Parmesan Pete's is an absolute hidden gem in Naples. I ordered the veal chop Parmesan special and it was ginormous and truly to die for. The veal was paper-thin, incredibly tender, and still on the bone. It wasn't overly breaded at all, and it came with a side of pasta that made the portion even more impressive. The amount of cheese on top was perfect--just enough to enhance the dish without overpowering the veal itself. Beyond the food, the restaurant feels genuinely Italian--like being transported straight back to Florence. It's small, intimate, and cozy, with both indoor and outdoor seating options that make the experience even more special. Service here has and never will be a disappointment, you always feel like family! On a previous visit, I tried the lobster mac and cheese, and it was equally delightful and incredibly flavorful. I almost hesitate to recommend it because I don't want booking to get harder, but if you're ever visiting Naples, this is an absolute must-go. An unforgettable experience all around. read more

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Great little family owned Italian old school restaurant. Limited seating inside good sized outdoor seating. All of our dishes including Cavatelli broccoli rabe Rigatoni with sausage and Linguine with shrimp were amazing. Our server Johnnie was fantastic making us feel at home. Also ricotta cheesecake was a winner! All pastas homemade with the freshest ingredients. Definitely a must try read more

Parmesan Pete's Italian Kitchen - Cavatelli and Sausage - Italian Near Me - Naples, Florida

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A very welcoming restaurant with great food and first class service from John. This cozy family restaurant that's a Naples must visit.

It's been a few years since we have been here - and it truly is a wonderful, neighborhood gem. Upon entering and being quickly seated, we were quickly greeted by our energetic and friendly server who immediately took our drink order (a major plus in my book) and then gave us time to review the menu. We started with a very good truffle honey burrata with a few pieces of sliced hot zucchini and skinless tomatoes. We followed up with a very large and perhaps thickest! chicken parm I've ever had laden with what looked liked a lot of baked cheese (I hesitate to say it was only mozzarella but could be mistaken) with a bitter red sauce and a small dollop of linguine. It was good. We also had a linguine with meat sauce which too was good. We ended with a tartufo of chocolate and vanilla and a ricotta cheesecake. Tartufo was good - ricotta cheesecake not so good. Overall it was what we would call neighborhood fare. Regardless a great neighborhood type spot. I would call the food varied from 3 stars to 3.5 stars but encourage everyone to try. The portions are huge, service is great and it's definitely worth a try! Obviously being this popular says something! read more

After reading many reviews I decided that I had to try Parmesan Petes. I made a reservation and I was glad I did as it was busy! There was seating inside and outside, it seems more like a casual dining spot but it feels homey and like a great place to have a group dinner/lunch with friends and family. The staff was amazing, very attentive and often checked in on us. WE ordered the carpaccio, mussels, and the scallop linguine and we were blown away. Everything tasted fresh and the ingredients, we felt, were simple and spoke for themselves. The portions were great as well. We would def come back, we were pleased! read more

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Food is phenomenal. I've been multiple times and it always amazes. Service is great, ambiance is lovely. read more

Parmesan Pete's Italian Kitchen - Cannoli - Italian Near Me - Naples, Florida

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Having a meal at Parmesan Pete's is like being in a New York restaurant, the atmosphere is cozy and just right for sitting down to some delicious Italian food. They also offer a small section for outdoor dining. A recent lunch made me wish we had stopped by a year or two ago. They have both a lunch and dinner menu that is stuffed full of good Italian offerings. Hubs is usually picky about restaurants but he really enjoyed his sandwich, along with the cucumber and chi chi bean salad. After a few bites of that yummy salad, I was regretting not ordering it myself, the flavor was just right. He decided on a sandwich called The Italian, which was large and piled high with meats and sliced cheeses. My choice was the gnocchi pesto and it was delicious! Our server was very good and our food came out quickly. I would have loved to try their eggplant Parmesan, but will definitely order it next time. They have everything from appetizers to deserts along with many classic Italian dishes. This restaurant has tons of good reviews and it's easy to see why. One meal here, should convince you that you're dining in one of the best Italian restaurants in Naples. È buonissimo! read more

