La Fuga

4.5

400 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Charming

Experience modern, coastal Italian cuisine at Fort Lauderdale's newest hot spot, La Fuga. Chef Michael Mayer infuses local South Florida flavors with classic Italian staples to create a fusion of crave-worthy, contemporary dishes.

La Fuga, (Italian for "the escape,") is nestled in the heart of the Kimpton Shorebreak, named in homage to the location’s historic beginnings. The newly renovated Kimpton Shorebreak occupies a unique space in Fort Lauderdale, originally opened as The Escape Hotel in 1949.

La Fuga pays tribute to it's origin story in name and also in atmosphere. Featuring midcentury design, and a laid-back vibe, the indoor-outdoor dining room includes views of the hotel's scenic courtyard and provides access to a rooftop pool overlooking Fort Lauderdale’s intercoastal.

***A SERVICE CHARGE OF 20% WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR FINAL BILL FOR PARTIES OF 5 OR MORE***

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(954) 908-7308
Website
https://lafugarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Michael Mayer
Private party facilities
For gatherings large and small, our private dining space is perfect for any occasion. Our spacious meeting room opens to our lush outdoor courtyard, offering a unique and versatile setting for a variety of events including business meetings, birthday parties or rehearsal dinners.

Location
2900 Riomar Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Neighborhood
Central Beach
Cross street
Located at Riomar Street and N Birch Road
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Daily Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us every day from 5-7PM for select light bites, signature cocktails and wine specials! Available in our bar and lounge area only.
Martini Wednesdays
Multiple dates available
Wed - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Enjoy $10 Martinis, with select Vodka or Gin, from 5PM to close.
Negroni Tuesdays
Multiple dates available
Tue - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
From 5PM to close, enjoy our Specialty and Classic Negronis for $10. Cheers!

Popular dishes

Bruschetta$9.00
Oven Roasted Tomato, Basil, Olive Oil, Balsamic
Polpo alla Griglia$26.00
Grilled Octopus, Cannellini Beans, Cracked Olive Salad
Tartare di Tonno*$24.00
Yellowfin Tuna, Caper, Pepper Oil, Oven Roasted Tomato
Carpaccio*$19.00
Angus Striploin, Pickled Shallot, Capers, Parmigiano, Rocket
Cozze e Calamari alla Piastra$21.00
Mussels, Calamari, Lemon Butter, Gremolata, Calabrian Pepper
Polpette di Vitello$19.00
Veal Meatballs, Mascarpone Polenta, Puttanesca, Parmigiano
Capesante alla Piastra$22.00
Butter Basted Sea Scallops, Celeriac Puree, Lemon-Oregano Vinaigrette

Insalate

Caesar$13.00
Romaine Heart, Parmigiano, Sourdough Crouton, Anchovy
Caprese$15.00
Buffalo Mozzarella, Ripe Tomato, Basil, Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction
Radicchio e Rucola$12.00
Vine Ripe Tomato, Pecorino, Marinated Artichoke, Balsamic Vinegar, Olive Oil
Tuscan Kale$14.00
Moscato Pear, Gorgonzola, Spiced Walnut, White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Pizze

Margherita$24.00
Marinara, Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil, Olive Oil
Prosciutto e Fichi$26.00
Pesto, Parma Ham, Pine Nuts, Fig, Goat Cheese, Rocket
Melanzane e Ricotta$23.00
Marinara, Fried Eggplant, Basil, Mozzarella, Housemade Ricotta
Amanti della Carne$27.00
Marinara, Veal Meatball, Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Pancetta, Calabrian Pepper

Primi

Linguini ai Frutti di Mare$36.00
Vermentino White Wine Clam Sauce
Pappardelle$23.00
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Basil, Olive Oil
Gnocchi della Casa$25.00
Pork Sugo, Butternut Squash, Fennel, Basil
Tortellini in Brodo$26.00
Mortadella, Parma Ham, Reggiano, Basil Pesto, Capon Broth
Raviolini all'Aragosta Fra Diavolo$38.00
Lobster Ricotta Ravioli, Spiny Lobster Tail, Spicy Tomato Cream
Tagliatelle al Ragu' Bolognese$28.00
House Made Pasta, Bolognese
Risotto Cacio e Pepe all'Osso Buco$38.00
Oxtail, Peppered Reggiano Risotto, Barolo Reduction

Per Due

Lasagne al Forno$49.00
House Made Italian Sausage, Ricotta Bechemal, Marinara, Mozzarella
Braciola di Vitello Siciliana$95.00
16oz Bone-In Veal Chop, Parmesan Herb Crusted, Lemon Caper Butter, Fingerling Potato, Broccolini

