I came here on a recommendation for the homemade pasta, and I'm so glad I did. As soon as I walked in, the cozy vibe hit me -- and Celso greeted me with such a warm smile that it felt like visiting family. Off to the right, Geran was behind the bar mixing drinks with the kind of charm that makes you want to stay awhile. Start with the escargots. Trust me. They're plump, tender, and swimming in a mild garlic sauce that begs to be soaked up with their warm homemade bread. Pure comfort. For my entrée, I went with the Pappardelle Boscaiola -- wide, silky pasta coated in a rich, hearty Bolognese. Absolutely delicious. The space itself is full of surprises: a quaint dining room, a lively back room with a band and dancing, and a veranda lit with soft garden lights that feels like a tiny Italian village tucked away in the city. Just lovely. read more

La Veranda Italian Restaurant - Escargots - Italian Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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Whether you're looking for romantic patio dining, or inside dining with weekend entertainment, a casual drink at the bar or a scrumptious Italian cousine, La Veranda covers it all and in style. On a most recent dinning experience, the staff at La Veranda was fantastic, especially jovial Selso (spelling?) who greeted us upon our arrived and never failed to impress throughout our stay. He was especially instrumental when told one of us was celebrating a birthday and desired their best Tiramisu ever. We got just that along with cannolis and birthday music while waiters and fellow patrons sang along. It was a truly memorable experience. Our patio table was nicely situated in the courtyard adorned with trees and Bougainvillea. Their Clams Posillipo in white sauce, along with toasted bread and garlic was a good start to our meal, followed by their wonderful tasting Brazino and the Cioppino Di Pesce which included scallops, clams, fish, calamari and giant shrimp in a garlicky light fish broth. T'was a lovely dining experience in all ways and needs repeating. read more

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Food was very good and their patio is a very cool place to have a good meal. I'll be back again to try even more dishes! read more

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The chef is amazing. Some of the best authentic Italian eats I've had. So glad I found them and came on my week in FL. I'm still dreaming of the pillowy gnocchi. The Ceasar salad is perfectly dressed, mini croutons that are soft and don't tear your mouth, and brown anchovy to balance that saltiness you need. You get a bowl of pepper flakes and grated parm for your own garnish needs (plus in my book when I get a bowl of cheese with my meal) The wine was great! Paired so well with my veal dish! Best thin cutlets of veal I've had, velvety and flavorful, the proccuitto on top was the best salt content with the melted mozzarella and the Sugo was fantastic. The gnocchi is a must, house made, large bite, melt in your mouth with an amazing red sauce. The focaccia bread was made in house and was crispy on the outside but so light and fluffy on the inside, great oil and seasonings. The staff Sarah and Chris were so amazing and so accommodating to me, and even told the chef to come out and meet with me. I was blown away by the beautiful atmosphere and wished I was there to see someone play on the beautiful stage they have. The patio was grand and I loved the lighting for a sexy/intimate night. Will come again if I'm in town for business, again. read more

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Always an amazing family vibe and great service at La Veranda. Food is wonderful, I recommend the eggplant parmesan and the pear pasta is unique and equally delicious! It's a great place for birthdays and larger groups too, we've had lots of special get togethers here! Bon appetit read more

Great ambience, the creamy burrata salad was great, but the meat balls not so good, service was ok, overall I recommend read more

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I went here for my birthday and OMG the service was incredible. They accommodated our large group was fast kind and the food was so good! The pasta options are so variable. The drinks were tasty and they even have a option where you can play the music into the restaurant so we had a good time doing this for my birthday! read more

La Veranda Italian Restaurant - Drinks! - Italian Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

If you are looking for a cute date night place or a family night with excellent meals, this was definitely a great experience. I thought it was very cool how an italian restaurant had decorations with various artists such as Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix! They had live music with entertainment directly from the owner of the establishment. The pasta is made from scratch and the chef is from Italy so you are getting the authentic experience! You are served garlic bread upon entering and much attention from your server. I tried the cheese ravioli( I'm addicted to cheese lol) and it was very fresh and delish. The gnocchi was my second option and tried it from my sister's plate. It is alittle but on the pricier side but you get what you pay for so its worth it! read more

