Restaurants in Estero
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Best Restaurants
“The best home made straight from Italy pizza and pasta! Seriously iconic Italian food. The chefs are from Italy and they have true Nona recipes. Complemented by one of their cocktails it’s unbeatable!”
“Food and service received was excellent. Long drive from where we live but it was worth it.”
“Kylie was amazing. She made me an amazing espresso martini and recommended lemon pepper wings that were great. Very kind and gave me the shaken ice for the martini because it was so hot, before I could even ask. Loved my time here definitely coming back for her!!”
“Always a delicious meal and wonderful experience. The restaurant even had live music during our meal. Marco, the manager, was particularly friendly, accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure we had excellent service. Thoroughly enjoyed!”
“Today we visited El Gaucho Deli Cafe for the first time and it’s fabulous! The menu has an amazing variety of drinks, desserts, breakfast and brunch items, and plenty larger of larger dinner-type dishes. The Argentinian and Peruvian flair makes for a super colorful, festive vibe. Other countries are also woven in, and we loved the multicultural atmosphere. They also have lots of great Takeaway items like empanadas, sauces, and an amazing selection of wines. My husband ordered a coffee, I had an orange and beet juice. We started with three empanadas (one chorizo, one ham and cheese and one Birria) and then he ordered a Cuban sandwich and I had a chimichurri sausage sandwich. Everything was stellar, and we will now be regular customers!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Ford’s Garage in Estero delivers exactly what its automotive-themed concept promises: a lively, casual setting suited for easygoing gatherings rather than culinary exploration. On a recent visit for dinner with family, we chose the outdoor seating on a pleasant evening—an enjoyable vantage point that complements the restaurant’s industrial décor and relaxed, family-friendly vibe. The ambiance feels on-brand and approachable, making it a comfortable choice for groups seeking an unfussy night out. Service was friendly and well-intentioned, but our server appeared responsible for too many tables, leading to noticeable gaps in attention and timing. While never discourteous, the pacing suffered enough to interrupt the flow of the meal. The food, consistent with prior visits, was solid but unremarkable. My burger, positioned on the menu as a premium offering, arrived as a modest quarter-pound patty on a brioche bun. It was competently prepared, yet fell short of the heft and distinction implied by its price point, leaving the value proposition wanting. Ford’s Garage works best as a convenient, crowd-pleasing stop for families or larger groups looking for a quick, casual bite. Those seeking a memorable or destination-worthy dining experience may want to look elsewhere.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Today we visited El Gaucho Deli Cafe for the first time and it’s fabulous! The menu has an amazing variety of drinks, desserts, breakfast and brunch items, and plenty larger of larger dinner-type dishes. The Argentinian and Peruvian flair makes for a super colorful, festive vibe. Other countries are also woven in, and we loved the multicultural atmosphere. They also have lots of great Takeaway items like empanadas, sauces, and an amazing selection of wines. My husband ordered a coffee, I had an orange and beet juice. We started with three empanadas (one chorizo, one ham and cheese and one Birria) and then he ordered a Cuban sandwich and I had a chimichurri sausage sandwich. Everything was stellar, and we will now be regular customers!”
“Ford’s Garage in Estero delivers exactly what its automotive-themed concept promises: a lively, casual setting suited for easygoing gatherings rather than culinary exploration. On a recent visit for dinner with family, we chose the outdoor seating on a pleasant evening—an enjoyable vantage point that complements the restaurant’s industrial décor and relaxed, family-friendly vibe. The ambiance feels on-brand and approachable, making it a comfortable choice for groups seeking an unfussy night out. Service was friendly and well-intentioned, but our server appeared responsible for too many tables, leading to noticeable gaps in attention and timing. While never discourteous, the pacing suffered enough to interrupt the flow of the meal. The food, consistent with prior visits, was solid but unremarkable. My burger, positioned on the menu as a premium offering, arrived as a modest quarter-pound patty on a brioche bun. It was competently prepared, yet fell short of the heft and distinction implied by its price point, leaving the value proposition wanting. Ford’s Garage works best as a convenient, crowd-pleasing stop for families or larger groups looking for a quick, casual bite. Those seeking a memorable or destination-worthy dining experience may want to look elsewhere.”
