Ferrucci Ristorante was opened by Mike Ferrucci in 1995 as a small mom-and-pop Italian spot with…read morejust 60 seats. It's since grown to a 150-seat restaurant at 301 Harrison Ave in downtown Panama City. Mike has since retired and handed the restaurant off to new owner Matt Harbison, who's kept it going. It holds a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award and has been called the best restaurant in Bay County by locals. The food lives up to that reputation. We started with the fresh mozzarella ball appetizer with prosciutto and peppers, along with the bruschetta -- both great openers that set the tone for the rest of the meal. The homemade pasta is clearly a point of pride and it shows -- the spaghetti bolognese was rich and well balanced, and the chicken parm was done right, with fresh mozzarella melted over a well-breaded cutlet. Grilled shrimp was a great lighter option alongside the heavier pasta dishes. Finished with the ricotta cheesecake, a nice twist on the usual cheesecake that leans into the restaurant's Italian roots rather than playing it safe. A genuine downtown Panama City institution, and the homemade pasta alone makes it worth the visit.

I visited this venue a few weeks ago and was not impressed with the food or service. The location…read moreand interior were great. Located in downtown Panama City, it's in heart of the city and there a lot of stuff to walk to and visit like bars and a really neat retro arcade. As for the food, not impressed. I got the fettuccine Alfredo. It was decent but not remarkable. For dessert, I got the cheesecake and that was not very good. However, I must put an asterisk to the dessert--it was a ricotta cheesecake. I prefer cheesecakes made with cream cheese. You might enjoy the ricotta style; I do not. The service was an acceptable. She checked on me regularly but wasn't friendly in the sense that she engaged me with friendly greetings when I sat down. She didn't say anything like, "Welcome to Ferrucci's. Etc..". The most egregious demerit about the service was when the cheesecake was delivered. The person who delivered it looked like one of the kitchen staff and the spine of the spoon was touching the cheesecake (see pictures). That may not be a big deal to some, but to me is unprofessional. The hostess staff was awesome! They got me seated in about 5 minutes by doing a quick cleanup on a nearby table. Very happy with that. I didn't finish any of the main course or dessert. I had it boxed, paid the bill and split. When I got to the hotel, I dumped it because I wasn't excited about eating it as a leftover. Italian food is my favorite and if I don't want the leftovers, it wasn't that remarkable. I might try it again when I'm back in town. The kitchen and wait staff may have had an "off" night. We'll see.

My goodness... This was a tough one, because I've had to…read morethink back on all my past Italian restaurant experiences to really make sure I'm judging this fairly... And... Well the Pescatore pasta here has to be the best seafood pasta I've ever had in my whole life. I'm comparing this to my experiences in New York by the way. Every bite, I couldn't help but say something positive. Anyway, that aside, customer service was great! The garlic knots were delicious. And the beef carpacio was super good. I highly recommend coming here, and I know I'll be back every time I can.

This is quite honestly the best Italian food that I have ever had in my life, everything was so…read morefresh & flavorful. I would eat here every day if I could, I want to wrap this place up with me and take it home. This place is a must go to if you're tired of eating seafood every night.

Amazing food and Service. Well presented, fresh flowers. Located in Casco Viejo, great rooftops all…read morearound.

Lasagna was amazing- they even had a GF pasta option which was not only impressive but delicious…read more Service was friendly, courteous, professional. Priced well and good variety of menu items. Something for everyone. Great atmosphere.

The service from Don was just as incredible as the food! Their pizza is great, and we loved…read moreeverything we ordered! The staff is very accommodating for vegetarians!

Paparazzi Pizza was one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. The service was…read moreexceptional--everyone was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. We never had to ask for a single thing because the staff was always one step ahead, making sure we had everything we needed. The food was just as impressive. We ordered a whole pepperoni pizza, and it was outstanding with a perfectly crisp crust and great flavor. We also tried the chicken parmesan sub, and it tasted like the bread and marinara sauce were homemade. It was absolutely delicious. We went around 1:00 p.m. on a Saturday, and it was perfect. There were only a few other customers, so it was quiet, relaxing, and easy to enjoy our meal. The restaurant was also spotless, which really stood out. Great food, amazing service, and a clean, welcoming atmosphere. We look forward to coming back next year and highly recommend Paparazzi Pizza to anyone looking for an excellent local pizza spot!

