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il Pomodoro, Fort Myers, FL

il Pomodoro

4.7
4.7
367 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Southwest Florida's Top Award-Winning Italian Dining Experience
Fresh local ingredients, sophisticated plates, and great service sums up our restaurant. For years we have been SWFL's go-to spot for great Italian food for good reason. With several awards and recongitions including numerous News Press Restaurants of the Year rankings, Trip Advisor's Traveler's Choice Award, and Yelp's Local Restaurant of the Year Award, you can rest easy knowing you will have an amazing experience with us!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (239) 985-0080
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We offer Catering for all your needs! Please call for more information!

What 367 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southwest Florida

    Best Service

  • Southwest Florida

    Great for brunch

  • Southwest Florida

    Neighborhood gem

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Service

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Value

  • Ft. Myers

    Great for brunch

  • Ft. Myers

    Good for groups

  • Ft. Myers

    Neighborhood gem

  • Ft. Myers

    Great for fine wines

  • Ft. Myers

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Pomodoro is celebrated for its "excellent Italian food," offering "authentic cuisine" with "delicious" flavors. Guests rave about the "amazing service," with standout servers like Taylor and Alicia ensuring a "wonderful dining experience." The cozy ambiance and reasonable prices make it a "hidden gem" and a favorite spot in Fort Myers.

367 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our evening at iL Pomodoro on 2/14/25 started promisingly, arriving just before our 7:00 PM reservation. A short wait was made pleasant by the hostess offering drinks. While initially engaging, our server's wine knowledge was lacking. We ordered the Italian Egg Rolls, which were decent but not outstanding, arriving after a 15-minute wait. By this point, 30 minutes in, other patrons were already receiving their entrees. Unfortunately, our main course order was lost, resulting in a 60-minute wait. Despite repeated assurances from our server, our meals didn't arrive until 90 minutes after we arrived. The hostess was apologetic, offering either a complimentary dessert or appetizer removal. My fish special was just okay, but my wife enjoyed her meal. The restaurant was bustling, and departing guests raved about the food. Our experience, however, fell far short of expectations. While the hostess tried to make up for the error, the server seemed less concerned with resolving the issue, and management involvement was minimal. The excessive wait and order mix-up significantly impacted our dining experience. While the food had some redeeming qualities, the poor service overshadowed it. Would I return? Perhaps, but this "one off" was undoubtedly a significant disappointment.

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    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was awesome especially k gnocchi and chicken dish! This place should be packed 7 dsys a week

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  3. Joe

    VIP

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, attentive service, great food. The warm bread is to die for! I would ask for the Calamari Arrabiata to be spicier, but that's a personal preference. Easy to get to, easy parking, and one of our favorites.

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  4. Kathie

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time here. We enjoyed everything. The atmosphere was more upscale and quiet. The restaurant was clean. Service was very good and so was the food. My husband really enjoyed the spaghetti and meatballs. I ordered the shrimp scampi which was delicious but it would be better with less peas and mushrooms. Overall, a great experience and we will definitely go back again.

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  5. Ann

    Pittsburgh

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We both had the fish special, Grouper Piccata. My was fine but my partner said his was fishy and there was the stench in the air of a day old fish. I think the server was new and seemed really confused. He couldn’t answer our questions and struggled to get our drink orders completed. After that the hostess made sure everything was right.

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  6. Tom

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Large portions of authentic Italian. Great service and fair prices.

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  7. KEITH

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldn’t have been better! Looking forward to our next visit!

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  8. Bill

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent Italian food. Probably one of the best in the area.

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  9. John

    Raleigh

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Taylor was an awesome server. New Year's Eve and we were very happy we chose Il Pomodoro!

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  10. Susann

    VIP

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and amazing service! A hidden gem! We will definitely go back!

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FAQs

il Pomodoro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (239) 985-0080.

il Pomodoro is rated 4.7 stars by 367 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for il Pomodoro

9681 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908-7607

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Fort Myers
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (239) 985-0080
  • Catering
    We offer Catering for all your needs! Please call for more information!
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