David Buckwalter
We loved Traditions on Sanibel… Special place for us that sadly got erased by a hurricane a few years ago. Found the owner also had Bellini’s Fort Myers so made a trip to check it out.
Had great food, we love and appreciate the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff and owner. Had live music… Missed happy hour but that’s ok. I had the wellington and wife had one of the specials for the night. Both were delicious.
Dessert was creme brulee and it was also delicious.
… moreCrystal Dunn
One of the best dining experiences Fort Myers has to offer! We arrived early for our reservation (Highly Recommend Reservations) and there was no issue! We were immediately greeted by Andrea, the owner! He shook hands and hugged us and thanked us for coming. Our waiter was top notch and highly skilled in fine dining. We ordered drinks, a Bellini, an Old Fashioned, and a Margarita Up. All drinks were spectacular! We started with ESCARGOT EN “CROUTE” GARLIC LEMON & PARSLEY BUTTER PARMESAN & FLAKEY PUFF PASTRY and NOLA CRAB CAKES, TEQUILA AGAVE CREOLE SAUCE with POBLANO – CORN RELISH… both were equally above par but the crab cakes were my favorite. We followed that with the SWEET CORN, PANCETTA, CRAB CHOWDER and the Soup of the day, French Onion soup. These are both a must have when dining with them! For entrees we had SEAFOOD FIDEUA, THIN NOODLE PAELLA WITH FRESH FISH, SHELLFISH, CHORIZO, SOFRITO SAFFRON BROTH, ROUILLE….. the Veal Chop and the 12 oz Aged Ribeye – both paired with homemade mashed potatoes and asparagus. I encourage you to choose Belinni’s for your next night out… you won’t be disappointed!
… moreCindy Grigiski
We enjoyed our Valentine’s Day dinner at Bellini’s. Tony was our waiter and was very informative and attentive. I started with greek salad and had the 6 oz filet and my husband had the shrimp bisque soup and the 12 oz Ribeye. Both steaks were cooked perfectly and the sides were tasty as well. Tony helped us pick the right bottle of wine to go with our meals. I capped the meal off with a Bellini coffee drink and my husband had some tawny port. The piano music and vocals were a lovely accompaniment to the dining experience and was at the right volume so we could still chat. We will go back. Highly recommend.
… moreDebra Mark
Omg I love this place!! The owner greeted us at the door and was a sweet and welcoming!! The ambiance was amazing and the food was to die for!!! We started with the toasted cauliflower and the I had the duck confit and my husband had the fettuccini pesto with shrimp! Bothe dishes were amazing and so tasty! Our waiter John was knowledgeable and friendly and attentive!! The entertainment was wonderful as well!! We had the best time there!! Will go back soon!!!
… moreCandice Bradshaw
I had my birthday dinner here and we had the best time. We had a seat right next to the entertainment, who catered to any and all requests and also sang me a beautiful birthday song. The food was amazing, even down to the kids meal my daughter had. The pasta was freshly made and you could tell so much work was put into every dish. There was so much flavor and every dish looked beautiful when it came out. The pesto sauce was to die for, creamy and flavorful. The lobster ravioli was some of the best I’ve tasted and the risotto is perfect. Make sure you save room for the tiramisu experience. This restauraunt was the gift my taste buds didnt know I needed until now. Delicious
… morebeth Millar
This was our 4th time dining here. Bellini’s is on the very top of the scale. Let’s start with Andrea Mucciga the owner who greets everyone as they come in. His love of the culture/family he has and is creating is heartwarming and admirable. His servers, chefs, and bartenders are in the top 10. One evening we sat at the bar meeting Danny who served us from scratch cocktails using freshly squeezed juices. He shared great cocktail recipes with us and made amazing espresso martinis. We have had two servers. Ricky who is outstanding. We shared stores about growing up in Maine to what were some of his recommendations on the menu. Michael who is again outstanding and a pleasure to talk to has been with Andrea since his first restaurant on Captiva. All 3 of these people reflected their love of their career and how great it was to work for this family and love what you do while surrounding yourself with good people. Last and certainly not least is Paul Rozmus-the very talented musician. His vibrance and Joie de vivre is shown through the flute and keyboard and is very impressive.
Live music, consistently magnificent food, top service and Andrea’s love of what he is creating is why I highly recommend Bellini’s!!!
… moreFrank Sfalanga Jr
This place is a hidden gem hiding in plain sight. Easily the best food available anywhere near the Iona or Whiskey Creek area. I’ve taken my love inside at the bar. I’ve been there with groups as large as 8 people. Everything is cooked from scratch. A+++
… moreMarion Hauser
We absolutely love Bellini’s – old school five star service and food quality 10/10. We held our office Christmas party here yesterday and every team member said “every bite was more delicious than the next”! The owners Andrea and Sheila treat you like family, as do the servers. Wonderful ambiance, food, and service. It’s definitely our go-to place for out of town guests. Everyone always loves coming there. Andrea welcomes you at the front making you feel like you are entering his home. He worked with me to plan an absolutely outstanding menu for our party. Can’t wait for next year! Thanks for making our party fabulous!
… moreWade McKinney
Chicken and Veal Piccata with Caesar salad. I always enjoy the music at the bar this place is classic and upscale .
… moreDaniel Peña
Took my wife here for our anniversary celebration dinner. We enjoyed everything. The hostess was really pleasant. The owner came right over upon our arrival and seated us at our table. Our waiter Ricky was on top of everything. The food was excellent. The only negative I have is the tables seemed to cramped. It felt like we were sitting together with the tables on either side. But other than that we were very pleased with our dining experience.
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