The most delicious and perfectly cooked filet I've ever had! The whole meal was out of this world! My neighbor's family and mine still talk about how outstanding it was. Next trip to FL I will be returning. Not only were the steaks top knotch but so was the perfectly cooked sides and veggies, delicious salad and exquisite desserts. Kids still rave about it as well. It could not have been a better meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Balls Poop
Bad experience, owner doesn't know how to use the space bar after hitting the period key. 0/10 would not visit this restaurant again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Neil E T.
Petars is a hidden location with terrific food and service. Equal amount of seating outside as inside, weather permitting. It is a return spot for us anytime we are in Bonita Springs area. Creative, tasty entrees and good sized portions. Prices reasonable.
Steven O.
We came back to Petar's for the second time and were not disappointed.... The food was excellent - the triple tail fish was prepare perfectly and the lasagna was just delicious! Our server Mark was amazing and very energetic and very enthusiastic! He even gave us some places to go eat on our next trip! They only serve beer and wine for now but are working on a liquor license. We would definitely recommend trying Petar's if you enjoy quality food! We will come back whenever we are in the area!!
Max
WARNING H2B WORKERS.As an H-2B visa worker who spent 4 months at Petar’s Restaurant, I feel compelled to share my experience to alert others considering similar positions. Working under owner and head chef Petar al Kurdi was nothing short of a nightmare.First and foremost, there was no employment contract provided, leaving us vulnerable to exploitation. Fair wages were non-existent, with fluctuating work hours ranging from 5 to 6 hours a day during the supposed "high season," which never materialized. Despite the bustling dining scene in Bonita Springs/Naples, FL, our restaurant remained eerily quiet. The start of the season it was 40 to 80 covers and he considered it was busy. The highest part of the season was anywhere from 80-120 and on rare occasions 140 covers which is not busy at all specially with the amount of people working in the restaurant.The working conditions were deplorable. Petar's erratic behavior made the environment toxic, as he consistently belittled and snapped at employees. Transportation wasn't provided, and the suggestion to "ride a bike" for 1.5 hours was ludicrous. There were no breaks or family meals, and leaving the premises—even for essentials like water—resulted in baseless accusations of theft. (I’m going to attach the childish warning he made me sign).Petar's frugality extended to basic necessities like water and food. The lack of support extended beyond him, with his second-in-command and his wife contributing to a hostile work atmosphere. I was finally fired on january 31st thank god! I stayed in Bonita Springs all the way to March 12 dining in several restaurants in Naples and Bonita springs and they were all packed. My colleagues kept on suffering in the restaurant. Petar’s remained the same, the same rotation of clientele he has is what keeps the restaurant going.To one of my colleagues who had asked for permission to go to her country for family matters he said yes at first. Thenhe asked for her recipes for the new desserts that she brought to the restaurant of her own making. She said she could train her staff and sell him the recipes for a fair price to which he reacted in retaliation and denied her request to go for a brief visit to her home and accused her of creating drama at work.It's clear Petar takes advantage of our visa status, knowing quitting means restarting the arduous process from scratch. Many H-2B and J-1 workers before us left prematurely due to similar mistreatment.In conclusion, Petar’s Restaurant is not worth the hardship endured. I urge prospective H-2B workers to steer clear of this place. Him and his wife only care about themselves and themselves only. They don’t even care about the customer experience just rotating tables for profit. The only similarity to a fine dining in this place are the prices.
Meredith S.
Super chic little spot! Watch the chef and crew prepare all the meals and taste the freshness - so so good and indulgent
Jeanne V.
Great food and service. Can hear each other and so fun! I will definitely have our family eat there again soon.
R B.
Salmon was under cooked Everything else was good Service was great Everyone was very attentive Ambience was nice but nothing special
Mary L.
Great Italian family restaurant. Traditional good recipes. Customer service was excellent! Attention to detail, answering questions about the menu was good. No one rushed us thru dinner either. Would recommend to friends,
Alisa W.
