Ferrucci Ristorante was opened by Mike Ferrucci in 1995 as a small mom-and-pop Italian spot with…read morejust 60 seats. It's since grown to a 150-seat restaurant at 301 Harrison Ave in downtown Panama City. Mike has since retired and handed the restaurant off to new owner Matt Harbison, who's kept it going. It holds a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award and has been called the best restaurant in Bay County by locals. The food lives up to that reputation. We started with the fresh mozzarella ball appetizer with prosciutto and peppers, along with the bruschetta -- both great openers that set the tone for the rest of the meal. The homemade pasta is clearly a point of pride and it shows -- the spaghetti bolognese was rich and well balanced, and the chicken parm was done right, with fresh mozzarella melted over a well-breaded cutlet. Grilled shrimp was a great lighter option alongside the heavier pasta dishes. Finished with the ricotta cheesecake, a nice twist on the usual cheesecake that leans into the restaurant's Italian roots rather than playing it safe. A genuine downtown Panama City institution, and the homemade pasta alone makes it worth the visit.

My last review of Ferrucci's was about eight years ago, and while it wasn't a bad experience, it…read morewas just okay--and we hadn't made it back since during our annual trips. After hearing about the changes along Harrison Avenue and that Ferrucci's had undergone a makeover, we decided to give it another try. Wow, talk about redemption! We had a great night with a lovely dining experience, refreshing drinks, and delicious food that delivered one great course after another. The roasted red peppers and prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella ball kicked off the evening and didn't disappoint. We remembered enjoying it years ago, and it still remains a favorite today. Next, we warmed up from the chilly December night air with a cup of potato soup and chicken tortellini. Both were satisfyingly delicious, leaving you scraping the bowl for more. For entrées, my wife ordered the Zuppa di Pesce, a seafood stew with a spicy tomato broth. It was packed with seafood and flavor, with just enough heat to put a little sweat on your brow. I opted for the night's special--the lobster ravioli with sautéed mushrooms--which delivered savory, well-balanced flavors and the kind of satisfaction that comes from knowing you made the right choice. Too full for dessert, we ordered another round of drinks and toasted to second chances done right. Ferrucci's has clearly found its groove, and in a town with limited Italian choices, that matters. Consider this redemption story complete--we'll definitely be back.

Pana Roma is closed until 2026 when they reopen in Sweet Bay…read more We can't wait until they reopen in the Sweet Bay community, but we hope their prices do not sky rocket since Sweet Bay is a more expensive community in Bay County.

It's 5:45 pm on a Friday & very busy. maybe 10 -12 tables. The reviews are all good. So I'm going…read moreto try the carbonara & Kris is having bolognese with a side of meatballs. We walked in just as a table of 9 sat down. Something tells me it will be awhile before we eat. Not so, food came out relatively quickly. Carbonara & bolognese were good. Meatball was nice & moist but not much flavor. Overall this place rocks. Our waitress was awesome.

Lived in the area since 2005. 1st tried NYstyledpizza in 2005. I NEVER go to Panama City without…read morestopping by. Fantastic pizza!

Best pizza in Panama City by a longshot! My friend, who is…read morefrom Chicago & pizza aficionado told us to go here. Place is a cozy little charming local dive bar if you will. Immediately you know, it's gonna be a good place because of the smell. We ordered the meat monster large, and they are massive portions. They go way overboard on the toppings. The red sauce is perfect! That makes the whole pizza. We asked for extra crispy in the crust came out perfect. Not too thin, not too thick. Waitress was so nice, said that it was the best cheesecake in town and in fact, my husband agreed it was fabulous and it's enough for three people. I'm not exaggerating. We will be back. This is my new go to and I am a local born and raised in Panama City now live in Atlanta.

Service was PHENOMENAL, I believe our servers name was kalani and she was wonderful. Food was was…read moregreat, awesome portions, I recommend the chilli as a soup. All around 10/10 experience and we will be back!!!!!!!!

Hostesses with red & blonde hair are super rude! They asked how many people, so I said it was just…read moreus three. But they started snickering and one yelled "OKAY THEN".... Blonde waitress with glasses was lovely! Food was pretty good, despite messy presentation!

The best think here is the breadsticks. Better than the Olive Garden any day…read more The pizza is horrible!! Over done, small slices, just terrible!!

This Fazoli's is located in the same lot as a Marathon gas station…read more If you are unfamiliar with Fazoli's, think kind of a fast-food version of Italian food. Taking that into consideration, it is a decent enough stop The service was friendly enough and the ambiance was what you would expect from a Fazoli's.

Really cool, non touristy vibe. Emily was our server she was…read moreamazing with quick service with a knowledgeable recommendations. The chicken parm and garlic knots were great. Definitely a hidden gem that slips under the tourism rush radar.

It took 20 minutes before we were acknowledged. Apparently no one knew who was responsible for our…read moretable. All the staff were friendly, though. We had bad stomach issues later that night; we can only assume it was the Caprese salad because it was the only common food eaten.

Every order I have had has been spot on and the care that goes into every meal from the layers of…read moreflavor and umami in every bite to the presentation. This is the work of a talented chef that loves what they do and cares about the food that has their name on it. I feel like family made it for me every time. I can se and taste the love! Thank you!!! I drive 45 minutes out of my way once because she came up on the WTF app and I got the alert near lunch time I guess that would kind of make me a sandwich stalker. They're food is THAT awesome .

They come to our community Heron from time to time on Tuesday nights. Food is excellent. Menu is…read moreunique. We'll cooked, usexsourdough bread which is the best to use. Always enjoy their food. Nice selection of sides. Food comes out quick and very well cooked. Priced well too and worth the price.

Walked into store. I am a repeat customer. Ordered my sub, was told "it doesn't come that way"…read more...... I read it off the posted menu and she contined to argue with me. Highly suggest your crew understand and be familiar with menus ... or at least be able to read what is posted on the big board over register. Left to go to another place that had better service.

This place has Great pizza. I actually have a friend that drove semi truck for me years back. Hes a…read moremanager in Lynn Haven . I know he works his butt off. I appreciate him because He's given it his all to succeed. I know that he does whatever he can to get the best pizza to your mouth. personally ,I think they should have more deals like other stores but I do have to say that they back their word on kicking out the freshest ingredients on their pizzas or Calzones. And others like salads. He's also managing Calloway , east side of Panama City w a new store and I know that you will always get what you pay for. As long as he has He's in control. Ill leave it up to you To ask who runs the place as He's kinda shy ...

Ordered a "Howie's Special" and a cookie. Picked them up at the drive-thru window and had no…read moreissues. Tasted pretty good with garlic crust. The cookie was awesome.

It's been years since I've had a Hungry Howie's pie and since I was in the area and they have a…read morehigher Yelp rating than their delivery competitors, I gave it a shot. Online ordering was a snap, tracking the order through an email also painless and it arrived earlier than estimated! Hot, accurate and cooked like I asked....."well done", some would call burnt, but I liked it. Pizza was tasty and delivery guy friendly. No problem ordering from here again.