Amfora Restaurant

4.6 (546)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

8076 Mediterranean Drive 107, Estero, FL 33928

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Chef Roberto Cardenas would like welcome you to his new restaurant, Amfora !
Here at Amfora we invite you to dine inside or outside.
Amfora's promise to you is that we will treat everyone as if they are part of our family with exceptional service.
Our food will entice your tastebud, our ambience will please your soul and our service blow you away.
We are currently open for dinner but will soon be opening for lunch !
Thank you joining us !

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Italian, European
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(239) 949-4038
Website
http://www.amforarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Roberto Cardenas
Catering
Please call for catering options (239) 949-4038
Private party facilities
Please call info you would like to questions on private events (239) 949-4038

Location
8076 Mediterranean Drive 107, Estero, FL 33928
Neighborhood
Estero
Cross street
Coconut Point Mall Mediterranean Dr next to starbucks
Parking details
You are invited to park either on the Starbucks parking lot or the Panera parking lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Grand Cold Mezze$16.00
House made hummus, baba ghanoush, olive chermoula, haloumi, fresh feta, pita bread
Tuna Tartare$18.00
Diced ahi tuna, avocado, sesame seed and oil, cucumber, wasabi, rasberry sauce
Calamari Al Forno$19.00
Stuffed squid, tomato sauce, olive tapenade, aged balsamic, herb oil
Mediterranean Octopus$18.00
Pappas bravas, organic local tomatoes, fennel pollen, black garlic emulsion
Halloumi Sumac$14.00
Oven roasted Cypriot cheese, olives, Florida orange compote
Burrata$20.00
Fresh home made mozzarella, sliced organic tomatoes, sopressata calabrese
Chiavelini$19.00
Home made Italian sausage, broccolini aglio e olio, parmigiano cheese
Mussels$18.00
Sautéed in a wine garlic olive oil sauce

Soups & Salads

Tasty and crunchy

Lobster Bisque$12.00
Main lobster, mascarpone, hazelnuts, smoked paprika oil
Caesar Salad*$14.00
Organic artisan romaine, Grana Padano, creamy house made dressing
Greek Farm Salad$15.00
Local tomatoes, red onions, fresh feta, European cucumber, olives, lemon oregano vinaigrette
Amfora Beet Salad$15.00
Wood Oven Roasted Beets, marinated goat cheese, walnuts, watercress, honey pomegranate molasses dressing — Add to any Salad: Chicken 6, Salmon 6, Shrimp 7
Apple Valenciana$16.00
Apple, shredded carrots, queen cabbage, sunflower seeds, arugula, parmigiana Romano, ranch dressing

Pizzas & Pasta' S

Tasty and crunchy

The Golden Margarita$22.00
Yellow tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil
Exotic Mushroom$24.00
Trilogy of mushrooms, goat cheese, mushroom crema, fresh thyme
Seafood pizza$25.00
Local and seasonal seafood blend, (shrimp, calamari and scallops), house red sauce, salsa verde
Mediterranean$19.00
Classic red tomatoes, vegetables, olives, anchovies, truffle pecorino, arugula
Rigatoni Bolognese$25.00
Wagyu beef, Roma tomatoes, fresh basil
Mushroom Pappardelle$22.00
Exotic mushrooms, English peas, fresh tarragon, mushroom sauce
Parisian Gnocchi$25.00
Artichokes, pearl onions, corn, saffron crema, peas tendrils
Seafood Tagliatelle$25.00
Shrimp, clams, olives, tomato sauce
Lobster ravioli$29.00
Home made ravioli, creamy pink sauce, topped with shrimps and peas

