I've always known about Naples (the italian part of florida) but holy shit did I just discover the real little italy of Florida. And guess what it's located in Gainesville. Italian Gator is spectacular, marvelous, absolutely bonkers. Firstly, i'm a female and the man who served the pizza complimented my friends and I. Not only was my ego boosted, but my appetite grew larger. I got my pizza is probably three seconds. Maybe four. The pepperoni pizza was a whirlwind. With the perfect amount of pepperoni to pizza ratio I would even strongly suggest this to vegans. But surprisingly enough, that was not the star of the show. The Garlic Knots are fucking spectacular. Like seriously spectacular. They're doughy, garlicky, and just overall perfect. Just perfect.

Italian Gator is a staple for Gainesville students, residents, and visitors. Did you even come to Gainesville if you didn't stop by for a slice?! This hole-in-the-wall spot has retained its usual charm and flavor despite exploding with popularity! If you want a slice for lunch, a slice post club, a slice because you're hungry, a slice because you're bored - Italian gator is always the answer. Their thin, crispy pizza slices have won hearts over so many years and their absolutely delicious pizza flavor has remained the same through it all! They keep their menu simple with a cheese or pepperoni slice, but both are the most incredible slices of pizza I've ever tasted! If you're ever in Gainesville for any reason, plsssss do yourself a favor and stop by for the best slice Florida has to offer! While you're at it, walk through the most beautiful campus you'll ever see

This is some seriously good pizza in Midtown! Italian Gator Italian is a takeout only spot that serves pizza by the slice. It is a walk up and order window type of spot. Located right next to Macdinton's and open very late, it is super convenient for late night grub. The line is usually long during peak hours, but it moves quickly and is always worth it. The slices are roughly $3-4 each and are a great size. You can order by the slice or order a whole 20" pie. They only offer cheese and pepperoni. Although they will occasionally have specials and garlic rolls. It is reminiscent of New York styled pizza and has a thin crust. It isn't floppy either and has a good undercarriage. The crust is cooked to perfection and isn't burnt. It is a little greasy, but in the best way. The cheese to sauce ratio is perfect! It isn't too saucy or too cheesy. The sauce has so much flavor and the blend of cheese on top is really good as well. The pepperonis they use are also really nice. They are larger and thinner than traditional pepperonis. Overall, Italian Gator will become one of my go to places in Midtown. The prices, quality, and flavor of the pizza is enough to keep me coming back. My roommate and I left pleasantly supersede with how satisfied it left us. Will most definitely be returning!!

Got some pizza here after a graduation. It was wonderful! We got two large pepperoni and cheese pizzas and they were huge! Definitely recommend this place!

Pizza was great and sauce was very tasty! Service was very attentive and fast. If you're on the go I would say it's a great option. They do not offer seating but it definitely gives that "NY corner pizza place" to the establishment. Will definitely be back for more :)

It is what it is! Rolling home on a cool Gainesville winter night, I was told at the restaurant where I work that this place was open til 2:00am!! I was going to see how crowded it was, and make my decision on the za accordingly. NO WAITING!!! I casually rolled up to the window and asked for two slices, he asked pepperoni or cheese, and I said BOTH! I paid and tipped with my card right at the window, he put both Italian dreams in a small box for me, and I happily pedaled away! Unfortunately, I do not have pictures of the slices, as I munched them upon entering my warm apartment! Gotta go back!

We get a whole cheese pizza and it's a tasty thin slice New York style. When they're busy it can take some time so order by phone when you can. My only quibble is I always forget which days they are closed. This place is a stand-outside window extremely popular with UF students.

Ask around on the University of Florida campus and I'm sure the students will confirm that Italian Gator Pizza is a most-stop after a long night out in midtown. Now while Florida is not particularly known for its pizza, nor is Italy known for their alligators, this is as close as you'll come to a NY style pizza slice in Gainesville. You can't beat the price or location of this window pizza shop. Remember to be nice to the workers, they have undoubtedly been hassled by some drunk college students earlier on in the night. This pizza definitely hit the spot and I plan to return the next time I am out late night in midtown Gainesville.

I once met a really cute waiter And damn how I wanted to date her I took her out for pizza But every boy that meets her She bats her lashes and says "see you later" So I needed something to bait her She said FL Pizza can frustrate her So I took her to Gainesville Which she now calls Amazeville Cuz of slices from Italian Gator! Someone wanted me to hang out in the Swamp with them. I was like, nah, See you later, I'm at Gator. When Italia something, you better listen, and Italia, this is damn good pizza. I hope you listen to what Italia. When you meet me, your Gaydar may go off, but personally, my Gator goes off when I get near this excellent late night Gainesville FL pizza. So this is very tasty pizza, and I enjoyed every bite. Better still, it's open til 3am, "manned" by the cute girl with lots of tats who was getting harrassed by a drunk guy (so I told him to GTFO and I think she was slightly grateful, but told me that she has to deal with this kind of thing almost constantly on weekend nights).... annnnyway, what kinda pizza do you expect late at night in a Florida college town? I mean FL pizza sucks....... but this one is great! Not world class... but then neither was your Uncle in my bedroom last night. If it was in New York or New Jersey or Buffalo or Detroit then I certainly wouldn't be able to give it five stars, obviously those places are home to the best pizza in the world, but if we're talking about Florida - and there's a lot of really bad Pizza down here - and this is actually really good pizza, so between this and a wonderful girl working here, and the crap that she has to put up with (drunks and abusive and harassing people), then there's no chance in the world I would not give it a five. It's not even too overpriced either. And if you're wondering what to get your gf for dinner... Gator one of these slices. Done with this review now. See you later, Italian Gator.