Rae's Real Italian

Name: Rae's Real Italian
Address: 275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL, United States, 33931
Telephone: (239) 463-8791
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (334)

$31 to $50

Italian

275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Kid-friendly

Rae's Real Italian: A Taste of Italy by the Beach
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Rae's Real Italian, where traditional and modern Italian cuisine come together for the whole family to enjoy. Located within the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina, Rae’s offers panoramic views of Fort Myers Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy dinner in our climate-controlled setting, and savor a variety of Italian favorites. Complement your meal with a selection of wine, local craft beer, and beachy cocktails to truly feel the beach vibes.

Valet Parking Perk
Enjoy free valet parking for guests dining at Rae's after 5 PM when presenting a validated receipt, even if you are not staying at the hotel.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(239) 463-8791
Website
https://www.pinkshell.com/restaurants-dining/raes-real-italian
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mathew Mitnitsky

Location
275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Neighborhood
Fort Myers
Cross street
275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking.
Public transit
Fort Myers Beach Trolley stops in front of Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 334 people are saying

Rae's Real Italian reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Southwest Florida
Kid-friendly
Southwest Florida
Great for scenic views
Southwest Florida
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Ft. Myers
Kid-friendly
Ft. Myers
Romantic
Ft. Myers
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rae's Real Italian offers "fantastic" views and "amazing service," with expertly prepared Italian cuisine and fresh seafood. Diners appreciate the "beautiful sunset" and "great food," including standout dishes like crab-stuffed ravioli and grouper. While the menu is limited, the restaurant's atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "hidden gem" at Fort Myers Beach.

334 Reviews

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Eileen VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The air codifioning did not work! Esp by the tables by the window.
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Sarah
Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Inattentive server. Limited food options. Dried out bread basket. Extremely oily Seafood pasta with overcooked mussels. Didn't order dessert as we sat there for over 20 minutes waiting for the server despite the fact that there were less than 10 tables with 3 servers. Definitely will not return.
Rae's Real ItalianResponded 5 days ago
We're deeply concerned about your experience at Rae's Italian. Our passion is creating memorable moments, and we clearly missed the mark. Your perspective would help us deliver the experience you deserve.
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Gino VIP
Southwest Florida17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tried a new restaurant out last night called, “Rae’s on the Beach” at The Pink Shell, and it was fantastic! Amazing service, flavorful Italian food, fresh seafood and gorgeous views of the ocean…it was worth the drive from the Cape!
Rae's Real ItalianResponded on June 27, 2025
Your 5-star rating illuminates our evening! 🌟 At Rae's Italian, we pour our passion into creating exceptional moments, and we're honored you had such a wonderful experience. Looking forward to crafting more culinary memories with you!
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Kelly
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Will be back. Good food, beautiful sunset. Not loud
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Margalie & Maxime
Southwest Florida3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rae Italian restaurant truly delivered an unforgettable dining experience! The food was expertly prepared, presented, and absolutely delicious. Every bite was a delight, and I was blown away by the quality. Highly recommend to anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine!
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STEPHEN
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore36 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Much better food than you would expect inside a resort. Definitely a place I would look to eat every time I was in Ft Myers Beach. The wine list could be expanded.
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Jonathan
Orlando / Central Florida East9 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Rae's was "ok".... nice ambience, great view of the ocean... but they use the same kitchen, ingredients, and even some menu items as the other restaurant located downstairs. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but calling yourself "Real Italian" is just silly and somewhat of a misrepresentation of reality. My chicken parm was good, but it was standard run of the mill chicken parm that you'd get anywhere... including Olive Garden lol, including at the beach restaurant Bongo's located on the first floor.. not bad, but nothing impressive. The Cannoli with Pistachio however, was absolutely fantastic. I'd go back, but more so because there are limited options on site, and in the future would probably just eat at Bongos again.
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Erin VIP
Orlando / Central Florida East15 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was excellent. We had the lobster gnocchi appetizer special as well as the red snapper special with pesto risotto and chicken parm. I liked that they had gluten free options. Our server, Junior, was very friendly and informed us about several dishes. This was a birthday meal and we had reservations at the resort. We felt that they could have been a little more proactive about the occasion since they had the information but it wasn't a total dealbreaker. Overall it was a lovely meal and it was nice to enjoy the view as well.
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Paul
Chicago / Illinois21 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Given that the restaurant is located in a hotel resort, reading, previous reviews that were , I would have to say the food is amazing. The service was amazing. when back in Fort Myers Beach, i’ll have to make another stop
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Ben
Cleveland / Akron / Canton5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beef filet was cooked perfect and so tender. Meatball appetizer was delicious and so was the crab stuffed ravioli with lobster! Definitely recommend!
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Rae's Real Italian is rated 4.6 stars by 334 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Additional information

Cross street
275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Neighborhood
Fort Myers
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking.
Public transit
Fort Myers Beach Trolley stops in front of Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mathew Mitnitsky
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.pinkshell.com/restaurants-dining/raes-real-italian
Phone number
(239) 463-8791

Rae's Real Italian

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