22 Best Italian Restaurants near Sanibel

“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!“

“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!“

“The food here last night was tremendous. I never imagined we could get this level of great cuisine in Fort Myers. The veal Milanese had the most tender veal I’ve ever had. And the Linguine Vongole would’ve been enough for the whole table. My wife felt like we were back dining in Italy and we can’t wait to go back. Don’t hesitate to try it. And make sure you order some gnocchi they were incredible.“

“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“

“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 ! 🥂“

“Fantastic dining experience!“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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!!“

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

“We had the Parmesan chicken and pesto. Absolutely delicious with very generous portions. Highly recommend!“

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

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

“The owner was so happy and eager to give us the best dining experience he could when we walked in. I had the pastrami and my wife got the chicken parm. Both were delicious, but the chicken parm was definitely the hidden gem... Thick and juicy with a really nice red sauce.

I also enjoyed the pickles, they tasted homemade. The macaroni salad was unique and different than any other macaroni salad that I have ever had, but it was really good.

Overall, I would recommend this spot. It's being run by people who are passionate about food!“

“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!!!“

“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!!!!“

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

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