Such a hidden gem! I've been here 3x and each time it just gets better and better. This is truly a family operated business with all hands on deck! I love coming here for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries - the restaurant is very cute and quaint. It's definitely better to make a reservation because of how popular this restaurant can be. One time I went here the food took a while to make because of lack of employees, but the food was amazing and I had no complaints - it was just more time to enjoy some great wine!
Alan H
Delicious home cooked meal. Family operated. Everything cooked fresh, so don’t be in a hurry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
candace tremont
This place is awesome… ? Don’t let the outside fool you… The food and service is top notch. Once you sit down you feel like you could be in a small cafe in Italy ?? and the food definitely tastes like you are there. I have been in Cocoa Beach for almost 9 years, snd this Italian tavern is the best food in this whole area. I don’t take any picture's because I don’t take my phone when I sit down to dinner. This place is a true diamond in the rough. You will not be disappointed, also you need to make a reservation on the weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lesley Lauren
My last review got taken down. Let’s try this again. If you would like to eat over priced mediocre Italian food in a tiny space that reeks of moldy sewer water, wait for 2 hours in utter chaos, then this is the place for you. Also, I understand the other reviews for this place are decent but Floridians have the worst judge of character, food, style, manners, and education. So there’s your answer.Kid-friendliness: The owners kids were either dancing/jumping up and down off to the side or standing in the middle of the tiniest space ever and charging their phone while playing a game on it.
Wendy
Ordered our first pizza tonight to go since they don’t serve pizza in the restaurant on the weekends. Wow!!! I’m SO glad we did. Incredible crust from wood fired oven! This is our new favorite!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard S.
In February of 2024, Antonio & Vittoria added a wood burning pizza oven to their small Satellite beach restaurant. It was a GAME CHANGER for Brevard pizza. Antonio & Vittoria (A&V) is as good or better than my prior top 3 list for local pizza which was: Manny's, Mr. 01, and Mangi & Bevi. A&V imports their pizza flour and San Marzano tomatoes from Italy and makes their own mozzarella. They do not serve dine in pizza on Friday or Saturday nights. If Neapolitan style pizza is your preferred style of pizza you will love this place. They also make their own bread and pasta.
P Sullivan
Super delicious, genuine, homemade Italian food. The "lobster tail" canoli dessert was great. Service is kind of slow but friendly. Easy listening Italian music playing on the TV. Antonio's enthusiasm is infectious.Kid-friendliness: Not a kid atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Cannoli
Lucille Mastrolonardo
An Italian restaurant that caters to people who love fresh and authentic Italian food. They offer a great selection of wines. Prices are reasonable for the quality of food. Antonio gives you the full Italian experience. The wait is definitely worth the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yvette Winia
No more Bread available (complimentary) after the 1st basket was given. Waited long for our water, let alone our bottle of Wine. Won’t go again. Kinda messy, dirty in the Dining area,
A wonderful, eclectic dining experience. Reminded me of the country bistros in Tuscany. Simple, fresh ingredients prepared authentically by the owner himself. Homemade pasta was fabulous as was the owner's wine recommendation. A real gem in Brevard County! Can't wait to return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Our Menu Changes Every 3 Weeks
A R.
Called ahead to ensure a table would be available before driving to this establishment. Gentleman who answered the phone was kind and told us to come in. We waited 15 minutes for a table, no problem. No communication or wait staff for another 15 minutes or really throughout the rest of our visit. Due to the last day of the limited menu, few were options available, but we still decided to give it a try. The appetizer was not palatable. No bread service until we finally asked, although other tables seated after us were served bread. We asked for our check and that we were going to leave. Waitress (only 1 for a restaurant of other diners, mostly also waiting and not eating) was downright unpleasant and defensive when we expressed the appetizer was not good. The owner did come out (when we expressed we were leaving) to talk to us and apologized. We won't be back. After I posted this review to their facebook page, this establishment blocked me. If I could give zero stars, I would.
