Caffe Europa

Amazing prompt service, attentive and polite staff. We were a large party and they assigned two waitstaff to attend to us, both the waiter and waitress were very polite. The atmosphere is very international, with two TVs for between-dinner entertainment and many beautiful art prints lining the walls. Bathroom is clean and comfortable. Salad is delicious, pasta is lovely, the cappuccino martini is delicious and the dessert is wonderful.

My 1st visit. Our server was amazing. Very attentive and knowledgeable. The food was fresh and flavorful. Also one of the best Limoncello Martinis I've ever had!

On a chilly evening in South Florida, I found myself strolling down Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, craving a meal that was both simple and refined. That’s when the enticing aroma of Caffe Europa caught my attention, drawing me in with its warmth and charm. From the moment I stepped inside, I was met with excellent service and a lively atmosphere. We also met the owner, Lisa, which was very welcoming. We began with an appetizer of prosciutto and burrata—fresh, creamy, and beautifully complemented by a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It was the perfect way to start the evening. For my main course, I chose exactly what I had been craving—something effortlessly elegant. The capellini pomodoro was exceptional, with tomatoes so soft and sweet that every bite was a delight. To finish on a high note, I indulged in the homemade ricotta cheesecake. It was impossibly smooth, melting in my mouth with a delicate richness that was simply perfect. Caffe Europa delivered a dining experience that struck the perfect balance between comfort and sophistication, making for an unforgettable evening.

Weird vibes I got in a Restaurant. First we didn’t feel welcomed at all. We order a macchiato and until our food came out the waiter didn’t even remember and we asked about it he doesn’t even seem to care about it nor apologize. The food is good but we decided to just eat one thing and at least glad that it’s pretty good. But because of the service that I felt, we decided to not order other things and go. I know we do not dress that formal but we are paying to eat here! Note: we saw him serve other people fast and seem genuine.

The food here is another level! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! The service was truly helpful in advising which dishes to try. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing. Overall, really enjoyed the dinner, highly recommend!

Grate italian food grate service the food was quick and delicious the waiters where so helpfull even packed are food when done. Then gave us tips on other good locations near by.

We've been regulars for many years now. The food is consistently delicious both day and night as are the coffee's and many classic desserts. This is authentic Italian food and culture- its not a assembly line chain restaurant or ltoo oud and touristy. They play Italian contemporary music. It's a local favorite and the staff are great and always remember us. The location is fantastic and eating on the terrace is always great!

Food was incredible, drinks were great, and our waiter was awesome. We had the stuffed peppers, pork chops, and spicy shrimp/scallop linguine, which were all chef specials. Definitely will be back when we vacation in Fort Lauderdale again.

My first visit to Cafe Europa. Four of us had dinner on a Monday and I was impressed at the crowd. By 7pm almost every table inside was taken and the bar was full. Europa has a dedicated and faithful following. I ordered the Carpricciosa pizza ( ham, artichoke hearts, green olives, mushrooms, plum tomato sauce and mozzarella). The crust was extra thin and crispy. The pizza was hot and scrumptious. The green olives add a nice salty flavor to the pie. It had the perfect amount of tomato sauce. 10/10. My partner ordered the Las Olas pizza. He loved his as well. Our guests each ordered pasta. One had penne alla vodka and the other had a tortellini special. It was a grand slam - everybody loved their dish. This place does Italian food right! I plan to return for lunch and try a pasta and give a further review. The bar looks like they make a mean dry martini. I shall return soon!

There's something about the spicy rigatoni at Caffe Europa that's special. I'm not sure what it is... Yeah, it's delicious with the right amount of spicy. The rigatoni is somehow always the proper al dente. Absolutely the staff always has great wine recommendations (no matter what you order -- but you should try the spicy rigatoni). And the dining room and bar is always bustling without being hectic.

Very solid spot didn't try much but the appetizer and a dessert, but was very happy with my selection.

