This was my first visit and from the reviews I was expecting an extraordinary dining experience. I was disappointed. The noise level almost precluded dinner time conversation. The menu was extensive, confusing and expensive. I decided to go with one of the night's specials. The pasts was cooked perfectly yet the shrimp was way over-cooked. Very disappointing for such a highly recommended restaurant..
I just don't see the attraction for this place.
I can't say enough great things about this place. Â It doesn't need a long winded review. Â It is just great.
What we ate;
~3 different pizzas, Â margherita, napoletan, and the whole whea crust with veggies , all awesome
~Beef Carpacci - UNBELIEVEABLE
~Cheese and Salami Platter, decadent and great selection of cheeses.
~Burratta, Fig, Arugula, YUM YUM YUM YUM YUM
~Prosecco, perfect balance of sweet and dry and bubbly (had 4 glasses)
~Gelato, variety, my cousin is a diabetic and risked her health to order not one but two dishes of gelato.
This place was great, good service, great decor, free valet parking and a nice buzz in the place.
I would make a special trip to FL just to eat at this place. Â Do not hesitate to go.
The price was right too.
Uhh, hello my new favorite restaurant!!! They had me from the second the waiter set a  chilled glass of pinot noir on the table! The fried rice ball with mozzarella and tomato sauce are a must-have! The beef carpaccio is excellent! We shared a pizza and a second glass of pinot and that was plenty for the two of us! I gave this a 4 star because the ambiance, service, and food are all great!
Review Source:VERY disappointing experience......
After reading some good reviews about D'Angelos, a friend and I decided to try it out this past weekend.
After being met at the hostess stand with a blank stare and without even a smile or a "good evening", we were seated. Â The place was busy, so we were totally fine with sitting in the dining room along the busy staff "traffic" area.
The waitress greeted us quickly, and was pleasant.  My friend asked for  her to choose for her a good glass of Pinot Noir.  Considering this place is also a wine bar, we both expected it to be quite good.  Instead, whatever she brought to the table was a cheap, tasteless, watery Pinot.  Quite disappointing for a "wine bar".
My friend and I both ordered 2 of the specials for that evening. Â Pan seared scallops and chicken piccata.
The chicken piccata breast itself was cooked fine. Â But it was covered with a thick yellowy sauce that had the consistency of almost pancake batter. Â Typically, this should be a very light sauce of butter, lemon, wine, stock, and capers. Â What they plopped on top of the chicken was thick, tasteless, and drenched in salt. Â Absolutely terrible! Â I scraped most of it off, and just ate the chicken breast.
My friend's scallops were better.  Sautéed light and tender, but like the chicken it was drowning in salt.
After paying our bill, we were met by the same expressionless blank stare from the hostess and presumably one of the owners upon our exit. Â No smile, and no "thank you" for your visiting.
The place itself is clean and nicely decorated, with a nicely covered outdoor patio. Â Having worked in the restaurant business, I understand the chef might have an off night and I'd be willing to try this place again if it was just the food that was bad. Â However, what was most troubling was that you didn't feel welcome at all at D'Angelos. Â The staff is not trained properly in basic customer service skills like smiling, being cordial, and at least acting like they somewhat appreciate your business. Â Â The only person that smiled and said "thank you for visiting", was the valet. Â I will definitely not be back.
Excellent Italian food in East Fort Lauderdale.
Sure parking is very limited (i.e. non existent), but they have valet and the food is great.
The ambiance is actually nicer than most restaurants in Italy and they have Italian cooking shows on the several 55 inch videos around the restaurant. This place is very clean and modern inside. They have a bar, gelato bar, and fire pizza oven.
I tried the shrimp and calamari appetizer (deleted the smelts) that was lightly fried and outstanding. For lunch I had the chicken with penne pasta in a lemon butter sauce that was very good as the pasta is made fresh and you really can taste the difference from other non-fresh made pasta restaurants.
For desert, the gelato was the BEST I have ever had (even better than in Italy). This restaurant allows you to sample them all and will arrange them on a small dish. I went for the chocolate and it was pure heaven.
Seriously, the best, smoothest, and freshest gelato I have ever had the pleasure of tasting.