This place was exceptional! The service was quick & friendly & the restaurant was quaint & comfortable. The brunch menu is small but not overwhelming with just the perfect amount of options. The crepes are hands down the best I've ever had. The omelette are super fluffy & you can build your own. Best meal I had in Bonita! I can't wait to return! We've told the entire neighborhood about this place.
Excellent cooked from scratch resturant with spice combinations that reminds me of Friuli heritage. Will visit again this season.
Tracey Sarn
If I could give 10 stars I would. We had a reservation, thankfully! This place was packed. Open kitchen, husband and wife owned and operated. They are there and everything is on point. Our server was Mark! What an amazing experience meeting him. He is so passionate about the food and his knowledge and presentation of explaining the courses and how he craves questions so he can inform you to select the right and best dish for you. The food is spectacular. I had the Mediterranean salad which was so fresh and vibrant. The hubby had the Cesar salad with white anchovies and homemade croutons. How can it get better? Well, we both had the triple tail. Difference was what it came with. Hubby had corn purée with kernels of corn I had it with spectacular spinach and mushroom risotto. Holy goodness. The spinach and mushrooms took center stage. Then dessert! Well! Yummalicious. Chocolate cakes 80% dark chocolate with a drizzle of caramel. I indulged with the peaches and cream crepes. I can’t even tell you how fresh and scrumptious this was!!! We are making it a staple. Get a reservation at the bar to watch the magic come to life. If you can’t get the bar then make sure to ask for Mark, he takes your dining to the next level!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Papi G.
Food was a 9. Service was a 9. Ambiance at the outdoor seating was a 0. Our table was right next to the Bahia Bowl tables. They would have been better off eliminating this table rather than subjecting their guests to the Bahia Bowl crowd. If you can get a reservation for inside seating your experience will be much better than ours!
Harvey J.
All I can say is WOW! We have been to Petar's several times and have never been disappointed. The owners take pride in their work and it shows. I would compare their dinners to the more expensive restaurants in downtown Naples where you would pay double. Save your money and go north to Bonita Springs. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Zak K.
Family owned and operated. Great food and atmosphere. Seating is limited so call for a reservation.
The most delicious and perfectly cooked filet I've ever had! The whole meal was out of this world! My neighbor's family and mine still talk about how outstanding it was. Next trip to FL I will be returning. Not only were the steaks top knotch but so was the perfectly cooked sides and veggies, delicious salad and exquisite desserts. Kids still rave about it as well. It could not have been a better meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bad experience, owner doesn't know how to use the space bar after hitting the period key. 0/10 would not visit this restaurant again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Petars is a hidden location with terrific food and service. Equal amount of seating outside as inside, weather permitting. It is a return spot for us anytime we are in Bonita Springs area. Creative, tasty entrees and good sized portions. Prices reasonable.
We came back to Petar's for the second time and were not disappointed.... The food was excellent - the triple tail fish was prepare perfectly and the lasagna was just delicious! Our server Mark was amazing and very energetic and very enthusiastic! He even gave us some places to go eat on our next trip! They only serve beer and wine for now but are working on a liquor license. We would definitely recommend trying Petar's if you enjoy quality food! We will come back whenever we are in the area!!
