Caffe' Italia is a quaint old world style Itallian Restaurant located in the heart of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Owners, Nada and Jim Eckahrdt, serve the finest in Italian Continental Cuisine. Originally from Croatia, Nada worked extensively for one of the best restaurants in northern Italy, Caffe' Italia, before moving to Fort Walton Beach. She brings a unique European ambiance to the restaurant through her selection of food, decor, and entertainment. Caffe' Italia has been mentioned in Travel & Leisure, Golf Style (top German golf magazine), and has been selected as one of the top 500 restaurants in Florida
    
The restaurant is located in a cozy old white house built in 1927 at the foot of the Brooks Bridge with a beautiful view of the sound. Whether dining inside by the fireplace or outside bathed by the breezes of the Sound, you are sure to enjoy your experience as truly European. This European expedience is punctuated by a fine wait staff that will cater to your every need. No need to hurry - enjoy and relax, the Italian way - with no rush. You will not get a check until you ask for it, the European way. The way it should be.