Cannoli Italian Market & Bakery — Under New Ownership

Sent from the Island of Sicily, two pastry chefs Salvo and Rosella Romeo have partnered up with Maria and Sonny Hewson to create Italian and Silican treats for all to enjoy. Located at 4703 SW 16th Place in Cape Coral, just north of Cape Coral Parkway is Cannoli Italian Market & Bakery.

Pastries are made fresh daily with more than 30 different cookie varieties flavored with almond flour such as linzer tarts, pignoli, assorted butter and sugar cookies filled with jam or dipped in chocolate and dusted with nuts.

Cannolis come in a variety of flavors: traditional, chocolate chip, hazelnut, pistachio, strawberry and chocolate. Share a cream filled zabaione filled tart topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries outside or inside. This little spot also makes wonderful coffees from lattes to expresso.

Stock up on fresh made tuna salad, sliced cut meats, olive salad, submarine sandwiches made-to-order, calzones, variety of pizza by the slice, baked bread. Add to your order a nice bottle of wine, olive oil, balsamic vinegar or ingredients to make your own sauce and pasta at home.

At lunchtime, check out $10 sub sandwich special which includes a cannoli and drink. Kids get a free cookie with every visit.

Hours are Tuesday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday’s they are closed.

 

 

 

 

Cibo

Cibo

Located just over the Cape Coral Bridge as you head into Ft. Myers on McGregor Blvd. is a cute spot called Cibo (Chee-bo). Personalized service, where the server and bartenders remember your name. Great food – cooked to order. Excellent wine list, beer and a full bar. Cozy seating. Reservations are a must. Cibo serves dinner only Monday – Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Happy hour is 4 p.m. to close.

Start with a hot meatball smothered in homemade sauce. Or, enjoy a Salumi Condimenti with prosciutto, genoa salami, imported soppresatta, aged provolone, parmesan crisps, roasted red peppers, olives, marinated artichokes. Other starters include: ricotta gnocchi, clams in a white wine sauce, risotto with spinach, prosciutto and scallops. There are six different salads. Cracker crust pizza is served in the bar only. You can get it any way you want it.

Plated pasta includes everything from ravioli to seafood dishes and parmigiana. Under carne you can order marsala either chicken or veal, alla piccata with chicken or veal, veal carbonara. Under Carne Alla Griglia there is an 8 oz filet, 16 oz. New York Strip and a 14 oz bone in veal chop. In seafood there is salmon, lobster, shrimp with prices going to $54.

For desert, if you are still hungry or stopping by after a movie – try the tiramisu, creme rule, gelato, cheesecake and volcano cake.

They also have a full express bar, ports, grappas, cognacs.