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La Veranda Italian

La Veranda Italian

2121 E Atlantic Blvd, 33062, Pompano Beach, United States

Vegan • Pasta • Italian • Mediterranean


"What a really beautiful place, one that is a perfect example of hidden gem, as I happened by La Veranda many times, but so far not stop dine and enjoy it. The fact that she's been here and in business for 37 years is proof that they've always done things right. After I made my way through a beautiful veranda/terrace like area and entered the door, I immediately became a warm welcome not only by the owner, but also by his well-dressed perfectly well maintained staff. In addition to the veranda terrace it has a large, well decorated dining area complete with sparkling (my advise hand-dried) glassware and lace like tablecloths. There was a long list of food specialties, well thought out of meat, poultry and seafood. I went for her speciality of the evening a lobster Diablo together with her home salad. When the house salad arrived, it was simple, but crispy and fresh. The highlight of the salad however was that it was with a bowl of delicious creamy Italian house dressing, one of the best as well as the most tasty ever. The lobster came served on a good al dente linguini, a lobster allegedly of two pounds, but I actually think considerably bigger, more like good three pounds, a cover of shells, diablo sauce; a really delicious meal and for what I have more than reasonable price on $54. When reviewing their menu and talking to their very professional waiter, Ken, I really look forward to trying some of their regular menu items, especially their calfs franchises that I understand that they are hand-cut in house. The only drawbacks I have found are all relatively low, are a very shortened selection of wine, beautiful stable solid wood, but tirelessly hard on your bump without armchairs. But for what I had for what I watched from the menu list and in view of its rather elegant setting for an Italian restaurant in Pompano, it is as good as getting; therefore, five stars."

Greek Taverna

Greek Taverna

2201 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, United States

Greek • Casual • Dining • Catering


"Great experience and phenomenal food, I can’t recommend this restaurant enough. I’ve been eyeballing this place because it’s so close to me and has such an inviting look. But I will say after trying to food I am here to stay! We started with the octopus to share. It was delicious, flavored with lemon and spices and grilled enough where the inside was still super tender. It came with a side of tomato salad and olive oil drizzle. Then we went for the pita bread butter which was super flavorful and such a great addition. The sea food pasta was delicious, adorned with shrimp, squid and clams. It was everything I could wish for. My husband for the swordfish with rice and salad. Also a phenomenal choice. The dishes tasted fresh and home made which we found to be charming. Another plus is the size of the plates. While it was too much for one sitting I am fond of taking leftovers, but I’m sure some people will find comfort in knowing you won’t leave hungry. They had tons of wine options that paired well with the food, and our waiter was knowledgeable in the dish to drink pairing so if there’s any doubt you can always ask him. I will say I was a bit taken with the prices of the plates, but after seeing the size of it I can understand why. The restaurant has a modern look to it which was something I did not expect, since the building outside is somewhat rustic. Overall, great experience and I hope to return soon."

Gianni's Italian

Gianni's Italian

1601 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach I-33060-6750, United States

Fish • Vegan • Pasta • Italian


"Last night?s dinner was at Gianni?s. I?ve eaten there many, many times over the years and they have always proven to be above the majority of their Italian restaurants competitors ? that is not to say that they are the best, though. They are a familyowned and operated restaurant since 1988. They provide home-style cooked Italian cuisine made fresh in the restaurant (exceptfor the pasta) and they even bake their own fresh bread that is offered complimentary (a basket full of warm rolls fresh out ofthe oven, doused in oil and garlic, plus a full loaf of Italian bread that is perfect to dunk-in their delicious soups, winegravy, or marinara sauce. All entrees come with a house salad made of whole Romain lettuce leaves laid down, chopped tomatoes,and their own homemade Italian dressing topped with blue cheese crumbles (you can substitute the salad for a small bowl of soup(a moderate up-charge applies). Every dish on their menu is abundantly generous. We began with the pasta Fagioli soup. Ourserver left us enough time to enjoy our Dunkin? bread and soup. About 15 min later, our entrées arrived; nice and hot were theveal Francese, a plateful of huge manicotti, and I had their signature Gianni?s chicken roulade (a softball size made of2-chicken breasts stuffed with a spinach and cheese mixture wrapped in a flour and eggs batter, and deep fried to perfection andserved with a mushroom and red wine brown sauce (not Marsala wine). Right before our entrées were served, I notice the orderbrought to our neighbor table, a heaping serving of calamari the size of a wristwatch band. Outstanding! (I couldn?t take aphoto but that will be ?next time for me?, for sure). Food is excellent, portions are ample, and prices are moderate$30-35/person not including alcoholic drinks, tax, and gratuity)."