Top 6 cozy restaurants in Naples, Florida

Leoni’s Pizzeria offers Italian staple food in a home-like environment, preparing it under the motto “Our family cooks for your family”. For over 20 years, this venue has been serving homemade dishes cooked with ingredients sourced from local farmers. The place has an interior of a simple neighborhood pizzeria and offers reasonable prices along with the food which is finger-licking good. In 2021, it received the Travelers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor. 

Leoni’s Pizzeria is perfect for a filling meal after exploring nearby parks or visiting a golf club. The menu features a selection of gourmet pizzas, garden fresh salads, buffalo-style wings, pasta, and other Italian specialties, with gluten-free options available. If this is your first visit, go for a Philly cheese steak pizza, buffalo shrimp with delicious sauces, Greek salad, homemade lasagna, or their famous boneless wings. Customers also praise their vegetarian pizza with two layers of fresh vegetables, mushrooms, and cheese. Stop by to enjoy a hearty meal from 11 AM to 10 PM. 

The Claw Bar opened its doors in 2017 in Bellasera Hotel. This opulent establishment has everything it takes to entice a seafood lover. The owners name gracious hospitality as the foundation stone of their business, so one can count on excellent customer service when your every need is anticipated and fulfilled. Chef Jamie Knapp gives recipes a touch of New Orleans cuisine, creating inventive dishes that impress guests with balanced taste and presentation. The highlight of the menu is their spectacular iced seafood towers assembled in front of you in the open kitchen. 

You can enjoy the casual fine dining experience in one of the luxurious spaces – a lively main room with leather furniture, the London club room designed in dark shades that offers live entertainment Thursday through Saturday, or the outdoor terrace for warm evenings. Start your meal with a fresh organic cauliflower salad or street corn Caesar with smoked oyster dressing. For the main course, treat yourself to shrimp & grits, sea bass, Charleston carpetbagger steak with fried oysters and smashed potato, or a whole marine lobster to satisfy your seafood cravings. An extensive wine list features such highlights as Honig Sauvignon Blanc 2020 or Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut Champagne, and if you are not a fan of wine, accompany your meal with an inventive cocktail. 

Molto Trattoria is conveniently located in Downtown Naples next to popular tourist attractions, art galleries, and luxury stores, so it’s incredibly easy to stop by as you explore the area. “Molto” means “plenty of” in Italian, and the restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine using high-quality ingredients. Its motto is “simply my mom in the kitchen”, as their dishes are based on traditional family recipes, and everything, including pasta and sauces, is homemade. This place meets you with a cozy elegant interior in white tones that adds a touch of celebration to an ordinary meal. Or, you can make yourself comfortable on an outdoor terrace overlooking the 5th avenue and soak up the bustling city atmosphere. 

Molto Trattoria has an extensive lunch and dinner menu with gluten-free pizzas and pasta available. Start your meal with parmigiana di melanzane with mozzarella and tomato sauce, lasagna with béchamel, gnocchi alla sorrentina, or spaghetti carbonara which is highly praised by guests. Or, opt for a tongue-tantalizing pizza – queen Margherita, diavola, or primavera. Whether you are new to Italian cuisine or quite familiar with it, Molto Trattoria adds a touch of local tradition, so every dish is flavorsome and will surely tame your appetite. 

Café Nutrients is nestled in the Moorings district known for its calm vibe and great Gulf and beach access opportunities. Ming Yee, the head chef and owner, opened the eatery to spread the philosophy of conscious dining and provide visitors with excellent vegetarian snacks and meals. As he grew up, Ming learned about the importance of one’s diet for living longer and staying healthy and active. Thus, he developed an entirely plant-based menu, only using organic ingredients sourced from local farmers. The café has an inventive artistic interior, so you can enjoy your meal with friends in an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere that emphasizes wall art and feels like home. 

The menu features delicious snacks and beverages, such as smoothies, fresh juices, avocado and mushroom toasts, mouthwatering hummus, and plant-based homemade sweets to satisfy your sweet tooth. Those who want filling options can choose southwest bowl with crunchy blue corn, tender avocado, pulled jackfruit, brown rice, and locally grown vegetables, or chimichurri shroom bowl with buttery shiitake, trumpet, and oyster mushrooms. If you are looking for high-quality food with beautiful presentation and support a sustainable lifestyle, this venue is not to be missed during your trip to Naples. 

Located within walking distance from Sugden Regional Park, Twisted Sheep Pizza and Brew treats its guests with artisanal craft dishes, using unique combinations of ingredients that will surely challenge your taste buds. Everything is cooked with the finest components and natural flavors. The interior is different from traditional pizza restaurants and has an artistic touch with bright wall art. This place has been ranked as the best pizzeria in the city by Restaurant Guru users. 

Speaking of the menu, do yourself a favor and taste their popular pizzas – bbq chicken with applewood bacon, carnivore with pepperoni, south of the border casserole with braised pork and salsa, or Chick, Please with vegetables and vegan mozzarella. All options have unique toppings and a good thin crust. For side dishes, choose mama’s meatballs, chicken wings, or smokehouse nachos, or complete your lunch with Italiano or chop chop salad. Wash down your meal with an on-tap local beer or crafted soda named “stubborn soda” prepared with natural flavors and fair trade certified cane sugar. 

Divine Naples Coffee & Wine Bar brings a European dining experience and lifestyle to the community. Situated in the very heart of Downtown Naples, it offers premium-quality coffee from Julius Meinl, one of the oldest coffee roasters in the world. This venue introduces the philosophy of slow living, encouraging visitors to savor every moment as they sip their favorite coffee or savor freshly prepared dishes. The service is impeccable and friendly, which sets you in the right mood for the rest of the day. 

With a variety of breakfast plates and salads on the menu, Divine Naples Coffee is the perfect place to start your day. Order an oatmeal bowl or muesli with nuts and berries, and wash it down with a cup of brewed or boiled coffee. The menu also showcases hot croissant sandwiches with delicious ham, German hard salami, Brie cheese, and smoked Alaskan salmon, or chicken ciabatta. Or, you can stop by in the evening with friends to have a glass of wine in an elegant, relaxing environment. Beach and hotel delivery is available if you wish to enjoy fine exceptional coffee without visiting the restaurant. 

Naples is a real paradise for holidaymakers with its excellent beach recreation opportunities, nature trails, and gardens that showcase the exciting ecosystems, and luxurious hotels and stores. Enjoy water activities at Clam Pass Park, take outdoor photography courses at Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, and keep kids entertained at Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples.

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