Grilled swordfish with fresh tomatoes and mushroom and basil. Stop in this month for this catch.Cafe Italia Fort Lauderdale
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Home cooked food made to order. Ask them for the stuffed veal chop. Mom and pop restaurants but that is the best kind. Francesco the owner was great, greeted everyone properly and got to know them.Would definitely try again. 
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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. 
- 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!
- 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
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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.
- Food was well prepared and delicious. Service was very lacking. Wait staff needs basic training in how to serve and treat customers .Went for dinner and the restaurant was not crowded. The food was brought to the table in a timely manner. The waiter did not come back to the table to ask if we were enjoying our meal. When we finished our meal he came to ask if we wanted dessert. We placed the order for dessert and coffee. To my utter dismay and shock he brings the dessert and was about to place it in the dirty fish and pasta dishes .THE TABLE WAS NOT CLEARED OF DISHES !!!!!!!! .The entree and pasta dishes along with dirty flat wear and bread basket was still on the table .WHO DOES THIS???????? I had to instruct him to clear table of dishes etc. before placing dessert and espresso on the table.
What a tragedy. I had to give this restaurant 5 stars because the preparation of the food was excellent. But PLEASE TRAIN YOU STAFF in rudimentary table service.Always clear the table before bringing the next course.Please next customer will not be as forgiving and will give you one star instead of the five stars you deserve 
- 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...
- Beautifully prepared and totally delicious! All 7 of us were delighted with our dinner entrees. Osso bucco got rave reviews--large portions, too! Red Snapper Livornese was so good, with olives and capers. Pasta was authentic and cooked perfectly. Salmon and seafood were enthusiastically consumed. House wine ok. Only one anonymous beer: "Italian birra". Tiramisu and espresso finished our memorable meal.
- 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!!! :)
- 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
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