“PJK Neighborhood Chinese is likely one of the finest Chinese sit-down restaurants in Naples. The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor seating, providing a stylish atmosphere. They present a delightful variety of menu options to select from coconut shrimp appetizers to General Tso's Chicken. Our server Aiden was just amazing and so attentive. They end the meal will freshly made doughnuts. It is a must-visit when in Naples or Downtown.”
Outdoor Dining
“Today 8/2/26 breakfast was very good. service fantastic, thank you David. seated promptly. I had steak and eggs w salad. son had American Breakfast. Both were filling and very well prepared. I watched the staff, they paid attention to details like thoroughly cleaning tables and seating before next patrons were seated. Polite and on point. Will be back, extensive menu. Had a great experience!”
“As a wedding planner, I truly appreciated how responsive the team was throughout the planning process. They even arrived earlier than expected to familiarize themselves with the venue layout and make sure everything was set up smoothly. Everyone was kind, professional, and wonderful to work with. The millefoglie was delicious and made for such a memorable experience for our couple and their guests. I would happily work with them again!”
“PJK Neighborhood Chinese is likely one of the finest Chinese sit-down restaurants in Naples. The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor seating, providing a stylish atmosphere. They present a delightful variety of menu options to select from coconut shrimp appetizers to General Tso's Chicken. Our server Aiden was just amazing and so attentive. They end the meal will freshly made doughnuts. It is a must-visit when in Naples or Downtown.”
“I brought my wife there today for her birthday, what a pleasant surprise. I ordered the breakfast quesadilla and a waffle, it was so fresh and delicious, man was that good! I still haven’t stopped talking about it. Lol. Our waiter Alex was so great, he reminded us of our son, he got a little extra tip. lol. What a beautiful experience, and the Beatles Here comes the sun was playing, I couldn’t ask for more. I absolutely recommend it , and I don’t do that often, got to meet the manager, she was so kind. We’ll be back with family and or friends.🙂”
“Aleks Kunov, the regional manager, was especially helpful. We had an expired Ruth’s Chris card issued by our former go-to location in Massachusetts. With the move to Florida 2 years ago, we lost track of the $250 credit. Mr. Kunov was able to restore the credit issued by the other location and let us use it toward our dinner. So many other locations, companies, and managers would have simply said: “Sorry!” We were there with our new neighbors celebrating my wife’s official retirement From the family business after 45+ years! Everyone at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse at Coconut Point mall in Bonita Springs, FL went above and beyond to make our evening perfect!”
“I’ve been going to Kava Culture Estero for three years now and it’s been my go to spot. The atmosphere is great for studying and hanging out with friends/family. There are different events for different days which allows the opportunity to meet new people and try new things. All the kava tenders are super nice and are helpful when it comes to picking out drinks and giving different options. Georgia and Hallie are great nighttime kava tenders who I see often and always have me leaving satisfied by letting me know the best deals and serving yummy drinks!”
“This is a restaurant in a country club... my husband and I ordered the specials... a Big Mac style burger and fries and a turkey rubin type sandwich with sweet potato fries... each came with a pickle spear. They surprised us with a warm chocolate chip cookie at the end of the meal. Prices were OK.”
“Had a wonderful time with my friends we went to the new Seas the Summer menu 3 courses for $39.95! We got an appetizer, entree , and dessert everything was so good. We will definitely be back.”
“Amazing place. Food was delicious and the owner is such a sweet heart. She took us photos and videos all night. We were celebrating a bday party and we showed up with no reservation, she accommodated us immediately and treated us like queens. Highly recommend 👌 👍 👏”
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“Amazing place. Food was delicious and the owner is such a sweet heart. She took us photos and videos all night. We were celebrating a bday party and we showed up with no reservation, she accommodated us immediately and treated us like queens. Highly recommend 👌 👍 👏”
“A simple menu with really good pizza and pasta. Excellent dessert options (The gelato flavors like olive oil and cookies, hazelnut crunch, and cookies and cream are different and so good). Love the tasting room like Cooper's Hawk. Also love that it's a smaller space. Casual but special.”
