Best Italian Restaurants in North Palm Beach

This was our first time to La Masseria in Palm Beach Gardens upon the recommendation of a friend. We were two couples here for a 1 pm Friday afternoon lunch. We were all delighted and very impressed with this lovely restaurant and meal. First, we pulled into their parking lot which is shared by another boutique restaurant and some commercial offices. We were lucky to find a handicapped spot We did walk around the building through the courtyard and their outside seating area to find their entrance. Upon entering we were greeted and with our friends at a lovely table clothed table. Finn , our waiter offered us drinks to start and a couple of menus to review. There was a nice bread basket with oil and capers on the table. One of the menus offered a pre fixed lunch special for $28 including soup or salad, entree and dessert. We all chose that menu. All of us had their soup de jour which was sweet pea and potato soup. It was out-of-this world - hot, flavorful and hearty served in a beautiful China dish. Next I had their *FILETTO DI SALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA (+$10) Grilled fillet of Scottish Salmon with grilled zucchini and mustard sauce on top. It was scrumptious! We each had something different and each entree was as good as the next. Three of us had the ricotta cheesecake with blueberry sauce and a blackberry. My husband said it was the best he ever had and can’t wait to go back and have it again. Our friend had an amazing chocolate cake. We traveled an hour to get here and it was sooooo worth it!

Lovely dining experience! Polite staff. Very pleasing decor. Excellent service. Dietary restrictions accommodated with ease. Food was delicious and presentation was delightful. A pricey meal however with the extensive and interesting menu (including a lengthy list of specials), the high quality of the food and the fantastic service, I don't mind paying a higher price. The most surprising was a $7 draft craft beer on tap - and that was the regular price! This restaurant is only open for dinner, 7 days a week and there is no happy hour feature. Next time, I will ask for upstairs seating for a different perspective. Outdoor seating is available with space heaters to ward off the evening chill if needed. A great place for a special occasion or just for a culinary treat!

Overall, it was a good dining experience. The food was excellent. We enjoyed our dinners. Our server was on point and very knowledgeable. His timing throughout the meal was impeccable. The volume level of the 'background' music made it difficult at times to talk. It was our first visit, and we are planning to return.

Always love Carmines and this visit was no different. The food is consistently delicious, especially the homemade pasta, the Caesar salad, and the desserts. We came for my daughter’s 30th birthday dinner and our waiter Benjamin went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and special and gave my daughter a complimentary birthday cheesecake. So thank you for making her 30th birthday special. We will definitely be back.

Emine was a great server and everything was else was excelled ever