The Best Italian Flavors, Every Time
Standing by his mother’s side in their kitchen in Salerno, Italy, 12-year-old Angelo Elia watched and listened intently to his mother’s wisdom about her traditional Italian recipes and the valuable life lessons she shared from the heart.
“My mother taught me the morals of the world. She and my best friend and wife, Denise, were my mentors and provided the foundation for the success I have achieved throughout my 40-year career,” Elia reflects.
Since arriving in New York City at age 14, Elia forged a tenacious path to become a renowned culinary figure and restaurateur, with 11 restaurants to his credit, including Casa D’Angelo, which has locations in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Aventura.
Renowned for their classic Italian cuisine, Casa D’Angelo offers traditional Italian fare with a modern twist, prepared with the freshest ingredients. Specialties include the All-Time Favorite Mamma Fusilli, Branzino Piccata and Costoletta Di Vitello—a 16-ounce grilled veal chop with wild mushroom marsala sauce that Chef Elia humbly swears is “the BEST veal chop in the United States!”
The restaurant’s award-winning wine list of 400+ Italian selections perfectly complements the menu, blending tradition with innovation.
The Boca Raton location also features the expertise of Executive Chef Ricky Piper. “He’s one of the best chefs anywhere. I believe in rewarding the people who give 100% and have dedicated their life to the business,” explains Elia, who made Piper a part owner of the restaurant.
Casa D’Angelo Boca Raton is open daily from 5:30 to 10 p.m.
171 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton | 561-996-1234 | casa-d-angelo.com
This post is part of the Best of Dining Destinations section from the January 2026 issue of Boca magazine. For more like this, click here to subscribe.
