Cesare's At The Beach

Great service by James! Delicious food, and lots of it! Nice spot on the patio. Exactly what we were looking for!

This is a fantastic Italian restaurant! If you love homemade pasta this is your place! If you love flavorful sauce this is your place. If you love a large diverse menu this is your place. If you love FANTASTiC service this is your place. Highly recommend this if you are craving Italian while visiting Clearwater Beach Florida!

We spent the day in Clearwater, and we were completely famished. We have heard of this place but but never tried it. I was a little worried at first. We did not realize they did not open at 5pm, and when we originally arrived it was 4:45pm. They asked us to come back at 5pm, which is completely understandable since that was our bad. The problem, though, was that they did not actually unlock or open the doors until about 5:14pm. I wouldn't have minded except they told us to come back at 5pm. It probably would have been a little bit better of an experience if they let us know they were running a little late. Upon walking in the restaurant, I was immediately put off my the most disgusting dirty ceiling vent I have ever seen in my life. This part had me questioning my dinner choice for sure.However, once we were seated, we got great service by a very professional waitstaff. We were brought menus, gave our drink order, and asked for fresh bread. We were told that the bread was not ready yet, and it would be brought out once it was done. That's fine, but again, it has to do with the timeliness. At this point, we are about 35-40 minutes past their alleged opening time. I had the Pollo Cesare Augusto, and it was absolutely delicious. It is honestly the main reason I am giving this place 4 stars. It was phenomenal. The pink sauce was great. The portion was huge. I would eat this meal again and again.The cappuccino was absolutely meh and tasted mostly of heavy whole milk. It wasn't light and frothy like I would expect. Skip the cappuccino if you visit!

We learned that Cesare's is celebrating 20 years of operation! It's a small space, but it is packed with tables and still easy enough to move around. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, and a never-ending line of patrons. Be sure to make a reservation--we did and we were seated immediately. I came in with a friend. We were looking for a more upscale place to eat a nice dinner on Clearwater Beach on our third evening here. Our server (Anthony) was delightful!! He matched our admittedly over-the-top energy and was very informative and helpful as we thought our way through our order. This was a nice experience, but the flavor wasn't quite there for me. We ordered two entrees to split and it was more than enough food! However, the best thing on plate for me was the potatoes. I was too full to order dessert but had an eye on the crème brûlée and the tiramisu. Next time, I'd come back for desserts and drinks!

We had dinner at Cesare's on Thanksgiving night and had a wonderful experience! After arriving in town, we quickly found a reservation on OpenTable. Parking was free, and although I had to park behind the restaurant, there were plenty of spots available back there. The restaurant was busy but not overcrowded, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Our server, Paul, was fantastic--very accommodating, especially with the kids. The rest of the staff was equally friendly and attentive without being overbearing. While they offered a special Thanksgiving menu including turkey and the fixings, we decided to stick with pasta. I started with a Caesar salad, which was a generous portion and great value. The Caesar dressing was good and not too much anchovy flavor. For my entrée, I had the fettuccine with bolognese, and it was delicious--a hearty and satisfying dish. The kids shared a spaghetti and meatballs from the kids' menu, and my wife chose the shrimp fettuccine Alfredo, which she found to be flavorful and perfectly prepared (not too much butter). Bread was served before dinner with a pesto olive oil dip, which was a nice touch. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'd highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a delicious meal in a friendly setting!

Bruschetta- 8 Lobster Ravioli- 7Pasta - 7 Sat outside had one fan slightly blowing in our direction, then host came and moved it to blowing toward the majority of guests who already had fans in that area so Waiter was helpful with the menu

I don't know what happened here but the service was with an arrogance! We had two toddlers with us and asked for bread. He said we couldn't get any bread without ordering our entrees. So, I ordered mine and it took forever to come out. I said it's okay if it comes out fast because the kids wanted the bread. We ordered bruschetta, caprese, Caesar salad for appetizers. They were good but nothing super special. I was shocked at all of the amazing reviews, but this just missed the mark for me. We got several vegetarian entrees and shared it. When the bill arrived, there were many sharing plate fees which we were not told about. It was on the menu as I go back and read, but just mention it to us. We got ice cream, cannoli, and tiramisu. They were good. Would I ever come back, probably not but it always felt like we were bothering our server. You shouldn't feel that way with 8 people.

We frequently eat in the north end of Boston, and this restaurant would fit right in there. The staff are engaging and helpful. The food is top notch. I had the Chicken Piccata and my wife (gluten free) had bolognese. Others in our party tried a variety of dishes, everyone was happy.

Great place. Greeted by the friendliest staff and manager. Food was authentic and delicious. Was on par with my favorites in the NY / NJ area. Will definitely return.

This is typical New Jersey style dinner with great Italian food.Staff is friendly and helpful.