Amazing food ,amazing staff and kindness Ali and Charlotte the owners. We love going here to dine and for special occasions . We have done baby showers and special anniversaries. Every time was excellent. Fresh food and very caring staff. I recommend this place to everyone I know. Thank you read more

Best ever! Food was excellent (lasagna and shrimp scampi!) Service top quality and lovely atmosphere.

We were really excited to try this place. It had great reviews on yelp, google, and the guest book in our rental home. I am not normally one to complain about food but we were let down. We split the meat lovers pizza and it was one of the worst pizzas I've had in a restaurant. There was tons of meet on the pizza which was great, but almost zero sauce and the crust tasted like it was from frozen. My boyfriend said all he could taste was salt. However, the service was great and the vibe of the restaurant was adorable. Overall, would not pay 30 for a pizza we could not get close to finishing because of its flavor. read more

Ali's Bistro - meat lovers pizza - Italian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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This is my new favorite Italian place in Ft Walton Beach. Great staff. Nice inside and you should definitely get a reservation even on a Wednesday in off season. Had the veal piccata. Outstanding. Good wine selection as well. Eat here. read more

Ali's Bistro - A pile of antipasti - Italian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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Wonder romantic restaurant with amazing food and professional waitstaff. The only thing I regret is that I didn't buy a second bottle of the oil. Expensive, yes but nothing like I've ever had before. Savoring every drop till I get there again. read more

Second time dining there on our 1 week vacation turned out to be much different. The first time it was so delicious and the service was superb. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Unfortunately we had a different server the 2nd time. Advice...ask for Nicole for your server and don't bother ordering the lasagna. 3 of us ordered it and none of us were fond of it. $25 for a single piece of mediocre lasagne with no side...? Pass If our server would have at least been pleasant it would have made the experience better. read more

Great drinks, food and ambiance. The waitress was very attentive and personable. I had the manicotti and my bf had the lobster ravioli. Both were really good! The pepper and Gouda soup was to die for! read more

Ali's Bistro - Espresso martini and wine - Italian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

A friend that lives in the area recommended this place. As we were driving through, we figured we'd give it a shot. We were the first table to arrive as we had an early dinner tonight we sat on the porch and watched the servers clean up the area in preparation for open. They greeted us kindly and set us swiftly. Once the doors opened. We started with the fried ravioli that was crisp on the outside and succulent on the inside. Do not sleep on the oil and bread. It may be one of the best combinations that I've had in any Italian restaurant. We kept asking for more bread until the oil dip was gone! They did have Christmas cocktail selections and I ordered the cinnamon old-fashioned. It was a nice twist having a fresh stick of cinnamon that was smoked through. Added to my drink. We shared the lasagna and a fresh pizza. Both entrées had super fresh ingredients. The restaurant is white tablecloth and luxuriously styled. But don't feel that you need to dress up here you're in a beach townand it's definitely laid-back. read more

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This is a special occasion dining place! Although the food is mostly very good it's extremely expensive. Your entree includes, a house salad and side of sliced potatoes and onions, baked in garlic, herbs, and olive oil only! Anything else is $$$$. The restaurants market price is usually considerably higher. Expect to spend at least $150. or more. read more

The outside of the restaurant is cute and quant, easily spotted from the main road, and looked very inviting. The large flat screen playing sports behind the bar, which is immediately seen to the right as you enter, screamed sports bar more than Italian neighborhood bistro. There were a dozen or so patrons packed standing around the bar, which is very close to the main entrance door, and created quite a bit of confusion as to where to check in to be seated. We were seated immediately despite not having a reservation (recommended but not required according to the website), and the waitress was quick to come by the table for our drink order. They have a decent wine and spirit list, but offer no non-alcoholic beer options. We ordered the bread and olive oil for an appetizer. While extremely tasty, it is a bit strange for this to be a paid appetizer instead of a standard starter as is fairly common for Italian restaurants. Refills on the bread were offered by staff but declined by us. The Shrimp Scampi was tasty, but not stand out in any way. The pasta is most definitely not made in house, and the inclusion an entire half of a lemon in the center of the dish was an interesting choice. The cost of the dish is a tad pricey for not all fresh ingredients. The staff are the stand out highlight for this location. Very attentive and quick service with a smile. Drinks were refilled promptly, and food delivered without an extended wait time. Excellent customer service all around. The food itself is average with above average pricing ($100~ for a meal for 2). read more

