When you are traveling to Naples, Florida, you can find many attractions worth visiting when you're not relaxing at the beach. Popular area attractions include the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples Museum of Art and the Collier County Museum. Close to the area attractions are several authentic Italian restaurants.
This Italian restaurant provides a casual and comfortable setting with outdoor patio seating, full bar area, booth and table seating, hanging lights and vibrant colors. Lunch and dinner are served seven days a week, and carry-out options are also available if you don't want to dine in. Signature dishes on the dinner menu include the penne pasta with chicken, broccoli, garlic and romano cheese; linguine pasta with choice of red or white clam sauce; spaghetti with meatballs; cheese ravioli; and the lobster ravioli with a pink vodka sauce.
Cafe Luna
467 Fifth Ave.
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 213-2212
cafelunanaples.com
A large selection of authentic Italian entrees, more than 100 options, can be found at this restaurant. The wine menu also consists of more than 250 selections, and there is a full bar and lounge area. Casual attire is acceptable and the dining room consists of table and booth seating, modern décor and dim lighting. The restaurant is open seven days a week for dinner only. Popular menu options include the fettuccine with reduced cream, garlic and black pepper; shrimp scampi tagalini with sautéed shrimp, garlic, white wine sauce and parmesan; and the oven baked lasagna with a Bolognese meat sauce, pomodoro sauce, romano cheese, mozzarella and ricotta cheese.
Pazzo Cucina Italiana
853 Fifth Ave.
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 434-8494
pazzoitaliancafe.com
You'll find a casual and romantic dining experience at Brio, which includes Italian villa décor, outdoor patio seating, booth and table seating, full bar area and private banquet for large parties or special occasions. Lunch and dinner are offered seven days a week, and carry-out options are also available. Items on the dinner menu include the lasagna Bolognese al forno with ricotta and mozzarella cheese; shrimp and lobster fettuccine with green onions, mushrooms and spicy lobster butter sauce; and the garganelli carbonara with wood-grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, bacon and sautéed spinach.
Brio Tuscan Grille
5505 Tamiami Trail N.
Naples, FL 34108
(239) 593-5337
brioitalian.com/location.html?id=17
