Second time here and Jonathan always makes us feel so welcomed. He is honestly the best, so friendly and knowledgeable! We came here for our anniversary in October, and I couldn't believe he remembered us. He gave us a complimentary dessert and limoncello for my partner's birthday. The pesto pine nut gnocchi, oxtail risotto, bread and olive oil/olive/garlic dip were fabulous once again. Cannot wait to return. Love this place and the care they put into the service and presentation of every meal. Just amazing! read more

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I had a great experience during Dine Out Lauderdale. Or group ordered many things off the menu and all our dishes or excellence. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff was friendly and the environment was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their regular menu prices are also reasonable outside of the Dine Out special. read more

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A taste of Italy in Fort Lauderdale... Parking: street parking available. It is inside a the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel Drinks: great Italian wine selection and full bar Food: I'd call it Italian fusion. There were six of us and we tried the rigatoni pasta, pizza and branzino. Everyone loved everything. Service: great server. He also gave us free Limoncello shots before we left. Atmosphere/vibe: we went on a Saturday night and tried out the "Dine Out Fort Lauderdale" menu. They had a live bad. Great looking place and vibe but it was only 20% full Age group: 30's and up Bathroom: clean Return:sure but not in a huge rush read more

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I'm behind on my reviews. My wife and I were visiting Fort Lauderdale, and I had a craving for Italian food. The food was excellent!! The scallops were perfectly cooked, sweet and succulent. The parsnip it was served on was delicious. The bread with the dip was to die for. Olive oil and fresh herbs with warm bread were excellent. My wife enjoyed her pasta. The beef carpaccio was delicious. I could use more capers. The oxtail risotto was okay. Something about the risotto I didn't like: I think a mushroom risotto would go better. It is good. It could be better. Our waiter, Jonathan, made some recommendations. He was excellent and attentive. Matteo, who was assisting, was on it as well. Great duo!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We are outside because it's nice out. The weather was really good that evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're in the area, I recommend visiting. read more

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If you are looking for great Italian food in Fort Lauderdale-LOOK NO FURTHER! Everything we had was spectacular - bolognese, sage/brown butter ravioli, mussels and calamari, and meat pizza were the highlights of our evening. Our server, Nair, was awesome, very attentive, and knew the menu like the back of her hand. We finished with the tiramisu and all left with smiles on our faces! read more

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This place is an amazing. You'll love the vibe with the pool view. Located in the Kimpton Fort Lauderdale & and about two block from the main strip it's perfectly located with great food. The service is amazing. They are extremely attentive and they will anticipate your needs. Thank you, Johnathan, Emily. Gio, Daniel, Richardo, Steven . You're welcome in advance. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]LaFuga has a lot going for it: a warm atmosphere, attentive staff, and a menu that reads like it's auditioning for a Mediterranean romance novel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Naturally, I dove in. I started with the grilled octopus and cannellini beans--always a risk if the kitchen doesn't know its way around a tentacle. Fortunately, LaFuga does. The octopus was tender, flavorful, and seasoned like it had just come back from a summer abroad. A great start. For entrées, I went with the shrimp over homemade pasta and the swordfish. Credit where it's due: the seafood is where LaFuga really shines. Both the shrimp and swordfish were cooked exactly right--moist, perfectly seasoned, and confidently plated. If the meal had ended there, this review might've turned into a standing ovation. But then... the pasta. And while the menu proudly labeled it "homemade," I'm not sure it was quite "ready to leave the house." It was noticeably hard--whether from undercooking or an identity crisis, who can say? Let's just say the texture was more "al dente... and then some." To be clear, nothing was bad--it just felt like two different kitchens made the dish, and only one of them had read the recipe. All in all, LaFuga is worth a visit for the seafood alone. If they can get the pasta to stop pretending it's auditioning for a role as a firm mattress, they'll really be onto something. read more

La Fuga is a hidden gem in Fort Lauderdale. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We enjoyed wine and the excellent singer on Thursday night and an exceptional breakfast on Friday morning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be trying dinner on a return visit. The breakfast menu had some very unique food choices. We both had the egg breakfast which was fresh and very tasty. All items were high quality and the price was $12. The service was friendly and prompt. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior dining area has a nice vibe and there is also outdoor seating near the pool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend La Fuga and will be back. read more

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The food and service here were great! Our waiter was very helpful and the food came out relatively fast. The bruschetta was delicious, and the waiter made sure there was enough of it for all of us in the group (4). The gnocchi was also delicious. I do wish there were more vegetarian options, or options to make food vegetarian but otherwise a great time! read more