I really really REALLY love this place! Â I now live in Aventura, which makes it harder to come here, but when I lived in the area I was here all the time. Â I have never had a bad experience here, the food and service has always been on point. Â
Some must haves include the roasted sweet italian sausage, eggplant parm, suppli rice balls, sicilian tuna salad, norcino or ciccio calzone, and honestly any of the pizzas. Â Also, the focaccia that they serve at the beginning of the meal is hot, chewy and delicious (ask for the spicy olive oil with it ... YUM). Â
I also love the ambiance of the place, and love how the tv's show real italian cooking videos, very authentic! Â
Can't wait to come back!
Very good good but pricey. Â Great service. Â I know tapas are small portions but some were tiny. Â Depends what you order. Â The calamari, zucchini blossoms and fries were more hearty. Â But the ceviche and salads were less substantial. Â The place is cute and the waiters were super nice. Â Worth a try.
Review Source:Came here with boyfriend for lunch as we were both craving wine and pizza.. Upon entering, I was impressed with the decor and overall vibe of the place. The setting was modern and trendy and the screens showed cooking which I absolutely loved! It is a nice change from sports or news and is quite appetite enticing as well..
The wine was delish, but a little on the pricey end, being $10 per glass!
We ordered the octopus carpaccio. Nothing impressive. I am a huge fan of octopus. I found it to be fresh but tiny portion-wise and the accompanying flavors did not compliment the octopus at all. As for the pizza, I am sad to say that I am yet to experience a good pizza in FL as it was below average. The service was also mediocre at best.. After 4 tiny glasses of wine, an app and 2 pizzas the bill came out to $90 which was way too much for lunch. Not a terrible experience but definitely no repeat for me unless they improve their food quality and service.
This is the cafe version of the highly acclaimed Casa d'angelos.Being on Federal highway and dealing with the noise detracts from the ethereal atmosphere of the white glow and serene setting they have created.Why not put the patio in the back surrounded by uplighting and dense bushes?None the less,a great menu focusing on Italian tapas of sorts.We all had the wood fired pizzas which were nice (i thought mine could have been cooked a minute longer.. the Pugliese( broccoli rabe, burrata and sausage).Ice tea comes in an endless pour, a generous touch in places like this that generally take an appendage with your wallet.This is a place Giorgio Armani would be happy having lunch or a light dinner at .If you want that high end Northern Italian feeling while paying considerable less ,Buonasera!
Review Source:Although Italian tapas sounds like a great idea, the execution is sub-parr. Our meal was bland and boring. Not terrible, just not good. We ordered the tradidional bruschetta and the sun dried tomato and olive tapenade and were not impressed. We also ordered the Tour of Italy which includes tastings of different dishes. We had to smother everything in the sauce to get some taste to it, and then the waitress took the sauce away too early!! The pesto french fries were disappointing and the stew was lacking.
Bottom line: I would not go back.
Went here for an anniversary a week ago. Â The food was very good and was complemented by a great bottle of Italian Chianti off of their great wine list. Â We opted to sit outside due to the bright lights and congested seating inside. Â Larger portions of food than we expected...could have split the pizza and soup. Would definitely recommend!
Review Source:D'Angelo is modern chic meets local pizza joint.
Its location in Oakland Park, sits on top of US1, making the view from its chic outdoor dining area a little "congested," but still satisfies patrons who wish to dine al fresco. The inside area is vibrant with bright lighting, a crisp appearance, and an energetic environment. While reservations aren't available, we have yet had to wait to be seated, but had we needed to kill some time, there is a nice bar which offers a full range of cocktails, beers and an extensive wine list.
The first thing my foodie eyes noticed was the large screen television wasn't showing sports or news, but rather cooking shows featuring Italian recipes like pasta carbonara and fresh made pizza. This got me in the mood for the cuisine we were about to engage in and earned D'Angelo a couple of brownie points on my score sheet (although during football season, I would not oblige to the game being shown)!
The laminated menu, which doubles as a place mat has a front side filled with mouthwatering selections ranging from small plates categorized as "Tapas" to larger options, like whole pizzas. The reverse side displays a huge variety of reds and whites. The menu is great for sharing and has some very good options (my favorites being the Salsiccia Fritata and the Porcini Pizza, with perfectly cooked crust and quality toppings).
Make sure you save some room and order Gelato for dessert- how could you not when they have a deli like display of the homemade creamy goodness right in the middle of the place? Mint is my favorite, but I can't imagine that any of their ten varieties would be a bad option.
