Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Cafe Landwer - Hallandale Beach

4.9

4.9 (52)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Hallandale Beach

About the restaurant

The story of Landwer. A story of tradition. A story of quality.
In 1919 on a picturesque street in the center of Berlin, Moshe Landwer opens a small and romantic coffee house, which quickly turned into one of the city’s favorite hangout spots. In 1933 with the rise to power of the Nazi regime, Moshe Landwer along with his family, made aliya and settles in Tel Aviv. On Allenby Street, facing the sea, he opened the country’s first coffee brewing house.
In 1964, due to the rising demand for quality coffee, the Landwer factory moved to its permanent location in Holon. In 2004, the 3 founders of Café Landwer approached the Landwer coffee brand with an idea to revive the brand with rich heritage & legacy. They opened the first café in Rabin Square in Tel Aviv which made its mark in the community. Years later, Café Landwer is now a local restaurant chain & franchise with 80 locations across Israel. These locations are designed to create a warm and elegant atmosphere, to welcome & host guests!

Top review

Kyle

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Cafe Landwer is a gem! The food is fantastic—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, with a menu that nails both classic and creative dishes. The vibe is equally stellar, with a warm, lively atmosphere that’s perfect for a casual meal or catching up with friends. Highly recommend!

Parthenope Ristorante & Pizzeria Napoletana

4.9

4.9 (22)

$30 and under

Italian

Deerfield Beach

About the restaurant

## Parthenope Ristorante & Pizzeria Napoletana: A Taste of Naples in Deerfield Beach Step into Parthenope and be transported to the heart of Naples, Italy. This family-owned and operated restaurant brings the authentic flavors of Naples to your table, with every dish crafted using traditional recipes passed down through generations. Chef Sergio, born and raised in Italy, brings his passion for cooking to life in every dish. From the wood-fired pizzas to the fresh pasta, each bite is a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Naples. The warm and inviting atmosphere of Parthenope makes it the perfect place to gather with friends and family. Enjoy a leisurely meal on the patio, or cozy up inside and savor the aromas of freshly baked bread and simmering sauces. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or simply looking for a delicious and authentic Italian experience, Parthenope Ristorante & Pizzeria Napoletana is sure to delight your senses.

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Harriet

Dined 5 days ago

The owner is hospitable, helpful, very pleasant, and makes you feel like family. She suggests menu items and the Happy Hour 4 choices of entrees are extremely reasonable. It's a Buy One Get One Free offer and you can use it for your dinner which makes it 1/2 price. Can't beat that!! The drinks were $6.00 and the hours are between 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Otoro Sushi + Asian Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (120)

$30 and under

Sushi

Plantation

About the restaurant

Renowned Executive Chef Jimmy from Atlanta, GA brings his creative culinary skills to Otoro. Otoro serves everything made from scratch from our sauces to our desserts.

Otoro is an authentic, modern Japanese and scratch Asian kitchen restaurant in South Florida, serving the freshest fish to the most unique omakase dining experience. An omakase meal is a multi-sensory, almost spiritual, experience. The chef will offer the perfect piece of fish for the season and is guided by his guests’ reactions. The presentation of each course is as visually stunning as the taste.

Located in Plantation Midtown below One Plantation, this elegant dining experience is perfect for a date.

Enjoy contemporary and high-quality food with an artistic touch.

!!ATTENTION!!
FOR OMAKASE RESERVATIONS, WE NEED 24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE DUE TO CHEFS PREPARING ITEMS NOT ON MENU.

PLEASE CALL 754-200-4560 TO BOOK FOR RESERVATIONS OF 6 OR MORE OR FOR OMAKASE.

DO NOT BOOK AN OMAKASE RESERVATION ON OPENTABLE.

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AngelaVIP

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Dinner was great. The food was really fresh. We had sushi & fried rice.

Sapido Italian Restaurant, Pizza , Wine , Market and Café

4.8

4.8 (102)

$31 to $50

Italian

Las Olas Isles

About the restaurant

SAPIDO is a modern Italian Restaurant, Winery , Market & Cafè. We are the place to go for fresh daily homemade Italian food such as Pasta, Gnocchi, Lasagna, Meat, Fish, Authentic Pizza, Fresh Salads, Italian Wine and Coffee. Now also market with Italian products. Join us for lunch or dinner and enjoy authentic Italian food prepared by a team of chefs directly from Italy. We also offer catering for private and corporate events. Come and visit us, you will feel like you just flew to Italy!

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Karen

Dined 2 days ago

Outstanding neighborhood gem! Friendly service and delicious food. Enjoyed the incredible pizza, pasta and tiramisu.

