Deangelo's By The Sea, Melbourne Beach

Deangelo's by the Sea is committed to excelling at pizza. What makes a good pie? In this restaurant's opinion, it's authentic ingredients: San Marzano tomatoes, flour and extra-virgin olive oil from Naples, buffalo mozzarella, Sicilian sea salt—not to mention the specialized toppings. For many diners, toothsome, cheesy slices serve as the centerpiece of meals in the serene dining room or on the sunny patio.

For others, coveted dishes include al dente pasta, flavorful sauces, and lightly battered chicken and veal. The restaurant also makes use of fresh catches from the ocean, located just steps away. Start out with spicy mussels fra diavolo or stuffed clams casino, then order frutti di mare or shrimp scampi over linguine as an entree.