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Italian   Steakhouses
450 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
450 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale Florida 33301 US
954.462.9119954.462.9119
https://timpanochophouse.net/ft-lauderdale/

Big red wines, martinis, bone-in steaks, and juicy chops combine with Chicago Supper Club sophistication at this high-end Italian-style steakhouse in the heart of downtown. Live music is performed at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Thursday in Timpano’s Starlight Lounge, providing a backdrop for aged beef, savory flatbreads, and classics like calamari fritto misto and osso bucco.

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Lobster Bar Sea Grille
Seafood   Steakhouses
450 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 0 mi
954.772.2675954.772.2675
https://buckheadrestaurants.com/restaurant/lobs...

A swanky restaurant at the office end of main street with a chef, Eric Baker, who has a Superior Diploma in French cuisine. The emphasis is on seafood, though there are steaks (filet mignon, NY strip, rib eye) as well as eight different types of fish served whole. The live lobsters, “steamed and cracked,” weigh in at two, three and four pounds.

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Bob & Wilson's
Sandwiches
450 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 0 mi
954.937.2997954.937.2997
https://www.bobandwilsons.com/

Breakfast deli featuring sandwiches, hot dogs, salads, soups and more.

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Salt7
American   Bars   Breakfast & Brunch
500 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA 0.06 mi
954.751.7258954.751.7258
http://www.salt7.com

This spot, the new Fort Lauderdale location of a popular Delray Beach restaurant, offers an upscale, lively atmosphere and a brunch experience unlike many others. We can guarantee – you’ll come for the food (which is amazing) but you’ll stay for the party. Their dinner menu includes Chianti-braised short ribs (baby portobello mushroom risotto, winter squash, white truffle, pecorino Romano and natural jus), citrus-crusted ahi tuna (roasted jalapeno potato puree and grilled Japanese eggplant) and bone-in ribeye steak.

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Sushi Garage
Sushi
500 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA 0.06 mi
954.727.3533954.727.3533
http://www.sushigarage.com

Already a staple in Miami Beach, Sushi Garage picked Las Olas for its second location. The Japanese restaurant’s kitchen is overseen by partner chef Sunny Oh and his protégé, chef Kaoru Chang. Oh’s prior experience includes more than a decade as the executive chef at Nobu on South Beach. Menu items include unique nigiris ranging from truffle shiitake nigiri to hamachi chili tosazu. Behind the dessert menu is award-winning corporate pastry chef Gregory Gourreau – his offer includes matcha mille crepes and a Japanese cheesecake.

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Del Frisco’s Grille
Steakhouses
501 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 0.06 mi
754.312.3235754.312.3235
https://delfriscosgrille.com/

National chain Del Frisco’s Grille has opened its first South Florida location in downtown’s newly renovated Las Olas Square complex. The modern menu is curated by chef Shawn Quinn and features prime, hand-cut steaks and freshly caught seafood with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. The award-winning wine list and handcrafted cocktails are also worth trying. The 8,083-square-foot restaurant includes a private event space.

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Sky Thai Sushi
Asian Fusion   Thai   Sushi
350 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 0.07 mi
954.993.9889954.993.9889
https://skythaisushi.com/

Sushi has been available on Las Olas for over two decades now, but Thai food is relatively new. Here the menu mixes Japanese and Thai favorites – gyoza and spicy beef salad, miso soup and tom ka kai – and then throws in some twists, like filet mignon green curry. There are over three dozen basic and specialty rolls to choose from.

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YOLO
American   Bars
333 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 0.08 mi
954.523.1000954.523.1000
https://yolorestaurant.com/

This snazzy downtown hotspot is routinely packed for lunch and dinner, offering contemporary American dining in a casual-elegant setting. The menu revolves around a wood-burning grill that imparts signature earthy flavor into dishes like grilled artichokes with lemon aioli and grilled grouper with coconut-conch stew and crispy yucca. Meat-lovers will be enchanted by the “forever-braised” short ribs, served with creamy potato risotto, roasted carrots, and crispy shallots.

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IT! Italy
Italian
500 E Las Olas Blvd #200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 0.09 mi
954.871.2113954.871.2113
https://ititaly.us/

The Italian restaurant features modern décor with plants and greens as the main aesthetic throughout. Staying true to the theme, they offer salads, smoothies and healthy bowls (like the Vegan: tofu, quinoa, arugula, avocado, alfalfa, sprouts, sunflower seeds, carrots, radish, pickled cabbage and green tahini dressing). In addition, menu items include the Marsala Bistec (sliced steak medallions with Marsala sauce and four cheese potato gnocchi) and lobster ravioli.