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I absolutely loved this place. Nice place to go for a date or with friends like I did. The food was great. The music was great. They allowed us to dance to the point the whole restaurant was on their feet. I'll definitely be back. read more

La Veranda Italian Restaurant - On my way to La Veranda!! - Italian Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

La Veranda Italian restaurant is definitely the jewel of Pompano Beach! What a great experience there! With live entertainment with some really talented acts, including Jamie King Colton playing piano and singing. Also the owner of the restaurant join in singing, and he has a great voice. They we're also welcoming people on stage to Sing, and play music with them. What a great experience! Love the decor and the style of the restaurant with their cool vintage artwork of musicians that came before. And they're beautiful patio area with trees and vines so vintage looks like Italy. The food was exquisite here with their homemade pasta, and sauces. The pasta they make in house, so it's really fresh and cooked al dente. Their sauces are so flavorful. I have dairy allergies so they made me a dish that was completely dairy free, and it taste so great it had a wine sauce with garlic that tasted so buttery and light and fresh full flavor. I am very happy with it. I got the "Oreccchiette Broccoli Rare and Sausage " definitely recommend this dish. My family got the "Ravioli Veranda", she absolutely loved it! Huge, raviolis, nice and puffy full of stuffing, and great sauce very fresh full flavor. Also we got the "Pappardelle Boscaiola", my family member loved it!!! Pappardelle homemade pasta with marinated Porcini mushrooms, in a hearty Bolognese sauce with mascarpone cheese! Really good portion well balanced, cheesiness with meat and sauce. Definitely gonna order it again he said. So Glad Jamie King Coltan told us about this place! We definitely will be back read more

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On Easter Sunday, we had a reservation for 4 at LaVeranda Restaurant in Pompano Beach at 6 pm.We chose to eat inside. although the outdoor patio was Lovely and inviting; it's just that the music was a little loud. Our entrees were Chicken Parmesan, Seafood combo, Chicken Marsala and Short Rib Pappardelle. We asked for bread and it was delivered along with 2 glasses of wine and 2 coffees . Our server, Christopher, outstanding, very attentive and frequently stopped by to ask if we needed anything. We all agreed our food selections were delicious and servings generous. ( My husband and I needed take home bags) one person had a cannoli and loved it !! We will return soon. A big thank you to Christopher for making our visit epic. read more

La Veranda Italian Restaurant - Short Rib Pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

I would go back again just for Rose to be our waitress. She was so fun, energetic and very attentive. The courtyard is stunning, it's such a cute setting for dinner. The chicken cacciatore was huge, tender and delicious. Our entire party of 10 enjoyed their meals. We will 10000% be back. read more

This place apparently is a staple and well known place in pompano beach. They say they are under new management and you can tell. Part of the restaurant is a dark classy dinner place. The other part is like a lounge? I'm not sure what it is but they play live music and the decor is very much different. The food however was so good and be prepared to eat because the portions are so large! Even the desserts. The drink was good, except that it was so strong so the added more juice. The service was also great! I cannot remember our server I think it was Chris was but he was phenomenal. The only thing is the lighting it's so hard to see and I have 20/15 vision so I had to use my phones flashlight. read more

La Veranda Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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Fantastic dinner at la veranda the lasagna bolognese, chicken franchese and fantastic dessert amazing atmosphere owner snd waitress were amazing,highly recommend this fantastic Italian restaurant! read more

So there is a large group of us current / former hospitality workers and myself long time FOH that once a month (4 YRS PLUS ) we find a spot to meet, drink & eat. A beautiful roomy court-yard is the first thing you see - it's a good feeling.  After a bit of confusion we settled into a nite of the classics & and the owner came over and was super  buying us a fine bottle of red.  THE FOOD -  C+  -  IT'S GOOD NOT BAD NOT GREAT w/4 other Italian restaurants in the neighborhood & 20 a drink ... SERVICE - B+ AMBIANCE - B+ WOULD I GO BACK - MAYBE  link sausage club read more

Love the atmosphere in there. Food was delish. Would for sure go back. Love the year round tree!!!!!!!!