“The best pizza in Estero. There is so much more to this restaurant than our favorite pizza and wings… Everyone is always happy, helpful and welcoming. The owners are the kindest people and we’ve loved getting to know them. We’ve been coming in for years and plan on many, many more. The staff goes the extra mile for our kids every time we’re in. Tony’s is our go to spot, never disappoints ❤️”
“Everything we’ve had has been good, outside of the wings…
They need to invest in a higher quality product and recipe. They don’t work. Pizza, calzones, Italian chopped salad and pastas are great! They really need to look into a different way to prepare their wings though. Just trying to offer some constructive feedback.”
“Aleks Kunov, the regional manager, was especially helpful. We had an expired Ruth’s Chris card issued by our former go-to location in Massachusetts. With the move to Florida 2 years ago, we lost track of the $250 credit. Mr. Kunov was able to restore the credit issued by the other location and let us use it toward our dinner. So many other locations, companies, and managers would have simply said: “Sorry!” We were there with our new neighbors celebrating my wife’s official retirement From the family business after 45+ years! Everyone at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse at Coconut Point mall in Bonita Springs, FL went above and beyond to make our evening perfect!”
Takeout Restaurants
“Just moved here and I went to the shopping and I found this little gelato place. They have everything you need macaroons, Gelato, It looks like they have cheesecake, but I don’t know what kind of cake that is! Anyways, everything here is absolutely delicious and homemade!!! Highly recommend and the service amazing they’ve made me feel so welcome. If I could give them more than five stars, I would definitely come and visit. Best lemon gelato I’ve ever had and I am a gelato snob”
“📍 New campground, new adventures. Today was moving day for us as full-time RVers. We traded the Florida Keys for Southwest Florida and officially rolled into Estero. 🚐 Our first mission? Find our new favorite dive and sports bar. On the very first try, we hit the jackpot at Rusty's Raw Bar and Grill (Estero). The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for, and our server, TC, absolutely knocked it out of the park. ⭐ And can we talk about the prices? A Reuben sandwich for just $13! After spending time in the Keys, where it feels like everything starts at $20, we almost fell out of our chairs. 😆 If this is how Estero is going to welcome us, we're already feeling right at home. 💙🍔🍤🍻”
“Ordered takeout from here multiple times. They always fill the sub properly, and their Philly Cheesesteaks are pretty good. Personally, I wish there were more cheese options than white American. When I got the subs back home they were still hot and fresh, though. They've been consistent whenever I order.
My wife got Mike's Famous Philly, and I got the Chipotle Cheese Steak. Personally, I liked Mike's Famous more than the Chipotle. I wish the chipotle had more razzle dazzle.”
“First time, but won't be the last. Enjoyed the pizza and chicken carbenaro. Everything prepared to perfection. Service was excellent. Also tried the Gnocchi and garlic. Delivery of food items were very impressive time wise. If you haven't tried this place, you need too. Highly recommended. The place was busy and their take out was also continuous.”
“Comida deliciosa, instalaciones limpias y muy bonita decoración. Ambiente familiar y excelente atención. Súper recomendado”
“Our evening was amazing from start to finish. The braised. muscles with fennel and white wine were delicious, and dipping into the broth with homemade crostini took the muscles to another level. Also really enjoyed the shrimp kickers. The spicy, crunchy texture was unexpected. Also had the opportunity to meet Chef. A thoroughly delightful experience.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Hello, I would like to give my highest review on the service we received on 4-5-25. We had tickets to the Mercy Me concert that evening and had made reservations prior to the event. Gabi M was an excellent server. She made our first visit to Breakaway Sports Pub very satisfying. She was very friendly and very professional. Our food was delicious. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much.”
“I should’ve left this review a long time ago but this Starbucks has an amazing staff. They always take care of me! Compared to other Starbucks in the area I have to say the atmosphere and the drinks are always good and consistent! Thank you to this locations staff!”
