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La Fuga, Fort Lauderdale, FL

La Fuga

4.6
4.6
352 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Experience modern, coastal Italian cuisine at Fort Lauderdale's newest hot spot, La Fuga. Chef Michael Mayer infuses local South Florida flavors with classic Italian staples to create a fusion of crave-worthy, contemporary dishes.

La Fuga, (Italian for "the escape,") is nestled in the heart of the Kimpton Shorebreak, named in homage to the location’s historic beginnings. The newly renovated Kimpton Shorebreak occupies a unique space in Fort Lauderdale, originally opened as The Escape Hotel in 1949.

La Fuga pays tribute to it's origin story in name and also in atmosphere. Featuring midcentury design, and a laid-back vibe, the indoor-outdoor dining room includes views of the hotel's scenic courtyard and provides access to a rooftop pool overlooking Fort Lauderdale’s intercoastal.

***A SERVICE CHARGE OF 20% WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR FINAL BILL FOR PARTIES OF 5 OR MORE***

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (954) 908-7308
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Mayer
  • Private party facilities
    For gatherings large and small, our private dining space is perfect for any occasion. Our spacious meeting room opens to our lush outdoor courtyard, offering a unique and versatile setting for a variety of events including business meetings, birthday parties or rehearsal dinners.
  • Neighbourhood
    Central Beach
  • Cross Street
    Located at Riomar Street and N Birch Road
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Feast of Seven Fishes at La Fuga

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Celebrate Christmas Eve, the Italian Way, with a Feast of Seven Fishes. Selections include Scampi Fra Diavolo, Polpo alla Griglia, Linguine alla Vongole and more! Please note: our A La Carte menu will be available, all Feast of Seven Fishes menu items may be ordered individually.
    Feast of Seven Fishes at La Fuga photo
  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    US$150.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year at La Fuga! Join us for a five course Chef's Tasting Menu for $150 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. While you dine, enjoy the smooth sounds of our live jazz trio and a midnight champagne toast. After your meal, all La Fuga dinner guests will receive complimentary access to our NYEscapism Rooftop Party, cheers to 2025! Please note: our A La Carte menu will NOT be available for the evening. 20% gratuity will be added to all reservations.
    New Year's Eve Dinner photo

Offers

  • Daily Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Join us every day from 5-7PM for select light bites, signature cocktails and wine specials! Available in our bar and lounge area only.

    Daily Happy Hour photo
  • Live Jazz

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - Sat - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Join us every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for Live Jazz. 6-9PM.

    Live Jazz photo
  • Wine Mondays

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Enjoy 30% off our sommelier selections every Monday from 5pm to close.

    Wine Mondays photo

What 352 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Fuga in Fort Lauderdale is a "hidden gem" known for its exceptional Northern Italian cuisine and "amazing service". Guests rave about the "fresh homemade pasta" and delightful desserts like gelato and tiramisu. With a cozy ambiance, live music, and attentive staff, it's perfect for a memorable dining experience.

352 Reviews
  1. Christopher

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I celebrated her birthday at La Fuga. We had not heard of it before, but found it online and were intrigued by the reviews. We had an amazing time, not only was the food fantastic, the service was phenomenal. We started our meal a bit late and they let us stay long after the restaurant had closed without ever rushing us. Thank you for such a great experience.

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  2. Deborah

    New York City

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was pretty good and service was friendly (and well-intentioned), but very slow, reflecting both a lack of attention paid as well as the pace of food and drinks coming out of the kitchen/bar. As a solo diner it was clear I was not a priority vs larger tables. I had to ask for things I shouldn’t have had to ask (more water, for example) and there was some oddness, like whisking away my remaining bread and butter from the table, without asking, before my entree was served. At one point, loud music from the kitchen clashed very badly with the music playing in the room. Other than that, ambiance was pleasant with the doors to the outside / pool open and a nice breeze. Scallops starter and butternut squash filled pasta were both quite tasty. But for me, the inattentive service makes a return visit unlikely.

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  3. Nan

    Key West

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved dining here. We sat by the pool outside. Heaters provided. The service by our waiter James was excellent. The food was perfectly perpared. Lobster ravioli and Osso Buco. We appreciated that Frank, Mgr. and Nathan, Director, both stopped by our table to chat and get our opinion on sevice and food. 5 star all the way. Can't wait to come back.

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  4. Conrad

    West Palm Beach

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were offered a glass of Prosecco while waiting for our table. The meal was excellent from the bread and fabulous dipping oil, the scallop appetizer, and the outstanding Bronzini with crispy skin. The Bronzini was one of the most enjoyable fish dishes I have ever had in a restaurant. We did not have dessert. Service was excellent as well. Highly recommend La Fuga and will definitely be returning.

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  5. Darin

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, exceptional service and the atmosphere was beautiful.

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  6. Pierre

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jonathan did a great job at explaining the menu, made some great recommendations. The food was excellent, pasta was not over cooked. The restaurant as a good wine list.
    La FugaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your 5-star review and accolades to our staff. We'll be sure to share your kind words and congratulate them on a job well done.

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  7. florence

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Thanksgiving Experience for $65 per person was a lot of food . We had to take a lot of good home . The 2nd course was enormous. We enjoyed the traditional Thanksgiving meal . service was good
    La FugaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your 5-star review and accolades to our staff. We'll be sure to share your kind words and congratulate them on a job well done.

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  8. Michael

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Thanksgiving Dinner. Service staff was attentive and Anita was awesome.
    La FugaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your heartwarming review, especially for recognizing our exceptional staff. We believe that our team members are the heart of La Fuga, and they take great pride in ensuring our guests have a fantastic experience. Your words of appreciation will be shared with them, and they will be delighted to hear your positive feedback. We can't wait to welcome you back for another extraordinary experience.

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  9. lori

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From beginning to end this was an outstanding experience. Our server, Anita was friendly and professional. The pace of the four courses allowed us to enjoy our family and conversation. Every single item came out hot and delicious. Kudos to the kitchen staff on food presentation as well. A check in at our table by the restaurant manager was a nice touch. Great job La Fuga. I want to say “we will be back next year” but we are visiting from the West Coast so fingers crossed. Thank you to all that worked so hard to make our Thanksgiving 2024 just perfect.
    La FugaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your 5-star review and accolades to our staff. We'll be sure to share your kind words and congratulate them on a job well done.

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  10. Bill

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food & service for an Italian-American Thanksgiving Dinner. The lighting was a bit too bright. I believe it would have had a warmer feel with a nicer ambiance had the lighting been lower and softer. The live vocalist performing did a very nice job and was pleasant to listen to during dinner without being so loud that you needed to talk over the music and singing. We will return for regular Italian soon and likely for Thanksgiving next year.
    La FugaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that your time at La Fuga exceeded your expectations. Our team strives to provide exceptional service and create memorable experiences for our guests. Your kind words motivate us to continue delivering the best possible hospitality. We hope to welcome you back to La Fuga in the near future for another fantastic meal.

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FAQs

La Fuga offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 908-7308.

La Fuga is rated 4.6 stars by 352 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Fuga

2900 Riomar Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located at Riomar Street and N Birch Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Central Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Mayer
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (954) 908-7308
  • Private party facilities
    For gatherings large and small, our private dining space is perfect for any occasion. Our spacious meeting room opens to our lush outdoor courtyard, offering a unique and versatile setting for a variety of events including business meetings, birthday parties or rehearsal dinners.
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