38 Best Italian Restaurants in Fort Myers

“We always enjoy the wine dinners!“

“Four of us ate at 41 Bistro in Estero this evening. We all got something different, they were willing to make changes to our liking and all four meals were very good. Julia was our server and she along with Bella the robot gave us great service. Ally the owner came to our table and said he can adjust menu items for allergies just let him know. They also serve gluten free pasta and sauces. We will be back. Thank you for an enjoyable Tuesday evening.“

“March wine dinner “Crushing It” at Gulfcoast Carrabba’s was amazing! Our server Brenda was adorable, cute as a button, fun and efficient. Food prepared under the watchful eye of Chef Dustin was absolutely delicious, blackberry whipped ricotta was mouth-watering, the wine perfectly complimented the food and Eldon the Managing Partner created friendly casual atmosphere and made sure all guests felt valued and happy. We’ll definitely come back to another wine dinner at this location!“

“Recommended by friends. Hidden treasure! We had an amazing dinner tonight with huge portions of authentic Italian food. Great service. So much personality in this restaurant. Highly recommend .... we will be back!“

“We always go here when we are in town. We absolutely loved our service tonight with James, our server. In addition to his amazing service and great personality, we truly enjoy the atmosphere and how friendly everyone is. This is such a well ran restaurant…forever our favorite Italian food here! ❤️“

“Where do I begin... This establishment came highly recommended, and did not disappoint! Tajh was our server, greeted us immediately with a friendly smile, was very attentive, and knew the menu like the back of her hand. We sat at the bar, where you can see the food being prepared in the open kitchen concept. We started with an appetizer of calamari ~ grilled, not fried ~ complimented with mandolin vegetables and an amazing sauce. Then, we shared two of the entree's on the daily special menu: Braised short rib with calamarata pasta - it fell off the bone and melted in your mouth and mushroom ravioli with a brown butter sauce. Both dishes were bursting with flavor. Midway through dining, Chef Corricelli approached us to ask how our food was. He is clearly a passionate culinary expert. We finished with a delicious tiramisu for dessert - we were so full, but managed to finish every bite! We will be back, and highly recommend Osteria Celli!“

“Lisa was so great! Awesome food and good atmosphere.“

“Fantastic dining experience!“

“Two meatballs has the best bartenders in SWFL, the Bethany and Tristan (the A team we like to call them) makes the best drinks and creates such a warm and welcoming environment. Every time we come we speak with another regular that tells us they come there because of the amazing drinks, bartenders, and happy hour! This is what keeps us coming back week after week! Cheers“

“Food was amazing!!! First time here the pasta dishes are very well served. The pizza was on point with some of the best and crispiest crust I've had here in Lee County. On the service was second to none. The young lady who attended to us (Brooklyn) who was attentive polite and very knowledgeable about the menu. This place is ahead in jail. I will certainly be back. Thanks for the great food and fun keep doing what you guys do!“

“First time to Fort Myers and had an amazing meal at Bruno's! Everything was excellent from the bread to dessert and the service was top notch. A memorable dinner - wish they would relocate to New York!“

“Just a great local Italian restaurant with great reasonably priced food plus a nice happy hour menu from 2:30-6:00. Clean location and very pleasant staff. Most portions are large enough to do a take a home box for lunch the following morning.“

“This review is regarding customer service. We visited this Olive Garden today for lunch. While we enjoyed our meals, it was the customer service we received from Lana & Chris that blew us away! They knew their menu and made great recommendations. They checked in with us regularly to see if we needed anything and replenished our beverages at the exact moment needed. My husband and I could actually see and hear Lana & Chris giving this same care and service to their other diners. We look forward to our next visit. (We did share our sentiments with the manager before we left the restaurant).“

“Definitely the best Italian restaurant! Everything was so delicious, everyone was absolutely amazing!!! Definitely will coming here more often.“

“The food was absolutely delicious and the service was great! Large portions and reasonable prices, too. I will most definitely eat here again.“

“Haven’t been there in quite a while. But At first I thought the lasagna was overpriced, but ordered it anyway, knowing how good the food is. You definitely get what you pay for. Each dinner was two meals. I had to get delivery due to a recent surgery so that gets pricey.“

