IL POMODORO – Italian
A neighbourhood Italian on Gladiolus Drive that fills its dining room twice a day and asks you to book. Nearly everything is made on site, and the kitchen leans traditional: rigatoni bolognese, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken Toscana, veal francaise, osso buco, mussels marinara, plus pizza and a sausage sandwich. The room is unfussy and the staff know their regulars, many of whom turn up for the monthly senior luncheons. What comes up again and again is freshness, and the sense of being looked after rather than processed. Southwest Florida Italian, done without shortcuts.
9681 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908 239.985.0080 https://ilpomodorofm.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at IL POMODORO
Dairy-Free at IL POMODORO
IL POMODORO in Fort Myers has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad and Breaded Eggplant Rounds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at IL POMODORO
IL POMODORO in Fort Myers has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at IL POMODORO
IL POMODORO in Fort Myers has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Mozzarella Planks, Gorgonzola Salad and Tower of Pisa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at IL POMODORO
IL POMODORO in Fort Myers has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Veal Marsala. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at IL POMODORO
IL POMODORO in Fort Myers has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad and Breaded Eggplant Rounds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at IL POMODORO
IL POMODORO in Fort Myers has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Mozzarella Planks, Gorgonzola Salad and Tower of Pisa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at IL POMODORO
IL POMODORO in Fort Myers has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Parmigiana, House Salad and Grilled Salmon Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at IL POMODORO
IL POMODORO in Fort Myers has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pasta e Fagioli Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at IL POMODORO
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rigatoni Bolognese | 33.3 g | 52.2 g |
| Gorgonzola Salad | 140.3 g | 44.9 g |
| Veal Marsala | 0.1 g | 22.5 g |
| Calamari Fritti | 29.3 g | 16.4 g |
| Grilled Salmon Salad | 14 g | 12.9 g |
| Chicken Toscano | 0 g | 11.5 g |
| Chicken Parmigiana | 13.7 g | 11.3 g |
| Baked Lasagna | 12.3 g | 9.4 g |
| Tiramisu | 54 g | 6 g |
| Pasta e Fagioli Soup | 12.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Fried Mozzarella Planks | 13 g | 5.3 g |
| House Salad | 7.4 g | 2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Calamari Fritti - $13.75: Served with hot or mild sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Di Casa - $13.75: Homemade mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, and vine-ripened tomatoes. Drizzled with olive oil, homemade balsamic glaze, and finished with basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Eggplant Rounds - $12.75: Lightly breaded and topped with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mozzarella Planks - $13.75: Topped with homemade marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mama's Meatball Appetizer - $13.25: Served with ricotta cheese, roasted red peppers, and homemade pasta sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tower of Pisa - $14.75: Tomato slices, fresh eggplant and homemade mozzarella garnished with roasted red peppers, olive oil and homemade balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels Giuseppe - $16.75: Prince Edward Island mussels steamed with red onions, tomatoes, garlic, and a splash of anisette then topped with fresh basil Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antipasto di Casa - $15.75: Ham, salami, capicola, pepperoni, provolone, and mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, red onions, and olives served over greens Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Pasta e Fagioli Soup - $4.25: Traditional Italian bean and pasta soup Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $5.75: Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, carrots, onions, Kalamata olives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Il Pomodoro Salad - $8.75: Spring mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, asiago cheese and pine nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gorgonzola Salad - $8.75: Spring mix, marinated diced tomatoes, garlic, cucumbers, red onions and gorgonzola cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Salad - $17.99: Grilled or Blackened salmon served over spring mix with cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, carrots, kalamata olives and sesame ginger dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Parmigiana - $25.49: Served with homemade pasta sauce over spaghetti Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Marsala - $26.99: Veal served with homemade marsala sauce served over fettuccine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Martina - $27.99: Salmon sauteed with artichoke hearts and sundried tomatoes over fettuccine with lemon butter sauce and goat cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Toscano - $28.49: Breaded chicken breast stuffed with spinach and mozzarella cheese topped with Marsala sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grouper Francese - $32.99: Fresh Grouper sauteed with capers and lemon butter sauce served with fettuccini Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta Classics
- Rigatoni Bolognese - $25.99: Rigatoni with homemade Bolognese sauce topped with ricotta cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne ala Vodka - $24.99: Sweet Italian sausage sautéed with shallots and vodka in a light pink sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Lasagna - $24.99: Pasta layered with meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and parmigiana cheeses Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
New York Style Pizza
- Margherita Pizza (10 inch) - $13.75: Mozzarella, fresh garlic, and diced tomatoes, with an olive oil drizzle and fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Works Pizza (18 inch) - $26.25: Pepperoni, bacon, sausage, meatballs, salami, ham, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, eggplant, squash, green peppers, olives Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Cannoli - $7: Cannoli shell filled with homemade chocolate cannoli cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu - $6.5: Homemade tiramisu Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about IL POMODORO
- Is IL POMODORO dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. IL POMODORO has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad and Breaded Eggplant Rounds.
- What can I eat at IL POMODORO on a dairy-free diet?
- House Salad and Breaded Eggplant Rounds carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does IL POMODORO have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Salad and Breaded Eggplant Rounds.
- Is IL POMODORO gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at IL POMODORO?
- Rigatoni Bolognese, at roughly 52.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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