50 Best Italian Restaurants near Estero

“Called in to Estero today, had an excellent light lunch. We shared the Antipasto Misto which was divine and we were looked after by our lovely, attentive and polite server Sonni. Fantastic experience 🥂“

“Wir haben gerade unsere Bestellung für zuhause abgeholt. Kommentar meines Sohnes: Diese Pizza ist nicht zu toppen!!! Das Gleiche gilt für die Spaghetti. Vielen Dank für das kulinarische Highlight! Familie Piller“

“NOV 1
Our server was Mark we came in around 6pm on Friday evening and the restaurant was half full. Mark was a super great guy but seems new to serving. The crowd was mostly 70-90 yrs old, a lot of people enjoying happy hour. The cocktails were ok. The rice balls were great and the red sauce(Marinara) was excellent.

The Chicken Marsala and Veal Marsala took a long time to come out of the kitchen. We both did not like it and we didn't complain about, it lacked flavor although portions were good. We would not order that food again. We loved the entertainer so much we will be back and try something else.“

“I'm not bashing Olive Garden, but my gripe is the same for the few locations I visited it basically the red sauce that just tastes like cheap canned sauce. You know the metal tasting sauce. No complaints on service or the meal. It's just that cheap tasting marinara sauce ruins it every time.“

“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..“

“Food and service received was excellent. Long drive from where we live but it was worth it.“

“So good! The Garlic Knots are the best.“

“I have been coming to This are for 16 years and finally found a great Chicago Pizza at Rosati’s in Estero Owner very friendly and our waitress Mogan was the best“

“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.“

“Very friendly staff. The wine dinner is awesome and makes you feel so special! Britany does an amazing job with the dinner! Looking forward to the next one!!“

“Delicious! Great food and the service is awesome. A very fun atmosphere. Definitely worth a try. Marcello is an amazing server!!“

“Amazing food and service. Highly recommend“

“Wow what a great experience we have been to carabbas before but never at this location . We were blessed to have candance as our server and she was beyond on point ! Food was great and fresh we took a couple of the specials home for 10 dollars and celebrated my sons 10th birthday she was fast on top of everything and super patient with us“

“Viloria and her team provided exceptional service. She enthusiastically shared the fantastic deals and attentively monitored our table. We will definitely be returning. The food was delicious and generously portioned, leaving us with half of our meal untouched.“

“Four of us ate at 41 Bistro in Estero this evening. We all got something different, they were willing to make changes to our liking and all four meals were very good. Julia was our server and she along with Bella the robot gave us great service. Ally the owner came to our table and said he can adjust menu items for allergies just let him know. They also serve gluten free pasta and sauces. We will be back. Thank you for an enjoyable Tuesday evening.“

“Last week, I asked for restaurant recommendations to celebrate my husband’s 50th birthday. Natalie Stalowski recommended her and her husband’s restaurant La Fontanella Ristorante in Bonita. They were absolutely amazing! We had a party of 16 and the entire experience, start to finish, was flawless. Everything was delicious and no one had to wait for their dishes to come out, not an easy feat with so many people & my husband was treated to a delicious dessert as well. I encourage you to support this local business!“

“Fantastic dining experience!“

“Love the food and atmosphere“

“JenG was our waitress she is awesome ! Very attentive, quick and friendly, she always does a great job shes an OG has lots of experience . Pattie the owner super friendly, accommodating, knows everyone by first name makes sure everyone is happy . Always a great experience!! Would highly recommend Two Meatballs its great food , service , atmosphere and prices you cant go wrong .

Parking: Plenty of parking , huge lot .“

“Lisa was so great! Awesome food and good atmosphere.“

“Reasons for a five: value for the money (huge portions!!!);delicious pizza; fresh salad; homemade dressings; soft, pillowy garlic bread; and the cleanliness. Most of all, the fried calamari. Crispy, not greasy, tasty sauce with a little bite. We will be back. Didn’t have my phone, so no pictures. Sorry.“

“Great service and staff. Convenient for gateway residents. Excellent food and nice wine list“

“Owner and staff are super friendly, great food! This is a hidden jewel in Fort Myers. I loved their lobster ravioli! You will be treated like family.“

“Great pizza and great pastas....one of my favorites“

“Definitely the best Italian restaurant! Everything was so delicious, everyone was absolutely amazing!!! Definitely will coming here more often.“

“I love my mom and pop shops up north but I have not been able to find a real good Italian one here in Florida, it's so many frozen food franchises:(. That is until I found this place! The food was very tasty and authentic. I had the chicken piccata and my husband had thr lasagna, both were delicious. The serving size was huge as well, I had enough for a big lunch the next day. We also had the mozzarella wedges which were yummy. The bread was pretty good too, dipped in olive oil of course. The atmosphere felt very cozy and reminded me of how traditional restaurants should be! Service was great oo. We'll be going back to try other dishes and apps.“

“My wife and I recently visited Mona Lisa’s and had an incredible experience! From the cozy ambiance to the exceptional service, it’s clear this place has something special.

