Best Italian Restaurants in Clearwater

We had our anniversary dinner here. GREAT food!!!! I could eat just off the appetizer menu options!! (Maybe next time :-). Last night, We had lobster ravioli and then sauce with mussels, clams, scallops, shrimp….! Service is very quick…as soon as I finished my ice tea, someone was there with a new one (like they read my mind!!). We felt their prices are very good and we will eat there again soon! Thank You!!!

First time here last night (2/14/25) and we will most certainly be returning! I had the limoncello pizza and what an amazing combination of flavors! My husband had the bolognese and enjoyed his dish. Loved the bruschetta appetizer and sangria. My only complaint was that the noise level was quite high which is somewhat understandable for a small restaurant on a busy night; however, the loud music playing didn’t help that. Overall, we enjoyed our time here and look forward to returning!

It was our first time dining at Valentino Ristorante Italiano but it will certainly not be our last time. We were warmly greeted the moment we stepped inside the understated yet elegant interior. We immediately knew this was not going to be a “typical” Italian dining experience. Once seated, the staff were abundant, attentive, accommodating and genuinely friendly. In fact, after expressing our delight over the vongole appetizer (clams), our server brought the chef, Ciro Mancini, to our table so we could share our thoughts and compliments with him directly. With so many delicious options on the menu, we were challenged to make a selection. We opted for the Fettucine Bolognese to enjoy as an appetizer (along with the clams) and felt satisfied we had made an excellent choice. The fresh pasta was al dente and the sauce was complex and rich enhancing,but not overpowering, the wagyu beef. We followed up with Zuppa Di Pesce, served in a bowl loaded with a fresh assortment of seafood. Thankfully it came with crostini to absorb the delicious broth and because it was so tasty we moved on to dipping in with the bread we were served upon being seated. Our server recommended the Veal Marsala and it did not disappoint. The sauce was full bodied and the mushrooms were firm and flavorful. Perhaps the best we’ve ever had! The dessert menu was limited and if we hadn’t overindulged on the other dishes we had ordered, we might have opted to try one. Perhaps on our next visit we will better pace ourselves, if possible, so we can sample their sweet offerings. Overall, we had a wonderful meal in a tastefully elegant setting with great service. Now that’s AMORE!

Went for lunch. Very nice family run restaurant. The staff are very kind and attentive. We were really happy with our service. We tried the salad, fish and chips and steak and cheese sandwich. All were good. The standout probably was the steak and cheese. I think this is one of their top lunch items. We ordered dessert. They have incredible gelato. We had hazelnut. It was very good. Reminded me of Cristinos nearby. Some of the best gelato in the area for sure. It’s a hidden gem. I think more people need to know about this place

The restaurant was very nice and clean. Food was great. The homemade pasta excellent. Service was very good and quick. The server did not see our wine on the table ready to be opened, but that is the only complaint. Ambience was good it is a smaller intimate restaurant. Very close to the Capitol Theater and a parking garage close by. Recommended and will definitely go again.