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One of my favorite places for a fancy night out! Make reservations ahead of time as they don't take walk ins and it's super small inside. The atmosphere is really cool and feels like you're in a little house in Spain! We split a bunch of shareables between the 4 of us and there's a ton of vegetarian options which is great for me! Can't leave without getting the tres leches cake.
When I was visiting Jacksonville, I saw 13 Gypsies on Google Maps and just knew I had to check it out. The restaurant is small and cozy with limited seating. There is some bar seating, but reservations are definitely recommended. The menu is unique and delicious. I wasn't drinking that night, but I noticed they have an interesting wine menu as well. Service was very friendly. I loved our server's excitement for the menu. I highly recommend 13 Gypsies and will be returning whenever I'm in Jacksonville.
Very cute and intimate restaurant! Limited seating so definitely recommend making reservations. Had dinner here and everything was delicious and cooked with quality ingredients. They also had great vegetarian options. My friend and I shared everything as it is tapas style and meant to be shared. We ordered the House Made Ricotta with peasant bread, Zanahorias (spiced carrot cold dish), butter braised cabbage and the daily risotto. Our favorite was the cabbage dish. Super flavorful and loaded with spices which we loved. Risotto was good but seemed a tiny bit undercooked and very cheese forward. We also shared the cheesecake (very small portion) which was good but was missing the graham cracker crust. Would've been better with it for sure. The only real negative was that every time someone went to the bathroom, the door would open and close and you could smell the (not great) bathroom smell. It would go away eventually but not great experience when eating food. Otherwise, overall great food, good service and would go again to try other dishes! Just maybe ask for the table furthest from the bathroom! ;)
I made reservations for me and my friends, five was the max allowed, with 8 PM as the only available time slot for a party this size. We arrived a little early and our table was ready. We sat in front of the The Last Supper portrait. My friends and I felt so comfortable and the music and decor helped set a groovy vibe. We ordered almost everything on the menu. We started off with the tomato and cucumber salad with couscous, citronette, dill whipped feta and pickled red onion. This dish was tasty, healthy and the veggies were fresh. We had the peasant bread, which was soft yet crisp on the crust. Then came the house made chorizo so properly prepared with honey, sauteed pear and warm spiced dates. You must eat the chorizo with a little taste of everything on the plate! The combo is splendid! Then my favorite dish of the night arrived, butter braised cabbage made with brown butter and house kimchi paste. The cabbage was carefully cooked to perfection! The lovely taste was hard to describe because I've never tasted anything like it. This is a must try! Next up were the chicken meatballs topped with candied jalapenos and chili-ginger agrodolce (sweet and sour Italian sauce). So juicy and deliscious! Then we were served Roman style gnocchi made with beef, mushroom stock and utter pecorino (sheep's milk cheese). This cheesy rich dish was surprising. When I saw it I didn't know what to expect. But goodness is what I got! The house made ricotta was light and fluffy like a cloud. Loved this dish! It was made with smoked honey and served with grilled peasant bread. Then I tasted the octopus, which was deliscious! Only three of the five at the table would try it. The other two don't know what they were missing lol! We tasted all three desserts, cheesecake, tres leches and a peasant bread pudding. All were delectable, but the tres leches was the best. The best I've EVER had! Our server Andrew was friendly and helped all of us decide on our drink of choice. He kept our waters full and checked on us regularly. I am already thinking about making another reservation. There were some items I didn't get to try and others I wish to have again and again and again!
I have eaten here numerous times through the first owner and the current owner and chef, just a tremendous jewel, located on Stockton Street in the heart of old Riverside, this tapas restaurant has always outstanding food, our server Andrew, who has been at the establishment for a long time, while on the road, performing as a musician, provides tremendous service, knows the menu, and will guide you to excellent choices. They have a limited wine selection, all good, but I recommend you bringing your favorite Rioja and pay the minimal corkage fee. They have only seven tables. Reservations are a must.!!! a beautiful bathroom I must comment on!
Please forgive my pics, it's definitely more of a dimly lit, date-night vibe, so they aren't the best, but I hope they are able to convey the explosion of flavors, at least a little! First off, this place is tiny, I doubt they even seat 40, so reservations are a must. I admit, I wasn't aware of the policy and wandered in without one, late on a Thursday night, after a workshop at the Cummer. They were kind enough to let me grab a seat at the bar, but that was definitely a one off. As someone who is practically allergic to planning, having to make reservations, IN ADVANCE - GASP! may be difficult for me, but completely worth it I prefer to eat tapas style, because I enjoy having a few bites of a number of different things with varied flavors and textures, but since I was on my own, I was a bit limited with how much I could order and eat. I got the zanahorias, an absolute flavor bomb, with raw carrot ribbons, saturated in vinegar, olive oil and Moroccan spices, topped with sweet sultanas and crunchy almonds for contrast and the freshness of cilantro. Then I moved on to the tomato and cucumber salad, served over a dill whipped cheese, garnished with coucous, sprigs of dill and pickled onions. I think I should have had it come out first, because it was light and fresh and lovely, but didn't hold up to the intensity of flavors of the zahorias. I also would have liked just a little bit of sea salt to sprinkle over the tomatoes, but that's just a personal preference. Lastly, I got the shrimp pil-pil, which is usually offered as an octopus dish, but was being served with shrimp that night. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and I basically wanted an entire loaf of their homemade baguette to soak up all that garlicky oil, but my absolute favorite thing was that bright, lemony aioli. It reminded me of a dish that I had in Nice years ago and made me question why I don't put aioli on everything. I was too full to get dessert, but I'm looking forward to going back, hopefully with a group, so I can try more of the menu.
