What a little gem of a place in Fort Lauderdale! The atmosphere is authentic Italian, and the owner is a master of the pizzas, breads and charcuterie while the kitchen makes beautiful dinner plates. The wine menu is exquisite and pairs beautifully with all of the fabulous foods! We will be back!!! read more

This truly is an amazing Italian restaurant. The ambience is a very relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful restaurant. The waitress.V is amazing super friendly and very accommodating. The food by far was probably the best Italian we've had in the city of Fort Lauderdale . We started with the arugula salad with Parmesan cheese. Salad was cold, crisp and very fresh and the light vinaigrette was perfect. My wife had the chicken Parm. When it came to the table, it was a beautiful size cutlet, perfectly breaded and fried and the sauce they use is absolutely amazing. A little tart, a little sweet. Just delicious..... I had the Pappardelle with mushrooms, spinach and prosciutto. It too was absolutely fantastic. It had their Pomodoro sauce with a little cream in it. The flavor blew us away. The pasta was cooked perfectly.. Now let's get to the most amazing thing which was their dessert. It was a apple tart with organic vanilla ice cream on top. The crust was light flaky, and cradled the perfect amount of apples. Flavor blew up away!!!! Absolutely 100% I will be returning to this place as our go to spot for Italian food now . read more

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We dined on Saturday night, party of 6. We live in Lauderdale by the Sea and it was recommended by a friend. Everyone absolutely loved the food ! Even the Pizza and desserts were outstanding. Really nice relaxed friendly atmosphere with great waiters. The best pasta dishes around this area ! Will definitely return ... read more

Pomodoro - Fantastic pasta dish w shredded beef in a tomato wine sauce ! Outstanding ! - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Beautiful. Location is not hard to find and the food was good. We may return again.

The food here is excellent! The pizza here is excellent! If your on vacation and are from the NY/NJ area, and miss good Italian food, this is the place to go. My Italian father introduced us to this place when we visited him way back in the 90's, it was his go to for Italian and he was picky when it came to his food...Had to be fresh, clean ingredients, and this place delivered. We still go whenever we're in the area. So glad your still around after all these years. read more

At our recent vacation in Fort Lauderdale Beach good friends of ours introduced us to their favorite restaurant in the area which is Pomodoro A small mom and pop owned BYOB near the intercostal. Everything, and I mean everything is homemade from scratch using the best quality ingredients all coming together to provide a taste that is unbeaten on the Italian restaurant scene. Excellent fresh delicious bread served with a lovely infused olive oil, simply scrumptious. A simple arugula salad with shaved reggiano parmesan and an oh so light olive oil and free lemon dressing, yummy! Next we shared perfectly prepared shrimp over a white bean puree. Shrimp were quite large and cooked to perfection. White bean puree so light. We then shared a wonderfully light homemade lasagna. The sauce, the cheese, and the homemade noodles were just awesome! Perfect in every way. Our next trip to Fort Lauderdale will certainly include a trip back to Pomodoro! read more

We love this restaurant. We have been going here for more than 30 years. The food is always fresh and Piero is an outstanding chef! I believe this to be the best Italian restaurant in all of Fort Lauderdale!! All dishes are made fresh, which is is unusual. Most restaurants today especially chain restaurants, merely heat up their food, which arrives frozen full of preservatives. Pomodoro restaurant is fresh and mostly organic. Try it you'll love it!! read more

I've had the pleasure of dining at Pomodoro, which I am sure takes its name from the well-known Pomodoro tomato based sauced, on several occasions and have found the food I've had there to be exceptional in preparation as well as in ingredient. I've had their Pizza Ai Funghi Selvatici and Pizza Quattro Stagioni, both of which I found to be not only tasty, but well prepared, rich in ingredient and flavor. However, and this is the good point, Pomodoro is more than a pizza parlor. It's in fact an Italian restaurant of comfortable décor with a good range not only of menu offerings but of daily special options. On my most recent visit I went for their menu choice of Tuna Carpaccio, a salad comprised of celery, caper berries, arugula, topped with quality paper thin slices of cheese, coated with a distinct to the taste lime enhanced vinaigrette. I found the flavor combinations were well balanced, each complimentary to the other as well as unique in composition. For my entrée I chose the spaghetti with clam, being one of what were five special not on the menu offerings of the night. When it arrived, the portion was huge but nicely presented and having far more in the shell fresh to the taste clams than any such dish I've generally had elsewhere. It was also expertly prepared, especially with its garlic ingredient which so many other establishments never seem to get just right, either by undercooking which gives an overly harsh garlic taste or overcooking which renders a bitterness. Pomodoro, as a restaurant, is basically split into two parts. One side of it is comprised of the kitchen area with a few small high table like seatings along with a counter dinning/stool seating arrangement. The other side is regular table and chair seat dinning. The entire restaurant is neat, orderly, organized and spotlessly clean. I've also found the service to be exceptional. On my recent visit, my server was Rob; a person I found to be light heartedly friendly, mannerly as well as helpful in that instead of just rattling off the night specials gave some insightful explanation as to each. As for rating I can easily go a solid Four Stars Plus, and I'm rather sure that after trying them a few more times for consistency, will most likely be updating to Five Stars. read more

