“Really good pizza restaurant. It has a bit of a hole in the wall vibe, but the food and service are great. I had the Special Pizza without black olives. The flavor of the pepperoni and sliced meatballs was delicious. The Pizza crust never became soggy. The cheese was also very flavorful. The staff was very friendly and attentive.“
“I want to clarify my 4 star rating: the food is 10/10 insanely delicious, the service was friendly, energetic and thoughtful. The only reason I did not rate 5/5 was the wait and the size of the place. Hardly any room when I was there and the wait was 45 minutes. However, it's worth every minute and any inconvenience of space! I ordered the pear and prosciutto ravioli....I can't, I just can't, it was so very delicious. I also ordered the classic chicken in white sauce pasta ? ? ?. My attendant was helpful, attentive despite the cramped space. I had a wonderful time with my best friend, we caught up on our lives and enjoyed every bite. I've been to Catullo's more than once and I've always enjoyed it. Oh BTW they have first come first serve only, they do not accept reservations. On the bright side, lots of parking and the parking is FREE.“
“The BEST pizza place in Jacksonville. Pizza and calzones are wonderful - anytime we have visitors, we make sure to get Leona’s Pizza for them.The owners are extremely kind and gracious.Will be continuing to order from Leona’s frequently!“
“Went here for brunch with my girls and it was absolutely lovely. Half of us were late and they were so understanding. Service was excellent. Got the eggs Benedict and a cappuccino and it did not disappoint. Prices are wonderful for such a fine establishment with such a cute atmosphere“
“We had a business lunch at Taverna in San Marco yesterday and I have to say I was impressed with the service, food and ambiance of the restaurant. We had reservations so we were greeted and seated right away. They have outdoor seating on a front patio and it was a beautiful day but we chose to eat inside. It was pretty crowded but it was never so loud we couldn't hear each other speak. Our waitress was right there to take our drink order as we waited for the third member in our party to arrive. Once everyone was there we all ordered lunch. I ordered a beat salad with no extra protein, my husband ordered a chicken sandwich with a side salad and our colleague ordered a pasta dish. We chatted and I was surprised how quickly our food arrived. Everything was delicious! Our waitress was pretty intuitive, she realized that we were having a little business meeting so she cleared our dishes out of the way and was around to check in and refill our drinks. I want to return and try some fresh pasta the next time we come back. It really looked delicious. I highly recommend Taverna we had a great experience and I know you will too!“
“The food was amazing. Jeff our waiter was so sweet and attentive. Will the manager also checked on us several times and the food he prepared has been the best so far we've been coming to this location for over 15 years. Tonight was special very great atmosphere and food. Will definitely made us feel special we usually get to go but this make me want to dine in more often.“
“15 minutes before closing, we were greeted as if it was the opening for the day. This was our first time visiting Vito’s Pizza and the young ladies who waited on us answered all of our questions, made recommendations enthusiastically and were very attentive to our needs. Vito personally came over to welcome us and express his appreciation for choosing his restaurant for dinner. Vito’s Pizza has been open for 8 years and I am angry with myself for not trying them out sooner. This will definitely not be my last visit and I surely will be telling my family and friends to check them out.“
“I've been going to Picasso's for years. It has never failed to satisfy. Great food and good service.A few of my favorites: Garlic-Parmesan Bread Twists, Fried Mac & Cheese, Spinach Salad, Ultimate Grilled Ham & Cheese, Crispy Pork Cutlet Sandwich, Low Country Shrimp & Grits, Ramen Noodle Bowl (dinner only), Rosemary-Encrusted Pescado (dinner only).Their pizza is also incredible and tasty. The good combinations are just too numerous to list, but their St Louis style pizza is awesome!If you're not stuffed after your meal, check out their desserts. YUM!Go early or be prepared to wait a little as it is very popular. Everything is cooked to order so don't have unrealistic expectations as to it being fast food.For lunch you order at the counter and it is served to you at your table. For dinner it is full service. The restaurant is closed from 2:30 to 4:30 for dinner prep.“
