Best Bolognese in Punta Gorda

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Piccolo Restaurant
Piccolo Restaurant
91/100 (521 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Antipasto Salad
Antipasti
Shrimp
Gnocchi Bolognese
Lasagna
Veal Parmesan
Ravioli
Tiramisú
Eggplant
Chicken Parmesan
Spinach and Ricotta Manicotti
Pasta
Eggplant Parmesan with Spaghetti
Salad
Tuxedo Bombe
Clams
Mussels
Alfredo
Meatballs
Bolognese
Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan
Pappardelle
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
"I’ve had nothing but lovely experiences here. The food is absolutely beautiful and authentic- 100% fresh. You can actually watch the owner making..."
Jacob O’Malley
"One of the best Italian restaurants we've ever been to. Love the intimacy of the restaurant and the interaction of the owners. Yes, it's small but..."
Stewart Ross
"This is an European style restaurant or as there are in Boston area, small and warm environment to enjoy a good wine and a delicious food, all these..."
Gonzatiago
"have been here 2 times with our friends. I’ve heard it is difficult to get a reservation, but i think that is just testament to how AMAZING their..."
Whitaker Musick
"We have dined several times at Piccolo. Their Italian foods are without peer. Table service is superior. Tables are a bit crowded. The place is..."
Getta Zanardelli
"We have driven past here and it never looked open. I googled the name and found that they are only open a few hours a day several days a week. The..."
Rolland Purcell
"This place is (on the night we went) reservations only and very limited seating of about 20 persons. We were fortunate that when we called there had..."
Mark Sturges
"Amazing dinner for a group of 7 of us and very well priced food and wine. Also, great service. Everything was great from the appetizers to our..."
Greg Hunsucker
"We had a wonderful night here!! The food was absolutely AMAZING!! The veal parmesan and lasagna were our two favorites. The chef cooks everything..."
Catherine Schomaker
"Our first visit but for sure not our last! Fresh caprice salads and fantastic veal dishes. We had picatta and marsala, both outstanding. Great..."
John Kotlarik
"First time there, very quiet atmosphere makes you feel like your at home with friends. The food was great, cannot wait to..."
Tom Tramutola
"Excellent service, excellent food and wine! Make reservations because food is made from scratch while you are there. With reservations, it is ready..."
Tree Tietsort
"Absolutely amazing! Being Italian, I have yet to find such authenticity in the south. I’ll be back every time I visit. This is the best hidden gem..."
Rachel
La Fiorentina
La Fiorentina
88/100 (1464 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Alfredo
Eggplant
Bolognese
Lasagne
Pasta
Osso Buco
Salad
Saltimbocca
Scallops
Calamari
Risotto
Mussels
Calamares
Salmon
"We had an fabulous fillet mignon and seafood risotto dinner. I highly recommend going to this restaurant. Great food, great staff and great music...."
Lois Louie Croft
"I loved everything about it, the decor, the music, the ambiance, the server..... Then the food came out and I thought I died and went to heaven! My..."
Joanna Frazier Smith
"There were 5 of us that went to celebrate a Birthday, although we did have reservations for 6 but one cancelled. We all arrived 10-15 mins before our..."
Rosa Margarita Capiro
"First, our server was great. I've got to start writing down server names so I can remember when I review. But we had a 6 pm reservation on Monday..."
Lynn Miller
"I took my husband there for his birthday. We were not disappointed. From the appetizers to the dessert - everything was delicious. I ordered..."
Mary Ann Margetin
"This was our first visit and it won't be our last! I had Fetticini Alfredo with Chicken, Spinach, and Bacon. Hubby had the Chicken Parmesan. Both..."
Deb Emry
"Great service and amazing food! I would recommend having reservations (we did). It was super busy. Food came out pretty quick and portion sizes are..."
Erika Lynn
"Delicious food great atmosphere and very friendly staff. I was with a large group of sixty people for a luncheon with a set menu and we were all..."
Polly Johnson
"The food is amazing! Our server was attentive and friendly! The jazz band just put the night over the..."
