50 Best Italian Restaurants near Fort Myers Beach

“Mushroom Risotto with truffle oil. Iron Cast Beef Filet Medallions. Cioppino Excellent! Servers were excellent!! Shout out to Manager Sarah. very accommodating. Thank You!!!!!“

“My husband had the mango habanero wings and he said they were some of the best he’s ever had. Great service! Very reasonable prices!“

“Was our first time to Divieto's. Sebastian was excellent. The food was excellent. Definitely will be returning. Highly recommend.“

“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!!“

“Amazing food and service. Highly recommend“

“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.“

“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.“

“💫 Dinner, Redefined: A Love Letter to Next Door Cape 💌 💫 Here's the thing about Next Door Cape: you walk in thinking you’re just out for a nice dinner... and by the second bite, you realize you’ve underestimated everything. Scratch that—by the first spoonful. Before we’d even ordered, we were gifted a tiny, elegant amuse bouche: a puréed cauliflower bisque so velvety, so subtly rich, it could’ve been mistaken for soup royalty. Creamy, comforting, and the culinary equivalent of a wink—it let us know, you’re in good hands tonight. We started with the Tomato & Mozzarella salad, expecting something classic. What we got? A perfectly composed riot of flavor—sweet tomato, spicy ‘nduja, crunchy focaccia crumb, and that parmesan punch. Think Caprese... but with a couture makeover. Then came the Prime NY Strip, and let me just say: if steak could speak, this one would whisper luxury in your ear. Perfectly seared, deeply flavorful, with broccolini that proved vegetables can be show-stealers too. The Duck Breast? Silky. Smoky. Paired with charred cabbage and a black garlic molasses that should honestly be bottled and sold on its own. It’s the kind of dish that makes you pause mid-conversation and just… savor. But it's not just about the food (although, wow). The ambiance is pure elegance— soft lighting inside, and we enjoyed outdoor seating with a sunset view over Tarpon Point Marina that was jawdropping. The service? Impeccable. Warm, knowledgeable, and never rushed. ✨ The real allure of Next Door Cape is this: You aren't just served a meal. You are given a memory. One you'll casually bring up every time someone mentions Tarpon Point—“Oh, have you been to Next Door? You MUST try!” So go. Dress up a little. Order boldly. Linger longer. And whatever you do, don’t skip the starter. Trust me—it’s only the beginning of a truly inspired dining experience.“

“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!“

“The meatballs are the star of the house—super tasty and definitely recommended! 🧆 I ordered Luigi’s Favorite Pasta, and it was incredible—cheesy, rich, and perfect for sharing because the portion is big. 🧀🍽️

The pizza was also delicious—crispy and flavorful. The lasagna was warm, hearty, and satisfying.

Kayla was our server and did a great job—very attentive and kind. 👏

The ambiance is super casual and spacious, great for a relaxed meal with friends or family. Definitely a place to come back to when you’re craving classic comfort food!“

“OMGosh! A difficult place to find, oh but so worth it. Service oriented with genuine Italian fare and ambiance.“

“Fantastic dining experience!“

“Our beach wedding was torrential downpour rained out 😭. Robin to the rescue! She pulled it all together and we were able to gather everyone and do our vows in the loft where our reception was scheduled to be!!! It was perfect and the food and service was amazing! Everyone had a great time! Thank you so much to Robin and the entire staff!“

“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!“

“I miss getting my slices at lunch time. Definitely the best in Cape Coral.“

“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.“

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

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

“Excellent food and attentive service!“

“We are down from Pittsburgh and I have my favorite places back home, but we decided to give Pino’s a try on 4/16/25 … Well the places back home just won’t be the same anymore. The pizza here was fantastic!!! We ordered a Grandma Pie and a cheese pie. Perfectly crispy crust, amazing cheese flavor, fresh veggies and some of the best sauce I’ve had. I highly recommend this place and I will sadly have to wait till next year to try it again.“

“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 ?“

“My husband & I throughly enjoyed our time this evening!! Joanie & Paige were awesome!!. The food was excellent!! Thank you so much for a very nice experience Joine & Paige!!“

“The food was delicious and the portions were very generous. Service was a little slow. i was so impressed that the owner, Mike, handed us our credit cards when we were checking out. What a nice touch! I have left my card at the table before but he made sure that was not happening to his guests. Very thoughtful! This was my second visit and plan to go again.“

“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 !! !“

“The Rib Eye’s are amazing!“

“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.“

“Incredible quality Italian classics“

“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..“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

“Located at Coconut mall.near the interior lake. Very picturesque setting. Sorry, no pictures, but let me surmise the meal in 1 word. DELICIOUS! I had the chicken Alfredo plate. Come hungry. Service was friendly and fast. Quick on the drink refills too. We liked it!“

“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!“

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

“Fantastic delivery! Food was fresh and delicious upon arrival! Got the bruschetta and build-your-own pizza…fantastic! FIVE STARS! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Abderrazak was incredibly attentive and personable. He made sure our experience was great and that our entire family was taken care of. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very pleasant.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

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

“Best pizza, best pasta and best wings! A perfect restaurant!“

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

“Badabing Pizza Co is truly a hidden gem! The restaurant has such a cozy, welcoming vibe the moment you walk in. The owners are not only incredibly kind and down-to-earth, but you can tell they pour their heart into everything they do. And the food? BEYOND delicious!!! You can literally taste the freshness in every bite. Everything is homemade, made from scratch with their own special recipes—and it shows!!! The portions are generous, and the prices are more than fair for the quality and care that goes into each dish. If you haven’t been yet, do yourself a favor and go. You won’t be disappointed!!!!“

“Everything was excellent, Chicago style pizza was delicious!“

“Just a couple tables available to sit at , but the pizza was delicious deep dish pepperoni and bacon. We enjoyed our dinner.“

“We went here for a late family dinner tonight and Larry was our waiter. He was great and the food was amazing! Really enjoyed the pizza and mozzarella sticks!“