Dal Contadino Trattoria

Such an amazing experience! Our server was Paolo and he was so attentive and careful. Everything we ordered was his recommendation from the bottle of wine to desert! The lasagna was to die for, felt authentic, fresh and real family made. We also had the vodka sauce dish that was equally good! We will be coming back soon and definitely asking for Paolo!

My husband and I really enjoyed coming to this restaurant, we have been here 3 times, the food is delicious… however, I find it incredible that being an Italian restaurant, they don’t monitor the temperature of the red wine, especially with the weather in this city! The wine was delicious but very HOT… a quick Google search will tell you the proper temperature for red wine… I hope to enjoy it on my next visit!

Great place, hits you straight away upon arrival for its atmosphere and decoration, nice italian music in the background and the tables as expected. We had a great night, the food was amazing from beginning with the Eggplant parmigiana until the coffee tiramisu. service was on point as well. Will be coming back often for sure. Linguine Vongole was very nice.

I recently attended The Italian Table wine tasting event at Dal Contadino Trattoria. Just walking into The Tuscan Room set the mood of this event. You are immediately transformed from Fort Lauderdale to Tuscany! Each of the six courses created were amazing in its presentation and flavor.Guiseppe Giannino gave a professional, knowledgable,heartfelt personal introduction of each course he created. Heart touching was his reference to his “nonna” watching her cook.my personal favs the Shirt Rib Ravioli and Carciofi di Bosco. His dessert finale Coppa dello Chef ! The wines were all perfectly paired to each course. You are truely missing out if you don’t attend the next wine tasting event at Dal Contadino Trattoria. Bravo and Grazie, Guiseppe!

My visit here was absolutely fabulous! The food was exquisite, the environment was perfect with a light atmosphere as soon as you enter the door. All the stars must have aligned on this night as even the chef came out and sung a few Italian songs for the guests. Absolutely amazing experience and I will definitely be visiting again!

We were here for a few days and wanted a date night night and it did not disappoint! I lived in Italy a for a few years and it felt like I was transported back. The food is phenomenal and the service is excellent! Highly recommend!

What an amazing experience here at Dal Contadino Trattoria! Our server, Kadir was extraordinary and treated us with such kindness. I highly recommend asking for him the next time you dine here. Best server I’ve had at a restaurant in a very long time.

I will try to be very fair with this review: the good: - Delicious food! including wine and dessert - The music and atmosphere were very nice - The service from the waiter and all the staff was very nice and friendly. The not so good: The table was extremely small, it was about 24 to 30 inches! There was literally no room for the food and it was very close to the neighbor's... we could hear the conversations not only of them but of other tables... I felt like we were all too close to each other and I think that's why it was hot! I think if that could improve... I would definitely eat at that restaurant again!

I came here one other time about two years ago and had a memorable experience, so when planning a Gurls night recently we decided to come back again. It was even better than I remembered The inside is so cute with so much decoration you feel like you're stepping into an authentic little Italian restaurant on a tiny street. They have a vast menu of options, I could barely choose what to get. They are really cool about making substitutions too. We started with a round of wine, accompanied by some appetizers We loved the meatballs, the artichoke appetizer is incredible as well, and the eggplant yummy too. Try not to fill up on their bread, they give you olive oil and Parmesan and make it so hard to resist! After a while, we eventually ordered our food, we got so caught up in our appetizers and girl talk! I tried the Oso Buco, ravioli, but with the four cheese creamy sauce - it was incredible, the sauce was perfectly flavored and textured, and the inside of the ravioli being meat instead of cheese, really brought a depth of texture and flavor to the dish - not to mention the protein (that has to be healthy right?!) We had such an amazing meal here, we were stuffed and left absolutely no room for dessert. The waitress took a very cute picture of us before we left and was patient when we asked for 10 different takes lol. I love coming here, next time I will prioritize coming during the live music, which the manager said happens on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays around 6:30 PM