One of the highlights of the night was Eva, the bartender who crafted the best espresso martinis I’ve ever tasted. Watching her work was a treat—she has a real passion for what she does, and it shows in every drink she makes. The espresso martinis were perfectly balanced, with just the right blend of rich coffee flavor, smooth vodka and a perfect frothy layer, making them as beautiful as they were delicious.“

“You can not go wrong with MereTerra. Their 3 course meal is very good and more than plenty to eat. The restaurant is bright and cheery. The chairs are covered in great colors. The service is excellent, and they have a great gentleman singing and playing on Saturdays. Great place all the way around.“

“Enzo’s is our first stop when we come into town! Great food and friendly service! Portions are generous and the homemade tomato sauce is spot on. They offer a variety of happy hour specials (we’ve tried many) and the bartenders are great. We’ll continue coming back!“

“Great location.
Olive Garden offers a good iItalian-American food experience. Generous portions of pasta and breadsticks. The salad is crisp and all you can eat. Not gourmet, but a decent value for a casual family meal.
Good service and friendly staff!“

“If I could give this place more stars, I absolutely would. My family and I decided to eat at Nino‘s last night for my husband‘s birthday 9/11. The place is so welcoming our waiter Pauly was absolutely amazing. He was on point with everything and my kids adored him. we are originally from the park but haven’t eaten at Nino’s in a few years and it’s still the same. We plan to eat here often keep up the good work.“

“Best Pizza in SWFL as well as dinners. Service, price and food quality is excellent. Love this place!“

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

“Pleasantly surprised to find an Italian restaurant in Florida with REALLY DELICIOUS food! Enrico is from Naples Italy where people are known for cooking with LOVE ❤️ My husband who is also from Naples and a very big food critic loved the spaghetti with clams. We were a party of 4, had 2 apps a bottle of good wine and 4 entrees UNDER $200 !!! Very reasonably priced delicious entrees! Definitely going back ?“

“Excellent food and attentive service!“

“A delicious Italian flavor, I always go for my lasagna, and as a gift a varied salad with all the cheese you want 🥗 delicious garlic breads and you will never be short of aphrodisiac chocolates with mint.

Kid-friendliness: Very adequate, peaceful and professional

Wheelchair accessibility: It has several wheelchair access entrances.“

“I would like to say thanks to Miss Joanne and Mr.Jimmy for great restaurant“

“Great food and service“

“Visiting the Fort Myers area and had a fabulous dinner at San Matteo. First of all, it is family owned with an extensive menu. Great area for outdoor dining. We started with the Arancini, very good. I had the Gnocchi and the gal had the Tortelloni 3P - both were amazing. Lot’s of food we could have split one entree. I will definitely eat there again! Highly recommend“

“Real authentic Italian food. Which is very hard to find in Bonita and Naples“

“Fantastic food, wonderful service! This is a must stop!“

“The best pizza we’ve had in a long time. So good that we went back 3 days later. 😅 We enjoyed the lunch special first then a whole pizza the second time.“

“Always a wonderful experience! Service is wonderful and the food is absolutely delicious! This is one of our favorite spots. We really enjoy coming with our family or even for a quick to go order! From the appetizers, salads, pizzas, gyros, fries, dessert. It’s all so tasty 10/10 recommend to try!“

“Excellent meatballs, Cabernet, and service. Spaghetti was good, too.“

“My husband and i have ordered food from here to go a few times now. The food is always great.. The portions for price are good but i will admit we always go back to the plain cheese pizza here. Something about theirs is just amazing ❤️ the custom service is always great, everyone is friendly yet professional and they make you feel like a friend and not just a dollar. we are definitely lifer’s now . Too bad we don’t live closer or we would be here more.“

“The food is so delicious with wonderful service.“

“One of the very best places to stop by for market delicacy and restaurant food. Please stop by Dino for the very best beverages, coffes and cappuccinos at the coffee bar and to Tanika for the very best roastbeef of your life!“

“Excellent garlic knots, salad and pizza!!! Thank you!“

“Unbelievable flavors! Delicious Lamb Osso Bucco! Great service, too!“

“Great service, food and prices! After we left the chaotic seed to table never finding a seat we came to Leonis. Waiter was super friendly right away. Pizza and salad were great too. Free beer was a nice surprise as well. Highly recommend!“