This was a last minute birthday lunch celebration. First time visiting IT Italy ! It was very good. Since it was early & a weekday there was no one sitting inside except us. They also have an outdoor shaded area. We ordered everything off the happy hour menu which starts at 11:30a if I'm not mistaken. Although we just wanted a small bite they want to consider doing a lunch menu. For example like a soup & salad, soup & pasta. Then the full menu can be for the evening. Otherwise I truly recommend this place ! Staff were all friendly too! read more

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Stopped by IT Italy for happy hour to celebrate a friend's birthday and it ended up being such a cute little spot on Las Olas. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed with a great vibe and a playlist that made the whole experience feel elevated yet relaxed. We tried pretty much everything on the happy hour menu, grilled octopus, tuna tartare, burrata & arugula salad, and the crab cake. The absolute stars of the show were the tuna tartare and the burrata salad. Both were super fresh, flavorful, and the kind of dishes you immediately want another order of. The octopus and crab cake were good too, but those first two definitely stole the spotlight. The drinks were pretty basic and nothing really memorable, but the friendly and attentive staff made up for it. We were the only ones sitting inside at the time, so service was extra attentive which we appreciated. Overall, such a charming spot for happy hour bites and catching up with friends. I'd definitely come back to try their full dinner menu next time. read more

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Two words. Dark and sexy. That is exactly how I would describe this place, dark and sexy. Once you first walk in, there's candles and dim lights - everyone is dressed in black, there are mirrors all over but it absolutely works and is beautiful! We were greeted almost immediately. I do appreciate this as there was no one manning the hostess station nor was there a "please wait to be seated" sign. She also let us pick out where we wanted to sit which was nice. Once our waiter arrived he didn't introduce himself or really go over the menu but we usually do our research before visiting a restaurant so it wasn't that big of deal. I could imagine to someone that is completely lost this would probably be frustrating having to ask. Now let's really get to the meat and potatoes, I ordered a Havana Hookah which was amazing and lasted the duration of stay without being harsh or dying out! For drinks I got my normal Sidecar which actually falls into my top 5 best ever tasted and my friend got a Passion Fruit Margarita, really tasty. For apps, we shared an order of calamari which we both agreed was just okay, and needed more flavor. The star of the show was the main dish for both of us. The fettuccini carbonara was delicious, shrimp was added as well really but something about the smoked pancetta really brought out the flavors! My friend got a normal shrimp pasta but I didn't enjoy that plate as much, I think the acid was too potent. Overall, I would come back maybe on a weekend and on a full stomach. The drinks were amazing and so was the ambiance but this is somewhere you go when you want a quick bite, shisha, and a drink. read more

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Overall, had a fantastic experience. I got the fettuccine carbonara with chicken, which was fantastic. They give large portions and easy to go boxes to take home any extras. It was very clean with great ambience inside, I loved the plants everywhere. Great service as well. They even have a little button at the table that you push when you need a server to come back to the table. Will definitely come back! read more

IT Italy - Fettuccine carbonara with chicken - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The drinks here are great! However if you're looking for authentic fine dining italian food, this is not the best spot. The ravioli I got tasted a little al dente. For the price, I'd rather go down to miami and go to a true authentic italian night. However for location purposes, it's definitely a nice night out for drinks as it's close by to so many places read more

IT Italy - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Stopped by for some drinks and hookah. Inside is such a vibe, from the bar, to the decor, to the bathrooms. Alex took care of us at the bar. He was knowledgeable and knows his stuff. Drinks and hookah 10/10. The hookah was smooth, it didn't burn fast and finally the flavors tasted like what was promoted! read more

