Stefano's Italian Cuisine — Restaurant in Florida

We usually like to support local restaurants around where we live. Today we decided to explore this one. We did not order much. We started with Calamari. It was tasty and crispy, just the way we like it. The menu is limited and most are with homemade creamy sauces. There is no steak on the menu so I ordered MICHELANGELO (Penne pasta served with peppers, sausage, chicken, and bacon with their homemade mezzo sauce). I only ate 3 bites. We also order Caesar Salad. She finished her salad but did not give thumb up or down. Because they claim food is made from scratch, so the price would not be so terrible if they put more meat in it . If the pasta and sausages were made from scratch, I could not taste anything special or authenticity of Italian cooking. The restaurant does not serve mixed drinks which is no big deal to us as they have beers and wines. The kicker on this was when we have the bill and we thought they added it wrong so we asked and our waitress said it was for this and point to a printed note which inserted to the bill folder for credit card fees to make us look like fools. It was not her fault but it would be nicer to tell us that there would be 3.5% added for credit card prior. She gets her $ about 20% tip for her work. It will be difficult for us to go back to my unfamiliar...

Excellent food. Great service. Quaint atmosphere. Calamari was buttrery, not rubbery. Salads were not drowning is dressing. They were crisp, fresh and with out pretension.

Carbonara was refreshingly authentic. Severed with egg instead of cream sauce. Unfortunately the yolk was too hard to be used as the sauce. Also wish they would have used pancetta cubes instead of bacon bits.

Beef brisket ravioli special was inconsistent with the rest of the dishes. The sauce overpowered the beef and the pasta was too thick. But I finished all of it and liked it.

Salmon is delicious and perfectly done. Linguine side was a nice subtle compliment.

Grouper was fresh and juicy. I would have liked the flavor to be more infused, instead the seasoning sat on the top.

The lobster cream sauce over linguini was amazing. It exemplifies what I love about the food here, subtle and not over powering, yet full of flavor. The cream was not heavy, the sweet lobster lingered and left me wanting more and more.

The limoncello cake is phenomenal! We...

If you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience, look no further than Stefano's! This family-owned restaurant serves up some of the best Italian cuisine around. To start, their red wine sangria is a must-try - the perfect blend of fruity and boozy.

For your main course, the lobster ravioli is a standout dish - each bite bursting with flavor and filled with succulent lobster meat. The salmon is also cooked to perfection, with a crispy exterior and tender, flaky center.

And if you have room for dessert (trust us, you'll want to save some space), the Anthony’s key lime pie with a graham cracker crust is the perfect way to end your meal. It's tangy, sweet, and oh-so-creamy - the perfect complement to a delicious Italian meal.

But it's not just the food that makes Stefano's stand out - the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with friendly and attentive staff who make you feel like part of the family. Overall, Stefano's is a must-visit for anyone who loves great Italian food, and we can't...