As a lifelong restaurant industry person and being from up north, it's hard to wow me w anything good food wise in Central Fla. I was so excited to find this non chain restaurant. The ambience is amazing. Quaint. The food was exceptional. THE ALFREDO was a true Alfredo and not some cheesy mess. The chicken Marsala was fantastic (served w fried potato cubes!) and the salads were beautiful! I wanted to try everything on the menu because every dish sounded amazing. The burrata app w prosciutto and pesto and olives!? Don't miss it! It's fantastic. I regret not getting our servers name. As a business owner, that's the kind of server I'd keep forever. Beautiful younger girl w very dark long hair. Even after we ordered she explained exactly what was in each thing (including salad) to make sure we would be ok w everything. I've never had such a thorough experience. We will be back! read more

The extensive gluten free menu was what attracted me to this restaurant. GF pasta dishes and GF pizzas. There is a whole Vegan menu as well but personally any Italian place that I can eat at as a gluten free human is a rare beast. The quality of the ingredients is obvious from the olive oil on the house salad to the perfect cream sauce on the Alfredo. Delicious and well prepared. read more

The Italian Joint - GLUTEN FREE Shrimp Alfredo (DINNER) - Italian Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

Really nice customer service and homemade food. Lovely host and chef. Everything made from scratch. Front part of the restaurant is small and cozy with a small bar. Back of the restaurant is spacious with more tables for bigger groups. Outdoor seating available. Have to try the 5 Cheese Fondutta for appetizer or their Secret recipe Empanadas! Delicious! All the pastas are Stellar but one of my favorites is the Raviolis (check for daily flavor), the Penne Alla Vodka, and Formaggio Pizza with a thin, light Crispy crust. A must try when in Downtown Kissimmee! read more

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We tried this place for the 1st time. It's very clean & so authentically decorated it reminds me of back home. The service was excellent. They serve individual size pizzas we got 3 to share one had zucchini, peppers and onions. The other two were a 5 cheese and a salami, pepperoni. They were all excellent. They have a great wine selection. The bread they serve with the oil is amazing. I can't wait to back and try something else. read more

The Italian Joint - 3 excellent pizzas - Italian Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

I really wanted to like this place because it's such a cute little spot and all of the workers are very sweet. The food is just not my cup of tea. The Garlic bombs were just regular dinner rolls with cheese on top, would have probably tasted ok if the bread was actually baked in a garlic butter. The pasta perfecto tasted ok but was lacking on the sauce. I would not return but maybe someone who prefers buttered noodles would love this place. read more

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The restaurant is casual and quaint. Luckily they weren't busy so we were seated quickly. The waitress was very friendly and assisted us with menu recommendations. As an appetizer, we tried the ravioli fritti, which was unique and very tasty. For the entree, we tried a few different pizzas and they were all AMAZING, you can even watch the chef make the pizzas. Don't miss this place if you are in the area! read more

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Amazing food The gnochis were excellent The service was excellent and helpful The pizza was good The steak was excellent. Great place read more

The Italian Joint - Yummy - Italian Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

The food was delicious . Everything looked beautiful and a place we want to go to again. They also have indoor and outdoor seating. My daughter and I went to The Italian Joint at about noon Sunday and ordered half Margherita and half cheese with shrimp as an add on. Mozzarella sticks were very flavorful and favored by my daughter. The pizza was delicious and the shrimp was grilled to perfection. Service was fast and staff were very patient with us being it was our first visit. Reservations could be made but walk in is allowed. Parking is on the street and quite accessible when we went. Price was reasonable for the quality of service and food. Food was made fresh and you can observe the wood grill. read more

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Food and service were delicious! The restaurant itself has indoor and outdoor seating and a small bar and wood-fire pizza oven. The ambiance was warm and cozy. Loved it and will be back! read more

The Italian Joint - The Meatball Sandwich with a house salad and a glass of the Mi Terruño Reserve Malbec (Bottle) Argentina. - Italian Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

