Casa Bella Restaurant

We've been going here for years. Most romantic restaurant in South Florida. Great calamari and artichoke... more

We've been going here for years. Most romantic restaurant in South Florida. Great calamari and artichoke appetizers. Love the steaks, veal, fish an... more

Casa Bella is by far, one of the quaintest, eclectic and delicious restaurants anywhere in South Florida. Located on the main drag on Federal Highway, (US-1), in Dania Beach, this restaurant is situated inside a small cozy house. The Food and the Service are both reminiscent of Italian/American cuisine, circa 1960's. My Fav's are the Escargot followed by the Lamb. The Chef always has the freshest Fish of the Day; served anyway you like! As a Restaurant Consultant and Operator myself for more than 20 years, I know full measure what it takes behind the scenes to pull off such charm and consistency, with just a dash of Key West thrown in;. I have always marveled not only in how the owners have been able to maintain such a fine dinning experience, and keep a compliment of fun and whimsy at the same time. And the biggest mystery is how they do it for such moderate prices... \r \r Casa Bella is one of the best values and dining experiences available anywhere, at any price, and I rate Casa Bella 5 Diamonds (out of 5).... a Must See Experience for tourists and locals alike. \r \r Ron Cerasuolo Pros: Price Atmosphere Food and Service more

As we were for dinner in this restaurant with its old and dusty interior pieces in dark light we were disappointed. We were seated in a niche right to the entrance which was to small for one table but had two table so you were eating with strangers. The service on this evening seamed have taken off for the beach so the owner tried to keep up a service to our tables but was not able at all. So underserved we were hoping to be surprised by the food quality but this also was disappointing. Because of understaffing or bad management the food were not as ordered temperatured, as the steak for medium was cold and the vegetables not seasoned at all. True, it is not so pricy to other compared in Ft Lauderdale or Hollywood, but it showes nothing but a place at the street with old stuff, for Dania it is already high priced. Pros: May be easy access Cons: Not up to date to market more