5 /5 Thresa Kussman: La Fuga was an unexpected and delightful surprise during our short trip to Ft. Lauderdale. We have eaten Italian food in many American cities and in Italy, and we rank La Fuga in our top tier!
We started with aperol spritzes and three sizable arancini, crispy on the outside, savory with short rib and rice on the inside, and the perfect temperature.
We followed it with Lasagne Al Forno, delivered in its own skillet, piping hot, with a beautiful layer of mozzarella atop. It was the most delicious lasagne we have ever experienced. This lasagne was a mixture of perfectly al dente noodles, house made Italian sausage and the just-right amount of sauce. Muah (chef’s kiss)!
We finished the Primi course with a delectable Ricotta Cheesecake with Amarena Cherries and a sweet and very mildly salted graham cracker crust. The cherries were the star of this dish but the crust and cheese cake were strong contenders.
While the meal was a super experience, the ambiance was lovely - we sat under twinkling lights beside the pool near a wide opening leading into the dining room where we could hear live jazz guitar. La Fuga curated each part of this whole experience to leave each visitor, including us, feeling quite special.
Lastly, it is important to mention James, our waiter, and Kevin, his assistant, who provided great service during our meal, as well as Leo, who seated us, checked in on us and followed up after the meal. Leo also pointed us in the direction of the rooftop Escape bar, for an unbeatable view of the intercoastal waterway. You can’t beat this!
Thanks, La Fuga, for a charmed evening that we won’t forget anytime soon! ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
