Ristorante Claretta in Palm City - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

What a wonderful experience from start to finish! This was our first time dining here and it could not have been better! From the attentive, welcoming staff to the exquisite food, the extensive wine list and the heavenly homemade desserts, our celebration of my daughter’s birthday was perfect! We cannot wait to return! Thank you for a fabulous evening!

Dinner was delicious. I ordered a special from a list of specials for the day. It was a branzino pasta dish. The flavors were out of this world. I cannot say enough how excellent their food is. I will be definitely going back. Well worth the money. My mouth is watering as I write this review

We had a wonderful dinner last night at this very charming restaurant. It is hands down the best Italian restaurant in Martin County! The food was authentic and the atmosphere charming Italian. From the moment we entered, we were made to feel welcome and as if we were part of the family. That's hard to find anywhere anymore. The food was absolutely wonderful. We split half orders of homemade pasta of the summer squash ravioli and asparagus with flat pasta and bacon, which was absolutely wonderful. Mike is sort of an ambassador and comes around frequently to make sure all is going well. Our main courses were grilled branzino, baked pork chop and colossal shrimp on risotto. Everything was cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. And so flavorful. We shared the dessert trio so that we could taste a little bit of everything. I can't say enough nice things about this restaurant which is a treasure in Palm City! It's somewhat expensive but worth every penny for the food, service, white tablecloths and atmosphere! Because they don't overcrowd the tables, we could actually hear each other without shouting! Bravo!

Service and staff were great but the food missed the mark especially for the high price. We lived in Palm Beach Gardens and this was more expensive than the places there

Phenomenal service and food quality is second to none. The only negative is they do not have a liquor license, however, the wine list is quite extensive.

A welcoming restaurant with outstanding dishes in terms of quality, taste and presentation. This was a home run!

The food and the service is beyond reproach!!!

This place has so many personal touches . The owner visits every table and takes the orders to make sure everything is just as the customer desires. Food fabulous and authentic northern Italian, staff attentive, large wine list - it's my new #1 for Italian!

5 star quality food, wine, desserts and service. You can't improve on perfection. We were there again last night for another epic meal with good friends.

This was our first time to Ristorante Clarettas. The food, service & ambience were exceptional. My husband has very high standards for Italian food as his parents were born & raised in Italy. He thought the restaurant was excellent. Would highly recommend!

Great authentic Italian food. Service was amazing and very knowledgeable staff!

One of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been To ! Unique menu with exceptional quality Excellent!!

Celebrated my birthday here and can rave about the food and service, but my only complaint, and reason it is not a five star rating was how we were rushed thru the whole meal!

Food is amazing. Newly discovered hidden gem. Best Italian in south fl. Matteo was an awesome server and Christina was great. Can’t wait to go back.

This was one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to. The staff is extremely friendly and the food is authentic. 5 out of 5 stars!

We had a great dinner food was delicious service is impeccable everybody's nice and polite.The owner takes your order its a great experience it's a must try at least once

This place continues to one of the best restaurants around. We drive up from Palm Beach Gardens because we don’t have anything as good. I like to try something different every time we go, last night I had the pork chop with cheese on it, truly the best pork chop I have ever had. Love love love everything about Ristorante Claretta. Try it! They won’t disappoint!

Best restaurant i've been to in the area. Hands down. Wait staff amazing. owner takes the order and is from italy.

Truly authentic Italian food,service and atmosphere.

This restaurant has amazing food! I love coming here and highly recommend it!

Excellent Italian cuisine. Handmade pasta, which is super fresh and delicious. Expensive. But you get what you pay for in a great dining experience. Highly recommend!!

Excellent true Italian Cooking...Def 5 stars...Tiramisu is delicious, however, a very small portion for $ 15.00 is exorbitant imho...

First time diner. Food and service was excellent. My wife is not a big fan of traditional Italian fare but she loved her butternut squash ravioli dish.

Wonderful dinning experience!!!! Mr.Raymond was so super knowledgeable about the wine selection. We can’t wait to return 👍 Best Italian restaurant

Everything was absolutely Amazing! From the service to the food ! It was some of the best food I've ever had! I can't wait to go back ! I would give them a 10!

I found this restaurant by chance as I am new to the area. I was underdressed but was made to feel very special. The wait staff and owner could not be more attentive and courteous. Decorated nicely and relevant. Once inside, you would never know this restaurant is located in a strip mall. The food was delicious and the presentation was impeccable. Truly, this restaurant is one of the very best in all of Florida.

