Second time here and Jonathan always makes us feel so welcomed. He is honestly the best, so…read morefriendly and knowledgeable! We came here for our anniversary in October, and I couldn't believe he remembered us. He gave us a complimentary dessert and limoncello for my partner's birthday. The pesto pine nut gnocchi, oxtail risotto, bread and olive oil/olive/garlic dip were fabulous once again. Cannot wait to return. Love this place and the care they put into the service and presentation of every meal. Just amazing!

LaFuga has a lot going for it: a warm atmosphere, attentive staff, and a menu that reads like it's…read moreauditioning for a Mediterranean romance novel. Naturally, I dove in. I started with the grilled octopus and cannellini beans--always a risk if the kitchen doesn't know its way around a tentacle. Fortunately, LaFuga does. The octopus was tender, flavorful, and seasoned like it had just come back from a summer abroad. A great start. For entrées, I went with the shrimp over homemade pasta and the swordfish. Credit where it's due: the seafood is where LaFuga really shines. Both the shrimp and swordfish were cooked exactly right--moist, perfectly seasoned, and confidently plated. If the meal had ended there, this review might've turned into a standing ovation. But then... the pasta. And while the menu proudly labeled it "homemade," I'm not sure it was quite "ready to leave the house." It was noticeably hard--whether from undercooking or an identity crisis, who can say? Let's just say the texture was more "al dente... and then some." To be clear, nothing was bad--it just felt like two different kitchens made the dish, and only one of them had read the recipe. All in all, LaFuga is worth a visit for the seafood alone. If they can get the pasta to stop pretending it's auditioning for a role as a firm mattress, they'll really be onto something.

I had been trying to get a reservation at Heritage for months, and somehow, by pure miracle, when a…read morecouple of girlfriends were visiting from out of town, we managed to snag a prime-time reservation on a Saturday night. After all the hype and difficulty getting in, I was very curious to see if it would actually live up to expectations--and honestly, it did. First, the cons. The restaurant is tiny. Like...teeny tiny. There's basically no standing room when waiting to be seated or picking up an order, so everyone kind of awkwardly crowds near the front door while servers and bartenders are constantly weaving around you looking mildly annoyed that you exist there. Eventually, people started gathering near the opposite end of the bar by the bathrooms because there was at least a little more breathing room. Once seated, the atmosphere is very lively, loud, and fast-paced. Not necessarily a bad thing, but definitely not the place for a quiet intimate dinner. Our server also may have been having an off night because there was a bit of attitude mixed in throughout the meal. That said... the FOOD. Unreal. Absolutely worth the wait and reservation struggle. Everything we ordered was exceptional. The sweet long pepper, Savage Garden salad, and Bolognese pasta were all incredible. Then came the pizzas--the fresh tomato pizza ("upside down pie") especially was ridiculously good. The squash blossom and cold pulled burrata pizza was also delicious. To finish--because we weren't stuffed enough--the strawberry olive oil cake. A literal perfect ending to the meal. Despite a rough start, the food completely stole the show. Easily an 11/10 meal. Now I just need to survive trying to get another reservation for round two.

We had reservations but still had to wait half an hour to be seated. It was pretty annoying that a…read moregroup of four who came in after us but walked to the front of everyone else who was waiting get seated first because they seemed to know some of the staff. Our waiter was awesome, great personality, and good recommendations on drink and food choices. We had the pinkity drinkity and Ginny 17 which were both on point, well-balanced drinks. I had to do the veal bolognese which was very comforting and filling while my husband had a hearty sausage and kale panini that I found to be a little too heavy for my taste. I would definitely like to try more from their menu as there were a lot of things that caught my eye but couldn't fit in for this visit. I would try to find a less popular time, if that's even possible.

Kriston was great and funny, made our brunch! Food is…read moreamazing! Great atmosphere

Louie Bossi @louiebossi Ft. Lauderdale, FL…read more I am absolutely in love with this place! Beautiful restaurant with amazing food! Here's what we had: Martini Monday Special! All Martinis half off! Strawberry Basil highly recommended! Bread and Oil Calamari Fritti Classic Ceasar Salad Pizza Al Forno half Margherita half Pepperoni Fettuccine Al Burro Tartufo topped with Colossal Shrimp and Fresh Shaved Black Truffle Tiramisu Amazing service from Mario and Ryan. They were so attentive! Beautiful place inside and out but I highly recommend sitting in the garden! Perfect spot for a nice date! Do you love Italian food? #LouieBossiRistorante #ItalianFood #MartiniMonday LetsDrinkz #EatzWithSweetz #LetsEatz

We ended up here after our original lunch spot was closed--and I'm so glad we did. The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious! Our server, Jackson, was fantastic and made the experience even better. We ordered the grilled chicken, Harbor Thai salad, tiramisu, and arancini filled with goat cheese topped with guava sauce--every dish was full of flavor. And I have to mention their chimichurri and homemade hot sauce... both were top-tier.