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Great little family-owned spot in a strip mall near Vanderbilt Beach and AirPort Pulling Rd. Very small and plan accordingly. In season, you definitely need a reservation! It is very busy. There are tons of pictures of Della Rocca family from NYC. Bring back memories of NYC neighborhood. The service here is always excellent with efficient wait staff and kitchen! We arrived around 4:45 PM and the place is almost full by 5:30! We started off with a red Merlot, sorry, no Chianti tonight. The Arancini was very good with the warm Marinara Sauce. Wife ordered her favorite Chicken Parm and I have the Pork Osso Bucco. The Osso Bucco has a very savory and rich meaty taste from the broth. You can tell they've been slow cooked until the meat is tender and succulent. It is garnished with fried potato gnocchi. This is one of delicious and luxurious meal during the winter night. Chicken Parm is nicely cooked and served with pasta but the portion is huge. She took half home! The menu is diverse and you can find something for everyone! To round out our dining experience, we shared a nice piece of tiramisu. This dessert alone is worth a drive to Parmesan Pete! read more

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Finally made it to Parmesan Pete's with some friends for an early dinner. When we arrived there was a line of about 20 people waiting for the doors to open at 4:30 PM.. not a minute sooner. The weather was nice so it wasn't a problem. Once the doors opened people drifted in and were seated by the staff. The wait was worth it! Our waiter was prompt, he delivered our menus and water without being asked. The menu is filled with great looking choices and we both ordered the chicken Milanese. It was perfectly prepared sautéed with a light crust and covered with gently seasoned arugula. Portions were enough to bring some home. Looking forward to trying some different options next time! read more

I appreciate the response from Chef Peter and we will try your restaurant again! Buon Appetito!

Excellent spot for Italian outside the hustle and high prices of downtown Naples. We had a party of five and seated outside my wife and I enjoyed the carpaccio as an appetizer and then shared the veal chop Parmesan. I always love it on this entrée is serve still on the bone.! Everyone in the party enjoyed their entrées read more

This neat lunch spot screams old style NYC Italian cafe. . It is located in a strip mall in Naples and exudes an NYC vibe with the decor and ambiance. It is rather small and does get crowded so be aware. Matthew was a great server and even though the place was extremely busy, service did not suffer one bit. My husband had the turkey panini with a cucumber salad and I had the chicken and kale dish. Both were quite tasty. Prices were reasonable for the area . Would love to try other dishes if back in Naples. read more

Parmesan Pete's Italian Kitchen - Turkey panini - Italian Near Me - Naples, Florida

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Parmesan Pete's is a great Italian restaurant. The atmosphere is quiet and elegant. Out service was outstanding, and the food was wonderful. This restaurant won the 2025 best Gulf Coast Restaurant award. My wife and I are looking forward to returning in the fall. read more

Wasn't expecting much in a strip mall restaurant, boy, was I wrong! The freshest ingredients, including an enormous fresh caper with the stem still on! Super fresh grouper with the lighted most flavorable piccata sauce. A small bar with a vibrant crowd. We sat in a booth. Definitely feels like a real Italian scratch restaurant. We will definitely be back! read more

This place has the best meatballs I've ever had in my life! The staff is very friendly too. They all seem to have good energy :)

1st off John the server was fantastic knowledgeable of all meals great conversationalist Had the grilled artichoke hearts for appetizer tender and flavorful Can't say enough about chicken Parmesan Great size take home leftovers for 2 extra meals Bone in 10oz pork chop Parmesan was also great to much to eat at one time Did I mention their sauce one of the best I ever have had buy a jar to take home Seafood dish also good Desert to die for Go for lunch or dinner read more