La Fuga - Gnocchi della Casa - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Place was deserted on a Thursday night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Best thing was the aperol spritz for $9. Worst was the linguine with white clam sauce that was mostly and oddly chewy razor clams. Both the octopus and branzino and dip for the bread tasted the same. So if you don't love puttanesca, you will be disappointed. We should have been told it was all the same and we would have chosen differently. Prices are high. The 4th dish was forgotten by the wait staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Hard to believe since no one else was there for at least the first hour we were.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So many great options in the area. Sorry we do not understand the glowing reviews. read more

La Fuga - Linguini with whit clam sauce. Meh - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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La Fuga GOOD: Excellent sides, pasta and sauces. Steve provided wonderful, dedicated service BAD: Price for the entree quality, [[HIGHLIGHT]]some entrees fell flat and although new, the restaurant could use a moderate, modern makeover[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were surfing Yelp and decided to try La Fuga, an Italian-focused menu with some seafood. We all enjoyed the veggie sides including the brussel sprouts and brocolini. My diners pasta with clams and and meat sauce was very good. On the downside, my chicken dish was over cooked and dry despite the dunking of sauce. For 26$ it was barely a thigh, maybe a quarter at best. Our party reported the cheese wasn't fully melted on the pizza. Prices are generally very steep with veggie sides running between 7-9$ [[HIGHLIGHT]]Finally, it sounds picky but the dining space is wide open so the very old dining floor really stands out giving it an older, dining hall feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]A strip with good sythetic wood flooring would work wonders and compliment the beautiful frontal view of the pool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I can't say enough amazing things about this restaurant! The ambiance, the food and the service were all fabulous! Steven, our bartender, anticipated our every need. All of their mixers are made in house, (by Steven himself.). We lucked up and came in during happy hour (on a Saturday!) and were able to order some delicious small bites at a great price! We had the slider and meat and margherita pizzas. While chatting with Steven, he learned about my past love of SATC and cosmopolitans. He gave me a taste of the best Cosmo I have ever had! I highly recommend it! The next time I'm in town, we'll definitely be back to La Fuga for their delicious food and wonderful service. read more

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Jonathan gave great service and has awesome menu knowledge the food came out so quickly and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience is wonderful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We loved it. read more

La Fuga - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Restaurant staff was really friendly and helpful with recommendations. Amazing food! Oxtail risotto was amazing! Bread and anchovies olive pate was read more

The food was delicious. The staff were so kind and polite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had our dinner outside. It was a beautiful night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend the chocolate torte. I would definitely go back. read more

La Fuga - Chocolate torte - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The food was so delicious here! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They had live music on the night that we came.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a nice patio area right in front of the pool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Even if we were not staying at the hotel in which this restaurant is in called the Kimpton shore break, I would definitely come back. read more

A wonderful dining experience. Nestled in the Kimpton Shorebreak. A lovely space with a modern aesthetic with 1950s flair. Our amazing bartender/server, Steven, whipped up some tasty drinks while suggesting some of his personal favorite dishes from the kitchen. We kicked things off with the Italian mojito and the butterfly pea flower spritz. Both were light and refreshing drinks that leaned toward the sweet side. We started with the fresh baked bread and house made tapenade with oil and balsamic, which was so yummy and a good omen for the meal to come. . We ordered the Calamari and Mussels, the oxtail risotto, and the prosciutto and fig pizza. Everything was fantastic. The calamari and mussels were cooked to perfection. The oxtail risotto was incredible. The oxtail was so tender. The Barolo reduction was so rich. The risotto was perfectly al dente with just the tight amount of bite to it. This is not always the case, most of the time when I order this is comes out mushy. The pizza was a grand slam. Very nice crust with fresh pesto paired with the salty bites of prosciutto with pops of sweetness from the figs and the goat cheese with creamy unctuousness that brings the whole pie together. Overall an amazing experience top to bottom. The food, service and atmosphere were fantastic. Shout out to Steven the bartender for making it a wonderful evening. read more

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Such amazing service... and killer food and drinks. Would absolutely come back. Server Gio was outstanding and so attentive to ALL of my allergies. read more

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Steven waited on my wife and I and was the best dining experience we've had in a long time. From his hand crafted drinks to my wife mentioning her gluten allergy and bringing her gluten free bread and going over the menu with her was phenomenal!!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant had a great relaxing feel and the food was also great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If anyone is looking for a top notch restaurant with the best bartender in Fort Lauderdale this is it!!!! read more

Another neighborhood gem Great food, great people, good prices. Definitely going to be one of my go to's.

