50 Best Italian Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

“Delicious food- wish they had more space.“

“great food and great service by the waiter joey. Big portion and great tasting chicken parm.“

“Complimeenti! Una vera pizza napoletana, degna della nostra grande tradizione.“

“This restaurant exceeded all my expectations! ? It’s hands down one of the best meals I’ve had in Ft Lauderdale beach. The service was fantastic, great menu recommendations by our server and wonderful wine selection! My husband and I will be returning back here soon!!?“

“Decided to make reservations at the last minute and they gladly accommodated it. When we arrived we were greeted by hostess and I believe the manager. He asked if it were our first time and showed us around. The waiter gave us great recommendations and was very attentive. The food came out pretty quickly and was full of flavor. The restaurant itself was beautiful. Loved the decor. Can't wait to try the brunch! Def a nice date night spot.“

“Food and service was very good. Loved the calamari with the spicy fra diavolo sauce and the pear & cheese fiocchi. My son really enjoyed his personal cheese pizza.“

“Delicious Maine lobster pasta in sauce. I loved it. Unfortunately, the Dover Sole was ok, not the freshness of fish I expect at this fine restaurant. Chef Angelo would not tolerate it on his plate. At $78 for the dish, any restaurant can put a delicious sauce. Angelo's recipes are the best. Angelo's should maintain better quality control of their fish in hot Ft Lauderdale. The sauce was very good, of course. I will go again. Not order fish. It's a problem in most restaurants. Didn't expect at this Ft Lauderdale gem.“

“Had the pleasure of dining in at Anthony's Clam House. We come all the way from New Jersey just for the clams! Everything was excellent especially the linguine vongole and the Tuscan shrimp. The atmosphere is very nice. The service was awesome, we were blessed to have Angela as our waitress, she was a sweetheart. She checked in with us throughout the meal to make sure everything was good. 10/10 overall and I look forward to coming back!“

“When we got stranded without baggage and only the gym clothes on our back for a night, these folks welcomed us in with open arms when no other restaurant in the area would because we didn’t meet their dress code. Food was wonderful as was the staff. Thanks y’all!“

“Simply Awesome! Start to finish, food to service, simply awesome! Thank You! Nicely done!“

“Excellent place. I came in there for a pick-up order and the staff immediately greeted me. Everyone was so friendly and professional. I noticed that the food was doubled wrapped for freshness, and when I got home I couldn't not believe the size of the portions. Not only that but it was delicous. Excellent place and I would recommend it to anybody.“

“went here with my brother and couldn't be more satisfied. great food, great staff. authentic Italian classics, (yes they do put mortadella on eggplant Parmigiano). had to slurp the last of the white sauce down, I sure wasn't leaving it behind. A+++“

“Excellent pizza , polite staff , thanks for many years of hard work , I hope you can continue to expect such a high level of quality“

“Sam was great. he took care of a bunch of women of age and drinking and eating. we will be back. love you Sam the Eagles auxiliary.“

“Me and my family came to celebrate my birthday a couple weeks back. The owner, Fabio runs an amazing staff and is very warm and personable always smiling and making you feel like family. This cozy authentic Italian restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, wide wine list and wonderful desserts. I Highly recommend!“

“One of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had in a restaurant. My wife and I were on vacation and kind of stumbled upon the Tuscan Grill. From the moment we stepped in until the minute we left, we were treated exceptionally well. Two of the waiters were native Bostonians and they were awesome: friendly, engaging and it was obvious that they took immense pride in their work. If you go, try the Eggplant Croquettes…tremendously tasty. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!“

