Casa Bella
Casa Bella is a family-owned Italian restaurant, serving a mix of northern and southern Italian cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood. Start off with garlic clams, mussels casa bella or hot antipasto. Try the lasagna, linguine con vongale (pasta with clam sauce) or ravioli alla romano (cheese ravioli with sausage and mushrooms). For dessert, don't miss the restaurant's homemade ice cream or New York cheesecake. Casa Bella's relaxed atmosphere is perfect for a casual evening meal after spending all day in the Florida water.
Casa Bella Restaurant
512 West 3rd St.
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 223-0077
casabellastuart.com
Carraba's Italian Grill
Despite the fact that it's a chain restaurant, Carraba's Italian Grill offers authentic Italian food in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Founded and still owned by two Italian American men, Carraba's Italian Grill has a huge menu, featuring many Italian favorites. Calamari, crab cakes or shrimp scampi are perfect for starters. Try a wood-fired pizza, grilled salmon, chicken gratella (chicken breast basted with fresh herbs), or manicotti. The restaurant also has a small kid's menu. Open for lunch and dinner every day, Carraba's Italian grill features hearty meals in a fun environment.
Carraba's Italian Grill
2700 S.E. Federal Hwy.
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 223-6377
carrabbas.com
La Borgata Ristorante
La Borgata Ristorante is located in Palm City, just a short drive from Stuart. This family-owned restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and serves authentic Italian food in a casual atmosphere. Appetizers include garlic bread, fried calamari and buffalo wings. For an entree, you can't go wrong with one of the restaurant's popular pizzas, a ham and cheese stromboli or spaghetti with meatballs. If you're looking for an authentic homemade Italian meal, La Borgata Ristorante is ideal after spending an afternoon boating off the Treasure Coast.
La Borgata Ristorante
3227 SW Mapp Rd.
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 288-2121
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