I will refrain from saying what I truly thought about the food and service and merely say disappointing but proscuitto di Parma with melon marinated in Marsala that comes out with prosciutto cut like balogney with pineapple and blueberries and yogurt??????? Disgusting . read more

Wow! We were so impressed. This restaurant recently opened above what is now the White Tarpon (used to be the Boathouse) in the space that used to be the Commodore (for those who don't know, the Boathouse is moving to what used to be Turtle Kraals -- yeah, confusing). The food and service were fabulous, and you cannot beat the panoramic 270 degree view of Key West Bight. This place is top shelf and -- possibly because it's still new -- the prices were very reasonable. We will definitely be back. read more

I 100% didn't go to key west to eat Italian food. I'm from the north east where Italian food is amazing. But we came here on a recommendation and we're just blown away by the food, drinks and views. It was some of the best pasta I've had outside Italy, and that's not an exaggeration. If you're looking for a great fine dining experience, then head here for sure. read more

Came back for 3rd time. Egypt our server was spot on. Food was the best. The wines are exceptional ! I had veal bolognese for the 3rd time. 1/2 portion plate and it was the greatest Italian restaurant we have been to in ages. The bread service isn't shabby either with the fresh butter mixed with Brie garlic and Parmesan cheese. I can't say enough about how great it is read more

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The restaurant is beautiful with stunning views. We had a large group and the staff was accommodating and gave wonderful service. Our food was delicious. Portions are small. The bread they give yo the table is also amazing. Wonderful spot. read more

Food was delicious. Our waiter, Jay, was wonderful. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're ever in Key West!

Excellent meal (one of the best we had in Key West). The food was great, good wine selection with affordable options, and overall wasn't too rough on the wallet. The Grouper Piccata special was great as was the Pappardelle Capri. The waiter was helpful with the wine selection and since they offered the bottle he recommended by the glass as well, he brought out two small glasses of that wine for my wife and I to try at no charge before ordering the bottle. The kitchen also had a slight hold-up while we were there and they brought us some additional wine on the house since we had finished the bottle prior to our entree's coming out. The next time we're in Key West, this will definitely be at the top of our list to visit again. read more

Came here to celebrate a special occasion and had a great experience. Five of us all enjoyed our food and wine. The service was impeccable. We never had to ask for anything as the servers were on it before we needed it. When I unknowingly dropped my napkin on the floor, I had a new one before I even knew what happened. The view from our table could not have been better. Five meals, two bottles of wine, and one wine by the glass, after tip was $400. Not bad at all. read more

Key West is awesome. Good basic food but if you want fine dining, make sure you go to Bel Mare. We dined there and after a minor issue, Travis was on top of the issue and our experience and food was the best. We started with the Tomato Caprese salad and it was the best. Buffalo mozzarella and aged balsamic over heirloom tomatoes was spectacular. Followed by lobster diavolo and veal Marsala. Both were mouth watering and cooked to perfection. The canoli for desert was delightful and chocolate gelato was awesome. I highly recommend a night here if you want to treat yourself. Thank you Travis for making our evening special. read more

My mom and I had a lovely evening. Elizabeth was our server and she was wonderful. Kind, thoughtful, open, and smart. Her food recommendations were spot on, as were her wine recommendations. It was my mom's birthday (actually the day after) and she brought a piece of cake with a sparkler. Mom had the Chef's Piccata and I had the shrimp peppardelle. Both were to die for. Furthermore, Elizabeth helped to plan Mom's day tomorrow. A wonderful dining experience with a terrific view. And terrific vibe. read more

Wow we had a great experience! Food was amazing, outstanding service by Jesus and lovely ambiance. Mushroom risotto, caprese salad and grouper piccata were just amazing. The Chef was so kind to pass by our table and make it even a better experience. Will DEFINITELY be back next time we visit key west. read more

Bel Mare - Mushroom risotto - Italian Near Me - Key West, Florida

The food here was outstanding! The bartender was Matthew and he made some of the most interesting cocktails I have ever had. Definitely will go back to this place! read more

Bel Mare offers excellent food and service in a nice setting overlooking the harbor. The menu offers house made pastas, Italian specialties and fresh fish. Some of my favorites are the veal bolognese, the osso bucco, the fresh catch piccata and the burratta salad. Portions are large, so consider sharing salad or appetizers. We usually go home with another full meal from leftovers. The wine list was very good with decent options under $60. They also have a full bar. My reason for removing one star is that they no longer offer half orders of their pasta dishes which was a great way of having a pasta as a first course. Now, the portions are too large unless you have it as a main course. Also, the place can be very loud especially if there's a large party of drunk people, which is pretty common in Key West. Overall I recommend this restaurant for an excellent, high end meal. It is $$$$$. read more

My wife and I decide to try the new Bel Mare restaurant in Key West. It's an upscale Italian place. As appetizers we shared a Caesar salad, ceviche, and Antipasti. Delicious!! For our main course I had the veal bolognese and she has the Wild mushroom Risotto. We left satisfied and wonderfully full. My mama was Italian and fresh off the boat many many years ago and it was tough to find an excellent Italian restaurant until last night. I guarantee that We will return again and again. read more

Bel Mare - Wild Mushroom Risotto - Italian Near Me - Key West, Florida

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I have been to Key West a lot........this will be a staple of must eat every time we are there. Not only did I eat there, I also hired them to do a private event (Wedding Lunch) that people have raved about for days........not only will you get some of the best food ever, you will get great service, great bartenders, great cleaning crew. It was by far the best experience to the point where I went there 3 times in a week. The chef (Shane) was top notch to the point I did not even know a Chef would be that great coming around to tables checking in with guests....what makes you realize how great it is is the way the staff works with each other......the bartenders were amazing, the staff was amazing, the food was amazing. Do not miss out on this place. read more

