The food, drinks and staff are amazing here! Our server Todd and bartender Nicole were fantastic with recommendations that were great. We were checked on many times by many different staff members. All of the entrees we had, the drinks (especially the espresso martini!) and desserts we had were fantastic. Mario also checked on us multiple times. We had a large party of 13 and they were able to accommodate with no problem with inside seating. 10/10 would recommend! read more

This is the new location on a1a New digs. Great service. Started off with a mule for me and glass of wine for candyce. Along with garlic knots for appetizer. I had for main course Veal saltimbucco and candyce had the chicken piccatta both very good. Service was spot on. I like the new location. read more

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In town again for work and decided to try this place again since they are now in a new location. They moved from a smaller location on Beach st about 3 weeks ago and are now on Atlantic Ave in Ormand Beach. The larger location suits this place. They are still in soft opening mode so they do not have their full menu but for the food they do have it does not disappoint. We got the meatballs for an appetizer and they were excellent. I also got the pollo parmigiana but grilled not fried and the portion was huge. Wish I would have had room for desert as they looked amazing but was super full. Also we sat outside and had a newer server who was in training, did not get her name but she was amazing. The outside seating area is still under construction but will be even more amazing when done. read more

Worst experience ever. First time ever trying this place out, I was in a rush cause I was in a hurry to meet up with family, Ordered my food, gave a 30 min eta, showed up 45 min. They never even started the food. Waited 10 min just to get a refund. Their excuse was "the kitchen is really backed up, we had a huge party walk in" well, either give longer eta's OR, don't prioritize dine in over pick up. Will never try this place again, they lost my Buisness, and my friends and families Buisness. read more

Little Italy’s Ristorante - Italian Near Me - ormond beach, Florida

This place is a rare find in Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach: a non-chain restaurant with fantastic food. You can walk across A1A from the beach and the resorts and have one of the most satisfying meals you've ever had! Mario is warm, welcoming, and an accomplished restauranteur. I had the chicken marsala, which was some of the one of the best preparations I've ever had. Rachel took care of us and is competent, attentive, and fun. There's a beautiful outdoor space as well as ample seating in the very beautiful and luxurious dining room. The prices are very reasonable. Go here! read more

Amazing italian food! You really should stop and eat here! I felt just slightly underdressed in my t shirt, but they never said a word!

Great service and even better drinks ! Will definitely be back to try the food . The pizzas that we saw looked amazing read more

Little Italy’s Ristorante - Italian Near Me - ormond beach, Florida

Someone recommended this place, so my husband and I gave it a shot. First, my seat was full of food and the table was greasy. There seemed to be a little discourse in the kitchen, as well. So if those are a deal breaker for you, keep scrolling. HOWEVER, the food was excellent which is what matters most to me! My husband and I had the Focaccia bread appetizer and split some Gnocchi Sorrentina. Both were fresh and wonderful. He had the Salmon Piccata and I had the Chicken Piccata. They were both excellent. We were too stuffed for any dessert! But if you enjoy Italian food and are ready for something besides seafood, give this spot a try! read more

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The food and the presentation of the meals is a 10 ++. The lamb shank with truffle risotto was tender and flavorful. The carbonara which was made WITHOUT cream and should be made WITHOUT cream was so delicious. I love when it's made as it should be As for the ambience, it was nice and clean but I felt like something was missing, maybe giving it a softer vibe. Maybe mini faux candles on tables and bar area. They had a guy who played music start at 7pm. I would have requested more Italian songs to be played if we were there longer but it's a nice touch to have music while dining. We found this restaurant thru reviews and we want to add our opinion and highly recommend you go. read more

Little Italy’s Ristorante - Lamb shank with truffle risotto. Tender and flavorful. - Italian Near Me - ormond beach, Florida

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So glad my son brought me by to check this place out! Lovely atmosphere, delectable food and great service. The Surf and terf Pizza was off the chart. I would recommend it to anyone who loves filet and lobster. read more

Little Italy’s Ristorante - Posh Pizza - Italian Near Me - ormond beach, Florida

Delicious, both oasta we ordered (even the kids menu one was good), good portion size. My little one loved the lemon pasta!! Carbonara was also good! read more

Little Italy’s Ristorante - Italian Near Me - ormond beach, Florida

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Wow o can't say enough about this place. The service was above and beyond. The place is brand new and beautiful. But the Chef is phenomenal! And so is his food. He doesn't know the difference between between Spaghetti and Angel Hair. Maybe if I said it in Italian read more