If you want fresh and delicious food this is the place to go. Atmosphere is wonderful and the service is fantastic. Every time I bring someone here they become a regular customer what does that tell you?

We wanted to take my sister to a special birthday dinner and we chose Ristorante Claretta. The food was amazing....I had the Gorgonzola Fillet and it melted in my mouth. I usually don't like sauce on meat but it was perfecto! Even better than the food is the wonderful service....Christina and her crew are so welcoming they make you feel you're dining in their home. I'm looking forward to many more fabulous dinners

The best Italian restaurant in all of Martin County hands down. Excellent original Italian food made from a real Italian trained Chef with an amazing wine selection. Highly recommend reservations. Doesn't look like much from the outside but truly a fine dining atmosphere inside.

As Authentic as it gets. Wonderful tradtional Italian cuisine. Warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Great food and atmosphere!! Joe attended to us, and he was amazing!! Nothing is rushed. Plan to be there for a while. Awesome menu and wine list!!

Old World class and hospitality! 👌

Delightful little bistro with wonderful food and impeccable service. If you are in the area give it a try. You will instantly become a fan.

Certainly the best place in the area. A great staff seems to enjoy what they do! Some of the best food that you can possibly have if you like great Italian. Only beer and wine but they have some very good ones!

Really good Italian..lots of fresh homemade menu items ,especially pasta dishes..veal chops, beef,++& big wine list...indoors & out weather determined..great service by all including owner Christina..not inexpensive dining.

LOVED OUR DINNER!!! FROM ARRIVING TO DESSERT!!! CRISTINA YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE CREATED A WONDERFUL ITALIAN CUISINE GETAWAY!

It is rare to find a restaurant as excellent as Ristorante Claretta. The atmosphere and service are only surpassed by the magnificent taste of the food. Each time we are ready to order from the menu, the Specials win us over! We applaud all those involved in making Clarettas the best restaurant we've eaten in in a long time. We look forward to our next visit!

First, and hopefully last, time I have take the time to write a negative review but feel morally and ethically obligated. Mediocrity and pretentiousness is a powerful formula for producing a miserable outcome.

This is my favorite place in all of the Treasure Coast. The food is of the charts. The service is impeccable. Perfect 6 star experience.

A wonderful meal! The food was exceptional and the service was spot on! It was the best meal I’ve had in a long time including in NYC.

Always good. A delightful and reliable Italian restaurant. One of the best Bolognese sauces I've ever had. I cannot recall a dish I didn't like here.

Have dined here many times and they are always consistently impressive... chrisina is a gracious hostess... food superb... service (rita) excellent.. can't wait to return...

Simply outstanding northern Italian style, fresh daily house-made pastas, seafood & meat dishes. Attentive staff, a nice variety/ selection of wine for such a small restaurant. Hidden in a shopping center... We had a great time, great meals, and personal attention from owner. Will definitely be back on our next trip to this area.

The atmosphere of the restaurant was elegant and romantic, setting the perfect mood for a night out. The pasta was freshly made and absolutely delicious. I ordered the creamy sauce with porcini mushrooms and it was full of flavor and cooked to perfection. We also tried the cheese plate, which was beautifully presented, but unfortunately, it didn't quite deliver in terms of taste. While the cheeses were good, they didn't have any standout flavors that wowed us. Overall, our experience was good, but not great. While the pasta was exceptional, the other dishes fell short. Moreover, we had to drive from Palm Beach Gardens to reach the restaurant, and it wasn't worth the long journey. For these reasons, I wouldn't go back to this restaurant. However, if you're in the area and looking for a fancy and romantic night out, it could still be worth a visit.

Our second time here DELICIOUS. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND GET OVER HERE - the food is top shelf the service outstanding.

What appears to be an average storefront in a Palm City strip shopping center really houses one of the better Italian restaurants I’ve been to in quite some time. Service is relaxed yet attentive. However it’s the food that’s the star here. I had the linguini with clams that was outstanding while my dining companion had the veal chop. Both were top notch. Be sure to save room for the dessert trio sampler; perfect end to an outstanding meal.

Tremendous service! Every bite more delicious than the first.

Fine Italian dining and the owner chef is a nice nice person.

