Terra Nostra Restaurant

If you're looking for a truly authentic Italian meal, look no further than Terra Nostra!! The atmosphere is great. Inside and outside seating, beautiful bar and friendly staff. Service and food are spot on! We had reservations and enjoyed a drink at the bar first. From the warm bread to delicious appetizers and scrumptious food, it was a stellar evening. I wouldn't hesitate recommending this lovely place to anyone! Bon Appetit.

Terra Nostra Ristorante offers a classic Italian ambience with great service. The fried calamari and Pescatore linguini were fresh but lacked flavor. The table setting was beautiful, and the prices were very affordable. Unfortunately, the dishes had oversized garlic pieces, which affected the overall experience negatively. Overall, a decent choice for a casual Italian meal.

On our last night in Fort Myers, we decided to grab takeout from Terra Nostra and wow, I wish I had found this gem sooner! I ordered the Chicken Marsala, and it was absolutely de-lish, thick, creamy sauce, packed with flavor, and loaded with mushrooms. Honestly, I just wish the portion was a little bigger because I could’ve kept eating it all night. Everyone else raved about the Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Parmesan, Fettuccine Bolognese, and the Fettuccine Pesto Pollo….all delicious and full of flavor. While waiting for our to-go order, we sat at the bar (had to add something last-minute) and I enjoyed one of the most refreshing mojitos I’ve ever had, perfectly balanced, crisp, and minty. The bar itself was absolutely gorgeous, glowing under my drink. A mojito this perfect deserves a bar this beautiful. Last day vibes, poured in paradise. My parents actually dined in here the night before with our kids and loved it. They said the waitress Christine was incredibly attentive! As an Italian family from New York, we hadn’t had Italian food for the entire trip, so ending our vacation here felt like the perfect send-off. Authentic, flavorful, and comforting, exactly what we were craving! After tasting the food myself (and sipping that mojito), I can totally see why this place was a hit. Next time, this is definitely going to be a date-night spot. Highly recommend for both dine-in and takeout. #FortMyersEats #ItalianDoneRight #ChickenMarsalaGoals #MojitoMoments

Super fast service! Our waiter Tony was also quite funny too which was a nice touch. The pasta was cooked well and delicious. Has a nice outdoor patio for seating as well. Was not packed at all and didn't need reservations.

I was visiting the area and stopped to have dinner here. It was amazing, food was delicious, servers were attentive and portions were generous. Great experience and would recommend for anyone looking for great quality Italian food!

The food, service, atmosphere, and food quality are all amazing here. My server Ella was really sweet and had great suggestions. Although, I dined in late I didn’t at all feel rushed. I ordered the sea bass as a main. It was a generous sized filet and came with zucchini and risotto. Everything was really delicious. I highly recommend giving this place a try if you’re in the area.

I have been here multiple times and it never disappoints! I first found Terra Nostra about 2 years ago now and it has become our favorite spot to eat in the Fort Myers area! The service has never disappointed us and we have NEVER eaten ANY bad food there. The only thing negative thing about this restaurant is that it occasionally gets so loud in the building that it makes it difficult to carry on a conversation with the person you’re eating with. Other than that, every experience we’ve had here has always been positive and I would recommend this restaurant to everyone!

Beautiful ambiance, service was beyond good. The best butternut squash soup I’ve ever had. Pasta sauce was to die for Everything was super delicious. If there were more than 5 stars I would give them more. Everything was super clean, perfectly served and on time. Can’t wait to go back!

Great place with great food and service. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Menu had a good selection of meats and pasta choices. The bar and wine selection could not be beat. Our food was well seasoned and everyone in our party was very happy. I had the veal parmesan and loved it. For dessert we shared tiramisu and creme brulee. Fantastic way to end a great meal. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We will be back.

Had an awesome time going on Mother's day bringing my fiancé. Food was on point, and service was very great. Jason was our waiter and was very personable, and was very attentive to our table. Our cheese board appetizer was very well - they even opted out goat cheese or another one we liked - no questions asked. I had the Chilean Sea Bass special which was cooked perfectly over a bed of risotto, and she had a linguine pasta with an assortment of seafood with quote large portions which was surprising given the upscale class of the establishment. Ww finished out meal off with 2 espresso martinis which were made quite strong - definitely would highly recommend to anyone wanting to go out on a special occasion.

I took my mother here for our last night in Fort Myers. We had a great experience. The food was excellent - above and beyond all reasonable expectations. They delivered the quality and taste of a $$$$ restaurant for only $$. My medium-rare ribeye was cooked perfectly and tasted better than $80 steaks I've had at other steak houses. The spicy chorizo muscles were easily the best I've ever had. 5 stars

Food is delicious. Authentic Italian dishes. Cocktails perfectly made ( thank you Erin ). I had the jumbo shrimp with risotto. There was so much shrimp in the actual risotto I took the main shrimp home for lunch! Bread is warm and served with a olive oil topped with Kalamata olive butter. My husband had the pasta and a salad. Cleaned the plate! 2/8/24 Back again delicious as always. Tory was our waiter. Great guy. Dinner tonight was pasta carne, pasta fungi and eggplant Parm, delicious! Kudos to the chef.