We love Caffe Europa as this is a very special place. We have been coming here since they opened in the 1990's. Years ago, we come for a cappuccino and espresso and pastries and sit in the patio on a nice afternoon. Then we started to dine here for dinner when we moved closer to Las Olas. It has become one of our favorite Italian restaurants in the area! The atmosphere is cozy yet lively. Located in the heart of Las Olas Boulevard where you can park behind the restaurant unless you get lucky with spot out front. I love the bread they place on the table immediately after you're seated. Freshly made and some small squares with sauce = delicious! Some of our favorite dishes are the calamari, rapini and sausage, caprese, rigatoni bolognese, lasagna bolognese, spaghetti vongole, chicken and veal Milanese, tortellini panna, eggplant parmigiana, pasta alla vodka! Desserts are homemade and incredible. I have learned to view the pastry dessert display window to help in my decision. My favorite is the blueberry tarts! Highly recommend and promise you will be satisfied and want to return again! Mangia!

During our Las Olas Pub Crawl we needed a pick me up and walked in and sat at the bar met with the fabulous barista Rafael. We ordered an Italian Expresso for $4.00 which was presented well with a side almond biscuit on a tiny spoon and it was perfect. Great strong Italian atmospere with a beautiful liquor and cafe bar. The pizza ovens were working in overtime for sure. Big Big menu. The bathroom is clean too.

Great local business. Lasagna was great, server was even better an atmosphere was wonderful. Definitely worth a visit.

Truly an amazing experience, the service was a 10/10, the staff was sooo attentive and kind! When we sat down they bright over some cheese bread that was like cut up pizza and it was SOOOOOOOOO good, we asked for more and they brought more over no problem! We started w a Caesar salad which was such a great Caesar, very solid! I ordered the whole wheat penne Europa, it was simple but sooo good! And a very yummy whole wheat pasta! My friend had the clams oreganato and she said they were delish, she would rate it a 7.5/10. My other friends got the spaghetti vongole, and they loved it!!! They rated it a 9/10, I cannot wait to come back here!!

I ordered wholesome pasta and chicken and broccoli. The food lacked taste, and the sauce was so watery and not properly prepared. I added salt, and black pepper still didn't taste anything. The pasta didn't taste like a good quality pasta.

We are frequent guests to this Fantastic restaurant located on las Olas blvd We frequent this restaurant frequently and have not had a mediocre meal The bread served is excellent with a healthy pour of olive oil The Neal's are served steaming hot Can't say enough great things about You won't regret it

Love our time at bar with Danny & Sylvie. Amazingly attentive. Help us get out seats at bar. The whole menu is amazing- tonight Penne Vodka, Veal, Salad and wine

My husband and I visited Caffe Europa on a Saturday night around 8 PM. While there was no wait, we were seated at the last available table as the restaurant was packed. The atmosphere reminded me of being in Italy, which brought back great memories. We started with their complimentary bread, served with olive oil and vinegar, which was delicious. We shared a Caesar salad, and it was fresh and flavorful. My husband ordered a shrimp pasta dish, which he said tasted amazing. I opted for the Bianca pizza, and it was absolutely excellent. Having tried pizza at Louie Bossi's Ristorante Bar Pizzeria, I can confidently say Caffe Europa's pizza is far superior - less greasy, bigger, and much more flavorful. The service was fast, and our waiter was very friendly and attentive. Overall, this is easily one of my favorite restaurants on Las Olas now, and I highly recommend it!

This was our first time here. Someone recommended it to us so we figured we'd try it out. Conveniently located on E Las Olas Blvd. Service was quick. The atmosphere was definitely that of an Italian restaurant and all of the servers that I heard seemed to have an Italian accent. There was a lot to choose from on the menu. My husband had lasagna, my daughter had spaghetti and meatballs, and I had gnocchi. We also had grilled octopus as an appetizer with chocolate mousse and a coconut cake for dessert. Overall it was a nice dining experience at a reasonable price.

First, we only had dessert and a drink. Ok, the service was EXCELLENT. Everyone that we met was super nice, especially our server. (Wish I got her name, she was tall and slim with a braid and had an accent) The espresso martini was one of the best I've ever had. Super strong. My husband LOVED the baba rum. I had the chocolate suicide. It was ok to me, but I think it's a me thing. I like a cake that has more of an icing texture in the middle, and this was more of a pudding kind of texture. So judging solely on dessert and drinks, this place was great.