“We went in for lunch today, everything was excellent. We’ve ordered and picked up before but never ate in restaurant. My husband had garlic knots, he loved them. We split a small cheese pizza (I’m from Long Island NY - that’s how you know a great Pizza) which was excellent! We will return for sure!“
“The atmosphere of the restaurant took me back to my trip to Italy. All the food we had was very good as well. The service and how personable everyone was is the best part though. George pulled up a chair and talked to us like we'd known him forever. A true gem of a restaurant and George is one of a kind. Can't wait to go back.“
“This is a small restaurant in a strip mall but don't let that influence you. This is a nice place serving up fresh authentic foods. We had the lasagna and the homemade sauce was great. Also had the carbonara and it was good as well. Please note the actual menu may differ from the one online but they have a good selection. We also got lucky and it was free dessert Thursday. Don't miss that. The service was great too.“
“Glad we stopped in here. Visited for the first time Saturday night and had a great experience. Reese was our waiter and we couldn't have asked for a better one.Very good at communicating with us throughout the night and was knowledgeable when it came to wine. Seems to really care about making the customers have a good experience.I would definitely recommend this restaurant to friends.Thank you !“
“This restaurant is a gem!!Tonight was my second time at this amazing Italian restaurant. Loved the fried ravioli, chicken francese, and baked ziti. All were so very delicious, and I highly recommend. I look forward to another visit and the discovery of other amazing dishes. Nancy, our server, aimed to please, and the icing on the cake was a visit to our table by Ms. Enza, who chatted with us a few minutes. Wonderful, warm lady…I could tell that she genuinely cares about her customers, and takes pride in serving excellent food.“
“Last night, we had the pleasure of dining at a local gem of a restaurant, and it was an experience that left us eagerly planning our next visit. The ambiance struck the perfect balance between cozy and elegant, setting the stage for an unforgettable meal.But what truly set this place apart was Jerry, the owner. From the moment we walked in, Jerry made us feel like family, not just customers. His passion for food and genuine interest in ensuring every guest has a phenomenal experience was evident. He took the time to walk us through the menu, sharing stories behind some of the dishes and his personal recommendations.The food, oh the food! Each dish was a masterpiece, clearly made with love and the freshest ingredients. It was apparent that Jerry not only runs the restaurant but pours his heart into it, ensuring that every plate that leaves the kitchen is perfection.“
“Our server Mandi was amazing! Came on a Friday for Happy Hour 4-7pm, My pomegranate martini for $7 was delicious. Ordered Sausage stuffed mushrooms for an App & Got Lobster Ravioli for my Entree. Everything was outstanding 5/5. Definitely will be back soon.“
“This place is amazing. But even more amazing is the people that work there. We needed 60 pizzas to help feed the homeless by 9am on a Saturday and they had me out of there before 9am. Thanks to Bill and they rest of the team. God Bless you all and your families.“
“Looking for big, new york style slices? This is the spot. On my first visit I got the meatball sub and a slice of Philly. Not a huge fan of mushrooms but I'll tell ya, I killed that slice. Full of flavor at a great price. This visit I told the owner about how the meatball sub wasn't great and she not only appreciated my feedback but wants to make it better. Its always nice talking to business owners willing to listen and look to please customers. Its an important relationship for local businesses.This visit I got the meat lovers and Hawaiian for my wife. I got the Philly (again) and the BLT. Also a order of mozzarella sticks. Ate the BLT and some sticks, not quite ready for the philly but all was great. Hot, fresh and the slice was a great iteration of a BLT. Crisp lettuce, tons of bacon, tomatoes and a mayo drizzle that isnt too abrasive. Wife enjoyed her meat lovers(also had before and while not a fan on pepperoni, loves this meat lovers).Havent had the pasta yet but will look to try it next time. Definitely give them a shot and if ordering the meatball sub, check that they have the inhouse meatballs. Think thats the game changer from what I had before.“
