The 12 Best Italian Restaurants Near Oakland Park

Updated: June 7, 2022

Feel like a wood-fired pizza or fresh pasta? Best head over to one of these great Italian spots in Oakland Park. Don’t waste time agonizing, we analyzed millions of reviews to bring you the best Italian options in Oakland Park. No matter which of these Italian gems you choose, good pasta and great pinot grigio are on the cards.

Find the perfect Italian restaurant

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Hoodline, 2018

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Best Italian Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale
USA Today

How was this list created?

Figuring out the best Italian restaurants can take awhile. The restaurants in this list rose to the top after we analyzed the Yelp and Google ratings for 16799 restaurants in Oakland Park, 823905 restaurant reviews, and exactly 790 lists and articles from experts at USA Today and Hoodline and more. All with some boam magic. These spots have been featured in USA Today - Best Italian Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale and Hoodline - Fort Lauderdale's 5 best spots to splurge on Italian food. We automatically update restaurants’ availability and services, so you can find a great meal no matter what. Restaurants can’t pay to show up on this list, so enjoy the best food with no agenda. Don’t sleep on the restaurants in this list.

Recurring questions

Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar and Cucina Caruso Italian Market are the highest-rated Italian restaurants for dessert in Oakland Park.

Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar, Cucina Caruso Italian Market, and Cafe Italia Authentic Italian Restaurant Fort Lauderdale are vegetarian-friendly Italian restaurants in Oakland Park.

Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar, Bufarella Genuine Italian Gourmet, and Cucina Caruso Italian Market are some of the highest-rated late-night Italian spots in Oakland Park.

Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas is the highest-rated upscale Italian restaurant in Oakland Park.

Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar, Bufarella Genuine Italian Gourmet, and Cucina Caruso Italian Market are the highest-rated Italian restaurants for a quick lunch in Oakland Park.

Drink pairing tips

Take tomato and arugula salad to the next level
Experts recommend pairing a tomato and arugula salad with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, a popular white wine.

Did you know?

A typical drink from Italy
Should you find yourself on the streets of Italy be sure to sample the local campari one of the country's most classic and popular drinks!
Who made the first pasta?
We can thank 5,000 .B.C. in China for the much beloved pasta.
The fastest eater
In 2020, Leah Shutkever became the world-record holder for the most lasagneeaten after eating 13 ounces in one sitting. This took place in Redditch, The United Kingdom.

Parking info

Oakland Parkis notorious for tricky parking. To make the hunt for parking easier, we’ve partnered with a cutting-edge digital parking reservation system, Spothero, that enables you to book a spot in advance before you visit your chosen Italian spot.