Delicious food and excellent friendly service! Kelly was our waitress and she was fantastic, very attentive and helpful and professional. From the appetizers to the deserts everything was very tasty and well made. Highly recommended to anyone in the area looking for Italian food.

Food was great. Made a reservation for my girlfriend and I. Atmosphere was perfect, not too loud and service was great. Ilana was our server and she was amazing. I hope to be able to share another date night there soon.

Terra Nostra, just off the island of Ft. Myers Beach, consistently delivers exceptional food and wine in a cool atmosphere. Their menu offers a wide variety of options, and every meal we've enjoyed over the years has been delicious. The service is always top-notch.

Great bread and olive tapenade. Great salad. Amazing soup of the day. The Terra Nostra pasta dish was out of this world great. Our server, Gabby was delightful, attentive, fantastic. Highly recommend.

First time here, first time drinking, and I couldn’t even drink because it’s my first time. I had Bombay sapphire with cranberry, and my server saw that I didn’t have my drink she took it off from the bill, I don’t know her name but she had some star tattoos on her hand. I had penne alla vodka With salmon. Definitely will be back

We started with the clams Brodo, and Caesar salad. Both were great! I had the Al Pescatore, and it was very good! Next time I'm going to order it medium-hot spicy (rather than really hot). They have a wonderful patio! This was our first time there and we'll definitely be back!

The food was delicious. The server Jason was very kind and professional. Looking for him whatever you can. Everyone very nice and professional. We are so happy to celebrate our anniversary here. 😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🎉

Very good atmosphere and fantastic service. Lasagna and veal fantastic. Salads well prepared. Nice selection of Italian wines. Excellent choice for Italian food near Sanibel. Wonderful experience.

Definitely in our top 10 places to eat. Everything we've tried has been superb. If your looking for a night out of fine italian dining these guys have exactly what your looking for.

Melissa was our server. We ordered drinks, appetizers, mains and dessert. From the minute we sat down, the service was exceptional, as was the food. I had a special request and it was spot on. The music was hip but not overbearing! A+++

Had osso buco and chicken marsala, both excellent, plus seared tuna appetizer. Tuna was high quality and seared perfectly. Vinaigrette dressing was light and flavorful. Only complaint was the noise level inside. Patio may have been quieter but was full. Highly recommend making a reservation during winter season.

For my birthday, my husband and I decided to go to this restaurant on the recommendation of some friends! The food was delicious, the drinks were exquisite, and the service was incredible. We were served by a young woman named Payton; she was very professional and charismatic. I would definitely go back.

Terra Nostra in Fort Myers is truly a five-star restaurant. The food quality and presentation are outstanding, and the flavors are unforgettable. The service is just as impressive - attentive, professional, and warm. Everything about this place is on par with the best dining experiences. My wife and I always enjoy our dining experience at Terra Nostra. Highly recommend!

Seriously best service and pasta I have ever eaten in Florida. I felt bad we came 45 minutes before close and were pretty much the only people there. Was treated with the upmost respect and I didn’t feel rushed. I will be back, probably even weekly. Thank you! I believe my servers name was Billy Jo

5/5, definitely recommended, and I will eat here again before I have to go home. A hair energetic on the noise level, but in my first visit the veal osso bucco over Parmesan risotto was tremendous and not outrageously priced. Service was attentive and lively, and the wine was poured as if on cue. Pricing may be a touch high for the budget-conscious, but I think the value for the money is top-notch.

Went for my birthday and the food was fantastic. Our server was excellent and very attentive even though she had many tables to service. My wife had the traditional Chicken Parm and I had the Terra Nostra Filet Mignon. Both were exceptional. We will definitely go back again.

First time at the restaurant and I will go back again. 3 of us had Veal Marsala which was very good. Service was good. Atmosphere is good and you can sit outside if you like. Like I said I will try it again and have something different even though what I had was very good and would get it again

We went for an early dinner and decided to sit outside on the cover patio. Drinks were good but I would have to say that the rest of the meal was just okay. Our waitress made the visit pleasant, but pasta portions were small and even the charcuterie tray was sparse. The grouper special was prepared very nicely with mango salsa and my son thoroughly enjoyed his veal saltimbocca. We eat out often what came away on this one with a fairly pricey menu and average results. I asked for a chocolate martini with whipped cream for dessert...just one little strip of it .

First time we tried this place which was recommended by friends to be one of the better Italian places. The reservation was for 6 people at 7:00pm and we got a message ar 6:40 that the table is ready for us. Unfortunately when we arrived at 7, we had to wait another 35min for the table. I was surprised that a better Italian place has the table cloth from paper!? Strange. Well, the waiter was great. The food came after 1h and that was great considering the place was packed. The food taste was good. Bread upfront with oil and some other stuff. The lasagna I had was good. My friends liked their dishes too. Salomon special and salmon normal is great. The desert Creme brulee was also great. The crust warm and tasty. Overall I rate this place with 4 stars.