The first thing you notice when you walk into The Italian Joint is the warm, inviting atmosphere. The restaurant is decorated with colorful decor and the sitting bar centers the main dining room. Now. It's the people who make the Italian Joint truly a unique place. The owners, Ariel and Erica are from Argentina, and they bring their own unique culture to the restaurant. Ariel is the pizza maker, and he uses his own recipes to create traditional Italian pizzas with Argentinian twist. Erica is the front-of-house manager, assistant server and cook. She wears many hats as she ensures that every guest feels welcome and appreciated. One of the things that makes The Italian Joint so special is the way that Ariel and Erica blend their Argentine heritage with their Italian cuisine. For example, the Volcano Gnocchi is made with either Sunday's sauce(meat bolognese) or 5 cheeses white sauce. The meat bolognese sauce is made with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic, and it is topped with a generous amount of mozzarella cheese. This dish is a perfect example of how Ariel and Erica have taken a traditional Italian dish and given it a unique Argentine twist. The pizza is made daily and is made to order i Another way that Ariel and Erica incorporate their Argentine culture into the restaurant is through the wine list. They offer a wide variety of wines from Argentina, as well as other South American countries. This allows guests to experience the flavors of Argentina while they enjoy their meal. Whether you are looking for a traditional Italian meal or a unique culinary experience, The Italian Joint is a great choice to visit. Ariel and Erica will make you feel like family, and you will leave with a full stomach and a smile on your face. PS. Empanadas and flan are exceptional. read more

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Highly recommend if you're in town. We loved the food; and, the servers were very friendly and attentive. The pizza was delicious! Portion sizes are shareable! At night the lights outside give it a very romantic and cost vibe. read more

The Italian Joint - Here's a photo of outside view. We sat inside due to it being cold but the outside area looked great too. - Italian Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

Read up about this place, lots of great reviews and we were in Kissimmee so decided to give it a shot. Solid decision, decor was very nice and atmosphere was friendly and inviting. We got a few things, vegan mushroom burger, vegan soup and salad, cheese pizza and chicken parm Salads were amazing, possibly my favorite dressing that's not a Cesar Soup was great and seasoned nicely Mushroom burger was ok , could have toasted the bun and make sure you like ketchup cause there was a lot on it Cheese pizza was excellent, i asked for well done and i got what i consider to be normal, i think you could go 2 more minutes and it'll be One Bite worthy! The pizza sauce made it for me and the fresh made dough, using a 800 degree over helps too Chicken parm was very good , chicken was perfect, sauce that was on it and the pasta was a bit one note but not bad Service was great, the family that runs it was all over the place and made it feel very comfortable I'd go back for the pizza alone 100% Thank you for a great meal and experience read more

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Ok wow!! I was pleasantly surprised. I read the reviews and thought, surely this can't be that good, but I was so wrong! I stopped by for lunch, and the warm and inviting ambiance immediately set the tone. The decor was charming and authentic, with plenty of natural light streaming in, creating a cozy yet lively vibe that made me feel like I was dining in a little corner of Italy. The service was great. It was attentive without being overbearing. The staff genuinely seemed to care about making the experience special, offering great recommendations and ensuring everything was perfect. And the food? Absolutely divine. I had the eggplant parm sandwich to go, and it was amazing--crispy, flavorful, and layered with just the right amount of toppings and cheese. Every bite was perfection. That bread!! This place truly exceeded my expectations in every way! If you're debating whether to give it a try, don't hesitate. You won't regret it! read more

The Italian Joint - Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

This restaurant has a very nice menu but I really enjoy the pizza. I'm a pepperoni guy but I had a Margarita style. The sauce, basil and cheese were perfect and delicious. The crust way crisp and perfect. Service here is very good, as soon as you sit down you're greeted and taken care of right away. We really like the atmosphere and seating by the window. The pizza! It's what makes coming here a wonderful experience. read more

The Italian Joint - Outside seating. - Italian Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

Fresh and very tasty. Highly recommend! The staff is very friendly which is a plus. The food speaks for Itself. read more

Service is great very attentive. Restaurant is clean and inviting. Food is abundant and tasty. Will come back for more. read more

Good food, Odd service. We mentioned my gluten allergy early on, to which the waitress quickly provided the appropriate menus. After ordering, the staff felt inclined to make sure that my wife was adequately accommodated... but seemed uncomfortable even looking at me. Any question I had, their response was then directed to my wife, as if they couldn't be bothered to speak directly to me. Not sure if I was too dark a complexion or if there was something in my teeth. Probably not going to be ordering any catering for upcoming company events. read more

I was so excited to find this place. Was visiting Orlando for my son's wrestling competition and being celiac while traveling can often create a lot of anxiety. Finding a place that has a full gluten free menu, an Italian place for that matter was incredible! They were so mindful of me being celiac, the service was homey and all the food was incredible. I had the Italian salad as well, very tasty. Gluten free/ celiac friendly in Orlando area, I highly recommend it! read more

The Italian Joint - Pesto chicken gluten free - Italian Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

Always friendly, high quality food, and a relaxed dining experience. Our kids favorite place for pizza w pepperoni, bacon, and fresh basil! We love the chicken parm. read more

