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Little Italy of St Lucie

Restaurant Pizza restaurant Italian restaurant

👍👍 By far one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in FL in 10 years of traveling here. The service is unlike any other restaurant. Finally it felt like pre pandemic service. The owner is the sweetest man and truly cares. Our waitress was so sweet and on top of our family of 5 needs. The food wa... People often mention pizza, cheese, time, great, ordered, service, restaurant, Italian, staff, good,


Address

1329 St Lucie W Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, United States

Website

littleitalyslw.com

Contact

+1 772-878-4040

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (489 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pizza (28) cheese (13) time (13) great (12) ordered (10) service (10) restaurant (10) Italian (10) staff (10) good (9)
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  • 5/5 Honest R. 2 years ago on Google • 549 reviews
    As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a friendly guy. Our waitress came over right away and brought menus and asked what we would like to drink. We ordered. Salads and garlic bread was brought out before main course. Food came out hot and fresh. Chicken parm was delicious and great price. Will definitely be back soon.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cortney M. 2 years ago on Google • 48 reviews
    By far one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in FL in 10 years of traveling here. The service is unlike any other restaurant. Finally it felt like pre pandemic service. The owner is the sweetest man and truly cares. Our waitress was so sweet and on top of our family of 5 needs. The food was incredible! Came out so fresh and hot. I think we ordered a couple dozen garlic knots for my son who is the pickiest eater, plus pasta plus pizza slice for him haha. The food has so much flavor. The prices are beyond fair. I wish we had this back home in UT. Highly highly recommend. We are going back for another round before heading home!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 William C. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered the spaghetti w/meatball lunch special. Price was $8 I normally get a side sauce in case it’s dry (normally in a small plastic container big enough for dipping sauce) but it was an extra $8 for the side sauce. Went b/c my neighbor said they have great spaghetti and meatball. I guess so if you don’t like any tomato/spaghetti sauce. Basically taste like noodles and the Parmesan cheese I sprinkled on it.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gia H. 2 years ago on Google
    I am Italian and was raised in New York on the best Italian food and pizza in the world. I am shocked that they have under a five star rating this is the best food I have had anywhere in Florida at any cost by the way it’s very affordable. The meatballs were perfect and texture and flavor the pasta cooked al dente the pizza was straight out of Brooklyn or New York it was true perfection both in the sauce the kind of cheese they use and the perfection of the crust. Their cannoli was the best I’ve had in years super fresh absolutely delicious the perfect flavors that you expect from a cannoli. The cheesecake was creamy. My boyfriend sandwich was absolutely delicious. The mozzarella sticks are flat and filled with that amazing pizza cheese and easy to eat because they aren’t scalding hot because they are tubular. Zero complaints from someone that complains about everything 🤷🏻‍♀️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Keep America A. 1 year ago on Google
    The worst Italian I’ve ever had. This is “Florida man” standard Italian food. I ordered chicken Alfredo with a side of meat balls. Not noodles and grease and more grease. Not good at all. I recommend Sweet Basil a few miles away. Will not be returning. Fire the cooks.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Scot 1 year ago on Google
    There was 1 server for the whole place at lunch. Server was working as fast as she could. Food was decent. Owner on the other hand was more interested in sitting with sales reps than helping employees and got an attitude when we asked if he could help get our checks as we had been there over an hour and a half. Waiting for a good 15 minutes for checks to be able to pay. Do not recommend if you are on a schedule.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ben E. 2 years ago on Google
    Little Italy was indeed a good restaurant to eat pizza, however on the night that me and my family went the wait time for two pizzas were questionably long for two regular sized pizzas. When we were seated we also waited awhile for staff to take our orders for drinks, we were very confused on why we had 3 different waitress and waiters attending to us at the beginning of our dining experience. I do have to say that the owner of the place does seem to try very hard to please his older customers but i felt like their was a lack of attention to others. We had plates and cups sit at our table for a long time, the staff would walk by and notice the growing amount of dishes we had and ignored it. When we received our pizzas the one slice looked like someone had already ate the crust of the pizza and served it. Although the staff and wait time was questionable our waitress was very nice and was constantly asking if everything was good and the owner even came over and asked. If we do decide to ever come back i hope staff and wait times do improve!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Irene B. 1 year ago on Google
    Left me standing at the door for quite awhile, wait staff sitting in booth visiting with someone. Other waitstaff rolling silverware, got up for delivery order but left me standing at door. Wait staff finally called over from her visiting and said if your dining in sit anywhere. Sat down and waited for some time and server was still sitting in booth visiting. She saw me looking around corner and said be there in a minute. MORE WAITING! Ordered simple House Salad and ice tea, Salad large hunks of uncut lettuce. No return to table for refill or dessert. Waited and waited for check. Very poor service this day. For this day would give less than 1 star if I could.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matt L. 8 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    There was four at the table we all enjoyed our meal it was great veal marsala , chicken with pasta , lasagna and one other had the spaghetti and meatballs. The food was cooked perfectly and they give you a lot everybody had leftovers to take home
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael A. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    This place was awesome. The food was over the top . We will definitely be back. Riley was are waitress she did a great job. The only thing I would change is get rid of Pepsi and get coke but that's just my opinion.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anthony R. 9 months ago on Google
    Service is awesome. Everyone is very attentive and all working with a smile. Second time here with my family and the food is great. I finally found a spot to sit back and relax with my family while we all enjoy the great items they have to offer on the menu. Definitely a place to try if your in port saint lucie anytime soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Christa 2 years ago on Google
    I have been coming to little Italy for months now and recently they made changes to the cheese and it took a turn for the worst. The cheese doesn’t melt at all, the crust is thin and extremely dry. I used to enjoy coming in to get their pizza. It seems with the expansion of the restaurant they have decided to cut corners on some ingredients. In the picture you can also see there is barely a slice of Italian sausage on the pizza. Sad to say I will no longer return here and will find a pizza restaurant. I will add my reply here since the response from the owner states they haven’t changed their cheese. I can confirm that when I spoke to the young lady on 12/29/21 which is the same person who always answers the phone, stated that you guys changed the cheese when I called to order. She apologized for the inconvenience and stated when I return she would honor the extra cheese for the new purchase at no charge. Since she provided false information she should be fired along with the rude black girl that will start to ring out a transaction and then will walk away without telling you have a nice day or even have the courtesy to hand you a receipt. This is the second time I have come and she waits almost 5 mins to greet or acknowledge you but yet continues to have a side bar conversation with the staff. As I mentioned before I will no longer return this is truly disappointing, Little Italy is not the only pizza restaurant in Port St. Lucie.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cynthia G. 3 months ago on Google • 55 reviews New
    This restaurant hits the spot if you're looking for home cooked southern Italian food. It's the kind of food you crave if you haven't had it for a while! Huge portions. Fast service. And the garlic knots. . . OMG! Great atmosphere and its the kind of place locals go to often. Pizza is also great.

