Naples Journals

Cosmopolitan Naples

A travel journal to Naples by mfs

Quote: We spend part of the year in Naples, and have been very pleasantly surprised with all that the area has to offer!

Cosmopolitan Naples

Overview

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The city of Naples has wonderful restaurants! A trip to the shell-covered beaches Sanibel Island/Captiva is a must. Boating in the waterways around Naples is a real treat.Quick Tips: During the "season" (Christmas through Easter), reservations at just about any restuarant are a must. Make airline reservations as early as possible to ensure a seat during this time as well.Best Way To Get Around: Car traffic in Naples can be a pain during the tourist season, but public transporatation isn't readily available, so make sure you leave plenty of time to arrive at your destination. Naples is about a half hour (tops) from Ft. Meyers International Airport - cabs or private car services are...Read More

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Campiello's

Restaurant

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Campiello's is a winner on all fronts - the Northern Italian food is outstanding, the service is excellent, and the restaurant itself is beautiful and inviting. It is just as appropriate for a dinner with 10 friends as it is for a romantic dinner for two. The chefs create wonderful appetizers, pasta dishes (from scratch), poultry, pork, veal and steaks to perfection, and desserts are a very special treat. I am partial to the roasted chicken - it is terrific. In warm weather (which is during most of the year) be sure to try to get a table on the patio, which is graced with palm trees and trellises. The interior rooms of the restaurant are lined with French doors, which are thrown wide open in go...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on December 12, 2000

Campiello's
1177 Third St
Naples, Florida
(239) 435-1166

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Roy's

Restaurant

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Roy's is part of a very upscale chain of restaurants serving Euro-Asian style food under the auspices of Hawaiian chef and owner Roy Yamaguchi. They have rstaurants in Hawaii, Tokyo, Washington DC, New York City and California, in addition to several others. The Bonita Springs Roy's is wildly popular with the wealthy vacation homeowners, and it can take over a week to get a reservation, so call well in advance of your visit. My family goes nuts for this place, but I have been disappointed the few times I have been. I once ordered a pork chop that was so thick that it had no flavor. I'm not a seafood eater - but my family raves about their butterfish and other seafood offerings. The ambience is e...Read More

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on December 12, 2000

Roy's
26831 South Bay Dr.
Naples, Florida
(941) 498-7697

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Nonna Maria

Restaurant

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This busy family-run restaurant serves delicious Italian standards - just as good as we get in New York! Nonna Maria's is located in a strip mall, so it's not a beautiful place, but the food is good and it is a great place to go to with a large group of hungry friends.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on December 10, 2000

Nonna Maria
Imperial Plaza, 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd,
Naples, Florida
(941) 592-1601

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Chops City Grille

Restaurant

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This is a New York quality restaurant specializing in steaks and chops. The atmosphere is very cosmopolitan, the food is terrific, the wait staff is a lot of fun (they filled me in on where to party in Miami!) and the desserts are to die for! I have been there several times and am never disappointed. The steaks are cooked to perfection, side dishes are interesting, tasty, and inventive. The drinks are great! My favorite dessert is a rich chocolate cake served with a shooter of milk - it's amazing! Reservations are definitely required - especially during the tourist season (Christmas-Easter), when the waits can get long.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on December 10, 2000

Chops City Grille
837 5th Ave S
Naples, Florida 34102
(941) 262-4677

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Pazzo

Restaurant

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Another New York quality restaurant in Naples - and everyone always says that the only place to eat in Florida is the Waffle House! Pazzo is a fun, eclectic Italian eatery with great food, THE BEST Cosmopolitans, and long waits (so make sure you make a reservation, and then call about the wait before you leave for the restaurant). The wait is worth it - to begin with, they have wonderful Italian bread - something not so easy to come by in Southern Florida. My favorite on the menu is their light cheese ravioli in a zesty tomato sauce with fresh basil. We go there often, and no-one I know has ever had a bad meal. We have never made it to dessert - once you have their entrees and ap...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on December 10, 2000

Pazzo
853 5th Ave S
Naples, Florida 34102
(941) 434-8494

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Sanibel / Captiva Island

Attraction | "Sanibel/Captiva Island"

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Captiva/Sanibel Island is about a 45 minute drive from Naples (although it is only approximately 20 miles north of the city, traffic can be heavy. The only way on or off the island is a two-lane road over one causeway). It is worth it to brave the traffic, though, because once you get onto the island and make your way (slowly) to the beaches, you will find the lovliest stretches of sand. These beaches are perfect for seashell hunters, as they are absolutely covered with beautiful shells of every description. I take bags with me to bring my treasures home in. The beaches can get crowded during the tourist season (Christmas through Easter), although we have always been able to find a nice little sp...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on December 10, 2000

Sanibel / Captiva Island
1159 Causeway Road
Naples, Florida 33957
(239) 472-1080