Just moved to Florida, we ended up at the Veranda with some friends (their first time too). We were very impressed by the food and the service. My husband and I had the Carbonara, our friends had the Lasagna and some spaghetti with seafood (can't remember the name) the best carbonara I had in a long time, I forgot we also had the house salad with the best lemon and oil vinaigrette. To finish we had cannoli and a Chocolate almond cake with ice cream. I recommend the cannoli "awesome " I can eat it everyday. The place is more for adults, with live music on the weekends. The only complaint is it's too dark and you need your phone to see the menu . We had a great waitress, Meghan . She was very attentive, nerves missed a beat. We are going to be regular now. read more

We pass by this place all the time and it always looked nice with great reviews, so we finally gave it a try--and wow, why did we wait so long? This is a wonderful family-owned restaurant with family recipes that really shine. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by Celso the host, and our server Ariel was excellent--super friendly and helped guide us through the menu and specials. My wife and I like to split dishes so we can try more, and everything we had was fantastic. We started with an appetizer special, then shared a pasta, and for our main dish went with the yellowtail snapper for two. It was perfectly cooked, generous in portion, and we'll be enjoying leftovers for days. The restaurant has been around for years and has such a nice, romantic vibe. There's also a lounge with live music, which really made the night special. The music was the perfect volume so we could still talk, and we even got in a couple of dances before heading home. Overall, just an amazing evening--great food, warm service, and a lovely atmosphere. Can't wait to go back! read more

Visited La Veranda for a Saturday night dinner. It wasn't crowded and there was no wait which was appreciated! We sat outside in the patio which provided beautiful ambient lighting and ordered calamari for an appetizer. They were just ok and we had to ask for lemon to boost flavor. For dinner, we ordered the fiocchetti and lobster ravioli, both of which were delicious! Service was great and attentive and food was mostly great as well. Would recommend! read more

Dinner was good. (I would not say great or bad). Bar prices were rediculous,such as $ 20 for a basic mixed cocktail. Wine was underwhelming for standard prices. Due to the drink prices we would not go back Al though food portion sizes were large. I liked that you could get a half portion of pasta and we liked the ambience read more

My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary and it was such an amazing evening! He drank a Meomi and I had the white Zinfandel which was a great recommendation from our server. I had the pappardelle and started off with the Antipasto which was spectacular. It was very filling and had leftovers the next day. By the time we got home, we knocked out! The people who work there are so genuine and kind, our server Jennifer made our night! She was so energetic, sweet, and attentive. The restaurant had amazing music with a man singing Coldplay to Elvis and all around. I highly recommend giving this place a try, the service to the food will not disappoint! read more

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Went here while on family vacation in pompano. The vibe of this place was awesome, we weren't expecting what we walked into! The comfy suede chairs, ambient lighting, all of it was great. Now onto the meals- we're a big Italian family so we were ready to see what this place was about! My family got a mix of pastas, seafood specials and filets. No one had a single complaint about the food and honestly, it might have been the first time everyone was quiet stuffing their face. I had the spaghetti and polpette and the meatballs were HUGE but so delicious. The whipped ricotta on top was the perfect touch. 10/10 recommend! read more

La Veranda Italian Restaurant - Spaghetti and Polpette - Italian Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

We had a fantastic Valentine's Day dinner this past weekend. Brian was our server and he was great. He made some great suggestions on what to order, and he checked in on us many times. The food was fresh and very delicious. We sat outside in the "Veranda" and the ambiance is like being in Italy ! Brian was so kind and he even offered to take our photo to remember the evening. We highly recommend this wonder restaurant!!! A+++++ read more

Service was average, food was pretty good. They have live music Fridays & Saturdays. The Ambiance was nice. Overall good experience! I recommend it! read more

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We had the eggplant Parmesan, chicken Parmesan, and the mushroom risotto. We enjoyed the food so much and the service was entertaining and attentive. Would come here again. read more

