FORLINI'S RESTAURANT

The food was excellent and our waiter Andy was helpful and attentive

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was delicious, especially the Veal Picatta. The sauce was to die for! Luke and Paul run a great restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

When most RI people travel, we care about finding good food. Finding good Italian food that compares to home is generally difficult. Amazingly we found it here at Forlini’s. Great service and terrific food. We had a delicious calamari, chicken parm, Scallops Sinatra over homemade fettuccine, Shrimp Capri and spaghetti & meatballs. Everyone was more than pleased, a taste of home while away.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great meeting you at F45 today. Looking forward to coming in 😎😅

Forlini's is always a great experience! Excellent true Italian cuisine! New Year's Eve dinner was fantastic! The Lamb was so tender and perfectly prepared. We had a table of 12 and all of us had excellent food. Drinks were delicious and perfectly made. Love the Espresso martini! This is a family owned restaurant and it shows in the personalized service, excellent food, and an atmosphere that makes you feel at home! Perfect for a romantic evening out or to gather with friends, Forlini's is the place to be! Definitely a place to return to again and again! What an excellent way to bring in the New Year, any special occasion or just a nice evening out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Absolutely outstanding experience at Forlini’s.

From the moment we walked in, the family and the entire staff provided exemplary, genuine hospitality. You can immediately tell this is a place where pride, tradition, and care still matter. Every interaction felt warm, professional, and personal—something that is increasingly rare.

The food was absolutely incredible, and that assessment comes from someone who has traveled to Italy multiple times and has very high standards for authentic Italian cuisine. The flavors, preparation, and attention to detail were exceptional—nothing rushed, nothing careless, and nothing disappointing.

This was our first visit, and we were traveling from out of town. After this experience, Forlini’s is now a must-return destination for us. The next time we’re in Clearwater Beach, we will 100% be back.

I also want to address some of the negative reviews mentioning longer wait times. We dined here on New Year’s Eve, one of the busiest nights of the year, and our food took maybe 5–10 minutes longer than what some people might consider “fast.” What became immediately clear to us was that true quality takes time. The extra few minutes were more than worth it, and the results spoke for themselves.

If you value authentic Italian food, exceptional service, and a family-run atmosphere that still cares deeply about the craft—Forlini’s is absolutely worth your time.

Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great experience, food and service was amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came here with my family for a birthday dinner. The appetizers were delicious and the main dishes were amazing! Everything was fresh and made to order. You can definitely taste the fresh ingredients. Paul and his staff treated us like we were part of their family. Will definitely be back again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had been wanting to go here for a while, so we had my birthday as well as my sons so we decided to go here. It wasn’t that busy when we got there but took a while to get drinks and forever to get food! We had to ask several times about drinks and food. The food was good but for the price not worth it! We were so ready to get out bc we were sitting for so long! We will definitely not be going back. I was looking forward to a nice evening out but wasn’t so good..

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Ate there a few years ago while I was in town for a convention. The veal was delicious and the bartender was extremely nice and welcoming. I loved it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had the Pasta Bolognese. The pasta was overcooked. For $32.00 it was disappointing. All menu items $32.00 and up. I won't be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Very good restaurant with well prepared dishes and excellent service. The price is above average for bars in the area but the style and attention merit it. It is worth going to dinner one night there, no doubt.

Outstanding Restaurant! Great food, service, and prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful spot, it’s like home away from home. I had cheese lasagna and tiramisu… oh and some of a cannoli — oh and some of an eggplant appetizer… so good!!😊

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So good and delicious amazing cook!!😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5