It’s that time of the year when everyone makes their seasonal pilgrimage to South Florida. The weather is mild and it’s a dream come true if you live in Chicago or Boston.
There are so many things to do, places to go and people to meet. But, with the seasonal frenzy comes the urge to slow down and enjoy the moment.
One place to do that is at Caffe Luna Rosa. This traditional Italian restaurant is known for their homemade culinary cuisine that will astound you with its precision and passion.
It’s also a warm inviting restaurant that welcomes everyone as part of their family. It’s a cacophony of calm with flavors that waft throughout the restaurant.
Caffe Luna Rosa has a storied past. It was opened by Fran Marin-cola, a second-generation food connoisseur. Fran’s father was in the food business and taught his son all about the importance of high-quality ingredients and delectable discernment in both food quality and excellence in service.
Fran never looked back – he moved forward with the gusto of a fierce wind. in 1993 when they first opened their doors they were the only Italian restaurant on Atlantic Avenue. Not only were they the first of its kind in Delray, but they have the advantage of being serenaded by the graciousness and gentility of the Atlantic Ocean.
And, what better way to enjoy life than to sit outside and be dazzled by the sea or sit inside and enjoy the insular beauty of its wood-panelled surroundings.
Not only that – Caffe Luna Rosa is open seven days a week for brunch, lunch and dinner. If you have a craving for homemade Belgium waffles with strawberries, blueberries or bananas, or Coco-nut challah French Toast with bananas, strawberries, nutella, maca-damia nuts, you’re in luck because they open 7 am every day.
Caffe Luna Rosa serves Brunch and lunch every day until 2:30. Their extensive menu is a mouth-watering feast, and it’s everyone’s happy place where salt air cleans out the past and oceanic waves welcome in the new.
Brunch favorites include Maine Lobster Eggs Benedict and French Toast with warm organic maple syrup. There’s a breakfast Pizza with sausage, mushrooms, spinach, apple smoked bacon, roasted peppers, mozzarella and eggs baked in homemade pizza crust.
They also have every foodie’s delight – Avocado Toast. It comes on Challah and is topped with fresh Burrata spread, sliced avocado and red onions over arugula and tomatoes in vinegar and balsamic reduction. If you would rather have Eggs, go for it. They serve extra-large eggs scrambled with smoked salmon and onions with skillet potatoes.
Lunchtime is the perfect time to stop by Caffe Luna Rosa for luscious food. Try their Lobster Salad Club Sandwich with Applewood smoked bacon and tomatoes. Or, Walnut Chicken Salad, Chargrilled Atlantic Salmon Salad and Pappardelle alla Bolognese. Vegetarian dishes and gluten-free are available.
They also have a Mahi Mahi Sandwich, Luna Lobster & Shrimp Roll, Luna Rosa Fish Sand-wich and Catch of the Day Francese.
Whether you come for brunch, lunch or dinner you are in good hands. Lunch Chef Marvin and Dinner Chef Ernie are masters at their craft. Both have a storied past and passion for creating outstanding cuisine. Fresh local seasonal ingredients are de rigueur. That could be the reason they’ve garnered a Certificate of Excellence Award from Trip Advisor, Wine Spectator and Travelers Choice.
Dinners are also spectacular with food fit for royalty. The beef dishes are grass-fed, chicken and veal are hormone and steroid free and pasta and seafood are fresh.
Their Meatballs are spectacular with homemade San Marzano tomato sauce and topped with fresh ricotta cheese. If there was a sea-faring favorite it would be Scallops Provencale. The Jumbo Scallops are pan-seared and sautéed in mushrooms and plum tomatoes in a chardonnay sauce with herb rice.
If you like veal try their Costoletta Di Vitello in San Marzano tomato sauce, served with a blend of four cheeses. There’s also a gluten-free char-grilled marinated veal chop, thinly pounded veal medallions with mushrooms and shallots in a Marsala wine demi-glaze, Veal Parmigiana and so much more.
The pasta dishes are freshly made and delicious. Pappardelle alla Bolognese has San Marzano tomato meat sauce with grass-fed natural ground beef. Their Linguini Amalfitana has shrimp, clams, catch of the day, mussels and calamari sautéed with garlic and tomatoes.
Caffe Luna Rosa also has a stellar wine list from countries across the globe and homemade desserts like Tiramisu and cheesecake.
If all of life is punctuated by fine wine, fresh homemade food and Mother Nature’s bounty, then Caffe Luna Rosa is nirvana. You’ll be treated like royalty and the good vibes surround the premises like a glow of perfectly curated sunshine. Hours are Sunday to Thursday 7am to 9:30pm and Friday and Saturday 7am to 10pm.
Stop by and bathe in the glow of culinary perfection the Italian way.
CAFFE LUNA ROSA 34 South Ocean Blvd
561-274-9404 – caffelunarosa.com
Open 7 days a week for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner Valet parking available
