50 Best Italian Restaurants near Fort Myers Beach

“We had a wonderful dinner here last night. The meatballs, lasagna and lobster ravioli were all 12/10! Cocktails were all perfectly balanced as well. Service was top tier and the vibe was great for a nice night out. I highly recommend this place!“

“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.“

“We always enjoy the wine dinners!“

“Great bartender! Jessenia Alcon was very vey welcoming and knowledgeable, with excellent recommendations. Drinks came out perfect, and the service was smooth and friendly the whole time. Definitely a highlight of the visit! 🍸 Will definitely come back ! Thank you Jessenia!“

“Amazing food and service. Highly recommend“

“Recommended by friends. Hidden treasure! We had an amazing dinner tonight with huge portions of authentic Italian food. Great service. So much personality in this restaurant. Highly recommend .... we will be back!“

“We always go here when we are in town. We absolutely loved our service tonight with James, our server. In addition to his amazing service and great personality, we truly enjoy the atmosphere and how friendly everyone is. This is such a well ran restaurant…forever our favorite Italian food here! ❤️“

“Where do I begin... This establishment came highly recommended, and did not disappoint! Tajh was our server, greeted us immediately with a friendly smile, was very attentive, and knew the menu like the back of her hand. We sat at the bar, where you can see the food being prepared in the open kitchen concept. We started with an appetizer of calamari ~ grilled, not fried ~ complimented with mandolin vegetables and an amazing sauce. Then, we shared two of the entree's on the daily special menu: Braised short rib with calamarata pasta - it fell off the bone and melted in your mouth and mushroom ravioli with a brown butter sauce. Both dishes were bursting with flavor. Midway through dining, Chef Corricelli approached us to ask how our food was. He is clearly a passionate culinary expert. We finished with a delicious tiramisu for dessert - we were so full, but managed to finish every bite! We will be back, and highly recommend Osteria Celli!“

“Excellent food. The most authentic Italian food recipes. I highly recommend. It's our favorite restaurant.“

“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!“

“Beautiful presentation and even more amazing food! What a wonderful little hidden spot at Tarpon Marina! We will always go again! Love, Love, Love!!!“

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

“This was our first time at Two Meatballs. The food was absolutely delicious. Service was great. Prices were average for the meals we had. The restaurant was busy but not overwhelming. I am sure in snowbird season it will be packed. Parking was the only drawback. There are so many establishments sharing the same lot that I could not find handicapped parking or anything nearby. That minor inconvenience will not stop me from returning.“

“Fantastic dining experience!“

“Two meatballs has the best bartenders in SWFL, the Bethany and Tristan (the A team we like to call them) makes the best drinks and creates such a warm and welcoming environment. Every time we come we speak with another regular that tells us they come there because of the amazing drinks, bartenders, and happy hour! This is what keeps us coming back week after week! Cheers“

“Food was amazing!!! First time here the pasta dishes are very well served. The pizza was on point with some of the best and crispiest crust I've had here in Lee County. On the service was second to none. The young lady who attended to us (Brooklyn) who was attentive polite and very knowledgeable about the menu. This place is ahead in jail. I will certainly be back. Thanks for the great food and fun keep doing what you guys do!“

“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!“

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

“The exceptional Customer Service goes above and beyond! The food quality is outstanding and the ambiance is always wonderful. Jessica behind the bar goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable and appreciated. I would definitely add MareTerra to your regular circuit!“

“Delicious food and wonderful service. from the wine, escargot, garlic bread, amazing fresh salad, delicious wedding soup, eggplant and Marsala chicken was amazing. You need to go to this restaurant. It's on the corner left! You won't be disappointed“

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

“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!!“

“Our server was Alex which is the owners daughter in law. She was an amazing. She told us we needed try their meatballs we told her we are super picky on meatballs but she said she makes them every week. We tried them and they are were one of the best we have ever had. All the entrees we had were so good ... we would definitely be back. The start karaoke every night around 9 which was fun. If looking for authentic Italian with a great menu check this place out.“

“Haven’t been there in quite a while. But At first I thought the lasagna was overpriced, but ordered it anyway, knowing how good the food is. You definitely get what you pay for. Each dinner was two meals. I had to get delivery due to a recent surgery so that gets pricey.“

“We have just moved to the area and we're exhausted and very hungry from unpacking all day. From the moment we walked in we were treated like family no request was to big or to small. The service was exceptional and food was absolutely delicious. Luigi and his staff went above and beyond. Definitely our go to Italian Restaurant.“

“A delightful restaurant serving fresh, made-to-order Italian dishes and pizza in Bonita Springs.

