Order the stuffed artichoke as soon as you sit down. Homemade rolls with garlic/without garlic when…read moreyou're seated. Regulars order loaf of homemade bread with order too. Salad comes with main dish. Large portions you will always take home. Also, it's always crowded especially on holidays. Make reservations. The lunch is less expensive for the same. I highly recommend. Great for birthday & anniversaries. I have frequented here many times. Parking in the back could be a hassle depending on time, day & holiday rush. NOT in some Publix parking lot with many shops. Atmosphere is pleasant too. Can't go wrong here.

The past few times I had come here, I had absolutely loved it…read more The last time I came here, there was one thing slightly wrong -- the chicken parm (while large) didn't distribute the sauce and cheese evenly: cheese in middle and sauce on sides (as shown in pic) The bread keeps the rating high, but I hope they improve their display of the parm!

Zuccarelli is always a must visit. The food is great and in a convenient location wherever you are…read morein Pompano Beach. This place hardly ever fails. The staff is so kind and if there is a hiccup they fix it. We just had an amazing pizza ( with anchovies) and salad- get the creamy Italian dressing. Ranch dressing - what is that? Creamy Italian, baby!

I've driven by this place so many times- I finally decided to try. As a former NYer, I am very…read morefinicky about pizza here! So- brought the hubby who is also finicky! But knows his stuff! It was lunch time. Not very busy- we were seated at a booth . Service was quick, we were given menus & when we ordered our drinks- I was amazed that 4- yes- 4 garlic rolls showed up at our table. Smelling of garlic & looked so yummy. I usually avoid these but couldn't resist! It was yummy indeed! Hubby ordered a bowl of Pasta Fagioli soup. I tasted it- was really good. Lots of flavor. Then came the pizza! We ordered 1 regular & 1 Sicilian. Huge portions! I was really full after 1 & brought the whole other slice home. Will definitely go back. I would describe Zuccarelli's as an old school pizzeria. There were booths & tables with an area in the back for large parties. I would say the decor is basic- there was a tv on near the counter where they were making the pizza.

Went on Christmas Eve. Place was packed and a little louder than usually would be…read more Loved that you could order from the regular menu and bit a special holiday one. We both had a soup to start. I had the stracciatella and my wife had the pasta e fagioli. Both were in big bowls and were wonderful. My main course meal was the tagliatelle nere all a pescatore and wife had a special, the Flounder Amalfi. Both were big servings and wonderful. Both were a meal the next night. For a packed house, the service could not have been better. Experienced waitstaff met all of our needs and we never felt rushed. Just a wonderful experience. Our 6th time here and will be back

La Perla was a great find, and I would definitely return. The restaurant is charming and feels very…read moreauthentic, with several standout dishes. The bruschetta was excellent, honestly some of the best I've had, and the molten lava cake was absolutely to die for. The flounder special was also loved by everyone at our table who ordered it. That said, there were a few misses. My mom had called a week ahead to let them know her husband was vegan, and the person she spoke with was very kind and said they would speak with the chef and be prepared. When we arrived, the waitress acknowledged they knew we had a vegan guest, but the option offered was simply spaghetti with vegetables. When it came out, it was just plain pasta without vegetables. They apologized and corrected it, but after the advance call, we expected something a bit more thoughtful. The restaurant was also very loud and crowded, and with our larger table, people on opposite ends had to practically yell to hear each other. The staff seemed stretched thin, so service was not as attentive as it could have been, though we did appreciate that we never felt rushed. Food-wise, the bruschetta and desserts were excellent, the meatballs were just okay, and while my mom loved the rack of lamb, I found mine a bit overdone and overpowered by the sauce. We were also disappointed they were out of branzino, since several people in our party had planned to order it. Overall, La Perla has a lot of charm, very good food, and a warm, authentic feel. I'd happily go back, but probably with a smaller party and maybe on a less busy night.