Ali's Bistro - Shrimp Scampi - Italian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Wow! Just wow! Best meal we had the entire time we were here! Those lamb popsicles will make a vegetarian rethink their choices!!! I don't eat a lot of meat but I couldn't keep my hands off my husband's lamb!!!! Everything was fresh & delicious!!! The staff was friendly & fantastic. The atmosphere was nice and clean & not too loud! We met Ali and he was super friendly! Everything from their oil with garlic & herbs for dipping your bread to the after dinner drinks & tiramisu were absolutely delicious! I can't wait to go back!!! 5 !!! read more

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First time in many years we've been here. Don't know why; it was outstanding. Service was professional, food was outstanding. If you don't like garlic, you may not be a fan (lol). Our new Italian go-to restaurant. read more

Fantastic! I had the grouper special, and I must say, it was the most fantastic grouper I've ever had. The wine list is short, but very thoughtful. The service was excellent, and you can tell the staff really knows their stuff. Most of the table had pasta. There was a point when the lights were dimmed in the evening, NICE TOUCH. The only bummer was styrofoam for our take away. Maybe it's a Florida thing? read more

Had dinner here on 6/14/24. The service was attentive and friendly. We started with the bread and garlic oil which was delicious! For dinner I had spinach tortellini. They tasted homemade and was the perfect portion. The restaurant was airy and lively! read more

Ali's Bistro - Garlic oil - Italian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

This is a hidden gem. The food was excellent from the pasta to the steak. Make sure you try the Ali's dip it was great. The service is great and they had our table ready when we showed up at our reservation time. read more

Enjoyed a specialty pizza and glass of wine during happy hour at this lovely restaurant. The atmosphere was cozy and a bit upscale which was a wonderful change of pace from all the seafood "shacks" I've been enjoying all week. The pizza was delicious- loaded with fresh toppings on a thin crust, and my wine was the perfect complement. I sat in the bar which was comfortable and had great service. After seeing some of the entrees coming out, next time I'll try pasta! read more

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Fantastic food! I would say best Italian food in the destination area. Had a family of four and all ordered different dishes, everyone's was amazing! A must try!! read more

This is the best Italian food I've had in PCB, FWB, Destin area in 12 years. Can't wait to go back. I would make the drive from PCB just to eat here. The manicotti is great. Cool bar, great dining room. Bartender was on point fast. And yeah, get the bread and olive oil! read more

Food was great!! Server was great, until he lost momentum. Came around in the beginning & then didn't come around as much. We got our food, but never got the bread to go with it till after we were done. Parmesan cheese & all were brought when we were almost done. Took a while to come around & bring refills. Greet place. But service could've been a little more attentive. My husband loved it. But come out anyway. read more

Good authentic Italian dishes. Very clean place. Well trained staff. Good variety on the menu and an excellent wine list.

Highly recommended! Very sweet place for all occasions. Everything I've had here has been great! They have wonderful pasta and pizza. I'm a big fan of their lobster ravioli! They have a gelato station as well! Their bread and Ali's oil is garlic heaven! Try this is you're in the area and craving Italian' read more

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The food is amazing authentic Italian. Great place for a date night. Service is excellent. In a garden setting.

I never post reviews............. Ali's Bistro was the best find while away for a extended work Trip. Myself and 2 Co-workers made a standing reservation for every Sunday. It was the best thing we looked forward to end Our weekend. Bolton and his staff were awesome, always greeted us with a smile and handshake. The food.........Everything we tried was incredible, Hats off to the Chef !!!!! We are looking forward to getting back there next year for more great times and great food !!!! Dave read more

FANTASTIC meal! Nicole was an amazing server (ask for her if you can!). Would recommend over and over again. The inside was beautifully decorated and the food was top tier. read more

The food is second to none! Servers were on it, no slow down. Best Italian food/restaurant on the Gulf Coast! read more

Ali's Bistro - Eggplant Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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This place was amazing. I had the chicken marsala which was delicious. The lemon cake was the best I've ever had. The service and ambiance were perfection. Be sure to make a reservation but you can sit at the bar if there is room. read more

Ali's Bistro was delicious! Our server "Roy" with his Southern Charm and Italian Knowledge was amazing! I have been to Milan and Rome 3x and the Dishes and Italian Wines here are Spectacular! Highly Recommend! read more

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Amazing in all areas. I got the salmon and my husband got the lobster ravioli. We were both very happy.