Incredibly service! Beautiful authentic Italian place. Food is devine, authentic Italian recipes and also Italian atmosphere. Can get little loud, so be aware of that. Drinks are also great, I had a watermelon basil martini and i can tell you its worth the hype. Overall great place for an evening meal and occasional drink. They have gluten free options too! P.S. My ratings are based on whether I believe I could make a better or healthier version at home. If food/drinks/service impress me, I'll be happy to come back. If not the stars reflect that. read more

Little Italy’s Ristorante - Ragu' della Domenica - Italian Near Me - ormond beach, Florida

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We walked into Little Italy's ristorante on a Sunday after taking the little girls to a play Bar tender yelled " sit anywhere" The place was empty so we saw a large booth with chairs and sat there as it worked for our 2 families. Each family had 3. A waiter came, did all the waiter stuff but I want to address the owner's comments to us when he came out and saw us sitting at this table He said who sat you here because this is a special table for important people / groups and you should not have been sat here People at this table pay a lot to get expensive items like the filet minion But I'll let you stay. I'm saying this loud do my staff can hear they never should have told you to seat your self. Do this was so rude Like we were not important enough but he'd let us stay ( like doing us a favor) The funny thing was our friends both ordered his $70 filet So were we good enough? The filet was good but the price? Wtf? The chicken on the fettuccini was hard and there was practically no sauce We had to ask for bread Just all over bad experience read more

We were seated quickly. Waiter took drink order and said he'd be right back with the drinks and some bread. 12 minutes later he returns with our drinks and no bread. Also forgot sweetener for my tea. Takes our order and says the bread will be right out from the oven. 10 minutes later he returns with a cold section of grocery store bread and oil with a very light sprinkling of pepper in the oil. We get our Caesar salads - a small stalk of romaine split and very very lightly drizzled with salad dressing, hardly a chip of Parmesan and 2 anchovy fish on the side. Yes, fish. We ordered 2 large supreme pizzas with no olives, and guess what, covered in olives. By now we had been in the restaurant for well over an hour. Rejected the pizzas and asked for our checks. Not an "I'm sorry" or nothing. Wasn't looking for anything free but they might have comped the salads. Will NEVER go back read more

After a long day at Disney, I was absolutely famished and came across Little Italy's Ristorante and something in my soul just needed to come here. I was a little scared about the reviews about poor service, long wait times, etc. but I honestly didn't care because those photos were enough to absolve the sins of the past. I have no complaints regarding service. My server Elaina was phenomenal. I've eaten out a lot this week and she was by far the best server I've had in all of Daytona. She was ON IT with refills, made me the best tiramisu martini to the point where I almost started levitating, and didn't mind my cranky and hungry kids ordering their food to come out with the apps. Elaina was an absolute gem and I really appreciated her hospitality and bubbly personality. The food was insane. Shout out to the chefs for curating plates that were absolutely masterpieces and had my taste-buds dancing with glee. I think this might actually be the best Italian food I've ever had. My table ordered an absolute SPREAD! Remember, we were dying after spending all day at Disney We got their pizza, a spaghetti & meatball, bolognese (GET THIS IT WAS SO GOOD), arancini, chicken piccata, fried veg & calamari and desserts. NOTHING MISSED!!! It was so freaking good. Literally 10/10 I have no complaints. Insane service and food. I attached a few pics because I was too busy devouring everything. Also, the ambiance was cute. I opted to sit outside because it was nice, but really anyone could come here. It's a great vibe. read more

Little Italy’s Ristorante - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - ormond beach, Florida

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This was such an awesome place on Beach St but now that they've moved, the food is mediocre, the place looks like a cafeteria and the service was ok. There are much better Italian places around here. Sorry but move back to Beach St!!! read more

Excellent place to dine in and have great Italian food; pizza and pasta, with friends and family. Also, to have some drinks and enjoy a good time. The place has a great ambience and good service. Street parking available. read more

Little Italy’s Ristorante - Italian Near Me - ormond beach, Florida

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I am disappointed in my experience. Yesterday I went in to grab a pizza for my family to go, although the staff were very welcoming, they were unfocused and it took them over half hour to get our food out to us, and the quality of the food did not match the price. read more

Terrible service, waited 20 mins not 1 server stop at our table of 5. Multiple servers walked by, restaurant was pretty empty like 8 tables full at 5:30 on a Saturday night. Possibly why they are not busy is their service. Would not recommend. Can't say food was bad lol or drinks never got to that point. read more

From the outside of the restaurant, I was not sure about this place. I was pleasantly surprised once inside. The atmosphere is very nice and well put. The food was excellent and worth the money. The service was the best part. Our waitress, Katherine, was very attentive. She went above and beyond to make our experience great. I definitely would go back again. read more

