Cafe Sapori

Overrated expectations, but some good moments I love Italian cuisine for its bold and rich flavors, so I was intrigued by this restaurant. The location is excellent—just across the bridge from Trump’s residence—and the interior is cozy, with two terrace areas (one for events and another for regular dining) and a central hall. However, things started going wrong… I had reserved a table for six, but we arrived with seven adults and one child. Instead of offering us two tables or a larger one, the waiter simply added chairs, squeezing us around a small round table in a walkway. Not exactly the Italian approach to guest comfort. The menu looked promising. The waiter tried to act like a pro, memorizing our order like they do in real Italian restaurants. However, he kept interrupting our conversation to clarify what we had ordered, and unfortunately, he also had a noticeable body odor—this affected the overall experience. As for the food: • Burrata – mediocre, with a bland sauce and tomatoes that were underripe and lacked sweetness. • Fried calamari – well-cooked and delicious. • Margherita pizza – thin crust, lots of cheese, the kids loved it! • Mushroom and truffle risotto – tasted sour, with no trace of truffle aroma. • Meatball pasta – completely flavorless. • Desserts: the ice cream was good, but the crème brûlée had separated—definitely not right. • Lemonades – excellent! Overall, I’d rate this restaurant 3 out of 5. Maybe it was just an unlucky first experience, but I don’t see myself coming back. Wishing them the best—there’s room for improvement! P/s Great coffee, but a small disappointment The coffee was excellent, just as it should be in an Italian restaurant—rich, aromatic, and well-made. However, it was served on a dirty saucer, which was an unfortunate detail that slightly took away from the experience. A small thing, but cleanliness matters.

Great atmosphere, food and service. The pasta was Al Dante and delicious. Definitely worth the money spent!

Great Italian food. It’s a bit pricey but worth the price.

I celebrated my birthday at West palm beach. We had dinner here on this special occasion. I could get truffle tortellini pasta in butter sage sauce- which is my favorite but rare to find on menus at most of Italian restaurants! We had couple of other dishes- they were good too. Had an almost fine dining experience! Dessert was yum! Would definitely recommend 👍

Bon appetite! stumbled across this place last minute. I’m impressed, service was quick without feeling rushed, and the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. Whether you're out for a casual dinner or celebrating something special, this place is a great choice. It’s a must try if you’re in the area!

Fantastic Italian Restaurant in West Palm Beach. We stopped here for an Italian Lunch and this restaurant did not disappoint! The actual establishment is very nice inside with white cloth tables and great decor. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Our Bartender makes a Great Negroni and Old Fashion! The Food was also very Delicious and Authentic! I would Definitely be going back and would highly recommend this Restaurant!!!

Delicious restaurant! Can become somewhat pricey but everything was perfectly done. Food turned out great, the decorations are beautiful, the soap in the bathroom is great. Definitely recommend. Great for lunch and in a good location. Parking might be challenging the busier it gets I’m not sure what they do when it fills up.

Quality. From the meatballs, to the pasta, the veal, the bread, the pizza, the salad, and even the ice cream, everything was an explosion of flavors. Also, great wines selections. Top notch service and atmosphere. 100% recommended.

Great ambiance lots of tables no booths. My husband enjoyed his linguini and clams. The spicy penne was not really spicy - I added shrimp to the pasta.

Came here to celebrate the anniversary of a special occasion we chose to celebrate here last year. My grandparents and mother are Italian and are friendly with some of the people here, though it was just myself and my husband dining this time. We made a reservation with a notation of the special event and were right on time. Valet was unfriendly and in no hurry to come get the car, despite not being busy and having no self park option. Service was impersonal but effective. Food was 5 stars, except for some small bones in my sea bass, but realistically I feel like it's bound to happen and not anyone's fault. The whole evening we watched the few other occupied tables receive attention from staff, personalized service and simply friendly conversation/ acknowledgment. I even noticed your typical palm beach type man with what looked like his rented date seated in a secluded nook, yet my husband and I were placed next to a man who was on a FaceTime call the entire time, despite our celebration. Also didn't appreciate when I asked if the tiramisu had an alcohol in it, he basically brushed me off and told me it's good and I should get it, while never definitively answering my question or even offering to check with the chef. Was bummed that our special occasion was not acknowledged despite having worked with the manager who was there personally to plan it last summer. Ultimately we left feeling like unless you are one of their regulars, they really don't care about your business. It's frustrating, as two professionals who are well dressed and polite, to receive subpar service in comparison to what we observed to be the obnoxious, rude and heavily surgically altered crowd that I guess they prefer serving. The food runners and busboys were friendly though.

