Very nice setting in a very unique spot. Great example of what can be done with a community restaurant when you have an innovative owner and super staff. Food was very good. True authentic Italian. Nothing else like this in the area. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Ugh, Service was lacking..most servers look like they slept in their uniforms, wrinkled, stained, all different shades of grey white....need to have a laundry service!! Food was WAY overpriced, presentation was less than appealing for the prices they are expecting you to pay. Won't be back..... read more

A hidden gem in Island Walk, Naples! If you're searching for an authentic Italian dining experience, Casa Cotzelli is absolutely worth a visit. The hostess seated us promptly, and the service was exceptional from start to finish--drinks, entrées, and dessert all flowed seamlessly. The only reason I didn't give it a perfect rating was due to a couple of small details: the mashed potatoes needed a bit more seasoning and were slightly firm, and the salmon's lemon‑mustard sauce leaned more toward mustard than lemon. That said, the rest of the dishes were fantastic. Family members ordered pasta and couldn't stop raving about it, and the tiramisu was outstanding. The restaurant itself is spotless, bright, and airy. If the weather is nice, definitely request outdoor seating--the views make for a lovely al fresco experience. Highly recommend--and don't forget to ask about the specials. read more

not a fan....any place that gives you sliced tomatoes in a panzanella salad wit boxed croutons is poor quality.....will not go there.. read more

Summertime is here in Naples Easier to get reservations with snowbirds are gone My advice is sign on with your email Summer specials are worthy The service is impeccable the hospitality is wonderful The Wagyu appetizer was fantastic Paper thin slices just melt in your mouth The veal Milanese was light crisp toppings were delicious Try their luncheon menus it includes pizza read more

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We have been to Casa Cotzelli many times and always return because the food is wonderful. The owner and wait staff are all super. We never leave hungry! I would highly recommend this place. I had the pasta that they tossed in a Parmesan wheel mixed with a little red sauce and sausage. Yum! My husband had the white truffle sauce and sausage on pasta. It was unbelievably good. Great Caesar salad and the hummus was delicious. They have a great piano player and violinist guy who serenades you through dinner. You need to try it if you have never been to this very charming place. They are opening up another one in East Naples too. read more

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Unfortunately we expected more from this place. Nice ambience, attentive staff but we thought it was over overpriced for the food. We ordered the meat balls that were mostly bread crumbs and very little meat, sauce was good. The shrimp pasta and the sea food pasta were ok. We were expecting an explosion of Italian flavors and felt the sauces were bland and average mostly tasting like broth. The parmesan cheese was not as fresh and good quality which is the first thing we judge a Italian place for and the caesar salad was acidic and heavy on te he dressing. All and all food was just ok but really overpriced for what it was :(. read more

Casa cotzelli is a fine Italian restaurant located in island walk community. Easy access and ample parking. The decor is light and airy, very bright with all the windows. The patio is situated near water. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Very helpful with wine and food recommendations. The food was exceptional- fresh and full of flavor. I loved it and will be back! read more

Great food and service. Love the homemade pasta. Always a treat. Enjoy the wine and relaxing atmosphere. read more

Amazing, authentic, fresh Italian food and friendly, prompt service! Cannot expect more! A+++++

Excellent food with very professional service.Very easy to make reservations. We are going back for the easter brunch.

Wonderful restaurant. The food was delicious and the service excellent. I had the garlic mussels and clams appetizer and one of the specials recommended by our waitress. It was like dining in Sicily. read more

Casa Cotzelli delivered one of the most shockingly bad dining experiences I've had in years -- and at a price point that borders on offensive. The lasagna arrived as a pale, collapsing mound of flavorless mush, the kind of dish you'd expect from a cafeteria on its worst day, not a restaurant charging luxury‑level prices. The fish entrée was somehow even worse: lukewarm, lifeless, and served with all the enthusiasm of a kitchen that had completely given up. For $425 with tip, you'd expect excellence. What we got wouldn't pass for acceptable at a roadside diner. And the appetizer? A disgrace. A sad, canned‑meat‑looking creation masquerading as "authentic cuisine." It was the culinary equivalent of an insult. Casa Cotzelli didn't just miss the mark -- it missed the entire target. We will never return, and I'd strongly advise anyone who values their money, their taste buds, or their dignity to steer far, far away. read more

Good food! Small menu but good flavor. The service is good but they get very busy. Live music and good light, the decor is a little old. read more

