Don’t get me started on the Chicken Piccata. Or the Australian Lamb Chop. Or the Pink Shrimp Scampi Pizza. With Italian cooking like this, it’s no surprise that Conchiglia (kon-KEE-lyah) is one of Key West’s hottest tickets.
Nestled in a beautifully restored Conch house, this chic Bohemian-style bistro is rooted in authenticity — handmade dough, imported cheeses, vibrant seasonal ingredients and unparalleled creativity. Created by Albena Pechakova and Michael Dana, Conchiglia is all about savoring life’s simple pleasures. The couple’s timeless coastal Italian menu seamlessly blends the soul of Key West with the “La Dolce Vita” vibe of Italy’s Amalfi Coast.
Here, you can start your day the “Italian Way” with an array of egg and brunch plates. Or go all in with the La Colazione Conchiglia Tower – freshly baked pastries, seasonal fruit, mascarpone cream, honey, artisan toast, and petite preserves.
A proper Italian Panini should be crisp, messy, warm, and impossible to put down. And here it is. Executive Chef Paolo Gallotti’s swoon-worthy handhelds, as well as his artistic wood-fired pizzas, capture the true essence and genuine flavors of hometown Rome.
Come 5 pm, Chef Paolo really turns up the heat with fresh local seafood and signature meat dishes taking center stage. Especially noteworthy: the Grilled Salmon Fillet, Local Snapper, and Grilled Prime Ribeye.
You can find Conchiglia at 816 Duval St, serving Breakfast/Brunch daily from 8 am – 2:30 pm and Dinner from 5 – 9:30 pm. Info: 305-741-7007; conchligiakeywest.com.