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Java and Jam
Coffee & Tea
301 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA 0.09 mi
954.353.3250954.353.3250
http://www.java-jam.com

Perfect for on-the-go professionals who need a quick pick-me-up throughout the day, Java and Jam sits on Las Olas Boulevard and offers a quick way to get your food fix. Their grab-and-go counter contains pastries, overnight oats, granola and more. For those who have time to dine in, all-day breakfast begins at 7 a.m. and lunch at 11 a.m. Menu items include Taco Eggs (white corn tortilla, two sunny-side-up eggs, bacon, avocado, roasted salsa verde, queso fresco and spatch peri-peri sauce), omelets, pancakes, salads, sandwiches and more.

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The Cheesecake Factory
American
600 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 0.11 mi
954.463.1999954.463.1999
https://locations.thecheesecakefactory.com/fl/f...

A trendy chain in the center of downtown, Cheesecake Factory is known for its massive menu with more than 200 selections and its decadent cheesecakes available in over 50 varieties. Inspiration comes from the world over. Unexpected offerings include the Moroccan chicken with spicy harissa sauce, miso-glazed salmon, and a macaroni and cheese burger with deep-fried macaroni and cheese balls and cheddar cheese sauce. Lunch specials cover all areas of the menu and are reasonably priced. For cheesecakes, go all-out with Dutch apple caramel streusel or wild blueberry white chocolate.

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Big City Tavern
American   Salad   Seafood
609 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 0.14 mi
954.727.0307954.727.0307
https://www.bigcitylasolas.com/

Modeled after classic taverns of New York and Chicago, BCT has high tin ceilings, wood floors, brick walls, and a patio overlooking the heart of Las Olas. The bar offers an extensive selection of libations, from California wines to locally brewed craft beers. The menu includes pan-seared Chilean sea bass with seasonal greens, and rigatoni Bolognese with Chianti-braised beef and veal topped with Grana Padano cheese. For lunch, stop in for a griddled burger with parmesan-truffle fries, or snag a stout-braised short-rib grilled cheese on sourdough with smoked maple cheddar. The late-night menu (Friday and Saturday from 11 p.m. to midnight) features pizzas, paninis, salads, and appetizers.

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Gran Forno Pronto
Italian   Pizza
704 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 0.16 mi
954.533.6276954.533.6276
https://www.granfornopronto.com/

With elements of a friendly Roman trattoria in the heart of Las Olas, Gran Forno Pronto serves up authentic Italian comfort food in a fresh and informal atmosphere. Wood fired pizza, award-winning Ciabatta, modest prices and an extensive wine list.

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Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille
Seafood
620 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 0.16 mi
954.467.2555954.467.2555
https://www.wildsealasolas.com/

Occupying the west side of the historic Riverside Hotel, this upscale restaurant has a changing menu heavy on seafood, though there is also back-40 honey brown ale-braised beef cheek. The raw bar is stocked with shellfish as well as royal red shrimp ceviche. Dinner only.

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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Seafood
100 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA 0.17 mi
954.468.3583954.468.3583
http://www.eddiev.com

Yet another stylish and sophisticated restaurant has landed on the Boulevard and is right at home with its equally compelling neighbors. Seafood and steak dishes are paired with wines and cocktails. Menu items include South African lobster (two tails broiled, drawn butter), bacon wrapped filets “Oscar” style with king crab (with grilled asparagus and béarnaise) and sides like crab fried rice with mushrooms and scallions.

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American Social
American   Bars
721 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 0.21 mi
954.764.7005954.764.7005
https://americansocialbar.com/

A libation-lover’s paradise, this gastropub produces American-style grub and serves up frosty pints of craft beer, more brews from frozen “pour-it-yourself” beer taps, and spirits infused with sweet fruits. The decor incorporates old gas lanterns and Chicago bricks with an array of historic Life magazines. Flatbreads with barbecue chicken and marinated pork and snacks like parmesan-truffle fries and short rib sliders with bacon-onion jam pair well with darker, bold-bodied brews, while the arugula shrimp salad with toasted pecans, cranberries, and goat cheese works with lighter Belgian white beers including Hoegaarden.