This casual Italian restaurant located on Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale offers both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside on the sidewalk patio. I had the lunch special Mahi Francese $28 with the orzo instead of pasta. The preparation was nice but the fish didn't taste like Mahi. They do not accept separate checks.

Greta place to eat. I had the chicken francese.It was really good. Great service. #realgirlnextdoor

Café Europa is located on Las Olas in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. It is your classic Italian restaurant with an old-school feel. You might be able to find parking on the street, however the easiest is to use one of the mini parking lots and walk to the restaurant. It's not a very far walk and you will have to pay for parking. They also have seating inside and outside, which, on a really nice Florida day would be really nice to sit outside. We have been here a few times, and the food is always very good. We recently went for my dad's birthday for lunch. We like to go at lunchtime as the prices are usually better and it is not as crowded. Again, on those beautiful Florida days, it's actually very nice to walk around Las Olas before or after your lunch. We were not greeted immediately, and the hostess was not overly friendly, but our server made up for it. He was very polite, and made sure to check on us throughout our meal. They start your meal by bringing some crispy Italian bread along with oil and balsamic. I preferred to combine the two on a plate and dip the bread but the bread was very hard to bite into, it was very crispy. My family drizzled both on the bread, which in hindsight was probably the better option. I also shared a side salad with my sister, which had some Romain lettuce, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and topped with slices of prosciutto. It also had mozzarella balls. It was a good salad, not my personal favorite as I don't really care for red peppers and I felt that the red peppers were overpowering the salad and it's all that I tasted. They offer lunch specials, which is what my mom and my husband both ordered from. My husband ordered a grilled chicken Cobb salad, which actually looked delicious. It had fresh grilled chicken breast on top of a huge bowl of lettuce, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon. It even had big chunks of avocado. He absolutely loved it. He wanted something fresher and this was the perfect dish for him. My mom always orders the same lunch as it's one of her favorites, which is grilled salmon served with an orzo rice pilaf. She had a very large piece of salmon and it was covered in a lemon butter sauce. It was actually really good and if I didn't want pasta, it would have been a really great option. My sister, my dad and I all went for pasta dishes. I went for a classic Bolognese, which came with a rigatoni style noodle. It was good however, the pasta was very al dente, almost to the point of crunchy. My dad ordered a rigatoni and meatball, which the waiter told him they make it in a unique way. They actually fry one side of the noodle after it cooks, so the noodles would be very crunchy. I thought it was really nice of him to let my dad know ahead of time, however, I think my noodles got made the same way as his noodles. The flavor of both pastas were very good, I would've just preferred a little more cook on my noodles. My sister chose penna vodka which is something she orders a lot here. It was very good and very tasty. We decided to skip dessert since we had birthday cake at home however, we have had dessert here in the past. They have really good cakes, pies, and cannolis. We have also had espresso after our meal, which is also very good. All in all I think this is a really great restaurant. It's one my parents frequent a lot and when my husband and I visit it's usually at the top when we are craving Italian. Sit outside on a beautiful Florida day. Enjoy your meal, sip on a cocktail or a glass of wine, and just people watch everyone walking up and down Las Olas. it really makes for a fantastic experience.

Cafe Europa on Las Olas blvd has to be one of, if not the one best Italian restaurant in S florida, from pizza to full on dinners,full bar, day or night there great!!! but what I want to comment on today is the incredible bar and more, the bartenders who work it, specifically the 2 woman who usually work on Sundays which is my only day off and wouldn't think of going any where else!! If your lucky enough to get a highly sort after seat at this bar prepare to over stay your parking meter because once there you wont want to leave!!!!! Forgive the spelling, these 2 super stars Sylvija and May are the complete package, excellent mixologists,, funny, attentive, and of course beautiful,, you will want for nothing, if you planned on staying 1 hour you'll stay for 3 and consider yourself lucky,,when you do leave you will be trying to figure out how fast you can get back,,good luck!!!

