Decided to make reservations at the last minute and they gladly accommodated it. When we arrived we were greeted by hostess and I believe the manager. He asked if it were our first time and showed us around. The waiter gave us great recommendations and was very attentive. The food came out pretty quickly and was full of flavor. The restaurant itself was beautiful. Loved the decor. Can't wait to try the brunch! Def a nice date night spot.
Ebony M.
Such a cute spot! Everyone was dressed up so nice, I felt a little under dressed. I just wasn't prepared lol. I got the steak and eggs and OMG they were seasoned perfectly. Usually at restaurants the eggs are never seasoned. We went for brunch but I will be back to try dinner. Very nice spot.
Carolyn K.
I went to Livia tonight (around8pm) based on the menu I saw online and the half off wine bottles for wine Wednesday. And walking distance from my hotel (Tru Hilton) This place didn't disappoint at all! Great vibe walking in. I decided to sit at the bar since I am a traveling single. Bartenders were attentive and brought menus and asked about drinks. Received a complimentary margarita because of a photo shoot happening. Love the textured drink glasses. Delicious! A splendid surprise. Ordered the crab cake appetizer which was full of crab and had a complimentary slaw salad. Wanting more, I asked for a couple wine samples and settled on a bottle of Portlandia Pinot Noir. Fabulous, light Pinot that paired well with the meatball app I ordered. It came with 3 delicious meatballs in marinara sauce. I could've used a bit more crostini and when I mentioned it, they brought out extra. All in all it was a great experience. Dani, the bartender, was awesome! The restaurant is home to tenants in the building and the locals represented themselves friendly and welcoming to this Californian. 100% recommend based on my experience tonight.
Mario R.
Great atmosphere and decent food but here is my problem... I spent $170 on food and drinks only to walk out to a $55 parking ticket in the garage. So now I'm into the night for $225 Somewhat irate I went back into the restaurant and talked to the owner. Nice guy who said he's been fighting with the building about their aggressive nature related to ticketing. The sign where I parked looked good after 6PM but apparently I missed the other signs stating to pay thru an app. I appealed the ticket to no avail. My advice if you want to go back is to park on the street where a ticket is $35 and the city never comes on Andrews. Not sure I'll be back because of the bad taste in my mouth (no pun intended)over the ticket!!
Rachel F.
Get yourself to Livia and fall in love with everything about it, just as we did. Their team has blended a super chic yet extremely comfortable dining experience -- all rolled into one. Everything is creative, fresh and absolutely delicious [as well as their cocktails]! All of the details shine in this space -- from the stunning decor to the thoughtfully placed garnishes. Our experience was truly top notch and we will recommend this gem of a spot for gatherings of any kind.
Richard S.
Our sister-in-law has been here and recommended it. So we went before theater. Located in an apartment building . We sat outside on the patio, very nice but flies. Small menu featuring appetizers, salads, pizzas, pasta and 7 entrees. They start you with warm Italian bread and a flavored olive oil. Dahlia was our server, delightful, personable and professional. We started with a LOCAL BURRATA and HEIRLOOM TOMATO Salad with Arugula ,Pickled Onion, and Pesto, very good. For mains, my wife ordered JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE Appetizer with a Citrus Fennel Salad, Capers, and Lemon Aioli. She really enjoyed it. I opted for the PUTTANESCA DI MARE , Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Olives, Capers, and San Marzano Tomato, very good.
Adee O.
We had a really great dinner here. It was super easy to get a last minute reservation and although we were sat outside it was still lovely. The food was delicious and came out fast. The service was okay, but everything else made up for it. Will definitely be back.
Vanessa D.
This is a cute chic spot in the flag of Village area that I would definitely recommend! I will start by saying it is kind of hard to find if you don't know where you're going, because it's not very visible from the outside, but once you park in the motif building, follow the music lol I've visited on Thursday night for a party of two and it was pretty lively and crowded. They had live music going on and TVs everywhere to enjoy sports entertainment, they also have a very big patio outdoor, which is surrounded by tall grass walls. So overall, the aesthetic is very beautiful, trendy and appealing to the eye. Onto the food, me, and my party enjoyed the brussels sprouts, chicken wings, Prosecco, and a few more drinks, with pasta, along with a red sauce, pasta pictured below. All of the food was super yummy, except the wings- they were OK, and I think flavor could have been executed better, but they're not terrible. But the brussels sprouts were amazing, and the pastas were huge and full of flavor. Our server was great and very attentive.no complaints there and I will definitely return.
Susanna R.
Love the atmosphere inside and out! The cocktails are great! Our group had a variety of pizzas. The mushroom one was the best, and also the mushroom gnocchi. Salmon was great too. Love how they brought you dessert and sang for Birthday celebration. Will definitely be back! Hopefully it will not start getting too crowded. Parking is much easier too since it's away from Las Olas
Denise S.