Title: Absolutely Incredible -- A True Taste of Italy From the moment I walked into Little Italy, I felt like I had stepped right into Tuscany itself. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the service was friendly and attentive, and the food... wow. Every bite was perfection. The risotto was creamy, rich, and bursting with flavor -- perfectly cooked and balanced. You could taste the care that went into every spoonful. Then came the Tuscan chicken, which might honestly be one of the best dishes I've ever had. Tender, juicy, and seasoned beautifully, with that rustic Italian flavor that just melts in your mouth. Everything from the bread to the wine to the dessert was flawless. You can tell this place takes pride in what they serve and how they treat their guests. If you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience that'll leave you dreaming about it for days -- Little Italy is the place to go. read more

Just walked in And were ignored. Asked if there was a hostess by a waiter walking by and he said no not right now but someone will come to seat you. Waited a few minutes and left. Lots of wait staff standing around and nothing. read more

Never disappointed there all plates are great, plus portions are very good, the cook there may at times come out to check on his plates, which are excellent, very responsible cook, always attentive of her prepared meals. Congrats on your cooking skills, always happy with the food outcome and taste.....thank you I did try the pizza there and was good but did order one to go and was not pleased with the Togo order but seemed to be made by a rookie please have the good cook make it next time... read more

Very good food and atmosphere. The staff is very friendly. The karaoke draws a decent sized crowd. read more

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Our experience here was the same as many others. The food was good, but the service was unacceptable, especially our waiter. He was confused and confusing. He brought out water to 3 people and the other 3 had wine that had forgotten. Finally got our drinks 20 minutes later. One pizza order was brought out 15 minutes later. And then nothing. A runner brought out 3 dishes, after another 45 minutes. After another 45 minutes, we gave up and spoke to the chef and manager, and said that we were leaving. We were there from 6-9 and 3 meals were never served.. The server then had the audacity to put a 20% tip, which the manager took off. We were expecting a long meal because they were busy in a Friday night. But this one waiter was not qualified for this job, and is the reason for the rating, not the food! read more

All I can say is wow, wow, wow. This restaurant is absolutely fabulous. The owner, Mario, went above and beyond by personally making my husband gnocchi Bolognese from scratch just for him--and it was hands down the best gnocchi Bolognese we have ever had in our lives. The service was truly top-notch, warm, and attentive from start to finish. Experiences like this are rare, and it made our evening unforgettable. Anytime I'm in Daytona, this will be a must-visit restaurant. read more

Came here on Friday night. All the tables outside were dirty and waited awhile before deciding to just sit at the bar. This is def more of a local spot. We didn't really feel welcomed being here and felt rushed. We started with a salad it was okay just a bunch of greens with one small slice tomato and one slice of onion. Bread was served cold I think it'd be better warm. I tried the lasagna as it was recommended. There isn't much meat in it so If you like cheese lasagna this is the dish for you. The armatriciana dish is very large and just ok. They say the sauce and dishes are made to order but we got our salad and food within 10 mins. It wasn't anything special. read more

Eating here will leave you with a smile on your face... the food, and the atmosphere... overall just a great restaurant. The outdoor seating was very enjoyable and entertaining as they had live karaoke on the night I went. Everything I tried was delicious, and came out fairly quickly. The Bruschetta was a great appetizer, fresh warm Crostini bread with that balsamic! Yum! The Pera e Gorgonzola Salad dressing just seemed to be missing something flavor wise so I also tried the house dressing which was fantastic. The people outside were absolutely loving this place, definitely recommend stopping by for dinner here! read more

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One evening we were enjoying the Beach Street park and Little Italy Restaurant caught our eye. There was someone singing and the food smelled great. We knew this was a place for us to try. Fast forward to today. We loved it. We loved everything about it. Our server Natalie welcomed us right away. She was genuine, helpful and joyful. When asked if we had been there before or if we were celebrating something special we answered why yes we were indeed celebrating. She explained their food is locally sourced and the sauces and doughs are made in house without sugar. Everything is made to order with quality ingredients. She knew her stuff. The meal - perfectly timed - came out at just the right pace and everything was delicious. Chef Mario came out to wish us a happy anniversary and ask about our meal. We enjoyed him immensely. You could tell he was passionate about great food. He explained his vision was a friendly atmosphere with great high quality food. Our visit was late afternoon so before the dinner crowd. The music was recorded this time but it was the perfect play list. We heard Mario sing along which made us smile and do likewise. We took a photo of the music schedule and look forward to coming back soon. It was more than a special meal it was an extraordinary meal which became a wonderful memory. We had chicken marsala, chicken parm, cocktails, cannoli, Sfogliatella, hand rolled lemon cello gelato and cappuccinos. It was surprisingly affordable. We'll be back for sure. read more