Café Europa is located on Las Olas in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. My family and I dined here on a recent trip south. When entering the restaurant it has an old school Italian vibe. You can the kitchen is large and open. They offer seating inside at a proper table, at the bar and outside. We made our way to the host and were not greeted. The host & hostess were not friendly at all. Once seated our server literally made up for our bad experience immediately. He was very polite, engaging, informative about the menu, answered any questions we had. At the start of the meal every table receives some crispy Italian bread along with oil and balsamic. All of us love this part of the meal. My wife and sister-in-law also decided to split the Italiana (Romaine, Fresh Mozzarella, olives, prosciutto, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, with balamic vinaigrette) My sister-in-law totally enjoyed this salad. Everything on the salad was totally fresh. My wife said its not her personal favorite as she doesn't really care for red peppers. She felt that the red peppers were overpowering. By the time our server circled back all of us were ready to order. They offer lunch specials, which I ordered from, and mother in law. I got a grilled chicken Cobb salad (grilled chicken breast on top of a huge bowl of lettuce, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, avocado and bacon. I got a balsamic vinaigrette) This was a delicious salad. The dressing was house made, everything was crisp and fresh. The chicken was well seasoned and moist. My mother in law always orders the same lunch as it's one of her favorites, which is grilled salmon served with an orzo rice. She had a very large piece of salmon and it was covered in a lemon butter sauce. My wife and sister and father inlaw all went for pasta dishes. My wife went for the Rigatoni Bolognese, the meat sauce is homemade. She the sauce was delicious, however the pasta was a little crunchy. My father in law ordered the Rigatoni Fritti(Pan-fried rigatoni, plum tomato sauce, meatballs) The server told him ahead of time that they fry one side of the noodle, after it cooks, so the noodles would be very crunchy. My father in-law seemed to enjoy the dish. My sister-in-law chose Penne alla Vodka(Prosciutto, vodka, plum tomato sauce, cream ) She said it was delicious and one of her favorite meals here. All in all this was a good experience, despite how things started. We will come back here for sure

Caffe Europa, a restaurant with the best pasta in Fort Lauderdale, but the last two times I went with my family I didn't enjoy it, because there is a bartender who speaks very loudly as if she were in a flea market, it seems like she is selling chickens, she told to the costumers Are you crazy!!!! And laughing,it is unfortunate that customers have to listen to her stories, please manager o owner tell her not to shout when she speaks. Oh , she from Macedonia, i don't remember the name , thank you

I've walked past Caffe Europa dozens of times on Las Olas. Our friends said it's their favorite Italian spot so we all dined here together. Wow the lasagna was incredible!!!! So luscious, cheesy, and flavorful. Loved the bolognese The pizzas were amazing too! Great spot for locals and tourists alike. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. We sat outside and enjoyed the warm weather.

All was excellent. The food was well presented, substantial and delicious. The atmosphere was active but not too loud. The service was prompt and courteous. We met the owners and saw how active and involved they were and it really shows in the experience. Definitely will be back.

Delicious food. Super fresh. We had the special fontina chicken and it was phenomenal!

Such nice spot to people watch while having some tasty fresh food! I had an Aperol spritz, which was so refreshing. And the Branzino with roasted veggies ... to die for! Servers were so friendly, bartenders had such good vibes! This was my first time dinning alone and I was such a perfect spot to do it solo!

Today we found a pure gem in Fort Lauderdale. This place is just simply amazing. The food was to die for, everything was pure perfection. We started with the melon and prosciutto-perfect combo of sweet and savory. The calamari Europa had a bit of a kick to it, so if you don't like spice stay away, however if you don't mind a little kick then go for it- we loved it I had the penne ala vodka and the sauce was nice and thick and flavorful. My girlfriend had the rigatoni and she wouldn't stop talking about it, it was gone before I even had a chance to taste it lol. My husband had the chicken and mushroom sauce, I actually got a chance to try his and let's just say I wasn't disappointed. The service was impeccable from start to finish. The ambiance is pleasant and soothing. Go check them out if you're in the mood for some great Italian

Get the las olas pizza. Add extra cheese and order well done! You can thank me later Lol

Promptly seated at about 630 on a Tuesday. Nice outside patio seat. Place filled up shortly after. Ordered a few drinks. All were made properly. We ordered a pasta with meatballs which my daughter liked. A spicy rigatoni and a ravioli special. Both done right. We split a dessert as well. Everything came out prompt. Didn't feel rushed but also didn't sit around. Great for us from the northeast who are use to moving quick. Overall a good place to eat.