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Wide variety of great Italian dishes. We have been on many occasions and have always enjoyed a variety of dishes. Prices are average, service is great. We have had dishes which were catered by PPs and were very happy. Highly recommend read more

I went with two friends. We all had the same thing chicken Parm seemed logical that we should have Parmesan at a place called Parmesan Petes. The serving was so big it would be two or three meals for anybody. My only concern was the thickness of the chicken. It was not pounded thin. I prefer thinner than it was. My two friends felt the same way. Sauce was good. Spaghetti was good. The chicken was just too thick. If you like it that way, it would be perfect for you. read more

Had been meaning to visit this place for some time. From what I heard, the place is usually very busy, so we tried our luck early afternoon and got in with no problem. Place is nice, plenty of parking and the service was prompt and friendly. For appetizers we had the meatballs which were very good. They were very accommodating with my son who is very particular with his food choices. (Aka super picky) The wife had chicken/Prosciutto with spicy sauce. It was too spicy for her, but to be fair they mentioned it could be a bit spicy so we were warned. I'd been told that the place could be noisy, but realizing it's a family atmosphere it's the sound of good food and good conversation. Sure beats everyone on their phones. Will be back read more

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Food was ok. 30.00 corking fee, per bottle was outrageous, and I would never return. I chose this restaurant due to the fact that it was always a byob read more

The service was excellent! Since it was very busy inside and we were hungry, we chose to sit outside and I'm so glad we did. Our server made sure we were well taken care of and never forgotten, even from the patio. We also got to watch a peaceful storm roll in, which added to the experience. The food was absolutely delicious. We started with the charcuterie board, which included a variety of cheeses some of which I wish I knew the names of because they were incredibly tasty. For my main course, I had the chicken Parmesan. It was wonderful! A generous portion, full of flavor, and thoroughly satisfying. read more

Came here with some coworkers for a night out for dinner. When we arrive, the place was extremely crowded. Literally inside and outside was completely packed. The wait time was 45 minutes. We put our name on the list and went next-door to the Thai sushi place for drinks at the bar because even their bar was completely packed, finally we were seated outside our server. Diego was so nice and informative and professional. The food was absolutely delicious very flavorful and fulfilling. The place was beautifully decorated with portraits of family pictures from the owner. A true gem if you're en Naples and you're craving pasta definitely check these guys out. I'm not sure if they make reservations ahead of time but we walked in and just waited a few minutes. Definitely worth the wait. read more

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Parmesan Pete's Italian Kitchen is a small family owned restaurant. It has many different options. They offer door dash, uber eats, take out, reservations, and dine in/walk ins. They also offer outside seating and are pet friendly. It is on the smaller size but does not feel cramped. This restaurant is very accessible for wheelchairs and walkers. When my family went my grandma had a walker and she felt very comfortable. The atmosphere was very nice and clean. All the staff was very pleasant to talk to. When I called to make the reservation I talked to a young girl named Maria, she was very helpful and kind. It had very good service and everyone was very helpful. They have many food options. I enjoyed how they have different menus for lunch and dinner. When I went with my family I wasn't sure what to order so I asked for a recommendation. The server recommended the chicken-parm, they said it was one of the most popular dishes. It was a large chicken culet toped with melted mozzarella and their homemade red sauce, it also came with a side of complementary pasta. I enjoyed this dish. It was very flavorful and you could tell the sauce was homemade. I have also ordered take out and gotten the Caesar salad with grilled chicken. I liked how they separate the sauce so you can add how much you would like. The portions are a perfect size and it was all very good and I will continue to go. read more