First time we ventured down on Sunday for their 7 days a week happy hour. She asked if we wanted bread, not realizing they charged $2.50 for bread. No butter though. Portions are pretty small, food was good but not outstanding. Calamari: a bit overcooked and rubbery Pasta pomodoro: al dente spaghetti, sauce was good but I didn't want to lick the bowl. Meatball: very good, I liked that it had some texture, I don't like it when it's too mushy in texture. Aracini/ not bad but very small Tripe: decent portion, pretty good. Overall there wasn't much value as portions were pretty small.

quite possibly the worst culinary experience of my life, 2nd only to a sushi restaurant that gave me food poisoning. caprese salad- horrendous. burrata was just a mozza ball. flavorless tomatoes on a bed of old arugula. grocery store balsamic glaze topped the dish. orrachiette with sausage - opted for gluten free. that came very undercooked. we told our waiter, something we never do and she took it back. then another woman came out after cooking it more and then rudely explained it was not undercooked. sorry friend, you just earned yourself a review! the dish was inedible. possibly the worst thing i've ever paid for. i regret not sending it back for good. veal Milanese and ravioli: tasted store bought, cheap, no flavor. half of the veal was pink and inedible. we were fooled by the good reviews but have come to learn my fellow reviewers may not actually possess taste buds because wtf even was THAT?!? also, we were subject to the owner's bizarre singing videos that he plays during the entire meal. perhaps he should pursue that full time and retire as a restaurateur.

4/27/25 We were a party of eight this evening celebrating a dear friend's birthday. We started with a variety of appetizers that included the stuffed zucchini flowers and mini meatballs. Everyone enjoyed sampling them with the delicious bread that they put on the table. Onto the entrées. Several pasta dishes were ordered and several chicken dishes were ordered. Everything was cooked to perfection. We had asked that they supply a birthday cake and appropriately It was a ricotta cheesecake! It was served by the Maitre'D along with a signed card and flaming candles for the birthday girl. It was a very big hit!

It's always disappointing to see a favorite spot lose its quality and charm. Dal's used to be one of our go-to places--my boyfriend and I loved coming here, especially for their amazing pastas, and we often brought friends to share the experience. Unfortunately, our last visit was a letdown. While our bartender was great, the food was disappointing. We started with the grilled octopus, which was just okay--not what it used to be. I suspect they've changed their food suppliers. But the real issue came with our main courses. My boyfriend ordered the osso buco ravioli and I got the lemon chicken, only for our server to return 15 minutes later to inform us they had run out of the ravioli. He then switched to one of our all-time favorites, the vodka pasta--a dish we've probably had over ten times and always loved. This time, though, it was completely different. They had recently changed the menu and altered the recipe, and when the dish arrived, it was unrecognizable. My boyfriend was so disappointed he lost his appetite. On top of that, the chicken looked like it had been sitting out while they fixed the other order. It was such a frustrating experience that I don't think we'll be coming back. It's sad to say goodbye to a place we once loved, but the quality just isn't the same anymore.

The food is the most authentic delicious Italian in Ft Lauderdale Period! I travel to italy yearly, my daughter lives in Rome, hands down exceptional cuisine. Nuccio the owner chef from Puglia is a master chef and restauranteur. Great bar seating with excellent service Johnna is a doll! 5 stars

Always love coming to this place! This was the only time I've had a less than par service experience, especially on a less than busy night, which is why I gave it 4 stars. Food and drinks were amazing as usual.