Love this place!! Most amazing food and better people! Sergio & Renee are the best! Love my lunches…read morehere.

This place was AMAZING -- like, "why did my hotel feed me culinary trauma last night" amazing. We…read morewere still recovering from that no bueno dinner, so I hopped on Yelp like a detective on a mission. This spot popped up, and honestly... divine intervention. From the very first bite, everything slapped. But the appetizers? Unhinged levels of good. The meatballs were tender little flavor grenades, the arancini was out here acting like it paid the rent, and then the dolce eggplant strutted in like, "Hi, I'm DaBoom.com, prepare to rethink your life choices." It was so good I couldn't even take a pic -- the plate was cleared in seconds. Zero evidence. Crime scene wiped clean. The vibe was on point, the live music was vibing, and the service was so good I briefly considered nominating our server for public office. If you're anywhere near this place, go. Run. Sprint. Cartwheel. Whatever gets you there fastest.

Parking is hit or miss in this lot but it's worth waiting for. We arrived there mid day and there…read morewas already quite a crowd. A woman was playing guitar in the corner of the restaurant giving a spectacular ambiance. We were seated near the door. Our food arrived fast and accurately. Presentation of the food was nicely done. Extra bonus: 10% military discount year round.

* 5 stars for family owned reasonable Italian American…read morestyle comfort food When you want to support a local family owned restaurant providing simply prepared Italian style favorites in a clean, comfortable and casual environment come here. Most of the appetizers and salads are under $20 and most of the pastas and some entrees are under $30. I was shocked that one reviewer thought this was expensive. I say the food is Italian style because I'm Italian American and I travel frequently to Italy. It is not Italian food but it is what Americans think is Italian and it is fine, good, tasty comfort food. I like supporting well run family owned restaurants. These folks work so hard and it's impossible to please everyone. I read that the family traces their roots to Ferrara and Rome before moving to Venezuela and then to the US where they developed restaurant experience and adapted to the culture here. There's a small wine list with 8-9 wines by the glass at only $12-13 each and you can find many simple bottles under $50 with no vintages listed. Service is friendly and very accommodating.

Tucked away a block off of Las Olas you'll find Bellagamba, a small local Italian restaurant…read moreturning out some very good Italian food. The dining room was full on the night we were there and the ambiance is simple and a little rustic with the brick walls and beige tables. We started with the grilled octopus and the Italian rice balls stuffed with meat. I think we confused them as the rice balls come 2 to an order and there were three of us so we asked if we could buy an extra one. The first order came up with only 2 but instead of just leaving them and bringing another- they took the 2 away and then just brought one with out the other two. Clearly we screwed them up with our request. Eventually we ended up eating three but not at the same time. The octopus was delicious! For our entrees, I had the spaghetti alla vongole which was delicious and packed with clams. One of my dining companions had the lobster ravioli done spicy and and LOVED it as it came with shrimp on top and small tomatoes. My other dining companion had a special of the day which was a pumpkin ravioli. I think something got lost in the description of that item as he was expecting more of a fall dish but it came with a red sauce on it which he said was an odd combo. For dessert, I was stuffed, but one of my dining companions got the tiramisu for dessert which he said was quite good. All in all- the food was quite good, the drinks were well poured and we had plenty of food to take home for another night. Nice to have this local place in our neighborhood!

This restaurant is lovely. Weather permitting, I recommend dining on their outdoor patio. Indoors…read moreis a lot of hustle and bustle. Very well staffed. This is not your typical Chicago Italian style restaurant. The menu is varied and I was able to find something to order. I am very picky about the Italian food I eat. The Angelo salad was delicious. For my entree, the fettuccine bolognese was just not to my taste. My husband had the Caesar salad which he enjoyed. The sauce on the ravioli was different and, again, not to my taste. There was some confusion on the dessert we ordered, but the correction was quickly made. The restaurant is large but the parking lot is a nightmare. Fortunately we were in an Uber but while waiting to be picked up after we had eaten ~ crazy busy with limited parking spaces. I tried for months to make reservations so be aware you can finally make a reservation about 6 weeks in advance. The restaurant is busy and even offers pick up service and they do have valet parking. I would return and hope they could make a simple butter sauce for my pasta.

