Had dinner at Mare Terra last night, 7/3/26, to celebrate my 77th birthday. My wife Cheryl and I waited an hour for our meal without being told about our meal status. Sal, the owner, said an oven broke down. Our waiter said he was unaware of oven trouble. Sal offered us a 20% gift certificate for our next visit. The Eggplant Parmesan was good, but not the best I ever had.There will be no next visit! read more

My husband took me here for my birthday dinner. We decided to go early for "First Seating" $26.95 PP fixed menu 3 course meal. The offerings were varied, but we both enjoy red sauce dishes. Lasagne and Spaghetti with meatballs were our choices. The "tomato sauce" was far from Bolognese. We both found the look, consistency and taste to be similar to Chef Boy Ardee! The lasagna had basically one layer of meat with little cheese, then baked with mozzarella. It was a flat cheese and meat mess all in that very red, thick and just tomato taste. The meatballs were inedible. The only enjoyable part of the meal was the strips of bread brought in a basket at the beginning of the meal. They charge 3% fee unless you pay cash, Zelle, or Apple Cash. However, they don't have a machine to "tap", you either scan a QR Code that takes you to Zelle, or for Apple Cash it gives you an email address @Apple. I found all of this very strange. We paid cash (glad we had it) and left. We won't be back. read more

My new favorite! This is a beautifully decorated space with delicious food, experienced staff and leadership. We went last night for our anniversary and they made everything memorable. The menu is large and inclusive. There are daily specials and discounted early dinner options. Everything we tried was outstanding. Outside dining (if it ever warms up) and plenty of parking. Many good options to explore but this is definitely worth the trip . read more

We've been there about 4 times in the last 6 months. The atmosphere is upscale, tables not crammed together. Live music is ok. Service has been excellent. Cocktail's well presented and wine list adequate. Food selection is very good. I'm used to NYC Italian from little Italy. Food here has always been prepared very well. One of the best Italian places in the area. It's well hidden in a strip mall but worth a try. read more

Great Italian food and the service was outstanding. I had the eggplant parm thin sliced eggplant with a bechamel sauce between layers topped with their sauce and cheese great dish. My date had the pasta and meatballs and raved about the simplicity and taste of another great dish. Our server Monica was a superstar not once did we have to ask for anything she was there not hovering but attentive to our needs. Love this place and will return in the near future, read more

First thing we noticed was that it was extremely warm in the restaurant. Don't know if ac was not working properly but made it very uncomfortable and not a great experience. My husband had the lamb shank with orzo and I had the tagliatelle bolognese. Both were very bland. No flavor. The orzo was overdone. For prices felt it was not worth it. Appetizers of grilled vegetables and antipasto were very good. read more

A bit of a disappointment. We were told it was one of the best. Not feeling that way at all. Went for my birthday and wanted a special evening. I will say Alex gave us a wonderful table in a quiet corner. Since it was a Tuesday, we thought we'd start with a pasta dish. My husband had The Boscaiolo which was pretty good. I had the Carbonara which wasn't. Yes, I asked them to omit the egg yolk, but it seems they don't make the sauce to order so they just used pasta water. The bigger disappointment was the Zuppa di Pesce, which was supposed to have a light tomato brothy sauce and had a sauce that was more like Red Pack tomato puree, though I will say, the quality of the seafood was good. I know I'm in Florida and I can't expect the Italian food to be like NY, but for a $274 tab, I expected better. read more

Kitchen crashed the night we were there. Nearly two hours before entrees were served. The entire restaurant was at a standstill. Others walked out - we were about to. Felt bad for server. Management made no attempt to explain or make things right. Even sent them a note and they failed to even acknowledge it. There are a lot of good restaurants out there these days - many I drove past otw to Mare Terra - and life it too short to deal with incompetence and apathy from a place looking to do business with me. read more

This place is wonderful! You must check it out for the decor itself. Very urban chic with bright pops of color throughout. The colorful chair covers are so creative. Service was great & the meal was paced perfectly so you never felt rushed. The food is absolutely amazing. Portions are perfectly sized. Cocktails were delicious. The wine was a bit over priced but overall a must try place. It is on the higher end so be prepared to spend money but it'll be worth it! read more

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Waited 25 minutes for our table. Waited another 20 minutes for our first drink and over an hour before we even got salad or appetizers. Service was terrible, and the attitude of the wait staff was unapologetic and unfriendly. Clearly they were in the woods...at one point even the host had to bring us water. Several menu items were not available, though we were not told upfront, and the food was not up to par. Mussels were stringy, sauce on the mushroom ravioli tasted canned and beefy even though I told the waitress I eat vegetarian, main courses were not hot, sauce on veal piccata was congealed. The evening could have been saved if anyone on the staff had been interested, friendly, apologetic, engaging. Overall, we were embarrassed to have recommended Mare Terra to our out of town guests who insisted on treating us to dinner. Not one person apologized for the huge delay, lack of menu items and mediocre food. Very disappointed. read more

