Ristorante Farfalla

First time there and will definitely return. Jeff greeted us warmly, we enjoyed the food and atmosphere and had a nice chat with the chef as we were leaving. The service was a bit spotty, causing us to flag down a different server to get what we previously asked for. Might have been an off night for our guy.

Magical dining Every single dish was absolutely divine, cooked to perfection The ambiance and service are top notch creating a memorable dining experience The restaurant captures the essence of Italian hospitality and culinary excellence The Owner/Chef Michael Fattah is truly amazing and puts his heart and soul into every dish brought to the table The Capellini Mare e Monte and the Linguini ai Frutti di Mare Bianche o Rosse are 2 of my favorites A must visit for anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience Clara Maggio Ft Myers Beach

When we found this gem a couple of years ago, it was on a whim. But now it is our favorite go-to for a relaxing evening. Superb Chef / owner, Michael Fattah prepares flavorful appetizers and entrees. And don't be shy about asking for any special touches to your meal. The staff is always friendly and the service has always been great. A+ on all counts!

Ever wonder how you can tell if a business is worth patronizing? It's when a family of four hungry folks wanders in 45 minutes before closing, VERY underdressed, and every member of the restaurant staff makes them feel welcome. That was our experience on our first visit to Ristorante Farfalla. Everyone we encountered from the moment we walked in the door was pleasant and only concerned with whether or not we enjoyed our visit. Our meals were fantastic, and even my very picky eater wanted to have seconds of the fish he ordered. We are already looking forward to returning to try more of that excellent, perfectly seasoned food and the wonderful atmosphere! We'll dress appropriately next time, though--we promise! ;-)

We had a fantastic meal here last night! The food was incredible and prepared to perfection. The staff was courteous, professional and kind. The owner greeted our table and it was a delight to talk with him about his passion for Italian cuisine, the different regions in Italy, and his love for the community here in Estero. We will definitely be back again. I highly recommend Ristorante Farfalla for the delicious Italian food and the charming dining experience!

This was our first time here. The man who met us at the door and showed us to our table (I assume the owner) was friendly and very well mannered. He introduced us to our server named Jen, and had the staff remove extra place settings from the table. Jen, our server, was knowledgeable and patient while reciting the day's specials, and helping with recommendations. All during our meal she was attentive to our needs without being disruptive to the conversation. The meal itself was wonderful, my wife had one of the veal dishes while I enjoyed the chicken. We split a creme brule for dessert that was excellent. The atmosphere is quite pleasant and lighting is low, which seems to add intimacy. The noise level seemed to grow as the place filled up, but that is expected. The feel is upscale with being too much so. Overall, we enjoyed our meal immensely, and will visit here again when we come back to Fort Myers. I highly recommend.