Scott, we stopped up last night and were absolutely devastated to see you have decided to close due to rising costs. You were our favorite restaurant in the area by a longshot...always our go-to for Italian. We're not sure how we will be able to get by without your chicken parm and our son already misses your pizza. If you ever decide to reconsider and open again, we would certainly pay more for your outstanding food.All the best, The Turners.I'm also starting a petition asking you to reconsider and open again, charging what you need to sustain.You have 3 signature so far:Brent Turner, Amanda Turner, Winston Turner
Mike Martin
I would’ve eaten here until I saw that a simple spaghetti with meat sauce was going to cost me $25 including tax. Ridiculously high. So I thought I would try to go in and of course they’re closed because of the high prices they had to close down well that’s what happens when you charge it. Outrageous prices.
James Kelly
I ate here Thanksgiving 11/24/22 and had Pizza, wine, and Peroni beer! The food and service was superb!!! Vanessa was a great server!!!
Ryan Hyatt
Very good Pizza!!! I hope everyone gets an opportunity to meet Marley, she was the best server I have seen in a long time. We also liked seeing the owner out talking to the guest. The reatruant felt very connected to the customers with the pictures and we would recommend it to everyone! to everyone!!We will be back in a couple of months when in the area for sure.
jeanne leblanc
Olio entree, Vegetables stirfried with chicken (I added the chicken), olive oil and garlic served with penne. It was wonderful!!For $39.95 you get a bottle of wine, garlic bread, 2 salads, 2 entrees, and two desserts.The service was excellent great little find for us!!
FabulousTL
Located in a strip mall so there is plenty of parking and easy to find. Large restaurant with lots of seating and pleasant decor with many pictures of Italy. It was a slow night so the server was not busy. She was friendly and efficient. The Dinner for Two is a bargain even if you upgrade the dinners, salads and/or wine. The menu includes all your basic Italian dishes. The included salad was large and the ingredients were fresh. The focaccia bread was yummy. My husband said the veal parmigiana was good but he was not a fan of the chunky tomato sauce. My pasta and meatballs was very good. The dessert choices all sounded good and the peanut butter brownie we chose was delicious.
Esther Sullivan
We live in California and have been coming down to Fort Myers Beach every summer for the past 9 years. We found this gem a few years back and when we are down we eat here at least twice a week. We have never been disappointed with the food and hospitality. It’s our favorite. It’s a pleasure we have gotten to know Scott the owner and of course his dog Charlie. Scott, we will be down in June, so have plenty of lasagna.
Joan S.
My husband and I, just came back from a 2 day getaway from Sanibel. This is apparently the busy season, there was an hour wait to a few seafood restaurants, so we decided to call around and find anything we could get into right away. My husband called LIL Italy, they said there is no wait, so we rushed right over. I didn't really have high expectations, but we were both blown away!! We started with Fried Mozzarella, it was homemade, fresh and absolutely to die for! We wanted to order everything, but we got Eggplant , and Chicken Parmesan. This is the best food I have had in such a long time! I wanted to try everything, but we were so stuffed, because the portions are huge!! The chef/owner came out and could not have been more sweet, and talented! Our waitress was adorable, and so helpful! This was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had! We went back the next day to try the pizza, which was perfect, and have the mozz again! I highly recommend visiting, you will not regret it! Can't wait to go back this summer, maybe sooner! Also, we loved the old school vibe, we are tired of trendy, modern decor with mediocre food! DO NOT LISTEN TO SOME OF THESE BS REVIEWS!!
Track1089
Go say in my opinion don’t come here in season. Loverly neighborhood eatery with good intentions but didn’t meet the basics you’d expect. - waiter/waitress staff to few meaning wait, wait, wait for everything. - food from appetizers to entrees were bland; not tasteless but there’s a fine line here. - for me I came to converse over a pleasant meal. Well, they have music playing and in their small room the music was overwhelming. Disappointed yes, you want to support local business but not the way they treat patrons.
Navigator19993
Last night. Waited for apps long time. One never came. Was not impressed. Main course was awful. Mussels in sauce was not tasteful. Eggplant parm was not the usual parm and over spaghetti. Penne vodka was so overcooked with regular red sauce you could not pick up with a fork. Chicken Breast addition was cubed pieces like you purchase premade. Italian does not even come to mind with this place. So disappointed and embarrassed that we took our guests here. First and last time here.
We ate there last night and the food was absolutely terrible. My shrimp was hard, my husband’s spaghetti wasn’t cooked through, my friend’s food was cold. They had ONE waitress who was wonderful but so flustered and overwhelmed. My advise…..don’t even think about eating there.
thomsb133
My wife and I had dinner here last night based on the reviews. We had hoped to get good Italian food. The food was not good. My wife ordered a pizza which was terrible. The crust tasted like a frozen pizza and the sauce must have just been tomato paste. The chicken parm was not worth the price. The pasta tasted like it had been sitting in hot water for the day. The chicken with melted parm was flavorless. The Cesar salad for $4 was just some lettuce with Cesar dressing and croutons. Not good. If you want Italian food go to Carabis.
Donny B
My wife and I and our four kids stopped in for lunch and everything from the service to the food was excellent. Our waitress was thought and accommodating and was prompt with our order. The chicken parm dinner was excellent as was the eggplant parm dinner my wife ordered. The pizza was top notch and I'm picky about pizza. We also ordered the lunch fettuccine Alfredo and it too was very good and came with a salad. It was a wonderful experience and it tasted and felt like being in Little Italy, NY. We look forward to stopping back when we are out that way again.
Jeremiah Atkinson
Go somewhere else! Waited along time for cold salty food, when I pointed that out they remade it. 2nd try was hot and salty. Not worth the money and the food is bland and overly salted.