We loved La Fuga! Great food, great service! I had the bolognese and caprese salad which was yummy! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside was very cute and served up an authentic Italian meal![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Came here on a Wednesday for a coworker's farewell party & I had recommended this spot for its $10 martini night. Happy hour is okay...not to be rude but the sizes for the meals on the HH menu is laughable, literally we all did. $5 for less than 5 bites on the caprese salad, same with the bruschetta, $3 for 3 baby tomatoes on one piece of toast. $7 slider was very good and I'd say priced decent. Pizzas are their saving grace because the pistachio one was killer & at a reasonable price. Service is decent with a hint of sass, one of our party members asked if they could pay and our bartender responded "well a couple people from your party already did so", mind you we were the only people at the bar with maybe 4 tables max in the restaurant. For the most part they were nice but that comment caught me off guard. I found this place to come on a weekend during jazz so would love to come back and hope for a better bang for my buck. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful space & all drink and food were presented beautifully.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

La Fuga - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Ambiance was romantic and nice and service was pretty good. We found some small flies in the ravioli, and when we told them about this, they kindly offered to give us a new dish. The pastas, however, were underwhelming. The pasta seemed to be a bit overcooked, and the sauce was average. read more

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We loved La Fuga! We were visiting Fort Lauderdale for Easter and had dinner here on Saturday night. We have two teenagers, one is a vegetarian and the other is a picky eater. Both loved their meals and so did we. My husband had the snapper which he loved and I had the carpaccio which was light and perfectly seasoned. The service was friendly and easy going. If you are looking for great Italian, this is the place to go! read more

Went to La Fuga for a pre-cruise, I'm on vacation meal. Mainly because they had grouper on the menu (online). Get there, seated promptly, service is excellent. No grouper on the menu? Waiter says it's been taken off (and two months later it's still on the online menu? Suggest you call ahead if that's what you want to see if it's on the menu. Ok fine. I ordered the grilled octopus with cannellini beans which was very nice; perfectly cooked. For my main since they didn't have grouper I ordered the dentice all a genovese (seared snapper). Was a little dry (overdone) and honestly, I thought it would have a little more flavor with capers and artichokes but not really. Disappointing. But: I also ordered the roasted Brussels sprouts, and they were PHENOMENAL! The truffle honey really accents the flavor of the Brussels sprouts. By far the highlight of the meal. Ambiance was nice, low-key dark and moody. Fairly quiet, too; even with a big party "outside" the main dining it was quiet. And service was, as I said, exceptional. I'd rather give 3.5 stars but that's not an option. I would go back. read more

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We stayed at the hotel Here for the night and ended up having drinks before our event, late dinner/drinks here after our event and even got up the next morning and had breakfast here. For dinner, we split the filet meal and it was one of the best we've ever had. Drinks and food were delicious and the staff were overly kind and friendly. Nicole was our bartender and was sweet, friendly, and attentive. At breakfast, Akash was our server and he was more than kind and welcoming. Try the limoncello! read more

La Fuga - Limoncello - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Exceptional service. They checked on us after everything. Fresh cucumber slices offered to our water. Free bread service with olive tapenade. Meal was delicious and reasonably priced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside by the pool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We are staying at this hotel. We went down for the Friday "social hour" and asked about where we could sit to enjoy our wine. Because it was Valentine's Day they were extremely busy. However, they did have one table that could seat a party of six that was available. Our group was 4 so they let us sit there, and we proceeded to order food for dinner. Everything was delicious, and we received roses for Valentine's Day. Service was very attentive and food was very tasty! read more

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A 5 minute walk away from our Condo on Birch Road , and one Block from Ft. Lauderdale Beach , I was hoping it would be good in this cozy place in the Shorebreak Hotel. It isn't just good, it's Fantastic!!! Great service from Frank the Mgr , and our server Dani. One of the best Caesar Salads I've ever had, as well as a Pear Kale Salad that was tremendous. Superb Artisanal Eggplant and Ricotta Pizza , that was exceptional. Lemon Cello aperitif, on the house after Dinner !! Don't miss it ! When you find it, you'll be happy you did! read more

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Awesome tasting food. Had many dishes. Returned twice during our stay. Among the best Italian restaurants have been to from a food taste experience. read more

A lovely warm Florida evening at a local hotel brought us here for dinner. The wait staff was attentive and we were seated quickly without a reservation. After we spent a few minutes with the menu we chose 2 pasta dishes. I had the frute' de mar and my girlfriend had the Bolognese. Both lacked a lot of flavor but were ok. My dish had less seafood than I expected. After red pepper flakes and some salt we were able to enjoy our dinners. On the plus side, the wage staff was very accommodating and brought me gluten-free bread. Later, the live music started, and it was quite nice. Overall, a nice experience, but nothing special. Yes I would go back and try it again. read more

