Buon Appetito Cafe
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Buon Appetito Cafe
Among the best Italian Restaurants in Fort Myers, this is the place for uncompromised quality in Italian cuisine in town. Eat the best Italian food made with the freshest ingredients in our relaxed cozy family environment. Our friendly prices will make you love eating with us. You can join us for an affordable lunch with our daily specials.

Get quick service or relax and make it an afternoon to remember. Reservations are always recommended for dinner, especially in season be certain you can get seated. To experience one of the top Italian Restaurants in Fort Myers come join us and Buon Appetito! Located Conveniently in Whiskey Creek just off College Parkway.
Services
Chopped Fresh Tomatoes with Garlic, Basil, Olive Oil & Vinegar Served on toasted slices of Italian Bread. Fresh pulled white meat Chicken, Capers, Olives, diced Tomatoes served in a fresh bed of Lettuce topped with our signature Balsamic Vinaigrette. Bed of Lettuce topped with Plum Tomato, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Kalamata Olives & crumbled Feta Cheese.
Reviews (20)
Brandon Wood
Brandon Wood
Dec 25, 2021
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Best kept secret in Ft Myers.
Great food, good service, easy seating.
Karin P.
Karin P.
Nov 17, 2021
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We love this little Cafe. The food is delicious and the owner (Choppy) is so nice. We used the cafe as a gathering place after a memorial service for my mother. It was perfect for lunch with our family and friends who attended the service. Choppy was so accommodating and made sure we had all we needed. Highly recommend. We have been back a few times.
Traci Baldwin
Traci Baldwin
Nov 10, 2021
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Diners BEWARE. Just left this place. Just after our food arrived we had 2 cockroaches join us at our table. We immediately put down our forks. Game over no dinner for us. Our waiter and im assuming owner acted like he had never had a complaint about roaches. I find that hard to believe considering we even had one climbing on the wall in the ladies room. Owner was complainting about us when we left. So me let it be known to the other customers. Stay away until this establishment is fumigation. We will call health depth .
Carl Campbell
Carl Campbell
Aug 23, 2021
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Small local Italian place!! We got the Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and the White Chicken Lasagna Rollups, they were superb!!
Angelo A.
Angelo A.
Jul 27, 2021
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I dont normally complain about food being touched with bare hands as I assume they're all being healthy and washing their hands before handling food. well I noticed that not only did the cashier but then the cook touched the bread they just served me to eat with their bare hands after handing credit card machine as well as touching other various objects and the cook touched his face as well before bagging it. that's not what I'm upset about though I asked nicely for a new piece that hasnt been touched by bare hands and the guy that took my card. went back to the cook was making a
Laura R.
Laura R.
Jul 12, 2021
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This is by far the best Italian Food in Fort Myers!! Small quaint and off the beaten path.
We had Mussels to start which were delicious and dipping the Italian bread in the sauce yum! Next I had the Eggplant Parmesan which was so good, thin slices of eggplant lightly battered and lightly fried it was fabulous. My mom had the eggplant rollatini which again was thin slices eggplant and stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella cheese. This was excellent also!
The prices are very responsible and the portions were big. We took half our entree home. For desert we shared the Cannoli with was authentic
Lisa Huber
Lisa Huber
May 12, 2021
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Can’t say enough good things about this hidden gem!! The food is excellent, the staff is wonderful, and if you’re lucky Gabe will have time to leave the kitchen for a bit and serenade you during your visit!! If I could give them 10 stars I would.
Noah A.
Noah A.
May 08, 2021
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I used to go here often when I worked around the corner. This place has changed hands a few times but it has rarely if ever disappointed. This is definitely a classic NY style Italian place with a lot of variety and good quality dishes to offer. To this day, The Stromboli is the best I've ever had.

My recommendation: try this place at least once. It is well worth it not just because of the food but because it feels like home cooking--the culture in the restaurant is like family.
Abel B.
Abel B.
Apr 10, 2021
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I don't think there are words that can describe how amazing the food tasted. The portions are perfect. The service is outstanding. I left this place with a huge smile on my face from how satisfied my family and I were. I had the lobster ravioli and man that was amazing. Please, do yourself a favor and come here. It won't disappoint.
Taby B.
Taby B.
Mar 18, 2021
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Amazing food and the nicest owner ever! He even let us try a free dessert. The pasta is made in house and so is the bread. The only downside is I wish I knew it was here sooner.
John C.
John C.
Jan 22, 2021
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Oskar Penne was wonderful. Reasonably priced and wonderful taste. Small business that does a great job. Highly recommend
Debbie T.
Debbie T.
Jan 22, 2021
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Wonderful meal. Our first time but won't be our last. I got the veal parmigiana, hubby got veal francaise. Good portions. Chappy waited on us and was so attentive. Great food.
Support this small business. You won't be sorry.
Vanessa White
Vanessa White
Sep 17, 2020
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Not sure what all the hype is. This place is overpriced for the quality. I was happy to support a small business but disappointed by the food. The ceaser salad had no croutons was just lettuce drowning in bottled dressing, they forgot the anchovies I asked for. The shrimp scampi came out more like soup. The shrimp was over cooked and rubbery, the flavor was okay but nothing to write home about. $28 bucks for underwhelming food.
Allie O.
Allie O.
Sep 12, 2020
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What a hidden gem! Great food, great service, great environment. Come here to have a nice, delicious, and relaxing evening - you will not regret it.
Trish W.
Trish W.
Aug 02, 2020
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Everything is homemade, made to order, exactly how you love it. Really delicious! This food is not to be missed. I had the homemade pasta primavera. The veggies were so fresh, I think they were picked this morning. Wonderful marinara sauce. My friend had the sauce "a la rosa" which is a lovely combination of alfredo and marinara. It was super. So glad I found this little gem.
Darin D.
Darin D.
Oct 11, 2019
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Used to love this place, maybe it was an off night .Food and service was not up to par. Unfortunately I won't be back again. Mozzarella sticks tasted like grease.
Jennie V.
Jennie V.
Jun 22, 2019
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DELICIOUS!!!! We had this delivered by BiteSquad and was so glad we tried this!! Everything was fresh and made just as we ordered.

Ordered the Chopped Salad, Antipasto Platter, Bruschetta, and Rolled Eggplant. The Bruschetta was my absolute favorite but everything was amazing!!
Robert R.
Robert R.
Jun 22, 2019
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Ever had the feeling of wanting something great without leaving your home? If you ever have that feeling, this restaurant will satisfy that desire! We had a few entrees delivered and they where all outstanding. I would recommend that you check this place out when in the area!
K. Edwards
K. Edwards
Jan 16, 2019
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Quaint little local restaurant with great food, friendly staff, and cozy, intimate atmosphere. I had the chicken lasagna, which was excellent, as was the wine. The bread tasted like they baked it there. This cafe serves lunch & dinner. Definitely will return!
Gerald T.
Gerald T.
Mar 11, 2017
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Second visit. An excellent little place tucked in an out off the way location. I had an excellent mussels appetizer, followed by the red Lasagna, accompanied by great Italian bread, a nice Salad, and Terri miso desert.

First class service and first class food. Make a reservation. Lots of people are on to this restaurant.