Beautiful space with beautifully done decorations. Live music for Sunday brunch was a nice touch, however, quite loud as live music can be. Food was just okay. A bit underwhelming in taste, especially for the price. The French toast wasn't soaked long enough in the custard so after the top layer it was much like eating a regular piece of bread because it was so thick. There wasn't much flavor to the steak or eggs and no salt or pepper at the table. The potato hash was the most flavorful thing at the table, which was very quite nice.
Food and service is very average. They rushed us out. BE CAREFUL. They will put a $60 charge for parties over 4 people. This is not mentioned anywhere. Will not be back as there are plenty better spots nearby. C-ya!!!. Update, the charge was $72, a hidden gratuity, not mentioned on the check. It was quite dishonest because we almost tipped on top of that. The manager acted dumb and re printed another receipt that included wording on the gratuity. GO TO NORTH ITALIA 2 mins from there, better food, better service, and they are honest.
Julien G.
Wow wow wow this restaurant is on point! Speaking to Saturday Brunch - food amazing, service amazing, decor amazing, live music amazing l. If you can say the restroom is immaculate, that's . Definitely a new fave in Downtown FLL.
Ariel U.
Good food and elevated atmosphere, but the service may need some work. Granted, we did make our way here on a Thursday evening, which is ladies' night, and I'm pregnant, so I can't keep up ;). So I've taken that into consideration. I went with my husband and we sat outside. I love the bar and the design indoors, but I think the outdoor seating is my favorite part. We brought our appetites, and our eyes were definitely bigger than our stomachs, but that means we got to try a large portion of the menu. We started with clams oreganata, meatballs, and calamari and rounded out the meal with rigatoni mezze alla vodka and spaghetti vangole. As far as the service goes, our waiter seemed under the influence? All our food ended up coming out at the same time, like 3 apps and 2 entrees, not ideal when you want to eat your food while it'shot and enjoy each course. Later, when I asked for extra cheese for my pasta (2 times and then my husband a 3rd), it never came. I noticed another server in his area seemed to be picking up a lot of his slack. I give them some grace as I know they're starting their venture here. I'd say my favorites were the meaballs and the rigatoni. The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. Speaking of sauce, the vodka sauce was perfection. I wish I could've asked for a jar to go. Oh, and the aioli that accompanied the calamari, 10/10. Overall, I'd be interested in going back to try more of the apps and maybe even brunch. They've got a great thing going there.
Gabrielle K.
The food was delicious! We really enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant and the outdoor seating was very nice. The service was really great, from the friendly hostess to the attentive server and very accommodating and nice managers. I will definitely be back!
jessica Kay
If I could rate this experience a 10 I would! Absolutely the BEST!
Decided to make reservations at the last minute and they gladly accommodated it. When we arrived we were greeted by hostess and I believe the manager. He asked if it were our first time and showed us around. The waiter gave us great recommendations and was very attentive. The food came out pretty quickly and was full of flavor. The restaurant itself was beautiful. Loved the decor. Can't wait to try the brunch! Def a nice date night spot.
Such a cute spot! Everyone was dressed up so nice, I felt a little under dressed. I just wasn't prepared lol. I got the steak and eggs and OMG they were seasoned perfectly. Usually at restaurants the eggs are never seasoned. We went for brunch but I will be back to try dinner. Very nice spot.
I went to Livia tonight (around8pm) based on the menu I saw online and the half off wine bottles for wine Wednesday. And walking distance from my hotel (Tru Hilton) This place didn't disappoint at all! Great vibe walking in. I decided to sit at the bar since I am a traveling single. Bartenders were attentive and brought menus and asked about drinks. Received a complimentary margarita because of a photo shoot happening. Love the textured drink glasses. Delicious! A splendid surprise. Ordered the crab cake appetizer which was full of crab and had a complimentary slaw salad. Wanting more, I asked for a couple wine samples and settled on a bottle of Portlandia Pinot Noir. Fabulous, light Pinot that paired well with the meatball app I ordered. It came with 3 delicious meatballs in marinara sauce. I could've used a bit more crostini and when I mentioned it, they brought out extra. All in all it was a great experience. Dani, the bartender, was awesome! The restaurant is home to tenants in the building and the locals represented themselves friendly and welcoming to this Californian. 100% recommend based on my experience tonight.
Great atmosphere and decent food but here is my problem... I spent $170 on food and drinks only to walk out to a $55 parking ticket in the garage. So now I'm into the night for $225 Somewhat irate I went back into the restaurant and talked to the owner. Nice guy who said he's been fighting with the building about their aggressive nature related to ticketing. The sign where I parked looked good after 6PM but apparently I missed the other signs stating to pay thru an app. I appealed the ticket to no avail. My advice if you want to go back is to park on the street where a ticket is $35 and the city never comes on Andrews. Not sure I'll be back because of the bad taste in my mouth (no pun intended)over the ticket!!
