This restaurant is consistently great!! We have eaten here…read moreat least a dozen times and it's always a good meal! You can't go wrong with any of the dishes so delicious!!

Located in the out-of-the-way lost river area, La Forchetta is a cute little family-owned Italian…read morerestaurant serving made-from-scratch dishes. They state that for the past 16 years they have used fresh ingredients in all their dishes and you'll notice that fact in every dish. The Ambiance: This lovely little restaurant reminds me of the bistro's I enjoyed in Venice. Get there early as it's always packed and there's not that many tables. They also offer several tables for outside dining. The Service: La Forchetta lost a star here as the service was slow and perfunctory at best. Our server couldn't seem to get her act together and seemed to be flustered by anything out of the norm. If I was to guess, having owned a few restaurants myself, I'd guess she was new and overworked having more tables than she could handle. The Food: A good sign of the quality of your meal is the quality of the salad and bread. Although this time we skipped the salad, the bread, or more precisely the garlic rolls featured the perfect balance of garlic butter and were good enough to be a meal unto themselves. After gorging on the rolls, we decided to share the calamari which turned out to be oh so crispy, and unlike so many other overly chewy offerings, was mouth watering tender. For our entrees, we chose the Penne pasta which was made al dente and featured a wonderfully robust bolognese sauce. Our second entree was the lobster filled raviolis which featured an amply filled fresh lobster covered in a creamy pink sauce. For desert we shared the house specialty tiramisu which was good but not necessarily memorable. The Bottom Line: As with all my reviews my "customer so what" would I come back... the answer is yes, because the food was so good, we'd try it again and hopefully the service would be up to the food.

Thank you yelpers. We love to travel for good food. This is place is about 35 minutes from home but…read moreso worth it. I would recommend reservations. We walked in and were greeted and seated right away. I read the reviews about the margarita pizza but after looking at the restaurant we wanted to try the pasta as well. We had the Scoglio linguine which is seafood pasta. The fish is so fresh and with of pasta which was cooked perfect. My husband had the pappardelle braised beef short rib ragu. Everything was absolutely delicious. We highly recommended this place. The owner is present and very friendly. They also have a nice selection of wine and desserts.

Listen this is a place to go; considering the options we have in this town. Forget about grilled-…read morebroiled or blackened with slaw or fries. This is a real restaurant. We felt like Miami for the first time since we made the mistake of relocating to Jensen Beach. Mistake that we are on doing very soon. Awesome Branzino with frsh vegetables and outstanding wine list. Definitely accommodating staff and incredible desserts options. Best of all not overpriced like your 2 other options in that little mall. HIghly recommended!

Fantastic food and easy choice for catering! Cannot recommend them enough! The food was delivered…read moretimely and set up beautifully. Delicious food options to please a variety of palates! Price is beyond reasonable and the serving sizes are generous! Such an easy choice to take the pressure off of event planning. Highly recommend.

I thought I had found my favorite Italian restaurant in the Jensen Beach area a few years ago when…read morewe first started coming here (don't worry, I still love you) but I found one I like even better. Michelina's is your favorite Italian place on steroids. It's a good idea to make reservations and we were quickly seated at a nice table. I knew we were in for a treat when the garlic knots were brought out still hot from the oven. The menu is full of pasta favorites, chicken fish and veal favorites as well as pizza. The catch of the day was Snapper Francaise. I love this preparation whether it's on fish or chicken so it was an easy choice for me. Apparently my wife and one our friends agreed so our order was three Snapper Franchise and one Lasagna. I just about spent the entire meal raving about the snapper. My wife and friend agreed while our other friend was just as happy with his lasagna. Along with my entire' I had pasta fagoile which was just as excellent with a flavorful rich broth. Loved the ambiance as much as the great service. Another wonderful find!

Everything went well the night we dined here. We sat outside it was perfect temperature for it. The…read moreservice was phenomenal. They had a violinist playing Christmas music which was a nice touch. We started with the octopus that was a special with cannellini beans. If it's on the menu I highly recommend it! My husband got the carpaccio it was excellent like carpaccio should be. The bread is addicting. My husband's crab ravioli was to die for! The fruitti di mare was good but the ravioli was the star. My husband got the branzino he loved it and I got the veal saltimbocca. It was a little tough but flavors were all there. We had a fabulous night and would definitely come back. They speak Italian!

