Lillo’s Tuscan Grille

A Gulf Breeze institution with roots stretching back to 1948, Lillo’s Tuscan Grille returned home to Gulf Breeze proper in 2018 after decades serving the coast. Nestled at the Quality Inn with sweeping sunset views over Santa Rosa Sound, this family legacy restaurant serves from-scratch Italian classics — hand-rolled meatballs, house-made sausage, homemade sauces — alongside Gulf seafood and wood-fired pizzas. A romantic patio and live lounge music round out the experience.