Bomboloni Bakery Café Ristorante — Restaurant in Jensen Beach

When I eat at Bomboloni's there is one thing that comes to mind and that's Cena con la famiglia. My husband and I love Giovanni and Nicco (owners, chefs, bakers, servers and more)

Upon arrival there is a small outdoor seating area which reminds me of small cafes in Italy (or as much as it can be in a shopping plaza in Jensen Beach). The restaurant isn't huge in the inside, there is about 10-12 tables (but there is word about expansion ). You can make online reservations so that is a plus.

Please excuse the lack of photos as I have been here several times and totally forget to take photographs. So let's talk about food..... and I may get some hate from people but there is a difference between "American" Italian food and authentic Italian food. I have spoken with Nicco and his passion is food. He is definitely just beginning to unleash his culinary talents. We have tried several dishes and no of them disappoint. I am not expert by any means but having family members who live in Italy have owned restaurants in Italy and have been to and ate at some pretty amazing places while there... I can say the sauce is delicious and pretty comparable. Some may call it bland and I call it clean and fresh (no acid reflux for me on this one). Their seafood dishes made perfectly and one of the best octopus we have had (not chewy at all). The lasagna was delicious and so filling. A lot of "Italian" restaurants offer an eggplant or chicken parm dish and you usually can't tell the difference because it all tastes the same. The dishes are drowned in a very acidic marinara sauce and mounds of store bought shredded cheese NOT here. I can taste the eggplant in every bite. You can taste all the fresh herbs used too. Pasta was cooked aldente.

Their Italian wine and beer selection is glorious. Giovanni will pair it with what you are eating and it's splendid every time. The coffee selection is great too (whether it's a breakfast cappuccino or an after dinner espresso).

That brings me to desserts and bakery. The Basque cheesecake is light, creamy, and it's caramelized exterior is to perfection. Another must try is the tiramisu- you have options of a small taster or a bigger plated dessert. The taster is just enough to get all the flavor you need. My go to for breakfast or snack is the Saccottini al cioccolato (crossaint with chocolate) or the Cornetto alla Mandorla (almond crossaint). Desserts and baked goods are all made in house with love.

The next time you are looking for THAT Italian place, don't pass up the opportunity to eat and experience Bomboloni's (this place is more than it's donut...

From a self-proclaimed Italiophile ... when it comes to how Italians make and serve food, there is nothing like the real thing - and this is the real thing. This is a family-run business and they know what they are doing since they are from Italy. The key to the incredible nature of real Italian food is simplicity and freshness. This family brings it to us in our highly-preserved, over-salted/fatted "culinary" environment. In the first bite of one of their panini, I was taken back to Italy. If I had looked around and found myself in the Old World, I would not have been surprised. It made me homesick as everything that takes me there does. The bread is fresh, fresh, fresh, needless-to-say homemade, and traditionally made. The Caprese panino is a dream. I could have eaten a whole sheet of the foccaccia just by itself. It is a culinary miniature of the Etruscan landscape of its creation - soft but hearty with herbs nestled in the valleys, a touch of olive oil on the lightly browned hills, and just the right kiss of coarse-grain salt scattered lightly throughout like the medieval cities that conform to the Tuscan landscape. Fresh cheese - the mozzarella has flavor, not too intrusive, of course, but it compliments the whole rather than just filling it as with many American versions/uses. Crisp greens and a proper balsamico balanced in placement and palate with just the right amount of pesto. The prosciutto panino was also marvelous - a hard meat to accomplish properly this side of the pond, and it was just right - not too lean or fatty. Sliced thin and layered in just the right amount with the same amazing foccaccia, greens, pesto, and balsamico. We were sorely tempted by the incredible pastries - another thing we dearly miss from the Old Country. Nothing beats walking into a pasticceria and seeing cases full of fluffy, beautifully crafted delights (as in the aesthetic and care of craft is just as important as anything else in making something - something to be said for the panini as well). The family was very friendly and hard-working - the kind of people you are happy to support anywhere. The menu is small and you can tell it changes its specials every day since food is made fresh and small-batch - again, the right way! We are delighted to have found this little bit of our adopted home here in the States. The only downside is that you don't step out and find yourself on cobblestone streets. It helps to ease the longing in the meantime....

The older male there (owner?) is so rude and condescending that this will be the last time I buy from them again.

I’ve been a customer several times before (all 5 star experiences) and never had such a rude experience until now; not sure what happened to all the nice and friendly employees.

The lady taking my order didn’t understand English and spent five minutes fiddling with the cash register. I’d already pre-ordered 1 pastry by phone with the older male, who’d set aside the pastry for pick up. When I arrived, the lady asked the male/owner to assist because she didn’t understand directions to pick up the 1 pastry that was set aside. I’m not sure how she misunderstood the number 1 (for 1 pastry) for 12 because the male owner showed up and got defensive with me, like I was a child who didn’t understand the difference between the number 1 and 12. My English is clear and loud enough for the rest of the customers to hear. It wasn’t my mistake but his employee’s for misunderstanding. Plus, the pastries are expensive enough for 1; why would I want 12??? So why the accusatory tone?

This older male/owner had to take over for the cash register and gave me an attitude for wanting to redeem some of the rewards I earned from prior purchases. Nothing I got was free, nor did I do anything wrong. But the level of attitude and condescension is enough for them to lose my business forever. A shame because the food is good. But keep treating customers this rudely, and they’ll continue losing business....