★★★★★
A downtown Jax classic. The veal parm is enormous and the lasagna is exactly what you want it to be. Service was friendly and fast, even at a packed lunch.
Italian Restaurants · Downtown · Jacksonville
Casa Dora Italian Cusine
& Pizzeria
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The place
Casa Dora Italian Cusine & Pizzeria is a family-run Italian restaurant at 108 E Forsyth Street in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. The dining room is a homey, art-adorned space serving traditional southern Italian fare, hand-tossed pizza, and a curated wine list. The kitchen is known for veal parmigiana, lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo, and New York–style pizza by the slice. Casa Dora has operated downtown for more than 40 years and is a longtime lunch favorite of office workers, jurors, and courthouse staff. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery, and rates 4.4 stars across 1,329 Google reviews. The restaurant is a short walk from the Florida Theatre and the Duval County Courthouse, with Skyway access at Hogan Street and Jefferson Street.
Tucked into a historic storefront on East Forsyth Street, Casa Dora has been a downtown Jacksonville institution for over four decades. The dining room — warm lighting, white tablecloths, framed Italian prints — feels frozen in the best possible way, drawing courthouse regulars, business-lunch crowds, and theatergoers heading to the Florida Theatre a block away.
Order what the regulars order. The veal parmigiana, lasagna, and fettuccine Alfredo are the dishes most named in reviews, and the hand-tossed New York–style pizza holds its own against any in the city. Lunch specials are generous and fast, and the house Chianti is fairly priced. Garlic rolls arrive before you've finished sitting down.
Casa Dora takes reservations and walk-ins, with most parties seated quickly outside of the noon courthouse rush. Street parking on Forsyth and nearby pay lots cover the block; the restaurant is also a short walk from the Hogan Street and Jefferson Street Skyway stations. Takeout and third-party delivery are available, and the kitchen accommodates vegetarian requests.
Downtown Jacksonville institution — 40+ years
Highly rated 4.4★ on Google with 1,329+ reviews
Hand-tossed New York–style pizza
Famous veal parmigiana and lasagna
What to expect
A homey, white-tablecloth Italian room with framed art, generous portions, and old-school table service. Expect a busy weekday lunch crowd from the nearby courthouse, quieter dinners, and classics done well: veal parm, lasagna, Alfredo, and New York–style pizza by the pie or slice.
Then come for the photos
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Old-school Italian done right. Garlic rolls came out hot, the Alfredo was rich without being heavy, and the bill was reasonable. We'll be back.
★★★★★
Best pizza slice downtown. Crust is thin and foldable, sauce is bright. The dining room feels like stepping back in time in the best way.
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Frequently asked
Does Casa Dora take reservations?
Yes — Casa Dora accepts reservations and walk-ins. Reservations are recommended for groups of four or more and on Friday and Saturday evenings. Call (904) 356-8282.
Is Casa Dora dog friendly?
Casa Dora is primarily an indoor dining room and is not generally dog-friendly. Service animals are welcome under ADA guidelines. Call ahead for sidewalk seating availability.
Where do I park near Casa Dora?
Metered street parking is available along East Forsyth Street, and several pay lots and garages sit within a block. The Hogan Street and Jefferson Street Skyway stations are a short walk away.
What are the most popular dishes at Casa Dora?
The most-recommended dishes in Google reviews are the veal parmigiana, lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo, chicken marsala, and the hand-tossed New York–style pizza. Garlic rolls are served before the meal.
What are Casa Dora's hours?
Casa Dora is open Monday–Friday 11am–9:30pm and Saturday 4pm–9:30pm. The restaurant is closed Sunday. Hours can vary on holidays — call (904) 356-8282 to confirm.
Does Casa Dora offer takeout or delivery?
Yes. Casa Dora offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery through major third-party services. Call (904) 356-8282 to place a pickup order directly with the restaurant.
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