Costal & Inland

Tasty and crunchy

Branzino filet / whole Branzilno$44.00
Truffle risotto, burnt lemon, tomato and Spanish sherry escabeche
Swordfish$34.00
Farro mascarpone risotto, mushrooms, braised fennel and saffron tarragon sauce
Oven Roasted Salmon*$34.00
Baba ghanoush, purple sprouted broccolini, red pepper coulis
Biftek*$36.00
8oz filet mignon, Robuchon potato, sumac, roasted baby carrots, beurre rouge
Braised Lamb Shank$40.00
Ras el hanout, creamy polenta, prunes, apricots, Au jus
Pollo Toscano$29.00
Chicken breast, onion, Kalamata olives, Demi cream sauce, mash potatoes
Ossobuco$42.00
Veal shank bone in, cooked slow for 3 hours, over mash potatoes and carrots
Duck amarene$39.00
Half a duck, bone in, wood fired oven, topped with reduction black amarene cherry, over truffle risotto and veggies
Veal chop$58.00
15 Oz bone in, roasted in wood fired oven, served with creamy polenta and mix veggies
Grouper Beurre Blanc$44.00
Grouper filet, on top crab meat and jumbo shrimp, over mash potatoes and asparagus. Served with home made Beurre blanc sauce

Sides

Tasty and crunchy

Oven Roasted Carrots and Hazelnut$10.00
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables$10.00
Robuchon Potato Puree$8.00
Creamy Polenta$8.00
Risotto$9.00
Warm Marinated Olives$7.00
Hummus$5.00

What 546 people are saying

Amfora Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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546 Reviews

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Igor
San Francisco17 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly service and good food. I was amazed that almost all the dishes are gluten free without compromising on th e taste.
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Mark
Naples1 review
5.0
Dined on July 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love dining here! The food and service is always wonderful!
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lisa
Naples1 review
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent and service was very friendly.
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Tammy Gold
Chicago43 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
They seem to be short staffed. There were probably 7 tables and only one person waiting on all tables. Food was under seasoned. No salt and pepper on the table. There was a table of 10 and the noise level was very loud. We had to yell to talk.
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Linda
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always GREAT! Food beautifully presented and exceeds expectation! Hidden gem!
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Paula Gold
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed our meal at Amfora. The owner was very nice seating us outside when we asked although no one else was out there. Very happy with our meal. We will be back.
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Rebecca
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, authentic food and service is also so pleasant and welcoming!! A hidden gem for quality Mediterranean cuisine 😉
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Willie Gold
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our son recently moved to the area from Maryland and my wife and I took him here for a fabulous meal with excellent service. Highly recommend. Exquisite Mediterranean cuisine with perfect ambience
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Brian Gold
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service! The staff was great. Everything was perfect.
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Anamaria
Naples1 review
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Magnificent food and waiters. I woukd be returning ❤️
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Italian, European
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(239) 949-4038
Website
http://www.amforarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Roberto Cardenas
Catering
Please call for catering options (239) 949-4038
Private party facilities
Please call info you would like to questions on private events (239) 949-4038

Location
8076 Mediterranean Drive 107, Estero, FL 33928
Neighborhood
Estero
Cross street
Coconut Point Mall Mediterranean Dr next to starbucks
Parking details
You are invited to park either on the Starbucks parking lot or the Panera parking lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Amfora Restaurant

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

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Additional information

Awesome Starters

Grand Cold Mezze$16.00

Tuna Tartare$18.00

Calamari Al Forno$19.00

Mediterranean Octopus$18.00

Halloumi Sumac$14.00

Burrata$20.00

Chiavelini$19.00

Mussels$18.00

Soups & Salads

Lobster Bisque$12.00

Caesar Salad*$14.00

Greek Farm Salad$15.00

Amfora Beet Salad$15.00

Apple Valenciana$16.00

Pizzas & Pasta' S

The Golden Margarita$22.00

Exotic Mushroom$24.00

Seafood pizza$25.00

Mediterranean$19.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$25.00

Mushroom Pappardelle$22.00

Parisian Gnocchi$25.00

Seafood Tagliatelle$25.00

Lobster ravioli$29.00

Costal & Inland

Branzino filet / whole Branzilno$44.00

Swordfish$34.00

Oven Roasted Salmon*$34.00

Biftek*$36.00

Braised Lamb Shank$40.00

Pollo Toscano$29.00

Ossobuco$42.00

Duck amarene$39.00

Veal chop$58.00

Grouper Beurre Blanc$44.00

Sides

Oven Roasted Carrots and Hazelnut$10.00

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables$10.00

Robuchon Potato Puree$8.00

Creamy Polenta$8.00

Risotto$9.00

Warm Marinated Olives$7.00

Hummus$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Additional information

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