WARNING H2B WORKERS.As an H-2B visa worker who spent 4 months at Petar’s Restaurant, I feel compelled to share my experience to alert others considering similar positions. Working under owner and head chef Petar al Kurdi was nothing short of a nightmare.First and foremost, there was no employment contract provided, leaving us vulnerable to exploitation. Fair wages were non-existent, with fluctuating work hours ranging from 5 to 6 hours a day during the supposed "high season," which never materialized. Despite the bustling dining scene in Bonita Springs/Naples, FL, our restaurant remained eerily quiet. The start of the season it was 40 to 80 covers and he considered it was busy. The highest part of the season was anywhere from 80-120 and on rare occasions 140 covers which is not busy at all specially with the amount of people working in the restaurant.The working conditions were deplorable. Petar's erratic behavior made the environment toxic, as he consistently belittled and snapped at employees. Transportation wasn't provided, and the suggestion to "ride a bike" for 1.5 hours was ludicrous. There were no breaks or family meals, and leaving the premises—even for essentials like water—resulted in baseless accusations of theft. (I’m going to attach the childish warning he made me sign).Petar's frugality extended to basic necessities like water and food. The lack of support extended beyond him, with his second-in-command and his wife contributing to a hostile work atmosphere. I was finally fired on january 31st thank god! I stayed in Bonita Springs all the way to March 12 dining in several restaurants in Naples and Bonita springs and they were all packed. My colleagues kept on suffering in the restaurant. Petar’s remained the same, the same rotation of clientele he has is what keeps the restaurant going.To one of my colleagues who had asked for permission to go to her country for family matters he said yes at first. Thenhe asked for her recipes for the new desserts that she brought to the restaurant of her own making. She said she could train her staff and sell him the recipes for a fair price to which he reacted in retaliation and denied her request to go for a brief visit to her home and accused her of creating drama at work.It's clear Petar takes advantage of our visa status, knowing quitting means restarting the arduous process from scratch. Many H-2B and J-1 workers before us left prematurely due to similar mistreatment.In conclusion, Petar’s Restaurant is not worth the hardship endured. I urge prospective H-2B workers to steer clear of this place. Him and his wife only care about themselves and themselves only. They don’t even care about the customer experience just rotating tables for profit. The only similarity to a fine dining in this place are the prices.
Super chic little spot! Watch the chef and crew prepare all the meals and taste the freshness - so so good and indulgent
Great food and service. Can hear each other and so fun! I will definitely have our family eat there again soon.
Salmon was under cooked Everything else was good Service was great Everyone was very attentive Ambience was nice but nothing special
Great Italian family restaurant. Traditional good recipes. Customer service was excellent! Attention to detail, answering questions about the menu was good. No one rushed us thru dinner either. Would recommend to friends,
This place was exceptional! The service was quick & friendly & the restaurant was quaint & comfortable. The brunch menu is small but not overwhelming with just the perfect amount of options. The crepes are hands down the best I've ever had. The omelette are super fluffy & you can build your own. Best meal I had in Bonita! I can't wait to return! We've told the entire neighborhood about this place.
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent cooked from scratch resturant with spice combinations that reminds me of Friuli heritage. Will visit again this season.
If I could give 10 stars I would. We had a reservation, thankfully! This place was packed. Open kitchen, husband and wife owned and operated. They are there and everything is on point. Our server was Mark! What an amazing experience meeting him. He is so passionate about the food and his knowledge and presentation of explaining the courses and how he craves questions so he can inform you to select the right and best dish for you. The food is spectacular. I had the Mediterranean salad which was so fresh and vibrant. The hubby had the Cesar salad with white anchovies and homemade croutons. How can it get better? Well, we both had the triple tail. Difference was what it came with. Hubby had corn purée with kernels of corn I had it with spectacular spinach and mushroom risotto. Holy goodness. The spinach and mushrooms took center stage. Then dessert! Well! Yummalicious. Chocolate cakes 80% dark chocolate with a drizzle of caramel. I indulged with the peaches and cream crepes. I can’t even tell you how fresh and scrumptious this was!!! We are making it a staple. Get a reservation at the bar to watch the magic come to life. If you can’t get the bar then make sure to ask for Mark, he takes your dining to the next level!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was a 9. Service was a 9. Ambiance at the outdoor seating was a 0. Our table was right next to the Bahia Bowl tables. They would have been better off eliminating this table rather than subjecting their guests to the Bahia Bowl crowd. If you can get a reservation for inside seating your experience will be much better than ours!
All I can say is WOW! We have been to Petar's several times and have never been disappointed. The owners take pride in their work and it shows. I would compare their dinners to the more expensive restaurants in downtown Naples where you would pay double. Save your money and go north to Bonita Springs. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Family owned and operated. Great food and atmosphere. Seating is limited so call for a reservation.