We had an amazing dinner here. Our waiter was fantastic and very attentive. Even the rest of the staff that delivered our food/bread/refills were very efficient and responsive. We received extra sauce we requested seconds after asking. The food was delicious and we appreciated the al dente pasta and warm bread. The desert, limoncello cake and ricotta cheesecake, delicious! We had a fantastic dinner. The price was very fair for the location, ambiance and service. Would have been 5 stars if not for hostess encounter. Asked for a table of five to one hostess and she did not knowledge us but spoke to another hostess and told her to take care of us. That was rude.

Service was very good. Value not good even for las Olas. Ceasar salad was one of the most plain boring ceasars I have ever had. Bolognese was just ok. Much better options within walking distance but I applaud their ability to stay in business all these years while others failed around them.

Love this place. Love sitting at the bar. They serve these fabulous little pizza bites as a complimentary appetizer. The staff is great and so is food and service. It's consistent. Great soups and desserts too.,

This place! What a gem. We originally went to an Italian place a couple doors down that was so loud and understaffed that we left. We stumbled upon this place (we're from out of town) We were greeted so kindly, the food was incredible, the staff and service was impeccable. The place was filled with what you can tell were many locals. The atmosphere was like a big family. The price was great and they even were able to accommodate my gluten allergy with gluten free pasta! Big portions on the pasta, fresh ingredients, they had it all. Will absolutely be back next time we are in town.

I was waffling between 3 and 4 stars for Caffe Europa but ultimately went with 3. While the food here was fine, I didn't find it outstanding. Combine that with the mediocre service and the many other options in the area, and I doubt I'd return. A friend and I decided on this restaurant for a late lunch after stopping in at Louie Bossi's up the street and finding it intolerably loud with a 40 minute wait. The host at Caffe Europa seemed irritated to have to seat us, and certainly didn't leave a good impression. He took a full 5 minutes to acknowledge us, and once he did he barely spoke to us before leading us to a table that still had someone else's check on it. Thankfully our waitress was much friendlier, but overall I found the service slow for a restaurant that wasn't even half full between lunch and dinner service. We chose to split a margherita pizza with added mushrooms and proscuitto. It was around a 10" pie with a thin Neapolitan-style crust, and overall, was a decent amount of food for a light lunch for 2 people. Flavor-wise, it was fine. The crust wasn't soggy, there was a decent amount of prosciutto, and the basil seemed fresh. However, was it a GREAT pizza? No, especially not for around $30 total. With so many options to choose from on Las Olas, you can find better than Caffe Europa.

Turrible just turrible. We wouldn't get served at 8pm on a Monday because we only wanted coffee and dessert. I also heard their cakes were not very moist!

The wait staff, the ambiance, the food, most everything was great, but the price for my meal ($24 Bucatini), which had no meat, was the same as my wife's plate ($24 chicken parmigiana) which was huge. I was still hungry after I left I only ordered the Bucatini because of a great Yelp review for it. I should have read a few more reviews and looked at more awesome pictures...I would have ordered most anything' else. It all tasted great. PS - The basket of bread wasn't up to par with most places. It was cut up and crunchy, I like it fresh and warm and in a small loaf.

We messed up reservations for another place in the area and "settled" on going here. Now, we go here first. Everything is fantastic but the thing that gets me in the door every time is the broccoli rabe. That alone is worth the trip.

My family of 5 stopped in for dessert and coffee around 8pm on Monday night. We were seated at a table for 4 but managed to squeeze in just fine. Behind us the servers were arguing about 5 people seating at a table for four. The waiter approached and asked if we were comfortable. We said we were fine and comfortable. We informed him we were stopping in for dessert and coffee. Our server stormed away from us in a tizzy.. The second server approached, ripped our menus off the table and out of our hands and told us to leave. They refused to serve us just dessert and coffee. I've been going here on and off the past 30 years for dinner and sometimes just dessert and coffee Never have I been treated so poorly. What a bad awful experience and such bad service.

My favorite, Micheal, Sylvia, and matte are amazing! Wow, if you are looking for authentic Italian food, look no further! Love the atmosphere, service and the people! Food will not disappoint!

Delicious Italian food, great service and nice ambiance. Really great Experince dining at cafe Europa this weekend. Great quality place!