Pana Roma is closed until 2026 when they reopen in Sweet Bay…read more We can't wait until they reopen in the Sweet Bay community, but we hope their prices do not sky rocket since Sweet Bay is a more expensive community in Bay County.

It's 5:45 pm on a Friday & very busy. maybe 10 -12 tables. The reviews are all good. So I'm going…read moreto try the carbonara & Kris is having bolognese with a side of meatballs. We walked in just as a table of 9 sat down. Something tells me it will be awhile before we eat. Not so, food came out relatively quickly. Carbonara & bolognese were good. Meatball was nice & moist but not much flavor. Overall this place rocks. Our waitress was awesome.

Great service! Super clean! Calzone was yummy and large…read moreenough for two people. My boys loved the meatball sub, too!

Great place for pizzas, wings, and salads! Everything you'd want for a casual lunch. We had the…read moremargherita, pineapple express, and plain cheese. Also tried the caesar salad and the garlic and parmesan wing--everything was delicious and so satisfying! Loved the playlist, too :) Our server was great and super accommodating for our large party. Would love to come back when we're in town!

This is a lovely place for a date night. The food is outstanding in the service has always been…read moreremarkable. It's a little bit pricey, but well worth the money! We go to this restaurant every time we come to PCB

We made reservations to eat at Firefly on our last day of vacation and the food did not disappoint…read more We were sat very close to the door at a high top which is most likely because there was 7 of us which I honestly didn't care for but our server checked on us regularly and our food came out perfectly cooked. The Cesar salad was so so good and we enjoyed it along with the cheese bowl it came in!! 10/10 The fish was made perfectly and had amazing flavor, the Elk was made perfectly and we enjoyed it.

Best pizza in Panama City by a longshot! My friend, who is…read morefrom Chicago & pizza aficionado told us to go here. Place is a cozy little charming local dive bar if you will. Immediately you know, it's gonna be a good place because of the smell. We ordered the meat monster large, and they are massive portions. They go way overboard on the toppings. The red sauce is perfect! That makes the whole pizza. We asked for extra crispy in the crust came out perfect. Not too thin, not too thick. Waitress was so nice, said that it was the best cheesecake in town and in fact, my husband agreed it was fabulous and it's enough for three people. I'm not exaggerating. We will be back. This is my new go to and I am a local born and raised in Panama City now live in Atlanta.

My family moved to Bay County, Florida in 2020. We are from Philadelphia area. It's been very…read moredifficult to find good pizza here. I'm a little annoyed that I hadn't tried New York's famous pizza sooner. I learned that most things that claim NY style or Philly style are not usually good, but this pizza is delicious! I had a pepperoni pizza and buffalo wings and I can't wait to try a calzone! I loved the restaurant ambiance too, it really reminded me of walking in a mom and pop pizza place in NJ! The lady who was doing counter service was wonderful and we will be back!

Incredible pizza. Best around! Friendly staff. A must try! Outside dining and pet friendly…read more You can dine inside. Can't wait to try the lasagna.

Good food. We are locals and have been coming here since 2017…read moreEverything came out great as per usual except for the Bianca White Pizza. The second ingredient on the pizza is chicken. Of course our expectation would be to get maybe half a breast worth of chicken on a near $30 extra large, 16" pizza. No dice. We got at most 2 oz of chicken on the entire thing. Of course we asked if we could have more chicken - as we didn't order a cheese bread. Our server protested claiming this is how it is made, despite that not being the case every time we have ever come to get dinner. After getting our bill we were charged for the additional chicken. I wouldn't have any issue with it if we didn't pay almost $30 for a chicken pizza, and we got even a marginal amount of chicken. But this was a sprinkle of chicken. Other than that very good food and we will come back regardless, but certainly will not be ordering the cheese bread with a dash of chicken AKA the Bianca White

Excellent food, great atmosphere, and the service is good! We have a couple servers we are partial…read moreto.

Service from Sarah was fantastic the food was superb thanks for the recommendation Sarah I highly…read morerecommend stopping here if you are in the area Todd