Inside the Shorebreak Resort, La Fuga was called by many a hidden gem in the area. The dining area is spacious but dimly lit. I came around 6 pm on a Monday, and it was pretty empty. I ordered the Espresso Martini, and I was impressed they used Casamigos Reposado instead of the traditional vodka. I thoroughly enjoyed it before and with my meal. For my meal I ordered the Raviolini all'Aragosta Fra Diavolo. Hands down the best lobster raviolini I've ever had. The spice from the fra diavlo sauce paired well with the lobster (stuffed inside the raviolini and chunks in the center of the plate). I was also given bread that when dipped in the diavlo sauce was scrumptious. Since it didn't come with any sides, I ordered the roasted brussel sprouts. The pairing with hazelnuts and truffle honey blew my mind how delicious it was. I'm glad it was such a large portion so I had some to take home. To end the night I was given a complimentary Limoncello. As much of a lemon fan as I am, I probably won't try this again lol. I found it extremely bitter. If you're in the Fort Lauderdale Beach area, stopping here needs to be on your list of places to try! read more

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I had been meaning to check out La Fuga for awhile now. Located inside the Kimpton Shorebreak hotel, this restaurant has a lovely decor and a view of the courtyard pool. And on this Saturday night, there was a jazz duo playing which only added to the nice ambiance. We sat at the nearly empty bar and ordered drinks and dinner. The drinks came up quickly and were well poured. I wish I could say the same about our food. It wasn't that busy so I was surprised by how long the food took to come up. Even the bartender keep going in the back to check what had happened as there was a huge lag time. We waited so long to eat that the jazz duo had stopped playing and packed up before our food came. By this time we were so hungry so we flagged down a busser to ask for some bread, which when it came was hot and delicious but we didn't want to fill up on that but of course we did. At about the same time the bread arrived so did my appetizer of Tartare de Tonno (tuna tartare) which was quite good! When the food finally arrived, it smelled great and tasted even better. I had the Tagliatelle Bolognese for my entree (bolognese is my go to in most Italian restaurants as it gives me a basis for comparison) and my friend had the Veal Milanese. The problem was it came so late we ate very little of it and took it home for another night (that darn bread!). This should have been a 5 star review as the food was good when it came out and was great as leftovers. This must have been an off night as I do not see any service/pacing issues in any of the other reviews. Too bad for us. read more

La Fuga - Tagliatelle Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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I can not for the life of me figure out why this restaurant was nearly empty upon our arrival. It is a bit off of the beach path, a block or two, but serves absolutely fantastic authentic Italian. I was delighted to find out the pasta was house made. The restaurant is located inside the Kimpton and has a stunning midcentury modern vibe with its centerpiece being a gorgeous bar. All is accented by the beautiful scenery of the pool outside. The service from start to finish was attentive and polite. I was not a fan of the espresso martini, I think the orange essence was too much for me. The food, however, was impressive. We started with the scallops, which were perfectly cooked and seasoned beautifully. The pastas we ordered were large portioned and exceptional in taste. Highly recommend to fix that Italian craving. read more

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Very good vibes here. We sat outside by the pool for dinner in a relaxing setting. Perfect after flying all day! Our server was great and so was the food. The pizza with the goat cheese was excellent! The bread was delicious! The bolognese was delicious and the Caesar salad yummy! There were 3 of us and we all shared with some to take home. The prices are reasonable too! read more

La Fuga - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Food was delicious and the service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They really do a lot with a small space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bustling atmosphere but still intimate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] An unexpected pleasant surprise. And I thought it was also a great value. read more

I would call this the best Italian food I have had in my life. They perfect seafood such as beautiful lobster ravioli and excellent mussels to classic Italian dishes such as bolognese. This is a restaurant I would go far out of my way to try and the excellent service is just a cherry on top. read more

La Fuga never disappoints. We went back last night for our third time for my wife's birthday dinner. Everything was amazing. Attentive service, relaxing atmosphere, and great food! Our waiter Javier Ricardo was great! We can't wait to come back again. read more

La Fuga - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Great ambiance, service and 5-star food The polo sauce was excellent, with lots of both green and black olives... a bit spicy. My wife said her kale salad was the best she ever had. Our waitress Maria-Anna was very nice and handled our extra requests completely read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Really cool setting for the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely ask about their rooftop bar, it's amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

La Fuga - Rooftop Bar - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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