I first found Stef's empanadas at the weekly farmers market where there was/is always a long line…read more I then found her establishment on South Tamiami trail while getting my car washed. Whenever I am in the area I stop to buy both fresh pasta, sauces and empanadas. Service is always outstanding as are the empanadas. In an outdoor mini mall with plenty of parking.

These empanadas are very tasty, and they even have vegetarian and vegan options. You can either get…read morethem to go, or enjoy them at one of their small tables. I have been here once a week for the past six months, and I will continue to support this business. I encourage you all to give it a try! We also buy the pasta from time to time, and it never disappoints.

Our family may be obsessed with Tortellino Bistrot. In a one week trip, we ended up eating there 3…read moretimes! The food is so fresh. You cannot usually get anything like it outside of Italy. Fresh made pasta is out of this world. House made desserts that are so light you wouldn't believe they are real. And the service is top notch. So friendly and attentive, even with our 3 year old! We will absolutely be back again and again.

Chef Leonardo in the kitchen and wife Marcia taking are quite the team! Our first visit with…read moreanother couple and sure not to be our last (bolognese next). This tiny 25 seat restaurant is family owned and operated and has a homey feel - sort of like visiting relatives in Italy. Parking is available in the lot in front of the line of shops in Gulf Gate. There is a big step up into the restaurant from the sidewalk Several things to expect: Size and speed - make a reservation. Weekends will be busy, noisy and slow. The kitchen is small, Leonardo the only chef. Be patient and settle in Language - make believe you are not in the USA. Marcia is from Brazil and speaks fluent Portuguese, passable Spanish and a little Italian. English, not so much. Take your time here and enjoy your time with her - she's delightful and the work to communicate is part of the fun! Alcohol = Wine - the wine list is 100% Italian and offers a great range of flavors and price points. Explore! Fresh bread and a marinated eggplant "spaghetti" are table greeters. The Veal Parmigiana was outstanding! The raviolis were fresh and tasty but my only criticism is they could have used more of the billed ingredient (truffles, eggplant) The desserts- OMG - Marcia makes the lemon cake herself. It was amazing. The Tiramisu was probably one of the best ever. We chatted with them, another patron and left happy, full and ready for a nap! Ciao!

May 3rd, 2026 update: Bootsy's is BACK! We picked up chicken pot pie and beef burgundy pie -- both…read morewere DELICIOUS. You can taste the quality and freshness of these pies. Tender meat, crispy peas and veggies, they reheat beautifully and they are worth every penny!! Pickup is located inside the Two Chefs Market & Bistro, the dining room and market areas were tastefully decorated & full of awesome finds! Great prices on grocery items, sauces, etc etc. The folks who own & work at this establishment are so kind and helpful, as well. Highly recommend giving the best pot pies in the area a try now that they are back and available to pickup! Also give their dining room a try for brunch.

The place is closed up and they haven't removed their information online. I will say the gentleman…read moredid get back to me to let me know. I do think they are in the process of opening up again

Food was terrible, owner was more interested in being a singer than actually cooking…read more I don't know what part of Italy she is from, but it's not like any Italian food I've ever experienced in my lifetime The chicken was mushy and they use way too much salt

We had a great dinner last night at La Dolce Vita. It is a small place, I didn't think to count…read morethe tables inside but there is maybe a dozen, and a few more outside. Small and busy, I would recommend getting a reservation. I checked out their menu earlier in the day and was very much looking forward to trying their Pappardelle, Funghi e Salsiccia, a sausage and mushroom pasta dish with a creamy panna sauce. I was not disappointed. In fact, I found my food absolutely delicious. I loved the mushrooms, the sausage, and the sauce really tied it all together. Service was fine, maybe just a little slow at the end getting the bill, but we were in no hurry. Very helpful, one person in our group had some dietary restrictions which were accommodated.

Excellent homemade pasta! We loved the gnocchi sorrentina, meatballs and the spinach ravioli! The…read morefocaccia they bring you before your meal is fantastic too! Highly recommend!

Eh this was a miss for me…read more When arriving the man working pretty much the entire restaurant asked if we had reservations. We stated no so he stated we had to sit outside. However a few moments later there was another couple sitting outside and he offered them to sit inside but they declined, with that I thought he'd asked us but he walked passed us. There was a lot of files and bugs flying by the wine in the window I thought it was gross. The bread that was brought out to the table was extremely cold and somewhat hard, the service was lacking as well. It was a weekday so it wasn't too busy. On to the food, I got the Cacio e Pepe. My noodles was good but the sauce wasn't as flavorful, pretty watered down. I ate this super quick because I was burning sitting outside and was ready to go. I wouldn't return

Wonderful, friendly service. Nice decor, great welcoming atmosphere!…read more Excellent bread! Oil and Balsamic Vinegar were superb as well as the house made butter. Excellent tap water, no after taste! Very good wine list - we loved the Valpolicella Ripasso! The Burrata was wonderful and excellent Balsamic Glaze! The Gnocchi di Patate al Quatro Formaggi was superb! The Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca was also amazing!