It's intimate, well appointed, and you can actually hear the person your with. I think many people…read morethere, customers speak Italian, as there's a friendship between them, and Mario, and the help. The service is excellent, and the servers do a fine job. I tried to book online for 6:30, but couldn't, so called, and was told there's on table of two. Now the food: We had a lobster bisque, with a cream and light. Tomato taste, and some real lobster. Excellent. Mussels were large, and a bit gamey, nice light sauce. good. Had a sausage, finely cut up, and made with a pan fried topping and cheese and nice red sauce. Good I wanted pasta and garlic oil and butter. Also wanted veal and eggplant parmigiana . Neither on the menu. And no can have. Had a cannoli to go. Excellent wine menu. Two of us about $100. I'll come back because nice atmosphere

Sea Mario has been bookmarked on my Yelp for over a year. While trying to make some Valentine's…read moreplans, my husband asked where I wanted to go, and I immediately thought of this restaurant. Even a few weeks in advance, Valentine's Day was already booked, so we made a reservation for Valentine's eve. This is not a restaurant I would come to without a reservation because I saw people get turned away. Located in an unassuming little strip mall, you would never know that there is a sparkling gem of a place tucked in the middle of the shops. Parking can be a little tricky, but we were able to snag a spot in front. Inside, this quaint restaurant has such welcoming decor in black-and-white with some accent colors. There are lots of little knickknacks and decorations from Italy. When we entered, we were greeted by one of the owners, Nadia. We had a short wait before our table was ready. When seated, Nadia went over all the specials and answered our questions regarding her recommendations on the menu. Her husband, Mario, also assists with serving. He also greeted us later during our dinner to check in about our meal. Now let's get to the heart of this review...the food. As someone with Sicilian heritage, I have been fortunate to visit Italy and have had some pretty amazing fresh seafood and pasta dishes there. And of course, I've had wonderful Italian restaurant experiences here as well. But I have to say, Sea Mario tops the list. Before I discuss the food menu, I just want to point out they have an extensive wine list. The menu offers several selections whether one is vegetarian, wants steak/lamb instead of pasta, or has come here for the dishes 'di mare.' We started off with an appetizer. Arancini rice balls with mushrooms and cheese. The Arancini balls flanked a bowl of stracciatella cheese. This was a special appetizer not on the regular menu. It was fantastic and dare I say luxurious? (Please put in on the regular menu!) For our main courses, my husband had the Fettuccini Florida Golden Crab & Scallops. It was Caribbean Italian fusion inspired with a flavorful, but not (hot) spicy, pasta sauce. I opted for the Maine Lobster Catalana. I have had my share of seafood pasta dishes throughout my life, but when this entree was placed in front of me, the aroma was so fragrant that I knew I was in for something special. The pasta sauce was made with high-quality tomatoes and caramelized onions (which I think really aided this sauce and made it different). The dish had clams and, of course, succulent lobster tail and the claw meat. The lovely aroma was not a tease because the dish tasted excellent. If having freshly made pasta with lobster sounds appealing to you, this is the dish to get. (They make their own pasta and the seafood is very fresh.) We ended our meal by sharing a fresh cannoli. The shell was not hard like a typical cannoli, rather it had the consistency of a doughnut. The ricotta filling with pistachio was absolutely out of this world. The plate was beautifully decorated with a berry drizzle in the shape of a seahorse. As you can tell, I'm pretty smitten with Sea Mario. I definitely want to return to this romantic restaurant for our anniversary later this year. Thank you for the incredible service and dishes.

Di Farina - A True Hidden Gem!…read more Visited Di Farina for a company dinner tonight, and I am so glad I did! This is one of those hidden gems you almost don't want to share, just so there's always a table waiting for you. We started with a spread of appetizers: grilled octopus, garlic shrimp, fried burrata with arugula, and perfectly layered potatoes topped with braised short rib and fonduta. Every single dish was incredible--I honestly can't pick a favorite, though the short ribs stole my heart. For mains, I had the osso buco with pappardelle (their pastas are all freshly made in-house, and you can taste the difference). Our table also enjoyed the branzino, which was deboned tableside, the massive squid ink seafood linguini (so loaded with seafood you could barely see the pasta), and a rich, creamy carbonara that was perfectly balanced. Desserts were the perfect finale: tiramisu, cheesecake, and a refreshing lemon sorbetto, each as good as the last. The service was flawless, and the entire staff is Italian, adding to the authentic charm of the experience. Di Farina has officially become my new go-to spot for Italian nights. 10/10 on food, service, and atmosphere--can't wait to return!

Is this a pasta shop? A restaurant? Well it tuns out it is both! This unassuming place on…read moreAtlantic is home to some really good Italian food and excellent service. You park in the back and enter along the bar. The intimate seating area faces the street. On this night I was late in joining some of my friends so I ordered simply, spaghetti carbonara which is always my Italian "go to". Combined with a lovely Cabernet, my dinner was like eating in a small trattoria in Italy. I like that they give you a choice of handmade pasta and toppings to choose from. We also got some complimentary cannolis which made me smile. Oh, and if you want some pasta to take home? Go to their attached shop and pick it up. Your restaurant receipt will give you 10% off if you use it within 7 days. Di Farina is that place that you need to add to your regular rotation of restaurants. It's just that unique of a place!

