Cafe Italia Restaurants is a sure thing! My husband said the chicken marsala was the best he’s ever had! The marinara sauce was delicious. Service: Perfect Food: Divine We were looking for a highly rated restaurant for dinner before our first time at The Parker Playhouse. The
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Now I found this hidden gem of a real Italian restaurant. Im upset that I did not know about it sooner. This is the real deal spot on straight from Italy taste, it brings me back. Wow 
- If you like authentic Italian pasta and food you are in the right place. We had an antipasti and since it was not mentioned on the menu we asked if we could get a Carpaccio. The Waitress said I will ask the Chef and when she came back it was acknowledged that the Chef was willing to make it for us. All tasted great and freshly made. Dinner was perfectly seared sea bass, fillet Mignon in pepper saus again on request since my wife does not like mushrooms. Freshly made Parpadella pasta with shrimps and spaghetti Carbonara. We enjoyed this dinner very much and the owner and his wife thanked us when we left. We will be back
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My wife and I had discussed going here for some time and we finally made it. It's a nice little place and the staff was very friendly.
I'll start by saying my Zuppa Di pesce was very good and the pasta was cooked perfect. Unfortunately that's the only good thing I can say.
It was nice that they served sliced bread. It would have been even nicer if it was fresh and even nicer if we didn't have to worry about pulling a tooth out pulling at the bread.
The calamari appetizer was a small portion for the money and sadly was very bland. Not much flavor at all.
My wife had the lasagna Bolognese. Very nice portion, but not very nice food. The dish was definitely not fresh. The noodles were very mushy, almost pasty and everything about it reminded us of reheated leftovers.
Perhaps if I drank more it would have been better, but I couldn't even do that. They did not serve Pinot noir wine and the other wines were ok at best. We each had one glass of an unknown pinot Grigio which was only worth having one glass. 
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Will never return. Made a 7 p.m reservation on January 8 ,2022 for 2 ppl.
When we arrived there were only tables outside (very windy) and 1 table inside by the front door - which was opening every few minutes. We had specified inside only table. We sat down at the only table by the door that was available after being told a 30 minute wait. - what is the purpose of a reservation ? We were on-time. Got up and left - went next door to Valle La Cucina - had a great dinner with great service and our choice of table. By the way - they were busy beginning 7:30. It all worked out and we'll go back to our new find.
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Cafe Italia really has what you would call old school charm! It's not much to look at from the outside (obviously located in one of Florida's Endless strip malls) but it's what's inside that counts!
We randomly decided to check out Fabio, the Venician wine bar, but they had stopped serving food so we walked next door and low and behold we found something excellent.
Francesco, the owner introduced himself at the door with his charming Italian accent and gave us a few recommendations. I ordered the penne with shrimp and broccoli and my bf ordered the veal Marsala. Both of our dishes were outstanding and so flavorful. The prices were also very reasonable and our server was very friendly and accommodating. The ambiance was also very minimalistic, but charming and there was even a live piano player.
Cafe Italia is my new neighborhood Italian go-to! 
- I had not eaten at this restaurant since over a year ago because of Covid... went back and am so happy I did.. still as good as ever.. don't miss this gem..wonderful food and service... can't wait to go back...
- My husband and I were looking to find a quiet little, family run, Italian restaurant for dinner. When we walked in, there were plenty of tables with white linens, and even a baby grand piano in the corner.
The menu was lovely with all our favorites and much more. The food was delicious! Grouper with tomatoes, onions and olives, cooked to perfection! My husband had the spaghetti with lamb meatballs, all amazing!
The only unfortunate part for us was when the establishment ordered the large screen television turned on, along with the existing overhead music, then he added a phone playing a tv show with more loud music. It was overwhelming and my husband thought it to be rude. We deliberately avoided some of the more popular Italian spots due to the loud noise, televisions and difficulty in having a conversation during dinner.
Food and service and pricing was amazing, sensory overload not so much. 
- This is the second time me and my boyfriend have come here and it is literally so amazing! The best Italian food I've ever had! The cab wine is delicious and the food is fresh and cooked perfectly everytime! Comfortable atmosphere and the service is great too! Highly recommend!
- We came across this little gem by a google search. Looking for somewhere we haven't tried. The reviews were all very good and describing authentic Italian. I was craving a pasta sauce like mamma used to make and this is just what I got. It was delicious. The bread was served warm and scrumptious and the house Cabernet was very nice. The owners sat at a table near the window speaking Italian and being very friendly, gracious and welcoming to all their guests. The prices are very reasonable and it's a quaint little place with 10 or 15 tables. I was very happy to have found this place and highly recommend it .
- Four of us came to Fort Lauderdale for a week to escape the cold and snow. Early on in the trip, we decided we wanted some Italian food and decided to try Cafe Italia. To say that we enjoyed our meals is an understatement. We have never had Italian food that tasted as good in any restaurant ever. Two of us grew up in Italian homes, and the food, and atmosphere, reminded us of our cherished family and the wonderful meals we shared. We already made a return visit and plan to go one more time before we leave. Try anything on the menu. You will not be disappointed.
TripAdvisor Reviews
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The real test of a small restaurant is when a large party is to be served. As a group of 12, we were amazed at the quality of the food... read more 
- We celebrated my nieces 17th birthday here and were blown away by the quality of food, service, and overall hospitality shown by not only the owners Francesco&Valerie but the entire... read more
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Wife and I both liked our dishes. Can’t say it was the best carbonara I ever had, but it filled me. Slow enough service that it seemed food was made... read more
- Been in FLL for years and have never stopped in and we finally did last night for dinner. What a treat! We found our new Italian favorite! With little touches... read more
- With its friendly, attentive staff and a nice, reasonably priced wine selection, Café Italia is a neighborhood Italian restaurant that will win you over with its high quality, well prepared... read more