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You can't go wrong at Pomodoro. Best Italian food I've ever had... the gnocchi melts in your mouth literally, the potato slice crusted grouper, the fresh pizza is unique and amazing, and I could go on. I first ate here about 10 years ago back when the wife Linda was still there. Since then they divorced and the husband/chef (Piero) runs the restaurant. He has authentic training from when he traveled and lived in Italy to learn decades ago... Pomodoro is a unique restaurant and definitely a local classic read more

Pomodoro - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Our go to place. Authentic Italian by a native. Classic pizzas perfect all fresh mozzarella and high-quality ingredients. All of his vegetables are farmer market fresh. All of his meats organic. Vivian and Lena are fantastic servers know their stuff. Eat here once a week read more

Best authentic Italian pizza!! Great attentive service. The owner truly cares about the quality of the food. Had the strezzia(so?) and it was divine! read more

We love this restaurant. We have been going here for more than 30 years. The food is always fresh and Piero is an outstanding chef! I believe this to be the best Italian restaurant in all of Fort Lauderdale!! All dishes are made fresh, which is is unusual. Most restaurants today especially chain restaurants, merely heat up their food, which arrives frozen full of preservatives. Pomodoro restaurant is fresh and mostly organic. Try it you'll love it!! read more

My fav place in Ft Laud! I'm 33 and been going here since I was was 10. Once you have pizza here you won't be able to eat it anywhere else! So cripsy! Also try the vodka sauce and potato crusted yellow tail. read more

Excellent wine food and service Love this place Have had numerous family functions Always good read more

Food was very good. Service: very attentive and a very nice atmosphere. Would come back again.

Today I came with my family and had the I gamberi pizza with shrimp, garlic, pancetta, fresh herbs, tomatoes, and light cheese. Simply delicious! You could taste each flavor separately; the pizza was well balanced on ingredients and very tasty! I couldn't leave without trying (again) the homemade Tiramisu... And guess what? Unbelievable! :D I will definitively be back here! read more

Pomodoro - Pizza con I Gamberi-Shrimp, Pancetta, fresh herbs, garlic, tomatoes, no cheese (we asked for light cheese). - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Pomodoro was highly recommended by an Italian friend so we went to check it out....sure enough it was outstanding, all of the pasta is made fresh daily by the owner/executive chef. The servers were very attentive and friendly and made us feel welcomed. A small plate of white bread and focaccia drizzled in olive oil was promptly served, it was tasty but I wish they would have warmed it up and served it with a nice aged balsamic. We started with the Beef Carpaccio which was a small serving but excellent, the meat was fresh, the arugula was perfectly seasoned with dressing, it was nice and dry and not overly wet, and the Caperberries were delicious. I had the Gnocchi, and I have to say it was it was the best Gnocchi I have ever had, it was so fresh, soft and tender , the tomato sauce was very good as well, very fresh and it came topped with fresh basil which wilted as I ate, it was very tasty. My partner had the Pappardelle pasta with prosciutto, I had a bite and it was ridiculous good. We had a bottle of Pinot Grigio and a bottle of sparkling water, the total was about $75, not bad for such a delicious meal. The server informed us that the owner believes in only using fresh, organic ingredients and free ranged meats, he doesn't like taking shortcuts and it is very clear by the flavor and the freshness of his cuisine. The owner is the same original owner who closed the restaurant in 2008, apparently he is divorced now and his ex doesn't work at the restaurant any longer. The restaurant was half empty and it doesn't appear like they have made any effort to create an online presence, so I hope others see my review and give this place a chance because I really want to go back and try other dishes :-) read more

