Darios Fort Lauderdale — Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale

Walked in while on break from jury duty. Ordered a slice and a soda and sat down. I checked my emails and ate my lunch and before I had finished my can of coke, the owner came by to tell Me he needed to table. Mind you, it’s been 15 minutes AT BEST. I told him I understood,was finishing up and would be leaving shortly. In the next 3 minutes, despite my being on a call, a server came and tried to take my can of coke and then the server returned and put two plates of pizza belonging to others in the table, advising again that he needed the table. I left and walked back to the courthouse. Pizza was very good, but unless you intend to take it to go, I would not recommend bothering to take a seat, even if you are very pregnant- which I am, by the way. There are 3 tables total, one of which was occupied by two lawyers having a working lunch and the third by a single man. I’m not sure what about me seemed like a target for this owner- I guess pregnant women are easier to push...

I had the absolute pleasure of enjoying lunch at Dario’s in Fort Lauderdale, and let me just say—WOW! Chef Dario, who is also the owner, is truly a master at his craft. I had the spaghetti with meatballs during lunch, and the next day I had the lasagna—both dishes were beyond exquisite. The food was incredibly well-seasoned, full of rich flavor, and cooked to perfection. Even my friends had the lasagna for lunch and they loved it just as much! You can taste the passion and authenticity in every bite. Chef Dario brings the heart of Italian cuisine right to South Florida. He was super nice and also reassured, how was everything throughout our time there. A true gem—highly recommend for anyone who loves real, flavorful...

Given my background as an Italian-American and former resident of Rome, I may possess a degree of personal bias. However, I have sampled several menu items, and the experience has been quite positive. Dario's consistent presence and daily preparation of the menu are noteworthy. I highly recommend patronizing establishments owned and operated by Italians who are also involved in the food preparation. The convenient location makes takeout a...