“Our server was Alex which is the owners daughter in law. She was an amazing. She told us we needed try their meatballs we told her we are super picky on meatballs but she said she makes them every week. We tried them and they are were one of the best we have ever had. All the entrees we had were so good ... we would definitely be back. The start karaoke every night around 9 which was fun. If looking for authentic Italian with a great menu check this place out.“

“My husband & I throughly enjoyed our time this evening!! Joanie & Paige were awesome!!. The food was excellent!! Thank you so much for a very nice experience Joine & Paige!!“

“Loved everything . Food was really good loved the angle hair and sausage, it was a lot of food for being the smaller size. Our waitress Rachael was too much fun, she was ready joke with us as much as we did with her. A big shout out to Arlene who also was extra special and a really cheerful helper. Be nice to the whole staff, they work like crazy to take care of the crowds and get the food out quickly. I don’t think we as customers understand how stressful a job like that can be. Get your Oder ready, Enjoy your visit and delicious food😎“

“We just ate there recently, and the food was delicious! The service was great, too. We thoroughly enjoyed it & will go back soon! Best Italian food around!“

“Awesome food but don’t pay in cash. They will short you if they don’t have change. They don’t seem to care that they shouldn’t do that and if they want to run a business they need change to run or say they only accept cards. There’s no policy written anywhere that they are going to short you if you can’t pay with exact change. This isn’t about pennies either because they have been doing this ever since they opened. You still need to eat there though because the food is great.“

“I had dinner last Tuesday with a large senior group. Everything was perfect with a a fine Italian singer who took requests and did a wonderful job of entertaining us through dinner. Loved it and definitely will be going back.“

“Had a great experience at Olive Garden! The food was fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere was very welcoming.
Special thanks to our server, Micurly — super friendly, attentive, and made our visit enjoyable. Will definitely be back!“

“Excellent meatballs, Cabernet, and service. Spaghetti was good, too.“

“Excellent garlic knots, salad and pizza!!! Thank you!“

“Great place! Glad to be apart of the team.“

“Oise Restaurant is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with elegance, luxury, and top-tier service. Every detail is impeccable. The drinks? Flawless. The food? Out of this world—each dish is crafted to perfection and bursting with flavor. It’s more than just a dinner; it’s a full-on five-star experience. The ambience is upscale yet inviting, and the staff treats you like royalty. Oise has officially become my new favorite spot!“

“10/10 We’re in from the Midwest and I gotta say it was a taste of home! As good as an original but better than most. We’ll be back next year 👌🏼“

“Best pizza, best pasta and best wings! A perfect restaurant!“

“Not just the pizza, but literally everything we’ve had from Little Sicily has been amazing!! Joey & his team do a fantastic job. Best calamari I’ve ever tasted! Same goes for the bruschetta.“

“Excellent food. The most authentic Italian food recipes. I highly recommend. It's our favorite restaurant.“

“When I tell you these are THE BEST garlic knots I have ever had, I am not lying. Went to go grab something quick on a whim and I decided to get these, and they blew me out of the water. I am an avid garlic knot eater and these BY FAR are the best. I have eaten at nice restaurants and mom and pop stores like this and Friends Pizza takes the cake. Their chocolate pizza is also amazing. I would recommend their wings and fries too!! Obviously the pizza is outstanding!!“

“Amazing food and top notch service!“

“Me and one of the owners of a company I work with stopped in randomly, I ordered the chicago beef sub and he ordered he chicken philly. Food came out in 5 minutes we ate every bite! I love places like this, if you’re in Fort Myers by Gladiolus Dr stop in to this place you will not be disappointed.“

“Just a couple tables available to sit at , but the pizza was delicious deep dish pepperoni and bacon. We enjoyed our dinner.“

“Don't be fooled because it's in a large mall. The dough is hand made each day, scratch. The marinara is genuinely Italian, light, slightly sweet tones and not over powered by any sort of "Italian" seasoning. Cheeses are fresh and fantastic. It has that NY pie joint feeling in SWFL. A hidden gem. Personal one bite challenge 8.1. Great pie!“

“The best Argentinean and Peruvian fine Cuisine! Come to celebrate with us any occasion! 4383 Colonial Blvd Ft Myers Fl 33967“

“Best Italian Beef sandwich in SW Florida. And I have have had them all.“