50 Best Italian Restaurants near Fort Myers Beach

“Legno Italian Kitchen was one of the best dining experiences we've had on our vacation. Don't let the fact that it's located in a strip mall fool you—this place is outstanding.
The restaurant is newly opened and has a really cool concept, with a covered outdoor bar that flows seamlessly into the indoor dining area. There was great live music creating a fun atmosphere, and they even had the soccer match on the TVs in the bar, which was a nice bonus.
Our server, Greg, absolutely made the experience. He was attentive, funny, knowledgeable about both the menu and the local area, and offered great recommendations throughout the meal. As visitors on vacation, we really appreciated how welcoming and engaging he was.
The food was fantastic from start to finish. Everyone in our party loved their meals. The bone-in pork chop with mashed potatoes was cooked perfectly, the kids' pasta with a meatball was a huge hit, and the gluten-free pizza was surprisingly delicious. It's refreshing to find an Italian restaurant with excellent gluten-free options that don't feel like an afterthought.
Their food is all made in house and you can tell. The marinara sauce is AMAZING!
The menu has an upscale feel without the upscale price tag, making it an incredible value for the quality of the food and overall experience.
We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area. Highly recommended!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Went on for an early dinner , this place is the best carrabbas in the SWFL !! Their food is amazing as always and the staff is great . From the moment you walk in the door they receive you with a warm smile until the moment you leave ! Shoutout to our bartender yadhira for being so attentive and to Ashley the proprietor for taking her time to talk to us and making us feel welcome !“

“Amazing food and service. Highly recommend“

“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.“

“We are here on vacation & we wanted some Italian Food. We chose to give this place a try. We got our food to go due to our busy schedule. We ordered the Grouper, Caesar salad, Bread & Calamari. We ordered our food at 8:30 PM. We got caught in traffic and ended up showing up at 9:10 PM after they were closed. This establishment is absolutely phenomenal. They welcomed me with open arms even though I was very late. Ok ok ok the food was phenomenal & the young lady that handed me my food was amazing. I highly recommend this place. We come to FL twice a year & you best believe we will visit this place Everytime. By the way the pricing on point. My wife & I share this food. $60 out the door with TIP. Yes tip your to go orders.“

“Fantastic dining experience!“

“We’ve been going there the past three years for my birthday. The food is fabulous, the servers are fabulous. Their personalities are over the top. Very pleasant atmosphere. Comfortable and affordable! We’ll definitely go back again!“

“Food was excellent. Delacey was fantastic. A bit of a wait for the meal but well worth it!! European style seating so loud and back to back. Wife the chicken piccata… delicious! I had the eggplant parmesan which came out and steamy. Portion sizes are large and enough for two meals. I ordered the carrot cake to try at home and it was beyond my expectations delicious. We would highly recommend this quaint little neighborhood Italian restaurant.“

“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!!“

“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“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“I had the pleasure of picking up a large catering order for a wedding, and the experience was outstanding! The General Manager was incredibly helpful, professional, and made sure everything was organized and ready on time. The entire staff was friendly, efficient, and went above and beyond to make the pickup smooth and stress-free.

Everything was prepared on time, packed well, and ready to go exactly as promised. Excellent customer service from start to finish. I highly recommend them for wedding catering and special events!“

“Best pasta I have ever had. The chef/owner came to our table multiple times to make sure everything was tasting good. The bread was fresh and marinara was so good. You can tell everything is homemade. This is our new favorite Italian restaurant“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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😎“

“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..“

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

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

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

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

“Sergio was an amazing 👏. He was attentive despite having a full section and being new to this area. He never forgot a thing and was fast to ensure we got quality service. I love bilingual servers that can handle tasks of indulging customers while bringing out the food. He made us laugh a bunch too, it was a great breath of fresh air“

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

“Amazing food and top notch service!“

“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!“

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

“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!!!“

“Great pizzas with fresh ingredients.“