When you find yourself in the vicinity, Dal Contadino is like that reliable friend who always shows up with pizza and a smile. Their pasta dishes are a flavor explosion that could make even a cardboard box taste gourmet! The service? Impeccable--. The kids? They've devoured everything from ink pasta to short rib like it's their new favorite superhero. So far, we've indulged in a lineup that would make any food critic swoon: the passion mule drink, octopus semplice, short rib, lobster tail cartoccio, antipasto freddo, veal main ossobuco, pesto ligure with ink pasta, and a limoncello tiramisu that could make the sun jealous. Oh, and let's not forget the coffee--because what's a meal without a little caffeine kick? Now, if I were to craft my perfect dinner for the next visit, it would be a delightful trio: antipasto freddo to start, followed by pesto ligure with ink pasta, and a short rib risotto that would make my taste buds do a happy dance. Toss in a coffee for good measure, and voilà! My belly is happy, and life is as good as a well-cooked pasta dish. Bon appétit!

Last night, my wife and I kicked off the holiday season with a fabulous dinner at Dal Contadino Trattoria in Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale. From the moment we walked in, the festive holiday decorations and cheerful vibe made us feel like we'd stepped into a Christmas postcard. They even had a musician playing holiday tunes--talk about setting the mood! We started with the fried calamari, which was perfectly fresh and crispy. It came with lemon and marinara sauce, and while it could've used an extra sauce for variety, we were too busy enjoying it to bother asking. Next time, though, maybe some garlic aioli or spicy mayo on the side? For the main event, my wife went for the eggplant parmigiana. It was a large portion--seriously, enough for leftovers--served with thin spaghetti pasta. She was in heaven. I had the Troccoli alle Vongole, a dish with thick, chewy troccoli noodles and clams in their shells, all swimming in a rich, garlicky sauce. Bonus points for serving it in the same pan it was cooked in--kept it nice and warm and felt very "straight from the kitchen." One little hiccup: a few broken clam shells snuck into my bites, but hey, minor hazard of the dish! Dessert? Forget about it--we were stuffed. The price? Totally reasonable at $50 a head, including tax, tip, and drinks. The staff? Super friendly, though maybe a touch overstaffed for the early Friday crowd--there were a few employees just hanging out. Didn't bother us, though; it only added to the laid-back vibe. All in all, we loved it. Great food, awesome ambiance (that holiday music!), and a cozy, festive feel. Dal Contadino Trattoria nailed it, and we'll definitely be back. Five stars, hands down!

So happy to see a new vegan item on the menu. I was just here about 2 months ago and now I come back to find vegan chicken on the menu! That's a thing . My mom who's vegan as well got to try the new item. We both loved it! Our server was amazing as well! Grazie !

I love the food here as well as the Happy Hour. I've had both and the value is there. This last time we had their Happy Hour menu. Their HH meatball is always a winner for me. I love their soups and gnocchi dishes. Their calamari was tender and well made. Their bruschetta is also a nice toasty piece with fresh tomatoes on top. Happy hour is available at the bar or any of the high tops near the bar. Plenty of parking in front or in the back of the restaurant.

Consistently delicious in a delightful Italian setting. The expanded rooms and outdoor seating are a plus especially during the busy seasons. Shout out to our gracious and helpful server, Adelina. We enjoyed: Burrata, polpette (meatballs), fresh bread, gnocchi quatro formaggi (4 cheese) rigatoni, penne, lasagna casereccia, and the most satisfying limoncello tiramisu! We also enjoyed cocktails, wine and a delicious espresso martini!

We were in town for a work holiday party and my husband was nice enough to make a dinner reservation at this restaurant on Friday night. The ambiance was very nice with holiday decorations and music. The complimentary bread was also fantastic. Some of the best I have had. The menu had plenty of appetizers and entrees. We started with the calamari appetizer and it was very good. It tasted fresh and light. For an entree I had the eggplant parmesan. It was very soft and tasty. It also came with a side of spaghetti. My husband had the linquini with clams dish. He also enjoyed his meal. Service was quick, friendly and professional.