“Dr. Courtney Whiting is the best that I have ever had. There is no doubt in my mind she cares about my girl. She always does what’s best for her even getting down on the floor with her to make her feel at ease. Holly has always been wonderful to as a nurse. I am 100% confident in their care for Izzy. I consider Dr Whiting Family as she takes care of what’s most important to me and does it with love, compassion, wisdom, and passion. I am so grateful to her. I would never allow anyone else to care for my Izzy except her.“
“A quaint locally owned eatery. The food is delicious, the staff are all very friendly and helpful. We ordered the Penne alla Vodka (adding chicken) and the Pasta Combo. Both were delicious and well proportioned. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area.“
“We love Carrabba’s. It is consistently good. Our last two visits we have had Haley as our server and she is delightful. She makes great recommendations and she is all around a fantastic server. She always comes with a smile. Thank you Haley!Parking: Parking available“
“Carlos was our server and was friendly and quickly met all our needs. food was as expected, tasty but pricey. no complaints.Kid-friendliness: I'm not certain if they have a kids menu (my 12yo just ordered the wedge salad). I wouldn't bring a child here that get bored easily since boredom usually means rambunctious and noisy, nor would I try with a typically picky eater.“
“Nice clean price for good Italian food without the formality of formal high-end dining usually associated with Italian restaurants.Dietary restrictions: I have to avoid the typical pasta and bread of Italian food but I found the Italian salad with a side of meatballs was hit the mark just fine.“
“Placed a take out order the other night. Great hole in the wall restaurant. Nothing fancy, just really good and affordable food. I had the anti-pasta salad. The dressing was to die for. They did not skimp on the portion either. I ordered a small for $5 and it was perfect. My boyfriend ordered the stuffed shells. It was less than $9 and a good sized meal. Didn't skimp on the cheese. We will definitely be back.“
“Food soooo good omg the wings the give u your first visit the flavor is crazy good. My kids loved the pizza .. sorry pic came after the taste and I couldn't stop eating to take the pictureParking: Many spots in the back area with entrance to actual restaurantKid-friendliness: Kid friendly kid movies playing Greta desert for kids“
“We have ordered food from here twice and it's been great food. We plan to have dinner in one night, it looks like a good date night place.I wanted to update this post because we've since gone here for a dinner date. It's quite and romantic, friendly staff, quick service. We had the lamb chops, they were amazing. Other night we ordered take out I got the Ales Clam Pasta. It was the best sauce I've ever tasted. Can't go wrong with anything ya order it seems.“
“Our first experience was last night. I don’t know why we haven’t been here years ago. It’s very comfortable inside with a medium size bar area, booths, and tables. We had excellent service and the food was very fresh and delicious. I’m a pizza snob . Their pie had a tasty sauce . Not too sweet and fresh mozzarella. The house salad was great with their creamy Italian dressing. I only wish it was a larger portion because I could eat that every day.“
“We dine in here often, but chose delivery for tonight’s purchase. Had to contact the store to add on a forgotten request and Jonas was the most outstanding professional customer friendly service person that we have ever spoken with at this location. His outgoing personality truly made us get excited about the delivery we were expecting to receive. He is definitely an asset to this company and the perfect person to handle these calls! Thanks Jonas! We appreciate your hard work and dedication to your job. It is truly hard and extremely rare to find support staff that you can tell really does care about the customer and their experience. Thanks again for being an example of excellence and another Awesome Carrabba’s experience!“
“Food is always fresh and delicious , we got 2 house ceaser salads with creamy Italian , and a 12" pie with lots of veggies and 3 meats .. love that they have Pepsi products .. and the waitstaff is very friendly and helpful .. been coming to this location since i was 5 years old , I am now 40 , and it's ALWAYS been one of my favorite pizza joints in town ❤️❤️“
“Fabulous! Maybe the best pizza I've had in 5 years. Slices are rare these days but Biggie's are, well, BIG! Nice thin crust, NY style pizza. They also have the thicker Sicilian style, I just haven't tried that. I got a pepperoni slice and a Buffalo chicken slice. The Buffalo was out of this world. Def gonna be my fave. Wife had 2 different veggies. Loved it all“
