25 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.😎😎“

“always fab food .. service great .. tonight's Gnocchi special was to die for 😎😋“

“Had dinner at Next Door restaurant last night. Incredible meal Chef John and Chef Jess create the most delicious freshly made pasta dishes. Highly recommend.“

“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 .“

“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!“

“waitress Miranda was pleasant, very helpful and I will ask for her when I return. In addition the food was excellent.“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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!!“

“This place is FANTASTIC!! Under new ownership and the owner Lugi is always on the floor making sure his customers are well taken care of! The food is EXCELLENT! I highly recommend this place!“

“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!!“

“Amazing food and atmosphere. The perfect date spot!!“

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

“Our Valentine's Day celebration was over the top. Big improvements at this perennial favorite under new leadership with everyone working as a team to make the dining experience extraordinary. From The beef Wellington to the beef filet and lobster and the sea bass, everything was delicious and prepared to perfection. The meal was only surpassed by the extraordinary selection of desserts that were available for the special night.“

“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. 🍕🍸🥃❤️“

“Loved the pies!! So goooood!!“

“Love this little gem! Very reasonable, good, and the people are so friendly. Whoever is in the kitchen always has some awesome specials!! Loved the tempura shrimp and the bbq pork chili! This is our go to spot for lunch at work and they never disappoint!“

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