The bartenders Rose and Stefan were extremely attentive and friendly. No matter how busy it was…read morethey always made sure we were taken care of. The atmosphere of overlooking the bay was beautiful. The food was delicious. The calamari was hot and crispy. The chicken was also crispy and served hot The linguine with clams were a bit spicy but still delicious. Sunset was incredible!

I really wanted to eat here. I love the name of the place. I liked that it was on the water. Free…read moreparking is a good thing. The restaurant is really attractive. It looks great and I thought it looked better and different somehow from what I saw online. We got there early so they were not busy. Derek was our server and he was very polite and came around just the amount of times we needed him. I think he is an awesome server. The bread was served warm with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I liked that combination. Our entrees came out pretty fast. Maybe 12 to 15 minutes after we ordered. This makes me think the food is not freshly made. I would be happier waiting for my food. I ordered the penne alla gigi. The portion was huge!!! The flavor tasted really off. I absolutely love Italian food and am usually pretty forgiving if the food is not "amazing" The sauce was not good on this dish. I have never tasted anything like it.. The pancetta did not have much flavor. I sampled the chicken parmigiana and the spaghetti. The chicken parmesan was pretty good. It was cheesy. The sauce for the spaghetti was mediocre. I forgot to mention both dishes came out really hot which was appreciated. I ordered the limoncello cake and this was phenomenal. I thought it looked too yellow when it was placed in front of me. The taste was so delicious. It was not overly sweet, just perfect. I loved the whipped cream. My friend ordered the Ice Cream Sunday which is vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup. I sampled this too and it was ok, nothing special. Without the excellent service, views and just beauty of the restaurant this would have been 2 stars. My visit ended on the right note with the limoncello cake. In reality, I just wanted a delicious meal. I did not receive that and I did leave mostly disappointed. :(

Our favorite restaurant in the area, a true hidden gem…read more Staff are amazing Food incredible More wine than you could think of!! Thank you all for making our experience great EVERY TIME. See you soon.

For our 9th anniversary we picked Pasta And based on recommendations from two friends. Despite a…read moredrive of one hour we couldn't pass on it and I'm glad we didn't. From the moment we stepped in the services was friendly and polite, the dimmed lighting gave a romantic atmosphere and the recommendation from our server was on point. This restaurant have the most extensive Italia wine list I have ever seen. The bread, soup, Polenta, Pork Ossobuco and Ravioli di Porcini were sensational!!! We will be coming back when another special occasion arrises...

Rocca Trattoria is on my watch list for 2025. 1st order was excellent. A Perfect pizza! Meat…read morelovers! I even ate the crust. That good.!Nothing is going to waste at this spot. Everything was perfect. The chicken parmigiana sandwich was one of my best. The chicken tasted great on the fresh roll , gooey cheese. Delivered hot to my home. Looking forward to trying more options. Happy New Year! Check them out.

Came here this evening because a friend suggested it. It's a very intimate setting. There are…read moreseveral small tables. You can see where the pizza is as well. We started with arancini & grilled octopus. Both really good. We were then given a sample of their cream of carrot soup. Very smooth & yummy. Hubby ordered the grouper special & I ordered lobster ravioli in a cream sauce. Very tasty & filling. We took some home for another meal. Definitely worth coming back to check out their lunch specials.

Oh Em Gee!! I just tried this small, local restaurant for the first time for lunch today and…read moreWOWEEE!!! It was one of the best lunches I've had in a very long time!! So delicious, so much food, such a great price!!! They have a new regular customer as of this afternoon. Thank you, Rocca Trattoria for making me smile all the way through my lunch today!!

Went for lunch today , first time here . Adorable little…read morespot . Great size menu with good lunch options . All of the entrees came with soup of the day and focaccia with a side of pickled veg. We had linguine vongole and eggplant parm . Gravy was good. Service was non existent . I would definitely go again .

I came here on a recommendation for the homemade pasta, and I'm so glad I did. As soon as I walked…read morein, 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.

Whether you're looking for romantic patio dining, or inside dining with weekend entertainment, a…read morecasual 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.