“I would rate this place: 5/5 decor 5/5 cocktails 3/5 food It has potential but it is at a very strange location: a random strip mall behind Bally's Fitness in Southside. You won't see it off the main road. You see the valet parking sign but there's no need for valet when there's an entire empty parking lot at a strip mall where most of the stores are closed. It would be better suited in Downtown Jacksonville riverfront to revamp our downtown area or San Marco/Riverside area. It is a beautiful space that you would see in Miami including the prices. Tip: dress to impress in a classy way or to a buisness meeting. Don't show up in jeans, Tshirt and sneakers.“
“We lived in the area when Toscana first opened, before FB, and it was amazing. Our first time was for our 3rd wedding anniversary and we couldn’t have asked for better food and service. Went went at least once a month after that until we moved from the area. The owner, who waited on us on multiple occasions was always so thoughtful. We were pregnant with our first, as was his wife and, and we spent a lot of time talking about our soon to be children. We moved before our son was born, but whenever we think back on our time in Jacksonville, this restaurant and its owner, always come to mind. We are so glad to see that they are still around and wish them continued success. If we ever make it back to the area we look forward to bringing our boys to place that hold so many memories for us.“
“I have been looking all over Jacksonville for good pizza and I’ve found it at Vinny’s!! The crust is a little floppier than I’d like, (should’ve ordered well done) but that sauce is out of this world, the crust flavor, fantastic, all around GREAT NY style pizza.Barstool Pizza Rating:Easy 8.8 / 10“
“It was a rough and busy day, and just wanted to end the day with a good meal. We met Harley (our server ) and immediately our mood was lifted. She has such a welcoming smile and personality. She was very attentive. I enjoy a glass of wine with dinner and was pleasantly surprised Harley asked if I’d like a water as well. That’s a first for me and I appreciated the attention to detail. She truly made us feel like we were her only table. We’ll certainly be back! Great job on hiring this one!Sincerely,Riesling goes with Ziti“
“It's a great place, the family and I have been eating there for at least 10 years! Stromboli is exceptional, all salads, calzones, pizza have been excellent! It's take out only so not much atmosphere but everything else is Top Shelf!“
“It's always nice to support good people and you can support this food truck knowing it's owned and run wonderful people. Seek them out, enjoy the food and feel good knowing you're supporting good people and a locally owned businessVegetarian options: Gluten free!!“
“Our waitress Andrea was AMAZING. So attentive and kind and respectful. She was the best part of the whole place. ❤️ The main meal however left a bit too be desired, which is why i deducted a star. If that's a 6 oz sirloin I'm Jesus Christ. Idk where the other half of that steak went, but that's not 6oz. And that "side of alfredo" was a bit skimpy as well. I've never seen an Entree plate so meager. I mean, i am on a diet, but damn y'all. If I'm going to pay $20 for a meal give me $20 worth“
“We have been here twice I really never give reviews but the food here is excellent and very reasonably priced. The bartender makes some special cocktails. If you want two great cocktails and a nice entree for about 50 bucks, you should try this place.Dietary restrictions: I got the chicken and my wife the fish, both were superb.Parking: Right out front parking“
“We went for a late weekday lunch. We generally have a good experience at this location the weak spot this time was our server, not attentive and not very energetic. Maybe he was new but he acted as if we was in no hurry. Our orders came out correctly and were very good. I was happy the kitchen did not skimp on the shrimp. The payment kiosk on our table did not work. We waited for Slow Moe but he was nowhere to be found. Fortunately the manager stopped by and checked us out, plus brought out our forgotten Andes mints. Overall we had a good visit and will surely return.“
“Our first time here tonight and it will not be our last!! Our waiter was so attentive!!! The white pizza was so delicious, we added several items and it was so worth it!!! Very clean and at atmosphere was very relaxing... Thank You for our first visit for us to have an amazing night out!!“