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An Italian restaurant in Fort Lauderdale with a South Beach vibe with another confusing name "IT ITALY." There were two impressive nutcracker statues guarding both sides of the entrance with green and red garland decorations hovering above. Happy Hour Monday - Friday 11am - 6pm? How is this my first visit? The bartender was lacking charisma at first, but she warmed up quickly and had cocktails with interesting discussions. The brightly lit bar is definitely the focal point of the restaurant perfectly situated upon entry. An obvious traditional Italian red and black color scheme on the extensive covered outside patio. The bathroom doors were gender designated by black & white murals of Sophia Loren and Don Vito Corleone was an interesting detail (see pics). The men's bathroom was spotless, almost providing a shiney glow from the lighting. The black on black contemporary decor was breathtaking with floor to ceiling large pitted tiles. The back of the door had a mural of Gregory Peck which continued the retro movie theme. Another unique restaurant on the Las Olas strip with lots of conversational detail. read more

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Wow! This team is the best! We decided to celebrate our Christmas dinner here. We had a large party so I knew this might be tricky. The team gave us a little button that we could press anytime we needed assistance. Super helpful! We started with apps. The meatballs were amazing! The bruschetta was fresh. I decided to order the special which was described as linguine pasta and a steak. However, when it came out, it was basically pasta mixed with bites of steak. That wasn't what I wanted nor did it taste as good as it sounded. I quickly pivoted to the Italian which was a ribeye meal with potatoes and a side salad. The team put my order in and it came out quickly. Appreciative for sure! The ribeye was juicy. Not too fatty, it also had sautéd mushrooms on top! read more

IT Italy - Pasta special with steak - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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I came here for a hoohak and left with an experience. Good hookah and food. The music and decor was really nice they had Versace on the tables to the bathroom. Service was great food came out at a decent time and was delicious I liked their churrasco specials it was filling. Overall a nice vibe. read more

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Nice Italian restaurant on Las Olas with a classy bar. Came here with my hubby to try the cocktails. The bartender was not busy and a little cold at first but we woke her up quickly and our visit was perfect. The Happy Hour menu had good offerings at low prices. The bartender made an excellent Aperol Spritz which is strangely not mixed well at a lot of bars. The outside patio is beautiful large enough to accommodate large groups. No manager in sight but the bartender made our experience fun. read more

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I've been here a few times. The restaurant is very cute with a nice ambiance inside. Kind of like indoor/outdoor. But whenever I go, it's totally empty. They do offer happy hour drinks and food every day, but the hookah is VERY expensive. $75. They should offer half price hookah for happy hour, I'm sure it would beef up traffic. We had crab cake, octopus, and tuna tartar. Octopus was a little fishy but everything else was ok. The bartender was nice. read more

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I was staying at the Riverside Hotel on Las Olas Blvd for a few days before getting on the Crystal Serenity for a 20-day cruise around the Caribbean. I was walking around the river and up and down Las Olas Blvd and ran into this restaurant on Las Olas. It was early (11:30am) so the place was deserted. I started with two Monkey 47 gin & tonics ($19ea) while I perused their menu. My server, Sofia, informed me about a fresh lobster special ... sold! I didn't ask how much, perhaps I should have as it was $65. I ordered a split of Moet champagne ($36) as the lobster was a luxurious dish. Wow, the lobster head and tail were placed on the plate with the creamy fettuccine and lobster meat was placed in the middle. A visual and olfactory treat! The champagne was a perfect complement to the dish. I finished my meal with a double espresso ($8). Everything was delicious! I really enjoyed my meal at IT! Italy. The meal was expensive, resulting in a 4-star rating. Still, I can recommend it! read more

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The serious not impressed with my experience here the drinks were great but the service was horrible

It's a cute spot. If you're in the area and looking for a spot to have a drink and some apps it's worth it. It's cute, fancy and a swanky outdoor space to people watch and drink some great cocktails. read more

Could improve on food and services. Pizza was mid and not worth 20 dollars as well as Parmesan truffle fries. Service was not too good either. read more

IT Italy - Pepperoni pizza - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Food - 1; Quality - 1; Freshness - 1. Had to send back the branzino was awful and very fishy. Never sent back a fish in my life. Chicken came out burnt. Flatbread was awful. If you want poor quality bar food with a bill of $150 for a mother and young son you come here! And they add tip without telling you. read more

