Fascino’s

Possibly the friendliest staff ever! We were greeted warmly when we walked in. Our table was ready on time. The food was really excellent. We had the Penne Vodka with peas, Chicken Marsala and a Sea Bass special. I would have wished the marsala a bit sweeter, but all in the all the food was delicious. I did notice a lot of regulars which is always a good sign. We will be back for sure. For those with little ones, Kids are warmly welcomed.

We are spending the winter in this town, and have come across a real find, right in our backyard. Being from Chicago, we are no strangers to great Italian food– which we love and could probably eat every night. Fascino’s is right up there with the best of ‘em.(Maybe because the owner, Sam Villardito, and his master chef, John Anthony are from there, too?) There’s a picture of the Rat Pack in the bathroom – probably not a coincidence. This is the type of place that they would have felt right at home– from the Sinatra soundtrack to the clubby feel of the place. The food? off the charts. Veal Francese– perfection. Garbage Salad? Never better anywhere. Great bites on a menu that has what you would want it to have. Service? Impeccable. Cannot wait to go back, again and again!

Everyone I know loves this restaurant. We are regulars at this restaurant. The owner is always on the floor and always so pleasant. I suggest making a reservation, because this place is usually PACKED! The bartenders are beyond professional. (Just wish they had blue cheese stuffed olives for martinis) The staff is professional and very attentive no matter how busy the restaurant is. They conveniently have valet parking for only $ 5! Easy. I love taking business associates here because this staff and restaurant leave an amazing impression and give you a quality experience worth bringing high end business associates to. I feel this restaurant is a great choice of restaurants to go to if you are in Hollywood.

This place is off the hook. Love it — been there three times in three weeks. Perfect every time. The Brick Chicken is fantastic and they served me the best eggplant Parmesan I have ever eaten. You will not be disappointed.

We only gave them a 4 because the sauce was a little thin. Great flavor, add corn starch for perfection. Gluten-​Free pasta available, but they only heard that (not my dairy allergy), so they had to remake mine. Also the potatoes weren’t crispy, which was disappointing. Loved the décor; my husband said it feels like someplace where you have to know someone to get in. Excellent service, and they played Frank Sinatra the whole time. A must, when eating Italian!

The wait staff took a bit longer than usual to take our order, but beyond that service and food both exceeded our expectations. Our calamari appetizer was brought to us by Chef John Anthony. Tossed in marinara, it was by far the best calamari we’ve ever had. The Harrison’s on the Beach dish was also exceptional. Delicious food and very generous portions, friendly and personal service, and a warm atmosphere. We highly recommend this place.

Although this review is a couple of months late, and they are closed for renovations, let me just note here that my wife and I had a wonderful evening here. Our host was fantastic, he was attentive and let us know how everything was coming along in the kitchen. We started the evening off with Mussels in a garlic and white wine sauce. It was great. My wife enjoyed the cheese ravioli of which I partook, as is a husband’s privilege when the wife’s not looking. It was really good. I ordered the Zuppa De Mare, it was perhaps a bit too spicy for my weak palate, but don’t let that stop you from ordering it, because I still wolfed the whole plate down. It’s a great place, classy, not your typical Italian neighborhood place, Fascino’s adds a touch of class to your dining experience. I would most definitely go back.

I was traveling on business and wanted a good meal. This is authentic Italian with great cozy atmosphere.
Their fried calamari is unique and delicious. Definitely worth a try. I believe I had Harrison’s on the Beach, a penne pasta with grilled chicken in a lemon wine sauce. Just what I was wanting, something light and flavorful.
Service was top notch

I ordered a Spaghetti Carbonara to-​go, it was absolutely delicious. Super creamy and tasty. They are very generous with the portions, I got a small loaf of bread, sautéed peppers and the perfect amount of parm cheese on the side. Def a little bit on the pricey side but very well worth it. Two people can def eat from one portion.

very good food very good service and very good atmosphere. I highly recommend the brick chicken which I think is a specialty of the house but I had a cavatelli pasta with meatballs and sausage that was off the charts. The cavatelli was homemade and tasted amazing.

Whenever we go to Thai or Latin restaurants, I invariably order a whole fried snapper, a South Florida staple. Who would have guessed that this great Italian bistro would serve it better than any I’ve had elsewhere. Perfect ambiance, professional wait staff (albeit stretched a little bit thin on a busy Saturday night) and great food make for an excellent result. Led here by a stack of positive Unilocal reviews, we’ll be back.

Great Italian food. We were looking for a good Italian place for linguine and clams that was reasonably priced. This is the place. Great wine selection, very fresh ingredients and excellent neighborhood atmosphere. The linguine was perfect as was the meatball appetizer. The restaurant is just off the main drag but very easy to find. Valet parking takes the hassle out of parking. All in all, one of the better meals we had during our visit.

Fascino’s is our go-​to when we want amazing food and are starving-​the appetizers are so delicious (especially the baked clams) that we can’t help having two courses. :) the service is always warm, welcoming and stellar. The food is amazing-​filet is consistently one of the very best anywhere (including high-​end steakhouses). I love the chicken parm, especially because it comes with a side of delicious tortellini Alfredo-​you get to try both sauces. :)
Absolutely adore this place and a rock-​solid go-​to when you have company in town. Just wish they added the lobster ravioli as a regular menu item!

