Food is good. Wine selection is poor. Don't go there for the wine. Service is very friendly. Think…read morea New York local Italian joint. Prices are very moderate. Clientele is very much local. Overall good vibe.

Zuccarelli is always a must visit. The food is great and in a convenient location wherever you are…read morein Pompano Beach. This place hardly ever fails. The staff is so kind and if there is a hiccup they fix it. We just had an amazing pizza ( with anchovies) and salad- get the creamy Italian dressing. Ranch dressing - what is that? Creamy Italian, baby!

Sea Mario has been bookmarked on my Yelp for over a year. While trying to make some Valentine's…read moreplans, my husband asked where I wanted to go, and I immediately thought of this restaurant. Even a few weeks in advance, Valentine's Day was already booked, so we made a reservation for Valentine's eve. This is not a restaurant I would come to without a reservation because I saw people get turned away. Located in an unassuming little strip mall, you would never know that there is a sparkling gem of a place tucked in the middle of the shops. Parking can be a little tricky, but we were able to snag a spot in front. Inside, this quaint restaurant has such welcoming decor in black-and-white with some accent colors. There are lots of little knickknacks and decorations from Italy. When we entered, we were greeted by one of the owners, Nadia. We had a short wait before our table was ready. When seated, Nadia went over all the specials and answered our questions regarding her recommendations on the menu. Her husband, Mario, also assists with serving. He also greeted us later during our dinner to check in about our meal. Now let's get to the heart of this review...the food. As someone with Sicilian heritage, I have been fortunate to visit Italy and have had some pretty amazing fresh seafood and pasta dishes there. And of course, I've had wonderful Italian restaurant experiences here as well. But I have to say, Sea Mario tops the list. Before I discuss the food menu, I just want to point out they have an extensive wine list. The menu offers several selections whether one is vegetarian, wants steak/lamb instead of pasta, or has come here for the dishes 'di mare.' We started off with an appetizer. Arancini rice balls with mushrooms and cheese. The Arancini balls flanked a bowl of stracciatella cheese. This was a special appetizer not on the regular menu. It was fantastic and dare I say luxurious? (Please put in on the regular menu!) For our main courses, my husband had the Fettuccini Florida Golden Crab & Scallops. It was Caribbean Italian fusion inspired with a flavorful, but not (hot) spicy, pasta sauce. I opted for the Maine Lobster Catalana. I have had my share of seafood pasta dishes throughout my life, but when this entree was placed in front of me, the aroma was so fragrant that I knew I was in for something special. The pasta sauce was made with high-quality tomatoes and caramelized onions (which I think really aided this sauce and made it different). The dish had clams and, of course, succulent lobster tail and the claw meat. The lovely aroma was not a tease because the dish tasted excellent. If having freshly made pasta with lobster sounds appealing to you, this is the dish to get. (They make their own pasta and the seafood is very fresh.) We ended our meal by sharing a fresh cannoli. The shell was not hard like a typical cannoli, rather it had the consistency of a doughnut. The ricotta filling with pistachio was absolutely out of this world. The plate was beautifully decorated with a berry drizzle in the shape of a seahorse. As you can tell, I'm pretty smitten with Sea Mario. I definitely want to return to this romantic restaurant for our anniversary later this year. Thank you for the incredible service and dishes.

It's intimate, well appointed, and you can actually hear the person your with. I think many people…read morethere, customers speak Italian, as there's a friendship between them, and Mario, and the help. The service is excellent, and the servers do a fine job. I tried to book online for 6:30, but couldn't, so called, and was told there's on table of two. Now the food: We had a lobster bisque, with a cream and light. Tomato taste, and some real lobster. Excellent. Mussels were large, and a bit gamey, nice light sauce. good. Had a sausage, finely cut up, and made with a pan fried topping and cheese and nice red sauce. Good I wanted pasta and garlic oil and butter. Also wanted veal and eggplant parmigiana . Neither on the menu. And no can have. Had a cannoli to go. Excellent wine menu. Two of us about $100. I'll come back because nice atmosphere

Di Farina - A True Hidden Gem!…read more Visited Di Farina for a company dinner tonight, and I am so glad I did! This is one of those hidden gems you almost don't want to share, just so there's always a table waiting for you. We started with a spread of appetizers: grilled octopus, garlic shrimp, fried burrata with arugula, and perfectly layered potatoes topped with braised short rib and fonduta. Every single dish was incredible--I honestly can't pick a favorite, though the short ribs stole my heart. For mains, I had the osso buco with pappardelle (their pastas are all freshly made in-house, and you can taste the difference). Our table also enjoyed the branzino, which was deboned tableside, the massive squid ink seafood linguini (so loaded with seafood you could barely see the pasta), and a rich, creamy carbonara that was perfectly balanced. Desserts were the perfect finale: tiramisu, cheesecake, and a refreshing lemon sorbetto, each as good as the last. The service was flawless, and the entire staff is Italian, adding to the authentic charm of the experience. Di Farina has officially become my new go-to spot for Italian nights. 10/10 on food, service, and atmosphere--can't wait to return!