“I must make note, this review is about an experience I had at this location a couple months ago; I meant to write a review then, but it slipped my mind.Bearing that in mind, I want to say that I remember distinctly that I had a wonderful time from the moment my brother and I walked in for dinner that evening, to the moment we left.Our server was Ms. Kerrigan and we honestly could not have had a more delightful person as our waitress. Her service that evening was absolutely superb. We were seated immediately, and our food arrived quickly.I ordered the fettuccine alfredo pasta with broccoli, and my brother ordered spaghetti with meat sauce. My brother cleaned his plate; I ended up taking home leftovers. We also greatly enjoyed the salad and breadsticks that we were served.We'll definitely be dining here again in the near future!“
“We were just looking for a nice dinner and this ended up being the best part of our trip to Jacksonville!!! Best true Italian food ever and great service! Strongly recommend! We loved the owner/manager (think it was Freddie) and our server (Angela we think) was awesome too! If we can squeeze in another dinner, we will be there. This is a must do if in the area!“
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“Love the pizza and the family, we've been going here for years! Moved to the area in 2008 and order it at least two times a month for the past 16 years! Supported them during the covid shenanigans and glad they survived. There are only a few select pizza places we go to in Jax, this is definitely one of them!“
“We like to come here every once in awhile to get pasta and sandwiches. We got some pasta, a pizza, and a hot sandwich and everything was awesome except for the sandwich. Normally when we get it, it is fresh meat and delicious. But this time it seemed like the meat was canned and almost lunchable quality. Kind of a bummer because everything else was awesome. We love coming here and the owners and environment are top notch. Just bummed about the ingredient change“
“Atmosphere is wonderful and food is amazing. Given the amount of inflation has been on restaurant prices, the prices here were very reasonable (and better than the other Italian Restaurants we've visited).Kid-friendliness: Staff was very friendly to may slightly hyper kids and allowed us to be in a booth to help keep them contained. My 7 year old left feeling a million bucks and my toddler had a new best friend. lol“
“The pizza was pretty good, the crust is on point, the toppings were fresh, one thing I would change with my order for next time is to get less cheese on it, it was overwhelming. But overall it was pretty good pizza, pricey for what you get.“
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“Enjoyed an exceptional dining experience at Rosalia's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria. Savored one of my preferred specials, mushroom ravioli, while my other half had the delectable flounder stuffed with crab meat. The sauces were utterly delicious, as always and the espresso martini exceeded expectations.“
“Rena’s is everything a local, neighborhood pizzeria should be. Growing up in the 80’s Rena’s reminds me of the local pizza spot, with quaint seating, daily specials, phone ringing off the hook while you place your order, slices waiting for you and a great staff.All that’s missing (for me) is an old arcade game in the corner.I’ve only ever had the pizza but that’s all I need em for because they never disappoint!“
“We came in here on a spur of the moment , you guys were starting new menus and didn’t have pesto for the flatbread I wanted which was perfectly fine bc Jennifer was on top of it ! I ended up getting to try the BLT FLATBREAD. Which was absolutely amazing . We really enjoyed our time and Steven was a delight also ! Great job ALs ❤️“
“We had an intense desire for a deep dish Chicago-style pizza and decided to visit Mama's Pizza on Baymeadows. We are so glad we did because their garlic knots were delicious, especially with the accompanying marinara sauce. Additionally, Their chicken wrap was packed with flavorful and juicy chicken that tasted great even without any dipping sauce., But what truly stole our hearts was the sausage in the deep dish pizza which left us speechless due its incredible crust and complemented by just enough cheese making it one of best rated Deep Dishes you can try.“
“We've enjoyed Carmines a number of times. The food and staff are always amazing. The service is quick, the food is hot and the staff checks in throughout the meal which is great. Tonight we were able to participate in the Dining Out For Life event which makes us love Carmines even more. Thank you to the owners for opening your hearts for a great cause. See you guys again soon.Parking: The parking lot is not huge BUT there is always space around to park so don't let that stop you. The food and service is worth it!!“