La Veranda Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

My wife and I moved to Pompano Beach FL in 2012. Before we found a home we rented an apartment not 200 yards from La Veranda. last night we celebrated my wife's birthday sitting at the bar with Rose. The experience was wonderful. The food is always great. The cocktails were well done and Rose is always gracious. Friday and Saturday night are always fun with great food, entertainment, and atmosphere. We highly recommend La Veranda. Chris and Nancy B. read more

Was just exploring the other night and came across this interesting restaurant. The outside had this purple lighting splashed across the front of the building. The inside was cozy. Decided to order a drink; wow, it took forever to get my drink and it wasn't even busy. Didn't order any food so can't comment on that area. Other reviews seem to be mixed, so I'm wondering the reason for the uneven experiences. The only thing I can come up with was that their standards are uneven across their staff. It was okay for me because I just had a drink; for folks dining it could be a disappointment. This restaurant has a lot of potential for great things; just have to up their game and standardize across their entire staff. They have the ambiance down, so the rest should not be a great hurdle. I wish them the best of luck. read more

La Veranda Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

Wow! Just wow. When you walk in you are taken through a small quaint what looks like an Italian alley way. Into the restaurant. The restaurant takes you back to someone's backyard but also to someone's cute romantic intimate stage restaurant. They do have live local bands Fridays and Saturday's. Service: The service started off a little slow but once we were attended to it was beyond amazing. The waitress presented us with all the options available and even helped us pair a wine with our food. Food: The bolognese was sooooo good! It was meaty and the red sauce tasted like it was made from Scratch. My boyfriend tried their pear pasta which was in a white sauce. SO DIFFERENT BUT DELICIOUS! who would've thought pear and cheese go so well together. It was like a stuffed ravioli. Ambiance: We went on a Thursday around 8pm. They allowed us to stay past closing time and even sang me happy birthday! It is vey intimate and not as busy on a Thursday. Can't wait to go back. read more

La Veranda Italian Restaurant - Fettucine alla Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

we had a horrible experience there. the service was horrible . it started with ordering appetizers coming out one at a time not all together. we order pasta that never came out. our entree come out before the pasta everything was cold. then we order coffee with dessert . the dessert came out before the coffee. Rosa our waitress was grabbing the cannoli with her hands. we waited for coffee like 1/2 hr. then we get the bill and charged for things we never got. I will never recommend this place at all very over price and short staff. we all were complaining about the service. the restaurant wasn't even busy to say the least. the restaurant was very dark and you couldn't even see the menus. read more

We could not have asked for a better meal, AND, we couldn't have asked for better ambiance! The owner and employees made us feel like we were dining in their kitchen in Italy. The food was exceptional! We cannot wait to go back! read more

What a very disappointing experience tonight,Tonight was our first time and will be our last ,Started with the rude bartender lady inside when we arrived, Then the rude host!!! Then the food was very disappointing !!ONE AND DONE read more

So fresh and so yum! Huge portions excellent service. The vibe inside is also romantic and inviting. Our first visit here and we were blown away. We have very high expectations with Italian food and based on this visit the restaurant exceeded them! We can't wait to return and check out their love entertainment and more menu items! Everything tasted fresh and homemade. read more

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VIBES: 2/5 FOOD: 4/5 DRINKS: 2/5 SERVICE: 3/5 VALUE: 3/5 This place has an old-school, traditional Italian feel. There was a live pianist, although lively is one of the last words I would use to describe this place. The focaccia bread was delicious, although the waiter did not bring out any more after I had asked a few times. The cocktails were all pretty terrible, I would not recommend any and would suggest a beer or wine instead. I enjoyed the food - I had chicken Parmesan with a side of spaghetti, although I think the overall vibes are really lacking here for me. read more

La Veranda Italian Restaurant - Espresso martini - Italian Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

I hadn't been to this restaurant in more than 15 years. Tonight was the night that I finally went back along with 3 other guests. The food was not exquisite, it was average. The table assistant kept trying to clear my plate while I was still eating...literally, fork in hand, other hand holding my plate....he still took it! Of course, he brought it back when my husband yelled at him but it was too late by then. I had enough. The excuse....he doesn't speak English. Oh...he apparently doesn't speak sign language either. I had the Chicken Marsala. It came with a side of mashed potatoes. If you want pasta on the side at this Italian restaurant you must order it separately along with the salad. Hmmm. Ok. I don't want to go on and on so, I won't be going back. Food was just ok. No awards will be given out anytime soon. read more

