Ortigia Cucina & Bar - (Near Punta Gorda, FL)

Aditi Hardas We had such a great time here! The place has a cozy, inviting vibe with good music that sets the perfect mood. The tiki torches and fire pit add a really warm, relaxing touch—perfect for hanging out and unwinding. We tried the tower fries with their homemade sauce, bruschetta, and quesadillas, and everything was fresh and delicious. The tower fries were definitely the highlight! Overall, a lovely spot with great ambience and tasty food. Definitely worth visiting!

Katherine Sims Great food and service! I have food allergies (gluten, egg, dairy, and peanuts) and was able to find food without too much trouble. There is a gluten free menu via QR code printed on the normal menus. There was a good section, and our server helped me find safe food to eat. They do warn that everything is gluten “friendly” and not “free” since many of the items (especially fried items) are prepared in shared friers. I am celiac and didn’t get sick! Food was tasty and I would go back!

Joseph Roman Stopped by the Broken Barrel in Palm Bay and overall had a good experience. The beans had an interesting flavor at first — it took a couple bites to get used to the “choir” (char/smoked) taste, but once it kicked in, you could really smell and taste the smoky depth. Definitely unique and worth trying. I ordered the turkey sandwich, and the quality of the turkey itself was great — you can really taste the smoked flavor. I do wish there had been a bit more turkey on the sandwich, and maybe a different bun would elevate it even more, but the flavor was solid. Overall, good quality food with strong smoky BBQ notes. I’d go back and try a few other items on the menu next time.

Rosa Teng The view is nice and staff are very friendly. We were here for the breakfast, their Benedict eggs were really good! Though they can get pretty busy in the morning, but I think the service, food, and view are worthy for the wait (and price).

Dan Jahn The Chicken shawarma bowl was absolutely delicious. Harissa sauce was what really made it, it added a really nice spice throughout the entire dish. The owner was super helpful with good advice and pleasant conversation. We tried the baklava and the creme brulee cheesecake, and the creme blue lay cheesecake was an absolute winner. It may have been the best cheesecake I have ever had.

Judi DeFerdinando Oh my goodness, what a great place! My husband and I stopped in for lunch today! The Smashburger was cooked to perfection, with great sauce. The brioche bun was perfect size and flavor to enhance the flavors. The Plain Jane burger was also done just right. Our two sides, French Fries and Sweet Potato Fries were crispy and plentiful. Joe was an excellent waiter and Jeff, the manager was very personable and accommodating. Ill be back!