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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Cuban
800 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA 0.22 mi
954.314.6500954.314.6500
http://www.cubalibrerestaurant.com

Headed by two-time James Beard-winning chef partner Guillermo Pernot, the 9,200-square-foot eatery celebrates Cuban culture through its interior design, music and of course, cuisine. The menu is as authentic as it gets as chef Pernot takes his inspiration from travels throughout the island and experiences with the local chefs and restaurants. Selections include Octopus a la Parrilla, malanga fritters and Pernot’s Pineapple Guacamole Cubano. The rum bar offers more than 90 premium varieties of dark, light, spiced and aged rums.

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Morton's
American   Steakhouses
500 E Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394 0.22 mi
954.467.9720954.467.9720
https://www.mortons.com/fortlauderdale/?utm_sou...

The dark mahogany interior and crisp white linens are trademarks of this upscale steakhouse. Begin the evening with the ahi tuna tower or oysters Rockefeller. Entrees include Chicago-style prime bone-in ribeye and Chilean seabass fillet a la nage. For dessert there’s Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake or the Upside-Down Apple Pie.

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Capital One Café
Coffee & Tea
801 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA 0.23 mi
954.283.1670954.283.1670
http://www.capitalone.com

As you might have guessed, the Capital One Café on Las Olas belongs to Capital One Bank. Their goal is to have customers experience their digital and financial tools while grabbing some coffee and mingling with their ambassadors. Plus, they have free Wi-Fi.

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Argentino Las Olas
Latin American   Spanish
813 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 0.25 mi
954.533.9178954.533.9178
https://www.empanadatoplasolas.net/?utm_source=...

Empanada Top specializes in Argentinian-style empanadas and serves wines and beers perfect to wash down the Latin delicacy. Their menu includes unique empanadas such as Hawaiian (ham, mozzarella cheese and pineapple), corn and pumpkin (corn, pumpkin, onion, red bell pepper, mozzarella cheese and seasoning) and guava and cheese.

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La Bonne Crepe
French   American
815 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 0.25 mi
954.761.1515954.761.1515
https://www.labonnecrepe.com/

This quaint French provincial restaurant is known for crepes that come filled with just about anything you can imagine. Sweet crepes include fresh fruit, Nutella, caramel, and ice cream. Savory ones come with seafood, meat, scrambled eggs, and cheese. Signature crepes include the Crepe Orleans, with blackened chicken breast, sliced tomato, and Gruyere cheese. The Crepe Nova Superbe is stuffed with smoked salmon, asparagus, capers, and béchamel. For dessert, try Johnny’s Favorite crepe, stuffed with fresh strawberries, banana, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate sauce.

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The Bake Bar
Italian   Bakeries   Desserts
3354 N Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954.530.7910954.530.7910
https://www.facebook.com/atruesicilianstory/

This Italian bakery/café/wine bar offers a great variety of freshly baked sweets and savory specialties from Sicily. This intimate cafe also serves a diverse range of small plates of classic Southern Italian pastas. Their menu also features paninis, pizzas, arancini, cornetti and more. The most requested pizza dish is the Sicilian lamb pizza, while the chef recommends trying the raviola, fried dough with fresh ricotta inside. And what’s an Italian café without hot drinks? The Bake Bar has all the Italian favorites such as cappuccino. And if you want to keep it cool, try some gelato.

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Dolce Salato Pizza & Gelato
Italian
2406 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors, FL 33305
954.463.7677954.463.7677
https://www.dolce-salato.net/

Who says no to good, authentic Italian food? This restaurant serves a diverse selection of pizza, paninis and more – along with a good selection of beer and wine . The Italian flavors continue into dessert, with many flavors of gelato to choose from. (For a more old fashioned American taste, they’ll also do milkshakes.) All these Old World flavors also come with some New World technology – go to the website and you can download the Dolce Salato app.

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Steak 954
American   Steakhouses
401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954.414.8333954.414.8333
https://www.starr-restaurant.com/steak954.com/

STEAK 954 is a luxury boutique steakhouse inside the W Fort Lauderdale that faces the ocean. The restaurant features dry aged beef from hand-picked ranches, Tajima Kobe from Australia, locally caught seafood, and the finest wines and spirits with selections from all over the globe.

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Angelo Elia Pizza, Bar, Tapas
Italian   Bars   Pizza   Tapas Bars
4215 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954.561.7300954.561.7300
https://www.angeloeliapizza.com/

This tapas-style restaurant is more casual than its sister restaurants in the growing Angelo Elia empire, but it still provides first-class elegance and healthy portions of both light and hearty Italian fare. Tapas range from familiar to exotic: buffalo mozzarella with prosciutto di Parma, tempura zucchini flowers with mozzarella, and grilled provolone over radicchio. Escarole and beans with roasted sweet Italian sausage is full of flavor, and every pizza is delicate and thin-crusted, just like you’d find in Napoli. Try the basilico bruschetta, served in traditional style with diced tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, and pair it with a bold bottle of red Tuscan wine.

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Big Louie's Pizzeria Italian Restaurant
Italian
1990 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954.467.1166954.467.1166
https://www.biglouiesfortlauderdale.com/

Pizzeria serving pizza, pastas, subs, chicken wings and more.

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Ciao Ammore trattoria
Italian
257-B Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308
954.689.6630954.689.6630
https://podbythesea.com/

A casual cafe with the flair of Milan and great Italian dishes all the way through to dessert.

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La Cucina Cafe Italian Market
Italian
256 E Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308
954.229.1947954.229.1947
https://www.facebook.com/La-Cucina-Cafe-Italian...

Located in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, serving authentic Italian food using fresh ingredients.

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Lobster Bar Sea Grille
Seafood   Steakhouses
450 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954.772.2675954.772.2675
https://buckheadrestaurants.com/restaurant/lobs...

A swanky restaurant at the office end of main street with a chef, Eric Baker, who has a Superior Diploma in French cuisine. The emphasis is on seafood, though there are steaks (filet mignon, NY strip, rib eye) as well as eight different types of fish served whole. The live lobsters, “steamed and cracked,” weigh in at two, three and four pounds.

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Coppola's Bistro Ristorante
Italian
3848 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
754.779.7645754.779.7645
https://rossiniitalianbistro.com/

Chef Matteo Migliorini brings his talent and love for fine dining to this northern Italian bistro. The authenticity of the restaurant stems from the cooking traditions of Migliorini’s native north. After training in Italy, he sharpened his skills and gained experience in France and England. The bistro features an outdoor terrace and a traditionally Italian family atmosphere. Menu items include Ravioli All’Aragosta (Maine lobster ravioli and pink sauce) and Scaloppine al Gorgonzola (veal scaloppini, gorgonzola, sun dried tomatoes, demi-glace sauce and roasted fingerling potatoes).

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Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
Pizza   Italian
2203 S Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954.462.5555954.462.5555
https://acfp.com/location/fort-lauderdale/

Anthony Bruno, of Runway 84, opened this pizza joint in 2002 because he couldn’t find the “well done” pizzas of his native New York here in Fort Lauderdale. The flagship location has since become a nationwide chain. Ashy flavor permeates the crust of pies like the “Paul & Young Ron,” piled with meatballs, sausage, ricotta, and hot or sweet peppers. Oven-roasted chicken wings and salads round out the menu, and beer and wine are served.

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Vincent's by the Sea
Seafood   Italian   Pizza
106 Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308
954.772.8111954.772.8111
https://vincents.kitchen/

A familiar face on the local restaurant scene has brought a new place to Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. The name Vincent Foti will be familiar to many. Now the restaurateur behind longtime Federal Highway favorite Kitchenetta is taking his talents to East Commercial with a place that’s aiming to do something a bit different. Vincent’s By The Sea will offer many of the Italian favorites that Foti’s built his reputation on. But this time, they’ll come with more American flare in a casual place where diners can have a beer, watch the game and relax Lauderdale-By-The-Sea style. In keeping with the its location just in from Anglin’s Pier, the restaurant will offer a raw bar. There’s also a pizza bar if you want to keep up on your pie as it’s being made – and a number of TVs if you’re more concerned about the Marlins’ playoff chances than your meal prep. If you need a more ample serving, the “Big Shot” menu is there for your outsize needs.

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Heritage FTL
Italian
903 NE 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA
954.635.2335954.635.2335
https://www.heritageftl.com/

Chef/owner Rino Cerbone opened Heritage FTL to share cooking styles from his childhood and recipes from his family. Some menu items worth trying are the Gnocchi Marsala (house-made gnocchi, wild mushrooms, peas and Marsala cream) and Squash Blossom + Cold Pulled Burrata (with hand-crushed tomatoes, olive oil and basil). The restaurant is currently open for takeout in the evenings.