What a great Italian restaurant! The owner actually waited on us tonight. He made me spaghetti with…read moreBolognese sauce which wasn't on the menu. Made my wife the Pappardelle pasta with shrimp with a red sauce which also wasn't on the menu. Both were delicious. Service was spot on. Cute and simple decor. Try it out I'm sure you'll love it!

Best Italian food this side of Italy. Service and selection…read moreare fantastic Would not disappoint even the fussiest of diners. Can't wait to go back.

Atmosphere - The restaurant has a quiet elegance. There is a small bar (8 spots?) as you enter the…read morerestaurant that looks very inviting. Service - beginning with the bartenders to our server, we were provided prompt and attentive service. Food - I had the tagliatelle Ragout. The entree was served hot and pasta was cooked perfectly. The Wagu was plentiful, tender and very tasty. Overall - this is not your basic Italian cuisine. The menu is varied and offers many interesting options. Although the prices are a little higher than most (the appetizer menu is overpriced in my opinion and experience), the restaurant delivers a high quality experience

I've been waiting to try this spot and we finally made it there for dinner yesterday…read more The ambiance is nice, small place, cute and welcoming. The waitress was fantastic and the other employees were giving a helping hand when needed. Some of The Italian food items on the menu were slightly different than what we would normally see. We had some very good warm bread which seemed homemade we also ordered the eggplant for an appetizer and it was delicious and cooked appropriately with a nice sauce, then we had our main course cacio e Pepe which was rich and very flavorful, and I had the ravioli stuffed with sausage ( thought I would give it a try for I never had ravioli with sausage? Ive eaten them with beef, veal, lobster ricotta, pumpkin, burrata, but never sausage) the sauce was really good and the presentation was great but unfortunately that kind of ravioli is not for me. If you're a sausage lover then this would be up your alley, but it didn't work for me. I think putting one dish on the menu that offers a simple straight forward item like gnocchi or rigatoni with a nice plain red sauce would make for a well rounded menu. We then ordered dessert, the espresso was smooth & rich, the tiramisu was perfect (loved the amaretto) and lemon sorbet was something to remember, both were delicious and very memorable! I wish the owners a successful future. Bona fortuna Food 8.0 Dessert 9.0 Service 9.0 Ambiance 8.0

Excellent homemade Italian food with excellent service I…read morelove the seafood pasta and the Cacio e pepe pasta! The fish is delicious and the wine is tasty We are going back tonight! Five times in less than two months

We had a wonderful dinner here with my two daughters a couple of days ago. The atmosphere is…read morewonderful and the food is delicious. I had the veal Parmesan and the girls had the fettucine alfredo. We started with the shrimp Gorgonzola appetizer. We ended up mopping up the sauce with the bread. Really outstanding. The girls shared two desserts--the tiramisu and 3 layer chocolate cake. Both a rave. The complimentary bruschetta amuse bouche is a star. So good. Service was stellar--the chef came by more than once to check on us and his wife is wonderful as a waitress. We will be back.

Stopped in after their re-opening on Gateway in the spring of '26. Come to see Marco and Olga - you…read morewill not be disappointed! Lamb chops were exquisite, and the Gorgonzola dumplings along with the vodka dumplings were amazing. We will be back!!!

This was our first visit to Bohemios Tapas Bar, and we picked a good day to stop by. The first…read moreweekend (Fri & Sat) of each month they have Seafood Paella, and that was what we ordered. While Bohemios is tapas, they also offer some full plate dishes such as the Paella and our other dish, Bohemios Churrasco. We definitely liked the food. The Paella had a mild familiar flavor. It could have used more seafood but for the price, I was more than satisfied. The Churrasco steak was cooked perfectly for me and their zesty chimichurri sauce made it excellent. I didn't try the side of Gallo Pinto, I don't really like most beans, but my wife seemed to enjoy it. The fried sweet plantains were delicious. Another thing I did enjoy was their Mediterranean Bruschetta, three pieces stacked high, what a great start to the meal. Bohemios is a smallish place with about 8 tables and maybe a dozen bar seats inside, a few more tables outside. Reservations are recommended. Our server was a fun, outgoing, memorable guy and we loved all our interactions. The pace of the meal was good, about 10 minutes for the Bruschetta, another 10 after we finished for the main course. We picked a bad day for only one reason, the guitar player was out with an injury.

Four of us tried Bohemios for the first time and everyone agreed we would go back! We started with…read morefour tapa, one with white anchovies, one with grilled octopus, and continued trying 8 tapa all together! We loved all of them and asked for more bread to clean the plates of their delicious sauces. We enjoyed Barra of Mendocino Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon which complemented all the flavors. The owner is very welcoming and very proud of his fare! And rightly so! We enjoyed learning about his roots which have influenced his cooking. Hope his restaurant thrives!! Thank you, Martin, for a lovely evening!