“The Caribbean Chicken quesadilla was fantastic even after I substituted the cheeses for avocado and black beans. The salsa verde that comes with it is incredible. The sauce that comes with the Jerk Chicken bowl is spicy, but very subtly aromatic. The Watermelon Mojito smoothie is very refreshing.”
“I’ve never written a review but I was craving Starbucks and got attended by one of the workers, I believe his name was Jorge. Super hospitable and was quick with my order. definitely would recommend this Starbucks for its service out of the fair few I’ve been too.”
“A simple menu with really good pizza and pasta. Excellent dessert options (The gelato flavors like olive oil and cookies, hazelnut crunch, and cookies and cream are different and so good). Love the tasting room like Cooper's Hawk. Also love that it's a smaller space. Casual but special.”
“Tyler was awesome!! We had a party of 6. He was on top of getting us everything. That never ending pasta salad and bread sticks! You have to try the Spicy Alfredo! Also those meatballs are amazing!”
Cheap Eats
“Our pretzels were nice and hot. But the prices are just crazy. ESPECIALLY for not including dipping sauces with the order.
The location closest to our home town doesn’t charge extra for the dipping sauces unless you order extra. Since we didn’t know about it, we ordered them then had to make another transaction.”
“After working a 12 hour shift then getting some groceries, i did not want to go home and cook… i was definitely craving subway. Josefina (hope i spelled it right) helped me and made my sub she had a bubbly personality and made my night way better i am grateful you guys have such great people working there and the sub was delicious!! Great Job!! ❤️”
“I LOVE this Subway!!!!!! Robert knows me by heart, heck, he knows my order better than I do!!! I know there are Subways all over the place, but I would definitely take the time to order from this location and, take my words, ask for Robert, he is a Sub Genius!!!!”
“Hello, I would like to give my highest review on the service we received on 4-5-25. We had tickets to the Mercy Me concert that evening and had made reservations prior to the event. Gabi M was an excellent server. She made our first visit to Breakaway Sports Pub very satisfying. She was very friendly and very professional. Our food was delicious. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much.”
“So tasty and refreshing! Definitely a healthy option for any day!”
“Food and service were amazing. Pasta made fresh in house to order, thus the longer wait time. No boxed pasta here and this is authentic Italian fare. Had homemade lobster ravioli from scratch , and you can definitely taste the difference, Great..”
“First time, but won't be the last. Enjoyed the pizza and chicken carbenaro. Everything prepared to perfection. Service was excellent. Also tried the Gnocchi and garlic. Delivery of food items were very impressive time wise. If you haven't tried this place, you need too. Highly recommended. The place was busy and their take out was also continuous.”
“This was our first try based upon recommendations from friends. My husband loves decaf espresso martinis and Antoinette made his day by making a perfect one, as was my dirty martini.\nGreat bread service. We ordered arancini, eggplant rolatini and chicken francese, all delicious. Great service from Antonette, she made us definitively want to return.”
Latest Reviews
“Aleks Kunov, the regional manager, was especially helpful. We had an expired Ruth’s Chris card issued by our former go-to location in Massachusetts. With the move to Florida 2 years ago, we lost track of the $250 credit. Mr. Kunov was able to restore the credit issued by the other location and let us use it toward our dinner. So many other locations, companies, and managers would have simply said: “Sorry!” We were there with our new neighbors celebrating my wife’s official retirement From the family business after 45+ years! Everyone at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse at Coconut Point mall in Bonita Springs, FL went above and beyond to make our evening perfect!”
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“Lunch Specials (up to 4:00 pm) are wonderful ♥️ and tasty 😋. We had a pizza with salad, delicious, for each person not even $12, lots of fresh warm bread wit olive oil/ herbs as a free Appetizer. Best server, very sweet and kind. We are definitely recommend California Pizza Kitchen and will come back.”
“As a wedding planner, I truly appreciated how responsive the team was throughout the planning process. They even arrived earlier than expected to familiarize themselves with the venue layout and make sure everything was set up smoothly. Everyone was kind, professional, and wonderful to work with. The millefoglie was delicious and made for such a memorable experience for our couple and their guests. I would happily work with them again!”
