The Best Hotspot Scene for Iconic Italian Cuisine
An elevated experience that merges fine dining, artisan libations and nightly live musical entertainment, Anthony’s Runway 84 has been delivering classic Italian American cooking and old-school hospitality for more than 40 years.
Anthony Bruno—whose restaurant partners include Pat Marzano and Marc Falsetto—was born into the restaurant business, learning from his successful father’s New York supper clubs and Italian restaurant ventures. “My family were great cooks, and when I couldn’t hit a curveball in baseball, I knew I had to go into the restaurant business,” he chuckled. “I always enjoyed it and paid close attention.”
The historic Fort Lauderdale landmark, revered for equal parts raucous dinner party vibe and “Goodfellas” glam combined with celebrity magnetism, features a menu rich in classics, fan favorites and exciting, innovative offerings—all with decadently ginormous portions designed to share.
For starters, Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, classic meatballs, hot and cold antipasti, chopped antipasti, stuffed artichoke and tableside Caesar salad set the tone for the gastronomic journey that awaits.
Perfectly prepared pasta including Spicy Rigatoni, Rigatoni Cauliflower, Linguine Aglio e Olio and Lasagna Neapolitan are showstoppers. Prime steaks and chops include a 16-oz. New York Strip, 10-oz. Filet Mignon and a dry-aged, 40-oz. Prime Porterhouse. The Swordfish, “Runway-style,” is a fish lovers’ dream, and the Chicken Parmigiana with a spicy vodka sauce is a killer version of the classic recipe. The Power Lunch, served from Tuesday-Friday, impresses and satisfies the discerning daytime clientele.
“Every night I’m in town, I like being here; I like the people, I like the action and, of course, I love the food,” says Bruno.
330 W. State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale | 954-467-8484 | runway84.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.
