“Their meat sauce is amazing. Highly recommend! We were seated right away and brought our drinks. The waitress took awhile to get to our table and was not pleasant. She did not keep our drinks filled, or check on us more than once. That's on her, not the establishment. My friend got the chicken and potatoes and loved it! I will go back in hopes that I get a different waitress who actually cares and likes her job.“
“First time trying Riccardo's. The food was missing some flavor. We had eggplant parmesan and shrimp scampi. Food was prompt and hot. Must have been a one-off for us, but we will try again. The service was great, and food was priced reasonably.“
“I placed an order through the app. After already placing the order I realized I forgot to add soda to my order. I called the store and and was greeted on the phone by the most amazing woman. She was bright and cheery. She helped check to see if they had certain sodas I was looking for. Even when she placed the phone down to go check, where she thought we couldn’t hear her we could hear her laughing and cheering in the background only to come back with the same positive energy and vibe. She really is an amazing worker and made the whole experience rather enjoyable. I wish I had gotten her name!!!!“
“My husband came home and put $20 in my hand and made me promise to have lunch here today. He's been bragging oh them for weeks! If my husband puts cash in my hand and wants me to spend it, who am I to say no? I was running late as usual and was worried I wouldn't have time to stop, so I called ahead to speed things up. She said it would be ready in fifteen minutes. No surprise. Hubby said that there are so many people willing to wait to eat here, it's always pretty busy. I was nearly ten minutes early so I stood in line to pay and wait my turn. As soon as she saw me waiting there, she asked if I was the steak and cheese no onions, which I am. She took care of me right then and had others ready to take care of the line. We just moved to the area, and I can't wait to make this place a staple in our usual places to have lunch. The atmosphere reminds me so much of a deli my granddaddy used to take me as a kid. Thank you for the awesome service and incredible sub!“
“Taverna berrocal is a special hole in the wall with one of the best Peruvian food around. The staff and the food is top notch, and unlike anything any other place I’ve been to in Ocala. Please come check this place out it’s worth the experience.“
“Found this restaurant through google reviews and it didn't disappoint. Went with family while on vacation and we all enjoyed ceasar salad and chicken parm. Bread comes to the table and it was fresh and delicious. Would definitely recommend and putting in review so I can remember to come back next visit.“
“I would put it in the top three Italian restaurants in the Ocala area. Food was fantastic. Chicken piccata, veal francaise and mussels diavolo. All of it was terrific! Also the best garlic knots I’ve ever eaten.Atmosphere was okay. A bit noisy and it would be great to have more space. I could definitely see them expanding or moving to a bigger location.Parking: A couple ways in and out with wider spots than one usually finds“
“This was a nice little place I found through my GF app. They have the items clearly marked. Definitely not a large selection at all but at least there is pizza. The price is affordable. About average. We paid 28$ for two GF pizza with three toppings each. Nice atmosphere. You have to sit close to others bc it’s a small place but we ended up having a nice conversation with an elderly couple. I would go back and recommend to anyone GF. Can’t speak for the other food but the pizza was good.“
“We had pizza and eggplant rollatini which were both excellent. The cheesy garlic bread was delicious! The service was great. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for good Italian food. The guy next to us got the gyro and said it was also wonderful. We will be back.“
“One of the best Italian restaurants that I've had in a very long time, service was great, Savannah was great, I asked for recommendations and she was on point, while ordering it was like she already knew my taste, I ordered a Bahama mama and a lemon drop, I requested light alcohol and she did great,I was able to enjoy my drink fully without the excess or feel sick.I ordered the lasagna and it was great, with the right balance of sauce and meat ,walking out of the store without Reflux. My wife ordered the chicken piccata and it was very good, The pasta was Aldente with the right amount of sauce and seasoning, chicken was fresh and not dry at all. The music was not loud and pleasant, staff was friendly and very welcoming. This is a family owned business and it clearly shows how proud they are of their business. Prices are very affordable, it has been a while since I got a great dinner experience, when I got my check, I had to look twice because of how well priced this place is . The restaurant was very clean and organized, service was fast and food was fresh with great quality. The cheese cake was recommended by Savannah and it was homemade and not overly sweet, I will definitely come back to this restaurant, looking forward to having the pizza and another specialty.“
“I was there for a men's group dinner from the NOW Church. The pasta labella was superb. Made with a blend of red sauce and cream. Bellecimo!The naked wings were some of the best I've had.I can't wait to return and maybe try the pizza.The restaurant is usually closed on Sunday, but the owner opened up special for us. Also, very friendly.“
“We were immediately greeted by the delicious smell of fresh and aromatic garlic bread. We had a 20 minute wait for our calzone, which we spent seated outside, with a kitchen view. We watched our calzone being made to order, so we were definitely ready to eat when they brought it outside to our table. It was both huge and delicious, with tons of cheese. The 2 of us ate our fill and brought home enough leftovers to feed another adult dinner. I highly recommend you give this place a try.“