“Clearly the best Italian Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, Cafe Vico compares with the best in Miami, Manhattan, Montreal or for that matter Milan. The food is subtle (try their unique pear & cheese pasta appetizer, which has an incredible walnut crème sauce) and traditionally tasty (try spaghetti with white clam sauce). Yes, spaghetti not linguini: our server Jakson steered us to one of the pastas made fresh that day. That's SERVICE. The team in the front of the house is as good as the kitchen in back; professional, polite, prompt and patron-focused: it's not a performance, it's dinner. A traditional white-table-cloth restaurante, Cafe Vico's atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable as your Aunt Rita's, if Rita has a first class wine cellar. The desert menu was long, so Jakson pointed to Crème Brulé and NY cheesecake: we recommend all three. Expect to pay what it costs to get the best, you'll get better (with all the extras). This is a great restaurant“

“Celebrated my son’s Birthday on 5/18/23 at Etna Rosso Ristorante for the 2nd year. Service was excellent and food was delicious! I highly recommend The Etna Rosso!!“

“We had another stellar meal with Chef Gio's authentic cuisine; the daily fresh homemade pasta, Veal Osso Bucco, and scallopine were all standouts! The staff are all so welcoming and amazing! A special thanks to Vittorio, Marianna, and of course, the amazing Chef Gio who consistently delivers passion on a plate with his exceptional dishes!“

“We had a great Mother's Day brunch there. We loved the food. Everyone was friendly and they even had a beautiful surprise for the moms! The service took a bit to get its act together, but then did a better job after some initial hiccups. Very cool restaurant at a boutique hotel.“

“Horrible service and the owner is racist“

“Really a hidden gem. We were hungry after a day at the beach and searched the web. We ended at this delicious place were the food is SO GOOD and so fresh. We were so happy to find it. Flavors were amazing, real italian flavors. No sauces from jars or frozen... Everything fresh and delicious.We will definitely go back.“

“Service was very slow. Portions were small and I am not a bog Ester. Prices were very high considering the paltry size of the serving. Desert menu, particularly the pie and Gelato was also very expensive, consiering the tiny size of the serving. Having said all that, the food what little there was. Is very good.“

“Death, pandemics, perpetual war, depression, saddness...Now think of the gastronomic diametrical opposite.Thats this pizza. In Florida no less. Buddy from New England obsessed on pizza making and delivers.00 flour, proper yeast yah yah -- the ground rules.GOOD cheese and great crumb.Ufff. Best thing in FLL ain't whats on the beach --- its here.“

“Always a nice time there, friendly service and great food!“

“Love this place! The owners, employees and food are fantastic.“

“My friends call me Shane. I visited Primo's on Sunday March 17th 2024...I would firstly like to say that store was very clean and well kept. I was greeted by William who actually went out of his way to make sure I was taken care of, along with his manager Eddie. I ordered the Italian Hoagie which was completely made with fresh meat, lettuce tomatoes and onions. The bread was so tasty and fresh and with my first bite, I was hooked. To the point that I called and ordered a second sandwich. I was visiting Fr Los Angeles but when I return I will be going to Primos again. Thank you once again for such a wonderful experience ❤ ?.“

“Wonderful staff. They are so Welcoming. And the Food is do Dam Good!! Eric and Michelle Lee.“

“I am from upstate NY where we define Italian cooking. The dishes I had here were beyond exceptional. Hard to beat NY dishes.“

“We stopped at this bar on the way from Miami to Orlando, it was a success. The food was excellent. We ordered wings (they are grilled) one of the best I have ever eaten, we also ordered a starter of spinach with artichokes that came with a very delicious toasted bread and to finish a pizza, with toasted edges that was delicious (ricotta and meatballs). For dessert we ordered a cheesecake (very American). The service was very good, they were all very friendly. I recommend it to you. With the desire to eat the pizza, I forgot the photo (sorry).Parking: They had plenty of space in their own parking lot to park and eat in peace.“

“Great food and fantastic service!“

“What a delight! There is much passion and love that goes into these decadent bites! Everything is fresh and delicious!“