  • 5/5 Marcio R. 3 months ago on Google • 35 reviews New
    This is a great little gem in Port St Lucie. Mike was our waiter and the best waiter we have had in a long time! He definitely makes the dinner experience phenomenal. The food is amazing as well. Food portions are great. The cannoli is a must have desert. Visit this place, you will not be disappointed

  • 5/5 Gary P. 4 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    I just moved to Port St Lucie and I’ve seen lots of ads in the local magazine. It’s New Year’s Eve woo hoo and I just drove 700 miles from my kids place in North Carolina and we were all starving!! I grew up in New Jersey and am very pizza oriented! We ordered an CL half pepperoni and half sausage, and a White Pizza Special. Also requested crispy but not burned crust! I was told 60 minutes for delivery, the food or showed up, HOT in 45! Both pies were substantial, perfectly cooked and all the toppings were a 10. Can’t say enough good things about the food! This is my first order. I don’t know anybody there and I will be a repeat customer as long as I live in Port Saint Lucie! I’ll be in soon to try your eggplant parm! Keep up the great work!!

  • 5/5 Mrs. Thania D. 1 year ago on Google
    We highly recommend this place. Best pizza around! Our 2 yr old son loves their cheese pizza a d it’s a must on weekends. Please stop by and enjoy their delicious food and affordable prices. Thank you for your service! The Durante Family

  • 5/5 Ronald S. 2 years ago on Google
    Local joint quick fantastic food. You'd never know about it in this local Shopping Center, but people who are aware, keep coming back. The waitresses, always on top of their game. The place is not large enough and is usually pretty noisy, but that means the food is good and people are having a wonderful time enjoying everything around them. I especially love the fried calamari or flounder fish that they make. Always enough pasta served with each meal. Fried shrimp are to die for, and they have garlic knots are the best in the neighborhood.

  • 5/5 Patti G. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Great pizza. The waiter was so informative about all the meals at this place. All types of Italian food. We will go again for a dinner. But they're pizza really hot the spot. Great customer service as well

  • 5/5 Jennifer W. 10 months ago on Google
    My hubby and I stopped in for early dinner. We had the lasagna and chicken alfredo. Absolutely delicious! Enough left to take home. Very pleased and will visit again. Great food and friendly fast service.

  • 5/5 Keith G. 3 years ago on Google
    I had their Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo and it was absolutely perfect. The sauce was full bodied and the aroma was utopic. I've always use this dish as my measuring stick when it comes to Italian Restaurants and Little Italy in Saint Lucie West hit it out of the park. Awesome folks friendly and prompt service too.

  • 5/5 Theo M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Italian! Ordered delivery which obviously can be 50 50 on quality but food was surprisingly delicious. Great prices as well and portion sizes were perfect. One of the best Pizzas I've had in this area.