This was our first time at Parmesan Pete's. We had reservations for five. The place seems small and noisy inside but we were seated outside on a perfect weather day so it was lovely. I ordered a glass of wine to start while we perused the menu. The waiter brought bread and focaccia. My son loved the focaccia. I absolutely love octopus so I decided to order the octopus appetizer and beet salad for my meal. Beet salad was fabulous. Beets were perfectly cooked and topped with a ton of creamy goat cheese. The octopus was amazing--I was not disappointed. Son enjoyed his chicken parm which had a generous portion of chicken and husband loved his seafood fra diavlo. We were without water for awhile even though we asked our waiter. However, after I asked at the bar the hostess brought us some. Overall the service was very good. I would definitely return here if in town. read more

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Parmesan Pete's has a wide variety of home-style Italian dishes and is above average in terms of its quality. We had the eggplant Parmesan which was not too oily and the bronzino. I asked if I could have the bronzino with the sides that came with another dish and the server was very accommodating. Pros: good quality ingredients, wide variety of menu items, ok wine list, good price-value, good service, easy parking. Cons: a little too much sauce/oil in the fish and veggies, very noisy inside. I will definitely return! read more

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Atmosphere - OK. Since we took a table seating outside the restaurant along the sidewalk, I do not have much of a comment regarding the restaurant's atmosphere. I will say that the table and chairs outside are nothing special and cheaply made. Service - Below Average. Our service was disappointing. The server was flippant in his attitude and he was inattentive. As an example, we were virtually done with our meal when our server stopped and said something weird as his way of asking how we liked our meal. It took some time before our meal arrived and so we had finished our glass of wine. When we caught his attention to ask for some more bread, he said "you sure guzzled down that wine!" (without asking if we wanted another glass) Food - Great! This is what saves the restaurant from being a 3 star experience. I had the Carbonara and it was extremely delicious. It was served hot and the sauce was great. I ordered it with the fried egg and it really added to the dish. Overall Value - Very good, but with service that matched the food it could have been a 5 Star experience read more

Parmesan Pete's Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Naples, Florida

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Stopped by on a Tuesday night and the place was packed and we were lucky enough to get a table outside, especially since inside seemed very noisy. Our server came by quickly and we ordered a glass of wine. There was a nice selection from which to choose and the Chianti I ordered was good. The pour wasn't anything special, so 2 glasses it was!!! They brought some nice bread with dipping sauces. I wish the Italian bread had been warm. The menu is varied, with lots of seafood items, of which I am not a fan. I am a red sauce woman so my choices were limited. I incorrectly read the description of the cavatelli and sausage so when it arrived I was stunned there was no red sauce. Fortunately the flavor was good and I enjoyed the dish. Service wasn't great, but we managed. read more

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Parmesan Pete's was on point. Came here with a friend and kids, and trust me... food is good and plentiful. We ordered a lentil soup that was super hearty and a house salad to start. For main courses, the veal parm is huge and comes with a side of pasta. Also ordered the linguini with clams, spaghetti bolognese, and last but not least, the seafood fettuccine. All I can tell you is that the sauce were very good and pastas were cooked al dente. Portions are huge... be mindful because most likely you can share and still leave with a full belly. Great service and food comes fast out of the kitchen. Highly recommend trying this place. read more

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The food and service and ambience were all fantastic. Unfortunately I couldn't have the clam linguine, but I settled for the shrimp linguine and it was fantastic. My son and wife got the chicken Parmesan. This is what they're known for. Be careful one chicken Parmesan is big enough to feed three people! I wish they would've at least let us know that so we would've ordered just one. We ended up taking the other one homeand it's still sitting in my refrigerator and probably will not get eaten. read more

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Good Old Fashioned neighborhood Italian place. What you see is what you get and they have all the standby favorites. It's a little crowded inside but not uncomfortable and a little on the loud side but that's because the tables are all full. I would not go with a big group but 2-4 people is perfect. The service was friendly and attentive. They had a good specials menu with some local fish which is always a plus in my book. read more