We parked in the rear parking lot and saw the vespas. Then we walked in and saw the pay phone and knew we were in for a unique dining experience. We were seated quickly and given a table with a view of the alfresco supper room. Our server is Italian and welcomed us with water and basket of bread. We noshed on small bread bites and cut & airy, focaccia bread with hints of garlic dusted with parmesan cheese. Our server went over the specials in great detail. We were overwhelmed and realized we were not in Kansas, anymore. We started off with the burrata special. The pouch of mozzarella revealed a center of stracciatella and clotted cream that I last had at my local formaggiaio in Philadelphia. The burrata was resting on spring mixed greens, dashed with EVOO and chopped basil, surrounded by sliced wedges of tomatoes in red and yellow with a generous serving of reduced balsamic vinegar, thick and tasty. With each bite, my taste buds exploded with buttery, milky, and sweet deliciousness. Main course was salt baked branzino, served with garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, and sautéed broccoli rabe. Our server impressed us by cracking the salt shell open right at our table! The salt layer insulates and flavors the branzino from the outside while fresh herbs flavor from the inside. The fish, drizzled with EVOO, was melt in my mouth tender bites, full of flavor and NOT salty. The potatoes were creamy seasoned with garlic. The asparagus was grilled perfectly tender with dash of salt & pepper. The broccoli rabe sautéed with just the right amount of garlic chips. The chef checked on us to confirm our satisfaction but it did not end there...dessert. Our eyes widened to the choices. We wanted to sample all but resided on the Cassata Siciliana, "a sweet pastry with ricotta filling, almond and citrus essence with chocolate chips". In all my years of eating, buying, and preparing Italian foods, I have never tasted such creamy delight. It was a blend of almond, citrus, bite of cacao with a hint of sweetness. It was a perfect ending to a great evening. Grazie. read more

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I felt the food was not fresh. Tasted as can food was used and freshen up. Service was confident however very cooky. Not 5 star at all, perhaps 3 at the most. Ambience depended on where you sat and the level of the band speakers . read more

"When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine, thats Amore "- That's Amore. Dean Martin Date Night is a warm feeling moved by taste, sound and ambiance- La Veranda met my expectations tonight. Chelsea was wonderful! Had reservation, seated right away close to the music as requested, however didn't realize it'll be too loud to have normal conversation. Owner happened to stop by, Hubby asked about table numbers in the back for next time, and he moved us there instead. Very unexpected and appreciated! Wine: Josh Cab Sauv Appetizer: Mussels/Red sauce paired with fresh bread. Hubby: Lasgna Della Mamma Me: Paccheri Shrimp/Vodka sauce We savored every bite, tasting each other's dish and finished the bottle. Ambiance: The move to the back/ left room to the stage, made it all the better. Music isnt as loud as it is close to the stage. The owner, i think his name is Giuseppe (if not mistaken) is a good singer/piano player - smokey & raspy voice..ill see if i can post the video i took with his bird-Gino (i think that his name) perched on his shoulder. Tricia Danieli has a wonderful warm full bodied voice as well, reminds of Amy Winehouse. Absolutely loved the experience and recommend to anyone seeking date night ideas. Good for groups too. Will be back to enjoy dinner in the courtyard. read more

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Lovely place! The food, service and ambiance were all amazing! Went here for dinner a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday. Made a reservation and sat inside but you can sit on the patio as well. The live music was a nice touch as well. The owner is friendly and checks on everyone at their tables. read more

We ate at La Veranda for the first time and really enjoyed it. The food was tasty--lots of homemade pasta options, plus some great fish and meat dishes. Service was fast and super friendly. They had live music since it was the weekend, so after dinner we grabbed a spot on one of the couches and hung out for a bit. There's also a nice outdoor patio, so next time we'll probably sit outside. Definitely a solid spot for a chill night out. read more

The staff were so friendly and full of recommendations. The ambiance was super cozy and romantic. Great for a wonderful date night