Just not the sane and the menu changed. 6-8 calamari???? Huh for $18.00. I had a pasta I've ordered before but don't bother as half the amount and hunted for a shrimp! Eddie had the pasta with seafood- ummmm where was the seafood. I shrimp, lobster tail so small and good luck finding a mussel or clam. Not on my hit list anymore and don't recommend especially on my birthday- NADA!!!! Bye

Very disappointing experience since my first visit 2 seasons ago. Nothing was as good as the first time. The food, linguine with clams and pear saccheti was chilled by serving it to us in cold skillets (silly) and the oil they used for frying was so over used it left a burned taste to the fried explant with honey appetizer. My martini was basically water and asking for another after stating such produced the same thing. The owners singing was so loud and so long it ruined the social aspect of getting together for dinner. Fun and lively as the vibe can be, I don't want to spend my evening feeding the hubris of the singing owner and clapping along with other clientele listening to standards he seems to repeat with my every visit. I frequented this restaurant 5 time with one take out. With each experience it got worse and worse, which makes me sad when everything about the first time was great and I was looking forward to a quality go-to place. As for the singing owner, he needs to lessen the length of his sets, lower the volume of his singing and music and return to the kitchen which, currently, requires a considerable amount of quality review. The owner responded calling this review fake. More hubris from a narcissist who'd sooner turn a blind eye than consider evaluation. I'd have to have been checked in with Yelp I suppose, but the hostess neglected to because the restaurant was empty when we arrived.

Came back to Pompano again this month and had to come back here. Consistently good food, good service nice atmosphere and not too pricey. The homemade pasta dishes are worth coming just for that. And my husband said that cheesecake was one of the best he's had.. the bread and the olive oil also delicious they give you as a starter. Def recommend

I really like Dal Contadino and I visit approximately once a month but my last two visits have been disappointing and reliably good items I have enjoyed in the past have seemingly changed and not for the better. One of my favorite pastas is their Pasta con Pesto e Pollo (pasta with pesto and chicken) and it seems like either a recipe change or using pesto that is not fresh. The chicken in the pasta was tough and chewy which lowered an already bad item. Another sampled pasta was also lackluster and forgettable. However not all is bad and the appetizer of Dolce Eggplant (eggplant chips) were good as usual and this item is not easy to find and I'm appreciative to have it here.

"This cafe was a real discovery for me! The atmosphere here is so cozy and inviting that you want to stay there for hours. The staff is very friendly and attentive, the service is fast and unobtrusive. And the dishes... are simply delicious! All the ingredients are fresh, and the taste is simply divine. I especially recommend trying the signature dessert tiramisu and cappuccino! It just melts in your mouth. This place is ideal for a cozy evening with your loved one, as well as for meeting with friends. I would definitely come back here again!

Dal Contadino has been on my list for a while. We made a reservation for our anniversary dinner. The hostess wished us a happy anniversary but there was no acknowledgment after that (ie a dessert) as some restaurants do. On a Saturday night, the place was fairly loud and boisterous. We enjoyed our food. The special scallop appetizer was well prepared. Husband's grouper was excellent! I ordered the Lobster Cartoccio Pasta. The lobster was delicious and the sauce was light and tasty. Service was friendly and well paced. There was a piano player and at one point, the whole restaurant was singing Italian songs!

Let me start by saying - this was one of the best Vodka Sauce pasta dishes I've ever had! The pasta was fresh, cooked perfectly, the sauce was full of flavor and plenty of it left over for dipping their homemade bread. I have driven past this place hundreds of times not thinking anything of it as it's tucked in a strip mall. But when I was searching online for Italian restaurants this one came up as highly reviewed. Now I understand why! I only placed a take out order, so I can't speak on service or other menu items. But the place looks very cozy and had a nice bar setting. I was surprised to see the restaurant already filling up by 4:30pm on a Sunday. My husband and I will most certainly be back!

Wow always busy. They do have a HH only at bar. had a reservation for 6 o'clock had a couple of drinks I knew I wanted the lamb chops before I got there. Italian bread is homemade, but they don't have butter, but they do give you the oil and vinegar and of course the grated cheese. G had the eggplant which was also layered with/ mortadella. Large piece . Place was pack By the time we left.