Linda LLerena
What a hidden gem!!! Absolutely great food and fresh. Attention by staff is a plus.
Scott, we stopped up last night and were absolutely devastated to see you have decided to close due to rising costs. You were our favorite restaurant in the area by a longshot...always our go-to for Italian. We're not sure how we will be able to get by without your chicken parm and our son already misses your pizza. If you ever decide to reconsider and open again, we would certainly pay more for your outstanding food.All the best, The Turners.I'm also starting a petition asking you to reconsider and open again, charging what you need to sustain.You have 3 signature so far:Brent Turner, Amanda Turner, Winston Turner
I would’ve eaten here until I saw that a simple spaghetti with meat sauce was going to cost me $25 including tax. Ridiculously high. So I thought I would try to go in and of course they’re closed because of the high prices they had to close down well that’s what happens when you charge it. Outrageous prices.
I ate here Thanksgiving 11/24/22 and had Pizza, wine, and Peroni beer! The food and service was superb!!! Vanessa was a great server!!!
Very good Pizza!!! I hope everyone gets an opportunity to meet Marley, she was the best server I have seen in a long time. We also liked seeing the owner out talking to the guest. The reatruant felt very connected to the customers with the pictures and we would recommend it to everyone! to everyone!!We will be back in a couple of months when in the area for sure.
Olio entree, Vegetables stirfried with chicken (I added the chicken), olive oil and garlic served with penne. It was wonderful!!For $39.95 you get a bottle of wine, garlic bread, 2 salads, 2 entrees, and two desserts.The service was excellent great little find for us!!
Located in a strip mall so there is plenty of parking and easy to find. Large restaurant with lots of seating and pleasant decor with many pictures of Italy. It was a slow night so the server was not busy. She was friendly and efficient. The Dinner for Two is a bargain even if you upgrade the dinners, salads and/or wine. The menu includes all your basic Italian dishes. The included salad was large and the ingredients were fresh. The focaccia bread was yummy. My husband said the veal parmigiana was good but he was not a fan of the chunky tomato sauce. My pasta and meatballs was very good. The dessert choices all sounded good and the peanut butter brownie we chose was delicious.
We live in California and have been coming down to Fort Myers Beach every summer for the past 9 years. We found this gem a few years back and when we are down we eat here at least twice a week. We have never been disappointed with the food and hospitality. It’s our favorite. It’s a pleasure we have gotten to know Scott the owner and of course his dog Charlie. Scott, we will be down in June, so have plenty of lasagna.
My husband and I, just came back from a 2 day getaway from Sanibel. This is apparently the busy season, there was an hour wait to a few seafood restaurants, so we decided to call around and find anything we could get into right away. My husband called LIL Italy, they said there is no wait, so we rushed right over. I didn't really have high expectations, but we were both blown away!! We started with Fried Mozzarella, it was homemade, fresh and absolutely to die for! We wanted to order everything, but we got Eggplant , and Chicken Parmesan. This is the best food I have had in such a long time! I wanted to try everything, but we were so stuffed, because the portions are huge!! The chef/owner came out and could not have been more sweet, and talented! Our waitress was adorable, and so helpful! This was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had! We went back the next day to try the pizza, which was perfect, and have the mozz again! I highly recommend visiting, you will not regret it! Can't wait to go back this summer, maybe sooner! Also, we loved the old school vibe, we are tired of trendy, modern decor with mediocre food! DO NOT LISTEN TO SOME OF THESE BS REVIEWS!!
Go say in my opinion don’t come here in season. Loverly neighborhood eatery with good intentions but didn’t meet the basics you’d expect. - waiter/waitress staff to few meaning wait, wait, wait for everything. - food from appetizers to entrees were bland; not tasteless but there’s a fine line here. - for me I came to converse over a pleasant meal. Well, they have music playing and in their small room the music was overwhelming. Disappointed yes, you want to support local business but not the way they treat patrons.
Last night. Waited for apps long time. One never came. Was not impressed. Main course was awful. Mussels in sauce was not tasteful. Eggplant parm was not the usual parm and over spaghetti. Penne vodka was so overcooked with regular red sauce you could not pick up with a fork. Chicken Breast addition was cubed pieces like you purchase premade. Italian does not even come to mind with this place. So disappointed and embarrassed that we took our guests here. First and last time here.
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We ate there last night and the food was absolutely terrible. My shrimp was hard, my husband’s spaghetti wasn’t cooked through, my friend’s food was cold. They had ONE waitress who was wonderful but so flustered and overwhelmed. My advise…..don’t even think about eating there.
My wife and I had dinner here last night based on the reviews. We had hoped to get good Italian food. The food was not good. My wife ordered a pizza which was terrible. The crust tasted like a frozen pizza and the sauce must have just been tomato paste. The chicken parm was not worth the price. The pasta tasted like it had been sitting in hot water for the day. The chicken with melted parm was flavorless. The Cesar salad for $4 was just some lettuce with Cesar dressing and croutons. Not good. If you want Italian food go to Carabis.
My wife and I and our four kids stopped in for lunch and everything from the service to the food was excellent. Our waitress was thought and accommodating and was prompt with our order. The chicken parm dinner was excellent as was the eggplant parm dinner my wife ordered. The pizza was top notch and I'm picky about pizza. We also ordered the lunch fettuccine Alfredo and it too was very good and came with a salad. It was a wonderful experience and it tasted and felt like being in Little Italy, NY. We look forward to stopping back when we are out that way again.
Go somewhere else! Waited along time for cold salty food, when I pointed that out they remade it. 2nd try was hot and salty. Not worth the money and the food is bland and overly salted.
What a hidden gem!!! Absolutely great food and fresh. Attention by staff is a plus.