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La Forchetta - Stuart, FL

4.8 (351)
$30 and under
Italian
7820 Lost River Rd, Stuart, FL 34997

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La Forchetta - Stuart, FL

4.8
$30 and under
Italian
Palm City

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Italian restaurant offering traditional dishes, some with a modern flair. Veal, chicken, seafood, pizza and pasta. Family owned and operated.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at La Forchetta - Stuart, FL.

4.8

4.8
(351)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Food

  • Treasure Coast

    Best Value

  • Martin County

    Best Overall

  • Martin County

    Best Food

  • Martin County

    Best Service

  • Martin County

    Best Value

  • Martin County

    Healthy

  • Martin County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Martin County

    Great for fine wines

  • Martin County

    Romantic

  • Martin County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Forchetta shines with "delicious" Italian cuisine and "exceptional" service. Frequent diners celebrate the "wonderful" atmosphere and "friendly" staff, making it a favorite spot for special occasions. Some mention timing issues with reservations but praise the "consistently excellent" food. Notable dishes include Chicken Gorgonzola and short rib ravioli.
351 Reviews
  1. Michael

    West Palm Beach3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Forchetta is our favorite "go to" restaurant, they never disappoint. Food is great, service is fantastic, and the atmosphere is truly family-owned Italian!

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  2. Mandy Gold

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    With a reservation we were a bit early arriving for, we waited 45 minutes past our reservation time to be seated. Then the staff took our order and delivered our salads 2 minutes before our entrees. Timing needs improvement. That said the food was great.

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  3. Rick

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was delicious. Stared sharing sausage & mussels fra Diablo as an appetizer; with pears, walnuts and Buratta (sp?) cheese. I had Chicken Gorgonzola (to die for) ; my wife had a tasty Veal special with mozzarella and roasted red peppers and Broccoli Rabb. For dessert she had a chocolate mousse cake. I had the house special Gelato Affogato. Both were delicious as well. Nate was our server and was great, responsive but not hovering. Everything was Excellent!

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  4. Dave

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a great meal. Everytime we go to LaForchetta it is excellent. Never had a bad meal there or bad service. The team works great together.

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  5. Brian

    West Palm Beach12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was terrific and so was the service. Even the owners were in the thick of things and happy to help out. Food was excellent including dessert. Highly recommend it.

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  6. Nereida Gold

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been dining at La Forchetta for years and it never disappoints. Best food and friendly service. Thank you!

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  7. Michael

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Returned for our wedding anniversary. They remembered. They keep special occasions on file for their customers, which is so important in today’s competitive climate in the restaurant business. They made us feel at home and the dessert was exquisite. Thank you so much our evening was magnificent.

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  8. John Gold

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Back from New York for the season and this is the first place we go!! Everything was delicious from the bread through our apps to our meals! Gina, our server, was flawless per usual! Let’s not forget the wine….a Brunello (bottle) was recommended to us and it did not disappoint! All I can say it’s good to be back!!

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  9. terry Gold

    Treasure Coast12 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 21 October 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I had a terrible experience dining at La Forchetta. I had reservations for 6:45pm. I arrived on time and checked in with the hostess. I was told I would be seated in a few minutes. Five and Ten and fifteen minutes passed, and when I asked again the hostess kept saying they would seat me in a minute. They then disappeared. I didn't get seated until a half hour later. The service was also slow and delayed. The food was not as good as it has been either. I would give it an ok rating on the food.
    La Forchetta - Stuart, FLResponded on 23 October 2026
    Terry, we’re sorry Thursday evening was disappointing. As a small restaurant, our reservations depend heavily on normal table rotation. Unfortunately, several earlier parties stayed much longer than anticipated, creating an unexpected delay. We do welcome walk-ins when tables are available and the timing allows, but never intentionally at the expense of a reservation. Once previously seated guests remain longer than expected, our options become very limited. We understand the frustration of waiting and wish we had communicated the delay better. This was an unusually difficult night and not the experience our guests normally receive from us.

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  10. Gina

    Treasure Coast3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 21 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We are really big fans of the restaurant but last night was a fail. We had 6:30 reservations, got seated at 7:15 our wait person showed up at the table at 7:30 and between him and the hostess attitude, look like they couldn't care less. What gave it to Stars was that I heard the hostess tell another couple that they got really busy and seated a lot of walk-ins, effectively pushing the people with reservations out. Why make a reservation if I'm going to have to stand there for 45 minutes? The food was okay which is not normal usually it is outstanding. I had the pre fixed menu and chose the pear app...the pear was not cooked enough and it was difficult to eat. Other than that the food was good but the attitude we were met with kind of soiled the whole experience. All when we were at the restaurant for over 2 hours
    La Forchetta - Stuart, FLResponded on 23 October 2026
    Gina, we’re sorry for the unusually long wait Thursday evening. As a small restaurant with limited tables, we carefully schedule reservations around normal dining times. We also seat walk-ins when a table is available and the timing allows without interfering with upcoming reservations. Unfortunately, several earlier tables stayed much longer than anticipated, creating a backup we couldn’t quickly recover from. The walk-ins were not seated in place of reservations. We also apologize that our overwhelmed staff did not communicate the delay better. This was certainly not a typical evening for us, and we hope your many positive experiences with La Forchetta outweigh this one difficult night.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

Casual dress is the guideline, comfortable, relaxed attire is entirely appropriate when dining at La Forchetta.

La Forchetta feels like a cozy, family‑run Italian trattoria, warm, welcoming, and unpretentious, with an intimate dining room and a lively, friendly vibe guests love.

La Forchetta fills up at peak times, many guests call it “always packed” and recommend reservations, while weekdays tend to be a calmer choice for a quieter meal.

Yes, La Forchetta is family-friendly: guests regularly dine with children who enjoy pizza and pasta, and reviewers praise attentive, accommodating staff for family meals.

Weekday evenings are the nicest time to visit La Forchetta, guests note weekdays tend to work out well, whereas weekends and busy nights often feel packed.

Yes, La Forchetta's cozy, charming atmosphere, thoughtful wine pairings, and multiple positive anniversary visits make it well suited to a special evening.

Weekdays are a great choice, reviewers note weekends can be busy while a weekday visit tends to work out well.

Portions at La Forchetta are generous, many guests describe dishes as large or substantial, with leftovers to take home.

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La Forchetta - Stuart, FL

4.8
$30 and under
Italian
Palm City

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
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