Dal Contadino is a very cute welcoming Italian restaurant. When entering, I was greeted with roses for Valentine's Day. The scenery was very enjoyable especially with the singer they had singing. The food was very good and tasty. I had the steak which was very very fatty. The food options are usually better when not on a fixed menu. The food was absolutely without a doubt extremely overpriced. The meal came out to close to $500 and the prices were so unrealistic because of the holiday. As someone who goes here often I'm very disappointed. The service was mid. The food took a little long to come out but it was ok. Despite the pricing it is perfect to go with family/friends once in a while. Nothing fancy, you can dress super casual.

Full disclosure... I am a NY restaurant snob who expects great food and better service ! This is simply the BEST Italian in all of Ft Lauderdale! The owners KREMENA and NUCCIO are fantastic people. The ambiance is fun and friendly and for many years we have been treated as FAMILY ! No other restaurant can compete with that... Last night we were greeted and hugged by the owner/chef Nuccio and several staff members as we and guests made our way to our REGULAR table. Our server Kamir exceeded all expectations! He did not respond to requests... he anticipated them. If you do not partake of this DINING EXPERIENCE, you are doing yourself a disservice!!!! Make a reservation now ... you won't regret it. Price ???? Amazing Table of 4 3 Apps 4 Cocktails 4 Entrees 2 Cappuccinos 1 Americano With tax ... $234

Will not be back, miserable experience with our 8p reservation that around 840 we left... even after speaking to the manager. He offered me bar seating :) The host and staff up front looked confused and overwhelmed. Book this place with extreme caution. 20+ people standing around at 820 with 8p reservations.

Great service, ambiance and mostly food! So glad we found this place. Wil be our new go to local Italian spot.

We had Arancini, Nuccio's Gnocchi, and Ravioli Primavera. It was a great family atmosphere with great music. All the food was good but the ravioli, it was undercooked. They did serve us a replacement dish!

I've been going here since it opened. It's amazing still but I can only offer 3 stars now. Food was great. This restaurant has become too successful and some things that were charming have suffered. The confusion at the front door. And I can tell that the staff is taxed. I didn't feel relaxed even after 3 glasses of wine. I think fewer reservations and a few more wait staff on weekends. Your success is great but it feels frenetic here.

I have put off writing this review for a while now. Partly because I think I want to keep this place a secret and partly because there are no words to describe it! Dal Contadino is by far the best Italian restaurant I have been to in Florida. We have become regulars here and it simply never misses. Starting with the ambience, it is the perfect fun, romantic, cozy, authentic Italian vibe. They have wine Tuesday with half price bottles of wine which is amazing and Saturdays they have live music around 9 pm where the chef/owner comes out and sings and entertains which is so enjoyable. The staff is always welcoming and wonderful! The food is simply amazing. We have never ordered anything we didn't like! The meatball appetizer is great, as well as the calamari. The bread they serve at the start of the meal is simply to die for. It's homemade and fresh and the vinegar and oil with it is the perfect touch but the pro tip is to ask for their chile oil if you like spicy. For the entrees, we used to always get the Vodka pasta and the Cacio e Pepe Ravioli but recently they took the ravioli off the menu which is so sad! But it's ok because I already had a back up which was the Sicilian sauce which is also amazing! The servings are so large here we have never been able to order dessert. And their wine list is great, we always get a bottle (I think it's just their least expensive bottle of red from what I can recall, not sure if it's their house red) and it is amazing. Was super busy the last time we came on a Saturday night which is different from the first few times we visited on a weekend, so I would recommend making a reservation but I am so happy to see they are thriving! It is such an amazing and special restaurant to us. We live in Miami and this is the only place I will eat Italian food in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. 5/5 for sure!

What a fabulous Italian restaurant in a casual unpretentious environment. Their flounder in lemon sauce was TO DIE FOR! (Is there any chance they will share the recipe? I live out of the country and would love to make it at home). Hubby loved his pasta purses with pear and gorgonzola. Juan was an awesome waiter. We will be going back as soon as we return to Ft Lauderdale.

