Handmade pasta on the Hollywood Beach boardwalk, served by people who'll tell you their name.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Inside at the bar or out on the patio, steps from the sand.
You're on a boardwalk with fifty places to eat
“This place has everything. Literally — which at first made us a little unsure.”
“A little hidden treasure… a small restaurant with a special charm.”
“The reviews were spot on. The menu is long and the food is excellent.”
Small room, long menu, tourist strip. Fair reasons to keep walking. Here's what the people who stopped actually got.
What you get
Handmade pasta & truffle gnocchi
Made in house, Italian-sized, not boardwalk-sized. Guests keep comparing it to the pricier Italian rooms off the beach.
Smoked cocktails, tiki drinks, cold Sapporo
A real bar program — espresso and pistachio martinis, tiki glasses, Japanese beer, and smoked drinks where each one has its own twist.
Breakfast on the boardwalk
Omelettes and eggs your way, mimosas, coffee, and the ocean right there. Served from 9:00 AM.
A menu that handles a table of eleven
Pasta, steak, seafood, sushi, burgers, pizza. A group of 11 came through and the menu pleased every palate.
Inside at the bar, or outside for the sunset
A small covered dining room next to the bar, plus patio tables facing the walk and the water.
Ramp, strollers and kids welcome
Guests with a stroller and guests using the accessible ramp both said it worked without a fuss.
“Comparable to some of the pricier Italian restaurants.”
Google reviewer, on the pasta
In their words
“Wow! This place is amazing. The truffle gnocchi is wonderful, and so is the Why Not burger. There were five of us and not one of us was even slightly disappointed.”
“My compliments to Julieta and Estefania. They made my experience unforgettable. The skirt steak was cooked perfectly — the meat was so tender, and the mashed potatoes and chimichurri were wonderful.”
“Byron was fantastic. The mussels were great, the steak and onion rings were very good, and the pasta was divine. We couldn't have asked for a better place to watch the sunset.”
“To begin with, the place is very pleasant, the service is very attentive, and the food is sensational!!! I definitely recommend it!”
“The food is super tasty with excellent quality ingredients, the service is great, the staff are very attentive. We liked the atmosphere, the interior is pleasant and I think it's an excellent option for hot, sunny days.”
How it works
Call for a table — or just walk up
There's a menu posted at the entrance so you can read it without feeling any pressure to sit down. If you're a group, call ahead.
Ask your server what's good today
Stefania, Byron, Andrés, Julieta, Rocío, Daniela. The staff are the reason most of these reviews got written. Take their recommendation.
Sit at the bar, or outside for the sunset
Inside is small, covered and cool. Outside puts you on the walk with the water in front of you as the light goes.
Before you come
- Do I need a reservation?
- Walk-ups are normal — most guests find the place while walking the boardwalk. For a larger table, call ahead: (954) 239-8075.
- Is there parking?
- Yes — there are parking spots right out front. Plenty of guests also just walk in along the boardwalk.
- Is the food spicy?
- Some dishes are, including some of the seafood. If heat isn't for you, say so when you order — one guest specifically recommends asking first.
- Are the portions big?
- Not everyone thinks so. One guest wrote: "The food is tasty, but the portions are very small; I think my dish, which was pasta, didn't even weigh 250g." The kitchen's own reply: the pasta dishes are prepared following the authentic Italian style, where balance matters more than an oversized plate. Burgers and pizza run larger.
- Do you serve breakfast?
- Yes — omelettes, eggs your way, and mimosas. Kitchen opens at 9:00 AM daily.
- Can you handle a big group?
- Yes. A party of eleven came through recently and the menu covered every taste at the table. Call ahead so there's room.
- Is it accessible? Are kids welcome?
- There's an accessible ramp, guests have brought strollers in without trouble, and it's a family-friendly room.