I am pleased to report 3 outstanding International restaurants available on Amelia Island that you should run to immediately for a great meal. All three provide authentic food from their respective areas and the owners and Chefs are passionate about your having an unforgettable meal. All have been on the island for years and hopefully for many years more to come.
Le Clos, French
20 S 2nd St, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, FL 32034-4202 904-261-8100
You will not be more pleased with truly original French cuisine than you will here. Great menu selections from France including wonderful vichyssoise, great Pate's and of course classic French delicacies. I have eaten here multiple times always wanting to return soon. Located in Fernandina's Historic District since 1996, Le Clos serves delicious Provencal dishes by candlelight in a charming, intimate 1906 cottage. Chef/Owner Katherine Ewing received full degrees in both cuisine and pastry from Le Cordon Bleu and L'Ecole de Gastronomie Francaise Ritz-Escoffier, Paris, and trained at the Ritz Hotel, Paris, France. The menu items at Le Clos are prepared carefully and presented beautifully with an emphasis on local fresh seafood. The eclectic wine list offers the perfect accompaniment for every menu selection. Attire is resort casual.
España, Spain, and Portugal
22 S 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, FL 32034-4272
The traditional flavors of Spain and Portugal are highlighted in all their dishes here in the heart of historic Fernandina Beach. Sip on homemade Sangria or enjoy a glass of wine from a list of handpicked selections (International and Californian). Choose from a menu of hot and cold tapas, "just caught" fish or meat entrees including the national dish of Spain, Paella. Something important here and maybe seems strange but as a rule, I do not care for Paella but I dream about Chef Roberto's and constantly find myself ordering it. It is that good and authentic. You can choose to dine in the cozy main dining room, bright enclosed patio dining room or lush garden dining area which is open generally Thursday - Sunday and weather permitting :) Chef Roberto is a second-generation restaurateur, with over 28 years experience. He endeavors to make your evening a memorable one by bringing both his own family recipes and inspiration from trips to Spain and Portugal for you to savor and enjoy. Family owned and operated since 2004. The Original on Amelia Island! Attire is resort casual.
Ciao, Italian
614 Centre St, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, FL 32034-3939 904-310-9968
Ciao Italian Bistro is a fine-dining eatery owned and operated by Luca and Kim Misciasci and family and specializes in serving home-style meals. Meals at Ciao Italian Bistro are made using locally-grown produce, with traditional techniques. I Have known the owners, Luca and Kim, for years and in my opinion, this is the best Italian on the island. Do your self a favor and always have a pizza appetizer. Don't know how they do it but the crust is tissue paper-thin and not soggy and just wonderful. The plates of pasta are some of the best and he has one of the best pork Milano you will ever have. Think about having dinner with a first-generation Italian family with grandmother doing the cooking and that is what Ciao is all about. The linguine with clams in a white wine sauce will take back to Italy. You won't find more authentic Italian cuisine anywhere. I highly recommend Ciao's. Attire is resort casual.
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