Haven't been here in while. But have always enjoyed it before. Menu changed, several dishes taken off the menu..my husband ordered the pasta trip special which he said was very good. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan .. which came out lukewarm at best. The Parmesan that was sprinkled on top didn't melt. When I finished the Parmesan looked like it had just been sprinkled on. Our server had the most awful stinking aftershave on. The smell was awful .. you could hardly breathe. Terrible. All in all very disappointing. read more

Went for price fixed Christmas Eve dinner. Very disappointing. I ordered veal dish with melted cheese and tomato mushroom sauce. It came with prochuitto but I asked for it to be removed. The veal tasted off - like it had freezer burn. The other order was for spicy chicken, potatoes with mushroom sauce. It included over the top hot peppers. Artichoke appetizer was good. Skimpy amount of bread. We thought the price was a little high for the quality of food served. read more

With the name Parmesan...I hoped for more. My friends and I have been searching for the best chicken Parmesan in SWFL since Sasse's closed so I attempted Pete's. The atmosphere was good, staff friendly and the food was ok. Nothing special but nothing bad. I may go back but will skip the chicken Parmesan. 5/10 read more

Food and Service were both excellent. I recommend this restaurant to all my friends. The ambiance feels warm and friendly like eating in someones house. read more

The restaurant is a little small , or maybe it was just that it was packed, They have tile floors, therefore a little loud, but it was what I consider typical ambience for an old school Italian restaurant in New York City. Having lived in Brooklyn, for two years and eating great Italian food, I can say that this place was authentic and so good. The food was delicious. The portions were huge! Definitely shareable. Service was excellent, the wine list is not bad, nothing fancy, several Italian wines. I loved everything about this place. And will definitely go back the next time I'm in Naples. read more

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I ordered the Lobster Bisque soup for starters tasted good but very salty. Service Alex was very cordial. Ambiance is a very nice setting.

Came in by myself, and my table was waiting for me. A lot of places would "push" a single to the bar, but I asked for a table, and it was there. Hostess/owner? was very nice and engaging. Waiter great. I asked him not to rush my food, and he understood and the timing was excellent. Had the veal chop Parmesan, I always do, and it never disappoints. I'm sure the rest of their menu is equally great, but I wouldn't know. Hats off to Parmesan Pete's. Thanks read more

Food is excellent but they do not honor your reservation - they play favorites - and change where you request; inside or out and table - if they have regular customers come in without reservations and want your same requests. And they don't apologize or attempt to accommodate your "week in advance" reservation They've done it 3 times now so I'm very hesitant to go now. Maybe if they had a bigger space they wouldn't do that, at least I would hope not. This is the reason for only 2 stars. read more

On a recommendation, we visited Parmesan Pete's for dinner. When we arrived, the place was packed both inside and out. We opted to dine inside as the outdoor tables were simply on the outside walk of a shopping center. We were seated at our reservation time which was a pleasant surprise given how busy they were. I ordered Veal Scallopini prepared piccata style along with a bowl of Pasta Fagioli soup. The veal was wonderfully flavorful. The piccata presentation nicely enhanced the veal rather than overpowering it as so many piccata servings tend to do. The Pasta Fagioli was a nice start for this perfect meal. My wife enjoyed Linguini Fra Diavolo with shrimp. The shrimp were plentiful and a perfect large size. Her dish was extremely spicy. While she loves spicy food, she will ask to tone it down a bit the next time. We had a new server who did an adequate job but when questioned about the menu replied, "I don't know" to several questions rather than offering to find out the answers. This comment was more of an observation as I was already pretty set with my order but would have liked more information. The inside noise level makes conversation pretty difficult. Food was clearly 5 stars with service and ambience 3. I'm stuck on 5 stars because the food was so darn good! read more

Parmesan Pete's Italian Kitchen - Veal Scallopini (piccata style) - Italian Near Me - Naples, Florida

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Place is solid. Chicken parm was a disappointment considering all the hype. Chicken parm - 3.0 Rigatoni broccoli rabe - 5.0 Artichoke app - 4.5 Service - 4.0 read more