Bonelli’s Cafe Italia

For was excellent, they do seem to run out of basil a lot though! We called on a Saturday at 5pm for 8pm reservations, they were able to seat our party of 8 on the patio. With all the fans and shade we didn’t even melt in the FL heat. The food did take over an 1.5 hour+ to arrive. That was somewhat bothersome but they did comp us some free drinks. The food was amazing, and we will definitely be going back. The really long wait time is the only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars

The bacon spinach four cheese ravioli was out of this world. Super friendly staff and excellent knowledge of menu. If you are within 100 miles, make the drive.

Yes, the neighborhood is a bit sketchy, but even from the parking lot I knew I’d love this place. The smell of fresh garlic caressed senses to an almost inappropriate level. There were no tables inside so we sat in the rock garden. The red ants forced to party to split in the concrete but it was worth it. The cheesy bread was meant for the kids but was so advanced the adults salivated. OMG! The croquet was to die for. Do NOT skip it. The red gravy was the freshest I’ve experienced. The vodka sauce was worth death. I do nit know how they made fresh ravioli in an hour but they managed. Do not skip this place. But make sure you have a deserve room and a whole evening to dedicate to yumminess

DO NOT let the exterior dissuade you… this is definitely a must try. Wife and I decided to try something new so we searched for an Italian restaurant with good ratings and found Bonellis. Exceptional service… great food (the Diablo sauce is amazing)… a little more refined interior would make this a 5 star place. But at the same time I wouldn’t change a thing. Great job and we WILL be back.

We had a wonderful dining experience on the covered patio this evening. The service was excellent as well as the food. I had the baked rigatoni and my husband had the pesto rigatoni, topped off with a nice glass of Moscato and Espresso. We were entertained with live music which was wonderful and not too loud where a conversation couldn’t be had. The owner came and sat outside and spoke with everyone. The server, Marlon, was very insightful on the entrees and preparations. We will definitely be enjoying more great meals and nice evenings at this place.

Friday… not a good day to call Bonelli’s.
#1 wrong phone # on web paper and I was slightly chastised for using it (it was for catering only)
#2 «we do not make pizza’s on Friday».
Not encouraging for a repeat customer that had no idea about «the rules».

Delicious, huge portions. Wait staff very friendly. Everything fresh. Pesto sauce was deliciousness.

Wonderful service and food! Sal’s marinara with meatballs… huge serving and delicious! Joey was attentive and FUN! Great food and service… can’t be beat!

Best Italian around! Excellent service wonderful quaint atmosphere! And the food is off the charts fresh! Prices are certainly good. If you have not been you are truly missing out! Great family owned business ran with pride!

This charming restaurant was recommended by our neighbors and did not disappoint. The smell of garlic and very attentive staff greeted us at the door and it only got better. Our table had four different entrees and they were all great. They have a small but good wine list and they make ‘cello’ liquors on site. It was a birthday and we ended the meal with a wonderful chocolate cello sundae. Can’t wait to go again!

I found this place last minute on Unilocal,I’m pretty happy I stumbled upon it. Everything they offer is fresh homemade, super authentic family owned restaurant. There’s family photos on the wall many of the customers there are repeat visitors that probably go there weekly. The owner and his wife are awesome and super attentive they made us feel right at home. Super recommend the appetizer bread it’s made fresh there. Probably the best part for me is they have meat free alternatives since I’m a vegetarian.

The food is Delicious. The whole place smells aaaahhhhmazingly good. The service is fast and friendly. I highly recommend the eggplant parm. The wine selection is great as well. I try to make it in once a month and recommend you do too.

INCREDIBLE Italian!!! Best I’ve ever had. The meatballs are to live for. The staff is so nice. They make everything in house and the atmosphere is soooo cute. The smells alone when walking in will make you melt. Very cozy environment and it’s family owned and ran. I only wish they were in my own home town.

Great first impression at Bonelli’s! We came here around 6pm on a Saturday a couple of weeks ago, and were seated at a cozy booth in the corner by the window. I believe that our server was also the owner, extremely gracious and inviting. My husband and I both ordered one of their baked ravioli dishes. Absolutely delish!!! The leftovers the next day were just as good. I highly recommend the shrimp diablo baked ravioli. My husband had the one with Italian sausage and peppers, yummy as well. For dessert we had the Italian sponge cream cake. Devine! Next time I’m trying their tiramisu, though, because I’m a big fan of tiramisu. Can’t wait to go again, probably this weekend! Great service, wonderful food, family atmosphere. We will be regulars!

This is great family-​owned Italian restaurant in Pensacola. I went with a special they had the day I came which was baked ravioli topped with mascarpone cheese and pork. It was good, but I feel like it was missing a kick of something which I can’t pinpoint or articulate in words. More importantly, I wasn’t offered freshly grated parmesan cheese which I love and they were also out of their vodka sauce which is one reason I came here. Lastly, they ran out of basil – must be a hot commodity here but I mean it’s almost like a burger joint running out of cheese. I’ll come back if friends want to or if I’m craving a simple Italian dish (Fettuccine Alfredo is my favorite).

Fantastic food and amazing service! Tired of beach food we went in search of something different and we were glad we went out of the way to find this gem.
Seating is very limited inside, but luckily they have a pleasant out door area that is covered that we could hang out in until a table was ready. This out door seating also accomidates a band on Friday nights that the owner get out and sing in after the kitchen shuts down.
Food was fantastic! Try the vodka sauce and get a side of the potatoe croquets. The bread is house made and very good. The kids all got the children’s noodles one with Alfredo and side of meatball, one with butter garlic and meatball and the last with marinara and sausage. My youngest thought the sausage was too spicy, and the kids were not used to the seasoning in the meatball but I thought they were tasty. My husband polished off his ravioli special, it was so cheesy!
Service was awesome, the owners son served us and was so acomidating to us and the kids. The cook came from the back and chatted us up, what a friendly enviroment. We really enjoyed ourselves tonight.

This is the last meal of my 5-​day gulf excursion. I love seafood but I can probably only have so much of it and tonight I wanted something starchy so Italian works perfect. The service was great and food was comforting.
We ordered meatballs as an appetizer, caprese salad and baked ravioli in vodka sauce. Everything was delicious! The sauces are very flavorful (a little bit heavy but it’s Italian food after all) but not too salty.
It’s a little bit on the expensive side but we had plenty to take home/​back to our hotel.

Amazing food! Awesome service! Small and quaint, romantic, and lively all in one! We will be back every time we are in Pensacola!

I had the special baked ravioli of the day with bacon and spinach. It was absolutely fantastic. Jiah was constantly offering suggestions for us that we’re always spot on and honest. It’s expensive, but basically everything on the menu is homemade and delicious. It’s a family owned restaurant and every person I met was nothing but welcoming and enjoyable.

3 times in a week! Everything on the menu is delicious.
You can substitute Vodka sauce on your pasta. Do it. It’s well worth it!
Staff is like family. Eating here is like they invited you over to their house for dinner. This place is a italian owned. The patriarch is from Rome! It’s a small restaurant so it’s a good idea to get a reservation.
So far, I’ve had the baked rigatoni with vodka sauce and the lasagna.
I really want to try the pizza, but tonight I went in and the patriarch of this establishment wasn’t feeling well so there was no pizza. Apparently he’s The guy to make it or it’s not made right so they don’t try to make it without him. That’s a good thing!
The complimentary bread and oil is delicious. It’s all made in the restaurant and it tastes like it. Delicious!
To top it all off they serve spumoni. If you don’t know, this dessert is like Italian ice cream, and it’s shipped in from NYC so it’s authentic!