We live in California and have been coming down to Fort Myers Beach every summer for the past 9 years. We found this gem a few years back and when we are down we eat here at least twice a week. We have never been disappointed with the food and hospitality. It’s our favorite. It’s a pleasure we have gotten to know Scott the owner and of course his dog Charlie. Scott, we will be down in June, so have plenty of lasagna.
Go say in my opinion don’t come here in season. Loverly neighborhood eatery with good intentions but didn’t meet the basics you’d expect. - waiter/waitress staff to few meaning wait, wait, wait for everything. - food from appetizers to entrees were bland; not tasteless but there’s a fine line here. - for me I came to converse over a pleasant meal. Well, they have music playing and in their small room the music was overwhelming. Disappointed yes, you want to support local business but not the way they treat patrons.
Last night. Waited for apps long time. One never came. Was not impressed. Main course was awful. Mussels in sauce was not tasteful. Eggplant parm was not the usual parm and over spaghetti. Penne vodka was so overcooked with regular red sauce you could not pick up with a fork. Chicken Breast addition was cubed pieces like you purchase premade. Italian does not even come to mind with this place. So disappointed and embarrassed that we took our guests here. First and last time here.
We ate there last night and the food was absolutely terrible. My shrimp was hard, my husband’s spaghetti wasn’t cooked through, my friend’s food was cold. They had ONE waitress who was wonderful but so flustered and overwhelmed. My advise…..don’t even think about eating there.
My wife and I had dinner here last night based on the reviews. We had hoped to get good Italian food. The food was not good. My wife ordered a pizza which was terrible. The crust tasted like a frozen pizza and the sauce must have just been tomato paste. The chicken parm was not worth the price. The pasta tasted like it had been sitting in hot water for the day. The chicken with melted parm was flavorless. The Cesar salad for $4 was just some lettuce with Cesar dressing and croutons. Not good. If you want Italian food go to Carabis.
My wife and I and our four kids stopped in for lunch and everything from the service to the food was excellent. Our waitress was thought and accommodating and was prompt with our order. The chicken parm dinner was excellent as was the eggplant parm dinner my wife ordered. The pizza was top notch and I'm picky about pizza. We also ordered the lunch fettuccine Alfredo and it too was very good and came with a salad. It was a wonderful experience and it tasted and felt like being in Little Italy, NY. We look forward to stopping back when we are out that way again.
Go somewhere else! Waited along time for cold salty food, when I pointed that out they remade it. 2nd try was hot and salty. Not worth the money and the food is bland and overly salted.
What a hidden gem!!! Absolutely great food and fresh. Attention by staff is a plus.
We have eaten at this little gem many times. The owner is always there. He’s the nicest gentleman. Food is always great. And don’t forget to say hi to Charlie the dog. Support local small business. This will be your go to Italian spot. I own a restaurant and know what it means to have you alls support. Visit and enjoy this great place.
We had spaghetti and meatballs and baked pita. The meatballs were wonderful and the baked pita was delicious. We had good - friendly service for the first part of our visit. Then our server disappeared. We waited at least 15 minutes after we were done eating for her to return with the bill. There was another server working who was obnoxious and contributed to an unpleasant visit. She would talk to her customers loudly and complained and swore loud enough for most of the tables in this place to hear. Very unprofessional. To top it all off - we received the wrong leftovers. ?