The greatest restaurant you’ll find from Stuart down to Fort Pierce . Been going here for over 20 years and the quality has never changed . This is a family owned restaurant and they take the most pride in the food they serve and the people they employ . You will never have a bad experience at this establishment . Do yourself a favor and book a reservation . Be sure to order the lobster risotto special !!

Excellent service from the owner herself. Great ambiance and warm crowd. Packed out. You need a reservation to get a seat.

Very very authentic and wonderful Italian food, friendly Italian people, delightful Italian music. It was like being in Italy. Grazie!

To busy for take out, can't wait to try.

You want Amazing Authentic Italian Food this is the place to go.

We went out with friends whom we haven’t seen for 20 years, and Claretta’s was the perfect place. We sat in a private area and Christina was the perfect hostess along with her staff. The food is incredible, and I want to try each dish. I highly recommend Claretta’s… it feels like an inviting Italian home!

Visiting from England clarets was recommended and did not fail to deliver... impeccable service.. bread served with oil as it is in Italy (not butter) fish was fresh and tasty, steak cooked to perfection... the wine complemented the meal... trio of desserts was naughty but delicious. Cant recommended highly enough. Will definitely return !

I can honestly say anything you eat here is amazing. Favourites are lobster risotto and bresaola. Staff is friendly and professional

It was disappointing. Can’t believe the sliced bread out off a bag is served in a stainless steel bowl with a paper towel. No butter and only olive oil. The spaghetti ai frutti de mare was boring and I only had two shrimp the rest muscles and clams.

Great people, excellent staff and delicious food!!

All was excellent service. Hospitality..food and zucchini flowers..

Best place I found so far in the Stuart area. Will be back.

Just outstanding. Great food, wine, service. Authentic Italian and family run.

We had the very best expierence tonight what an amazing dining expierence Vincenzo was absolutely the best we ever had in a dining expierence, this was our first time here , celebrating our 29 wedding anniversary, just amazing , and the food wow past exceptional , best food I've encountered , thank you Vincenzo for being the very best 👌

We went here to celebrate our anniversary, which I mentioned when making the reservation. We ere warmly greeted by the staff. We ordered a celebratory bottle of champagne, which was good. The appetizer was squash ricotta blossoms, which were tasty. I had the lobster risotto special, which was rich and quite tasty. My wife was disappointed with her veal chop. It appeared that it was prepared "sous vide" and then finished off on the grill. it also had a layer of gristle running through it, unexpected for a dish costing $50. She's had that dish in the past and it was always very good. The service was completely excellent, probably the best that we've seen in local restaurants for some time. The restaurant is good overall but seems overpriced for the quality.

Food was delicious, and staff makes you feel like family.

Delicious! Great atmosphere! The owners are so sweet!

Brace yourself for a rare, old-world dining experience. From the ever-present manager to the knowledgeable wait staff to the excellent food, restaurants like this one are exceedingly rare.

Wine dinner featuring Veneto valpolicella. Great food & wine!

Wow, wow, wow! We've been here a couple of times with longtime customers. The meals are exquisitely prepared, the atmosphere is fantastic, and the owners make you feel like family.

Good food, friendly staff and had a nice private room to accommodate out 14 person table.

Great place, great food. Without a doubt recommended coming to Claretta restaurant! Thank you Cristina, and Marcha always welcoming! Please order the delicious Ricotta Cheescake and the famous Caymus Red Wine.Carla ,Mark and Justin

Knew about Claretta.....finally went with another couple. It was a lovely dining experience. Wait staff top notch, nice surroundings, excellent food. We shall return.

Outstanding!! Service and food!!

The meal was spectacular and the service was impeccable. Pictured are two of the fabulous desserts. A gem of a restaurant.

First time here. Came because of all the great reviews. Had high expectations. Service was great. We both had salads very good and fresh. For dinner I had spaghetti ai frutti di mare it was good but not great. The shrimp got over cooked as they were on the bottom of the hot pasta. As for my wife she had the barnzino alla griglia it was cooked perfectly but had no flavor very bland kinda tasteless. Kinda disappointed. We will try again sometime.

Absolutely exquisite!!!! It boggles my mind how everyone is a critic. Listen , I'm no critic, I just enjoy authentic cuisine. The food was not as close to, BUT exactly as I remember in Italy. If price is an issue to some, then there many American Itailian establishments out there. If your looking for a cozy; great service restaurant, then this place is a must. The owners: One is in the kitchen, and the other takes your order. In Italy time is not an issue when you dine out, they are not in a hurry when they seat for dinner. It's family time, and pure enjoyment of excellent food.

