Month: March 2020

Yelp Reviews

  •   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.

    thumb Mary D.
    11/01/2021

  •   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.

    thumb Ian S.
    11/20/2021

  •   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 .

    thumb Maria D.
    6/16/2019

  •   Amazing food, great wine and even better desert. Coming back for sure. Great date night spot, also price is incredible for the amount of food we got. Real authentic Italian food.

    thumb Jhoanna J.
    9/25/2019

  •   Absolutely delicious food been coming here for years I would definitely recommend to everyone.

    The bread is amazing

    thumb John C.
    9/08/2019

  •   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.

    thumb Pamela C.
    2/04/2021

  •   Excellent restaurant! My boyfriend and I got the filet mignon. It was better than any steakhouse! Large steak cooked to perfection with amazing flavor. To start, they gave us baskets of bread and olives with cheese. The bread was so good I couldn't stop eating it.
    My parents had the lasagna and devoured it! My mom says it was one of the best lasagnas she's ever eaten.
    The staff was very friendly and efficient. The owner greeted us at the door and was very welcoming.
    The bathrooms were very very clean.
    The prices are very good.
    All meals made when ordered which we really appreciate.
    My family and I will definitely be back!

    thumb Valerie F.
    10/24/2021

  •   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!

    thumb Lindsay Y.
    5/06/2019

  •   This is the greatest little hidden gem right in my home town. I recommend everyone to come in!! It's a fantastic family restaurant where everyday the owner will great you and recommend a great meal just for you. Five stars for sure!!! :)

    thumb Bree B.
    5/17/2019

  •   Very nice !  Sat outside   Staff welcoming and food was delicious.  Meet staff  Valerie and owner Francesco !

    thumb Geoff L.
    9/24/2020

TripAdvisor Reviews

  • star rating  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

    avatar thumb Charles T
    October 30, 2021

  • star rating  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

    avatar thumb Dagr811981
    July 23, 2021

  • star rating  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

    avatar thumb jabberwo
    May 28, 2021

  • star rating  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

    avatar thumb tjonc
    May 21, 2021

  • star rating  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

    avatar thumb Eddiemack
    August 14, 2019
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