Tried dinner for first time with friends. I've been here for lunch wasn't impressed probably wouldn't have returned but our friends wanted to meet here they love it! Glad we gave it a second chance now I know why people rave about it! Food was excellent best eggplant rollantini I've ever had tasty perfect spicy sauce. I had pasta with olive oil and garlic was cooked perfectly. Hubby had a chicken dish special first time he's eaten it all not taking any home! Mine was plenty to take home and savor! Good tools as well. It's not a very quiet place but that's due to being packed but not uncomfortable! There was a line out the door when we were leaving . Service was excellent as well. Yes I'd go there again! read more

Located in the out-of-the-way lost river area, La Forchetta is a cute little family-owned Italian restaurant serving made-from-scratch dishes. They state that for the past 16 years they have used fresh ingredients in all their dishes and you'll notice that fact in every dish. The Ambiance: This lovely little restaurant reminds me of the bistro's I enjoyed in Venice. Get there early as it's always packed and there's not that many tables. They also offer several tables for outside dining. The Service: La Forchetta lost a star here as the service was slow and perfunctory at best. Our server couldn't seem to get her act together and seemed to be flustered by anything out of the norm. If I was to guess, having owned a few restaurants myself, I'd guess she was new and overworked having more tables than she could handle. The Food: A good sign of the quality of your meal is the quality of the salad and bread. Although this time we skipped the salad, the bread, or more precisely the garlic rolls featured the perfect balance of garlic butter and were good enough to be a meal unto themselves. After gorging on the rolls, we decided to share the calamari which turned out to be oh so crispy, and unlike so many other overly chewy offerings, was mouth watering tender. For our entrees, we chose the Penne pasta which was made al dente and featured a wonderfully robust bolognese sauce. Our second entree was the lobster filled raviolis which featured an amply filled fresh lobster covered in a creamy pink sauce. For desert we shared the house specialty tiramisu which was good but not necessarily memorable. The Bottom Line: As with all my reviews my "customer so what" would I come back... the answer is yes, because the food was so good, we'd try it again and hopefully the service would be up to the food. read more

Well today is my birthday and this is where I chose to celebrate with my family. Honestly the food here is the best Italian food I have eaten since I left NY. Only one negative- we made a reservation and noted the birthday no one said or did anything about it. Now I recognize that in today's world food prices are up, other issues affecting each business but a simple recognition would have been nice. I had the best soup ever pasta fagioli!!!!! Husband had meatballs with rigatoni and son had chicken Parmesan. I also indulged with a Red Cabernet that was quite delicious!!!! For a Wednesday this place was packed and the tables kept turning over. Everyone was laughing drinking and truly enjoying themselves. We will most definitely be back read more

La Forchetta - Garlic rolls perfectly executed - Italian Near Me - Stuart, Florida

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Our Gang of 6 enjoyed a mid-week dinner at La Forchetta. Sicilian Italian. I enjoyed the Prix Fixe Octoberfest special of mussels with cannellini beans, Osso Buco, and dessert of ice cream. Espresso dessert topping was missing. The mussels were extraordinary, and could have been the main course. With a glass of Chianti. Extra tasty: Garlic Knot bread, complimentary. Beer and wine license only. Private parking lot. Small gripes: server seemed distracted, and had to fix an assigned tip that was greater than reasonable. Will return read more

La Forchetta - Osso Buco - Italian Near Me - Stuart, Florida

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I had dinner here last night with my wife and a friend and the food was unbelievably tasty. I had the salmon and saffron sauce with beans not on the venue but if you ask, they'll make it for you, it used to be a menu item and it's the broccoli Rob was cooked perfectly, which I had as a side dish and my wife had the snapper with Tuscan beans fantastic and our friend had the Bronzino with Tuscan beans and again super good. This might be one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the United States and I highly recommend it. read more

Awesome meal with no obvious dislikes and problems. Having eaten here in the past it's refreshing to say the menu is still spot on. If I have an issue albeit minor to me and the hearing impaired wife, the noise level rose considerably into the evening hours. Can't be helped when folks are enjoying the ambiance and fare!! Carry on! read more

Great food always! A bit pricey but to be expected with superb service and excellent food. They do have two nights a week where pizzas are at a discount. Very good deal!!!!! read more

I had been here once many years ago and didn't have the best memories from my previous visit. I'm happy to say revisiting this past month, my opinion completely turned around. Everything was top notch. Our server was fantastic, covering a large party of about a dozen. All the food was fantastic. And the drinks were great too. I'd love to come back. read more

