This places wonderful food is delightful and filling,I have been here sampling through the menu for 2 weeks now.The food here does not take out well and must be enjoyed in their wonderful restaurant.What saddens me is the service is lacking, I have been given the wrong dish and argued with about the miscommunication.Today I was told I could order an item which I enjoy a lot that’s featured on happy hour the bruschetta which is so refreshing.To be picked up.Who ever was assisting me made it an issue on me arriving.I have been given incorrect orders before and argued with.I really enjoy the food and most of the staff but with how uncomfortable I was made to feel today I will not be returning to this place. I do not like having arguments over orders.I do recommend the lemoncello flutes for anyone visiting.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Calamari, Pasta Bolognese
Kay
One of my favorite restaurants. Top notch food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Capellini with Shrimp Lump Crab Arugula and Tomato, Tuna Tartare, Tiramisu
Susan Ketcham
Our first time here to this surprise gem of a restaurant. We arrived ahead of our party and sat at the bar for a drink and were greeted so warmly by the staff, served quickly while she chatted amiably with us. Once our friends arrived we were seated outside to enjoy the warmth of the evening. Our waiter Bill, shared the specials with us with a smile and humor. Our friends who have been here before requested Bill because he is fun and chatty. The food was fabulous fresh and so tasty. Mare Terra is a bit hidden off of Rt 41 but it's so worth going. Ask for Bill and you'll have great service and a wonderful evening out. A singer was inside and sounded really lovely when we passed through the restaurant but we couldn't hear her outdoors. Plenty of parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Choices
Very slow service at fairly elevated prices. Pleasant wait staff. Large portions, but volume does not replace finesse. Good restaurant, but too many tables for too many complex dishes. Can't knock it, but can't recommend it.
MichaelP
It was our second time in two weeks dining at MareTerra, and both visits were great. Wonderful, attentive service, great food and a nice modern atmosphere made for an excellent dining experience. Of particular note on our second visit was our waiter Bill. He was knowledgeable, personable, and a true credit to the restaurant. We will definitely be back on our next visit to SW Florida, and have told our local friends about it too!
ReidD
We were a party of 7. All guests loved their meals. Five of the diners were first timers and will definitely return. My wife and I have it as a regular stop. Very good and highly recommended.
2nd visit here. We love the open modern decor, spacious seating and great service from the host staff, waitstaff and management. I enjoyed the grilled Salmon, my husband had the mushroom ravioli with a delicious sauce.
LarryM
Our table opted for the “First Seating “ menu. The Caesar salad was lacking in dressing., and The Branzino was short on flavor. We felt that this dining experience was an off-night as prior experiences had been very favorable. We will revisit Mare Terra at a later date.
Clara Blackard
We had a very delicious Early Bird menu tonite at this beautiful restaurant.We had a very delicious large Caesar Salad. Two of us had the Branzine which melted our mouths, flavorful, one whole fish. The vegetables were so good and the carrots delicious. Then the Tiramisu.??All for $33 Which is a bargain in Naples. It was second visit but it will go our regular rotation. The waitstaff is on point. Owner comes to your table to make sure all is good!I highly recommend this place but do make reservations. For the early dining do a walk in?We always make an reservation.??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MikeL
We love this place. The food is excellent. Went on a very busy Saturday night so it was a bit hectic and the noise level was high but hey, everyone was having a nice time. Top of our list of places to eat. Hats off to Phil for his kind patience and great service.
The staff is extremely well trained and the food is excellent. We sat inside which was inviting and very comfortable, but they also have outside seating. We highly recommend MareTerra.
RogerS
We all had a pasta dish and 3 of them were very good. 2 Ravioli dishes and another pasta in bolognese. I had the capillini with crab and shrimp. It came without any crab and pasta was swimming in a broth. I mentioned the missing crab and they proceeded to bring me a good amount to add to my pasta. I didn't mention the broth as I didn't want disrupt the others dinner. It was tasty just seemed like the chef didn't make it correctly. We've had good experiences here so chalk it up to an off night for 1 dish.
We had a wonderful experience Highly recommend Emily at the bar is delightful as always The wait staff was excellent The food delicious And it's always a treat to speak with the owner Sal Overall fun night!
FrankieP
THE BEST restaurant in Bonita Springs. Food , service and atmosphere is unapparelled. Outstanding Happy Hour, First Seating option, and standard menu caters to all clientele. Live entertainment on weekends provides additional ambiance for outdoor diners. You must see Maurice Lomonaco perform live, you will be amazed by his world class talent. Bellissimo!!!
First time here and we will definitely be back! The food was outstanding, service was great! Authentic Italian dining. The Pappardelle was incredible! My husband had the Ossobuco and loved it. Our friends both had the seabass and raved about it! Great place! We look forward to dining there again!