“The Caribbean Chicken quesadilla was fantastic even after I substituted the cheeses for avocado and black beans. The salsa verde that comes with it is incredible. The sauce that comes with the Jerk Chicken bowl is spicy, but very subtly aromatic. The Watermelon Mojito smoothie is very refreshing.”
New Restaurants
“I would like to show some love , appreciation and recognition to Chip Cookies my sons highschool had a cookie drive for their teachers and I reached out to several businesses to see if they would consider donating. This is the only business that immediately considered asking for more info. I know that during the holidays, a lot of businesses do donations and stuff like that so I was OK with my search resulting in nothing I simply appreciated their time and consideration, .Since I called and first spoke with the store assistant manager they were so warm and respectful… I got in contact with the manager Darren who with out hesitation said we’ll do it! Letting me know his Wife Amanda runs the store and to please come in and ask for April and that she would take care of me. April was so warm and pleasant as well . Great customer service all around . They not only donated 2 dozen cookies but threw in some coupons and free cookies cards ..💝 This act is so appreciated . When you get a chance stop by and treat yourself to their yummy cookies and hospitality ♥️”
“Our evening was amazing from start to finish. The braised. muscles with fennel and white wine were delicious, and dipping into the broth with homemade crostini took the muscles to another level. Also really enjoyed the shrimp kickers. The spicy, crunchy texture was unexpected. Also had the opportunity to meet Chef. A thoroughly delightful experience.”
“The Banana Caramel Crunch was absolutely delicious! The combination of sweet banana, rich caramel, and that satisfying crunch was just perfect. Every bite was full of flavor, and it was honestly hard to stop eating! Definitely a dessert I’d recommend and would happily order again.”
“I recently moved to the area and came across this restaurant while visiting the outlet with my family. We absolutely loved our food. We tried different variations of the nachos and rice bowls. We all agreed that this place is a favorite it has indeed become a go to for quick but yummy food.”
“Bailey made my experience at Starbucks so pleasant. She went above and beyond to make my stay wonderful and my drink to perfection!!! my daughter has a nut allergy and Bailey made sure to use a new blender and make her feel extremely comfortable about her allergy. She brought it to the table personally and made my daughter feel very comfortable and welcome.
In today’s world, it’s hard to find great employees and Bailey is definitely one of them.”
“This is the second time I've ordered from Wingstop since they opened, and like other reviewers have mentioned, the employees definitely don't know the difference between ranch and blue cheese. I usually wouldn't make a big deal out of it, but they do charge extra for the sauce. Other than that, my food is usually ready when I arrive, and the employees are as friendly as can be expected of a fast food place. However, during my second visit, most of the fountain sodas were empty, and the tables were mostly dirty mind you the place was empty. I will return just because I like the food!”
“I don’t normally write reviews for places like this I guess but I just had to because everyone was so nice, not that I wasn’t expecting it, but it made my day! The manager, that I hardly looked at his name tag, was immediately helpful with my mobile order and the nice lady at the pick up counter immediately handed me my order! Quite literally as soon as I walked in the door, which was held open for me by employees, was I met With such beautiful energy on a Monday! What a delight. Monday 9/14 at 10am! Please give everybody recognition because I didn’t get anybody’s name, my fault!”
“This is by far the best Dunkin’ Donuts I’ve ever been to! The staff is always incredible and attentive, and just so sweet! The food is consistently hot and fresh, and today, the lovely worker gave us two free donuts because of a long wait time for our food. This is such a great addition to Verdana Village, and I really hope they are successful!”
“I’m a regular here! For some reason, the afternoon shift makes my regular drink so much better than the morning shift. The employees are all kind and I’ve only had one situation where they lost my mobile order ticket and told me I probably ordered it at the grand oaks location. I didn’t. I told them what I had and they easily remade it. Good customer service and fast service”
“Was our first time to Divieto's. Sebastian was excellent. The food was excellent. Definitely will be returning. Highly recommend.”