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What a find! We were in Naples for business, and we decided to eat an early dinner before getting on the highway. It was nothing but good fortune to find this treasure. One glance at the menu and you can tell that an authentic Italian meal is in store! A reservation is required, because the restaurant is located within a gated neighborhood. The bread and humms is amazing. We had the fried zuchinni flowers stuffed with three different cheeses as an appetizer. It was exquisite. We had the arugula, beets, and goat cheese salad. If you enjoy Italian cuisine, then you must order this salad. We were early, so the Chef agreed to cook two orders of Carbonara for us. It is our favorite, and he nailed it. Do not miss this restaurant! read more

I love Casa Cotzelli its true authentic Italian cuisine Nice lunch menu, great happy hour food and drinks and of course excellent dinner cuisine with fine wine selection and drinks. The staff is attentive and will go above and beyond . Highly recommended . read more

The place to go for outstanding food and atmosphere. True Italian cooking with home made pasta. Hidden in Islandwalk which is a beautiful community with nice views when dining outside. We were greeted with a warm friendly as soon as we entered. read more

The good; Very nice space and service. The not so good: My swordfish was cut very thin and then was grilled within an inch of its life. Tasteless. The eggplant veg. Combo was swimming in oil. My wife's pasta special was very average at a costly $38. Might try it again to see if this was a off night. read more

Maybe visit #10 over the last two years. Every time better and busier than before. Food is excellent. Very nice patio. Last night we had osso buco and cavatelli. One of the servers always seems to be selling a wine club or something that is kind of odd and distracting. read more

I wanted to love this restaurant. It has everything going for it except the food. What a disappointment lacking flavor it's pasta. It should be simple and easy and delicious but it's just OK here. read more

Food is fabulous as is the service. The owners are hands-on and engaging with all of the customers elegant food in a fun atmosphere

Great food and service. Wait staff was friendly and handled our very well. The ambiance was nice and not too loud

Last evening 6 of us enjoyed delicious dinners at Casa Cotzelli. Sitting on the terrace Antonio, our waiter was the BEST.. describing the specials and catering to special requests. We will definitely be back. Mary Anne & Bob C read more

Casa Cotzelli is a hidden gem in Island Walk. Warm vibe, friendly service by John and authentic Italian fare prepared by a deft kitchen. We enjoyed charcuterie board, pasta carbonara with guanciale and traditional bechamel lasagna. Molto Bene and Mille Grazie! read more

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Enjoyed a wonderful meal at Casa Corzelli! I enjoyed the Paccheri Salsiccia Porto E Pistacchio which was recommended by the chef.... Oh my gosh... heavenly! Who knew leeks, sausage and pistachio pesto could be this good! The pasta is all homemade! YUMMY! My friend had the Lasagna Verda made with spinach pasta... I tasted it and it was good! The service was outstanding (John did an excellent job!) and the wines went perfectly with the pasta. I know the next time I'm in the area, i will definitely be back, as this was a delightful dinner experience! I highly recommend it. read more

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First time to Casa Cotzelli. The entry is simple greeted by one of the owners Gabriel who did stop by our table as did his partner Filliipo. Menu was not over loaded with to many chooses which is a good thing dishes differ from other Italian restaurants in Naples it has nice variety of different dishes from pasta to meat fish wine list easy to navigate Brunello wines are pricy there is a corkage fee so you may want to bring your own. There where two couples no one had anything bad to say about the food or the services although two things do standout the bread could be more of a variety other than the topical white Italian bread. The caramelized peppers brought out with the bread was excellent. The noise level isn't the best but remember this is on a complex of houses in a gated community acoustics not the greatest but the food service can take you beyond those 2 issues. There is some outside seating available. Service was great waiter stayed close by they have few issues need to deal with as do all new venues when they first open for business and I'm sure both owners are aware of them snd will correct such. Our main course dishes from Bronzino raviolis pork dish wild boar Ragusa sauce over pasta all very tasty and prepared differently. Portions are of average size not overwhelming although the Caesar salad two could have shared it as well as the tuna Tatar appetizer. Parking could become an issue but the two owners advised us they will have valet servuces once season kicks into full swing as this restaurant will be solidly booked out I'm predicating once season comes full blown. Remember they are new give them a chance to iron out the small details that they are working on to make your dining experience with them higher than it is now. read more

Excellent service and food. All the pasta is homemade. I had the cannelloni and it was delicious. My friends had pasta dishes with fish and loved every bite. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

This was our first visit to this restaurant. We were extremely impressed with the quality of the food and the service. We also thought the prices were very fair. I chose the Burrata and Prosciutto appetizer, which was excellent (a generous portion). For my main course, I had the ravioli with veal shank in a butter sage sauce, which was outstanding! We splurged on a bottle of Brunello de Montalcino that the owner recommended, and it was one of the best bottles of Brunello that I've had in a long time. This was a great find, and we will be back the next time we are in Naples. read more