I could have given four but , for silly things I can't. Had a reservation . For two @ 6:30 for bar then 7;00pm in dining room Sat in front of the big pizzas oven. That's were the chef/owner making his art come alive. 12 ' pizza with interesting topping . He never once greeted us , smiled o anything. He was in the weeds too This is where they loss a star. We gathered that the bar was more of a service station. So chef would put up pizzas and call a number table 5 . It sat there for at least 5-6 minuets no heat lamps . The mother in law was very sweet. We brought our own bottle , only $15.00 for corking fee. They put it in one of those gel like wraps. Different. Never poured it at bar or table. Plus we tipped on the $15.00 corkage fee. We did save a order of the fish some of Yelpers said they run out. I ordered the can't tell ya the name but it was pork tenderloin wrap with two cheeses and held together with toothpicks . It would have been nice if they removed them . It came with Burnt Brussels sprouts. I asked for Paddella pasta instead of my second veggie. No problem. Service at 7:00 busy, Howard our waiter was in the weeds and sweating . He was pleasant tho . Nice warm homemade bread drizzled with good oil. At the end of the meal the mother in law came and gave us homemade piece of decadent chocolate cake and sang Happy anniversary as well as some guest. Definitely going back maybe during week . Bon appétit read more

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A friendly family run restaurant with delicious food. The sauces on our pastas were so fresh that we can't wait to return!

The food was amazing the staff was super polite and helpful they made food the minute I ordered This is a real Italian restaurant read more

Excellent food!! all the dishes were right on point made with natural and fresh ingredients. Breads and Pizzas made in-house plus some other Italian specialties. Not to forget the attention and service of a great staff! Will come back for more. read more

Little piece of Italy in Ft Lauderdale! The food was delicious , authentic Italian meals. We had chicken parmigiana, pizza, bruschetta and everything was delicious. Nice wine choices and friendly atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. Yum!! read more

Pomodoro - Chicken parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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This is a great Italian trattoria that has been around for years. Food is always fresh and delicious. Pizza, pasta and fish are always great. Go check it out and enjoy!! read more

Best Italian food I've ever had... the gnocchi melts in your mouth literally, the potato slice crusted grouper, the fresh pizza is unique and amazing, and I could go on. I first ate here about 10 years ago back. Piero runs the restaurant. He has authentic training from when he traveled and lived in Italy to learn decades ago... Pomodoro is a unique restaurant and definitely a local classic read more

This is the best Italian restaurant in fort Lauderdale everything is good here the pasta is fresh cooked to order excellent success we always come here great staff the owner is Italian what a pleasure to come and have a great meal read more

Pomodoro - Friends out for dinner - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Wonderful little gem of a restaurant. Had the linguini with pesto sauce, delicious. My friend had the angel hair Pomodoro, cooked perfectly. Margarita pizza for appetizer, thin crust, just the way I like it! Mixed baby lettuce with Gorgonzola and walnuts In a light vinegerette fresh ingredients. We will be back! Make reservations, this place fills up read more

Hands down THE best ever Italian around Ft Lauderdale! Pierro , the owner and chef, caters to your every whim. The wait staff gals really know his menu well. The old Italian flavors are here to stay. An absolute gem. My family thought we were back in Italy. Pat, the beautiful redhead behind the bar, just so personable. Remembers your names, etc. Hard to find such a hometown feel with superb food!!! Thank you thank you!!! read more

My wife and I have embarked on a very adventurous mission: to find an authentic Italian ITALIAN restaurant. Not an American Italian eatery. So far we have tried many places ; some outstanding , some ok, and some we would not recommend to our worst enemies. Pomodoros has scored high in the scale of authenticity. From the focaccia the owner makes on a daily basis, to the pasta dishes using only pasta Fresca. The prices are not outrageous for food of such caliber. The desserts are homemade reminding me of my nonna. Great place to enjoy good Italian food. read more

Ended up going there when another restaurant wouldn't honor a reservation, and have eaten there 3 times in the last two weeks. They have the quality and service of a much more expensive establishment, and treat their customers like valued guests. Their cappellini is perfectly cooked, their sauces are well seasoned , salads fresh, and pizza coming from their Bakers Pride oven taste like they are straight from Brooklyn Heights. I have not had desert, but understand their cheesecake is very good. They have two separate eating areas, one feels more "lunch-ready", and the other a dining area. Both comfortable, warm and inviting. Strongly recommend. read more

Amazing food! I've been in Italy many times and this is a real Italian restaurant. Everything home made, pastas and pizzas so yummy.

