Marina Ristorante

Some of the most authentic italian food that i've had since living in the cape canaveral, cocoa beach area... Everything is made to order and a lot of homemade deserts. Don't miss out on this little gem. It's kind of easy to miss since it sits back off A1A in a small plaza. It's very small and quaint with twenty eight seats. I haven't had italian food like this since NY.

This is amazing, authentic, and even homey feeling Italian food at its best! We have already been a few times and will go back frequently!!! The atmosphere does need updated. The window hangings and such do look drab and a little dusty. It is small and that's not bad. It feels more homey that way, but I wouldn't want to have a very personal conversation here. The pasta serving size looks small, but I am always full by the time I finish. Don't count on left overs though. The bruschetta is AMAZING! They are the ONLY restaurant I have ever been to that does it right, and I have ordered it at lots of restaurants. Most places give you goop on soggy bread with melted cheese. Here it is wonderful crisp bread slices with fresh topping and no cheese mess. This is how it is meant to be!!! The pasta is al dente (ever so slightly firm), DELECTABLE, and makes you slow down and savor each bite. We have tried several specials, the calamari, and the bruschetta. I recommend them ALL. We haven't tried dessert yet, maybe next time. My mouth is watering thinking about it all, yum!

This is a very small but formal restaurant. Super friendly staff! The food was very authentic, fresh and very well prepared. The tastes were amazing! Great wine menu. The owner personally cooked everything, and you could tell he took great pride in his work. His wife was our server and she was great! This was a excellent dining experience. Would highly recommend!

This is a very small but formal restaurant. The food was very authentic, fresh and very well prepared. Great wine menu. The owner took great pride in his work. Not only did he personally cook everything he served us as well. Being in the restaurant business for 22 years I'm very critical, this was best dining experience we've ever had.

Intimate restaurant that offers Authentic Italian food vs American Italian fare. I had the special dinner of crab and shrimp ravioli and it was exquisite. Will definitely come back and recommend without hesitation.

Great local restaurant owner operator in the kitchen every day. The bruschetta was delicious. The chicken Parm was huge . The pasta. Carbonara was authentic.. when in Cocoa Beach eat at Marina restaurant . Pizza looks to be awesome. was picked up by a dozen diners as we were in the restaurant came in to pick it up

Don't let the outside appearance fool you. Step inside this quaint restaurant and it feels like you're stepping into a restaurant in Italy. Intimate atmosphere with amazing food and friendly service. Highly recommend!

A wonderful surprise to find such an excellent Italian restaurant. Don’t let the outside appearance fool you. Inside is beautifully decorated to the point of being elegant. The food is even better. I had eggplant parmigiana that I must say is the best I have ever had. My daughter had lasagna which was also outstanding. My husband went for a pizza and also totally enjoyed it. Well worth a visit. Will be back for sure.

Best Italian food I've had in 20 years. Amazing food, great family owned and run small restaurant. So good. Great people. Make a reservation.

Great cozy authentic Italian restaurant, lots of House made meals

Excellent food. Small storefront place. Very authentic Italian . Only wine and beer though. Server forgot our appetizer though but we were not charged..

Wow! I’m kicking myself for driving past this place so many times. Been on the hunt for an Italian restaurant with flavor and the search has ended!! I had the Bucatini all' Amatriciana and it was like being transported to Manarola, my boyfriend enjoyed the pasta carbonara paired with the fresh baked bread….. “le sigh”. The ambience of this restaurant is very relaxing, the owners are adorable! I’m already planning on what to choose when we return.

This place never disappoints. Tonight we had the crab and lobster ravioli and the pollo picatta and a bottle of Pinot gritio.

Six of us dined and each one of us ordered a different entire. We all loved our meals. This is a must place for dinner.

My wife and I had dinner at Marina last night.
Behind the simple facade hides an equally simple and cozy restaurant with very good authentic food, prepared personally and fresh by the chef, a native of Italy.
We were served by a very pleasant woman who comes from Portugal.
We enjoyed the real Italian food very much.
So if you are in the area and want to enjoy real Italian food, you must go there.

Whenever we want to treat ourselves to a really good meal in Cape Canaveral we go to Marina Ristorante! I e ordered many different things and am never disappointed. We are Italian and are picky when it comes to Italian food, but their food is extremely tasty, portions are generous and they have a large selection of great wines to go with dinner. We have eaten here many times and have never been disappointed

What a pleasant surprise … authentic Italian cuisine served by a sweet, knowledgable server. The setting is small, quaint and rustic but the food was obviously made from scratch and was delicious. Highly recommend.

1st of all, I have never left a review before - but I absolutely had to share my thoughts. Initially I was a little worried when we pulled up - we almost left but decided to trust the other reviews and we are so glad we did! The food was delicious! We had the best Caesar Salad, Spaghetti Fruitti Mare, and Crab & Shrimp Ravioli Special. Everything was beyond delicious! Do not pass up an opportunity to dine here!

I absolutely love this restaurant as the food, deserts and services are fantastic. I will have dinner there tonight.

Listen, if you know real Italian food or if you want to try the real deal… You HAVE to try this place!
I come from an old school Italian family in New England and let me tell you , eating here was like being home at my nonna’s(grandma) house!
The owner cooks the food himself and you can see the pride and love he puts into every dish. He came out after we ate to introduce himself and make sure everything was good.
Excellent food, excellent service!
I want to say thank you for everything! We felt at home even so far away!
My only suggestion would be is…. Please open in New England so we can come more often! 😁