Fun vibe food is really good staff was great. I had the linguine and clams. My husband likes the fish and all the desserts were good. Very busy during season.

Ambiance very authentic, service was professional, food tasted very authentic. Owner made rounds to the tables to make sure everything was going good.

Great food, service and friendly faces. The happy hour is amazing but only until 6 PM. Nice bar bites and cocktails. Plenty of parking. I definitely recommend trying this place.

Great gnocchi with special sauce!!! Great Vodka sauce and chicken was great. Great meal highly recommend!!!

Excellent food atmosphere wait staff. Highly recommend will definitely be back anytime I'm near Ft. Lauderdale

The food and service were outstanding. The pasta is freshly made and the choices were plentiful.

Great Little Italian restaurant located right off of Oakland Park Boulevard ambience and service was really good. Food had good flavor and many different options to choose from. We had the lasagna and it was fantastic i do believe it a little pricey. I didn't like the up charge for entertainment.

I really want to love this restaurant. Great local feel, friendly service, good music (last night). And certainly popular. The meal started out great with a tasty baguette, olive oil, spicy olive oil and parm cheese. This was followed up with well prepared, lightly fried squash blossoms. Unfortunately the two entrees that my gf and I ordered were not impressive. The special seafood risotto was more like a rice dish and the seafood did not impress in terms of portion or presentation. A great seafood risotto should delight in every bite. This didn't come close. We also ordered the pesto and chicken pasta. Pasta was well cooked but pesto was too heavy and lacked the flavor of a freshly made pesto. The chicken seemed like an afterthought and did not stand out in any way. We did enjoy an excellent broccoli rabe side dish that was fresh and very well prepared with a nice presence of garlic. I've noticed many 5 star reviews so perhaps this was an off nice for the risotto and pasta. But tough to give more than 3 stars for two unimpressive main dishes.

Okay.. this place.. just go. Absolutely just GO! This restaurant is located in a little plaza and I would never even know it's there. I went for a birthday dinner the day after Christmas & it was packed! I mean every table was taken. Granted it's not so big inside but that says alot. Even when we tried to make the reservation, the first available was at 6:30 PM and we called days in advance and they were already booked up. Inside it's different than your average restaurant atmosphere that you go into. It really gives you the feel of Italy, which is so nice and different. The customer service was great and the food was seriously absolutely delicious. So GOOD I didn't even take pictures (crying face) My order.. bruschetta (appetizer) 8/10 vodka pasta - 10/10!! Cucumber martini - 10/10 !

Absolutely despicable. We ordered multiple vodka sauce rigatonis and 2 of them had multiple strands of women's hair in them. The vodka sauce was not vodka sauce indeed. This place hates their customers. I wondered how the food was delivered so quick. Turns out they did not take their time with this meal. I would've gotten a crunch wrap supreme from Taco Bell if I knew what was to come.

I have been eating there for several years. I have to rate this restaurant as one of the best in Fort Lauderdale as far as quality service cleanliness, and just the type of food that they offer. They usually have some good specials as well. Eat most everything on the menu never had a meal that I didn't like, and I consider myself an Italian food connoisseur. My friends eat there as well and honestly, we never had a bad experience there. Try it yourself you'll love it. That's all I can say from the appetizers to the desserts, lemon tiramisu cake incredible. JEFF. H

