24 Best Italian Restaurants near Matlacha

“We always say "We don't feel like we are in Florida , until we go to Micelli's" We went there 4/1/25. An excellent, friendly hostess greeted us. Had a wonderful seat by the water. We loved the breeze, boats going by, superb clam chowder, pizza and music. Great service by our waitress. Glad to be back on Matlache. Parking is tricky. We got there early. We love and recommend it highly. A favorite Florida experience. We will be back.😎😎“

“💫 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.“

“We have been going to Gusto for years and have always had a fantastic experience. The food is always delicious with excellent presentation, and the people there are friendly as well. I highly recommend them!“

“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!“

“My partner and I, both from Connecticut and New York, were blown away by how authentic this Italian restaurant felt! It was our first time at the location, and from the moment we stepped in, the ambience completely transported us to Italy. The cozy, intimate setting, paired with the subtle charm of the decor, made for an unforgettable dining experience.

The service was beyond amazing—friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The staff truly went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Every dish we tried was full of rich, traditional flavors that reminded us of the best Italian spots in the city. We left feeling excited and completely fulfilled. We will definitely be returning! Highly recommend to anyone looking for an authentic Italian experience!“

“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 .“

“Our waitress Taylor was amazing very kind and made sure we had a pleasant dinner. The food was good especially the canoli cake. I recommend it very highly.“

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

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

“Wow! Simply delicious! I ordered the Grand Papa or Grandfather pizza. I loved the fresh garlic, sauce and the delicious crust. So many pizza places don’t have good crust with flavor, but this was perfect. Reminded me of my mom’s pizza crust Her parents owned restaurants and bakeries in upstate New York for over 50 years. Really delicious and so glad I ordered! Will most likely become my new favorite pizza place! ❤️“

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

“from suffolk virginia!! this is literally the best restaurant i’ve ever been to! very nice decor, and the food is amazing! if you like supporting family owned businesses, this is the place to go! 💜 😋“

“It's Olive Garden. I mean you can never go wrong with their soup and salad. The prices are a little high now, but I don't blame them. Cost about $70 for app, entree, and dessert. There was a 30 min wait on a Sunday. Overall good food nice decor, and friendly staff. Would recommend.“

“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 !! !“

“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!!“

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

“Food, price and service were excellent.“

“Jessica is an incredible server. She is so personable and friendly. The pizza guy (Josh) makes delicious pizza. Ask for Jessica to be your server and order the pizza. You won't regret it! Great food, Great Service, Great memories!!“

“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!!!!“

“Have gone twice in the last two weeks and incredible both times! My husband and I are so happy to have found it! Beautiful restaurant, comfortable atmosphere, great menu, incredible service, and delicious food. From The flavor and fresh taste, we were blown away. Also the employees (and I mean all employees) were wonderful! We felt so welcome and I believe had interactions with just about everyone on staff. We’ll be back on next date nite. (PIZZA IS TOP TIER)“

“Thank you so much for the complementary garlic knots!!! 🥰 I always order extra garlic and they remembered me“

“Been in many times for dinner & Happy Hour(s) 🤣, but finally made it in for lunch and we continue to be impressed with all that is Paradise Pizza! You guys do it right and you definitely put patron satisfaction high on the list! Meatball Sub and Spaghetti & Meatballs were great! Wonderful cocktails too! Best pizza in Cape!! Always a pleasure to hang with the PP crew! C'ya again soon. 🍕🍸🥃❤️“

“Our group of 8 tried Chef Rocco’s Misto. Having been to the previous version of Misto, we all agreed Chef Rocco is the real deal. The specials were beyond what we expected and the regular menu is terrific. Misto’s definitely exceeded our expectations and we will be visiting frequently.“

“I love the pizza at Poppy’s ! You have to get there and try this pizza!“