Clemenza's at Uptown

Father’s Day dinner was excellent. The Pasta Bolongese was great. The stuffed eggplant baked in marinara sauce was a shared appetizer that everyone loved, as was the 4 meats/4 cheese antipasta. House Merlot did not disappoint and was a generous pour. All portions were generous too.

DONT RECOMMEND THE STEAK ON THURSDAY NIGHTS, IT WAS A MYSTERY MEAT THAT I ATE BECAUSE IT SURE WASN'T A RIBEYE.

Amazing food, our server Odane had amazing recommendations for both the food and the wine. Overall, great atmosphere and excellent service!

Can’t go wrong with any choice in the menu! Authentic Italian food…. The pizzas are awesome (not American style), the lasagna is perfection and the pastas are awesome…. Really; awesome choice.
Prices, are very reasonable, specially for the quality of food you get.

Great! Everything was amazing, we tried Carborara, Marssala, Bolognese and Pizza..Service Amazing.

We’ve dined at Clemenza’s many times and the food and service is always exceptional. This is the best Italian restaurant that we’ve found in Ft Walton Beach. Highly recommended by our family.

My DoorDash delivery driver missed our entire pizza order and only delivered my family a salad. Whether it was negligence on the drivers part, the fact that he misunderstood their request to wait or otherwise, Clemenza’s gave us a second pizza just for the inconvenience of having to pick up our own delivery. This issue was no fault of theirs however they immediately prioritized my family and our experience with their restaurant, food, and service. The food was delicious but their attentiveness to this experience was outstanding.

Just had an amazing Calzone

I love absolutely everything, I have visited it several times and I have enjoyed a variety of their food, which is very delicious. As well as their pizzas,!! The staff's attention is very good and the prices are very comfortable ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love love love. Prepare for slower service and try to enjoy, has the family-owned restaurant feel. Best for two people rather than a large party because food will not come out at the same time. Recommend the seafood scallop and mussels pasta.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had the pleasure of dining at Clemenza's, a pizzeria that represents authentic excellence in the Italian culinary tradition, located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The gastronomic experience offered by this place is of the highest level, with a quality that is rarely found even in the best Italian pizzerias.

The pizza I had the pleasure of tasting is a true masterpiece of balance and refinement. The dough, light and fragrant, stands out for its perfect cooking, while the ingredients used are of undisputed quality, authentic and expertly combined to enhance the flavors of the Italian tradition. Every bite conveys a care and passion for the art of pizza making that is rarely encountered, especially outside the Italian borders. It is surprising to discover that such a high level of excellence can be found in the United States.

Special thanks go to master pizza chef Joel, whose talent is evident in every detail of the pizza, and to owner Federico, whose hospitality and professionalism help make Clemenza's a memorable experience. Federico, with his warm welcome and his profound knowledge of Italian cuisine, creates an environment where every guest immediately feels valued and at ease.

The entire staff at Clemenza's stands out for its impeccable service, demonstrating attention, courtesy and dedication that further elevate the overall experience.

In conclusion, Clemenza's is a testimony to the excellence of Italian cuisine in the world. I highly recommend anyone looking for an authentic and fine dining experience to visit this venue, a true gem in Fort Walton Beach.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We have enjoyed Clemenza's for years, but recently it changed hands and is under new management. We weren't sure what to expect, but we were not disappointed! They still offer a rich and carried menu of great Italian favorites and the service is wonderful. We had the frutti del mar appetizer, delicious, and SHOULD have split an entree because we both ended up taking half our dinners home in a box. Highly recommend you try it if you haven't, and if it has been a while then come back, you will be glad you did!

Wheelchair accessibility: Single ground floor layout with accessible parking out front.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala

Great food, will be back when in the area. Lasagna was wonderful.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The spaghetti bolognese was lacking serious flavor, very bland. The salt levels were missing, and some garlic and red pepper could have helped elevate the dish. The textures were on point but couldn't carry this dish on its own. It's very disappointing because the other dishes I had here have been phenomenal. That is the only reason I didn't give the dish a 2. If you come here, there are plenty of other dishes that have better flavor profiles. I think this may have been an off day for the restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: They have a great kids menu and were very kind to our child.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Limoncello Cake, Pepperoni Pizza, Limoncello Mascarpone Cake, Lasagna, Chicken Marsala

Couldn't believe I had never eaten here before, service, food, atmosphere. Had a great time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pasta Carbonara