Easily my new favorite Italian place in palm beach county. Our experience was fantastic from A to Z. Started with the meatballs and we got the ravioli and gnocchi for the main dish to share. Everything was SO GOOD. A little pricey but you get what you pay for and it's absolutely worth it. Do yourself a favor and treat yo self to some good food.

One of my favorites spots to go. Friendly staff. Great authentic italian food. The bolognese and Caesar salad are my favorite.

We met friends here last month for dinner. I hadn't shown doing a review here, so I assumed we'd never been. But both the guys recognized the building and the interior layout once we were here. And as we dined, it became a bit more familiar to me. However, it was before I was yelping. so that means we visited more than nine years ago (!) and an updated review would have been necessary in any case. The building was lit and decorated even more so for Christmas. There's valet parking which is convenient. It's an upscale ambiance inside. You feel like you're coming to someplace special. There's a very large menu of selections and a lot of daily specials on a separate insert. The only real negative was that the room became a bit loud in volume as it filled up with diners. We started with an appetizer of prosciutto and melon that we shared. The prosciutto was top quality and very tender. The cantaloupe was sweet. It was a delicious combination of flavors. Our friends shared a caprese appetizer. They liked it. Both appetizers were split in the kitchen and appeared to be large portions. For our dinner entree, they had lasagna Bolognese, gnocchi with sausage, and we both ordered the pompano with a lemon butter sauce. The pompano was "melt in your mouth". It's one of my favorite fishes to order and I was a happy camper as I don't see it on a menu often. For dessert, we ordered their walnut apple strudel and four spoons -- to share. The strudel came with hazelnut gelato ice cream, but we substituted vanilla gelato instead. The restaurant is not inexpensive, but the food, the ambiance, and the service are up to the dining experience. I'd come back here again when looking to be pampered.

First class service. Very Italian looking menu in large almost house like atmosphere. Most important it was open on a Monday night. My chicken with figs was just right. A little sweet but just the right quantity and well prepared. A little expensive as you might expect but I think good value. Parking not easy

Food was good but a miscommunication on water left a bad taste in our mouths. We didn't ask for bottled water but that's what we got. When we saw a 9$ charge on the bill we asked what it was for... the water!

We love Cafe Sapori. The staff, the service and Freddie the Director of Vehicle Management are all as great as the food!

Great staff, great food, great vibe! This was my first time patronizing Cafe Sapori and will definitely return!

Made a reservation for this restaurant one night prior to attending a Kravis Center show. Parking was easy as really the only option is valet. We seated promptly and alerted the waiter as soon as he came over that we had a show at the Kravis center and didn't want to be late. He immediately took our appetizer and entrée order. For an appetizer, we ordered the artichoke chips, which were outstanding! The aïoli that it comes with was definitely made in house and had a wonderful flavor. For our main dish, we ordered the cavatelli with pesto and had grilled shrimp added to it. My husband and I shared it and would highly recommend. The pesto was fresh and bright, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The homemade ricotta cavatelli was some of the best I've had. We got the tiramisu for dessert as well as a cup of coffee. The tiramisu was delicious. Not the best I've ever had but very good. The coffee was extremely strong to the point where I couldn't even finish it. Overall, the meal was good and the staff was great at accommodating us getting in and out quickly to make it to our show. I would definitely go back.