This places wonderful food is delightful and filling,I have been here sampling through the menu for 2 weeks now.The food here does not take out well and must be enjoyed in their wonderful restaurant.What saddens me is the service is lacking, I have been given the wrong dish and argued with about the miscommunication.Today I was told I could order an item which I enjoy a lot that’s featured on happy hour the bruschetta which is so refreshing.To be picked up.Who ever was assisting me made it an issue on me arriving.I have been given incorrect orders before and argued with.I really enjoy the food and most of the staff but with how uncomfortable I was made to feel today I will not be returning to this place. I do not like having arguments over orders.I do recommend the lemoncello flutes for anyone visiting.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Calamari, Pasta Bolognese
One of my favorite restaurants. Top notch food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Capellini with Shrimp Lump Crab Arugula and Tomato, Tuna Tartare, Tiramisu
Our first time here to this surprise gem of a restaurant. We arrived ahead of our party and sat at the bar for a drink and were greeted so warmly by the staff, served quickly while she chatted amiably with us. Once our friends arrived we were seated outside to enjoy the warmth of the evening. Our waiter Bill, shared the specials with us with a smile and humor. Our friends who have been here before requested Bill because he is fun and chatty. The food was fabulous fresh and so tasty. Mare Terra is a bit hidden off of Rt 41 but it's so worth going. Ask for Bill and you'll have great service and a wonderful evening out. A singer was inside and sounded really lovely when we passed through the restaurant but we couldn't hear her outdoors. Plenty of parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very slow service at fairly elevated prices. Pleasant wait staff. Large portions, but volume does not replace finesse. Good restaurant, but too many tables for too many complex dishes. Can't knock it, but can't recommend it.
It was our second time in two weeks dining at MareTerra, and both visits were great. Wonderful, attentive service, great food and a nice modern atmosphere made for an excellent dining experience. Of particular note on our second visit was our waiter Bill. He was knowledgeable, personable, and a true credit to the restaurant. We will definitely be back on our next visit to SW Florida, and have told our local friends about it too!
We were a party of 7. All guests loved their meals. Five of the diners were first timers and will definitely return. My wife and I have it as a regular stop. Very good and highly recommended.
2nd visit here. We love the open modern decor, spacious seating and great service from the host staff, waitstaff and management. I enjoyed the grilled Salmon, my husband had the mushroom ravioli with a delicious sauce.
Our table opted for the “First Seating “ menu. The Caesar salad was lacking in dressing., and The Branzino was short on flavor. We felt that this dining experience was an off-night as prior experiences had been very favorable. We will revisit Mare Terra at a later date.
We had a very delicious Early Bird menu tonite at this beautiful restaurant.We had a very delicious large Caesar Salad. Two of us had the Branzine which melted our mouths, flavorful, one whole fish. The vegetables were so good and the carrots delicious. Then the Tiramisu.??All for $33 Which is a bargain in Naples. It was second visit but it will go our regular rotation. The waitstaff is on point. Owner comes to your table to make sure all is good!I highly recommend this place but do make reservations. For the early dining do a walk in?We always make an reservation.??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love this place. The food is excellent. Went on a very busy Saturday night so it was a bit hectic and the noise level was high but hey, everyone was having a nice time. Top of our list of places to eat. Hats off to Phil for his kind patience and great service.
Restaurantji Recommends
The staff is extremely well trained and the food is excellent. We sat inside which was inviting and very comfortable, but they also have outside seating. We highly recommend MareTerra.
We all had a pasta dish and 3 of them were very good. 2 Ravioli dishes and another pasta in bolognese. I had the capillini with crab and shrimp. It came without any crab and pasta was swimming in a broth. I mentioned the missing crab and they proceeded to bring me a good amount to add to my pasta. I didn't mention the broth as I didn't want disrupt the others dinner. It was tasty just seemed like the chef didn't make it correctly. We've had good experiences here so chalk it up to an off night for 1 dish.
We had a wonderful experience Highly recommend Emily at the bar is delightful as always The wait staff was excellent The food delicious And it's always a treat to speak with the owner Sal Overall fun night!
THE BEST restaurant in Bonita Springs. Food , service and atmosphere is unapparelled. Outstanding Happy Hour, First Seating option, and standard menu caters to all clientele. Live entertainment on weekends provides additional ambiance for outdoor diners. You must see Maurice Lomonaco perform live, you will be amazed by his world class talent. Bellissimo!!!
First time here and we will definitely be back! The food was outstanding, service was great! Authentic Italian dining. The Pappardelle was incredible! My husband had the Ossobuco and loved it. Our friends both had the seabass and raved about it! Great place! We look forward to dining there again!