Big Bear Brewing Company

4.8

4.8 (91)

$30 and under

Brewery

Coral Springs

About the restaurant

Big Bear Brewing Co. opened its doors in July of 1997. Our concept was based on serving fresh brewed beer with quality and creative food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. When we opened, brewpubs were expanding throughout the country. Since then, the brewpub concept has slowed, but not Big Bear. We like to think of our very loyal guests as family, and after 20 years that family continues to grow. We have a strong foundation in this community and are very proud of that achievement. Behind the scenes of any successful restaurant is a devoted staff… we have many who have been with us since the beginning. Consistency breeds success and for that we thank our crew.

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April

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Food is always delicious at Big Bear Brewing Company.

Padrino's - Hallandale

4.8

4.8 (35)

$30 and under

Cuban

Hallandale Beach

About the restaurant

Padrino’s Restaurants is a third generation, family-owned collection of Cuban restaurants. Each generation has added their touch to create the ultimate Cuban culinary experience- from our grandmother’s recipes, our father’s dedication to service, and our handcrafted cocktails all served in a contemporary-warm ambiance.

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SusanVIP

Dined on May 16, 2025

Fantastic food and service! Recommend highly. Server was kind and helpful.

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Experience

Cuban Style Saturdays

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Cuban Style Saturdays

Experience

Cuban Style Saturdays

Acquolina - Weston

4.7

4.7 (1529)

$30 and under

Italian

Weston

About the restaurant

Acquolina is now offering curbside pickup for to-go orders as a dining option. Delivery is also available through Uber eats. Please order direct by calling 954-389-1880 for curbside or traditional pickup.

WARNING OPEN-TABLE DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO GUARANTEE A SEATING PREFERENCE FOR INSIDE OR OUTSIDE WATERFRONT DINING PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY FOR SPECIFIC SEATING NEEDS

2010 ZAGAT RATED BEST NEW RESTAURANT IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

Acquolina " Italian for mouth watering" is an authentic Southern Italian favorite offering Manhattan style dining with a great atmosphere. We feature a wide variety of off the menu specials prepared fresh daily. Our menu is offered family style as well as individual portions. Please visit our website at www.acquolinaweston.com for a preview of our full menu. Mangia

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kennethVIP

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Nice atmosphere , excellent wait staff, delicious food!

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Popular dish

Lobster Ravioli

C.L.A.S.S. Soiree Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (366)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Please note that inside seating cannot be guaranteed, and on busy nights a 30 minute wait for your seat may be unavoidable, even with an advanced reservation.
* For Party of 6 or more, Please contact the Restaurant*

Class Soiree Steakhouse is a 26 seat restaurant in the heart of down town Hollywood. Voted the most beautiful restaurant in town. The menu is mostly organic, and consist of all American steaks & chops, latin dishes, as well as Asian dishes. We offer chefs bar tasting for two. We also offer romantic dinner & movie for date night or double date night. Call for details 7862907295

Our wine list consist of approachable wines, and top shelf selections.

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Tyler

Dined 4 days ago

Food Was Amazing, Had The Twin Pork Chops, Beef Rolls, Rice & Beans. Also Had A Coke & A Water.

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Experience

"Brunch & Smash Burgers" with Chef Ali

Experience

Late Night Date Night "Dinner & Movie" Private

Luka Plantation

4.7

4.7 (76)

$30 and under

Latin / Spanish

Plantation

About the restaurant

Unique and cozy Craft Coffee and restaurant spot in Plantation. Luka Restaurant is the fulfillment of the American dream for its owners Luis and Cata, who decided to create a space highlighting the best flavors of Latin American cuisine offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with delicious and flavorful signature dishes such as Arepas, Empanadas, Picanha Steak, Parrilla, variety of bowls and Crunchy Latin Delights for sharing. Visit us and discover our Comfort Food With Love in a one-of-a-kind setting with a beautiful terrace to share with your love ones!

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Karen

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Excellent food and drinks, great ambience. Will definitely visit again!

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Experience

Luka Bowls: the perfect Lunch Special 🍴

Experience

FREE Margaritas for the ladies on Thursday nights

VILLA ROMANA Italian & Romanian Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (227)

$30 and under

Italian

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Our restaurant is situated in the heart of Downtown Hollywood Florida. At Villa Romana Restaurant the art of presenting exceptional cuisine in the most inspired of settings is the "joie de vivre" of Hollywood, Florida. Please visit on Fridays and Saturdays for Live Music from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm! Offering a variety of live music such as Oldies, Jazz, Saxophone, Pop,Motown, Latin music, and much more!

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Bentley

Dined on May 18, 2025

I liked the atmosphere a lot it felt like I was in New York City

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Experience

3 Course Lunch Special, Mon -Fri, 12:00-5:00pm

Experience

Dine & Dance Every Friday & Saturday

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