Kris P
One of the first things you should know is.. If you're looking for a quick American Italian dinner this isn't for you. Now everyone else keep reading.If you have ever been over seas and enjoyed a traditional European meal this is a good stop.We enjoyed our appetizers (Burrata), salad, and, soup (lentil and sausage).The main courses , Salmon cooked w Asparagus, a Manicotti style dish, and the Branzino . We also enjoyed a desert of a limon cello cake and a Saint Johns something or other. The service was by Vittoria and a young man who's name I didn't catch, both were busy and pleasant. Now here's the thing folks. .. Everything is homemade so plan on a dinning experience that takes longer than an hour. Don't expect the staff to be checking on you every 5 minutes. Relax and enjoy the food and the company you're with. Get yourself a reservation because the dinning area is small. I gave 4 stars because it was very warm inside on 74* day, part of our table skipped desert because it was too warm to sit there anymore. Also, the bathroom could have used some attention. Overall I will go back and try another menu as they change it every 2 weeks. I could have bathed in that Burrata!!! Thank you Antonio, and Vittoria for a delicious meal.Vegetarian options: I'm not a vegetarian but I did see a vegetarian salad and 1 selection on the menu.Parking: We had to park in an adjacent parking lot. There isn't much parking in front the restaurant and the surrounding businesses.Wheelchair accessibility: The bathroom doesn't have a handicap assist bar.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage and Lentil Soup, Our Menu Changes Every 3 Weeks, House Salad, Pastries
Connected Spine
Out standing one every level!Delicious food service!!Wish I took pics of my Grouper which was the best dinner I have ever eaten in a restaurant I can’t wait to go back!Hidden Gem u won’t be disappointed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chloe Swain
This family owned restaurant is just darling. We were greeted at the door by the chef who happened to be out on the floor, he seated us. He was sweet and humble. Victoria greeted us and shared that they change their menus every 3 weeks so it literally keeps you coming back to try more. She was also so delightful. We started off with o’banbiniello it was nothing I have ever tasted before. The types of ingredients paired with the meat of the meal were unexpected but tasteful! We asked what white wines would go with our meal and the cook picked a nice white wine for us, 2016 Marche. Your meal comes with a soup or salad. We ordered a salad that was dressed just right but nothing out of the ordinary of a typical house salad. We ordered mahi mahi al pistachio and the cerbia and capesante piccata. OMG both meals were the perfect amount. We were busting out of our pants while eating these. The piccata was tangy and had spice. The white wine lemon sauce was everything! Very tasty. The mahi mahi was perfectly cooked and full of flavor! We wanted dessert because my boyfriend never passes it up even though there was no way of fitting it. The waitress said she will show us. Now.. we were expecting a menu, she came out with a whole tray of desserts. We were so not expecting that. We ended up getting a tiramisu that MELTED in my mouth and two different chocolate cakes. They have a pastry shop. You MUST GO. I noticed the chef came out to check on every table. His name is Antonio SO KIND. I CANNOT SAY IT ENOUGH. He is very hard working and takes pride in his work. He is extremely passionate about what he does and it speaks through his knowledge about his ingredients and where they are sourced, what it’s supposed to look and feel like. Although we did not try their pasta he told us their pasta is home made so we will make sure we will be back. Especially for a cooking class! They teach how to make fresh mozzarella and pasta! A true gem of a place. Thank you for your hospitality we will be back and be sure to recommend.
Such a hidden gem! I've been here 3x and each time it just gets better and better. This is truly a family operated business with all hands on deck! I love coming here for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries - the restaurant is very cute and quaint. It's definitely better to make a reservation because of how popular this restaurant can be. One time I went here the food took a while to make because of lack of employees, but the food was amazing and I had no complaints - it was just more time to enjoy some great wine!
Delicious home cooked meal. Family operated. Everything cooked fresh, so don’t be in a hurry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is awesome… ? Don’t let the outside fool you… The food and service is top notch. Once you sit down you feel like you could be in a small cafe in Italy ?? and the food definitely tastes like you are there. I have been in Cocoa Beach for almost 9 years, snd this Italian tavern is the best food in this whole area. I don’t take any picture's because I don’t take my phone when I sit down to dinner. This place is a true diamond in the rough. You will not be disappointed, also you need to make a reservation on the weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My last review got taken down. Let’s try this again. If you would like to eat over priced mediocre Italian food in a tiny space that reeks of moldy sewer water, wait for 2 hours in utter chaos, then this is the place for you. Also, I understand the other reviews for this place are decent but Floridians have the worst judge of character, food, style, manners, and education. So there’s your answer.Kid-friendliness: The owners kids were either dancing/jumping up and down off to the side or standing in the middle of the tiniest space ever and charging their phone while playing a game on it.
Ordered our first pizza tonight to go since they don’t serve pizza in the restaurant on the weekends. Wow!!! I’m SO glad we did. Incredible crust from wood fired oven! This is our new favorite!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
In February of 2024, Antonio & Vittoria added a wood burning pizza oven to their small Satellite beach restaurant. It was a GAME CHANGER for Brevard pizza. Antonio & Vittoria (A&V) is as good or better than my prior top 3 list for local pizza which was: Manny's, Mr. 01, and Mangi & Bevi. A&V imports their pizza flour and San Marzano tomatoes from Italy and makes their own mozzarella. They do not serve dine in pizza on Friday or Saturday nights. If Neapolitan style pizza is your preferred style of pizza you will love this place. They also make their own bread and pasta.