“All I pretty much eat at places like this os Pizza, this is my fourth favorite pizza, the taste was great, the only issue I had was the typical problem with pepperoni put to too much heat(it burns).Hopefully next time it can be got right, but overall thr service was great, and the pizza was good!“
“Big Bob’s Italian Restaurant & Pizza in Ocklawaha, rarely disappoints. Went there this past Saturday with our monthly dinning partners Fran & Ed. We did not have pizza! That said, I’ve been on Yelp!, The Villages Restaurant Word of Mouth, Next Door, Google, etc. enough to know that everyone has their opinion of pizza; Chicago Deep Dish, Philly, New York Thin Crust, Sicilian Square pie, etc. So, if you’re looking for really good to excellent New York thin crust pizza you should love Big Bob’s. We got to the restaurant at about 6:45 and almost every table was occupied, however we were seated rather shortly. Steve and Anna are the owners of Big Bob’s and came from New Jersey (originally from Brooklyn) and can usually be found at the restaurant always greeting their customers and asking throughout the meal if everything is ok. This Saturday, Rachel was our server and although she is an original Floridian she definitely had a New York edge that I enjoyed. Ed ordered the Veal Marsala, Fran the eggplant parmigiana and Connie and I split a small antipasto salad and a large Stromboli served with a generous bowl of marinara sauce. Even though the kitchen was busy service was friendly and efficient, servings were large and each of us took home a to go box. We all truly enjoyed our meal. As a side note, I often judge an Italian restaurant by the quality/taste of their marinara sauce. Big Bob’s is chucky with lots of crushed tomatoes and ever so slightly sweet, yum. One thing we love about Big Bob’s are their garlic knots, of which we had 2 serving. Finally, to close a wonderful meal we ordered cannoli. They were freshly filled with the shell nice and crunchy and the ricotta not overly sweet. Big Bob’s is not fine dining but it is a solid 4 ½ out of 5 as a local go to place that will rarely disappoint.*Foot note – there is no 3.95% upcharge for using a credit card!!!!“
“My order: All the way large pizza and an antipasto. The pizza was thin and crispy, the veggies and meat were delicious! The dough has a hint of sweetness. I usually order from Paisanos, but this will be my go to for pizza in SE Ocala! I highly recommend this place. It is super small so takeout only is recommended.“
“The food was good, but slow coming out. Service was not on point... it server was spread way too thin and kept apologizing. We sat without drinks, and soup came out 2 seconds before our meal. It was an unorganized mess. As I watched that day, I saw a lack of service on management's part. They made excuses but were not kind about it. They did not visit tables when it's their responsibility to the customer to apologize for the lack of service due to under staffing.“
“Out Deluxe pizza wasn't perfect, but our server,David, offered to have it remade for us. I don't believe in wasting food, so I relocated the fungus to my husband's side of the pie myself. Also, asked to sub sausage with bacon. Pie could have used more bacon. Thin crust was excellently prepared. Tables were clean and well stocked. Temperature and music at appropriate levels. See you next time.“
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“We have gone to Francesco’s for YEARS! The bartender MARGO is absolutely wonderful and she was training a very nice lady- Keri. Margo is the most personable, attentive—- WITH IT- bartender they have! Ty and we come back for bartenders who treat us nicely !“
“Great Greek food. Great taste and waitress! Lots of different Greek & Italian food. Good atmosphere and you can actually hear each other talk! Prices a bit higher each time I go. No longer serve lots of garlic rolls w Tzacki sauce, that is now an appetizer.“
“We checked in on the App and waited only a few minutes to be seated. They took our order shortly after we were seated. They refilled our drinks in a timely manner and brought out soup refills right away as well. Our food was served hot, the way it's should be. The wait-staff was very attentive.“
“chelsea made our dining experience amazing.visited for mom’s birthday and she was on point and very attentive.the food runner and busser did an exceptional job as well .the food came out fast and taste was greatdefinitely coming back and asking for chelsea again. she made our day“
“The gentleman that took our order and so helpful and kind! We ordered to go as we just drove from Michigan and wanna relax in our hotel. They had a tv going on the other side and encouraged us to relax while pizza was being made! We prefer to shop local and we got lucky today! thanks again! ❤️“
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“We have been to Michele's new location at The Links twice now. We had her beef stew the first time. It was delicious and had plenty of beef in it. The second visit we had the chili soup. It was very good with lots of ground beef, and lots of beans too. I highly recommend Michele's!“
“I have traveled for business to this area for 19 years and never knew this was here. I am happy I have finally discovered it! Ordered a steak sub and Greek salad. Salad was fresh and delicious. Sub was hot, fresh and very good. I will be back next time I am in the area !!“
“This place is Amazing. A Real Italian American Family serving up simply the best fare using only the best ingredients!! I know for a fact their sauce takes 2 days to make and their dough is made and proofed in house!!! Pick up or Dine In.. I'm a fan and drive 23 miles one way to enjoy this place!!Parking: It's right off of 301 south in Bellview Florida. On the west side . Parking is accommodating unless it's busy. Additional parking is available and not an issue!! This place stays packed!!Kid-friendliness: The waitress was very friendly and explained our questions. Very positive atmosphere, and super clean. The restrooms were so clean.Wheelchair accessibility: That's not an issue with an easy floor plan and accessibility“