48 Best Italian Restaurants near North Fort Myers

“What can I say about this place. I love a place that makes you feel like family coming from an Italian neighborhood I feel so at home here. Jackie, April, mama V the dishes are out of bounds y’all always go out of your way to make sure your customers are taken care of. Tonight’s dinner was amazing it’s gonna be a tough month without ya’s but we’ll be there when you all get back.. Enjoy a well deserved vacation and we’ll see ya in October. ❤️ Ed and Donna“

“First timer we ordered a pizza for take out was really good the girl that waited on us I think her name was Amanda she was great and very pleasant, offered us drink while we was waiting on the pizza, we will be back much more to try from the menu.“

“We’re new to the area and looking for good places to eat. We found a gem. Just ate an incredible dinner at Pizza Connection. The restaurant is in a big shopping plaza next to Publix with plenty of parking. It is decorated in a great casual Italian family style and is immaculate. The pizza and dinner entrees were outstanding. Garlic knots were to die for-moist and garlicky with a sprinkle of cheese on top. So fresh! For dessert, the salted caramel cheesecake was oh so yummy. We will be returning every week! Put them in your GPS!!“

“We always enjoy the wine dinners!“

“Our first time here, partly of six- We all LOVED it! Our server Lila was amazing! We all had something different from eggplant parm to filet .. all on point!“

“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!“

“Just a great local Italian restaurant with great reasonably priced food plus a nice happy hour menu from 2:30-6:00. Clean location and very pleasant staff. Most portions are large enough to do a take a home box for lunch the following morning.“

“It's a pleasure to visit and the food is really good. Friendly staff that are always on point and ready serve you. Bar area is very nice and their appetizers are so delicious. Try it for yourself and I promise you'll love it as much as I do. Bon Appetite ! 🥂“

“What an Outstanding experience with Chef Jessica’s choice and personal touch on everything! Blackened redfish on risotto with a New Orleans flair was absolutely superb. This is truly a hidden gem in the basin. A must for a first class meal. Joe & Janis Bell“

“We were very well taken care of by Liv, who is absolutely delightful — always smiling, attentive, and incredibly helpful. She truly made our evening so much better.

The restaurant offers a great variety of Italian dishes, all very well prepared. The garlic bread with cheese served at the beginning is fantastic and worth the visit on its own.

Excellent experience! Highly recommended.“

“Fantastic dining experience!“

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Ariani Ristorante Italiano in Cape Coral delivers an unforgettable Northern Italian dining experience. From its warm, inviting ambiance to attentive service and generous portions, every detail showcases exceptional quality. Signature dishes like veal Parmesan, Lambuco, and Tiramisu are rich with authentic flavor. Chef-owned and community-rooted, Ariani is a must-visit for fine Italian cuisine in Southwest Florida.
Most friendly and motivated staff!
Highly recommended for special evenings and discerning diners!“

“First time to Fort Myers and had an amazing meal at Bruno's! Everything was excellent from the bread to dessert and the service was top notch. A memorable dinner - wish they would relocate to New York!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

““Alex took excellent care of us at Olive Garden. He was extremely attentive, very friendly, and provided outstanding service. We truly appreciated how well he treated us. Highly recommend him!” He spoke perfect Spanish with my Cubans patents ! Gracias Alex“

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

“Tonight we were talking amongst ourselves about a good place to go get a bite to eat for dinner, and wanted to try a new place that we've never been to before. We decided to try this place out and I am very happy that we did! Being greeted at the door made us feel welcome and we ordered a large pizza and split a large salad. Everything was excellent and I definitely will be returning to this restaurant in the future! I strongly recommend they try this place out!“

“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.“

“The Rib Eye’s are amazing!“

“We’ve been here twice. We had the Churrasco steak both times, so yummy. Black beans are excellent. Our waitress Dayelin was great! We eat out quite often, this will be added to our rotation.“

“The food was absolutely delicious and the service was great! Large portions and reasonable prices, too. I will most definitely eat here again.“