Kim Cole Bradford
"Always a Great dinner here, service as well as the meals. Never been disappointed, try the tiramisu, and the lemoncello cake, if you have room after..."
Susan Mahony DeLuca
"The lasagna is to die for! Great service and friendly..."
Kristin Kemp-Knight
"This was my first lunch visit and it was just as wonderful as the previous dinner visits. Service was impeccable. Lobster bisque was magnificent! ..."
Phyllis A. Williams
"This is becoming one of our "go-tos." The food is consistently excellent, as is the service. I love the bolognase and the beef carpaccio is the..."
Ted Walbourn
"Was my first time here. My BFF is flying in to Punta Gorda in a few days so I needed to "test". My companion and I both had the pizza special. A nice..."
Lynda West
"Great flavors, everything cooked perfectly, wait staff was very nice. We will definitely go back. We went without a reservation but they opened up..."
Ed Frattarelli
"We did not have reservations we called when we were on our way and Joe seated us right away. we had one hour but we didn't even use that whole hour ..."
Rosanne Kruse
"Awesome Italian food. Been here a few times. The last time I was here with the Fresh Jersey Tomatoes. We had an extremely large crowd and everyone..."
Frances Bell
"Visit on Monday or Tuesday evening for some great music. The food is consistently good. The service is spotty. Just relax and enjoy the music while..."
Robert McKay Jones
"Had the best ribeye that I've had in years along with a generous portion pasta and Italian vegs. I would recommend this restaurant to..."
Victor Goetz
"Nice atmosphere. Came by here for lunch. I was underdressed but very friendly and nice staff. Food was..."
Silvia Szeliga
"We had a wedding party of 9. We were greeted at the door graciously and seated at a table waiting for us. The staff had decorated our table prior..."
Pam Lee
"As stated in an earlier post, now Tammiami Tavern. Went on a Thursday night around 7. We waited about a half hour for a table, they were pretty busy...."
Mark S
"Absolutely delicious!!! My boyfriend is still talking about how incredible his steak was. I can't wait to go back. Staff was so wonderful! Second..."
Danielle Sweetland
"LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Their breakfast is outstanding. I have been there multiple times lately, and they never disappoint. Their raspberry French toast is..."
Elisa Florit
"We went on a Tues evening without reservations but it was crowded because there is a live jazz band of three that day of the week. They were not to..."
Linda Fallon
"It was amazing! My daughter and I had lunch there and it was delicious! I had the Delmonico Ribeye, I ordered it medium and it came out perfect! It..."
Lori Lamoureux
"Outstanding! I will certainly return with friends and family. The hostess..the waitress.were the courteous and charming with so much class I would..."
Terry Alves
"The food was fantastic but we were seated on the patio because inside was completely reserved. It was sweltering outside which obviously had a..."
Jason Hudson
"Went to brunch on Mother's Day, service & food were exceptional. We had the seafood frittata, I can't say that I've had a better on, it was LOADED..."
Cheryl Anne
Italia At River City
Italia At River City
85/100 (1087 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Ribs
Eggplant
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Pasta
Bolognese
Salad
Lasagne
Scallops
Carbonara
Clams
Chicken Parmesan
Calamari
Bruschette
Risotto
Pesto
Mussels
Pork
Calamares
Ragu
Salmon
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Private Dining
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Every time we visit Florida we stop here for dinner! The food is phenomenal and the service is fantastic! I highly recommend Kristan as a server! She..."
Vanessa Blanda
"Awesome experience server was great (Danielle)food was amazing and the manager Bill was on point will defiantly be..."
Dwon Stellwag Sr
"Absolutely wow... impressed. The Calamari Balsamico was light and truly delicious with the balsamic reduction drizzled as the sauce it was a..."
Gail Giannini Schwebel
"Very enjoyable restaurant and bar. Special compliments go out to our bartender Kenzie. We all loved our meals. The Chicken Parmigiana was the best I..."
Donna Onofri Szymanski
"Dinner here was absolutely amazing! Comfortable atmosphere, great food and some of the best tiramisu..."