Cute little restaurant off Ocean, easy street parking. Food was fantastic, I had the mushroom…read morepapadelle and it was outstanding! The zucchini frites were exactly the crunch I was looking for. For dessert we had a canolo and ricotta cheese cake, both delicious. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful with suggestions, we had a nice conversation at the end of the night about the inkind app which their restaurant is a part of def looking into!

My husband and I were on a mini road trip when we had a craving for Italian food. I consulted my…read morehandy-dandy Yelp app and happened upon Pastaio Handmade Pasta. This free-standing establishment has an elegant feel without the pretentiousness. With black and white modern decor and attentive staff, Pastaio's gave us a 5-star experience all around. Our server, Axel, was amazing - great suggestions, anticipated our needs but didn't hover. Our meal began with complimentary garlic bread that was warm, tasty and just plain good. My husband and I also ordered a salad - the burrata caprese - to split before our entrees came out. We gobbled up the dish quickly - it was fresh, colorful and light. For my entree, I ordered the spaghetti with marinara and my husband ordered the lasagna. We both truly loved our dishes - to the point that I joked that we would have to spend hundreds of dollars on Uber Eats to get this food to our house (3 hours away) whenever we craved Italian! It was that good and now I really want their spaghetti....(leaves to access Uber Eats)

Second try still not impressed Hostess was fine, Shannon our…read moreserver was polite, although the three younger guys seemed more on the ball No iceberg lettuce because the price has gone up so they offered a kale Caesar salad... Nasty Ordered some Sunday happy hour 3 to 5 o'clock stuff Ordered the tomato mozzarella appetizer. It was huge, but just a plate of cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella ball, and the balsamic was on the bottom. Half the specials come with pasta and half don't chicken Parmesan yes the chicken franchise or chicken marsala no Kind of weird Wife liked her short rib with pasta Ragoo But said the pasta fagiole soup was bland and watery Eggplant stack had more spinach than eggplant White pizza with mushrooms with decent But Lenora's down the street is so much better for pizza and food wife's highlight was the cheesecake Then they had the audacity to charge 3.5% ops fee for changing supplier cost But you didn't even offer regular iceberg or Romain in the salads Sounds a bit sketchy Cannot conscientiously recommend when there are several better places nearby Anna's has a better pizza and Lenora is just good even the Greek place has some better pasta

Best takeout pizza that we have had in Florida. Ordered the vegetarian. It was fabulous. Have also…read moreeaten in the restaurant and ordered the shrimp marinara and seafood in marinara and these meals were also very very good.

I love Mario's the food is constantly good. They use a marinara sauce in their lasagna. It was very…read moregood and lighter than a bolognese. We did pick up so I can't comment on the service or ambience.

Party of 4our...we all enjoyed our selections! Service was excellent. Looking forward to our next…read morevisit.

Came here with a group of people tonight. I am really impressed with the food. Almost everyone…read moreordered something different and everyone was incredibly happy. All of the entrees were good sized to huge. I started out with Stracciatella soup which was among the best I've ever had. I followed that with the Veal Piccata. The portion size was amazing and the meal was outstanding. I helped finish my friend's chicken Milanese which was equally good. Another friend ordered the chicken cacciatore which was huge. He still managed to eat every bite because it was so good. They have a decent wine list and an ok beer selection. There was a live band playing in the bar area. It made it fun but a little difficult to talk. I can't wait to come back to the area and try some other things on the menu. I'm confident that you'll enjoy your meal here.

Fantini's Italian Restaurant is an absolute gem and a must-visit for anyone who truly appreciates…read moreauthentic Connecticut-style pizza and classic Italian done right. The pizza is phenomenal--perfectly crisp, thin crust with that unmistakable New Haven-style bite, top-quality ingredients, and incredible flavor in every slice. This is the real deal, not a knockoff. If you know Connecticut-style pizza, you'll recognize immediately that Fantini's nails it. Beyond the food, the atmosphere really sets this place apart. The carriage adds a unique, charming touch that elevates the entire dining experience--comfortable, inviting, and memorable. It's the kind of detail that makes a night out feel special, whether you're there for a casual dinner or a celebration. Service is warm and professional, the menu is rock-solid from start to finish, and everything feels thoughtfully done. Fantini's doesn't just serve food--it delivers an experience. If you love Italian cuisine, great pizza, and a place with character and charm, Fantini's deserves a permanent spot on your go-to list.