We decided to go out for Italian on a Saturday night and happened upon Ristorante Enrico. Even though it was busy (as you would expect during season), the wait for a table wasn’t very long. The atmosphere is casual and contemporary, with comfortable booths and tables. There was definitely a lively pace in the dining room, but we never felt rushed and were warmly welcomed by the owner and staff.

Fresh bread and water arrived right away. Instead of the usual olive oil dip, the bread is served with butter and a small dish of pomodoro sauce — a nice and unique touch.

For appetizers we ordered the bruschetta and the prosciutto with mozzarella. The bruschetta was warm and topped with freshly chopped tomatoes, olive oil, basil, and herbs — simple and delicious. The prosciutto and mozzarella was served over arugula with olive oil, with a whole ball of mozzarella cut into quarters in the center. Both dishes were beautifully presented and very generous in size, clearly meant for sharing.

We also tried the lentil soup before the main course, and it was excellent — clearly homemade, warm, and very flavorful. If it’s available when you visit, I highly recommend ordering it.

For the main course we had three dishes. The Chicken Parmigiana was prepared in the traditional style, served over spaghetti with marinara, perfectly seasoned and a very generous portion. The Chicken Cacciatore was also excellent, with tender chicken and vegetables over pasta. The linguini with white clam sauce was a standout — the sauce was thick, garlicky, and flavorful, clinging to the pasta instead of being watery, with plenty of baby clams in the shell.

We would have loved to try dessert, but the portions were so generous we simply didn’t have room.

Despite the busy Saturday night crowd, service was attentive and friendly, and the owner even stopped by to make sure everything was to our liking.

Ristorante Enrico serves authentic, freshly prepared Italian cuisine in a welcoming setting with excellent service and very satisfying portions. Highly recommended — we will definitely be 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!!“

“Loved everything . Food was really good loved the angle hair and sausage, it was a lot of food for being the smaller size. Our waitress Rachael was too much fun, she was ready joke with us as much as we did with her. A big shout out to Arlene who also was extra special and a really cheerful helper. Be nice to the whole staff, they work like crazy to take care of the crowds and get the food out quickly. I don’t think we as customers understand how stressful a job like that can be. Get your Oder ready, Enjoy your visit and delicious food😎“

“This place is always so clean and food is great every time. We come all the way from Naples even though we have an Olive Garden in Naples(the one is Naples is awful and dirty). Also, we have always had the best waiters and waitresses. We go about every other week and worth the drive“

“We just ate there recently, and the food was delicious! The service was great, too. We thoroughly enjoyed it & will go back soon! Best Italian food 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!“

“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..“

“Im a frequent flyer of DeRomos. I went to the market today for a few things and as usual I stopped at the dessert cases. I chose a slice of salted caramel cheesecake, which is one I hadn’t seen before. When I say never stop making this cheesecake I mean for the love of god never stop making this cheesecake! Hands down the best I have ever had in my life, no exaggeration! This needs to be a full time item on your menu including in the restaurant.“

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

“Had a great experience at Olive Garden! The food was fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere was very welcoming.
Special thanks to our server, Micurly — super friendly, attentive, and made our visit enjoyable. Will definitely be back!“

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

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

“Excellent local pizza, also gyros. Very nice family staff, and pleasant cozy vibe.“

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

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

“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!“

“Not just the pizza, but literally everything we’ve had from Little Sicily has been amazing!! Joey & his team do a fantastic job. Best calamari I’ve ever tasted! Same goes for the bruschetta.“

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

“Excellent food. The most authentic Italian food recipes. I highly recommend. It's our favorite restaurant.“

“Me and one of the owners of a company I work with stopped in randomly, I ordered the chicago beef sub and he ordered he chicken philly. Food came out in 5 minutes we ate every bite! I love places like this, if you’re in Fort Myers by Gladiolus Dr stop in to this place you will not be disappointed.“

“Amazing food and top notch service!“

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

“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!!!“