We came in tonight and the service was excellent. The menu is extensive and it was difficult to choose. We started with 1/2 portions of Ceasar salad which was ok, not cold and could have used more dressing but I was too hungry to ask. I ordered the parpadelle wth osso bucco. The sauce was nice but the portion size was small for the price. My friends and daughter enjoyed their meals. The tiramisu was great and a nice ending.

Delicious and great service. The ambiance was nice and cozy. Only bad thing was the location being by a main street but they put hedges to cover that up. Food was incredible! Great prices

This place is a hidden gem. They always make great wine recommendations and they always have great service. The pizza and the pasta here is amazing. It's definitely on the pricey side but it's worth it.

Inside staff was amazing. Had a wonderful experience with everyone inside: hostess, bar tender, waitstaff, food runners, etc. However, the valet company was enough to ruin our return. One valet was visibly unwell. When I asked a senior valet to not allow the visibly sick valet to return my vehicle, he became aggressive, combative, and confrontational. Since this is a "valet only" establishment, we will probably not be returning any time soon.

Wonderful service, excellent food, and great wine list. We ordered the caponata, orecchiette, and steak and were impressed with each. The pasta was perfectly al dente with amazing sauce that reminded us of being in Rome! My husband got espresso and described it as, impeccable." This was our first visit, and we will definitely be back!

I have had many wonderful dinners here with my family. I recently hosted a luncheon for 20 people- Mangers Tim and Erik did an outstanding job in accommodating all special requests. Tim went above and beyond taking care of a difficult family member! Bravo Food is outstanding, I especially love their desserts, some of the best I have ever had.

Great starters and pasta. Amazing pesto! Fabulous martinis! Can't wait to come back. Outstanding service.

Sitting at the bar having lunch alone in an empty restaurant at 4 PM. A drunk man comes in goes behind and takes a glass puts it into the ice! When I start asking him across the bar what is he doing?? Then he puts his dirty hand directly in the ice. He throws a piece of ice at me while I am sitting and eating . When I asked the manager Eric, "aren't you going to do anything? He said we like you, but we like him too!" I told him I am never eating there again, he was fine with it. This is how they treat people. I guess Café Sapori caters to drunks! ps. I was on the phone with a person at the state's attorney office who heard the entire conversation!

Birthday Celebration Dinner in A Saturday night. Ambience is great has a formal but not stuffy feel to dining room. Service was great. All Pasta and desserts were home made. Had the beef carpaccio and tuna tartar along with a delicious ravioli pasta to share for appetizers. All were delicious it the pasta stood out by far, it was amazing and I could have had it for meal. We were with a child and they we're very accommodating to her specific tastes. Deserts were excellent mix of home made Italian cookies and another desert which was good. Can't wait to go back next time in town to explore more of the menu.

For how long I have lived minutes from this restaurant, it sure took me a long time to finally eat here. I would definitely call this an upscale place. The drive way is easy to miss so pay attention. The parking lot is tiny, which I am sure they have valet service on busy nights. All the cars in the parking lot match the prices on the menu; Pricey and can't decide which you would prefer. The entryway reminds me of going to Europe and sitting at a café. Or maybe something I just saw in the movies. The inside is pretty large with white table clothes. Since it's during Christmas time, there's a very large tree in the middle of the room on top of a large stand. Our waiter was an older gentlemen who made small talk with us and shared his recommendations on the menu. Which is always appreciative. I can't fully remember everything that was ordered, there was five of us. Fried Calamari- It was good. Nothing out of the ordinary. They did look like round French fries. Came with two sauces. You also have the option to order grilled. Bruschetta- came to the table looking like tomatoes on a bagel. It was good, still nothing out of the ordinary. These two appetizers are my go too. Our waiter recommended this pizza looking thing with prosciutto on it. No sauce. It was pretty good with this different kind of favor bread. My main meal was the tuna tartar. The presentation was on point. I did request truffle oil but not sure he heard me since I didn't taste or smell it. That stuff you should be able to smell across the room. No such luck. My meal was delicious and I left overly full. Not a good feeling to have when having to head back into work. Everyone had a great experience and enjoyed the service and food.