I really don't like giving bad reviews but this just did not live up to the hype. We saw a video on…read moreyou tube by the bar rescue guy raving about fanitnis and had to go check it out. We started with the whipped ricotta plate and it was a total let down. It's an appetizer which is usually defined as a small food item that is shareable among guest. The plate came with only one small piece of bread which we were forced to cut in half and then when we asked for more bread we were charged an extra fee for something we should have received with our "shareable" dish. The amount of ricotta was highly disappointing as well. I'm not sure if there is a shortage of ricotta but it was the thinnest layer on the plate we received. Now the presentation was very nice and the mandarins and radish added a beautiful pop of color and flavor to the plate but for the cost the amount felt cheap. The Caesar salad was ok nothing very special just a head of romaine cut in half with dressing poured on and more crostini that I didn't want because I just had to pay for more to go with my whipped ricotta . The chicken parm which we didn't get a photo of was wet and soggy and the sauce was too sweet for me but I heard that's how they do it in New Heaven. Either way it wasn't great and neither was the service. One bartender and she was just spaced out and our main courses didn't come out together and I'm thinking because I ordered a salad as my main but that kind of kink should be worked out system wise by now. The house Montepulcjano wine was in fact great and so see the band that was playing.

What a find! What a jewel! Here's the thing...we are visitors and new to Jensen Beach area. We had…read moregone to ( obv new to us) 'The Dolphin,' but, very unlike us to do so, left. We sat at the bar awaiting dinner seating. The bartender literally did not say hello and stood mute in front of us...then said, " Do you want a drink?" Unceremoniously, he served my husband a small- glassed flat vodka soda. My husband very politely said to a new craggly bartender, I'm sorry to have to say, but this is flat." She met that with pursed lips and with disdain said, 'Well it all comes from the same system ." After a beat, "Are you going to oder something else?" That something else was slid over to him with rather a thud. No more words. So, we left without any more ordering or food. Then! Happy days! We found the cutest, most charming little Italian restaurant. The decor and the lovely hostess welcomed us with smiles as did a delightful, professional,and most personable,waiter who suggested a table I would feel warmest at ( no one else is cold-- always me!). We got outstanding egglant dishes..outstanding! The sauce was Nonna-perfect! The eggplant tender, not mushy whatsoever. The sauce, the best! The included -garlic bread, to die for, and the inclu- dinner salad, fresh and crisp with a light balsamic dressing. Portions were for kings! We were so impressed we talked with the owner, Giuseppi to gush! He introduced us to Nonna, herself ! ( Suzi), his daughter, Dianna and his son, our wonderful, delightful waiter, Sebastiano--! He pointed to a picture of his father, Luigi, ( Gigi) telling us his father and mother decades ago opened their first Gigi's in Canada before moving to Fl where they opened this Gigi's. The pride he deserves for the authentic cuisine is rivaled only by the pride of his family! What a 'night and day' evening we had! My husand usu eschews Italian dining bc nothing usu compares to his or his mother's. This did. ( Maybe better...don't tell.)

3.75 stars. The food was delicious, the salad dressing was a little sweet and the sauce was sweet…read moretoo, which were pluses for me. The service was great when it came, but there were long gaps between and the lady in the kitchen noticed and would spur the waitstaff into action. The place is on the smaller side, dark and very old fashioned, which are great features for a classic Italian restaurant in my opinion. It was like eating at one of the little neighborhood restaurants in NY. My negatives are the spotty service, the servers were 25 feet away and didn't seem to care to give a glance. My iced tea was made with tap water... Unfiltered and tasted horrible. Finally, the restaurant is cash only. Yes, they do offer alternative ways to pay such as Cashapp, Apple Pay, Zelle, etc, which l felt was a bit unusual. In closing, the food was great! Tasty and well made. Tap water to paying customers!? Service is service, some times it's great and sometimes it's not. The cash only thing did take me by surprise.

Amazing. Our friends took us there. It's traditional Italian cuisine. The REAL deal, not…read moreAmerican-Italian style. This place really is a gem. It's family owned. They don't rush you to order, they have a sommelier. The ambiance is amazing, European-style I mean I don't remember the last time we ate dinner and stayed chit chatting until the place was about to close really a good spot ! Food is amazing the pictures don't make it justice

Called, left a message for reservations. Asked to return our call to confirm. Never received a…read morereturn call so, went to Pastaio - Palm City instead, which worked out great (see my review).