  • 5/5 bob h. 1 year ago on Google
    Last night was a great meal as usual here! I had the cheese ravioli which were quite delicious and my dining partner had a small pizza with anchovies. Both were good! Before my ravioli, I had a cup of the Pasta Faglioli and that was really tasty! While we waited for our main course, we had some of their delectable garlic knots. Also, the service was top tier with our waitress Heather. She is a great server and is pleasant while doing her job! Overall, there may be fancier places locally, but Little Italy is very reasonably priced and everything is terrific!!

  • 2/5 Donna D. 2 years ago on Google
    They are so unorganized. Called in an order. Upon pickup they were incredibly unorganized. I asked for NO PASTA, got pasta. It was a 10 min wait with my order sitting on the counter. i was all paid. They couldn't figure out the 2 salads without onions. 3 different people were involved. Really? Then I was told I was waiting for the "knots". Waited some more. Got home.....no garlic knots and got pasta anyway! Food was just average.

  • 5/5 Bautista B. 10 months ago on Google
    The restaurant is amazing! From Caroline to the kitchen! Everything was streamlined amazingly. The staff is friendly with a caring atmosphere especially caroline with her eccentric attitude, she is a gem of a person. This place is quality at its finest. Definitely a staple in Port St. lucie, looking forward to coming back soon!

  • 5/5 Richard P. 10 months ago on Google
    The best deal in southern Florida… The food is excellent and abundant in size. I defy you to eat an entire meal at this restaurant without taking home half of it for tomorrow’s lunch… and you will like it as much tomorrow as you did today.

  • 1/5 Grace W. 2 years ago on Google
    Don’t order from them if you want what you ordered. Ordered from them twice. 1st time I ordered a cheese pizza and zepolis and I got a pepperoni pizza. I wanted cheese not pepperoni. The 2nd time I ordered a calzone, side salad, slice of pizza, a warm salad, and Buffalo wings. I was missing the warm salad and Buffalo wings when I got my order…over $30 in missing food! I was offered a refund, which doesn’t feed my family. I requested that they make the missing items. I was told no because they were closing soon. It was 7pm and they are open till 9. They said they want to close early because of the weather. It’s Florida. It’s not raining, it’s just a little cool outside…in the 50s. Unbelievable!

  • 5/5 Brenda h. 1 year ago on Google
    Extremely friendly staff, the girls on the phone always sound happy and call me love! The food is amazing and has always impressed our company. I recommend this place to everyone when they want a good northern style pizza. My husband and i have been coming here for years and we always leave impressed.

  • 2/5 Dee R. 1 year ago on Google
    I have just experienced pizza at this establishment. I am on vacation visiting my family and they suggested going here for pizza. Upon arrival we were greeted nicely and shown to our seats. We ordered 2 pizzas White Sauce Special and Little Italy. Our server came to serve us our first slices and she used her bare hands. Then when cheese was falling off of the pizza used her bare hands again to catch, twirl around her fingers, and serve to my husband. One pizza was wrong...The White Special. There are 2 white pizzas and the one we ordered had the garlic, tomatoes, and spinach. When we brought it to her attention...She offered us garlic to put on top but not to remake the pizza we asked for. Then it came to the bill. There was no reduction in the bill or change to the pizza we got vs the one we ordered. My husband paid and then during this time our server went to box our pizza, no gloves, touching the parchment paper as she boxed it. Also she touched her hair, face, and the serving tray holders. Where was the hand washing? Gloves? Something. In the end, we left and she told us to have a nice evening but running the cash register. Once again...Hand Washing? I have been in the food industry, health care, child care...all of these need proper hand washing, sanitation and safety measures. Also COVID is still in play. All the more so precautions should be taken dealing with food your patrons are going to eat. Yes we were treated friendly but this is not a place I would visit again. You may want to revisit proper training techniques for your staff.

  • 5/5 Bernadette P. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Italian restaurant on the Treasure Coast. Flounder Francese is to die for, Penne Alla Vodka is so nice and rich, the Marinara sauce no one does it like they do. Portions are nice size, service - these girls are spot on, they don't dilly dally and always have a smile and welcome you like family. Of course the food is as good as it it because of chief or chief's not sure if there is more than one. Don't forget the pizza. You can't go wrong.

  • 5/5 Russ P. 1 year ago on Google
    Just finished our first dinner experience today at Little Italy. From the moment we entered we were seated right away by Roger one of the owners. He made us feel very welcomed and it felt like we knew him for years. Our server Cindy was very friendly and always made sure we were not in need of anything. Roger was also very attentive and friendly with all the customers eating dinner. This restaurant is a diamond in the rough and one that should be visited by all. Thank you all for making us feel like we were long time customers. Now that we live in PSL we will be long time customers. I think I forgot to mention that our dinners and dessert were excellent. Thanks Russ & Judi


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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