One of the worst dining experiences I have had in quite some time. I've been a longtime patron of this restaurant. My family has been longtime patrons. My friends have been longtime patrons. After my experience last night, not only will I never back, but I will go out of my way to encourage others to avoid this place as well. It's a far cry from the restaurant it used to be. Our last two visits were very bad experiences (both times with Paolo as the waiter), but last night was beyond unacceptable. Arrived on time for our 7:00 pm reservation and were seated by 7:09 pm. By 7:39, we had not received water, drinks, bread, or even enough menus. I called over the manager Mario and explained to him the situation, and he seemed to care and take action. However, it only got worse from there. We placed our order around 7:45 pm.. an appetizer and four entrees. Appetizer arrived by 8:05 pm. Around 8:15 pm, after our appetizer had been finished and about 30 minutes after placing our order, our server Paolo came back and asked us to verify our entrees. Obviously he had not put our order in yet, which alone was very disappointing. He came back around 8:25 pm, 40 minutes after we had placed our order, to tell us that they actually ran out of one of our entrees. Given this was 40 minutes after we placed our order, we voiced our frustration on how it could take that long to reach that determination. We chose a different entree. About 15 minutes after that, almost a full hour after placing our order, he returned to tell us that they actually ran out of a second entree that was initially ordered. I explained this was completely unacceptable and he apologized. The manager was a mere 15 feet from our table while this was all going on. We explained how unacceptable this entire evening had been. They offered us a desert on the house, which at this point was a slap in the face. We could not get out of this place fast enough. You'll get better service at Olive Garden! This was one of our favorite restaurants and on a list of recommendations we'd give to friends and clients coming to town. Not only will we never be back, we will make sure to tell everyone to avoid this place at all costs. Way too many good Italian restaurants in Fort Lauderdale to give this place our continued business.

We were in the Ft. Lauderdale area only briefly and had an open night for dinner. Felt like Italian and literally just found the place randomly on Yelp. BEST ITALIAN MEAL OF OUR LIVES. Homemade pasta, Branzino, everything...authentic and so flavorful. We can't wait to go back to South FL just to go back to Dal Contadino. The live music on a Saturday night (the chef even came out to sing a song) was darling--not even cheesy. Everyone was truly having a wonderful time. A little slice of happiness!

Most rude hostess I've ever encountered!! Server was overwhelmed and not well trained. Waited over an hour for dinner. It was originally sent to the wrong table and then brought to us!! Food wasn't good either. No reason to EVER go again. Manager asked how everything was. We told him bad. He was oblivious. Horrible experience Do yourself a favor Don't go!!!

Christmas eve dinner: the restaurant asked for a card to reserve but no mention of a fixed dinner menu with no option for the regular menu. Although reserved, no seating inside but we were charged 3 dollars per person for the live music outside ( groups of people waiting for their table while you eat with music blasting through the speaker) . No option to change the sauce due to a busy kitchen. The dessert came outside but looked a bit mangled at the edges. All to say not worth the dinner trip , we liked this restaurant but left unsatisfied with a bill 220 USD tip included for 3 people ( 1 appetizer , three entree, two glasses of wine , 1 bottle of water and 1 espresso) . Don't mind paying for a good meal but left unsatisfied . Will not be coming back again .

Such a sweet restaurant that transports you from the strip mall it's located in, to a cantina in Italy. Welcoming host, good service & delicious food. The Happy Hour is so molto bene!

The food here was the opposite of terrible. I got the ravioli de osobuco and it made my question my morals. Our waitress was absolutely delightful and the drinks kicked like a mule, no light pours around here. We had a great time and would come again!

A great time! The bread is truly worth coming out for on its own! Also the live music was a lovely touch.

We felt like we were eating in Italy! the beautiful Sophia was our waitress and did a wonderful job. It was our grandson's 10th birthday and the entire restaurant sang to him. The live entertainment was so fun...Dean, Frank and Elvis were all there! A customer took the microphone and brought the house down. The food was outstanding. bolognese, lasagna, lobster cartoccio and flounder. Every dish was homemade and phenomenal. Flounder was the best I've ever had! Highly recommended!!

Tonight was my first time and i could not have loved a place more. Maybe the best italian food in fort lauderdale and the service was AWESOME. They had live music and it is just such a nice atmosphere/environment. I would highly recommend this spot and plan on making this my regular place for Italian food! Thank you so much to the entire staff for accommodating our large party!