22 Best Italian Restaurants in Cape Coral

“We have been going to Gusto for years and have always had a fantastic experience. The food is always delicious with excellent presentation, and the people there are friendly as well. I highly recommend them!“

“What an Outstanding experience with Chef Jessica’s choice and personal touch on everything! Blackened redfish on risotto with a New Orleans flair was absolutely superb. This is truly a hidden gem in the basin. A must for a first class meal. Joe & Janis Bell“

“I can't say enough about this restaurant. The food was amazing. The atmosphere and love was beyond what you would expect. I can't wait to go back. I want to try every single dish on the menu. I read the review about the vodka sauce and the recovering alcoholic. Why the f....k would you even consider ordering that dish in the first place??? You are playing games with yourself. Really, you cried at the table?? The owners are hard working people. There are erasers on pencils for a reason. Or maybe you don't know what an eraser is. I would have thrown your a** out wah wah wah!! And the other idiot with the chicken wings, you don't come to an Italian restaurant and ask for chicken wings. Go to Kentucky Fried chicken you arsh hole! Anyway I loved the gnocchi with cream sauce, which is what I had. I needed to sample the gravy, (yes we Italians can it gravy), so I had a meatball too! Totally recommend! Jill the owner is the sweetest person you will ever meet. Make a reservation it fills up real fast!“

“My partner and I, both from Connecticut and New York, were blown away by how authentic this Italian restaurant felt! It was our first time at the location, and from the moment we stepped in, the ambience completely transported us to Italy. The cozy, intimate setting, paired with the subtle charm of the decor, made for an unforgettable dining experience.

The service was beyond amazing—friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The staff truly went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Every dish we tried was full of rich, traditional flavors that reminded us of the best Italian spots in the city. We left feeling excited and completely fulfilled. We will definitely be returning! Highly recommend to anyone looking for an authentic Italian experience!“

“Our waitress Taylor was amazing very kind and made sure we had a pleasant dinner. The food was good especially the canoli cake. I recommend it very highly.“

“It's a pleasure to visit and the food is really good. Friendly staff that are always on point and ready serve you. Bar area is very nice and their appetizers are so delicious. Try it for yourself and I promise you'll love it as much as I do. Bon Appetite ! 🥂“

“Food and service was fantastic! Cannot wait to come back!!“

“Wow! Simply delicious! I ordered the Grand Papa or Grandfather pizza. I loved the fresh garlic, sauce and the delicious crust. So many pizza places don’t have good crust with flavor, but this was perfect. Reminded me of my mom’s pizza crust Her parents owned restaurants and bakeries in upstate New York for over 50 years. Really delicious and so glad I ordered! Will most likely become my new favorite pizza place! ❤️“

“from suffolk virginia!! this is literally the best restaurant i’ve ever been to! very nice decor, and the food is amazing! if you like supporting family owned businesses, this is the place to go! 💜 😋“

“It's Olive Garden. I mean you can never go wrong with their soup and salad. The prices are a little high now, but I don't blame them. Cost about $70 for app, entree, and dessert. There was a 30 min wait on a Sunday. Overall good food nice decor, and friendly staff. Would recommend.“

“We’ve been here twice. We had the Churrasco steak both times, so yummy. Black beans are excellent. Our waitress Dayelin was great! We eat out quite often, this will be added to our rotation.“

“Luigi’s Italian restaurant serves authentic Italian food that’s always fresh and delicious!!! It’s my favorite Italian restaurant in Cape Coral and never disappoints. Luigi is welcoming and super nice. The atmosphere is great and it’s what an Italian restaurant should be . Can’t wait to go back !! !“

“We are Sicilian decent wanted to try for my birthday. We ordered a Marguerita pie , eggplant parm, two seafood dishes and some soup. Staff was very nice and attentive. I liked that the food was not salty at all and you can add your own. My parents are hard to impress but my father loved it. He said “this is real pizza”. Set your expectations, this is not a brick oven pizzeria in Sicily. It’s a humble place in Florida , very clean and simple , reminds me of Nona’s food. Ohh the cannolis were 😚 yummy !! Crispy shell. I would go back just to have them !! You won’t be disappointed!!“

“baked ziti, excellent white pizza, excellent those garlic rolls.... incredible 🖤 Our new GO TO“

“I was never a big fan of thin crusted Pizza - until y'days visit @Buon Appetito Restaurant & Bar! ❤️👍 We had Eggplant as an appetizer and it was great as well! Our server Jessica was quick & very friendly and could not have done any better. 😀 The place is tastefully decorated and the owner was singing on and off which sounded very nice! 👍 Our visit was a great experience and we will be back! 👍👍 5 stars! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“I've been to MANY Pizza places in Cape Coral and Fort Myers. My favorite has changed a few times. But I just had a brick oven Margerita pizza with Hot oil at ODA Pizzeria Bistro on Pine Island. And it was by far the best I've had since I moved here. Give it a try if you havent already. Ask for Michael as your server. He is great. 😊💖“

“Love this place.. it’s definitely my neighborhood go to. We especially love Brook!! She’s like family to us, she is professional, curious, and has a wonderful customer satisfaction rating.. the place was updated tasteful and didn’t skip a beat as the transition was flawless! Very proud to shout out praises!!!“

“Thank you so much for the complementary garlic knots!!! 🥰 I always order extra garlic and they remembered me“

“Our group of 8 tried Chef Rocco’s Misto. Having been to the previous version of Misto, we all agreed Chef Rocco is the real deal. The specials were beyond what we expected and the regular menu is terrific. Misto’s definitely exceeded our expectations and we will be visiting frequently.“

“Went to the all-you-can-eat fish fry on Friday. Crunchy, tasty fish. Great-tasting crunchy fries. But the only thing that is all you can eat is the fish. Not fries or coleslaw. They cook it to order, and it comes out quite hot. Service from Morgan was top-notch. Not too bad for $15. But it's not like buffet style; where you go up and grab your food. They bring out the fish as you request it. So, basically, you have to wait as they cook it. But overall, it was very crunchy, tasty food, and the service was excellent.“

“We're visiting from Pennsylvania and have gotten pizza from here twice this past week. SOOO good!!! The 8 corner pizza is where it's at!!!!“

“Food was delivered quick and fresh. We ordered the detroit style. It was great!“