli

4.7
(6k+)
• Deli • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 28 min
"The Garden Fresh Salad Bar contained everything I asked for and was absolutely delicious and enough for at least two servings. I also love their 32 oz Black Currant Tea ! My only complaint is all the ice melted, but I fixed that"
"We always love Jason’s Deli!!! Fresh ingredients, delicious combinations, and great selections. The fresh fruit cups are indeed fresh. The dip is yummy! I believe it’s perfect. The brownies are also very, very good. "
Irish Potato
Potatoes, milk, sweet cream, sour cream, onions and carrots in a savory chicken stock
$8.85
Build Your Own Salad
Select your favorite ingredients and we'll prepare it for you. You can choose your greens, toppings and dressing, then add a protein, avocado or soup for just a little bit more if you like. Olive's may have pits.
$16.04
Deli Club
Ham, roasted turkey breast, bacon, cheddar, Swiss, leafy lettuce, tomato, mayo, toasted multigrain wheat. Served with chips or baked chips and a pickle. Choose a Full or Half sandwich, or enjoy our Manager's Special - a Half sandwich served with your choice of soup, fruit, or Mac & Cheese.
$15.09
The Big Chef Salad
Ham, roasted turkey breast, Asiago, cheddar, grape tomatoes, country olive blend, hard-boiled egg, mixed salad greens, served with ranch dressing.
$15.22
1916 Irish Pub

1916 Irish Pub

4.4
(80+)
• Irish • Pubs
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 36 min
"Authentic Irish fish and chips! Very tasty. Live the Parmesan fries."
"The "shepherd's pie" dish is a scoop of mashed potatoes with a handful of frozen peas and carrots covering a tiny amount of crumbled meat. The "Irish stew" is a serving of about half the amount of a store bought can. The accompanying bread bowl is miniature (think half a Domino's bowl). For an adult serving you should order multiple things. If you expect to taste anything keep looking. I need to head to a pub after this. "
Traditional Shepherd’s Pie
Three baked potato skins filled with a mixture of ground beef, lamb, carrots and peas. Topped with horseradish, mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese, toasted to a golden brown.
$18.2
Cobb Salad
Fresh spring mix with layers of tomato, onion, avocado, bacon, and hard boiled eggs. Topped with blue cheese crumbles and served with a house made buttermilk ranch dressing
$21
The Rebels Reuben
Corned beef piled high with German sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, toasted between two slices of marbled rye bread and house made Thousand Island dressing.
$18.23
1916 Burger
Diced, seasoned chicken tossed in as signature buffalo sauce topped with shaved red onion and mozzarella, toasted to a golden brown and drizzled with ranch
$18.84
Louis Pappas Fresh Greek

Louis Pappas Fresh Greek

4.7
(3k+)
• Gyro • Greek
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 29 min
"This was my first time ordering and it was all so good! The Falafel with the spicy tzatziki was my favorite. Super fresh and delicious. Pappas Traditional was awesome! Unique compared to Greek salads that I've had before. I'll definitely order again. "
"Everything was good BUT the Chicken Avgolemono Soup had not even 1/4 of actual soup only broth. Like 4 bites of chicken and maybe the same of the rice... everything else broth. My Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea had no ice and was hot. Wish the Rice Pilaf wasn't Mexican spices... that's odd and would have added it to my soup had it just been Greek flavored. Just disappointed as all the flavors were great."
7 " Classic Gyro
Hand-carved blend of beef and lamb.
$12.83
Pappas Chopped
All the ingredients of the Traditional Salad chopped on top of a mound of Pappas potato salad, topped with shrimp. Imported Kalamata Olives (NOT PITTED) Includes Pappas Greek Dressing on the side. Served with our freshly-baked bread. Large Feeds 2-4 people
$17.3
Mediterranean Spread with Pita Chips
Chicken, gyro or pork with feta, cheddar jack, and scallions in a grilled flatbread. Served with tzatziki.
$8.75
Greek-A-Dillas
Roast pork, ham, genoa salami, swiss cheese, mustard, mayo, and pickles, pressed hot
$12.06
Carrabba's Sandwich Bistro

Carrabba's Sandwich Bistro

4.3
(100+)
• Sandwiches • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 49 min
"Amazed at the amount of food I got for just under $20. The steak was falling out of the NEW! Steak Marsala Sandwich & the flavor was excellent of the steak & the bread! I will be ordering from here again! Can't wait"
"Never been a Carraba fan but this was one of the best pasta salads and sandwiches I've had in a long time. And so much food too. Highly recommended! Will order again."
Steak Marsala Sandwich Bundle
Our scratch-made Steak Marsala Sandwich, choice of side, cookie, and ice-cold beverage all for one great price!
$15.57
NEW! Steak Marsala Sandwich
Sliced sirloin, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese with our Lombardo Marsala sauce on toasted focaccia bread with your choice of side.
$14.21
Bruschette Chicken Sandwich Bundle
Our scratch-made Bruschette Chicken Sandwich, choice of side, cookie, and ice-cold beverage all for one great price!
$15.58
NEW! Italian Sandwich
An Italian Favorite! Thinly sliced oven-roasted rosemary ham, genoa salami, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, sliced tomato, romaine lettuce, pepperoncini peppers, red onion, roasted garlic aioli, and Italian dressing
$14.14
Subway

Subway

4.2
(900+)
• Salad • Snacks
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 28 min
"Food was good but subs were supposed to be buy one get one. I ordered a tuna and a meatball, both of which are on the BOGO list but was charged full price."
"The bread was SO STALE! Also I ordered extra tuna and I did not get extra on my sandwich. I wouldn't order on doordash again."
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$10.26
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$10.56
Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki®
Tender Grilled chicken, American cheese, Sweet Onion Teriyaki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Hearty Multigrain bread.
$10.89
6 Pack Cookie Box
Our 6 Pack Cookie Box is the most delicious out-of-the-box thinking. Pick your favorite flavor and enjoy a half-dozen of fresh-baked cookies. One for you, one for him, one for her and even more to keep sharing…or not! Get the New 6 Pack Cookie Box today and get that sweet treat you’re craving.
$5.69

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