Secondi

Cernia al Forno$45.00
Herb Crusted Grouper, Celeriac Purée, Smoked Tomato Ragu
Cottoletta alla Milanese$39.00
Veal Milanese, Golden Potato Puree, Mushroom Marsala or Picatta
Dentice alla Genovese$42.00
Seared Snapper Filet, Artichoke, Capers, Rosemary-Garlic Fingerling Potato
Pesce Spada alla Siciliana$36.00
Grilled Swordfish, Fingerling Potato, Lemon-Oregano Vinaigrette
Agnello Afumicato e Fagioli$54.00
Smoked Colorado Lamb Rack, Cannellini Beans, Kale
Pollo alla Cacciatora$33.00
Roasted Chicken, Porcini, Tomato, Ligurian Olive, Polenta
Filet Mignon al Gorgonzola$54.00
Yukon Potato Puree, Charred Broccolini

Contorni

Charred Broccolini$8.00
Roasted Tomato
Roasted Fingerling Potato$8.00
Rosemary and Garlic
Roasted Brussels Sprouts$10.00
Hazelnuts and Truffle Honey
Yukon Potato Purée$8.00

What 400 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Fuga offers an enchanting dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "delicious lasagna" and "wonderful ambiance." The live music adds a special touch, and the outdoor poolside seating is highly recommended. Although some mention noise and slow service, the overall dining experience is "highly recommended."

400 Reviews

K
Kyle
Richmond
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I went here expecting a rooftop spot with interesting food presentation like they pictures they astroturf all over their opentable and google maps pages but unfortunately I was duped by that into a floor level, sub-par ambiance with dirty floors and poor lighting. Service was painfully slow, the bartenders are too inexperienced to know a dirty martini requires… Olive Juice? Lmao, had to send that back and it still didn’t come back right. Other than that you can tell the kitchen is somewhat talented but it just doesn’t compete with the likes of S3 and some other restaurants in the area. Suggestions for management: instead of paying for fake reviews and a “promoted” listing on a website, invest in American staff with a proper grasp of the menu, hospitality, and the english language. Your frontend and bar needs work and that expensive chef you hired will probably leave if you don’t provide that for them.
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Ann
VIP
Baltimore
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four of us went on a Sunday at 5 and were very happy with the experience. We had great service and the food was very delicious. This place is a hidden gem. We had veal, fish, scallops and pasta. All were great.
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Sylvano
VIP
Montreal
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
server was very kind but alone so ,service was super long just have coffee takes 25 min food was just ok were not going back for breakfest
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John
VIP
Orlando
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! Daniella was an amazing person serving us and was appropriately attentive to us. Many checked in to see how our meal was going. I highly recommend you eat here!!
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Anton
VIP
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Don’t meet our expectations. Don’t visit it. It’s not 1 restaurant in Fort
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Dana
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Great atmosphere! Outstanding service!
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Frank
VIP
New Jersey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Fuga never disappoints. From the food to the service it’s a wonderful dinning experience.
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hilary
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic Italian food. Lovely service and pleasant atmosphere. Will definitely return.
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Maria Elena
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and well prepared and well presented! Excellent service! Jonathan was great!
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Michael
Fort Lauderdale
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our 5th time, everything was great. Tried the calamari and muscles and it is our new favorite starter. Our meal was fantastic and desert 😘 the tiramisu is the best.
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FAQs

La Fuga offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 908-7308.

La Fuga is rated 4.5 stars by 400 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2900 Riomar Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Located at Riomar Street and N Birch Road
Neighborhood
Central Beach
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Mayer
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://lafugarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(954) 908-7308
Private party facilities
For gatherings large and small, our private dining space is perfect for any occasion. Our spacious meeting room opens to our lush outdoor courtyard, offering a unique and versatile setting for a variety of events including business meetings, birthday parties or rehearsal dinners.

La Fuga

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Daily Happy Hour

Martini Wednesdays

Negroni Tuesdays

Margherita

Pappardelle

Fried Calamari

Antipasti

Bruschetta$9.00

Polpo alla Griglia$26.00

Tartare di Tonno*$24.00

Carpaccio*$19.00

Cozze e Calamari alla Piastra$21.00

Polpette di Vitello$19.00

Capesante alla Piastra$22.00

Insalate

Caesar$13.00

Caprese$15.00

Radicchio e Rucola$12.00

Tuscan Kale$14.00

Pizze

Margherita$24.00

Prosciutto e Fichi$26.00

Melanzane e Ricotta$23.00

Amanti della Carne$27.00

Primi

Linguini ai Frutti di Mare$36.00

Pappardelle$23.00

Gnocchi della Casa$25.00

Tortellini in Brodo$26.00

Raviolini all'Aragosta Fra Diavolo$38.00

Tagliatelle al Ragu' Bolognese$28.00

Risotto Cacio e Pepe all'Osso Buco$38.00

Per Due

Lasagne al Forno$49.00

Braciola di Vitello Siciliana$95.00

Secondi

Cernia al Forno$45.00

Cottoletta alla Milanese$39.00

Dentice alla Genovese$42.00

Pesce Spada alla Siciliana$36.00

Agnello Afumicato e Fagioli$54.00

Pollo alla Cacciatora$33.00

Filet Mignon al Gorgonzola$54.00

Contorni

Charred Broccolini$8.00

Roasted Fingerling Potato$8.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Yukon Potato Purée$8.00

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