During a road trip, we trusted Google to show us restaurants on our route, and we luckily selected Osteria Celli. We didn't know what to expect from the strip mall exterior, but we were warmly greeted and seated at the bar. Our server called us “beautiful people” 😆 that was nice. My husband and I shared the greens salad, meatball appetizer, and cannelloni. We wouldn't get the meatball again, but the salad was so fresh, and the spinach cannelloni was incredible. Highly recommend!

Do not let the uniqueness of this restaurant’s Italian dishes sway you away. Atmosphere was perfect and quite with great background jazz music. Food was plentiful, tasty and exquisitely created. Desert was delicious and a fine ending to a great dining experience. Our server was friendly and performed her job extremely well. I cannot recommend this restaurant strongly enough. We will definitely be coning back again.

Best Italian restaurant in the area no doubt! We went numerous times while on vacation and it was always so delicious! Kind of food where you can tell love and dedication from the chef! Mariangel lovely Venezuelan waitress is the absolute best, great service and always with a smile! Be sure to make reservations for the weekend as they’re always packed! Oh no matter what order the carpaccio best, best, best!!!

Wasn't sat or acknowledged for a few minutes after entering, place was half empty on a weekend. Friend of mine talked about this place before, not much has changed. Stick to the cheaper side of the menu for sure, won't change your experience. Complimentary bread and seasoned oil for starters, then I ordered the Carpaccio which has raw beef. Beautiful plating, but what is so spicy about the sauce? Mustard shouldn't take away this much from the dish to where I thought I just ate a hot chicken wing. No ambiance music either, noise canceling methods are needed around the ceiling too. Some of the customers had to use the lights on their phones to read the menus, it's so dark in here. I would still come again for their unique food choices 😊

I’ve done a bit of traveling and food is my passion. This is gourmet Italian. Marco is a true Chef. Trained, experienced and the guy back in the kitchen, never a break, every night I’ve been there. They have a few traditional Italian restaurant dishes but most go beyond. You pay for the gourmet aspect, so if it’s not your thing go down the street. The food is excellent and service is generally excellent. But, hey, it’s Italian, the Chef is an artist, some crowds overwhelm the excellent staff, so have another glass of wine, relax and enjoy the night!

Me and my family were in town for visit. We came to this restaurant because of online reviews and it didn’t disappoint. We were a party of 5 and we got three appetizers and four entrees. The olives tapenade is amazing! That was a preview of what was coming! We ordered the beef carpaccio, the mussels in white wine and the snails as appetizers. The three dishes were delicious. For entrée we order the Linguine al granchio, the cavatelli, the eggplant and the gnocchi. The pasta is homemade and is really good! We have to say that all the dishes were amazing. The pasta were cook perfectly al dente, we loved all of them. But the gnocchi was the best gnocchi we ever had, it was fluffy and not dense at all. It was just the perfect consistency. Overall the restaurant is clean and following covid 19 procedures. We saw the waitress wearing mask all the time and cleaning as she goes, washing her hands after taking the empty finished dishes, also cleaning and disinfecting the menus after we used them. Very happy with the experience there! Amazing food and service!

First time dining here. Every course was fantastic. The brisket in wide thin pasta was a special of the day and had wonderful flavors. They had no less than 8 specials the evening that we were there. The service was lacking for our table I think due to the location of our table back in the far corner. The chef is to be congratulated on the menu's creativity and originality. Can't wait to return.

Always a favorite of ours. Marco is an excellent chef and is so welcoming. We love when he hosts wine tasting dinners. I love their escargot and octopus appetizers. So many delicious pasta choices, I love when he has the Brisket pasta special with the Gorgonzola sauce 🤌🏼. Maria is wonderful, best server with such a kind heart. I highly recommend this restaurant.

First time trying Osteria Celli and will definitely be back! Loved the decor, music and atmosphere inside. Started with the charred octopus which was the best we have ever had. Continued with our main entrees including 2 specials of the night, Cioppino and Short ribs. The taste could not be more on point and left as perfectly satisfied! Can't wait to go back and try another option.

The menu on their website did not match the menu in the restaurant, which negatively impacted our order. The restaurant is dark which makes reading the menu difficult. One has to get up from the table to read the specials on the wall. They don't stock any riesling. Service was slow even though they weren't busy. Bread brought out a couple minutes before the meal arrived. Food dishes tasted OK, but nothing really spectacular. The homemade pasta was good. It was our first time here, but not sure we'd go back.

My husband and I go here every year for our anniversary. We are usually thrilled with the service, the food, and the wine. This time however all seemed to be lacking. Our server took much longer to take care of us but the food runner picked up her slack. The food was good but not exceptional as it usually is. The wine we ordered, which was on the menu board we were told was sold out (not sure why it was still on the board). The room in general had the lighting so low we had to use our phone flash lights to read the menu. So not as exceptional as it used to be but still better than most other Italian restaurants in our area.

730 reservations and no one said a word to us until 745. Sat at 8 and then did not get our food until 935. Still no one thought that was even a problem. Food was okay. Waitress was good, but no thought for the time issue. Was very disappointed.

Fabulous restaurant. Everything homemade from scratch. We are Italian and very particular about our food!!!! Marco, the owner and chef, is from Italy and you can certainly tell. This place is so authentic!!!! The service is also outstanding. The wife and 2 kids work their own restaurant as well and are excellent !!

Amazing gem. It can get very busy. The chef is amazing. I don't know if there is a better Italian rest in all of Ft. Myers, Naples or the Bonita Springs area. I think this place is just amazing.