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Amazing restaurant, great service, and the food was delicious! The saltimbocca alla romana was my favorite while we also got the parmigiana do meal Zane and the madaglioni di maiale. Everything was amazing and extremely traditional Italian food. I would 10/10 recommend!!! read more

Not your typical Italian restaurant, food very upscale, owners are very friendly, I've enjoyed every meal. Worth trying, and once you do you just want to come back. read more

Great food and superior service. The lasagna is excellent. It's located inside Island Walk not accessible without being called into the front gate. Fill up on some cheap gas while you're here as the prices are less than anyplace else. read more

If I could d 2 1/2 stars, I would. The room is very nice and bright. Service was competent. Food only fair and over priced. Minastrone soup was good, but nothing exceptional. Seafood salad was bland. Looked good, but tasteless. Fish should have been poached with water, wine, carrots, bayleaves, celery, peppercorns. Salad should have been dressed with lemon olive oil, lemon juice, and red onion. We asked for salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemons to help improve it. Crabcake was a thumbs down. Go online and find a Maryland crabcake recipe. Seafood pasta was good. Our friend said she enjoyed it. The pasta with sausage and pistachios was also enjoyed. The steak was a tasteless lump of meat. It was cooked to the temperature I requested, medium rare. It was served with a sprig of rosemary on top of it, as that would have made it flavorful. In the pan, the cook could have sprinkled a little salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, ground coriander, and even a little garlic powder. SOMETHING. The roasted potatos were good. I left half of it and didn't even bother to take it with me. Bar drinks and wine were also overpriced. With a competent kitchen, maybe this establishment can turn itself around. read more

A great new gem of a place opened in the former Islandwalk Cafe restaurant space in the Islandwalk neighborhood at Vanderbilt Beach Rd and Logan. Open to the the neighborhood of course and to the general public with a reservation. It's a trip to Italy. Nicely refinished inside with actual Italian owners. We have dined for lunch and dinner and both times were great experiences. Greeted by the owners themselves we felt like we were old friends immediately. The menu is very complete Italian for lunch and dinner with many wonderful house made pastas, very good pizza, panini's, salads and so much more. We've tried all of the above and couldn't have been happier. Hopefully this will be the start of something very successful for this family and Islandwalk! read more

Just enjoyed a fabulous Sunday brunch at Casa Cotzelli. You don't have to travel to Italy to experience authentic Italian food.The restaurant is located in the Island Walk community and serves the public by reservations. The menu had everything from breakfast to dinner plus fabulous deserts and unlimited drinks .The ambiance was enhanced by a talented musician, who provided excellent background music . The food and service are exceptional and the owners and staff are very attentive and welcoming. They are open for hunch, happy hour and dinner. A gem in North Naples.. read more

Little hard to find but well worth the effort! food, service, atmosphere are excellent!! The real deal from Italy! Gary R. read more

This place is a must for authentic Italian food in Naples! There is a new chef and a new menu for the fall that is to die for. Give it a try you won't be disappointed. Great selection of seafood, meats and pasta that is homemade! Make a reservation ahead of time to get through the guard gate at the entrance to the Island Walk community. read more

Had a Caesar salad that was so overdressed it was almost inedible. It was slightly larger than a side salad & for $14 I would have expected a bit more. My bill was $19.23 before tip, for the small salad and a small Diet Coke ($4 - no free refills). The glass was mostly ice & after 5 sips it was empty. Not impressed. Atmosphere was very nice - decorated nice for holidays. read more

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We were so excited to try authentic Italian, and everything we had was so tasty! The calamari with shrimp reminded me of my Nona. I had a cod special and it was delicious. My husband had the branzino and said it was excellent. My Italian mother in law loved her tortellini. The deserts are homemade, we loved the panacotta, tiramisu, and canoli! We'll definitely be back! read more

Amazing Italian food served in the Islandwalk setting overlooking the water. Fillipo & Gabrielle have the restaurant awareness & now their own success! Homeowners are very lucky to have this quality Italian restaurant in their neighborhood and should support this delicious restaurant for Brunch, Lunch,Happy Hour & Dinner!!! It is open to the public and parking is plentiful. Thanks guys!! We wish you very much success !! read more

Casa Cotzelli in Naples is new our favorite . We were there last week & bringing a big group of friends tonight. Can't say enough about this restaurant, food, service and certainly the lovely atmosphere that it has to offer. Bill Woz read more