Clayton A Frazier
"Went Saturday for the first time to celebrate my birthday, didn't have reservations so sat at the bar. (Were very busy, make reservations) Heard..."
Sandee Packard Stone
"Excellent, the BEST pizza on the west coast of Florida, Doug the owner makes you feel like family , I highly recommend Italia ,..."
David Carlo
"We all had fantastic dinners and the service was excellent. Nice place to go for a nice..."
Sheila St Pierre Hokanson
"2nd time here...love the salad n the food..great atmosphere n wonderful servers...will be..."
Darlene Andrychowski Monestero
"Great place great host. Lots of fun people. Food was great....meet some new people...thanks...Mark and thanks to Doug..."
Debbie Larus Betchner
"The food was superior. I ordered the eggplant parmigiano and hubby ordered the chicken toscano...."
Tina Kaighin
"Wonderful gluten free pizza! I also love the chicken Parmesan and Caesar salad. Excellent bar tenders make Italia a fantastic dining..."
Jeannine Orndorff
"Service and food outstanding I had the short ribs and they were amazing. This was the 18th time there and perfect every..."
Dora Dirrman
"Had a great time and experience. Staff was great food was a really good experience. Looking forward to going back and trying other options on the..."
Dizzy Nos
"Food was good. We got the Lasagna, Carbonata, Burrata, Tiramisu, and espresso. All delicious! That’s a soft atmosphere and looks like Italy..."
Cleber Vasconcelos
"Love this place. The lasagna roll is fabulous. Service is usually pretty good but the last time we went our waitress was not our usual and she was..."
Angela Demma
"Our food was amazing, please don't get rid of your wonderful crunchy bread and your dip. Everything that all four of us had was absolutely delicious..."
Donna Colburn
"My friends got me Eggplant Parmigiana to go. It arrived hot and it’s the absolute best I’ve ever had. Sorry I ate half of it before I thought to..."
Mary Rothrock
"Phenomenal cuisine. Eggplant parmesan was delicious. Quality wine selection. Busy and a bit noisy but it added to the experience. I'll definitely be..."
Wayne Crowley
"The ambiance and food was amazing!! Thank you Phil ( manager) and Erica for the fantastic service and treatment. You guys exceeded my expectations...."
Danielle Jaramillo
"Our dinners were the best Italian that we've had in Punta Gorda. Service was excellent! I had Linguine with clam sauce. Chicken parm and chicken..."
Lisa Santoro
"One of my most favorite italian restaurants in the Fort Myers vicinity. Great atmosphere, great food, great staff. Don’t be afraid of asking for..."
Robert McKay Jones
"Best Italian I have had in a while, cozy setting excellent staff and amazing cook. The food was homemade and it showed. Will definitely be back when..."
Natalie Camareno
"Great food. Menu gives good choices. Spagetti sauce was good. Love the Eggplant..."
Cecilia Festa
"Great location nice people. Great food. Very friendly staff. Salmon salad was fabulous. Linguini with clams awesome! Great..."
Missy N
"Always outstanding food and service. Did I mention the Messy Sunday for dessert! That’s worth the trip in..."
Bob Casale
"We Love Italia! It always has a great atmosphere and amazing food!! If you are visiting Punta Gorda this is a must stop for Italian..."
Dominique Shea
"We held my mother's 90th birthday party at Italia. The service was excellent, food portions were large and very tasty! 😋 Overall, this was a..."
Mary Donovan
"Loved the food and staff was so helpful and pleasant. We will be..."
Anne McCune
"We had a room in the back of the restaurant that was perfect for our family of 9 people. The atmosphere was quiet and the decor made us imagine we..."
Laurie Vesey
"Food and service were both great. We had Christina and she was a great..."
Miranda F
"Food was really good and service was great too. We had the pizza, Caesar salad, and the bolognese. All of them were really good. Definitely worth a..."
