(WARNING PRICEY BLAND FOOD) Pulito Osteria offers a warm atmosphere with an impressive bar program. Charles, the bar manager, stood out for his knowledge of the seasonal menu and the chef’s commitment to using local produce. His recommendations and the overall beverage menu were a highlight of the evening. However, after I told him the chicken was under seasoned, he insulted the south by saying food here is overly seasoned and that we don’t understand seasoning. While rambling on he offered to bring salt insinuating that’s all the seasoning we know. I rejected the offer. Charles (the bar manager) was overly bragging about the items on the menu which ultimately fell short. Learn to recommend without over selling because my palate was disappointed. For food, the menu offers variety, but execution was hit-or-miss. I started with the Pork & Ricotta Meatballs (tomato gravy, parmesan). While the meatballs themselves were very dense, the tomato gravy delivered ok flavor and balance. For my entrée, I had the Roasted Chicken (half bird with fine herbs salsa verde). Unfortunately, the lemony salsa verde overwhelmed the dish, the chicken skin was rubbery, and the seasoning fell flat, making this a miss for me. On the side, I tried three offerings: Delta Grind Polenta with Parmesan — by far the best dish of the night. Creamy, rich, and perfectly seasoned. Spicy Fried Potatoes — crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and paired wonderfully with the polenta. Purple Hull Peas with Chili Vinegar — creative, but the flavors didn’t quite come together for me. Overall, the standout here is the bar experience but seating is limited. However, with its extensive beverage list and skilled cocktails, I’d recommend grabbing a seat at the bar to sip and relax. I plan to return to try their scratch-made pastas (hyped by the bar manager), but I’d skip the roasted chicken. Lastly, I recommend reservations for better seating.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Duda C
Pulito is such a gem and my favorite restaurant in Jackson!
The staff is welcoming, the atmosphere with the open kitchen and beautiful bar is stunning, and the food is out of this world.
The linguine is delicious and definitely my go to dish, even though it’s hard to pick with so many incredible options! The delicate squash, spicy fried potatoes, and bread service are also outstanding. Although I’m pregnant, my fiancé has loved every single cocktail he’s ordered!!! So happy this place is in Jackson and excited for many more visits to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Margaret Schwartz
Food was amazing, service was exceptional. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Wilson
Had a wonderful experience here with my family. The tuna crudo was delicious and the bread service was to die for. Will definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Molly Nguyen
I have been going here since their opening in Jan 2023. I feel as if the quality has gone down a bit. I will say the pasta is consistently good. During my last visit, the arancini was undercooked on the inside and the meatballs were room temp when they got to our table. They also have reduced their menu to only having two pizzas now. Their dessert menu also seems to always fall short. I wished they leaned into more traditional italian desserts.
Erin Hicks
The food here is always so good. Their pastas are always delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susie McGinnis
The food was excellent. Every dish from our table of 6 was uniquely delicious. But the most enjoyable part was the lovely, friendly staff.
MICHAEL TODD MUSKOVIN
Perfect stop for lunch. Try the grilled chicken sandwich!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Dale
We had a wonderful experience. The ambiance is great - it’s a beautifully decorated space and the seating is very comfortable. I love the layout and we could see the kitchen from our booth, which was cool. The staff is super friendly! We ordered the meatball appetizer, the bread service, four pasta dishes, the steak, broccoli side, greens, Caesar salad and cocktails. Everything was delicious, but the Caesar salad and steak stood out. The steak was a PERFECTLY cooked medium rare and a great size. My husband said it was as good, if not better, than his favorite steak place in Ridgeland. ;)
Just a warning, it is higher end and the prices do reflect that. The portions are on the smaller side, but the quality is incredible. I’d love to see them throw in a few more less expensive pieces of bread to bulk up the bread service and make you feel like you are getting a little more bang for your buck. But that’s the most constructive/critical thing I could think of! They are super organized, friendly, fast and provide a great experience start to finish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Dyer
As a first generation Italian American who was fortunate enough to grow up with my Nonna’s cooking, I was absolutely blown away by the authenticity and depth of flavor in every bite. The arancini transported me straight back to my childhood, and the Bolognese, it was easily the best I’ve had since my Nonna passed. The staff was warm and welcoming, and our host, Trailer, was truly exceptional. This place is a gem. 10/10 would recommend without hesitation. 👌
I fully realize that there can always be a “bad night”, but we won’t be going back. Table of 9, no waiter contact for >10 minutes. Appetizers arrived at about 40 minutes and were very good, but also were the only interesting part of the meal. Four of the 9 guests didn’t finish their entree (arrived at 90 minutes after ~15-20 minutes of dead time after appetizers) because of excessive salt flavor (and I love salt as much as anyone). Prices were average for this fare. Waiter seemed stressed waiting a large table and others, never smiled.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Dominic Bethel
Visiting from out of town, pulito was recommended to us. Ended up eating here 4 times it was that good. Each night we did family style and never once had a bad dish! Charles and his team in the bar did a killer job on drinks. I’d bet this restaurant is this best in Mississippi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James M
I had their food at an event last night. The food was absolutely amazing. The Service by Jennifer Davis was what really separated it out for. One of the kindest people you would ever meet and extremely helpful. If you have an event I would highly recommend her and this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary Klabunde
The food was prepared simply, with great care and high quality ingredients. The results were amazing. Highly recommend!