The price points, fare, and overall experience make D'Angelo a viable option for any type of outing, whether it be for a first date or a Sunday family dinner. Those familiar with Chef Angelo, owner of the three fine dining restaurants, Casa D'Angelo, may be pleasantly surprised to know that this more casual location shaves off a dollar sign or two.
Don't judge this book by its cover!  Driving by it seems like a quaint little not so impressive place, but  inside is a chic, sleek, white and silver classy, modern decor.  The seating is spacious and comfortable. Â
Their wine list is also quite good - you have the option of having a glass, a carafe or a bottle of many of their selections. Â There are some unique wines on the menu so a few visits would allow for some fun experimentation.
The food is excellent - every time I have gone everyone has enjoyed what they ate. Â The flavors are well balanced and their pizza is just as good as their tapas. The tuna ceviche is AMAZING! Â They also have a number of specials every night so you never tire of the menu. Â A great place for a double or single date. Â
The outside seating area is very nice too - but there are no fans or misters so on a hot evening, plan to be inside!
This was gourmet food at a very reasonable price. Our group of three left stuffed and with lots of leftovers for $49. We had the antipasto, the sausage and broccoli di rape panini, and the 4 formaggi pizza (stracchino and gorgonzola, taleggio and buffalo). The only thing needed was a little salt on the broccoli, which was perfect thereafter.
This is a taste of D'Angelo's gourmet food you could safely expect at the great chef's other restaurants only for an inexpensive to moderate price.
It is constantly busy; we dined on a Saturday afternoon (July 23) and it was nearly full.
The value is excellent and the locals keep it full. We ran into some old friends who, by the way, have good taste. They're regulars at my restaurant.
It has a nice Five Star interior, superlative service and offers some great Italian food; though taste wise somewhat on the bland side.
The most outstanding dishes I had were the Carpaccio's, most particularly the Carpaccio di Pulpo and either the muscles or the clams or a combination of both in a tomato broth.
In the Carpaccio di Pulpo the octopus is from the tentacle (I simple adore eating tentacles from any source) shaved width wise super thin with a nice fresh vegetable salad topping. The clams and muscles are superlative in overall taste and flavor; having a touch more zest to them than most of their other food items.
The only downside to D'Angelo is parking. They have valet parking, and it may just be one of my little peccadilloes or a thingy only to me, but a detest valet parking. Though complimentary, I always tip a couple bucks, but here it is particularly hair rising as the spaces are small and they also use spaces located elsewhere.
I like the place. It's better than "A"-OK, but I can say that I am a Fan, but Yelp has no half stars that would put it someplace in between those two choices rating it 3.5; so I'm giving it a Four Star because when in doubt I rate upward.
I went here for dinner with my wife and another couple last night.
Their food is excellent and the wine offerings is impressive and reasonably priced.
We enjoyed basil/pesto French fries, fried risotto balls, a little charcuterie plate some excellent turkey and chicken meatballs and a margarita pizza.
Why the three star review?
My wife called in the early afternoon and asked about a reservation, but was informed that only parties of six or more make make one. Â When she asked what it would be like around 7:30 he said that there would be little-to-no wait. Â Great, except that this was only to sit outside because the interior was completely booked by previously mentioned large groups and if we wanted to sit inside it would be a 90 minute wait.
Add to that EXCEPTIONALLY slow service and HUGE waits requiring repeated requests for additional water and I just don't know if this place is worth the trouble
4 stars for food averaged against 2 stars for service gets my 3 star review.
Food was excellent but server was "alright". This was the first time I have eaten at this restaurant. We went with a group of 8 of us for a birthday event at around 9pm, Weds. We ordered pizzas ,a whole bunnch of tapas, and some bottles of wine. The food tasted great! I even brought home a salmon carpacio for my wife , and she said it tasted fresh and terrific as well.
The only down side was the waiter, he was "ok". For this type of place he should of been more attentive. I noticed that there was not that much water being served. He came twice with Pelligrino and thats it. 2-3 bottles of Pelligrino is really not enough for 8 people. He should of least offered tap water or something. Â
Additionally, at the beginning I thought everybody was going to split the check, so i had secretly asked the waiter if he can seperate my check from teh others. This will prevent anybody paying for my food, vice versa. He immediatly said he might not be able to do it (which is not true, he can do it , but he was lazy) and his facial expressions were a little rude. While eating I then told him to put everything together because somebody in the table was offering to pay for the whole tab.