Is this a pasta shop? A restaurant? Well it tuns out it is both! This unassuming place on…read moreAtlantic is home to some really good Italian food and excellent service. You park in the back and enter along the bar. The intimate seating area faces the street. On this night I was late in joining some of my friends so I ordered simply, spaghetti carbonara which is always my Italian "go to". Combined with a lovely Cabernet, my dinner was like eating in a small trattoria in Italy. I like that they give you a choice of handmade pasta and toppings to choose from. We also got some complimentary cannolis which made me smile. Oh, and if you want some pasta to take home? Go to their attached shop and pick it up. Your restaurant receipt will give you 10% off if you use it within 7 days. Di Farina is that place that you need to add to your regular rotation of restaurants. It's just that unique of a place!

Let's just start with the location, right on the intercoastal! Boats cruising by, super fun! When…read moreyou walk in, the open space is very inviting with an unobstructed view straight through to the wide open outside area. Now we can skip to the food! We had an eggplant appetizer that could have served as my main! Three thick eggplant pieces, fried with mozzarella and tomato. SO GOOD! We also got some of the must go-to; fried calamari. Big pieces, no filler, golden delicious!! I had linguine with white clam sauce and it was fantastic. Nice size clams pasta was perfect. We also had the lobster stuffed ravioli. My niece couldn't finish it so I was happy to oblige. It was also very tasty. HIGHLY recommend this spot! Great atmosphere, EXCELLENT FOOD!

I really wanted to eat here. I love the name of the place. I liked that it was on the water. Free…read moreparking is a good thing. The restaurant is really attractive. It looks great and I thought it looked better and different somehow from what I saw online. We got there early so they were not busy. Derek was our server and he was very polite and came around just the amount of times we needed him. I think he is an awesome server. The bread was served warm with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I liked that combination. Our entrees came out pretty fast. Maybe 12 to 15 minutes after we ordered. This makes me think the food is not freshly made. I would be happier waiting for my food. I ordered the penne alla gigi. The portion was huge!!! The flavor tasted really off. I absolutely love Italian food and am usually pretty forgiving if the food is not "amazing" The sauce was not good on this dish. I have never tasted anything like it.. The pancetta did not have much flavor. I sampled the chicken parmigiana and the spaghetti. The chicken parmesan was pretty good. It was cheesy. The sauce for the spaghetti was mediocre. I forgot to mention both dishes came out really hot which was appreciated. I ordered the limoncello cake and this was phenomenal. I thought it looked too yellow when it was placed in front of me. The taste was so delicious. It was not overly sweet, just perfect. I loved the whipped cream. My friend ordered the Ice Cream Sunday which is vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup. I sampled this too and it was ok, nothing special. Without the excellent service, views and just beauty of the restaurant this would have been 2 stars. My visit ended on the right note with the limoncello cake. In reality, I just wanted a delicious meal. I did not receive that and I did leave mostly disappointed. :(

Pasta And... continues to be one of my favorite special-occasion restaurants in South Florida. The…read moreambiance is elegant yet comfortable, and the service is consistently outstanding. I've been here several times over the years, but this was my dad's first visit, and it did not disappoint. We started with the bison tartare, scallops with sweet potato purée, and the meat and cheese board. Every appetizer was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. The scallops were perfectly cooked, and the charcuterie selection was excellent. For entrées, we shared the wild boar ragù, pumpkin ravioli with sausage, and the ossobuco. Each dish showcased the restaurant's attention to detail and commitment to quality ingredients. The wild boar ragù was rich and comforting, the pumpkin ravioli struck a great balance of sweet and savory, and the osso buco was tender and flavorful. Our waiter was fantastic, offering thoughtful wine pairing suggestions that complemented the meal perfectly. I make a point to come back at least once a year, and every visit reminds me why. Consistently phenomenal food, service, and atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Location is out-of-the-way but worth the drive. Pasta is…read moremade fresh daily, and the restaurant has a definite northern Italian cuisine and ambience. Service is impeccable and well worth the trip. Price is right. The restaurant, I understand, has been at this location since 1980. We will definitely frequent this restaurant more often.

Rocca Trattoria is on my watch list for 2025. 1st order was excellent. A Perfect pizza! Meat…read morelovers! I even ate the crust. That good.!Nothing is going to waste at this spot. Everything was perfect. The chicken parmigiana sandwich was one of my best. The chicken tasted great on the fresh roll , gooey cheese. Delivered hot to my home. Looking forward to trying more options. Happy New Year! Check them out.

Came here this evening because a friend suggested it. It's a very intimate setting. There are…read moreseveral small tables. You can see where the pizza is as well. We started with arancini & grilled octopus. Both really good. We were then given a sample of their cream of carrot soup. Very smooth & yummy. Hubby ordered the grouper special & I ordered lobster ravioli in a cream sauce. Very tasty & filling. We took some home for another meal. Definitely worth coming back to check out their lunch specials.