For Antonella Diluca and Simone Raccanello, moving from their native Italy to South Florida to open a deli and café was a dream. And now it’s a tasty reality for Wilton Drive diners. The menu includes several authentic main course options, a panini menu, traditional appetizers and desserts including “torta della nonna” and amaretto cake. In addition to a good selection of Italian wines, they also offer artisanal beers from the north of Italy, where Diluca and Raccanello come from.
Dockside dining is just one attraction at this eatery perched on the Intracoastal just south of Oakland Park Boulevard near A1A. The vibe is Florida-casual, and you can expect to see men in Hawaiian shirts disembarking from boats and strutting inside. Traditional bar bites, Floribbean fare, and international offerings comprise the menu, including crabcakes, fried calamari, coconut shrimp, seared ahi, and conch fritters. You can also order half-pound beef burgers, overstuffed wraps, and out-of-the-ordinary takes on fish, like the blackened mahi Reuben sandwich. Cocktails run the gamut, including fruity martinis, thick frozen margarita-like concoctions, and enormous fish bowls filled with fizzy, vodka-based drinks.
Garden pub and wine bar located in Wilton Manors serving comfort food and a wide variety of cocktails.
The restaurant’s name gives a clue as to two of its specialties – champagne and oysters. But if that sounds a bit fancy, the place’s local-art-and-beach-bar vibe and décor should put people at ease. With its long bar of seats and close, cozy tables, the place offers what seems like a Florida version of the Asian concept of communal dining.
The family-style eatery prides itself on serving Vietnamese home comfort food. Flavorful dishes pull from traditional recipes, some commonly known and other
passed on by Nguyen’s mother who he says taught him “every trick there is.” But What The Pho is about more than just pho, known to some as the “King of Desserts,” the menu boasts twists on the classic Thai donuts with “Pho You” and “Pho Me.”
This chic, casual dining spot on Wilton Drive offers outside seating so people can enjoy a meal in true Greek village style. Big and small plates include starters from falafel, pork belly and stuffed grape leaves with hand-rolled rice and fresh herbs drizzled with lemon sauce. And if you want to go big and meaty, you came to the right place with dishes like the Greek platter for two – two lamb chops, grilled chicken, gyro, grilled kefte, pork tenderloin, rice and potatoes. Top it off with a Greek dessert such as Galakto-Fantastico, a warm custard wrapped in phyllo dough, topped with cinnamon and honey. And it wouldn’t be a Wilton Drive dining experience without a signature cocktail or two from the excellent bar.
The first Thai restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.
Located in the heart of the Drive, Tulio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar brings a vibrant take on Mexican cuisine. The restaurant strives to be a place where friends and family can come together at a casual setting to enjoy top quality south-of-the-border food and handcrafted cocktails – after all, three longtime friends are behind the concept. On the menu, you’ll find the Gringo Burger (house blend of chuck, brisket and short rib served with lettuce, tomato, pickle and fries) and a grouper taco (crispy grouper with purple cabbage, pickled onion, pico de gallo and avocado jalapeño sauce).
A non-smoking wine bar where you can sip and try cheese pairings.
Enjoy wine, craft beer or maybe a killer martini in this sleek and sophisticated bar.
Sip on some coffee, a smoothie or enjoy some light fare and sweet treats.
Offering wine, beer, tomato soup and – of course – grilled cheese sandwiches.
Cure that hunger! Looking for a quick bite, or fuel for the hangover? Courtyard Cafe has what your hungry needs. set in the heart of Wilton Manors, the cafe has been serving and feeding the community for over 50 years. they pride themselves on great service and quality food.
City landmark with award-winning burgers.
Dark reds, browns, creams, and wood tones give this sushi and Thai restaurant a warm, inviting vibe inside, while torches and ornate shrines of Buddha and ancient stone faces elicit feelings of being in a faraway land. Galanga also serves up a variety of Japanese and Thai appetizers, soups, salads, and entrees, as well as eye-popping platters of fresh sushi and sashimi.
Wilton Drive has always been a great place to go for Asian food, and this Thai spot with pan-Asian flavors adds another option. It features an elaborate sushi bar that features avocado sushi. Other menu items include popular favorites such as stir fried chicken with cashew nuts
Wilton Drive recently welcomed a new vegetarian spot featuring avocado toast, salads, soups, sandwiches, rice bowls and veggie burgers. Notable menu items include the Rainbow Vegan Grilled Cheese (six-colored vegan almond cheese sandwich with chipotle mayo), Rawsagna (herb tomatoes with ricotta, thin zucchini slices, sundried tomato paste and portobello mushrooms), and Purple “Pride Burger” Haze (patty made with roasted beets, brown rice and chickpeas topped with crispy kale and tahini sauce served on sprouted seven-grain bread).
Who says no to good, authentic Italian food? This restaurant serves a diverse selection of pizza, paninis and more – along with a good selection of beer and wine . The Italian flavors continue into dessert, with many flavors of gelato to choose from. (For a more old fashioned American taste, they’ll also do milkshakes.) All these Old World flavors also come with some New World technology – go to the website and you can download the Dolce Salato app.
Fritanga Managua offers the essence of Latin comfort food via the flavors and authentic dishes of Nicaragua. Menu items include queso frito (Nicaraguan fried cheese), chicharrones (fried pork rinds), cerdo asado (marinated pork strips) and delicious desserts.
If you’re hungry, eat at the right place. The Italian-American deli-restaurant combines modern and traditional cooking that delivers authentic, quality dishes with minimal fuss. This restaurant provides a chic modern atmosphere with artistic touches throughout; check out the Marilyn Monroe mural as you enter. The menu’s equally classic. EAT features classics like pastas, sandwiches and pizzas. Chef recommends the homemade lasagna, which is layered with sliced meatballs, sausages, ricotta, locatelli and mozzarella cheese with tomato sauce. But if you want burgers, they’ve got burgers. Indulge in the hickory barbecue burger made with EAT’s signature barbecue sauce topped with cheese and crispy fried onion strings. Go ahead – grab a menu and EAT.
Big servings, friendly staff, raucous bar – especially popular for Sunday brunch.