Would I come eat here again? Maybe i would, the food was pretty good, but the waiter was "ok". At the end though our tab was around $500 so he got tipped around $100. He then was nice because we were leaving and left him a nice tip.
Trendy hip and cool would describe the decor. Slightly above average would describe the food. Lackluster would describe the service I encountered.
Having wanted to try this place for sometime, now that the snowbirds are gone for the summer, I finally went on Saturday night. The restaurant is cool to say the least. The outdoor patio and indoor space are bright with white being the primary color. I had never been here before and knew that this was a tapas style restaurant but with pizza and some other specials. I really did not know what to expect and was hoping for an explanation from my waitress; that did not happen.
A few details; after being seated for about 10 minutes, the hostess asked if our waitress had been by which she had not. The friendly hostess had a waitress at our table in no time, who plainly asked what we wanted. Since this was our first time here, we were hoping for some explanation of the concept of this restaurant, i.e. how big are the pizzas, what do people normally order, what are the portion sizes of the entree specials, etc. This was not done. It was just simply what do you want? That is fine for most restaurants but at one that has a little different format, some introduction should be given. Another small annoyance; almost all the tables were provided bread, however, mine was not. We did not know if it needed to be ordered or what, as the waitress did not explain.
Despite the unimpressive service, the food was good, but did not wow me. I had a Caesar salad which was above average with the lettuce being crisp and fresh, and a pizza with burrata, portabella mushrooms, and tomatoes. It was a thicker crust than I was anticipating and the tomato sauce could have had a bit more bite to it, but overall it was a decent consistency and flavor. However, for a gourmet pizza, at this point in time I prefer Panaretto's(this is where Yelp really needs half stars so I can differentiate these two ratings). D'Angelos though, as a restaurant, is a bit more stylish.
Complimentary valet is a nice touch. I would come back again, but am in no rush to. Hopefully my next waiter/waitress will be a bit more enthusiastic.
Nice place. Very modern and contemporary design. Beautiful patio with plenty of tables for dining al fresco. The food is simple and very well prepared. I had a carpaccio di manzo, polenta with wild mushrooms, meatballs, fried calamari, shrimp, and smelt, and a pizza with prosciutto, arugula and buffalo mozzarella. I loved it all and was impressed with the pizza crust and the fact that they have smelt on the menu which I never see in a restaurant. Prices are reasonable and the "tapas" are actually appetizer size, so they were a lot larger than I thought they would be. We finished up the meal with hazelnut gelato. They have a display case with different flavors of gelato! I recommend this place for sure. Also I believe they are open until 2am on some nights and until 11pm on the others.
Review Source:If you're looking for typical Italian/American fare -- this is your place. While the menu makes a strong effort to look like "authentic" Italian food, in reality it is not. The "buffala mozzarella" is nothing more than typical part-skim mozzarella cheese. The "porcini mushroom" pizza is nothing more than white button mushrooms. And the "parmigiano-reggiano" cheese is a run of the mill parmesan cheese sliced on a deli slicer.
Service was very good. The wine list was loaded with wonderful Italian selections. Ambiance was lovely both inside and out.
Overall this was a big let down -- just serve what the menu says ... in the end, you're not fooling anyone!!
Absolutely love this place. Â We have been 3 times this month and it is awesome. Â From the minute you arrive, the valet is friendly, there is a great vibe and a lot of energy. Â The staff is always friendly, the food superb and just great ambiance. Â The salads are amazing, the pizza the best in town and a great wine list. Â Once again Angelo has done it it top notch. Â I would highly say, "GO"!!!!! Â Awesome!!
Review Source:For the record I am giving this place four and a half stars. It's that good.
Last night, I went to D'Angelo's for the second time. I really like the ambiance both inside and outside on the patio. Â
This time I had the tuna and the polpo (octopus) carpaccio. Â It was so delicious!
The hostess, manager, and waiter were all nice. Â It was the strangest thing, the waiter was Italian. Â It's an Italian restaurant, imagine that!
Anyway, the bread is good, pizza yummy. It's the closest thing to a modern, casual place in Italy. Â Definitely check it out. Â
And yes, Italians do dine there. There was a huge table sitting on the patio, the last time I went.
Enjoy!