“There are so many “Italian” restaurants in town to choose from however, Toscano is different. Owners Diana and Antonio have succeeded in replicating a true regional style restaurant direct from Italy! If you want a standard chicken parm or pasta keep scrolling. However, if you desire a top quality and authentic Italian dining experience that you won’t soon forget…there is no need to scroll any further! Top quality ingredients, attention to detail, and pride of ownership abound. I am going back tomorrow! It’s not often that a restaurant exceeds expectations across food, service, and atmosphere, but this place delivered on every level, leaving me eager to return soon! I am confident in recommending it to anyone looking for a stellar dining experience.“

“Great food and our server Angel was great !!“

“Delivery was great and on time. Driver was really nice. Food was excellent. Prices were excellent We will definitely make this our favorite eatery“

“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! 💜 😋“

“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!!“

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

“The food at Olive Garden was absolutely delicious, everything was perfect. However, the service from our waitress, Allison, wasn’t the best. She seemed a bit distracted at times and it felt like she forgot about our table. Still, I want to highlight Brandon’s excellent attitude — even though he wasn’t assigned to us, he was very kind and attentive. Thanks to him, our experience was much more enjoyable.“

“Oda is a hidden gem! Extremely friendly service & the best Italian food in the Cape! We have never had a bad meal here or a bad time. Anthony Gerard Tognarelli“

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars

I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Jimmie The Beef Guy! The Italian beef sandwich was just incredible. I've never been to Chicago myself, but my partner Ty has, and he said it tasted just like the real deal from back home. Plus, the owner was super welcoming and made the whole visit even better. Definitely a five-star spot!“

“First time here, visited after a doctors appointment with my mom and dad, very cute clean place.
We ordered the Sicilian pie with sausage and meatballs. Came out nice and hot 🔥 as we all took a piece and bits into it we we're all amazed, crispy deliciousness in every bite !! Very flavorful and hit the spot 🤌

Little Sicily thanks for making pizza 🍕 like back home!! Will definitely be back it's worth the hour drive 🚗
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“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!!!“

“Such a great pizza and wings. We will def. be back again“

“Oise Restaurant is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with elegance, luxury, and top-tier service. Every detail is impeccable. The drinks? Flawless. The food? Out of this world—each dish is crafted to perfection and bursting with flavor. It’s more than just a dinner; it’s a full-on five-star experience. The ambience is upscale yet inviting, and the staff treats you like royalty. Oise has officially become my new favorite spot!“

“Great place! Glad to be apart of the team.“

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

“The best Argentinean and Peruvian fine Cuisine! Come to celebrate with us any occasion! 4383 Colonial Blvd Ft Myers Fl 33967“

“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.“

“Best burger I ever ate & it was at a pizzerrea! Loaded French fries were great also. The pizza is really good also. But they need to watch the garlic knots when they are cooking so they don't burn. Al in all, I'd recommend friends Pizza to al.“

“Everything was excellent, Chicago style pizza was delicious!“

“This is my go to place every Friday for pizza and has been for a while now. This is the ONLY pizza chain that actually gives you the extra cheese that you pay for. Everywhere else has a pitiful amount of cheese even when you specifically request EXTRA (been told by people who used to work these places that they’re told not to actually give the extra cheese).

I’ve read a few reviews on here that the lady here is rude and that’s not true. She’s always been nice to me and I’ve joked with her. Don’t forget that in today’s society everybody is a victim and their narcissism points everyone else out to be an evil villain.

My only complaint is lack of locations. I drive out of my way to get to this store. I wish there was one in Cape Coral.“

“Went to the all-you-can-eat fish fry on Friday. Crunchy, tasty fish. Great-tasting crunchy fries. But the only thing that is all you can eat is the fish. Not fries or coleslaw. They cook it to order, and it comes out quite hot. Service from Morgan was top-notch. Not too bad for $15. But it's not like buffet style; where you go up and grab your food. They bring out the fish as you request it. So, basically, you have to wait as they cook it. But overall, it was very crunchy, tasty food, and the service was excellent.“

“We're visiting from Pennsylvania and have gotten pizza from here twice this past week. SOOO good!!! The 8 corner pizza is where it's at!!!!“

“Have been looking for good New York style pizza and today I found it! Best pizza I’ve had in a long time. My new go to for delicious pizza 😋“

“We eat at pizza 2000 at least every other week. We just love it especially their gorgonzola salad“