Pizza Restaurants in Naples, Florida

About 15 miles from Naples, Florida sits Picayune Strand State Forest. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Forestry reports this ecosystem contains "cypress strands, wet prairie, and pine flatwoods in the lowlands and subtropical hardwood hammocks in the uplands." Although logged in the 40's, 50's and again in the '60's, "some remnant trees are over 100 years old." Walk the 3.2 mile Sabal Palm Hiking Trail with opportunities to view hairy woodpeckers and red-cockaded woodpeckers. Finish your day in Picayune Strand State Forest and treat yourself to a pizza in Naples, Florida.

Cosmos Italian Cafe and Pizzeria

Dine on old family recipes made with fresh ingredients, including homemade pasta, at Cosmos Italian Cafe and Pizzeria. Conveniently located only a half mile north of popular 5th Avenue. This pizza restaurant in Naples, Florida hand tosses each ball of dough to create their 16 inch thin crust pies. Create your own pizza or choose from one of their creative menu selections like the Eggplant Napoli Pizza with eggplant, ricotta, tomato, garlic, mozzarella and tomato sauce. Cosmos Italian Cafe and Pizzeria opens Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. and Saturdays at 4p.m., closing hours vary. Patio seating available.

Cosmos Italian Cafe and Pizzeria
536 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, Fl 34102
(239) 262-8181
cosmospizzanaples.com

Alvino's Pizzeria

Alvino's Pizzera wants you to know their "authentic, New Jersey restaurant in Naples, Florida makes more than just pizza"; they feature "homemade meatballs, pasta sauce and lasagna." Alvino's offers thin or thick crust pizza with gourmet toppings like Capricola, gorgonzola and artichokes. Alvino's Pizzera opens Monday at 4p.m and closes whenever. However, Tuesday through Friday they serve from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The owners suggest completing your meal with a piece of "decadent triple chocolate cheese cake."

Alvino's Pizzeria
8793 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, FL 34012
(239) 417-2939
alvinospizzeria.com

Giovanni Italian Restaurant

Authentic Central and Southern Italian Cuisine lines the menu at Giovanni Italian Restaurant in Naples, Florida. This family owned restaurant serves pizza, pasta and so much more. Dress casual and expect to pay moderate prices in their intimate and warm family atmosphere. A three course dinner at Giovanni Italian Restaurant might include the Antipasto Caldo appetizer, the Minestrone Soup followed by the Ravioli di Formaggio. Dine on Giovanni Italian Restaurant serves lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Giovanni Italian Restaurant
5975 Pine Ridge Rd
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 353-9440
giovanni-naples.com

Resources

Florida Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry: Picayune Strand State Forest

Article Written By Victoria Weinblatt

Victoria Weinblatt began writing articles in 2007 with articles published on LIVESTRONG.COM, the Daily Puppy, eHow and other Web sites. She is a licensed massage therapist and real estate agent as well as a certified yoga instructor and English teacher. She received her degree in natural resources from Michigan State University.

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