Clarettas is ALWAYS a treat! Never had a less than spectacular meal at this restaurant.

Fabulous restaurant and impeccable service. The wine, entrees and desserts are sensational. It's where we go for a "special" night out.

You need reservation for this restaurant if not the service is pretty bad and nd the food it isn't wowww. The bartender Mateo and Italian guy is the best.

What happened. Was decent food at one time. Now grossly overpriced poorly cook food.

Excellent food and service, as always!

Fantastic food and great selection of fine wines

There was a time when we all considered Claretta as a good restaurant. What happened. It now relies on old customers who have no where else to go. The food is bland, overpriced with little innovation. Last time I was there I was charged $15 for a side portion of pasta that was at best a half of cup with basic tomato sauce. Sad.

It’s always a pleasure to find authentic Italian Cuisine and hospitality abroad, here at Claretta’s you really feel at home. Very nice dinner and service, recommended!

Absolutely amazing experience. The service, food, and wine were perfect. Definitely one of the top three restaurants in Martin County!

I think I had one of the best meals ever here. If I lived closer I would be here on a regular basis

Food is fantastic! Fair price..good staff friendly

Food, service, & ambience were outstanding. We celebrated a special birthday in a separate room that was visible to the main section of the restaurant. The owner had an ice breaker for the pre-teens, teenager, and adults. We were asked to read our menu selection in Italian as written on the menu. The teens, all boys, felt comfortable and enjoyed the experience so much so, the youngest asked how to say excuse me & please in Italian. Everyone enjoyed their selections of appetizers, ensaladas, and entres. It was a lovely evening we all will remember for a very long time.

We met the owner/chef by chance at the beach. We decided to bring our family out for dinner. The atmosphere, service and food were amazing.

The butternut squash raviolis are always a hit, their meats, their pastas the risotto! Just perfection! It's our "go-to" place for anniversary and birthday celebrations. We've been Ristorante Claretta fans ever since we discovered them about 15 years ago. When we moved out of state and came to visit Florida, we made sure to squeeze in a meal at Claretta's every time. Every friend or family member we've introduced to Claretta's has made it part of their regular routine. One friend that was visiting us that has traveled the world said it's "the best" Italian food he's ever had. We have to agree!

If this place had a full liquor license it would get 5 stars. I had the half order of white truffle risotto and crab salad. Both were excellent. My husband tried the veal ravioli in sage and brown butter sauce special. It was simple and delicious.

We had dinner at Claretta's last night with friends and as always, never disappoints! We are very fortunate to have a restaurant this wonderful so close to us. We've been going for 15 years and have come to feel as though they are family!! The food is outstanding along with the staff! Francesco and Christina....are simply the BEST! Thank you as always for wonderful food and evening.

Best restaurant seriously the food and service is absolutely amazing. They are the sweetest people and the food is delicious! Definitely recommend the 12oz steak special!

Amazing food and amazing service!! Would definitely recommend.

the food was amazing and the service was even better! definitely coming back.

As someone who’s working at this restaurant, I know second-hand the quality & output of our restaurant. Best believe, Ristorante Clarrettas is unlike anything I’ve ever worked for, let alone dined at. The food is truly unbelievable and more than a google review could ever put into words. The staff is so loving and friendly. Christina and Franchie truly love and care about your experience. That’s why when you decide dine with us, you can expect that same diligence and care. Authentic and delicious is my guarantee. A presto.

Godlike could not even begin to describe this restaurant. Family founded, the brother and sister care diligently about the customers experience. The staff are there, ready to help, at the drop of a hat, and more importantly, the food is immaculate. If you dislike fish, you find a new love for it here. The meat, do not get me started. And even so much as the bread they offer while you wait. Clean, polished, delicious, loving, and authentic. That’s only 1% of how I could describe this restaurant. Stop by, say Buona Sera to Franchie and Christina, and be sure to eat there again. Oh! And save a little room for dessert, they’ve got a great selection. 5 stars for Claretta’s family. Grazie mile!

They serve bread that is hard as a rock and you have to ask for butter. They Chef has to go back to Culinary School.. It is a discredit to the Italian Cuisine.

You will not find more authentic Italian food in the whole area. Chef and his staff do an amazing job and the service expectation is second to none.

Nice place but food taste didn't match up to expensive price.

Amazing food, gracious service and inviting atmosphere. Can'trecommend highly enough!!