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Essenza Italian Eatery & Market in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Essenza Italian Eatery & Market is an Italian restaurant, bakery, espresso bar, and gourmet market at 2831 E Commercial Blvd in Fort Lauderdale, opened in 2026 by the founder of the Passion Tiramisù dessert brand. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and runs a daily aperitivo from 11am–12pm and 3–5pm that pairs complimentary Italian bites with a selected drink such as a spritz or vermouth. The drink list is wine-led — Italian whites, reds, rosé, and sparklers by the glass and bottle, plus amaro and digestifs — and market bottles can be opened on-site with no corkage fee. House-made pasta, focaccia, pinsa, pastries, and gelato round out the menu. Planning note: closed Mondays; open 8am–9pm Tue–Thu and 8am–9:30pm Fri–Sun; book by phone; the license on file is a 2COP beer-and-wine series.
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