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One of our local favorites. The service is always incredible and they have fun outdoor seating with live music and karaoke some nights. Beach street is a great street so it's a great ambiance overall. The pasta is fresh the sauces are freshly made and you can tell the owner cares about the ingredients and flavor very much. We always get asked if we are enjoying our food. The seafood is always fresh and cooked well + you can't have Italian without a good wine selection. Great date night spot! read more

We decided to try Little Italy's Ristorante last night. It was a Friday night but we were able to find street parking. As we approached the restaurant we couldn't help but notice how the outside seating had taken up and blocked most of the sidewalk. There was live music outside. The hostess asked if we preferred indoor or outdoor seating. We prefer non-smoking, so indoor it was. The hostess seated us, instantly taking our drink orders and delivered them quickly. Then we waited. And waited and waited. As other patrons were seated and served their drinks. We then watched servers come back to their tables and take their orders. Even after making eye contact with the server busy chatting while taking the order of the table next to us, he just walked away. There were only two tables inside with seated customers when we were seated. And they left after our drinks were served. Then three more parties arrived after we received our drinks. The bulk of the patrons were seated outside. Not certain how their system works. Finally we were able to flag down a different server on her way from outside to the kitchen and after many apologies, she took our order. The food came out quickly and presented well as shown in the photos. However, the meatballs were a bit heavy and without much taste other than garlic. The pasta and sauce we're prepared well and the bread (second order is extra) was very good. All said, the food was average and once pointed out we had been ignored, we were served very quickly and attentively. But we didn't stick around for dessert. We might try Little Italy another time, but we will not bring friends or recommend until we give them another chance. read more

Little Italy’s Ristorante - Pasta Al Pacring - Italian Near Me - ormond beach, Florida

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Food was excellent! There was a problem with my order, but the manger, Nicole made it right! Justin our server was great too! This is a great addition to the Ormond Beach scene! Come check them out as they continue to develop their menu.They will even cool to order! read more

The atmosphere is laidback, the food is incredible, and we always get great service. If you ask the locals where they go, Beach Street and Little Italy are on the list. read more

Gnocci special with pesto and shrimp was Great! Sadly they were out of lasagna but the papardelle bolognese was very good.

Food was good. The service terrific. My last review of Little Italy was in 2022 and im happy yo say that they are consistently good. The new location on A1A is large so there plenty of room compared to when L.I. was on Beech St. Give it a try. Support good local restaurants. Bring a sweater because its a tad bit cold. read more

Always a delicious Italian meal. The service is always friendly and quick. The ambience is quintessential Italian New York. Most of the songs from Sinatra or Bocelli. I don't think they should charge two dollars just to change a house salad to a Caesar and especially not another $175 to add anchovies to that Caesar, but that is their policy. It still ends up being a delicious salad. read more

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Easily the most unprofessional restaurant experience I've witnessed I've never written a Yelp review like this, but what I saw at this restaurant absolutely deserved one. I personally witnessed a staff member make a blatantly racist remark to an Asian customer after they politely mentioned their food wasn't right. Hearing "go back to China" in a dining room was shocking, and nobody in a hospitality setting should ever speak to a guest that way. What's worse is how the owner handles criticism. If you look at his responses under reviews here and on Google, you'll see a pattern: extremely defensive, confrontational, emotional replies where he talks down to customers, argues, and even tells people to "go to Burger King" or challenges them to come "visit him personally." No professional business owner behaves like that. It comes across as aggressive and honestly uncomfortable. Out of curiosity, I also checked their public health inspection history. Anyone can look up the records themselves, just search for the restaurant's inspection reports. There are documented issues that required follow-up visits, and the tone the owner uses online definitely doesn't help build trust around cleanliness or professionalism. Between the racist incident I witnessed, the extremely rude staff behavior, and the owner's unhinged approach to customer service, this is not a place I would ever return to or recommend. There are plenty of restaurants in Daytona Beach that actually respect their customers and run their business with professionalism. This is not one of them. read more

The price $38 for 4 mushroom ravioli and 2 burrata the special that came out cold...not priceless. However, the waiter Logan was good.

The food was AMAZING! Probably the best Italian food I have had. We had a party of 10 people and we were very well taken care of by the staff. There was also live music that created the perfect ambience for our meal. read more

Little Italy’s Ristorante - Carbonara - Italian Near Me - ormond beach, Florida

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