The Best of Traditional Italian Fine Dining
Cultivated for generations, Arturo’s Ristorante is a cornucopia of Italian tradition, where family comes first and a 50-year signature fine dining experience follows. The ever-present patriarch, Vincent Gismondi, warmly greets most patrons by name. His wife, Rosaria, and their five daughters have grown up in the family business. A daily guest list of devoted locals, tourists, snowbirds and celebrities—like the Gismondis—call this revered restaurant their second home.
From the lobby cocktail bar with its steady following to the intimate below-ground wine cellar complete with more than 1,000 labels curated by Gismondi himself, the libations are varied and plentiful.
“I choose wines from California and from my visits to Vinitaly, the world’s largest wine expo in Verona, Italy. I like to share my personal favorites with my guests, offering selections for any wine enthusiast’s budget,” Gismondi explains.
Before being escorted to their seats, guests pass by and marvel at the glass showcases of fresh offerings on display. White-tablecloth service follows with homemade bread and fresh-made pasta, fish, veal, chicken and beef dishes.
Tableside Caesar Salad is a favorite starter, prepared and described in delectable detail, ingredient by ingredient. Homemade desserts created by pastry chef and daughter Elisa Gismondi are almost too beautiful to eat—but are savored down to the last bite by impressed guests.
Live nightly entertainment varies from jazz piano to Sinatra-inspired vocals. Dancing on the main restaurant floor makes every meal a memorable Dinner and a Show.
“Come join us soon,” says Gismondi.
6750 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton | 561-997-7373 | arturosrestaurant.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.