The most tasteless chicken parmigiana EVER!! It was over pounded, over cooked with tasteless breading and tasteless sauce. Looked so good. Returned it and the waiter had no response. The maître d' could care less when I said something. This is the 3rd time here. The first time a few years ago was good. We returned 2 years ago and it was fair to poor, so we decided to give another chance. HORRIBLE!! Will NEVER return. Over priced garbage.

With so many rave reviews I was actually a little disappointed with this place. Tables are pretty close to each other and it's very loud. First bread comes out and it's good, I had the Endivia con Pere e Gorgonzola salad to start (pear salad), it was ok. Had the chicken parmigiana for my main course and that was ok too. The rest of the table also thought the food was ok. My water never got filled half way through the meal. The valet area is a bit of a mess, not the valets fault, people are so inconsiderate! Honestly not sure if I would return.

I've given a positive review here before, but it's been a while. Still great! Service and ambiance are exemplary. JuanCarlos behind the bar is a great ambassador for the restaurant!

The thing I most love about Sapori is the amount and variety of seating available. It looks small from the outside but is deceptively huge inside. The food is good. It's fun for lunch or dinner and they are happy to take special orders, and they do a great job. I wanted the fish piccata and they made it for me and it was among the best I've ever had. I don't eat gluten and I am keto and they can accommodate. Servers are ultra friendly and professional. The clientele is colorful and it's fun to people watch too!

We had dinner there last night, may 18,2024. Reservation was at 6 pm extremely noisy, food came out 10 minutes later, wine list very thin , spinach ravioli dry around edges. David's lasagne was horrible. Dessert menus not very appealing. Breadbasket left alot to be desired. Server amazing no complaints. STAY AWAY not worth it. One star rating from me

2.5/5 I used to like this place a lot more but I think it's been off since COVID. Most of my family found the food mediocre. My father's spaghetti and meatballs were "just okay", my grandmother/grandfather/and mother's seafood risotto was not creamy. I ordered the orecchiette con le rape for the second year in a row and they vegan-ized it, which I did not want or ask for, for the second year in a row. Last time I just took it as it was, but this year I said that they messed up and I want the ricotta that my dish was supposed to come with. Then they handed me what you see in the photo. I said what is this? They said, ricotta. I said, is this vegan? Thinking that might explain why it looks like ~that~. And they said no. I asked everyone I know what that block looks like and they all said halloumi. And it was nasty when I tasted it. I can't believe a waiter looked me dead in the eye and said that was ricotta and when I said no it wasn't he had the audacity to tell me I was wrong. Whatever happened to the customer is always right? And they also refused to replace my dish, which

We celebrated my wife's 77th Birthday with friends this was our FIRST TIME there. Although having passed the building many times, I never realized it was a restaurant, I only found it with a Yelp search. Overal it was an enjoyable evening. Parking attendants were very helpful. Quick seating and the ease with which I was able to bring my wife's wheelchair from auto to the table was appreciated, even though the tables are close together. My food food review is mixed: The appetizer Veal Meatballs were excellent! We wanted more. However, the Calamari was not, as firstly served overly salted, but replaced with no salting at all! And tHe salad's were uninteresting. My wife's Veal Parmigiana, and our friend's Chicken Parmigiana, were both large and excellent. However both my friend's and my Veal Osso Bucco with Risotto were not. The Risotto was well seasoned but lacked the fluidity of a truly Italian preparation, it was more like plain rice. The Veal was an adequate cut, but was under braised, dry and under sauced. In celebration a large piece of Tiramisu was served for the table that we all enjoyed. All in all it was a very enjoyable evening and we will be back!

Last night for dinner we tried for the first time Café Sapori for my wife's birthday. It's a wonderful place for a tête à tête romantic dinner, we liked the ambiance. We were welcomed by Daniele the Maître d'hôtel who showed us our table and immediately our server Paolo came to our table to introduce himself and take our order for drinks. We ordered as an appetizer a Margherita pizza and for our entrees my wife had the Osso Bucco papardelle and I had the Paella Valencienne. For dessert, my wife had the cannoli and I had the Tiramisu. The food was very good and cooked to perfection. The desserts were amazing! The service was exceptional, more than a few times Daniele and his staff came to our table to ask us if everything was to our liking. The bus boys did a fantastic job! Sapori is a well oiled machine! We will go back for sure!