We chose meatball spaghetti, meatballs, burrata pizza, and pappardelle. Everything was absolutely delicious. The portions were generous and very filling. The ambiance of the place was also beautiful. Thank you to the friendly and helpful staff read more

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A fabulous experience! Food was wonderful but it is clearly one of the best happy hours in town. Alex is a great bartender and knows the craft well. We tried every food item on the happy hour menu and it was all amazing. Our entrees were also fantastic! Thanks for the recommendations Alex! read more

I'll start with the positives: My waitress was a total sweetheart! The drinks are very delicious especially the butterfly haze and the cucumber gin drink. The tres leches cake was also phenomenal skip the ice cream that comes with it cause it tastes like skim milk. As for the food ? Worst Italian food ever. I kid you not the vodka pasta tastes like a weight watchers tv dinner. Watery with no flavor. If it wasn't for the drinks and dessert I'd say this restaurant was created to be a downtown money grab. If you're looking to hangout it's cool, stay clear if you're hungry! read more

IT Italy - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Can I give more stars? I don't think i've ever been to a restaurant that gives THIS type of service. Amazing service from the second you walk by. My gf and I usually come here for hookahs and chill vibes. This time we had a Cesar salad and the octopus which were amazing. The expresso martini was on point! It was my gf birthday and we had told the waitress after we paid... he mentioned he will bring out lights but never did he forgot, which was the down side. But service and drinks topped it off. read more

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From the atmosphere to their food, IT Italy is the spot to hangout with friends or your other half. I really enjoy their drinks as well and the service is very friendly and they always making sure you are always taken care of. 100% recommend them. read more

Two "top" shelf Long Island Ice Teas. Over $100. What made it top shelf, I asked. They used "Bacardi." Give me a break. read more

IT Italy - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Joni was the best. Excellent service and wonderful food. I've came a couple times in the past and I will be coming back. Joni was very attentive and friendly. Thank you! read more

IT Italy - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Immediately when you walk in the place and decor is beautiful. The feel it gives off is fancy although it's casual. They have outdoor seating and indoor. The music is like club music and it makes sense because it seems to turn into a late night bar after dinner. The service was great. They seemed to have a need to turn tables around quickly because everything was fast. They seated us very fast, brought our drinks and food fast as well. The place is pricey so be prepared to spend money at least $200 for everything, however they get 4 stars because for an Italian restaurant they were not able to make bolognese which my husband I thought was interesting. The tiramisu is honestly the best I've had in Florida and the best I've had in a while. It was perfectly moist. read more

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Felipe is the best bartender in the world. he is so nice and he knows a lot about the menu and accommodates very well.

A fun, spacious place with great vibes! IT is equal parts hookah bar and restaurant, and really good at both. Great music playing, good shareable food, minimal wait time, perfect location on the Main Street of town... 5 out of 5, despite the competition up and down the street. Service is pleasant and efficient. They know their regulars and treat them well. Good spot for groups and dates. Parking may be a bit of a pain during peak nights, but you should be able to find something in the area quickly enough. read more

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The food was good and not great. The price was high and not responsible and an auto gratuity always turns me off. Make it memorable and people will tip. You need to make your people earn it and not take it for granted. They add an auto 15% tip and the machine still asks for a tip at the end. Double tip I think not! I think they are looking for people not to notice. read more

Nice Valentine Day dinner. The food was very good flavorful, but our entrees were somewhat cold. We all enjoyed our meals otherwise. Service was excellent. Love the button to push for service if you needed your attendant. It wasn't loud so it was easy to have a conversation. Difficult to find parking so we opted for Valet parking. read more

