It was a very pleasant atmosphere.We just stopped in for drinks and jazz music someone told us about, unfortunately it was the wrong Wednesday.Parking was next to impossible.Nothing to write home about, I will probably NOT return.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
Tad Teahan
100% our favorite place to eat, and we eat out a lot! The owner is always accommodating and the food is absolutely on point with a menu that gives you options you don't see at other restaurants. We live in Naples where there is multiple high end restaurants and Sola is our favorite, two and a half hours away!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp & Polenta, Beef Carpaccio, Burrata Caprese, Grouper Mykonos, Octopus, Grouper with Goat Cheese, Créme Brûlée, Chicken Wings, Catena Vista Flores Malbec, Risotto, Rack of Lamb, Pasta Carbonara, Charcuterie Board, Grilled Calamari, Bucatini Alla Carbonara
patrick lytle
Love this place! A gem among a very eclectic array of places to eat. Quaint, great service, and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
mindy cavicchia
We recently had dinner at Sola after reading some great reviews but I have to say the food was even better than we expected. The cast iron chicken and shrimp and grits were probably the best food we’ve ever had in a restaurant ! Thanks. We will return next year!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert H
February 2024 first visit. Food excellent. Wings were complex and different and done nicely. Rabbit entree was tender and flavorful. Novellum Chardonnay was nice. Cloudine Pinot Noir was very disappointing. Served warm. Thin start and alcoholic finish. $14 for a glass of sadness. I commented to the server and got a shrug.
Amazing! Tried this place for the first time last night and it was wonderful! Anything you order is cooked fresh and delicious. Ask for a wine recommendation and you will not be disappointed.
Nancy Walker Gates
Been trying to eat here for a few years, so happy we made it. The food and staff is wonderful!
I went with a group of women. It was the first time for everybody, and we are already scheduled to go back. We loved the wine list; the food selections were carefully prepared, fresh, and tasty. I had a fantastic swordfish special, and others had grouper, which they raved about.
Amanda Mandeville
We love that St. Pete has so many amazing restaurants but we ALWAYS come back to Sola as it is hands down the best fine dining restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Carpaccio
PolkCountyGirl
A favorite dinner spot when we venture over to SPB. This time we really enjoyed the special, raviolo with short rib. Pork was also excellent. I don’t know why, but Sola’s espresso is better than I’ve ever had. The only thing I’d ever wish for here is an attempt at personalized service vs simply going through the motions.
Shaun Fleniken
Our experience was awful. We waited on our food for over an hour and a half. The tables around us who btw ordered food after us were receiving food. The waiter never gave an explanation nor did he bother to check on us. I almost walked out, but I’m not the type of person to leave once I’ve ordered food. What infuriates me the most is the lack of customer service we received. We would have ordered more wine, but that wasn’t an option. I left a small tip even though in all honesty no tip was earned. To top it all off a small group who seemed to know the owner came in way after us and they literally received their entrees at the exact time we finally got served. I guess to eat here you need to know the owner to get service. I would not recommend…unless of course your a friend or relative! I will give one star because the food was decent, but it would have tasted even better with great service. Such a shame that this is how we celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary! Hopefully this review will be received and changes can be made so others can have an enjoyable experience.
Robin Rountree
Tiny complaint, the risotto was a bit undercooked, but the rest of the food was fantastic! We will return the next time we're in town.
Best hookah and dinner in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a very pleasant atmosphere.We just stopped in for drinks and jazz music someone told us about, unfortunately it was the wrong Wednesday.Parking was next to impossible.Nothing to write home about, I will probably NOT return.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
100% our favorite place to eat, and we eat out a lot! The owner is always accommodating and the food is absolutely on point with a menu that gives you options you don't see at other restaurants. We live in Naples where there is multiple high end restaurants and Sola is our favorite, two and a half hours away!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp & Polenta, Beef Carpaccio, Burrata Caprese, Grouper Mykonos, Octopus, Grouper with Goat Cheese, Créme Brûlée, Chicken Wings, Catena Vista Flores Malbec, Risotto, Rack of Lamb, Pasta Carbonara, Charcuterie Board, Grilled Calamari, Bucatini Alla Carbonara
Love this place! A gem among a very eclectic array of places to eat. Quaint, great service, and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We recently had dinner at Sola after reading some great reviews but I have to say the food was even better than we expected. The cast iron chicken and shrimp and grits were probably the best food we’ve ever had in a restaurant ! Thanks. We will return next year!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
February 2024 first visit. Food excellent. Wings were complex and different and done nicely. Rabbit entree was tender and flavorful. Novellum Chardonnay was nice. Cloudine Pinot Noir was very disappointing. Served warm. Thin start and alcoholic finish. $14 for a glass of sadness. I commented to the server and got a shrug.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Rosemary Fingerling Potatoes
Amazing! Tried this place for the first time last night and it was wonderful! Anything you order is cooked fresh and delicious. Ask for a wine recommendation and you will not be disappointed.
Been trying to eat here for a few years, so happy we made it. The food and staff is wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honeycomb Cake, Risotto, Charcuterie Board
A little gem on St Pete Beach..unique wines and food specialsMake sure u book ahead always busy with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, true Italian carbonara
Restaurantji Recommends
I went with a group of women. It was the first time for everybody, and we are already scheduled to go back. We loved the wine list; the food selections were carefully prepared, fresh, and tasty. I had a fantastic swordfish special, and others had grouper, which they raved about.
We love that St. Pete has so many amazing restaurants but we ALWAYS come back to Sola as it is hands down the best fine dining restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Carpaccio
A favorite dinner spot when we venture over to SPB. This time we really enjoyed the special, raviolo with short rib. Pork was also excellent. I don’t know why, but Sola’s espresso is better than I’ve ever had. The only thing I’d ever wish for here is an attempt at personalized service vs simply going through the motions.
Our experience was awful. We waited on our food for over an hour and a half. The tables around us who btw ordered food after us were receiving food. The waiter never gave an explanation nor did he bother to check on us. I almost walked out, but I’m not the type of person to leave once I’ve ordered food. What infuriates me the most is the lack of customer service we received. We would have ordered more wine, but that wasn’t an option. I left a small tip even though in all honesty no tip was earned. To top it all off a small group who seemed to know the owner came in way after us and they literally received their entrees at the exact time we finally got served. I guess to eat here you need to know the owner to get service. I would not recommend…unless of course your a friend or relative! I will give one star because the food was decent, but it would have tasted even better with great service. Such a shame that this is how we celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary! Hopefully this review will be received and changes can be made so others can have an enjoyable experience.
Tiny complaint, the risotto was a bit undercooked, but the rest of the food was fantastic! We will return the next time we're in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5