Located in Cape Coral, Florida, right in the heart of the state’s Southwest region, Ariani was named among the Top 500 restaurants in the state for the third consecutive year. Tourists, locals, and dining enthusiasts alike come to enjoy Chef Dario's special Northern Italian food preparations, sample his outstanding selection of fine wines, and take in the casual and comfortable dining experience that is a staple of Cape Coral life. All return frequently to experience the culinary talent and personal charm of Chef Dario, as he visits each table and shares his unique humor and an infectious laugh or two. In recent years, independent publications have also discovered the excellence of Chef Dario and Ariani Restaurant, awarding them with the Golden Fork Award and a Four Star Ranking for Food, Service, and Atmosphere—a truly remarkable and rare occurrence.

More than a Master Chef, Chef Dario is an artistic, natural teacher and larger-than-life personality. Born on the Istrian peninsula, a former Italian territory, Chef Dario is a life-long student of the Northern Italian cuisine on which he was reared. Many of his creative interpretations, based on the peasant foods and traditional dishes of Northern Italy, reflect his special approach to living and life which seems to complement their Mediterranean and Adriatic origins.