So many AMAZING things to say about this place. I live in NYC so to find a restaurant in Florida that i want to come back to over and over again doesn't happen too often. This place is amazing. The flavors yum and WOW. The wine was perfection. The service is STELLAR, super friendlyand helpful....got a chance to talk to the owner and i had to tell him how amazing everything was. A MUST GO TO RESTAURANT

Loved loved loved this place! They r so good that you should make a reservation. (Asap) If you are a walk in, as were we, they will seat you once a table is avail and there are several seats at the bar if that suits you. We had the pasta (homemade mind you) w tomatoes, basil and oil, fettuccini Alfredo, a side of spinach, a side of the Brussels sprouts 🤤 and the eggplant parm, we also tried both the light and dark beers (delish) and when finished…we ordered (3) desserts to go (OMG! 🤤) the lemon cake, the tiramisu and the chocolate mousse thingy…it is dense and light all at once! there’s been no other dessert in other places that we’ve seen on a menu that matches the taste or choice. (No offense but was a nice change from the same old same old) Please note: This is a dining experience not a place to expect to get in and out of quickly (though I’m sure if u told the owners wife you needed to get out quickly, they may be able to accommodate) my daughter liked it so much that even she didn’t mind the wait… we laughed and talked and just enjoyed! The soft jazz music was a delight too! Totally enjoyed the whole experience. 🥂 Can’t wait to go back! Beer, wine, coffees avail too.

Excellent environment the food was excellent the whole experience was made perfect by a young man he provided more than excellent service his personal touch and demeanor was what made this experience a 5

What a lovely first experience in Osteria Celli last night. Glad I came a bit earlier, right after they opened as this cozy family Italian restaurant filled up pretty fast. Truly, I’m not surprised as everything from atmosphere to service to culinary experience was superb. I started with a nice glass of refreshing Sauvignon Blanc while awaiting the first course, Lumache (large snails baked in the oven w herb garlic butter, served w crusty bread). It was fun to watch Chef Marco performing his magic in the open concept kitchen. The appetizer portion was very generous yet decadent delicious. The chefs/owners lovely wife Tajh was assisting the Guests at the front of the house and made great suggestions on my entree. I went with Paccheri pasta with blush sauce with large juicy shrimp, dusted with Parmesan cheese , glass of nice Italian Sangiovese to accompany. It was amazing to say the least. The whole staff seemed like a family and worked hard to take care of all the Guests. Thank you for having me , I ll be definitely back for another delightful experience at Osteria Celli.

Absolutely fantastic. Homemade pastas, authentic, large portions. I will definitely be coming back. The service was also excellent. What a treat.

Always a very nice and flavorful meal. Good wine good service one of our local favorites. Service is a touch slower than larger restaurants as all the food is prepared to order and to a higher standard.

The gnocchi was the best I've ever had. Pappardelle with lamb sauce is excellent as well as the brussels sprouts appetizer and spinach side. The desserts are excellent, especially the mousse with spicy toffee sauce.

Absolutely wonderful food! Homemade, fresh and delicious. My only hope is that you hire more help. Mary was absolutely wonderful but she clearly had too many tables and was overworked. I would hate to see you lose a great server over this. Overall, a great meal and would def go back!

Overpriced. I had salmon it was good but nothing came with it no veggies or any sides just sat with way too many capers for 27 dollars hw ordered chicken it came with the smallest amount of spaghetti I ever saw . And it was cold.

I always heard about it but waited for a special moment for me and my wife . The experience was 🔥and the atmosphere makes you feel you're somewhere else , i loved the music the food was excellent and staff was professional they made us feel at home 💯 i'll be back soon

Growing up in an Italian family I am very particular to their style of food. Of course I do enjoy some Olive Garden knowing that is not close to being Italian food. We stopped in one day as a "lets try it out:" and we were blown away. The food is nothing but amazing and consistent. We have been about 10 times now and every time, it is the same. If you are looking to try this place, just do it. You will be back!

Great food. Great service! Thank you

Quiet little place in a small strip mall off Summerlin . Waitress was great, friendly and service was terrific. I had one of there specials. Assorted fish in a lobster boulinase. Along with homemade gnocchi. ( to die for!) My husband had the veal cutlet with broccoli rabe, Fantastic! We also tried the grilled octopus, soooooo tender and perfect. The menu is minimal and not over bearing. Great place for a wonderful romantic dinner. A bit pricey, but definitely worth it. Food was fantastic.

Best place for Italian we’ve found so far in Fort Myers. Authentic food, great service, nice ambiance. It does take a little longer to get your food because everything is cut/made to order. We didn’t mind and we were fore warned by our server.

Excellent! The food is outstanding, in the entire meaning of the word. Absolutely loved it. I wish there was a tiny bit more of lighting, depending on where you sit at the restaurant it could be hard to read the menu. But will go again many times even if I have to bring a flashlight lol. Thank you. Please don't change.

Excellent food! They kept the kitchen open a few more minutes on a Friday night so we could get there. Wonderful customer service! The most delicious food I've had in a long time. I absolutely love this place.

We were first timers and were looking for a quality Italian restaurant, and we found one. We were a party of four and had a variety of dishes, all of which were very enjoyable. Comfortable atmosphere, good service, and Great Food. A very nice dinning experience.

One of the best culinary options in Fort Myers... the menu is excellent, the specials are superb and the staff is great. I would come back any time.

I have been to this restaurant 4 times now and it is absolutely wonderful. The service is excellent. The food is superb. And the wine list is very complimentary to the menu choices. I am not a local but I have family in the area. This is their favorite neighborhood restaurant and I agree!

What a great nite!! Our dinner was fantastic! We started with meatball appetizer that I would highly recommend . We had the pappardelle brisket , fettuccine bolognese .. both were incredible!! For dessert we had limoncello marscapone cake … one of the best desserts ever!!! It was our first time at Osteria Celli and it is now one of our favorite restaurants!