Get yourself to Livia and fall in love with everything about it, just as we did. Their team has blended a super chic yet extremely comfortable dining experience -- all rolled into one. Everything is creative, fresh and absolutely delicious [as well as their cocktails]! All of the details shine in this space -- from the stunning decor to the thoughtfully placed garnishes. Our experience was truly top notch and we will recommend this gem of a spot for gatherings of any kind.
Our sister-in-law has been here and recommended it. So we went before theater. Located in an apartment building . We sat outside on the patio, very nice but flies. Small menu featuring appetizers, salads, pizzas, pasta and 7 entrees. They start you with warm Italian bread and a flavored olive oil. Dahlia was our server, delightful, personable and professional. We started with a LOCAL BURRATA and HEIRLOOM TOMATO Salad with Arugula ,Pickled Onion, and Pesto, very good. For mains, my wife ordered JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE Appetizer with a Citrus Fennel Salad, Capers, and Lemon Aioli. She really enjoyed it. I opted for the PUTTANESCA DI MARE , Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Olives, Capers, and San Marzano Tomato, very good.
We had a really great dinner here. It was super easy to get a last minute reservation and although we were sat outside it was still lovely. The food was delicious and came out fast. The service was okay, but everything else made up for it. Will definitely be back.
This is a cute chic spot in the flag of Village area that I would definitely recommend! I will start by saying it is kind of hard to find if you don't know where you're going, because it's not very visible from the outside, but once you park in the motif building, follow the music lol I've visited on Thursday night for a party of two and it was pretty lively and crowded. They had live music going on and TVs everywhere to enjoy sports entertainment, they also have a very big patio outdoor, which is surrounded by tall grass walls. So overall, the aesthetic is very beautiful, trendy and appealing to the eye. Onto the food, me, and my party enjoyed the brussels sprouts, chicken wings, Prosecco, and a few more drinks, with pasta, along with a red sauce, pasta pictured below. All of the food was super yummy, except the wings- they were OK, and I think flavor could have been executed better, but they're not terrible. But the brussels sprouts were amazing, and the pastas were huge and full of flavor. Our server was great and very attentive.no complaints there and I will definitely return.
Love the atmosphere inside and out! The cocktails are great! Our group had a variety of pizzas. The mushroom one was the best, and also the mushroom gnocchi. Salmon was great too. Love how they brought you dessert and sang for Birthday celebration. Will definitely be back! Hopefully it will not start getting too crowded. Parking is much easier too since it's away from Las Olas
Beautiful space with beautifully done decorations. Live music for Sunday brunch was a nice touch, however, quite loud as live music can be. Food was just okay. A bit underwhelming in taste, especially for the price. The French toast wasn't soaked long enough in the custard so after the top layer it was much like eating a regular piece of bread because it was so thick. There wasn't much flavor to the steak or eggs and no salt or pepper at the table. The potato hash was the most flavorful thing at the table, which was very quite nice.
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Food and service is very average. They rushed us out. BE CAREFUL. They will put a $60 charge for parties over 4 people. This is not mentioned anywhere. Will not be back as there are plenty better spots nearby. C-ya!!!. Update, the charge was $72, a hidden gratuity, not mentioned on the check. It was quite dishonest because we almost tipped on top of that. The manager acted dumb and re printed another receipt that included wording on the gratuity. GO TO NORTH ITALIA 2 mins from there, better food, better service, and they are honest.
Wow wow wow this restaurant is on point! Speaking to Saturday Brunch - food amazing, service amazing, decor amazing, live music amazing l. If you can say the restroom is immaculate, that's . Definitely a new fave in Downtown FLL.
Good food and elevated atmosphere, but the service may need some work. Granted, we did make our way here on a Thursday evening, which is ladies' night, and I'm pregnant, so I can't keep up ;). So I've taken that into consideration. I went with my husband and we sat outside. I love the bar and the design indoors, but I think the outdoor seating is my favorite part. We brought our appetites, and our eyes were definitely bigger than our stomachs, but that means we got to try a large portion of the menu. We started with clams oreganata, meatballs, and calamari and rounded out the meal with rigatoni mezze alla vodka and spaghetti vangole. As far as the service goes, our waiter seemed under the influence? All our food ended up coming out at the same time, like 3 apps and 2 entrees, not ideal when you want to eat your food while it'shot and enjoy each course. Later, when I asked for extra cheese for my pasta (2 times and then my husband a 3rd), it never came. I noticed another server in his area seemed to be picking up a lot of his slack. I give them some grace as I know they're starting their venture here. I'd say my favorites were the meaballs and the rigatoni. The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. Speaking of sauce, the vodka sauce was perfection. I wish I could've asked for a jar to go. Oh, and the aioli that accompanied the calamari, 10/10. Overall, I'd be interested in going back to try more of the apps and maybe even brunch. They've got a great thing going there.
The food was delicious! We really enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant and the outdoor seating was very nice. The service was really great, from the friendly hostess to the attentive server and very accommodating and nice managers. I will definitely be back!
If I could rate this experience a 10 I would! Absolutely the BEST!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5