Bellini’s Fort Myers – 13451 McGregor Blvd. Suites 5-9, Fort Myers – 239-270-5005
Almost forty years ago, chef and restaurant owner Andrea Mucciga opened his first restaurant on Captiva Island. Mucciga – an immigrant from Sardinia, Italy – still speaks with a heavy Italian accent. When he speaks, even the simplest menu items sound romantic. Mucciga’s newest restaurant is Bellini’s Fort Myers. The detailed menu offerings, including seared scallops with lemon and pink pepper, simply come alive when introduced by the lilt of his enunciation. After Hurricane Ian devastated Mucciga’s island restaurants, he chose to open the newest Bellini’s on the mainland. “We have a beautifully priced seafood tower,” the owner suggests, “and though our menu is filled with seafood specialties and many cuts of meat, I must suggest our veal chop.” The veal chop is priced at $54 and accompanied by Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, asparagus, Marsala Wine demi-glace and Sicilian Caponata. Consider a lovely red Sangria in union with the veal chop, and settle in to a range of live music offerings while you dine. Mucciga said his patrons are treated to all types of music. “Sometimes we have jazz music and sometimes we offer Broadway tunes,” he added. Jazz night is held on Tuesdays beginning at 6 p.m. The restaurant can also provide live music for your private event.
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