Joe Cavanaugh
River City Grill
River City Grill
78/100 (2493 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegan Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Pork Tenderloin
Scallops
Pesto
Calamari
Sandwiches
Fish
Risotto
Burger
Pork
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Fish & chips
Chowder
Beef
Fish & Chips
Lobster Roll
Haddock
Lobster
Ribs
Pasta
Meatloaf
Salad
Bolognese
Crab
Sit down
Bar
Seafood
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Private Dining
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"We had our rehearsal dinner here in 2014 and have eaten here numerous times since. In fact, my office ordered lunch here today. From dinner for a..."
Amanda Boyer
"Beautiful environment and atmosphere. The sea scallops and Portuguese calamari was so tasty and fresh. Staff all are incredibly friendly the vibe in..."
Lori Vilao Ziegler
"Stopped in at River City Grill for lunch. Asked for a recommendation and was told to try the Big Dip. It is a roast beef french dip sandwich. It..."
Kathleen Harriott
"We had not been for a while and went with friends who suggested and made reservations. There were 7 of us and our server, whose name I think was..."
Mike-Linda Vogel
"This is really our go to place in Punta Gorda and it never disappoints. Service and food have both been outstanding and their prices are very..."
Tom Kneib
"Highly recommended! Food is fantastic! The owners are top notch! The go-to place for..."
Cheri Lee
"The Sweet and sour butter fish is incredible!! I highly recommend..."
Celi VanDyke
"First time there, food and service was excellent prices sre reasonable. .I would definitely recommend this restaurant and would..."
Debbie Rapp
"I like food, and I also like to share my experience. I hope it will be helpful to everyone. I have been in Punta Gorda for a month, and I try..."
Lena G
"Nice place that's much larger than it looks from the front. I had the strawberry lemonade cocktail which was pretty watered down and my husband had..."
Erica Mierop
"The Boom Boom Shrimp which doesn't look as appealing when they bring it out, but the taste definitely makes up for it. They do have daily specials so..."
Shezad Jangda
"Scallop special with maple butter was delicious. the pasta shrimp was great too. our friend said the beef was ok. I found the atmosphere a little..."
Shannon C
"It can get a little noisy, but the food and service quality can’t be beat. We had a party of 7, all close friends and family from out of town. ..."
Daniel Conger Hawkins
"I enjoy the Great selection of food and great atmosphere. However, I noticed a girl making nasty comments and treated one of the kids working there..."
Carmen Acuna
"No wonder this place has been number one for the last 19 years in Punta Gorda, it's fabulous. I had the chicken and risotto, very gourmet and very..."
Jeff Sandberg
"Comfortable cafe atmosphere. Friendly staff. Varied menu and wine list. Offer gluten-free food choices. Prices are moderate for the most part. Great..."
anna gordon
"Went there for dinner last night with friends. We’re headed to another restaurant and hear good things so stopped here instead. A couple of things..."
Keith Landers
"Conveniently located in downtown Punta Gorda with plenty of free parking within walking distance. The seating capacity is huge with comfortable,..."
T Sarkisian
"This place is huge, but still overcrowded with tables. It's split into 2 sides; an American side and an Italian side, but everything is connected. It..."
Rachel Lucas
"Delightful from A to Z. Very nice and clean Restaurant in the heart of Punta Gorda. A friendly greeting at the entrance sets the tone. Explaining the..."
Remy C. Saluz
"Great downtown Punta Gorda restaurant. The City River Grill, and Italia, are joined retaurants. The food is excellent. The menu perfect for this..."
Lynn B
"Our first time here and we were impressed! Wonderful atmosphere. We had Portuguese calamari for an appetizer. For dinners... I had the night special,..."
Amber Dion
"The best burger I’ve had! A girlfriend and I went between lunch and dinner time. They had a limited menu and one server plus the bartender. The..."
Yuniam Santana
"This little Grill was one of the best surprises we've had in a long time! I got the pot roast oh, she got the mushroom rigatoni Bolognese, both were..."
Scott Morrison
"My husband and I wandered in very close to closing time and had the most pleasant experience. The bartender Drew was spot on with his recommendations..."
Diana Bakker Fahmie
"Angie was our servicer and was extremely friendly and efficient. We had the cauliflower with Buffalo sauce appetizer Soo good with a bit of spicy. ..."
Tiffany Chila