We are here visiting and we decided to make reservations here for our Anniversary. It was EXCEPTIONAL!!! The atmosphere was wonderful, service was on point and the food was one of the best dinners we've had! read more

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very convenient to mallory square. we were in the mood for pasta and this place hit the spot. my wife started with the oysters appetizer and linguine and clams entree. i had the veal bolognese, nothing too fancy but that's what we were in the mood for and it didn't disappoint, also very nice ambiance and the service was very good. read more

This restaurant came highly recommended from a local. We've eaten at some of their other restaurants before and enjoyed them. The first issue was the restaurant was hot. When you pay the prices that they charge you expect to be comfortable. We asked our server and she said there was nothing she could do. She was a great and friendly server though. There were 8 of us total in the party. We ate dinner around 8:30 pm. By 2 am 3 of the party were sick. I was up all night on the toilet and feeling horribly nauseous. Not exactly what I want to be doing on vacation. I'm not surprised if I get sick from a food truck but not a fine dining establishment such as this one. Our bill was over $700 and 3 got sick. I won't be going back on future vacations to KW. read more

This was our first time here and the food and service was fantastic. Our server, Jay, was phenomenal. We will definitely be back!

Best meal we've had in Key West. Great wine list, the Marsala sauce was the best I've ever tasted, and my husband finished his pasta sauce with a spoon, it was so good. The service was excellent and our waitress had great wine recommendations to pair with the food. If our trip wasn't so short, we would have definitely returned for another meal. read more

Wonderful food with the option to do half or full portions. Very nice, clean, and up scale.

A first time eating here for us, although we heard it is newly open ed. Beautiful dockside restaurant and the food is excellent. Half and full portions s available. Reasonably priced considering the quality! A must try for Italian food lovers! read more

One of the few best restaurants in Key West, Bel Mare continues to impress every time. From the well trained team to the sophisticated menu that surprises every few weeks with dishes that are creative and prepared perfectly. One pet-peeve of mine - food arriving hot at the table - is always that case at this lovely place! Why can't others manage it? Well, I guess this and a few other great qualities is what makes Bel Mare one of our top three places for a 'civilized' meal in the Keys - certainly the top Italian restaurant. Well done, again! read more

The atmosphere and food was great, a bit spendy though. Our server was attentive as well. So why the three stars? When the head chef comes by your table and asks "how is everything" and then criticizes your answer, that is not acceptable. We had 5 in our party and requested a type of 'family style' dining approach. When requested to have the steak and lobster simply sliced, our waiter said absolutely! When it was served whole, we were disappointed. We were honest and polite with the Head chef's question and he was extremely rude back to us, stating they are too busy to slice a steak or lobster in the kitchen, and that was beyond their capabilities. We continued to tip 20% to our waiter; but with a bill & tip of over $750 for 5 people, I would have expected more from their head chef. For fine dining with a courteous staff, I'd recommend dining elsewhere. read more

We came here yesterday and the food & service was so good we decided to come back again today. Everything on the menu was delicious and the service was impeccable. It's a place to have a great date night or a large party. They make a great espresso martini and the wine selection is good to. read more

Hands down, the best restaurant experience we've had during our stay here! My girlfriend had the black grouper and I had the veal bolognese, along with the salad for the both of us last night. Both the culinary and wait staffs were top notch; made our experience a very memorable one. We look forward to coming back and dining with you guys soon! read more

Very pretty place, right on the water. Mussels were so good, I needed a straw for the broth!!! Caesar was very good and the shrimp orecchiette was out of this world!!! Our waiter, Jay, was super knowledgeable and sooo nice! read more

The service is probably the worst I've ever experienced. We made a reservation weeks ago and it was a real disappointment. Save yourself the time and find a better restaurant, there are so many better options to choose from! read more

Great food and the server, Egypt, was even better! Coming from Chicago area we have high expectations in a restaurant. You went above and beyond with treating the "Mothers" to a special experience. We will be back! read more

My husband and I had our Anniversary dinner here. We were greatly pleased with all aspects of our dining experience. Brad, our waiter was wonderful and very helpful in describing dishes. We chose the nightly chef's special for two which was divine. Rack of lamb, grouper, shrimp, brocollini and a wonderful orzo with calamata olives. Brad told us the chef studied under Emerille LeGasse. For a wonderful upscale dinner this is the place. read more

Had carne cruda. Thick raw beef not like carpaccio. OK but not something I would have again. Wife had veal Marsala and enjoyed it. I had linguini with clams expecting li gaining with clams. A thick heavy cheese sauce making the clams tasteless. More like fettuccine than linguini but the pasta itself was good. Do not get if you know what clam sauce is and expect that. Bread was good. In a fine dining Italian restaurant I would have expected a spoon for pasta, fresh grated Parmesan, and fresh black pepper offered without having to ask for each, but had to request. With a bottle of Silver Oak and tip we tabbed out for two at just over $310 with tip. The cannoli's were horrible. Rock hard shell, flanked by 2 brown rotted strawberries, and filled with something that tasted like shaving cream. Try any other dessert. If you have ever had cannoli in Boston you won't recognize these things. On the whole, average. Far better places in Key West. Price was the object. Service was reasonable considering they were only half full at the time. Food is below standard for the level they are trying to project. Go to Louie's Back Yard, Hot Tin Roof, 915, and so on. read more