Highly recommend stopping in "the Italian joint" while in Kissimmee ! Hands down the best food I've had while in Florida! Amazing service and outstanding food! read more

It's a small restaurant and I like that! The Italian joint as you can see the menu has Argentinians owners, as they offer Argentinean pizza style. I wish I had better experience, wasn't bad, they offer an complementary bread, but as an Italian restaurant you expect a really nice bread with good crust, wasn't that one, although, the olive oil and vinegar sauce was good. Pizza wasn't the best one, but not bad, ok (can't compare with horrible American pizza like domino's and other ones) it's pizza, real pizza! The pasta was good but the sauce a little bit acid.. The e chicken parmigiana was OK, first impression was that wasn't cooked enough, but I bet was, so don't know what happened. I teco recommend to try, maybe I just had a bad day, will return to check it out! read more

The restaurant is beautiful and the food was amazing, which is why it's getting 2 stars from me. However, the service was absolutely awful. Our server took 10-20 minutes longer per step than necessary and consistently forgot one person's order every time. Appetizers? 1 forgotten. Drinks? 1 forgotten. Entrees? 1 forgotten. We asked for two boxes and the checks. She brought us boxes after 10 minutes and had us waiting another 10-15 for the checks just for one to be wrong. She left to correct it and we waited another 10-15 minutes just to find her standing and chatting at the register with the checks in front of her, uncorrected. We paid up front and left immediately. What should have been a 1 hour meal took us 2 hours. We were hungry and not the chattiest group, we came to eat. read more

The food here is incredible. Everything is from scratch. The owners are so nice and the wait staff is great too. It seems like they collaborate with service. If you check out their menu online, it has a photo of every food item; I've included a few of ours below. Inside has 2 small dining areas, the front dining room has a great view of the pizza oven. Authentic Italian food along with some of the best cannolis & tiramisu in the area. Outside has a few small tables where we usually sit with our dog. It's cozy with Italian music playing in the background. We've brought friends & family here who have visited from all over the country and they all rave about it. Support small business, have a delicious meal with huge portions. read more

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Last evening we experienced The Italian Joint in Downtown Kissimmee for the first time and loved it. We were seated and our server greeted us immediately with menus and took our drink orders. We ordered the 5 Cheese Fonduta ($14.95) for our appetizer, Salmon Margarita Dinner ($23.95), Mom's Lasagna Dinner ($22.95) and a Kids Pasta to go (13.40). Everything is made to order and the dinners included mixed green salads with a lovely and flavorful vinaigrette dressing. I don't usually enjoy salads but this was really tasty.the 5 Cheese Fonduta is served in a toasted bread bowl overflowing with cheesy goodness and toasted pieces of bread. This was so very good, we could have only eaten this and left happy. Very Happy. The Lasagna was very tasty and a large enough portion that more than half came home with me. The Salmon was tasty and served over what looked like an artist palette of vegetables. Everything is made from scratch in house and you can taste that. Our server was Tiffany and she was delightful. This is a fairly small cafe with only indoor seating. I definite recommend this restaurant and we will be back. read more

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We have been here many times since they opened and have never had a bad dish. The owners are lovely people and we always take visitors here to rave reviews. read more

I went with a friend to this restaurant for the first time today. We were both pleasantly surprised and extremely satisfied! We both had the meatball sandwich with fries. Absolutely PERFECT in every respect! Four large meatballs in a savory Italian sauce served in a nice fresh, soft roll served with wonderfully-seasoned shoestring fries. Mmmmmnnn!! My friend happens to be part Italian and He was very impressed...."definitely homemade and fresh Italian cuisine", to quote His exact words. Furthermore, the restaurant is impeccably clean inside and out, and Our waitress was very friendly and accommodating! 5 stars ++++++. We plan to make Sunday lunch a ritual and dine at this outstanding establishment every Sunday! We can't wait to sample their other offerings! By all means, don't pass this place up! read more

Food and service is very good. We had the cheese bread and highly recommend as part of the meal.

This is a lovely gem in downtown historic Kissimmee. The wood fire stove pumps out some of the most delicious pizza I've had in Florida. Attention to detail and quality makes this a solid 5 star lunch destination! read more

The Italian Joint - Pork Cutlet Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

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This is the best Italian food I have tried here in Central Florida. Highly recommend.

