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Matzaluna


3.5 of 5 stars 79 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Italian

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3 of 5 stars
chiantiConnecticut   27 contributions
connecticut
Nov 26, 2009

This has always been the best Italian on Sanibel... but they arent training the waitress...she unfortunately was so nice but had no training...2 big errors... first the whole draw of the place is happy hour...2 for 1 house wine she said they didnt have this anymore...when she went to get the chianti she said oh they do...she didnt know...?? ok... more

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5 of 5 stars
BerthasDad   10 contributions
West Michigan
Nov 17, 2009

We had eaten here a couple of times years ago. We were nearby, and dropped in on the spur of the moment. First, let me say that ALL of the people who work here were pleasant, cordial, and inviting. We essentially toured the restaurant with the hostess, looking for "just the right table". We were eventually seated upstairs, and encountered... more

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4 of 5 stars
urbana62   6 contributions
North Chicago, Illinois
Nov 9, 2009

We ate there one night and went back a couple of nights later. On the first night I ordered the margarita pizza...that was a mistake as they don't prepare it right. What I got was a cheese pizza with pizza sauce and basil leaves. My husband on the other hand was very happy with his steak marsala. On the second... more

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2 of 5 stars
NikiB5   4 contributions
Maumee, OH
Oct 24, 2009
1
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I went to Matzaluna on my trip to Sanibel. I had been there once before about 6 years ago and it was pretty good then so I expected as much during this trip. Maybe we ordered the wrong things, but I was very disappointed. I had the eggplant parmesan. The eggplant consisted of two thin slices (very thin) between a... more

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5 of 5 stars
ericaofnotlp   4 contributions
Cincy, OH
Sep 27, 2009

This was my first time at Matzaluna but it won't be my last! I started off the meal w/ the Mussels Matzaluna, wow! So fresh w/ just the right amount of broth and some bread to sop it up w/! I decided to have the bisque instead of a salad it was a good choice. Almost cheesy in it's creaminess... more

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3 of 5 stars
Laurie19   9 contributions
Seekonk, MA
Aug 24, 2009

Ate here for salad and pizza. Nothing special - pizza was good but we probably could get better somewhere else. more

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1 of 5 stars
luch10   20 contributions
Florida
Aug 19, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We visited Matzaluna for dinner tonight and left SO disappointed as well as $100.00 poorer. There were 5 of us in the party. 3 adults and 2 children. I had ravioli w/ bolognese sauce. The ravioli's were so dry. I couldn't figure out if it was the pasta or the cheese. I came to the conclusion it was definitely the... more

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3 of 5 stars
LuvToTravelAndEat   16 contributions
Dublin, Ireland
Aug 10, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

A very ordinary experience. Our service was pleasant, however non-attentive. Looked like her section was too big/busy. Food was disappointing. The Mozzarella sticks were frozen and deep fried, crab bisque was okay but tasted like nacho cheese soup with shrimp pieces. The lobster ravioli was far too salty - killed the delicate flavours of what should be a delicious dish,... more

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4 of 5 stars
1grammyglasses   6 contributions
Arizona
Jul 14, 2009

After a week of fish and shrimp we definitely decided it was time for pasta and we weren't disappointed. A nice family style eatery, with a make your own pasta - pick sauce then pasta. We both had the meat sauce, different kinds of pasta both were wonderful. Not too crazy about the garlic spread they bring with the warm... more

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2 of 5 stars
Underwear_Guy   4 contributions
Kentucky
Jul 13, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

Spent four days on Captiva with Under_Girl and in my pre-trip notes I had scribbled "Matzaluna - good pizza. Per: Granny's friend Pat." So what did I order on my ill-advised trip to Matzaluna? The Crab Bisque followed by a Chicken Parmesan of course. The bisque was an orange, I think garlicy, buttery mixture. It had the consistency of nacho... more

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Matzaluna Address

1200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Tel: 239 472 1998
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.