It really is that good. Very authentic. This is actually our second time here, not sure what happened to my first review but here goes. Was an anniversary dinner. We brought a special bottle of wine and paid the reasonable corkage fee. Course1: Appetizer. Mini Meatballs in a Gorgonzola cheese sauce with Crostini. Umm, yes please. I would even say there were larger than mini meatballs, more on the medium size. 8 in total. Course2: Ceasar Salad. First time we went here we said this was the best Ceasar we have ever had. Second time we still said it was great, but first place was just days earlier in Vermont at a brewery; You could tell the new first place croutons were homemade from days old bread. Just slightly better overall. Course3: Cavatelli, Butter Beans and Burrat. Just so fresh and feel good tasting if that makes sense. Was so glad that I had a bit left over so I could eat it the next day! This might have even been my favorite dish of the night. Course4: Chicken Al Miele with a side of angel hair and red sauce. Can't find this on the online menu but believe it was made with honey and maybe apricots; We had this the first time as well. Again was very very good, but I will try something else next time. Course5: Limoncello Tiramisu (Mascarpone) Cake. Very light and delicious. NOTE: $ CC Convenience fee The only 'ding' was the waitress was slightly aggressive with 'ready to order, ready to order?' We had to push back a few times saying we wanted to 'dine' but in the end everything turned out amazing. read more

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This hidden gem is so perfect for a date night. Nestled up in an odd strip mall off I95.... Been multiple times. Always great as a couple or a larger group (call for reservations). Pizza is fabulous. All the baked pastas are phenomenal. There are also specials that will never disappoint. Stop in for a pizza & a glass of wine at the cozy bar or bring the family and have a full Italian dinner experience. You will not be disappointed!! read more

It's time to update my review of LaForchetta, the family-owned gem in Stuart, Florida. Calling it the best and most authentic Sicilian Italian restaurant is truly an understatement. The creativity and passion in every dish is palpable, and it shows in the dining experience. We eat here all the time and certainly have our favorites, but last night, as my husband and I celebrated our Anniversary at LaForchetta, we couldn't resist ordering from Francesca's special menu. It was a culinary adventure that once again opened our eyes to the delights of authentic Sicilian cuisine. My husband, a Chianti lover, found a new favorite in their Montepulciano--rich, smooth, and a touch lighter than his usual choice. For appetizers, I selected the artichoke Franchese, which was light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor, perfectly balanced with a hint of lemon. My husband enjoyed the mini board featuring soppressata, fresh mozzarella, and toasted bread, accompanied by a thick, rich balsamic drizzle. It was fresh and delicious, without being overwhelming. It's anything but mini btw. For my main course, I chose the pappardelle with roasted pepper sauce and sausage. The sausage, sourced from a family in New Jersey, is one of my favorites. The dish featured generous chunks of sausage tossed delicately with a light sauce, and the pappardelle was cooked to perfection--rich yet surprisingly light. My husband opted for his go-to, the Chicken Mediterranean. It was incredibly tender, with the combination of banana peppers, olives, and balsamic creating a heavenly flavor profile. This dish is on the regular menu for a reason, it's fabulous!!! The special menu offered a fantastic variety, even including dessert. I indulged in the light and fluffy mini tiramisu with fresh whipped cream, while my husband savored the house-made cinnamon gelato, also topped with whipped cream. Don't expect small portions from the special menu; we struggled to finish everything, and we're not exactly light eaters! The ambiance is inviting, and you'll leave feeling eager to return. LaForchetta is a must-visit so bring your friends, family or just yourself and experience great food and fantastic service. (reservations recommended) read more

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We usually dine in but take out was in order tonight! We shared the Cannelloni, a side of meatballs and the Mediterranean Salad and everything was excellent, with enough for dinner tomorrow too! Love this place ! read more

Horrible service Rude and inconsiderate More concerned about their catering service I called an order in. Wait was an hour I showed up at exactly an hour. Was told they needed 15 minutes I waited as they loaded massive catering orders into two different cars People were packed inside like sardines waiting for regular take out service. 15 minutes later no order. I asked for money back. Man sort of snarled at me. No apology. He asked order number and then made a nasty remark saying next time he would give me cold fish! Don't even know what he meant since I didn't order fish! So I just walked out and told him I don't think he'd speak to me like that if my husband was with me. He almost threw the money at me. Not worth it GO TO RENATOS! Much better and great service read more

La Forchetta's food is always consistent and delicious; however, the service just doesn't match the quality of the food or the prices. We've been 3-4 times and each time we comment that the food is spectacular but the service is just "off". On this particiular visit, my husband and I split a Caesar salad, a pasta dish (which is billed as a primi course), and a main chicken dish (which is labeled second course), and expected them to come out staggered so we could enjoy the meal. However, the waitress brought the latter two dishes at the same time, so we felt a bit rushed. We then had the lemoncello cake, which was light and oh so scrumptious. At the end of the meal, the waitress came by to return our credit card so we could sign and add in gratuity, she didn't say thank you for coming in or ask if we enjoyed our meal, she just placed the bill down, pivoted, and walked away. Weird. Hubby and I both left shaking our heads. Overall, food is fantastic, wait staff needs better training. read more

Loved the chicken parm and lasagne. Great service too. Went for lunch. Prices were fair

Delicious food with great atmosphere- waitress very friendly and helpful too - loved it!