I started off with the Garlic Bombs, which weren't particularly flavorful or garlicky. Then came the Ravioli Francisca (cheese ravioli and garlic sauce), again lacking in flavor. Things ended with the Chocolate Lava Cake with vanilla ice cream: better than the preceding, but not enough to convince me to come back. Service was friendly but sometimes hard to get hold of. Decor, well, they made an attempt but didn't convince me. read more

I may sound : "like your parents" with this comment but, the make your own pizza sorta missed the mark IMO. Charging $2,25 for each topping which turned out to barely be more like a sprinkling than a topping. Come on man! Really... I should have called the cook over to complain but who wants to ruin the cool vibe we all had going at this dinner out with that kind of horse chit?? Taste was good but could / would have been a 5 star entree if they used the larger sized toppings portions!? They did accommodate the garlic butter drippings on the crust as requested. Service was great too. read more

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I took my grandmother here for her birthday and I must say we were greeted right away and seated.... The waitress was very nice and everything about the menu. I ordered the fried calamari for appetizer which was really bland and fried too long, I also ordered the chicken Parmesan which was very bland as well I asked for salt but unfortunately salt didn't really help either. Like I said I love the service but unfortunately I prefer Olive Garden read more

The Italian Joint - THE ITALIAN JOINT CHICKEN PARM - Italian Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

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Looking for a cozy place for lunch with friendly staff and delicious food well look no further!! I've lived here in the area for quite some time now and I remember when this is Ms. Mac's but now it's The Italian Joint!! Gazing over the menu I see fried olives ok sure I'll try those.....one word GOOD!! My lunch entree was the Pop's Pork Cutlet with homemade chips. The bread was nice and soft pork cutlet cooked to perfection it was a very filling however the homemade chips taste like they were cooked in old oil but I will go back again. read more

The Italian Joint - Pops pork cutlet - Italian Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

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Wow, we came in here with not very high expectations...being that not a lot of the restaurants in downtown Kissimmee have a lot to expect from. We came in an hour before their hour break I between lunch and dinner and we were served riby a very courteous young lady who appeared knowledgeable about they're menu (scratch menu). We asked for vegetarian reccomendations, there were limited but she also said that being a scratch kitchen they could easily accommodate any plate to fit your needs. Every plate we ordered, including a child's pasta were very delicious, we all enjoyed our meals and would strongly recommend all the locals, looking to try a delightful Italian meal while in Kissimmee to stop by here! read more

The Italian Joint - Bar area - Italian Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

Wow!! What a fantastic place to eat!! The waitstaff was friendly and knowledgeable. Such a quaint place. The food was out of this world!!! We will be back to try other items on the menu. read more

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Food was good but not great. I had pesto/cream pasta with chicken and husband had a shrimp and penne which he thought was good. Both came with soup or salad. No bread at the table and very small wine pours for $$$. The cannolis were very good but the lemon cake with mascarpone was ok. Staff was friendly but only one spoke English so she couldn't answer questions. It is about the only Italian restaurant around ‍. read more

We couldn't be happier about this place! I'm always looking for locally owned restaurants, specially during this days, and the Italian joint was our third choice after the other 2 and higher rated options we had, were closed. I don't know where to begin but the 4 of us were like: OMG, thank God that the other places were closed!!! The fondue appetizer is to die for; the Stromboli (way better than a calzone trust me) is a home run; the vodka pasta: stunning! and the parmigiano chicken: not another panko breaded chicken breast: it was AMAZING! Ah, and the lasagna? Big Wowwww! I'm leaving this review almost a week later and I still remember everything! Also because all the love this guys put into their food needs to be shout out and rewarded!!! Dreaming about finding them open and thriving, the next time I travel to the area! read more

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I ordered from DoorDash. Food arrived quickly and hot. Unfortunately the chicken Parm was inedible. Chicken was totally burnt and over cooked. I was only able to take a single bite and it was terrible. This is by far the poorest quality mea I have ever received through a delivery app. I wish I knew I couldn't get a full refund before ordering. I will not be ordering from here again. read more

The Italian Joint - Burnt Italian Joint Chicken Parm Pasta - Italian Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

The service was very good but the food was just average. My husband ordered the seafood pasta dish and it was a ton of noodles and a small amount of seafood. I had the chicken parm and the breading had an odd texture. It just didn't seem scratch made. I would not come back here based on the food. read more

This was delicious and worth the price for the amount of food I got. This is a cute place to come have lunch or dinner with your friends! I got the Penne Alla Vodka and I added chicken to it and it also came with a side salad. My friend got pizza and my other friend got a soup. Give them a try if you are in the area! read more

The Italian Joint - PENNE ALA VODKA- came with a side salad and I added the chicken - Italian Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida