GREAT food Amazing Service from Sonny…read moreTHE FOOD!!!! Fresh Mozzarella Stuffed zucchini flowers Pasta Donato Definitely recommend Ask for Sonny No Disappointment Here

Loved the New York City movie set like decor…read more And the food was good too. Started with Mom's Meatballs. Scrumptious. My other half had the Stuffed Mushrooms. Good stuff. The Ceaser Salad was fresh. My Chicken Marsala was tasty. My cake (I forgot what it was) and cappuccino ended a very satisfying meal. I will return when back in the area.

From our cocktails to our desserts we could not have imagined how they could do any better! Their…read morestaff is outstanding. They made our dinner so special because of how they provide service. We had the Filet Mignon and a special, Orange Ruffey. The steak was perfectly cooked, one of the best I have had. The fish was fresh, prepared perfectly, and oh so flavorful. We also tried their cannolis and cheesecake. Both were delicious and we would recommend. The ambiance is nice and relaxing.

Always fantastic FOOD & PERSONAL SERVICE…read more Would eat there (7) nights a week. ..... BUT... They are closed on Sundays

Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen is one of our FAVORITE restaurants. We have been here many times,…read moreand have never had a bad experience. Service is always stellar, and today was no exception. Hady did an excellent job! On to the food! The salad bar always has the freshest ingredients, along with great soup. One of these days I'll try that pizza from the brick oven, but I can never turn my back on the white chicken lasagna. Hubby claims the baked spaghetti with meat sauce is the best he's ever had. And don't turn down the complementary garlic bread! Buon appetito!!

Great all around food and service love the outdoor dining in accommodating conditionsread more

Amazing hospitality! We have the Eggplant Parmesan, Chicken Parmesan, and Lasagna. For desert we…read moreshared the Lemon-cello. The food had amazing flavor and was generously portioned. Homemade rolls with balsamic vinegar and olive oil was on point also! Highly recommend reservations because it is a very tiny restaurant and people that didn't have reservations had to be turned away. Prices were very fair!

Food is exceptional. Wine selection superb. Small but cozy. Yes, it takes time for your order to be…read moreready. Everything is done fresh to order. Have the caprese salad and wine and enjoy yourself. Sauce is as good as my grandmother made. Wonderful family restauarant.

We brought a large group (20+) for lunch and had great service, and really good food. Those who…read morehad the salad bar were able to load their plates with a huge selection of salads, and condiments. I ordered their onion soup (a different take with lightly fried onion rings on top) and a greek flatbread topped with artichokes, olives, feta, and much more. Everything was delicious.

From the owner: Esperante Restaurant is located lobby level in Chateau Elan Hotel and Conference Center Sebring…read moreFlorida. Esperante offerings draw their inspiration form the simple old world style of Italy. Serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week and dinner service 2 night a week. Saturday is "lots a pasta" night. Enjoy a 4 course menu where you pick the style of pasta and sauce that includes tiramisu for dessert. Add a glass of pinot grigio or chianti for just $4 On Sundays enjoy a complimentary Mimosa during our ala carte brunch service 11am to 130pm. The lunch menu includes a soup and salad bar offering as well as a half panini combo. No matter the meal period Eperante will provide you with a casual elegant dining experience that overlooks the legendary hairpin turn of the Sebring International Raceway

Went out for an impromptu dinner at Apulia. Food was fantastic. The pork chop was about the best…read moreentree I have had in Charlottte county in recent memory. The green beans were crisp yet cooked, which is not the norm. The roasted fingerling potatoes were well executed too. Both of the veggies were well seasoned. Thanks Dario and the kitchen crew, you did us right! Annie.... Bless her heart, but she is was way too casual, way too rushed, way too short and not all that attentive for one of the finest of fine dining restaurant in the county. Annie seems to not be able to help herself endlessly scrambling from table to table. Despite these short comings, the food ruled the evening. Gratzie.

Honestly the worst pasta I've ever had. Service is fine. Price is WAY too high. I'll stick with…read moreNicolas.

My brother in law wak kind enough to treat us to dinner here. It is a little off the beaten path…read moreand was surprisingly small. It had maybe 20 tables if that. The decor was minimal but nice. I ordered the Penne Vernazza which had scallops, shrimp, crab, lobster and muscles in a vodka cream sauce. It was over the top delicious. You must make reservations if you want to get a table as their hours are 5pm -9pm nightly.

Food and ambiance here are usually very good. Before I…read morewrite the rest of this bear in mind I am a big city person so I have a slightly different view in regards to reservations. I arrived for my reservation and was told that I would have to wait between 30-45 minutes because people were staying longer and they'd taken a few walk ins. One if you know you have multiple reservations don't take walk ins... there were a few parties behind me with the same issue. Two there is no where covered to wait for a table (inside is too small; outside has 0 protection from the elements). You have one of the nicest restaurants in Lakeland; however there is no excuse for treating customers this way. I have been here several times and my close friends in Lakeland have been coming for years. Do better.

Cafe Barbosso is one of my go-to comfort food spots and has never let me down. The restaurant is…read morespacious, has a great bar area, plenty of indoor seating, and also has a nice outdoor patio. One of the coolest things about the restaurant is that there's an artist painting canvases live while the restaurant is open. Between that and the walls covered in artwork from local artists, the whole place has a fun, creative vibe. The food is consistently excellent, but let's talk about the real MVP: the spaghetti and meatballs. I know, I know- it doesn't sound like the most exciting thing on the menu. Here's the kicker: I've literally never ordered spaghetti and meatballs anywhere else in my life. Ever. I don't even really like that dish very much- unless it's from Cafe Barbosso. The only reason I tried it there was because so many people raved about it, and now I'm the one doing the raving. I've ordered a handful of other dishes, but somehow I always come crawling back to the spaghetti. The pasta is cooked perfectly, but the sauce is the true showstopper. I'd happily eat it with a spoon if society allowed it. The portions are generous enough that dinner usually turns into tomorrow's lunch, which feels like a bonus meal. Every entree comes with fresh bread and mixed oil, and the staff are always friendly and attentive. I've never had a bad experience with the food, service, or atmosphere. Menu prices are pretty standard, but given the portion sizes, I'd say they're a pretty decent bargain. Reservations are a smart idea because this place gets busy. You might have a wait without one, but honestly, it's worth it. If you're looking for fantastic Italian food in a welcoming atmosphere, Cafe Barbosa absolutely deserves a spot on your list.

Avoid. Incredibly overpriced and disappointing…read more This was my second visit this month, and unfortunately, it was my last. I returned hoping for a better experience, but I was left completely disappointed. On my first visit, I tried the highly recommended meatballs and wasn't impressed. This time, the bartender, Kaiser, recommended the Eggplant Parmesan--but it tasted just like any other generic version. For $28, you get a small 3-to-4-inch square that felt pre-made days ago. It was tossed in the pizza oven, leaving the outside hot but the inside completely lukewarm. My total bill came to $75 including tip, for two $6 beers, a small $16 salad, and the eggplant-- extravagantly overpriced for the quality. I've heard Chef Joe is no longer there, which might explain the steep decline. I'm giving 2 stars only because the ambiance is nice and Kaiser provided great service. I won't be back.

The service was fantastic, very friendly and welcoming…read more Food was over the top great The ambiance was very comfortable Overall the best lunch my wife and I have had in a long time. Great job

The food was excellent. We were a party of ten and the service went very well. The restaurant is…read morepleasant to look at. Wifey and I started with fried zucchini which came with a dipping source. They kind of looked like steak fries. Enjoyable and able to take a few home. We're both had Penne Abruzzi which had sausage, onions and a tasty pomodoro sauce. It came with soup or salad. We both had salad. The restaurant doesn't do substitutions on the soup so it's the soup of the day or salad. They also wouldn't Switch the penne pasta for linguine pasta, only for spaghetti. So we had one spaghetti abruzzi and one penne abruzzi. Being a group of ten each check had a 20% tip added. Also 3.5% added for credit card payment.

Amazing Italian dishes and pizza . Beautiful restaurant and great service. Also has a full bar!read more

Charlotte County Girlfriends decide to have lunch on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 @ GINA's Pizza Bar…read morein Port Charlotte! We were 35 girls who were served by two wait-staff Sara and Casey. Immediately our smiling servers offered our attendees water with lemon. As our girls entered they received a warm welcome and greeting. Offered seating to their preferences. Many choose to random sit at different spots so they have the chance to meet our newcomers! Drinks were served a few chose the delicious expresso martinis, others wine, beer or soft drinks. Gina's offers this wonderful bread with olive oil and multitude of herbs. Yum! Appetizers were their wonderful hot pasta fagoli soup, mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce, etc. As you will discover in the pictures there was a full array of entrees of salads, pastas, pizza, and more. What was most important during our lunch is the bonding of girls solidifying friendships! Brand new and strengthen relationships of girls they've met before. There was PLENTY of smiles, joyfullness, laughter, and great cheer! It was an extremely successful enjoyable lunch and if you'd like to join Charlotte County Girlfriends, all are welcome! Look up our FACEBOOK PAGE AND JOIN!