Great service by Roy! He was very experienced & knew what he was suggesting. We all enjoyed our pasta meals & grouper. The calamari was seasoned & cooked to perfection. read more

After all the crab, lobster and shrimp that we love at the beach, the best meal was had at Ali's Bistro. Eggplant Parmesan, Ali's pasta, olive oil dip with warm crusty bread, bruschetta and tiramisu. All done perfectly and served with kindness and grace. Prices were like every other nice place we ate at. Menu explained thoroughly and thoughtfully. Nice atmosphere, clean and fresh. Will absolutely return to Ali's next time we come to Florida from Arkansas. Wait staff wonderful. read more

Parking lot was good but I didn't go in it was closed I ate a pizza there the pizza was papa John's it's smelt like Eddie abbew farts but restraint was nice it was at 3 am a few days ago really want to go again with my friends it smelt so good but the pizza stank it up Ali's bistro is so good read more

Ali's Bistro - Italian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

The host and bar staff were polite when I came in for my reservation, they sat our party right away . The ambiance was simple yet elegant esp the lighting. Everything was clean and homey. Our server was nice and great help with picking out a wine . I saw beforehand you Pay for the oil and bread but price was reasonable , portions were great . Having a small gelato freezer inside was a nice touch . Highly recommended for some Italian , date night or vacay dinner away from the hustle read more

Ali's Bistro - Oil & herbs with their buttered bread and custom reservation seating card . - Italian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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I enjoyed the food, it came out fast and fresh and the Service was excellent. Highly recommend!

Family and Date night friendly ambiance. Attentive service and good prices. Highly recommend. 12" thin crust pizza was filling and affordable for 2. read more

Not impressed. We pick up a pizza from this restaurant every time we visit FWB and have been very pleased in the past. This time, the pizza wasn't worth the $30. There was barely any sauce and it was almost like the toppings were thrown onto an old pepperoni pizza with minimal sauce. It wasn't even hot though I picked it up 15 mins after ordering. The onions and peppers were raw. The only reason I didn't give one star is because there were plenty of toppings even if they were cold. I will not likely be back for their pizza. read more

Ali's Bistro - Supreme pizza - Italian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Walking up, it's a very cute restaurant. Going inside, there's instant confusion about where the hostess stand is because you walk into tables and a bar. Hostess came over to meet us and seated us immediately without reservations. Started it off with a cappuccino. I think it had like 4-6 espresso shots with maybe a tablespoon of milk, much too strong and bitter. Milk foam was wet and thin, not the best for a cappuccino. Cappuccinos should be 1/3 milk, 1/3 milk foam, and 1/3 espresso, so ratios were way off. For $8.50, I expected much better! Food came quickly, the bread and garlic oil starter was good, but you have to pay for this to be brought to the table rather than it being provided on the house like a typical Italian restaurant. I ordered the chicken parm for the main. Chicken parm was made with bagged, shredded mozzarella... instead of a fresh slice or two... plated on the plate rather than on top of the pasta, causing the breading to become immediately wet and soggy. Could not enjoy the crisp breading one expects. Sauce seemed house made, but the pasta was a cheap box brand texture and taste. For $29, again, I expected much better. Overall, the experience was much too expensive and left much to be desired. I even passed on dessert! read more

Ali's Bistro - Cappuccino - Italian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Food and service are always great. Consistent, nice ambiance, and will always be one of my favorite place to go. read more

Got what I wanted.. a good Alfredo pasta. Ambience is good. And decent customer service. The bruschetta was ok. The bread and garlic oil they give to each table is amazing, very fresh. The margarita pizza was more of a flat bread, but went good with that garlic oil. As dessert we tried the butter pecan gelato and tiramisu, both good. Old fashioned was strong and good. read more

Worst dining experience in my lifetime and i'm 73! food was decent but the service and atmosphere let it down. I ordered a mushroom pizza, but they added some extra pork,very bad for my religious restrictions. But,lucky for them, we returned it. Another thing the noise. The owner Ali made a surprise visit and what he brang was a heap of noise.I was trying to have a peaceful time but there he was yelling about trying to cause a commotion. I would not recommend going here ever avoid it. read more

Ali's Bistro - their olive garlic dip - Italian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Food was excellent and service was even better! I sat at the bar and Courtney served me - she's awesome! I had the bread/garlic oil dip and the manicotti...all fantastic! Ambiance was warm and inviting...Put this place on your list! read more