By far the best Pizza in town.I also love the Yellowtail snapper with the potato crust.I love everything so I always have a difficult time choosing!!!!!!The tiramisu and pear tart are to perfect for words. read more

Had the pleasure of visiting for my first time tonight! Everything was fresh and light (not easy to say at most Italian restaurants). Family owned, organic ingredients...Favorite part was the Eggplant Parmesan! I have never experienced one quite like it. VERY thick and lightly breaded. The margarita pizza was very light, definitely authentic Italian, not typical NY style which I usually go for. Very clean, great service, highly recommend! read more

What a great little gem! Simple, authentic Italian food done to the highest degree. Fresh pastas cooked to perfection, wonderful salad, and tasty homey desserts made from scratch. Incredibly friendly staff and owner. Can't wait to go back and try the pizzas! read more

I wish the food wasn't so good. These people are and have always been the rudest people in town. Place was half empty and all they said was 8:30. 8:30 what? That's when we can serve you. Save your breath. Walk 5 doors down to Lokos Tacos, where they aren't so rude. read more

Such a disappointment :( We finally thought we found good italian food..unfortunately was tasteless ...sad..pessimo Where are the italian roots there? I have no words how 8 table restaurant can serve such a bad food! Restaurant was full!!! Have no idea why?!? Was our first and last time If you looking for Real Italian its not the right place to go :( read more

If you have ever been to Italy, this place will take you back there from the ambience to the simple and rustic delicious food by Chef Piero. I have yet to encounter any italian place that does it like Italy, simple, the best ingredients and wonderful flavors cooked to perfection. I am lucky to have this within close walking distance and thrilled it reopened minus the drama. I hope this place stays in business for many, many years! Enjoy! read more

The food was amazing. So fresh and delicious but the service was, by far, the worst I've ever experienced. The head waiter barely paid attention to anyone. Seemed like he spent more time near the bar than actually attending to customers. I saw 2 tables leave because of the lack of service while everyone else just waited for him to come by and serve them. There were only 3-4 other tables and none got good service that friday night. The support staff spent 10 minutes setting tables that were already clean, they just looked lost the whole time. There were 2 other restaurant workers, in addition to the 2 busser and head waiter, behind the bar preparing food but only 1 person could serve or help customers? Didn't make any sense. Good Italian restaurants are a dime a dozen around here, the at pomodoro doesn't outweigh the terrible service. read more

Finally an Italian restaurant that understands that a plate of pasta with a little sauce and a small amount of miscellaneous ingredients is not worth $30. Most of the pasta dishes are very reasonably priced between $14 and $18 and bottles of wines from $20 to $50. It was a Friday at 8pm and we were one of only 4 parties in the place, I was expecting it to be busier but we had a good time nonetheless. The roasted eggplant appetizer was very good, and I tasted 4 of the pasta dishes that we were able to share amongst ourselves. The gnocchi with pomodoro sauce was excellent as was the wild mushroom penne, the Penne al Cime and the paparadelle with short ribs. Would give 3.5 if I could. Definitely a good place if you want good pasta without the typical over inflated Italian restaurant prices. read more

Definitely talent in the kitchen but service was lacking. Asked for plain water no ice with lemon and it took 2 tries before they got it right. And I hate HATE paper napkins at dinner. The eggplant parm was delicious. Very delicious fresh seafood pasta dinner but servers rattled off the specials so quickly we had no idea what was what. Definitely worth the drive ...as I said the gravy(sauce) was excellent and I will surely give them another chance. read more

Came in on a Friday without reservations and got seated immediately. Our server was very attentive and friendly and answered all of our questions about the daily specials. Ordered the arugula salad, which was simple but so tasty. You could taste the high quality of the ingredients, including the cheese. The house made bread was an onion focaccia with olive oil and was to die for! They were even kind enough to give us extra to dip our remaining sauce from our pasta in! The menu seems to change almost daily. One of us got the penne a la vodka and the other got one of the special pastas: a sausage and kale orecchiette dish. Both were super tasty but the special was absolutely delicious. It was served in a red sauce; the sausage was well-balanced and the flavors all worked so well together. Saw a sign that said the pasta was house made. Finished off with house made tiramisu and a cappuccino, which was a perfect ending and left us just the right amount of full! If you love authentic Italian food and great service, you'll love this place. Planning to go back again soon. read more