My son and I were driving back home from Atlanta to Bonita Bay a week ago last Friday. My nav said I'd arrive around 9:30pm, and on the website, it said they would be open until 10pm. Since we'd be arriving so late, I called to see if we would be able to get a bite to eat at the bar that late. The owner/manager checked with the kitchen, and said ok. When we drove up, around 9:15, the parking lot looked empty, so I thought maybe they had left. But, no, he greeted us as we got out of the car, said he was glad we showed up. We were hungry, so we're damn glad they stayed open! There were at least 5 people waiting to take care of us. Of course, the food was excellent as usual. I won't forget the special treatment we got from everyone from the kitchen staff (they were tipped appropriately), the bartender and the guy in charge. Thanks again for special customer care! read more

Nice food service and atmosphere. We were there with a large group. We started with a caesar salad and a house salad. both were very good and not overdressed. My main dish was the veal Piccata. It had a nice portion and the veal and sauce were well prepared. I would have preferred a small side of pasta rather than the potatoes that came with the dish. My wife had the chicken marsala and it was good but had a bit too much sauce served on the plate. The tiramisu had a nice fresh taste. This is a nice restaurant that we will try again, read more

Unbelievable....Decor is urban chic. Pops of color, ambient lighting, gorgeous artwork, so relaxing. AJ the best server ever. And he's from Tucson and so we connected, we both graduated from U of A. The food was spectacular, AJ made my Dover sole table side. The creamy caper sauce was amazing. My husband got chicken parm, not on the menu but they made it for him. The owner, Sal came by our table as did the manager. Full on customer service, stellar food, this place is a must go. Absolutely the best food, service and ambiance. The complimentary homemade garlic bread was grilled to perfection. Everything is first class. Owner sent complimentary chocolate liquor to multiple tables for dessert . You will so love this place. read more

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We dined at Mare Terra for the first time last evening with friends, and the entire experience exceeded expectations. The service was terrific - Angelo was attentive without being overbearing. In fact, every member of the staff made us feel welcome. The food was equally impressive. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her salmon dish, which was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. I ordered the Veal Milanese, and it was honestly one of the best I have had - crispy, flavorful, and generously portioned. The atmosphere struck the right balance of upscale and comfortable, making it a perfect spot for a nice night out. We are very much looking forward to returning soon. read more

Great food, great service! Been there several times havnt been disappointed yet. Manager is very much involved with food prep and makes sure everything meets guest expectations. read more

Food was great but it took 1.75 hours to get find its way to our table. We were given 2 complimentary glasses of wine but no reason was given for the slow service. read more

Great service. We visited when season wasn't in full swing, so it wasn't too busy. Food was great!

My first time so it's hard to rate fairly I ordered the liver with caramelized onions it was okay not fantastic that's just me it came with polenta I found it dry my wife had veal Milanese large portion the breading was light very nice but arugula and tomato salad was almost non existent very little dressing she was disappointed . Service and atmosphere was great read more

Wonderful experience on all fronts. Party of 6 all loved dinner. Food was excellent as was very attentive service. Open kitchen gives added ambience. Highly recommend. read more

We went there for dinner; made a reservation on Open table app but they weren't crowded on this Thursday evening. There was a young lady playing an electric piano and singing tunes by Billy Joel, Carol King and other easy listening artists. Place has a modern upscale vibe to it. They have a very large wine list that included some very high end and expensive wines. You can get 9 oz pours. They also have a small list of high end wines you can get by the 9 oz glass costing up to $60 a glass. My vodka martini was prepared properly and included blue cheese stuffed olives. My wife's 9 oz Cabernet was good. The bread provided was sliced ciabatta nicely toasted. Surprised no garlic and olive oil was offered with it. I had the veal Osso Bucco with saffron risotto and a small salad. My wife had the angel hair pasta with shrimp, crabmeat and spinach. Both entrees were quite tasty. The tiramisu was good but not exceptional. It is an expensive restaurant but the food selections are upscale. Service was very professional. It's not a 5 star, but definitely over a 4. read more

Mare Terra - Veal Osso Bucco with saffron rice - Italian Near Me - Bonita Springs, Florida