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Zuckerello's
Italian
3017 E Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954.776.4282954.776.4282
https://zuckerellos.com/

Open seven days a week since it debuted in 1989, Zuckerello’s still has its original owner and chefs in place pumping out home-style Italian. Expect to find traditional dishes like zuppa di clams, fried calamari, and house-made meatballs, along with pasta such as penne alla vodka, crab ravioli, lasagna, and linguine with clam sauce. Large booths can accommodate family-size parties, and the casual-elegant vibe will keep you lounging long after you finish eating. Red and dark gray walls adorned with lively paintings are complemented by glossy wood tabletops and chairs in a contrasting shade of wood. House specialties like veal Marsala, chicken Milanese, and panko-breaded eggplant Parmesan are affordable and come in shareable portions. Fish lovers should try the herb-crusted salmon in orange beurre blanc sauce.

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Caffe Europa
Italian
910 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954.763.6600954.763.6600
https://caffeeuropalasolas.com/new/

Calabrian owner Tony Cupelli brings his family’s ancient recipes to this chic, modern Las Olas eatery. There’s pan-fried rigatoni with meatballs and specialty pizzas topped with smoked mozzarella, Italian sausage, eggplant and parsley. Cupelli’s pollo alla Francese in white wine-lemon sauce pairs with Venetian pinot grigio.

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Scolapasta Bistro
Italian
3358 NE 33rd St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954.652.1185954.652.1185
https://www.scolapastabistro.com/

Family owned farm-to-table Italian bistro.

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Tropical Acres Steakhouse
Steakhouses
2500 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954.989.2500954.989.2500
https://www.tropicalacres.com/

This family-run restaurant has been serving steak, seafood and Italian dishes for over 60 years. Among other items, there’s petite filet mignon, cowboy steak, crowned chopped sirloin, chicken parmigiana, seafood penne a la vodka and baked stuffed shrimp.

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Cafe Martorano
Italian
3343 E Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954.561.2554954.561.2554
https://www.cafemartorano.com/

Steve Martorano got his start hawking Italian sandwiches out of his basement in Philly. But his strip-mall restaurant a few blocks from the beach went upscale, and diners wait hours during season for a table (Martorano famously turned away Madonna’s entourage when she refused to wait outside). Those willing to wait find Italian classics dressed up with top-notch ingredients, like the eggplant stack featuring some of the crispiest breaded eggplant slices you’ll find sandwiched between fresh-pulled mozzarella. Not everyone will be down with the gangster movies showing on the overhead TVs, the dance music, or the women who sometimes take to the tables and dance. If you’re the type to like that kind of people watching, you’ll also find some of South Florida’s most soulful food.

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Pizzaiolo Italian Cafe
Pizza   Italian
200 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA
954.909.4166954.909.4166
https://pizzaioloitaliancafe.com/

Chef Dario De Pasquale was born in Battipaglia, Italy, and from a young age developed a love for pizza. Before coming to America he worked as a chef in different parts of Italy including Capaccio, Salerno and along the Amalfi Coast. Menu items at his new locale reflect that experience and include homemade meatballs, capriciosa (tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, salami, ham, mushrooms, artichokes and olives) and gnocchi alla Sorrentina, as well as a full pizza menu.

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Spazio
Italian   Waterfront
239 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954.764.8191954.764.8191
https://itsbetteronthebeach.com/spazio/

Enjoy casual-chic dining with an ocean view. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night drinks, this Italian restaurant has seating on the patio, in the main dining room, or in a curtain-lined space for two. Choose from a selection of shareable appetizers, pizzas, pastas, seafood and meat specialties.

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Louie Bossi's Ristorante Bar & Pizzeria
Italian   Pizza
1032 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
305.356.6699305.356.6699
https://www.louiebossi.com/

Louie Bossi is not your typical chef. Growing up in an Italian household in New York he remembers the aromas of roasted garlic and fresh meatballs sizzling from his family’s kitchen. Raised by a single mother juggling three jobs, Bossi taught himself to cook at the age of eight. Working his way from dishwasher to cook at the local pizzeria Bossi developed a love for the art of pizza making.

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