“Discovered a gem in Fort Lauderdale! The atmosphere is inviting, the service impeccable, and it offers the best spaghetti carbonara and gnocchi with pesto I’ve ever had. This place is my new go-to in Fort Lauderdale for a relaxed yet sophisticated dining experience. I highly recommend it if you are tired of the commercial establishments and look for a small authentic Italian restaurant. Bravo“

“great pizza philly cheesesteak.all dishes are well portion.5star everytime.family dinning.“

“This place is AMAZING. This was our first visit but, we will definitely be going back. Delicious homemade pasta. I had the pork chop which was the special. I shared part of it with a friend and we both agree, it was the best pork chop we ever had. If you’ve never been there, you need to give it a try. The staff is as incredible as the food.? Michael, Cliff, Jose and Raoul - thank you!“

“We took our group of 7 in for a authentic Italian dinner night.The pizza was amazing.If there were 6 stars, I'd give it.They were kind and it was just so delicious! Worth every penny!Kid-friendliness: We had 2 grumpy and hungry girls, made sure we got the kids served first and checked in a lot.“

“My wife and I were visiting for a few days for our 9yr anniversary trip. Wanted to have a nice meal, so we chose Carrabba's. We both love Italian, and we new this place was great. Our server was Gigi, and she was amazing. Super sweet, super attentive, and extremely observent to our needs. Do your self a favor and ask for her. Then the manager Richard came over, and was extremely nice as well, and was as polite as they come. He even offered us a anniversary desert on the house! We can't say enough good things about this place. We'll definitely be coming back again and again.“

“The worst experience in relation to Italian food in my life. Greasy food, cold bread, and worst of all is the service. Impolite. The waiting time after ordering the food and bringing it out was 45 minutes. When asking what was happening with the food, he responded "it took you a long time to order the food." There is too much pressure for you to order, vomit and leave. THINK WELL BEFORE YOU GO TO THIS PLACE.“

“Food was delicious and our server was great . Would definitely recommend this place“

“Great food and even better staff!“

“We frequent this location often and they never disappoint. Alexa has been our server almost every visit and each time we are greeted with a genuine smile as if we were family. The food is always hot and delicious and the establishment is clean. We will continue to patronize this location for these reasons but the big thing is the entire staff that makes everyone feel welcomed and appreciated. Cheers Alexa, Anthony and staff!!“

“I have to say, the price is worth it. Every single penny. I love this place, I love the pizza, and I love the wings. OMG!! If you are a pizza lover, try them. Is not your typical gourmet. Is it for a family share. Amazing. I've definitely been coming to this place more than what I should.“

“I've been cooking forever and recently moved to Florida and that all hope was lost, this restaurants service was impeccable, spot on in all aspects of service making you feel like home. The food was as if you sat at grandma's on a sunday with the family. I know he says gravy but the sauces made with tomato are amazing. i drove almost 3 hours and it was worth every minute. I highly recommend this experience.“

“Great meeting the GM, Mark wonderful person and a great choice in wines“

“The food is delicious I have never had a bad meal there.“

“Lovely atmosphere and really good food!“

“I work in the building and I am a regular at this restaurant. I get my coffee, chicken empanada and tequenos everyday. They have the best chicken empanada I have ever had, cannot find another place with that flavor. I’ve gotten their sandwiches for lucky as well, highly recommend the chicken caprese. It’s amazing and fresh every time. Mariana is the sweetest and best, always great customer service.“

“Very noisy, they gave my sofa seat table away to somebody else and refuse to get me another comfortable seat for a sore back. You can check with them that I asked for that same seat every time I go there they're quite a few times a month and they gave the table to Chet. From OpenTable, please check that out for me very upsetting. I was uncomfortable all night eat there 34 times a month.“

“Wife and I have been visiting the area for the past two weeks and have been to Patrizia's three time during our visit. Food and drinks are amazing. The chicken and eggplant parm dishes are fantastic. Pizza and calamari are delicious and a great happy hour meal. Service is top notch.“

“Absolutely a must! Great atmosphere delicious food!“