I hosted a party for 100 people in Hollywood last weekend and had the fortunate experience of finding Fascino’s and working with them for the event. They were the most gracious, helpful, do-​whatever-​it-​takes to make the party a success host I could have asked for.
Sam (owner), Johnny (chef), Andy (lead bartender) and the rest of the crew were absolutely fabulous. The food was amazing, drinks were spot-​on and the service was better than we could have asked for.
I had a chance to eat at Fascino’s the night before the party as well and had a fabulous meal. I’d recommend it, whether you’re looking for a low-​key dinner or a place to host a party in the Hollywood, FL area.

AMAZING FOOD! If you are looking for great Italian in the Hollywood area, look no further, this is your spot. It is located conveniently in downtown Hollywood on Harrison street, a block off the circle. Perfect place for a date night or getting together with family.
We made a reservation which didn’t seem necessary when we first got there, but the place filled up quickly after we sat down (on a Thursday evening). The waiter went over the specials with us and started us off with some fresh baked bread w/​olive oil, balsamic and grated cheese. My waistline would be so happy if restaurants stopped doing this, but the bread is so so delicious. My husband and I went through two baskets. They also serve sauteed peppers which were a unique addition.
Hubby ordered one of the specials which was a seafood pasta in a spicy tomato sauce. It was HUGE with all sorts of seafood including clams, mussels, calamari and shrimp. I went with the spaghetti carbonara because I had heard great things and it did not disappoint. Even with everything that looked delicious on the menu I am not sure I’d have the will power to try anything else when I go back because this dish was AMAZING. So creamy and flavorful with prosciutto, mushrooms and peas in a yummy parmesan sauce.
The staff was great — very friendly and personable. Excellent service! 5 stars all around!

Fantastic food, great menu, warm and friendly owner. It was our first time to Fascino’s and I can’t wait to go back. We were welcomed at the door by the owner and seated promptly. Delicious warm bread and peppers were set in front of us and a great meal began. I had their Brick Chicken and it was one of the best preparations I’ve ever had. My wife had a terrific pasta dish of linguini and clams and loved it. Friends had the red sauce on Ziti and loved it and the veal and meatballs were excellent.
A must visit when you are in the Hollywood area. Worth a trip from nearby towns.
Bravo!

While on vacation it is sometimes hard to know where to start when looking for somewhere to eat. Luckily, I live on Unilocal and the Florida community helped me out there. My boyfriend was craving Italian (as was I) and we searched only to discover a million choices. We settled in on this place for the location and the menu.
Upon our arrival we noticed they had valet, but we had been lucky enough to find a spot across the street on our own. We were greeted immediately and taken to our table. They made us feel welcome and were very attentive throughout the entire meal. We were given some delicious bread along with garlic and cheese which we mixed on our own with some olive oil. It was fantastic. I ordered the Fedelini pasta with Bolognese sauce. It had so much flavor packed into that sauce I could have nearly ate just that.
I will say the main downfall that I found disappointing was that they don’t make their own pasta. From our table we could see all the boxes of pasta. They didn’t have much for a beer menu but, it is Italian so you’ve got plenty of wine choices. Also, the kitchen staff was kind of loud and yelling words you don’t usually want to hear during a meal…
With that being said, I’d definitely return but I’d like to try some other establishment before there again.

First, let me say the owner and staff are terrific! It is truly a «family» atmosphere. The owner sat with our group for a few moments and chatted and he was a doll! The chef came over and greeted us as well.
On my way to the ladies room, you pass the kitchen… amazingly spotless! This chef really takes pride in a clean kitchen! Very impressive!
Now, the food… I had the short ribs and they were amazing! We were celebrating a birthday and the chef brought out dessert for our friend. We thought it was tiramasu with a flair, but it was actually a white chocolate rum cake. O M G!!! Delicious!
They are closed for September so I am totally bummed… because I’m dying to go back! Don’t miss this one guys!

Standard Italian fare. Nothing spectacular, but it was by no means bad. It was just pretty middle of the road. The one highlight were the hot peppers in oil that they bring out with the bread when you arrive.
As for my meal, I went with «The Beach.»
«Thinly-​cut strips of chicken breast sautéed with sun-​dried tomatoes and marinated artichoke hearts in a garlic lemon white wine sauce, then topped with seasoned bread crumbs and baked to perfection.»
It was really good and the portion was nice too. For $ 20 I would say it was a bit on the higher end of my price range for chicken and pasta. Either way, it was still good.
Our server was a bit slow that night, but the restaurant wasn’t that crowded (Thursday around 9) so it wasn’t too annoying.
Overall it’s a good option in the Hollywood strip.

There is nothing that is more impressive than an owner who truly cares about his business and takes full responsibility. We as Unilocalers who review do not try and ever hurt a business, we speak honestly in hopes the business owner improves and cares enough about his business and customers to change and fix any issues.
Again, my first experience here was amazing and I look forward to going back in hopes it will be the same as my first. Update to come.
A business owner who cares so much and takes reviews so seriously and cares has my upmost respect. Grazie!