Italian

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Best Italian (Restaurants)
(10 Overall Closest)

Bistro Mezzaluna

(Restaurants - Italian)

741 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale 33316-2960 • 954-522-6620

Description: SOUTH FORT LAUDERDALE.. Trendy and festive best describe this Italian restaurant, which has plentiful portions that are creatively presented. Not the place for a quiet, intimate dinner, this bistro is known for its upbeat late-night crowd. If you like a party atmosphere and you want the best veal chop in the city, this is your place. Voted the "best chop" several years running, this dish is huge, tender, and flavorful. Served with roast garlic and wine reduction along with fantastic mashed potatoes and vegetables. This is a meal fit for a king or queen. Upscale casual attire. Reservations accepted only for parties of six or more.

User Rating: 10 / 10

Bongusto Ristorante

(Restaurants - Italian)

5640 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale 33308 • 954-771-9635

Description: NORTH LAUDERDALE. This quaint dining room may not score extra points for appearance or design, but excellent homemade Italian food keeps guests coming back. An extensive dinner menu gives customers plenty of options, from the divine pastas and sauces to skillfully prepared fish and veal dishes. Complement your meal with a glass of wine, and don't pass up a luscious European dessert.

Café Martorano

(Restaurants - Italian)

3343 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale 33308 • 954-561-2554

Description: OAKLAND PARK. For Fort Lauderdale's finest Italian dining, you can't miss Café Martorano, where classic pastas, seafood dishes, and meat entrées are served in hearty portions to an obviously upscale clientele. The dining room is so traditional that it will feel as if you have just stepped into Florence, Italy, and regular patrons aren't afraid to show off the glitz their riches allow them to purchase. Add an impressive wine list and great classic desserts such as tiramisu and spumoni, and you have a satisfying meal that evokes another time and place.

User Rating: 8 / 10

Cafe Vico

(Restaurants - Italian)

1125 N Federal Hwy IHOP Plaza, Fort Lauderdale 33304 • 954-565-9681

Description: WILTON MANORS. The dark wood interior of this restaurant is illuminated by candlelight, offering a romantic dining atmosphere and compensating for the shopping strip location. Outdoor tables are also available, if you wish to dine under the stars. Favorite dishes include the delectable gnocchi and lobster ravioli, and the menu offers crowd-pleasing desserts and coffees.

Casa D'Angelo

(Restaurants - Italian)

1201 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale 33304-1456 • 954-564-1234

Description: WILTON MANORS. This traditional Italian restaurant serves classic dishes served in a formal setting and is a good place for toasting the important moments in life. Pasta, seafood, veal, and beef dishes are complemented by rich sauces, the wine list is extensive and well chosen, the dining room is elegant, and the service is extraordinary. Finish with cappuccino and creamy, bold tiramisu for the perfect celebratory meal. Reservations recommended. Business attire.

Conca D'Oro

(Restaurants - Italian)

1833 Tyler St, Hollywood 33021 • 954-927-6704

Description: HOLLYWOOD. Located on Young Circle, this busy, popular, and mostly Italian restaurant serves large helpings at moderate prices. Sumptuous appetizers and entrées can easily be shared with friends and family. Try a tasty, meat-stuffed hero and a glass of house wine. Be sure to ask if the fresh mussels are in season and specify that they be cooked in a red or white sauce rather than fried, as this is one of the local favorites. Reservations accepted for lounge only.

User Rating: 10 / 10

Josef's Plantation

(Restaurants - Italian)

9763 W Broward Blvd, Plantation 33324 • 954-473-0000

Description: PLANTATION. This delightful neighborhood restaurant offers flavorful eclectic dishes, inspired by the cuisines of Austria and Northern Italy. Menu options include roasted shrimp stuffed with vegetables, parsley and breadcrumbs on orzo; spaetzle with montasio cheese, crisp speck (prosciutto), caramelized onions and fresh sage; and roasted duck in a balsamic reduction. And if the dinner selections excite you, dessert is every bit as fun – try the apple strudel with almond brittle and vanilla bean sauce. Service is helpful, and wine is available by the bottle or the glass. Dinner only.

Noodles Panini

(Restaurants - Italian)

821 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale 33301 • 954-462-1514

Description: LAS OLAS. For casual cafe-style dining, try Las Olas's Noodles Panini. At this eatery, you can order up tasty sandwiches, pasta and salads. Try the ciabatta bread stuffed with prosciutto, arugula, Reggiano and artichoke. Of course, the place is best known for its panini (sandwiches), and there are plenty of tasty ones from which to choose – tuna packed in olive oil and served on multi-grain, spit-roasted beef and the famous "Number 16" (Aunt Marion's special meatballs and Fontina cheese served on fresh filone.) The street-side dining area, adorned by greenery and small twinkling lights, makes for a festively romantic atmosphere. Reservations suggested.

Primavera

(Restaurants - Italian)

830 E Oakland Park Blvd Primavera Plaza, Fort Lauderdale 33334 • 954-564-6363

Description: OAKLAND PARK. For fine Italian dining, don't miss Primavera, where homemade pastas and fresh seafood is served for the most discriminating diner. Focusing on Northern Italian cuisine, options include grilled veal chop with tomato confit, asparagus, and saffron risotto, and grilled rockfish with basmati rice pilaf. The popular house specialty is a stew-like concoction of various seafood, tomato, wine and garlic, served sizzling in a cast iron pan. Enjoy your meal surrounded by elegant decor, flowers, and greenery. Don't leave without trying one of the award-winning desserts, such as the fantastic chocolate mousse-stuffed banana in phyllo. Reservations recommended. NB Lunch times may vary seasonally.

Rino's Tuscan Grille

(Restaurants - Italian)

1105 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale 33301 • 954-766-8700

Description: LAS OLAS. Enjoy a waterfront view from the patio of this delightful Northern Italian bistro. The meal begins with a loaf of garlic bread, and salads such as pears on arugula or the Fantasia (apples, walnuts and gorgonzola) are highly recommended. Pastas are available in both appetizer and dinner portions, and main course specialties include the hearty grilled lambchops and baked whole fish, flavored with garlic, sage and rosemary. A wide selection of wine is available to complement your meal. NB Lunch is served Monday-Saturday.