Best Authentic Restaurants in Fort Myers Beach

13 restaurants available nearby

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1. Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill

4.5

Awesome(32)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Cape Coral

Booked 2 times today

Join us to Monarcas Cape Coral, and enjoy our delicious food, amazing customer service and very nice atmosphere with a beautiful canal view. In addition, Monarcas Cape Coral has won for consecutive years the Best of Cape Coral awards. We are very close the downtown of Cape Coral.

2. 41 Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(279)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Carlos Park

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to 41 Bistro, the newest culinary gem in town, where authentic Italian flavors meet modern dining. Our restaurant, featuring a full-service bar, offers a cozy yet elegant atmosphere perfect for any occasion. At 41 Bistro, we pride ourselves on serving traditional Italian dishes with a contemporary twist, all prepared with the freshest ingredients. From handcrafted pasta to wood-fired pizzas and delectable seafood, our menu is a celebration of Italy's rich culinary heritage.Our full bar complements your dining experience with an extensive selection of wines, handpicked from the finest vineyards of Italy, alongside a variety of innovative cocktails and premium spirits. Whether you're enjoying a casual dinner, a romantic evening, or a special celebration, our friendly and attentive staff is dedicated to making your visit memorable.Indulge in the true essence of Italian cuisine at 41 Bistro, where every meal is a journey through the flavors of Italy.

3. Trattoria Ciao

4.8

Exceptional(131)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cape Coral

Booked 11 times today

Located in the heart of Cape Coral, Trattoria Ciao serves authentic Italian food in a relaxed and intimate setting.

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4. La Fontanella Ristorante - Fort Myers

4.7

Exceptional(216)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • McGregor

Booked 14 times today

We're glad that you're here. We pride ourselves in serving you authentic, from-scratch Italian dishes made only from the freshest, highest quality ingredients. We provide a vast selection of fine wines and hand crafted cocktails to further culminate your meal, and fresh, from-scratch desserts to conclude. Along with our warm, inviting atmosphere and friendly professional service, you can be assured that we at La Fontanella strive to exceed your expectations each time that you join us for a meal. It is always our pleasure to serve you. We look forward to meeting you.

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5. La Fontanella Ristorante - Bonita Springs

4.7

Exceptional(493)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bonita Springs

Booked 31 times today

We are glad that you're here. We pride ourselves in serving you authentic, from-scratch Italian dishes made only from the freshest, highest quality ingredients. We provide a vast selection of fine wines to further culminate your meal, and fresh, from-scratch desserts to conclude. Along with our warm, inviting atmosphere and friendly professional service, you can be assured that we at La Fontanella strive to exceed your expectations each time that you join us for a meal. It is always our pleasure to serve you. We look forward to meeting you.

6. Next Door

4.9

Exceptional(163)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cape Coral

Booked 10 times today

Next Door is a fresh pasta restaurant in Cape Coral that combines traditional recipes with a modern twist. Reviewers rave about its authentic Italian cuisine, with phrases like 'authentic Italian cuisine', 'exquisite', 'fresh', and 'delicious' used frequently. The fact that the chef makes the pasta homemade and the use of the best ingredients and imported products further enhance its authenticity.

7. Mastello

4.8

Exceptional(476)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Fort Myers

Booked 40 times today

Mastello is located in Fort Myers just minutes from Barbara B. Mann theatre. Now freshly revamped interior & exterior! It has over 100 wine selections and a stylish cocktail bar & also is the destination for a wide variety of Old Fashioneds & Espresso Martinis. Boasting a wide selection of sipping "After Dinner Drinks" from Bourbons to trending Tequilas! Serving Prime, American Wagyu, Fine-Aged meats & Seafood, from Raw Bar to professionally prepared Risotto di Mare. Mastello is bringing back the Italian in Fine Dining and Steakhouses in South West Florida.

8. Taberna Ole

4.4

Awesome(65)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • McGregor

Booked 4 times today

Modern Spanish Cuisine. We are located at 12377 S Cleveland Ave Ste 3B, Fort Myers, FL. Executive Chef Alberto Esteban Morales bring her 30 plus year experience from Barcelona.

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9. PJK Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant - Estero

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4.1

Excellent(44)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Estero

Booked 55 times today

PJK Chinese Restaurant Estero showcases vibrant Chinese flavors crafted with clean, locally sourced ingredients and fresh coastal seafood. Honoring traditional techniques, our menu features scratch-made sauces, delicate hand-folded soup dumplings, and perfectly prepared local seafood. Enjoy the sweet and spicy notes of our classic dishes, like orange beef with Sichuan sauce, in a lively atmosphere ideal for savoring hand-crafted cocktails and a curated wine list with friends and family.

10. Pezzo Pizza + Bar

4.7

Exceptional(63)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Estero

Booked 3 times today

From scratch, authentic Italian Kitchen, Gourmet Pizzas, and Craft Cocktails in an elegant ambience. Center stage is a 35 seat gigantic glowing marble bar, which illuminates the menu of Head Chef Crecenzo DePasquale, bringing his labor (and love) intensive menu from Napoli with him.Come have a truly unique dining experience, from hand stuffed Lobster Raviolis, Crisp Salads, to our hand pressed daily dough, everyone will have something to enjoy

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JimVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic Italian food with old school charm. Will eat there again.
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Trattoria CiaoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cape Coral
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4.8
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Xochitl
Southwest Florida •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This restaurant is filled with a warm and friendly atmosphere. I love its authentic Mexican décor, but most of all, the delicious food. The tres leches dessert is spectacular—I highly recommend it!
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Monarcas Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Fort Myers
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4.4
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Barbara
Southwest Florida •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was very good. Service was very friendly and attentive. The AI bringing our food from the kitchen was cute. It was even cuter when it tried to give us dinner a second time. Waitstaff immediately corrected that and the AI went to the correct table.
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41 BistroPrice: Moderate• Italian• San Carlos Park
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4.7
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MarthaVIP
Southwest Florida •31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
This has become my favorite restaurant . The food is really the best I have experienced in the Fort Myers area. I have now had four different entrees and every one of them was outstanding. Just took my family there to try it….they loved it too.
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La Fontanella Ristorante - Fort MyersPrice: Moderate• Italian• McGregor
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4.7
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Orange County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 May 2024
Great food, great service. Excellent sitting options and ambience. I also loved seeing’s their little robot helping with the food deliveries.
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Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Cape Coral
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4.5

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill

2. 41 Bistro

3. Trattoria Ciao

4. La Fontanella Ristorante - Fort Myers

5. La Fontanella Ristorante - Bonita Springs

6. Next Door

7. Mastello

8. Taberna Ole

9. PJK Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant - Estero

10. Pezzo Pizza + Bar

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