Cafe Italia Fort Lauderdale Italian Restaurant

About

Italian

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    4.5 stars

Location

Adress: 3471 North Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Phone: (954) 561-3900

Work Hours

Mon 5:00 pm-11:00 pm
Tue 5:00 pm-11:00 pm
Wed 5:00 pm-11:00 pm
Thu 5:00 pm-11:00 pm
Fri 5:00 pm-11:00 pm
Sat 5:00 pm-11:00 pm
Sun 5:00 pm-11:00 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Dinner
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    Parking
    Street, Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
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    Wheelchair Accessible
    Yes
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    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Attire
    Casual
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    Ambience
    Intimate
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    Beer & Wine Only
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    Good For Happy Hour
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Free
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    Has TV
    Yes
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    Dogs Allowed
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Web P.

    star star star star star 27 May 2026

    The owners/chef couple take pride in the food and service they provide. Food is authentic, very tasty. Love the bread and olive. Every pasta dishes we ordered was outstanding. Food is not salty or overly greasy. The husband owner stopped by almost every table to chat with the customers and asked them if they liked the food. Very warm and friendly. The prices are very reasonable.

    Skip the big chains or the fancy new restaurants in town and go to Cafe Italia. You will not be disappointed.

  • Lindsay Y.

    star star star star star_border 19 May 2026

    Cafe Italia really has what you would call old school charm! It's not much to look at from the outside (obviously located in one of Florida's Endless strip malls) but it's what's inside that counts!

    We randomly decided to check out Fabio, the Venician wine bar, but they had stopped serving food so we walked next door and low and behold we found something excellent.

    Francesco, the owner introduced himself at the door with his charming Italian accent and gave us a few recommendations.  I ordered the penne with shrimp and broccoli and my bf ordered the veal Marsala. Both of our dishes were outstanding and so flavorful. The prices were also very reasonable and our server was very friendly and accommodating. The ambiance was also very minimalistic, but charming and there was even a live piano player.

    Cafe Italia is my new neighborhood Italian go-to!

  • John C.

    star star star star star 16 May 2026

    Absolutely delicious food been coming here for years I would definitely recommend to everyone.

    The bread is amazing

  • Faith S.

    star star star star star 6 May 2026

    Beautifully prepared and totally delicious! All 7 of us were delighted with our dinner entrees. Osso bucco got rave reviews--large portions, too! Red Snapper Livornese was so good, with olives and capers. Pasta was authentic and cooked perfectly. Salmon and seafood were enthusiastically consumed. House wine ok. Only one anonymous beer: "Italian birra". Tiramisu and espresso finished our memorable meal.

  • Kelvin N.

    star star star star star 6 May 2026

    Home cooked food made to order. Ask them for the stuffed veal chop. Mom and pop restaurants but that is the best kind. Francesco the owner was great, greeted everyone properly and got to know them.Would definitely try again.

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