Where to Eat in Naples// The 15 Best Restaurants in Naples

My husband and I have been visiting Naples, Florida for over 15 years. We like to dine out and have a few favorite restaurants that I would love to share with you. Naples can be very quaint, yet it’s appeal is also very sophisticated. The beaches are what probably draw most people to visit. Watching the sunset on the beach is a ritual that many look forward to. Beachgoers pack baskets with wine and cheeses, arriving well before the actual sunset to enjoy the tranquil setting. There’s plenty of shopping, and other activities that many can enjoy too.  It’s a wonderful place to visit with many happy memories for my family. Below I put together a list of the 15 best restaurants in Naples. All in my personal opinion of course!

All of the restaurants have their unique way of welcoming you to Naples aside from serving delicious food. Meals shared with family and friends help to create fabulous vacation memories.

Special Occasion Restaurants In Naples, Florida

Before we jump into the list of the best restaurants, I want to highlight two restaurants where I would recommend for special occasions. We save these for intimate dinners or times when we are celebrating something special to us.

• Bleu Provence– family owned, with outstanding food. There’s dining both inside and outside and the atmosphere makes you feel very special. Save room for the crepe suzette au Grand Marnier for dessert
• Capital Grill We have always enjoyed sitting in the bar and people watching. And, who doesn’t love a great steak! My husband and I always try to sit in a booth in the bar as it’s a great place to people watch. Afterwards you can walk around Mercato Shops and stop in one of their many bars for a little nightcap

15 Best Restaurants in Naples

Sharing my favorite restaurants in Naples, Florida to dine at. In no particular order, the best restaurants are:

1. Bay House-some of the best seafood around! Always have enjoyed the fresh seafood and their homemade cornbread is the best!
2. Osteria Tulia,  An Italian flair with a rustic looking dining room, My husband likes the pasta with braised lamb. I always order the branzino with artichokes and fennel
3. Campiello great outdoor patio for dining with good Italian food. My favorite is the linguine with Alaskan king crab and for dessert the butterscotch budino is addictive  
4. Café Milano I love to bring my family here. It’s very family friendly and the food is always so good. Our favorite are the Skizza’s (pizza’s) and we always order the calamari with shrimp as an appetizer 
5. Turtle Club The food is delicious and you can sit right on the beach. Make sure to get a reservation as they book up very quickly. Their lobster bisque and seared sea king scallops are my favorite.
6. Dorona, A very modern Italian Steak house with delicious food. I call this place a hidden gem. Their menus offer custom cut steaks from dry aged to wagyu beef, with seafood, and pasta dishes. They do not disappoint here.
7. Molto Tratoria, an absolutely wonderful Italian restaurant that specializes in traditional style pizza and fresh homemade pasta. My favorite items to order are their pizza’s and the Tagliatelle Bolognese
8. The Bevy, A very trendy restaurant with great food and signature cocktails. They have a full dinner menu but I can’t get past the healthy salads and my husband loves the Bevy Burger.
9. The Dock This is an amazing restaurant to take your family to. The seafood is fresh, the clam chowder, grouper, and bamboo steamed salmon (which I always order) are some of our family favorites. If you’re dining with little ones, be sure to save some bread and head in back to feed the fish. They will love it!
10. Cote d’azure another wonderful family owned french restaurant. It is a little off the beaten path, but worth finding. I’ve enjoyed the pan seared salmon many times and my husband’s favorite are the lamb chops but of course you need to save room for dessert as we never lave without indulging in the profiterole.
11. Bha Bha Persian Bistro If you like unique flavors and spices then you will want to try this place.Their pistachio lamb meatballs and the mango garlic shrimp are an appetizer favorite. We like to share plates when we dine here since there are so many entrée’s we like.
12. KC American Bistro My Ultimate favorite appetizer here is the Jumbo Lump crab souffle and I like the scallops as my entrée choice
13. USS Nemo Good seafood with an Asian flair, I like to order miso broiled sea bass. However, there are several fabulous seafood choices
14. Hob Nob Kitchen & Bar Another place my family loves to go, if I’m still hungry after all the delicious appetizers (Hob Knob Chips are a must) I’ll get the snapper in crazy water with fennel. We also love the dessert menu, such as salted caramel tootsie rolls, and doughnuts with maple syrup glaze and chocolate.
15. Bayside Seafood Bar & Grill Located in Venetian Village has a spectacular view of the bay upstairs. This is one of our favorite places because you can enjoy delicious food with entertainment under the stars. The Golf Shrimp and crab Pasta is my favorite on the menu here. Afterwards be sure to take a stroll and do a little window shopping around radiant lit shopping village along the bay.

Two Unexpected Lunch Spots in Naples

I would recommend that you try these two restaurants that are often repeats for my family. They area very casual and the food is fresh and homemade  

1. Doug’s Seafood The best lobster Roll and Lobster Bisque you will find in Naples area!
2. Food & Thought Organic Farm Market The vegetarian seafood roll is good here but it’s not available everyday. The organic roasted chicken with sweet potatoes and greens is my daughter in laws favorite. They also serve dairy free chocolate shakes if you are dairy intolerant

I can easily keep going because there are many more fabulous places to dine in the Naples area, although I do need to stop at some point. Vacations are a special time that should be enjoyed and of course a time to relax and have a little fun. I hope that you find your dining experiences as pleasurable as I have. Lastly, please remember to call and make reservations ahead of time, as they all get very busy during season.

Bon appetit!