Super hip, modern decor, with a terrific menu. Â A variety of creative items, along with a killer (and well organized) wine list on the flip side. Â Everything from octopus carpaccio to wood oven pizza. Â In addition, they had a number of specials, all of which sounded amazing. Â Eggplant rollatini with spinach was light and bursting with fresh flavors. Â Salads are light and they'll even split them in the back for you - a nice touch. Â The wood oven pizza was awesome - and they have a ton others I'm going to try.
Great service, solid food with a creative flair, and a hip look - we will be back!
Woman and i have planned to visit this spot for some time given the solid reputation of it's owner and the quality of the food, service and ambiance at the old d'angelos restaurant near by.
We were disappointed.
For architecture, style and ambiance, this place earns a full five bullet rating.
For service, a two to three bullet call, and for tastiness, a similar call.
We ordered a round robin of appetizers. They looked great, nice portions but the taste was uniformly flat.
The wine list is deep. However, I was interested in a Sangiovese but we noted that among the Tuscan Sangiovese choices, there were none representing any of the best Tuscan vineyards.
I settled for a $15 glass that was perfectly fine if not pricey and woman was pleased with her choice of a $12 glas of Santa Margurita  Pinot.
We left, unimpressed. Â I calculated a flat 15% tip on the pretax bill of $92: Â Three appetizers, and three glasses of wine, a nice cheesecake for desert, which we shared (mostly, I ate it all) and a black coffee.
Valet parking is free if not a little nerve wracking due to the fact that the restaurant uses a parking lot two businesses down, and the valets must back ones car north for a half block in the southbound lane of traffic. Â Parking is tight for larger automobiles but the valets seem to pull it off.
Nice atmosphere, great architecture balances against average service and lackluster taste.
Two Bullets and one K-Bar.
B3
Out
Osvaldo P. is right on man, I am in full agreement with him.
Arancini are creamy and crispy, just heavenly. Bresaola and polpo carpaccio satisfied my cravings. And a stracchino and fig pizza was a great little 'dessert' in the cheese and fruit plate sense.
I'm happy to have found D'angelo due to its affordability for a few plates. These ingredients don't come cheap folks, you will have to spend $10 for some bresaola. Seriously, where in the US have we found cheap bresaola? Putting that aside, there were four of us and had a great night outside in the August heat with sampling all around. I cannot wait to return.
Grazie!
First of all, any place that has meats and cheese to choose from, and good ones at that, Im pretty happy with. We got a slew of tapas, for the 4 of us, along with a bottle of red, and a bottle of white.
The server was great. Totally on his game! The food was beautiful, colorful and fresh.
They were out of the 2 things we wanted most which was the burrata and the zucchini flowers, so that was a little disapointing . I mean, we went at 7pm on a Friday. WHY are you out of food already?
The patio is really quaint. Italian music coming from the bushes, gray wrap around couches, brass tikis to keep the bugs away, and its all covered by massive white umbrellas.
Over a really nice experience. My Italian speaking, loving friend was happy, and if shes happy with the Italian, Im happy with the Italian.
Give me a break!! This place sucks!! Pretentious, Yuppie crowd... Small portions, overpriced, blah..
When we went, they were out of the first 5 things we asked for, I guess that should have been my clue to leave.
No parking, right on federal... I mean if you tripped, you would get run over by the traffic...
Go to a real place with real food and save your money...
This one is going to be simple and to the point:
Decor = 5 out of 5
Food = 5 out of 5
Service = 5 out of 5
Bar = 5 out of 5
Cleanliness = 5 out of 5
Pizza = 4 out of 5
The place even has complimentary valet which is awesome! Â The only down side so far is that the Pizza, though it was was good, wasn't up to expectation with the rest of the place. Â For starters, the crust was not a thin as it should be for thin crust pizza and then we only ordered the margarita to try it, and it had way too much cheese on it. Â The appetizers, tapas and the salads are absolutely fabulous and I would recommend this place to anyone who's in the mood for great italien food, the verdict is till pending on the pizza which I will be going back for within the month.
Fun wine bar w/great food!
Free valet parking & it always PACKED even during lunch! Great wine options and several Italian appetizer selections. Pizzas are great! Outdoor patio. Super nice on the inside. A place you can go for lunch and dinner where you can go in shorts or dressed up and not feel out of place. They said on the weekends they have a DJ. Everyone that works here is really friendly and you might even catch Mr. D'Angelo walking around.
Can't wait to go back!
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