With so many dining options in South Florida, sometimes it’s hard to choose a place for dinner. Over the 4th of July weekend, we decided to spend the evening on Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. We hadn’t been in a while and I wanted to see what new shops and eateries had opened up since our last visit, and then head over to the beach to watch the fireworks. I was surprised to still see some our favorite restaurants and delighted to discover some new ones. Our daughter was craving her usual Italian food, so when we stumbled upon Louie Bossi’s, we decided to give it a try. I had not heard of it (they only opened up about a month ago), so I was a bit hesitant, after all, Italian places are always popping up everywhere, but many of them are mediocre at best. Well this place is anything but mediocre.
We started off with a delicious appetizer called Coccoli Fritto, which were basically these delightfully soft baked flaky pita breads topped with fresh parmesan shavings and served with freshly made ricotta cheese, olive oil and prosciutto. Heavenly!! Hubby also ordered a small side of Marcona Almonds roasted with sea salt.
On to the main courses….I really wanted to try one of the pastas, but keeping faithful to my healthy eating habits of late, I decided on one of the daily specials..a grilled branzino prepared with olive oil, lemon and capers and I ordered a side of their grilled veggies. This was one of the best fish dishes I have ever tasted.
Hubby decided on another one of the specials, lobster served with pasta. Also delish! And of course our daughter being her adventurous self (not), ordered a margherita pizza, but she says it’s also one of the best she’s had. And trust me, she’s beyond picky.
Next, my daughter decided on a small dessert, Budino Cioccolata, a dense yet light tasting hazelnut pudding, topped with a light whipped cream and a bit of caramel and sea salt. I couldn’t help myself and had a tiny taste….wouldn’t you:
And last but not least, hubby ordered his espresso and I had a creamy limoncello. All I can say is that it tasted better than some of the limoncellos I’ve had in Italy!
So, if you’re in the Ft. Lauderdale area, head on over to beautiful Las Olas Boulevard and make sure you stop into Louise Bossi’s and experience an amazing Italian feast. You will not regret it.
Louie Bossi’s
1032 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale
(954) 356-6699
http://www.louiebossi.com
Omg this place looks beyond delicious!!!! I just love it when I find anew pizza joint! Wish it was a tad bit closer!
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What an adorable looking restaurant! And all that food looks a-maze-ing!
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Good Lord woman! you would have had to ROLL me out of there or they would need to have a bed in the back for me to take a nap! That ALL looked delish! When I find myself out there I will definitely be hitting Louie Bossi’s so thanks so much for sharing all that awesomeness. Now I totally want dinner early! 🙂
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly
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I agree sometimes it is hard to decide a place when you have so many options. Louie Bossi looks like a great choice & the foods look so yummy & delicious. I just love that Marcona Almonds roasted with sea salt & that delicious Budino Cioccolata.
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That Margherita Pizza looks pretty tasty. That’s just the way I like it too!
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Oh nomnomnom. I’m so hungry after reading this! That pizza looks so much better than the delivery I had last night!
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I love when other people share food from different resteraunts that I have never been before. Makes me want to go visit them. Pizza looks great!
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Eek! This place looks amazing. I am no foodie but the photos definitely make me hungry.
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That all looks so good! I would love to take the family here, looks like a great place to enjoy a good meal
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Yummy! The food looks amazing and the experience looks totally worth it for a insanely full belly.
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Don’t you just love to come across a restaurant that you love? I think this one does look amazing.
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Some of those dishes are things I’ve never seen before. I’d love to try that margherita pizza.
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This looks like a really great atmosphere and the food looks incredible! We have a place near us that’s similar. Love trying new places and local rather than chain.
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This looks like such an amazing place for a great meal. I would be in foodie heaven with the lobster pasta!
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I love everything you picked out and I’d love to try stuff I know nothing about; I’d have to bring friends so we could try everything:)
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