(WARNING PRICEY BLAND FOOD) Pulito Osteria offers a warm atmosphere with an impressive bar program. Charles, the bar manager, stood out for his knowledge of the seasonal menu and the chef’s commitment to using local produce. His recommendations and the overall beverage menu were a highlight of the evening. However, after I told him the chicken was under seasoned, he insulted the south by saying food here is overly seasoned and that we don’t understand seasoning. While rambling on he offered to bring salt insinuating that’s all the seasoning we know. I rejected the offer. Charles (the bar manager) was overly bragging about the items on the menu which ultimately fell short. Learn to recommend without over selling because my palate was disappointed. For food, the menu offers variety, but execution was hit-or-miss. I started with the Pork & Ricotta Meatballs (tomato gravy, parmesan). While the meatballs themselves were very dense, the tomato gravy delivered ok flavor and balance. For my entrée, I had the Roasted Chicken (half bird with fine herbs salsa verde). Unfortunately, the lemony salsa verde overwhelmed the dish, the chicken skin was rubbery, and the seasoning fell flat, making this a miss for me.
On the side, I tried three offerings:
Delta Grind Polenta with Parmesan — by far the best dish of the night. Creamy, rich, and perfectly seasoned.
Spicy Fried Potatoes — crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and paired wonderfully with the polenta.
Purple Hull Peas with Chili Vinegar — creative, but the flavors didn’t quite come together for me.
Overall, the standout here is the bar experience but seating is limited. However, with its extensive beverage list and skilled cocktails, I’d recommend grabbing a seat at the bar to sip and relax. I plan to return to try their scratch-made pastas (hyped by the bar manager), but I’d skip the roasted chicken. Lastly, I recommend reservations for better seating.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Pulito is such a gem and my favorite restaurant in Jackson!
The staff is welcoming, the atmosphere with the open kitchen and beautiful bar is stunning, and the food is out of this world.
The linguine is delicious and definitely my go to dish, even though it’s hard to pick with so many incredible options! The delicate squash, spicy fried potatoes, and bread service are also outstanding. Although I’m pregnant, my fiancé has loved every single cocktail he’s ordered!!! So happy this place is in Jackson and excited for many more visits to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was amazing, service was exceptional. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a wonderful experience here with my family. The tuna crudo was delicious and the bread service was to die for. Will definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been going here since their opening in Jan 2023. I feel as if the quality has gone down a bit. I will say the pasta is consistently good. During my last visit, the arancini was undercooked on the inside and the meatballs were room temp when they got to our table. They also have reduced their menu to only having two pizzas now. Their dessert menu also seems to always fall short. I wished they leaned into more traditional italian desserts.
The food here is always so good. Their pastas are always delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was excellent. Every dish from our table of 6 was uniquely delicious. But the most enjoyable part was the lovely, friendly staff.
Perfect stop for lunch. Try the grilled chicken sandwich!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a wonderful experience. The ambiance is great - it’s a beautifully decorated space and the seating is very comfortable. I love the layout and we could see the kitchen from our booth, which was cool. The staff is super friendly! We ordered the meatball appetizer, the bread service, four pasta dishes, the steak, broccoli side, greens, Caesar salad and cocktails. Everything was delicious, but the Caesar salad and steak stood out. The steak was a PERFECTLY cooked medium rare and a great size. My husband said it was as good, if not better, than his favorite steak place in Ridgeland. ;)
Just a warning, it is higher end and the prices do reflect that. The portions are on the smaller side, but the quality is incredible. I’d love to see them throw in a few more less expensive pieces of bread to bulk up the bread service and make you feel like you are getting a little more bang for your buck. But that’s the most constructive/critical thing I could think of! They are super organized, friendly, fast and provide a great experience start to finish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As a first generation Italian American who was fortunate enough to grow up with my Nonna’s cooking, I was absolutely blown away by the authenticity and depth of flavor in every bite. The arancini transported me straight back to my childhood, and the Bolognese, it was easily the best I’ve had since my Nonna passed. The staff was warm and welcoming, and our host, Trailer, was truly exceptional. This place is a gem. 10/10 would recommend without hesitation. 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I fully realize that there can always be a “bad night”, but we won’t be going back. Table of 9, no waiter contact for >10 minutes. Appetizers arrived at about 40 minutes and were very good, but also were the only interesting part of the meal. Four of the 9 guests didn’t finish their entree (arrived at 90 minutes after ~15-20 minutes of dead time after appetizers) because of excessive salt flavor (and I love salt as much as anyone). Prices were average for this fare. Waiter seemed stressed waiting a large table and others, never smiled.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Visiting from out of town, pulito was recommended to us. Ended up eating here 4 times it was that good. Each night we did family style and never once had a bad dish! Charles and his team in the bar did a killer job on drinks. I’d bet this restaurant is this best in Mississippi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had their food at an event last night. The food was absolutely amazing. The Service by Jennifer Davis was what really separated it out for. One of the kindest people you would ever meet and extremely helpful. If you have an event I would highly recommend her and this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was prepared simply, with great care and high quality ingredients. The results were amazing. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
By far the best restaurant in Jackson!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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