Our waiter was a Mostel as in Zero. My wife ask for a cocktail list and he tells her we have a bar what do you want. We want to see what specialty cocktail you have. We don't have any he says go to the bar. Ok? We ordered bucatini with fresh truffle sauce. Seal Team 6 couldn't find a hint of truffle in it if they tried for a week. The steak our wives ordered were something you normally see in a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich. Our Brazino and Salmon were excellent. Then we wanted to order desert so we get desert menus and what is the first thing we see. A page of specialty cocktails!! So when the waiter asked me what I wanted I said I wanted a cocktail that you said you didn't have. Then he tried to tell me they were desert cocktails. An espresso martini is not a desert cocktail. A Sazerac old fashion is not a desert drink. There won't be a repeat performance for us here.

Great experience. Service was superb and wonderful meals. Got a little packed and loud after 8pm

Had a lovely New Years' celebration here; the atmosphere was lively but sophisticated. To start, we enjoyed a bottle of Wente Cabernet Sauvignon along with multiple baskets of their delicious bread. We all shared the veal meatballs and buffalo mozzarella -- both solid appetizers choices. For entrees, I had the swordfish from the specials (divine), while my boyfriend and his mom had the gnocchi sapori and risotto. Everything was delicious, the service was outstanding, and the restaurant itself was beautiful. I definitely recommend this place for any occasion!

Food was yummy but my review is based on the valet. I was chased down at the end of my meal by the valet for a tip. He knocked on my window and demanded money. It was so uncomfortable and unprofessional. I always tip but this time I simply didn't have any cash and only valeted because there was no other parking. Terrible experience

This place was recommended to us through a colleague. We went in for lunch and was surprised to see table cloths, it is high end and upscale with relaxing background music. There were only a couple of other tables there. The food was excellent and service good. It pains me to only give 3 stars because the food and ambiance deserve 5! Reason for only 3 stars is there was a table of 4-5, with 2 kids around 5 and 8, they were playing a Nintendo Switch with the volume so loud it was obnoxious and inconsiderate! When I'm paying $150+ for lunch, why should I have to listen to this, I could go to Dennys for that, management did nothing which was very surprising! I would not go back for this reason alone. Management should absolutely have addressed this with the parents as the parents clearly had no considerations for the other patrons.

ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE! WE WILL NEVER BE BACK! FROM MY SISTER On Friday evening I visited Cafe Sapori for a celebratory dinner with my mother for her 87th birthday. My husband and I flew in from Chicago especially for this significant birthday. At her suggestion I made a 6PM reservation. We arrived promptly and were seated immediately. At first all was fine as the waiter took our order for cocktails. We then ordered four appetizers. After that it was all downhill. The waiter was annoyed as we asked how a fish entree was prepared. It was apparent he wanted us to order quickly. I politely asked him to please not rush us. His response was that he wanted to turn over the table since it was a busy nite. To say that I was shocked that a restaurant at this level and prices would respond in this manner. It was an important evening for us and sharing a lovely evening was critical. At that point we were only there for 20 minutes!! I was so upset by this that I asked for the check and the waiter never asked if there was a problem . I paid the bill and we proceeded to leave. I spotted the manager and calmly stated the issue as to why we were leaving. It was only 6:30! He could have cared less. I did not ask or want anything from him except an apology for ruining our evening and a very important celebration. He never said a word and even laughed with some people standing nearby I did not think the situation called for that response. We were not eating at a fast food restaurant. I would think an hour to an hour and a half for fine dining is appropriate and not to feel like we were being pushed out the door. My mother lives in a large high end community and runs the social club for over 7000 residents, and you can be sure this terrible experience will most definitely be circulated among her peers. I have never left a review before but this situation demanded a response. We will make sure no one she knows will ever dine there again. Perhaps they dont care since the restaurant is very busy but they should!! ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE! WE WILL NEVER BE BACK!