Super delicious, genuine, homemade Italian food. The "lobster tail" canoli dessert was great. Service is kind of slow but friendly. Easy listening Italian music playing on the TV. Antonio's enthusiasm is infectious.Kid-friendliness: Not a kid atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Cannoli
An Italian restaurant that caters to people who love fresh and authentic Italian food. They offer a great selection of wines. Prices are reasonable for the quality of food. Antonio gives you the full Italian experience. The wait is definitely worth the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No more Bread available (complimentary) after the 1st basket was given. Waited long for our water, let alone our bottle of Wine. Won’t go again. Kinda messy, dirty in the Dining area,
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Wonderful Italian experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A wonderful, eclectic dining experience. Reminded me of the country bistros in Tuscany. Simple, fresh ingredients prepared authentically by the owner himself. Homemade pasta was fabulous as was the owner's wine recommendation. A real gem in Brevard County! Can't wait to return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Our Menu Changes Every 3 Weeks
Called ahead to ensure a table would be available before driving to this establishment. Gentleman who answered the phone was kind and told us to come in. We waited 15 minutes for a table, no problem. No communication or wait staff for another 15 minutes or really throughout the rest of our visit. Due to the last day of the limited menu, few were options available, but we still decided to give it a try. The appetizer was not palatable. No bread service until we finally asked, although other tables seated after us were served bread. We asked for our check and that we were going to leave. Waitress (only 1 for a restaurant of other diners, mostly also waiting and not eating) was downright unpleasant and defensive when we expressed the appetizer was not good. The owner did come out (when we expressed we were leaving) to talk to us and apologized. We won't be back. After I posted this review to their facebook page, this establishment blocked me. If I could give zero stars, I would.
One of the first things you should know is.. If you're looking for a quick American Italian dinner this isn't for you. Now everyone else keep reading.If you have ever been over seas and enjoyed a traditional European meal this is a good stop.We enjoyed our appetizers (Burrata), salad, and, soup (lentil and sausage).The main courses , Salmon cooked w Asparagus, a Manicotti style dish, and the Branzino . We also enjoyed a desert of a limon cello cake and a Saint Johns something or other. The service was by Vittoria and a young man who's name I didn't catch, both were busy and pleasant. Now here's the thing folks. .. Everything is homemade so plan on a dinning experience that takes longer than an hour. Don't expect the staff to be checking on you every 5 minutes. Relax and enjoy the food and the company you're with. Get yourself a reservation because the dinning area is small. I gave 4 stars because it was very warm inside on 74* day, part of our table skipped desert because it was too warm to sit there anymore. Also, the bathroom could have used some attention. Overall I will go back and try another menu as they change it every 2 weeks. I could have bathed in that Burrata!!! Thank you Antonio, and Vittoria for a delicious meal.Vegetarian options: I'm not a vegetarian but I did see a vegetarian salad and 1 selection on the menu.Parking: We had to park in an adjacent parking lot. There isn't much parking in front the restaurant and the surrounding businesses.Wheelchair accessibility: The bathroom doesn't have a handicap assist bar.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage and Lentil Soup, Our Menu Changes Every 3 Weeks, House Salad, Pastries
Out standing one every level!Delicious food service!!Wish I took pics of my Grouper which was the best dinner I have ever eaten in a restaurant I can’t wait to go back!Hidden Gem u won’t be disappointed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This family owned restaurant is just darling. We were greeted at the door by the chef who happened to be out on the floor, he seated us. He was sweet and humble. Victoria greeted us and shared that they change their menus every 3 weeks so it literally keeps you coming back to try more. She was also so delightful. We started off with o’banbiniello it was nothing I have ever tasted before. The types of ingredients paired with the meat of the meal were unexpected but tasteful! We asked what white wines would go with our meal and the cook picked a nice white wine for us, 2016 Marche. Your meal comes with a soup or salad. We ordered a salad that was dressed just right but nothing out of the ordinary of a typical house salad. We ordered mahi mahi al pistachio and the cerbia and capesante piccata. OMG both meals were the perfect amount. We were busting out of our pants while eating these. The piccata was tangy and had spice. The white wine lemon sauce was everything! Very tasty. The mahi mahi was perfectly cooked and full of flavor! We wanted dessert because my boyfriend never passes it up even though there was no way of fitting it. The waitress said she will show us. Now.. we were expecting a menu, she came out with a whole tray of desserts. We were so not expecting that. We ended up getting a tiramisu that MELTED in my mouth and two different chocolate cakes. They have a pastry shop. You MUST GO. I noticed the chef came out to check on every table. His name is Antonio SO KIND. I CANNOT SAY IT ENOUGH. He is very hard working and takes pride in his work. He is extremely passionate about what he does and it speaks through his knowledge about his ingredients and where they are sourced, what it’s supposed to look and feel like. Although we did not try their pasta he told us their pasta is home made so we will make sure we will be back. Especially for a cooking class! They teach how to make fresh mozzarella and pasta! A true gem of a place. Thank you for your hospitality we will be back and be sure to recommend.