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Me and the hubby had Xmas dinner here. First thing, they have a service button to call your server. That was kinda neat. It worked too, our server came right over with steak knives! All our food was brought out in record time and was really good. Octopus, husband said it was great. We shared the crab cake, what ever sauce they put it on,, wow. I usually have a couple bites and leave it to him to finish it up, we kinda fought over the last pieces this time. Shared the chicken marsala, awesome. Creme brulee for desert, another dish knocked out of the park. It's a little loud, like a night club atmosphere, I like a lively restaurant though. Yes it's pricey but it was worth it. Definitely will be back for another holiday or birthday. read more

Has incredible atmosphere and drinks. My favorite drink was the French martini. Great service and very kind servers. Felipe was the best bartender. read more

Honest review... a bit pricey but sooooooo worth it. The service was immaculate. Our waiter was very attentive and so nice, very warm and welcoming. The other waiters/waiteress even came to check on us & offered if we needed anything. Drinks were good and the food, omg the food was delicious. We did hookah and it was the smoothest hookah I have ever had lol. Definitely can't wait to come back. Ooh and it's decorated for Christmas, super cute read more

IT Italy - Chicken parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Stopped in on a whim after a boat tour. Tasty and good priced lunch menu! Cute and clean patio and nice staff read more

IT Italy - Pesto gnocchi and Pinot Grigio on a nice patio - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

One word...Amazing..The Happy hour was truly a joy from the get go. Johnny our server a "keeper" friendly, knew the menu and the drinks, the bartender brings the drink and explains it to you. The price is right. Come and enjoy read more

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The bartender, Felipe, was the best! He was very friendly and knowledgeable! The drinks he made were great

Pros: Beautiful place! The ambiance and aesthetics definitely is a 10/10. Our servers were great too! And yes yes yes to the drinks. CONS: The Food! Extremely mediocre. I ordered their lobster pasta special, the pasta was bland and had no salt and the lobster as well. The flavor profile was definitely not there. My boyfriend and friend had the chicken parmigiana and the chicken was over done and again, no flavor but the burnt coating. Our other friends had a salmon bowl and another chicken dish. And those were not up to par as well. All in all, it was not worth the money. read more

IT Italy - Lobster Pasta - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Service here is usually excellent. Food I have tasted here has always been on point. I love going here when I can. The prices are pretty steep but of course thats expected in the area but you do get what you pay for. Ambiance I can say is classy and sophisticated. Nice upscale vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. Restaurant is not so big but very nice. read more

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To preface this review - we did not eat. We just came for drinks and be really enjoyed it. It's a really fun and lively place. The bar is beautiful. Has a lot of greenery in the place and mirrors which make it feel bigger. They have a large outdoor area as well and even the indoors feel like you are outdoors due to the large windows. The drinks are decent and service was great. There was a DJ playing music towards the end of the night which was fantastic. Overall, I would recommend this place for anyone looking for an after dinner night cap. read more

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Beautiful decor, hip spot & w dj on a Saturday night! We came here specifically for just a few cocktails w friends. We had already had dinner at all el Vez and had just left the Palm Room. The palm room has amazing cocktails & very reasonably priced! We waited about 10 to 15 minutes before someone came to wait on us. We actually almost left. I asked the server to make me just say skinny spicy Marg w no agave. After two failed attempts the margarita was still very sweet and not spicy at all. Everyone else's drinks were just kinda meh & over priced. We left shortly after. Can't say I'll be back since they can't even make a skinny spicy margarita. read more

IT Italy - Supposed to be a skinny spicy margarita - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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The ambiance is very good, nice vibe and music. Service was great and the short rib ravioli is a hit.

Nice Italian restaurant clearly visible on Las Olas strip. Cute date night vibes at night. If you want to hear your company I would recommend outside seating. Otherwise, inside seating has nice dim lighting with dine-in seats and a bar area - the caveat is that the music is pretty loud. The outside patio seats have a "service" button easily accessible in case you need to reach your server. Emilia was a gracious server to us. We shared an app of fried calamari and a chicken parm entree. Both plates were very shareable and the chicken portion was rather larger than expected that also made it ideal for sharing. Recommended for dinner or quick drink at the bar! read more

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