Italian Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale offering Authentic Italian Cuisine since 1993. This is the greatest little hidden gem right in my home town. I recommend everyone to come in!!
Enjoy fresh cooked to order pasta, risotto, fish, meat and seafood. Serving the best italian food including Penne alla Vodka, Tuna Steak, pasta Carbonara, Yellowtail Snapper, Veal Marsala, Lamb, Ossobuco …Only using Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Traditional pastas & other Italian entrees plus beer & wine served in a relaxed setting. Based on 250 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
3471 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Phone: (954) 681-3716
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Hours
| Saturday | 4:45–11:45 PM |
| Sunday | 4:45–11:15 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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4:45–11:15 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 4:45–11:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:45–11:15 PM |
| Thursday | 4:45–11:15 PM |
| Friday | 4:45–11:45 PM |
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Reviews
Myriam P
Overpriced, bland food and very slow service. We should have trusted our instincts and leave (the restaurant was almost empty) but the waitress told us everything is fresh here, made from scratch… Well, this was not a pleasant experience; the pasta were lacking flavors (spaghetti carbonara and spaghetti with lamb meat balls), the presentation was mediocre and we had to wait a long time for everything. We were not happy that an automatic gratuity was added to our bill for such poor service . We do not recommend this restaurant at all, unfortunately.
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Sean Clarke
Can never say a bad thing about this place. Been coming here for years now and each visit gets better and better. Anytime we come for dinner the owner always greets us as if we are family. Always a joy to see the owner and his wife. Staff was very good. Always attentive and helpful. Food ALWAYS on point. You want good authentic food. I’m not kidding come here. Coming to cafe italia is like coming to grandmas house. You know the food will always be fresh , and you’ll always feel loved.
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THOMAS HIGGINS
I ordered the lasagna. I think it was frozen and reheated because part of it was just one clump of doe. We got there way before 6:00 and nothing was said about the 25 percent discount
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Jangchuna Kate
Italian is not my first choice, but whenever I want Italian foods I would come here. This 23 years old restaurant is highly recommended. Real mom&pop place. The owner, Francesco, has such a warm heart. He made us feel like eating at our grandparents house. He and his wife kept feeding us wonderful and tasty foods. The price is reasonable.
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Laurieann Ducharme
Found it online. Read the reviews and fell in love with the quaint little place. Everyone was friendly. I love it when the owners speak with their customers. The chicken marsala was amazing! (Actually the whole dinner was from start to finish). Thanks for making my birthday a great one!
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Patricia DeAngelis
Incredible food! I’m gluten free and Valerie makes a phenomenal mushroom risotto. They are consistently good. It’s old world and friendly. We come back every time we’re in town!
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Addy Berrios
So happy I found this little gem. Best authentic Italian food. I ordered online for pick up. Apparently they were having issues with their phones so they didn’t receive my order. Chef came out the back and explained situation. I was seated while they made my food as I waited with complimentary wine and bread.
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Chloe-Lynn Gallagher
The food was amazing! I chose this place for my birthday and I was not disappointed. The owners were very nice and welcoming, and the staff was as well. Will definitely come back here in the future!
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Jerry Ziertman
Fantastic family-owned small restaurant. Pasta dishes are outstanding. Also try the veal dishes. This place serves wine and beer.
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Vivienne Monty
Very nice local Italian eatery. We went back because we had liked the food so much a few years ago but were disappointed. The quality was good but the food was only average.
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