Location: Tavares
Top Restaurants in Tavares
Top Things to do in Tavares
Most Popular Italian food in Tavares, Florida, United States
Reviews on Italian food in Tavares, Florida, United States. Tavares (pronounced tuh-vair-ees) is a city located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Lake County. The population in 2015 was 14,583, with a total of 5,000 households and an average household income of $40,000. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. The name is a popular Portuguese surname and toponym.
Things to do in Tavares
9. Takis Restaurant & Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By R S
We've probably eaten @ Takis a dozen times in the last several years. Our most recent visit was a red flag. Food tasted ok, but within hours of eating was not feeling well - suspect it was something I ate. I noticed the next day {saturday] they weren't open for Lunch or Dinner, so suspect they may have found issues.
8. The Bavarian Haus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 401 reviews
Reviewed By G748OAmichaell
Just left this place...my wife is German so sometimes she gets a little homesick for some German food so here we are...we had a few German beers which you can pretty much get anywhere now..We ordered the pretzel which we both believe to be microwaved small in size but it was also $2.70...there are several big Bavarian pretzels wholesale now there is no excuse for this one..it was also cold and chewy...my wife had the potato pancakes which were frozen..c'mon it's not that hard to make from scratch..I had the potato soup which did have good flavor but cold...the waitress made the mistake of asking how it was..I told her..she told me I should have said something about the cold soup..I said I shouldn't have had to..she bragged that the 2 cooks were somehow german..I dont think so...even a lazy german wouldn't put food out like that..she also said it's the best German food around..you need to go to Sanford and see how it's done.
7. Stavro's & Sons
Overall Ratings
4 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By Q2385ALjamesl
This is absolutely the best pizza house in all of Lake Country. Everything is freshly made under the roof here. This pizza is competitively priced, and you will not go hungry here. The iced tea is freshly brewed, it is not the pop gun variety. The associates in this building are professional, and into customer service. You will have an excellent meal here, and have a good time. Thanks
6. Olive Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By JimDeBerry
This Daren masterpiece is a great place to break up with date or cancel a dinner partner.Do you have cranky kids? Crying babies? This is the stop for you!Your in-laws will love the joint, they will with the impression of the best authentic Italian food in town
Where to eat Pub food in Tavares: The Best Restaurants and Bars
5. PizzAmore
Overall Ratings
4 based on 481 reviews
The first of your sensory experiences is that awesome smell that greets you on arrival. Is that garlic roasting or the scent of fresh dough baking in the oven thatâs making your mouth water? Youâre overwhelmed with that stimulating sight; the pure pleasin
Reviewed By jturner926
Leann and amazing host. Food was amazing as ell. One of our fav spots. We just arrived home from being out of town, we were welcomed with good food. good vibes, and good friends
4. Olive Branch Mediterranean-Italian Grille & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 511 reviews
Casual fine dining Authentic italian and mediterranean food Full bar Outdoor and indoor seating. Our business is also pet friendly.
Reviewed By Dhill425
Very disappointing to discover the worst cooked 8oz filet I have ever tasted in my life. No one should ever destroy a cut of meat like that. Couldn't even eat it - it was so bad. Tasted like it was pan fried in 10oz of lard with grease dripping out of it, Calamari was so under cooked that it was raw under the breading. Good news was the drinks were strong enough to kill the taste. Our server was VERY sorry and offered to bring other foods but we declined her offer fearing it could get even worst. She worked very hard to take good care of her and the problem was not her fault. The kitchen owns this one. We took good care of our server for her efforts.
3. Mount Dora Pizza and Subs
Overall Ratings
4 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Steve M
What's all the fuss about this place?! At best the pizza is average, the salad is lousy iceberg lettuce, the beer on tap is Bud and the service is poor. If this was the only option in town then you might think it's better than it is but as someone visiting the area it's pretty weak. I wouldn't bother stopping again.
2. Cafe Gianni
Overall Ratings
4 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By J P
Cafe Gianni Italian Restaurant is a must visit if you are anywhere Mount Dora. Chef Gianni, chef owner, does not over complicate his dishes with unnecessary trendy twists on classics; he creates dishes from scratch with high quality ingredients which you can taste with every bite. The Veal Marsala was perfectly cooked with Marsala sauce and mushrooms.Rigatoni Puttanesca with homemade sausage was bursting with flavors; garlic, anchovies and peppers. If you LOVE anchovies, you just order this dish. They do not overpower the dish, they are the perfect balance of flavors. The Linguini Fra-Diavola - mussels & linguini in spicy marinara sauce - my husband said it was the best he has ever had, anywhere, including Italy. Dinner came with unlimited garlic bread, which was difficult to difficult to stop eating because it was so good! Dessert was homemade Tiramisu and Cannolis, excellent presentation and a must to order! Tiramisu is a generous serving enough for several people to share if everyone wants a few bites! The Cannoli and filling are homemade and come 3 mini cannoli to an order. Perfect to share! Service was spot-on with friendly attentive servers. Chef Gianni made the rounds of the dining room checking with diners which was such a nice touch you do not get in chain restaurants or more pretentious dining. For incredible homemade Italian food, reasonably priced, you must try Cafe Gianni. You will NOT leave hungry and you will find yourself wanting to plan your next visit!
1. Angelo's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By gjvision
The chicken piccata was a generous portion but could have used more sauce. It was perhaps overpriced at $17. The cheese ravioli plate was a less generous portion but was also less at $13. The food was all tepid when delivered. We did like the garlic rolls which are a dense chewy white roll with olive oil and lots of chopped fresh garlic poured over top. We broke our rolls and dipped them into the oil garlic mix that was on the plate. Very good! Took quite a while each time to receive the next course. We were waiting and growing impatient by the time it arrived. The restaurant was not very busy by 6:30 PM but it was a Tuesday and perhaps that explains it.