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This places wonderful food is delightful and filling, I have been here sampling through the menu for 2 weeks now. The food here does not take out well and must be enjoyed in their wonderful restaurant. What saddens me is the service is lacking, I have been given the wrong dish and argued with about the miscommunication. Today I was told I could order an item which I enjoy a lot that's featured on happy hour the bruschetta which is so refreshing. To be picked up. Who ever was assisting me made it an issue on me arriving. I have been given incorrect orders before and argued with. I really enjoy the food and most of the staff but with how uncomfortable I was made to feel today I will not be returning to this place. I do not like having arguments over orders read more

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We've eaten at Mare Terra several times since it's opening in June and we will certainly be back again! Every time my husband and I go, we try something new and are always impressed. The drinks are top notch, the service is first-class, and both the manager and owner are friendly and accommodating. The ambiance is clean, white and modern but with bursting accents of bold color on the wall - beautiful gallery art that can be viewed and even purchased. If you're looking for some meal suggestions, I recommend the Insalata Tiepida di Gamberi e Calamari -- this warm salad full of grilled prawns and calamari and a delicious combination of eggplant, mint and pine nuts is a great meal on its own or as an appetizer. One of my favorite entrees so far is the Scaloppa di Vitello alla Milanese -- Perfectly breaded veal cutlets topped with arugula, baby tomatoes, sliced red onion, and shaved parmesan with drizzled balsamic glaze. YUM!! My husband's two favorite dishes are the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese with homemade tagliatelle pasta and traditional ragu bolognese and the Salmone Marinato, which is seared Atlantic salmon with a wine and fish fumet, mashed potatoes and spinach. Don't skip dessert! I get the Coppa Spagnola every time. It is a delectable pairing of vanilla and Amarena cherry gelato swirled together with Amarena cherries for a smooth, sweet finish to your meal. read more

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The food is fantastic, one of my favorite Italian spots in the area. Pretty traditional menu, and the flavors are classic. Exactly what you want, when you want Italian food. read more

This is a hidden jewel with delightful ambiance to fabulous food! The service is spot on..friendly informative and on top of your needs. We had the burrata and tomatoes apt. & calamari so flavorful every bite. They have a super impressive wine selection . Dinner :I have had there Bronzino which was so yummy...this time I had there signature seafood dish WOW absolutely amazing and really good portions. We will return again and again.. I know great food..THIS is great!!! read more

We truly enjoyed this restaurant. I have a dairy allergy and they were so accommodating. Our wait staff was very attentive and constantly checking in on us. The restaurant has a very cool vibe. We would definitely return. read more

North Naples and Bonita don't don't have to look any further than Mare Terra for an amazing Italian experience. Hospitality and tradition ooze from this place. The food is true Italian, no sloppy sauces, no pungent garlic in every dish and no stereotypical menu selections. This is the real deal. Owned and directly operated by "The Mayor of Naples" himself, Sal Sinzieri, Terra Mare is a must, even if your coming up from Marco Island. Sal is Naples, Fl. most seasoned restaurant veteran and the great crowd is a testament to his professionalism. The dining room is bright, colorful and lively and that same spirit is expressed by the wonderfully personable staff. Fantasitic and well thought out wine list at the right prices. read more

Mare Terrible! Waited for meals for over 2 hours. The waiter dodged us and the owner was busy taking too many other complaints. The waiter gave me a dirty glass after unsuccessfully getting me 2 flat colas. When we decided to leave with boxed food, as it was getting close to 10:00pm, whomever boxed this meal was taking out their anger on us. What a nerve!! They need to get their act together. They blamed it on the kitchen and admitted they lost our slip. The owner did comp everything and was apologetic, but we left hungry and irritated. The meal pictured looked lovely on the plate but they literally jammed it all in the smallest container they could find. Would you eat that read more

Mare Terra - A high end meal?? - Italian Near Me - Bonita Springs, Florida

Time for updated review Stopped by last night for dinner Emily was right on with her martinis Quite night there as its off season but still food is good Updated the menu as well as no more pizza Had Caesar salad to start wife had tomato salad You now have a choice of small salad or regular salad. I found the small salad was enough Main wife had small salad with grilled salmon and i had chicken parm with spaghetti Food was great 5 stars In season make a reservation for sure Outside seating as well Thanks sal for another great evening read more

We recently visited the restaurant with friends. None of us had been there before. Our food and service were very good. Unfortunately, the live music was so loud we found it difficult at times to hear each other. We had been warned by other friends about the music level but thought they had been making a bigger deal than it really was. They were not. We, like our friends, will not be retuning. read more