Went with friends. We enjoy it here, never disappoints. All the food was delicious I had the beef ravioli which was 3 giant beef raviolis, beautiful beef inside not some smoosh. Sauce delicious. The place is so nice with excellent service by John. There was 6 of us, everyone was just delighted with everything. Thank you! read more

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I am waiting for my snapper to arrive. I have been here before & I am absolutely certain my meal is going to be awesome read more

La Forchetta - This is the only place I will eat a garlic knot! Absolutely worth it! - Italian Near Me - Stuart, Florida

My Sicilian neighbor recently took us to the gem. I asked for the Linguini Pescatore but requested risotto in lieu of pasta to have it gluten free. "No problem" said our server who was attentive to our every need. We shared a fried calamari appetizer which wasn't chewy or rubbery like at so many other places. By all means go to LaForchetta but be sure to have a reservation. This is one of the best hidden gems on the entire Treasur Coast! read more

Tables are tightly together. We ordered the Chicken Parmesan and should have sent it back after first bite! Chicken was overcooked and the sauce was very RAGU-ish! After mentioning it to the waiter (who was very apologetic and courteous) he took it the manager, who took a WHOPPING 15% off the check! If you don't mind that kind of treatment, then give it a try! Otherwise, Olive Garden's looking pretty good read more

Everything was absolutely superb! Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and provided recommendation on what the fan favorites were. We made reservations for opening time and it was great. Not too much of a rush and our food came out quickly. read more

La Forchetta - Italian Near Me - Stuart, Florida

Great family owned and run restaurant. Fantastic food, specials and wines!! Service is on point as well. I highly recommend!

Everything...Service..food..ambiance Restaurant very well managed and staff is always attentive to customer needs. Would highly recommend to all. read more

Food was delicious. Chef always makes me Veal Pizziola although it's no longer on the menu. Husband loved his chicken saltambucca . Service is always pleasant. Although the restaurant is small, it's not too cramped or loud. It sort of adds to the homey feel. read more

Food and service are A-One. I will come back again and again and again! Give it a try, you will not be disappointed!!!

Great Italian restaurant with a local feel. Good service, good food and taste of NY Italian. Save room for a Tartufo to share for dessert. We've had Veal Parmigiana and Veal Saltimboca, both were excellent read more

Friendly Service Great Italian Food Feels like being in Italy Eggplant with cheese delightful Veal thin light and delicious read more

Always amazing food. We usually get the lasagna and chicken Milanese. We are lucky that this place is right around d the corner from us.

Great neighborhood Italian food. Large portions and cook to perfection. Service is always professional. wine and beer only.

Always, always a delicious meal! The owners and staff go out of their way to make sure you have an amazing experience! Been going there since they opened and NEVER had a bad meal. read more

A bit on the expensive side but very good. Too bad it's so far from the island & tucked away on Lost River Road wish it was closer.

We have been dining with these folks for over 20 years. We started with them when they were located on Mapp Road and stayed with them when they relocated to the current location. We stayed with them when they began charging the 3% "convenience fee". We love their food. However, we have now reached our limit in compromising. We dine with them about twice a month and due to their limited wine selection, we tend to bring our own and pay the corkage charge. Recently they increased their corkage fee to $30! That is outrageous. They are now charging more than the "high end" Italian restaurants in the area. For example, Pepe & Sale or Piatto Divino charge $20 or $25 for corkage. It's a shame after all these years to have to switch dining loyalties but as a matter of principle I refuse to get ripped off. read more

We really enjoy this local spot. The food is great and customer service is very nice. They have many gluten-free options and are very accommodating. read more

Great food!! Very generous portions!! Great service!!! The food was so HOT, perfectly cooked, and absolutely delicious!!

Food & service are always great! Have a full GF menu too! The hostess could be a little kinder read more

This place is quickly going downhill. This is a pizza place who has decided to stop putting out the pizza menu and focus on Italian dishes. Not a fan of the place, service is poor at best, hostess is very attractive so that improves the experience overall. I do not recommend this place, at times the pizza is good but they really push for ordering dinners, as a matter of fact unless you ask for the pizza menu it is not even out on the table. read more

Food, service, and ambience were super!! Best veal around! We all had a different veal dish, Marsala, piccata, and Francois!

This is a family run Italian restaurant serving authentic family recipes. Be prepared for an astounding meal and superior service. It's a Stuart gem! Reservations are a must. It's the kind of food that cannot be delivered. It's because they care about the food so much! One of my favorites is the tender osso buco. The broccoli rabe and sausage is perfectly cooked. The cannoli are made the right way - the traditional way - with the cherries or the pistachios. There are so many delicious entrees we have trouble deciding so we come back again and again (for 20+ years now). read more

Best Italian food in Stuart! Friendly and hard working and accommodating staff. When we go there we feel like family.

My wife and friends have found this hidden jewel and have visited several times already. The food rivals any Italian restaurant from up north and is, in my opinion, the best Italian in the area. Tastes like my mom's! Service has always been spectacular and Francesca makes us feel like we are eating with family. Kudos to La Forchetta for bringing good authentic Italian to the Treasure coast! read more