Matteo’s (Boca Raton, Hallandale, Jupiter)
***** Matteo’s *****
Certain things in life bear repeating…
Matteo’s with locations in Boca Raton, Hallandale and Jupiter is one of the best, if not THE BEST, Italian restaurant in South Florida.
If you check…Back on March 19, 2008, I did a writeup on Matteo’s. I absolutely love this joint.You can check Matteo’s menu/prices at www.matteosristorante.com.
Matteo’s has 3 South Florida locations…Boca Raton, Hallandale, Jupiter. Just so you know, I have yet to try the Jupiter location…but on average, I am probably in either the Boca or Hallandale joints at least once a month.
Matteo’s food is delicious. Matteo’s service is outstanding. Matteo’s prices are not-exactly “cheap,” but if you’re sensible when ordering, you won’t need a second job to pay the bill…Matteo’s features both family-style and individual portions. Matteo’s is a “white-tablecloth” joint, but your tee shirt/shorts ensemble will work.
Matteo’s started out as a Long Island joint…check the website for NY locations etc…Not exactly sure when its first S. Florida location (Boca Raton) opened, but from day-one Matteo’s has been a “homerun”…its enormous NY following, translated into an enormous South Florida following.
Look…I could go on and on about this joint…
I am telling you, that if you want terrific Italian food, served by a professional staff…with a management team that makes you feel like you are family…then you want to absolutely positively eat at Matteo’s.
You now know “again” about a sensational Italian joint that is not to be missed.
Dinner last night at Matteo’s Boca location. Can’t beat its baked clams.
I see that Entourage is pushing Don Peppe’s from S. Ozone Park real hard. Peppe’s food is great but I’d match Matteo’s baked clams against theirs any day of the week.
boca matteo’s rocks.
clams are incredible.
Was there last Saturday night in Boca. Waiting 3 fold at the bar for tables.
Best baked clams and chopped salad going.
Had the the grilled pork chops and they were fabulous as was the burnt broccholi.
food not the same since mickey left. going to try luca bella.
Matteo’s is heads and shoulders over the other Italian restaurants in Boca.
I’ve been to tons of them and this joint never misses.
I like the service and the vibe in the air.
It’s always busy and a happening place.
terrific food and service.
For those unfamilar with Matteo’s, you got to try it.
I have been eating at Matteo’s for years, starting with LI and now here in Boca Raton.
Think of a well oiled machine and you got Matteo’s.
From the moment you walk into, in this case the Boca store, there is an energy that actually gets you excited.
I really can’t put my finger as to why, but as soon as you walk in the front door, you feel welcomed and excited about being there.
Matteo’s waiters know the menu cold and to the newcomers recommend what and how much to order. Amazingly, most of the waiters don’t even write down the orders, yet when they bring the food to the table, you get exactly what you ordered. These guys are the consummate pros.
In the Boca store, there are two managers watching everything and the amount of food that comes out of the kitchen is staggering.
The food is always good. The quality superb.
Enough said.
If you haven’t tried Matteo’s, you have to go.
jeff, like you i love this one.
it has great food and great service.
the gm peter has this joint really humming.
i’d match boca loc against any italian rest in s fl.
sorry jeff, matteo’s isn’t the best around. actually far from it. renzo’s in boca is better. tramonti’s in delray is better. vic & angelo’s in delray is better. just to name a few.
Jeff, I know that you have heard that Julio is opening a new place where Matteo’s use to be in Boca. He took over Capri which failed in that same spot. No question he’ll try to copy Matteo’s here. Any thoughts on this?
One of the best Italian restaurants in Fla.
Ate there (Boca) this evening Christmas Eve. One hour wait to get in at 7:30pm. Been there many times in the past and the food is always just right. same tonight. With huge parties and portions everything was still delicious.
If you haven’t tryied Matteo’s you really are missing a great restaurant. By the way, saw Congressman West and his family there this eveing. The guy is doing a great job for Florida.
the baked clams are the best i’ve ever eaten.
Jeff:
Matteo’s is consistently terrific. What more could a customer ask?
By the way, did you know that Matteo’s was recently sold to Sbarro’s?
Ate at Boca Matteo’s this evening. Had never been there before. Baked clams and veal parm outstanding. Didn’t care for chicken matteo which was extremely dry.
best italian in boca raton.
Matteo’s Boca is so good.
We just ate at Matteos last night the place was packed. The food and service were top notch. We are always welcomed by Peter no matter how busy the place is which is a great feeling.
LARRY: So right. Food and service are the best. My wife and family and have been going to Boca Matteo’s since it first opened. Peter definitely has Matteo’s running like a fine watch. He also looks the part and gives the restaurant a great vibe and feel.
Matteo’s in Boca is one the best Italian restaurants in Florida. My wife and I love the food and service. This is our go to place.
Jeff Eats: not exactly sure where I read this on the site but the person was so right.
Some owners know how to treat customers and some don’t.
Matteo’s in Boca and Hallandale know how to treat their their customers. From the moment you walk in to the time you leave, the managers, and waitstaff are as pleasant as can be. In both locations, the mgrs always come over to the tables to see how things are going. Every so often a drink or a dessert is on the house. Real class and I return the favor of being a good customer.
Other places may have ood food but the owners are never personal or make the rounds. One that comes to mind is one of your favorites Chri’s in Lake Worth. Great food but the owner has nver walked over to my table ever and the place is run like a factory.
Just my 2 cents.
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