Overall very pleased for our very first visit. Good food/good value/Pleasant atmosphere except for the noisy folks sitting next to us. Interesting side note....waiter actually talked us out of ordering certain apps. I suggest marketing/training and better undetanding of the menu. We will return! read more

This was our first visit to Mare Terra. We invited Our friends, Charles and Ursula Massoud to join us. We especially wanted them to try out this Northern Italian restaurant, as they, as we know food and wine. They happen to own two North Fork, Long Island wineries, Paumonak and Palmer Wineries. This past year, Paumonak won both the Governor's Cup and Best Winery in New York State. We were not disappointed. The restaurant excels in all categories, ambience, service and Food. In addition, the acoustics are excellent. The noise from the conversations of adjacent tables were minimal. We could easily hear our own conversation without difficulty. We will be making this restaurant our regular place to dine. If you are on a limited budget, this is not the place for you. But, it is well worth the money. read more

Food, friendly , love sitting at the bar with friends and meeting new people. The food is very good and we love Olivia the bartender

We went on a Tuesday with reservations at 6:30, meeting two friends there. The place was packed but we had no problem getting our table and there reservation texts were nice reminders to send out. Being so packed it was a bit of a wait getting drinks and the food was a little slow getting out. However the food was all very fresh and good. Portions were generous and we had a good time. Our server "Luciano" was top notch. He knew the menu very well and helped us choose some items and with pairing. Even though he was very busy he did his best to come by the table multiple times and check on us. The owner "Sal Sinzieri" came to the table and we spoke with him for awhile. Very nice man and even offered to take back an item I had ordered but read wrong. I thanked him but decided to try some new and enjoyed it! Rare for me. All the food was very well done and cooked perfectly. I'd prefer a little less salt but it was not over powering by any means. Try not to get seated by the servers booth as it becomes crowded with employees and can distract from conversation. On the whole it was a very enjoyable experience and We will definitely make the trip from Naples to Bonita to enjoy it again. Stand out performance from our server Luciano for sure!!! read more

We had an excellent experience at Mare Terra. We enjoyed the fixed price menu served 4-5:30 every day. Caesar salad was delicious, well-dressed. Husband had the gnocchi with Gorgonzola cream sauce. He was in heaven and I tasted it and can confirm that they were fabulous. I had the veal tortellini with bolognese. Also home-made with a tasty meat sauce. Dessert was tiramisu. Service was extremely attentive and efficient. Attention to detail is very evident. Oh, and did I forget to mention the individual toasted focaccia slices? All in all a wonderful experience. Wide menu with many other options for fixed price and even more choices on the regular menu. Can't wait to return. read more

Fabulous entrees, service is great. Choices and prices for the Pre Fix menu are amazing

This was the first time returning to this restaurant location in many years! It has changed hands many times, and never been successful; however, I think we may have a WINNER this time!!! The AMBIANCE is lovely/ completely redecorated- very light and uplifting! The SERVICE was superb! Erica served us with knowledge, good listening skills, and a great personality! The FOOD was good/excellent with a few exceptions. First, we arrived for the amazing 3 part prix fixe menu for $23.23/p, and there were abundant choices for each part! I forgot to tell Erica I had a Spinach allergy, and my spring mix contained Spinach.. when she saw I had pushed most of the salad away, she inquired, but I said not to worry; however, she returned with a fresh salad minus the Spinach! That does not happen often, if ever!! My entree was Chicken Marsala with fresh veggies and mashed potatoes- the sauce was the best ever! Lots of mushrooms, Marsala very smooth! Veggies were plentiful , mash was good - could use seasoning! My husband's entree was liver and onions with polenta and balsamic drizzle. He said his liver was very delicate, but polenta little dry and no seasoning again! DESSERT was tiramisu or vanilla bean gelato.. we had both! Delicious!! I mentioned to Erica that kitchen needed to adjust seasonings, otherwise all was perfect! We are returning Saturday with friends!! read more

Love the vibe of this Italian restaurant. The mussels are fabulous as is the veal chop and Dover sole. Salads are fresh and generous. Give this place a try. I think you'll like it! We love it! read more

Amazing food! Great environment!!! And far away the best service that we got since we live in Bonita Springs( 20 years) Luciano make us feel home!! We now have our favorite place in town!! read more

Best Italian food we have had in Bonita in awhile. The portion sizes were great too! We will definitely be going back.

I would not recommend this restaurant. We were sorely disappointed. Waited two hours for food and eventually gave up and when it arrived took it to go. Waiter dodged us, blamed the kitchen for losing the slip, owner was dealing with other guests who were also waiting for food and annoyed and eventually stopped by and comp'd our dinner. Bottom line total disaster. Would not return. read more