Amazing find was Casa D'Angelo. We were greeted and seated promptly, and our waiter, Doru, was…read moreincredibly friendly and spot-on with recommendations. The meal began with a complimentary plate of bread, olives, and cheese -- a perfect start. We decided to go big for dinner, and it was absolutely the right choice. The Dover sole special in a French-style preparation was outstanding, and the one-pound thin veal cutlet parmigiana, paired with fresh homemade fettuccine and rich Bolognese sauce, was nothing short of WOW. Dessert took things to another level: the chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream and an overflowing molten chocolate center was pure indulgence. This place is truly a hidden gem in Fort Lauderdale and an absolute must-try.

Amazing authentic Italian Restaurant serving delicious food , we had the mussels and clams which…read morewere amazing and also the pasta Norma and spaghetti puttanesca which did not disappoint !! Like the ambience and the owner and staff were great !! See you again !! Arcese

We were going to theater in Ft Lauderdale so I asked my brother who lives there for a…read morerecommendation. He suggested The Etna Rosso Ristorante located on the Galt Ocean Mile. A storefront restaurant specializing in Sicilian cuisine. My wife ordered the Eggplant Polpette , Sicilian style vegetarian polpette, eggplant, egg, bread pecorino, parmigiano, and caciocavallo cheese. It was an appetizer priced at $ 24. She thought it was just ok. They are known for homemade pasta so I tried the Tagliolini alla Scoglio, Homemade Tagliolini with Mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, parsley, splash of white wine, garlic and e.v.o. oil. This the white sauce version but I opted for the red sauce version. It was very good but priced at $45.

Vitalo..... One of the Best Dining Experiences in South Florida…read more Vitalo easily ranks as one of the best dining experiences I've had in the Fort Lauderdale area. From the moment you sit down, everything just clicks the food, the service, the atmosphere it's all top-notch. What really stood out was the attention to detail. Chef Anthony personally came out to check on the table, which always adds a great touch and shows how much pride goes into what they're doing here. The food was outstanding across the board. The Bolognese was unbelievable rich, perfectly balanced, and exactly what you want from a dish like that. The pizza had a great crust, crispy on the bottom with just the right texture. The antipasto was a home run, and the drinks were just as impressive well made and consistent. This is one of those places where everything is done right, and you can tell it's not by accident. Bottom line: If you're anywhere in South Florida, this is absolutely a place worth going out of your way for. One of the top restaurants I've been to in the area highly recommended.

First off the hospitality was outstanding. Dean was the best server, is super friendly, and made me…read morefeel comfortable and at home while dining. Food & drink came out insanely fast, and good thing bc I came hungry. Bread was sooo warm, spicy vodka pasta was hilariously neatly stacked but super delicious, espresso martini was one of the best I had, and cheesecake was delectable. I will definitely be coming back here everytime I'm in town to visit.

The food here was absolutely amazing, everything we had was just so delicious especially the White…read moreTruffle Garlic Bread I swear I could've tore the whole thing up and it paired perfectly with the Meatballs. Drinks were also really good I had the Marco Polo cocktail and I really really enjoyed it. Chicken Parm was spectacular and the Margherita pizza was soooo delicious with the added prosciutto (totally recommend doing that by the way). The SERVICE!!! Was absolutely amazing I want to give a HUUUGE shoutout to our server Van, he was the absolute most awesome and kind guy and he gave me some of the best service I've ever received from someone if you're coming here and want to have amazing, attentive, and caring service I'd ask if Van was working! We had left a dessert behind and he was so kind enough to put it away in the fridge for us when we went back to get it! Ambiance here is very dim and intimate so it definitely makes for a great date night spot! 10/10 experience I would 100 percent come back again!

The North Italia where I'm from is a very upscale restaurant but this spot fell really short. I had…read moreto send back the eggplant parm because my knife couldn't cut into it. This shows it wasn't ripe or cooked well enough I had ordered chicken strips and fries for my son and the chicken was burnt and too crispy. Overall I won't be back. The only pros is that it was directly across from a few hotels and the interior was really nice.