I moved away from home some time ago but stepping into this place....it's slice of NYC in Florida, from the valet to the waiters to the customers. And the food? Phenomenal. Listen to the waiters, they will not steer you wrong. Every bite was delicious. It's not a wonder why this place gets packed! If you are homesick, GO!

I always wanted to try this place. So my husband and I finally went for Valentine's . Their reservation process online was super easy First impressions, very loud and crowded, expected something different based on the name, prices and vibe they're advertising. We thought it would be more "romantic " more like a dining hall to me. Overall, the service was good, but seemed like food was too quick, like not made fresh and felt rushed. We ordered a bottle of wine, the server took it with him to put on ice... we prefer the ice bucket at our table. The food was okay, but nothing special and too much sauce on their tagliatelle bolognese... I would not go back, it was not the experience that I was looking for. Olive Garden has a better atmosphere.

Amazing food, atmosphere, classy and delectable creations Had salmon, calamari and tiramisu

What can I say..still our go-to Italian restaurant. Valet parking off of Southern. Chris always takes care of us. Specials often. Always leave with a cookie tray. Holding back a 5 only because would like more innovation.

It is hard to describe how rushed we were. the staff wanted us to order literally within three minutes of sitting down. The food was tired. We will absolutely not be returning.

The service was amazing and the food was great. The gnocchi and sea bass tasted good. The crème boule topped my night.

Excellent service. Nice little local restaurant with outstanding food. The break meatballs were the big attraction for me but everything was amazing. My buddy said that the panini was the best Panini he has ever eaten.

Any restaurant that welcomed s my sweet baby automatic five . Still, I just had the fried zucchini and fried artichoke hearts. We ate them too fast. I couldn't take a picture! I already know I am coming back here and my entree has not been delivered yet! Wine list very good! This place is definitely worth a try!! Don't waste a bite o the bread the menu items are much better!

First time at the restaurant and had a great experience. Paulo our waiter was a pro, led us to the right dishes but I'm sure everything is good. Zucchini carpaccio was unique, excellent crab cake balls with seaweed salad and gauc! Bronzino and mixed veggies perfect. Cookie tasted like Italy to me.

Great Italian restaurant with lasagna to die for. The service was phenomenal and the ambiance of the restaurant brought relaxation and thought.

The food was amazing but the service was slow. Granted it was Mother's Day but the place wasn't packed. The food was incredible. Loads of vegan and gluten free options so my fiancée got to splurge and enjoy herself.

This was my first time here and I can't wait to go back. It's possibly my favorite Italian restaurant in West Palm. Very authentic. Excellent service. Food and drinks are delicious! Parking isn't very convenient. They have valet or a parking lot across the street. I had the gnocchi and limoncello martini - so good that I almost wouldn't want to order anything else on the menu so that I don't miss out on these items - however, I am looking forward to exploring more of their menu

We went for Valentine's Day and had such a good experience. The food was great, huge portions, and very reasonably priced. We sat outside which was very nice it was a great atmosphere. Service was great very attentive and they handed out roses as you were leaving which was a very nice touch! Overall a great experience, we will be back!

I have to say that this review may be skewed due to New Years. We went last night for a nice closing dinner for this lousy 2020 and it ended just like 2020, blah! Service was lacking, waiters were overwhelmed and I had to end up serving my wine twice. For a 30-40 a plate it's unacceptable. Now food, lots of folks have said bland and indeed it is. It's authentic and yet mellowed out. Wife ordered Bruschetta and it was lacking in flavor let alone salt! I ordered grilled octopus and again, bland. Was boiled and had not spent enough time in the grill to pick up the char, blah. The Risotto was good, had a bit more flavor and yet still muddled. All in all I might try again but just an appetizer to see if flavors have changed. Disappointing...

Certainly the cleanest/most options for cleaner dishes but also I feel the best Italian in the area by a mile as well