Wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, calzones & authentic Italian dishes on the Emerald Coast.
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Owner-chef Mimmo brings Sicily to Destin. Scratch kitchen with fresh pasta, bread, and brick oven pizza daily. Must-try: Margherita, fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp, Nutella pizza, tiramisu.
Rated 4.7 stars by 2,000+ OpenTable diners. Handcrafted firewood pizzas, fresh bread baked in a wood brick oven, and authentic Italian dishes. Reservations recommended.
Named after The Godfather's Fat Clemenza — 20+ years of authentic Italian-American cooking. Ingredients flown from Italy. Beloved for oven-fired calzones, arugula steak salad, and house pasta.
Chef Guglielmo Ianni cooking authentic Northern Italian since 1976. 30+ years on the Emerald Coast. Legendary for whole red snapper, fresh pasta, and seafood. Mama's recipes passed to the 3rd generation.
Chef Tim Creehan's authentic Italian trattoria at HarborWalk with Gulf views. Handmade pastas, pizzas, Nonna's meatballs, antipasto, seafood, and steaks. Free parking validation.
#34 of 316 Destin restaurants on TripAdvisor. Next to McGuire's Irish Pub. Create-your-own NY-style pizzas with unique toppings including smoked prime rib. Gelato, pasta, and Irish ales.
A true Destin institution. Specialty pizzas including BBQ Chicken, classic Margherita, and crispy thin crust. Great for pickup and delivery to your vacation rental. Locals recommend it year after year.
A hidden gem of authentic Italian cafe culture in Destin. Excellent espresso, fresh gelato, Italian pastries, pizza, and pasta in a cozy setting. A local favorite for a true taste of Italy.
Gourmet pizzas, pizza by the slice, the Tusa Family's World Famous New Orleans Muffuletta, meatball subs and Buffalo wings — with the game on the big screens. Happy Hour 2–5 PM daily.
Best pizza and Italian in Destin means wood-fired pies, handmade pasta, and authentic flavors that transport you straight to Italy. These spots use fresh ingredients and traditional recipes that locals and visitors love.
Many restaurants feature open kitchens and wood-fired ovens that give their pizzas that perfect char and smoky flavor. The cozy atmospheres make them ideal for family dinners or date nights.
Whether you crave a classic Margherita, creamy fettuccine Alfredo, or a loaded calzone, these are the places that consistently earn top reviews on the Emerald Coast.
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Est. 1999 · Destin, FL
"Life is too short to eat corporate pizza."
Voted “The Best Pizza on the Emerald Coast” — the locals' choice since 1999.