We had a lovely dinner. The food was excellent. I had the grouper special and the fish was a tiny bit dry. The risotto was fabulous and the pastas were wonderful. I would go again. Great flavors.

Very noisy , food was good and so was the service just not as good as Mastello’s in my opinion. Complimentary bread was cold with an odd olive spread instead of warm with butter like Mastello’s. Ambiance for me as well as the food is just better at Mastello’s…. Sorry, I know the owners have both restaurants but for me, Mastello’s is just so much better.

Wonderful place to sit and have a drink at the bar. Food is very nice and well prepared. Service is mediocre at best. Would suggest employees not have phones during work. For the prices I have expectations maybe a little high.

Great food, I had the lasagne which was fantastic. However, service was a little slow and they missed a Caesar salad. Plus, restaurant was loud. We could still have a conversation but had to really speak up. Overall good experience and great food.

So before I went here for dinner, I read all the Google reviews about this place and I’m not so sure what everybody is talking about the food’s pretty basic $50 for an 8 ounce fillet! I mean the flavor was OK nothing special potatoes were bland and a super small portion of vegetables. Dinner for two cost $170. It just wasn’t that great. It was OK. Nothing special. In my opinion, very overpriced!. So we got Caesar salad chicken Parm with Alfredo 8 ounce fillet and a Caprese salad . Based on the price and lack of flavor, I won’t be going back

First time coming here for a very special anniversary for us. Left disappointed and would not return here nor recommend. Food was good, but this was also accompanied with very poor service. Melissa was extremely unwelcoming from the get go. It was off putting and uncomfortable. She seemed bothered to serve us. She took away our wine menus before we got to look at them. She never checked in with us nor explained what our dip was for our bread. She dropped our bread off and immediately went to the next table to answer their question. Did not want to explain anything or check in on how the food was. It was off putting to say the least. Had to ask another waitress what was in the olive oil dip as I have an anaphylactic allergy and wanted to make sure no shellfish was in it. Ordered the osso buco and fettuccine pesto chicken. She never checked on us and couldn’t pay any less attention to our table. Compared to the other tables she had been attending to it seemed like she couldn’t be bothered with us as we were just a measly table for two. Food was well made. No complaints in regards to the atmosphere or food. Service was ultimately what made the experience overall awful. I won’t recommend eating here especially if Melissa is serving you.

Extremely overpriced (over $50 for 1 dish), very long wait for food, service is meh, but the worst part is that they serve deserts with alchohol in it without a disclosure (we had tiramisu). We are sober people (by choice), upon noticing a funky flavor, we asked the waitress (whom we had to look for too) if there is a boose in it. She just chuckled and said "yes". Her face changed into fear when I mentioned that we don't drink alchohol and it was not disclosed anywhere, nor by her. Gladly we are not in AA or allergic to alchohol but this is neglect that can cause harm. The bill for 2 people for 2 entrees and one desert, with no drinks was around $150. This restaurant is not providing the service to match even a half of that. But that entrée was very good, just waiting that long (30 minutes to say the least) I already lost most of my appetite, taking leftovers to the hotel I ended up throwing it away the next day as the fish don't taste good then

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE and you may want to stay far away from here after reading about how I was treated. Ive gotten takeout 4 previous times and never had any problems but this time my chicken parm was way overcooked and the chicken was rubbery and tough. It was barely edible and I saved a large portion to show the restaurant after throwing away the piece that was on my plate. I called and nicely asked for a remake but was told " that people lie all the time " and they will NOT remake it but instead they offered me a free dessert. I explained ive eaten there many times before and I've never called in with any issues, so why would I lie on my 5 th visit after spending hundreds of dollars previously ? The female manager was so rude and dismissive and just didnt care. She said its " their policy " and i said fine- then im leaving a bad review and she had the nerve to say " that says a lot about who you are as a person. " ARE YOU KIDDING ME ? you guys messed up my order and im asking for a remake and you are gonna INSULT ME and say im a liar ? This business obviously doesn't trust its customers and thinks we are all thieves and liars, so I would reconsider eating here especially when their prices are SO MUCH HIGHER than similar places! The chicken parm cost me $32.00 out the door and please look at my photo and notice how one of the chicken parm pieces had NO CHEESE aside from tasting like rubber.... I had complimented the owner previously and even went back out to a local Target after I had gotten my food just to get cash to come back and tip the takeout girl but I regret doing all of that after my horrible experience.

I have been here a few times and I have to say the food has usually been bad to mediocre at best. Their Alfredo is some of the worst I have ever had and their steak has no flavor or seasoning with kind of a bland charcoal taste. Alfredo is very greasy and oily. I have been to many high quality Italian restaurants in several states and I have never seen Alfredo that is greasy and oily the way they cook their's. The Olive Garden is hands down 3x better, and the Olive Garden is far from authentic or high quality Italian. Service is usually a bit better than the quality of their food, although tonight our server was terrible.