AMAZING food! Service is also amazing, everyone is so welcoming and sweet! Authentic Italian food that is to die for. Highly recommend for a cozy date night or bring the whole family for an awesome meal and view of Las Olas.

We sat outside on a beautiful night. Our waiter came over right away. My friend and I were having a light meal before a show so I had a bowl of the pasta fagioli soup. The soup was delicious, however part of it was hot and part of it was cold. My friend had a basic salad which looked good I just thought it was overpriced for what it was.

Fabulous pizza, great service, outside patio. Definitely worth the visit.polite servers rocking place

Love the atmosphere and the food is realllllly good. A little pricey but I think quality of food and location make up for it. Got the carpaccio and sautéed calamari and they were both SOOOOO good. Definitely recommend For more of my food recommendations follow me on Instagram @kristythefloridafoodie

We stumbled onto this place on Las Olas and it looked cute and friendly from outside but when we walked in it had a nice room great bar. We had some spicy calamari to start and followed with a Chicken Francese & orecchiette pasta with Brócoli rabe and sausage. The food was delicious. They had a pretty good lunch menu with a little for everyone. We finished it off with home made ricotta cheesecake! Definitely recommend it

. . . A great place to visit. It had good atmosphere and the Italian food tasted good. The place was pretty crowded when I came. It was a little bit loud inside. I did have a good time. . . . . As they sat us down they waiter gave us these little bite-size pizza appetizers. They tasted great. We ended up ordering pizza, great crust. . . . I like the dinner rolls. They tasted like fresh bread. They were great for dipping. . . . We had two appetizers. We ordered the Tuna Carpaccio. It tasted good. I enjoy. The meatballs had a good size to them. They came with a little bit of ricotta Cheese. They tasted good. I would order them again. . . . The pizza had a great-tasting crust. It was a thin crust. It was good. I wish it had more cheese. . . . The desserts looked great. They had a case by the front. I wish I had seen them first. I noticed them when we were leaving. The tiramisu looked delicious.

Food was amazing HOWEVER when we came in excited to eat with two kids after a long flight from Seattle the hostess refused to seat us until our party all got here! Beyond ridiculous since they were 10i min away and we had hungry kids! POIR CUSTOMER SERVIVE AND LACK OF UNDERSTANDING!

We went here before our flight out of Ft Lauderdale and told our server we had 45 minutes... he was amazing and got us bread, drinks, got our orders in, and our food out in enough time for us to get to our flight early! Not only that but the food was delicious. We will definitely go back if we are in the area again.

Cute Italian restaurant on Las Olas right next to Piazza. Great espresso martini as well. The menu is large with lots of specials. Had some prosciutto and cantaloupe dish that was refreshing and delicious! Had a couple pasta dishes that I enjoyed as well. Servers were nice and attentive!

This is just an awesome restaurant the Italian food is second to none. It has a great atmosphere and it is always a wonderful experience.

Very very impressed by this place. Offers free small portions of garlic bread and pizza when you sit down (see photos). The food is excellent! LOVED the gluten free pizza and spicy rigatoni. They have gluten free options for pizza and pasta (with $3-$4 surcharge) so meals are pricey, but worth it. Service is amazing from the hosts, waiters, and bus boys, always attentive and my water never got below half full. Very nice relaxing atmosphere.

I had dinner here years ago on a date. It was good as I recall. I recently moved 2 blocks away and have been sampling all the Las Olas restaurants. I see all of the 5 star reviews but, all of that means nothing if you leave unhappy. My guess is that due to their location they're always busy and have forgotten about customer service. Don't you folks still work for tips? I sat at the bar. Waited a long time to be acknowledged. I ordered a glass of wine and an entree. After 14 minutes I had not received my wine. So I left. I would have cancelled my order but at that point I'd been there for 25 minutes without a cocktail and had no interest in working too hard to beg the bartender to acknowledge me. I ended up walking for a few minutes and found a busy restaurant with great service. Folks..... remember 2008 and COVID. During times like these (Likely to occur again). How quickly some forget. I'm bulletproof. The world's issue don't impact me financially. So I'll always go out of my way to support the businesses that have performed and that I love first. I know that Americans can seem demanding but, most people are globally. Travelled lately? So try harder.