13 Gypsies is a small, cool tapas and small plates shop located in the Riverside area of Jacksonville, conveniently located next to one of my favorite bike shops, Zen Cog. They have been under my "to-try" list for quite some time now and that moment finally came. TIP: Book ahead and make reservations before you come here or else you will get turned down. Now let's talk about food. Their menu is pretty simple. I came here with a group of 4 and we ordered the following to try. My thoughts... - Spanish Pork Mojo Skewers (2/5): Good flavors, blends well with the dip provided. But it felt like I was eating more pork fat than meat - Cucumber & Tomato Salad (5/5): A well rounded, delicious dish. Makes you wanna lick the plate clean. - Mongolian Beef (5/5): Delicious all around. It was still delicious even if not dipped in the sauce provided - Curry Cauliflower (2/5): Three cauliflower pieces for $14. Thaaaat's it!?!?! Enough said. Nice curry flavor though. - Butter Braised Cabbage (2/5): I don't mind eating cabbage but I wasn't feeling this one. It was meh Rissoto (4/5): It tasted like a risotto version of mac n cheese, and I like mac n cheese Service (5/5): Tiffany was our server and she was very attentive. In summary, I do not mind eating tapas or small plates, but if I am going to pay the tapas/small plates prices, the quality & taste better back it up. That didn't happen for me and my palate. I wish I had a better experience. I wanted to love it but all in all, it was just okay to me.
Not your typical Tapas menu, but we loved it and enjoyed everything we had. Very good service, but it is a very small restaurant and things are just a tad rushed. We tried many plates and our waiter did a nice job of coursing them out. Hard to say if we had a favorite, but I would recommend the Roman Gnocchi, Croquettes and it is worth ordering the bread to enjoy all the delicious sauces in many of the dishes. Our waiter even brought us an extra dish to enjoy on the house. Keep in mind that they serve beer and wine only, no mixed cocktails. Come with an open mind, be adventurous and enjoy!
13 Gypsies has been on my list to visit. Read so many good reviews from my fellow Yelpers so I couldn't wait to try them. As expected, the place is small and very intimate. I think 5-6 tables only with a bar. Having browsed their menu several times, I knew what I wanted to try. Theirs is tapas style and we were a group of 4, so we shared everything. We ordered Cucumber Tomato Salad, Spanish Pork Mojo Skewers, Cauliflower in Curry Sauce, Butter Braised Cabbage, Risotto and Mongolian Beef. We each got a skewer of the pork and the beef, and they are definitively the dish that stood out. Savory and delicious! However, the rest of the dishes were just okay, I was expecting an explosion of flavors and they were just underwhelming. Taste for me is subjective, so I would still encourage everyone to visit this place.
13 Gypsies is a super small tapas style restaurant and a must try! Reservations are definitely needed. The last time I went there were three of us and we ordered 11 items- we all felt like it was one too many and were full by the time the last one arrived. I always recommend their risotto- consistently good! I would get a mix from their menu- they have it separated into hot, cold, and skewers and there are great offerings in each category.
Omg the food here is to die for! I finally got a reservation and I regret not going sooner! The service was great and feels personally since there's only 6 tables and hardly anyone new comes in while you're dinning. The room is so cute and decorated with Catholic icons, which we loved! We had the bread, potatoes, Mongolian beef, risotto and squid! I can't wait to go back! 10/10 recommend for a romantic dinner!
Okay.... WOOOOOWWWWW!!!!!!!! It has been over a year since I have written a review and I swear on everything I love this place forced me to write my first one of the year I am screaming ! I've known of this gem for over about a decade and never got the chance to try it until today and to say the least- I feel beyond blessed to have tried this luxurious food in my lifetime I'm genuinely speechless right now! Could not even leave the restaurant before writing this review ! Tiffany was our lovely server and the hugest kudos to chef Howard and Kevan !! The textures and flavors of everything could not have been more on point and now I have a genuine understanding of how this tiny place on this busy corner of Jacksonville Florida has attained its loyal customers for the past 17 years ! We literally licked each plate clean!! I told them I will be like a stray cat outside in the back from now on
Upon arriving in downtown Jacksonville it was obvious Mi Amante was ready for a nice dinner. I had my hopes up to try the well reviewed 13 Gypsies. It was too late for reservations; I'd have to rely on my charm and good looks. Turns out neither of those were going to work. Seems they had a large party coming in and there wouldn't be space for us. I moved onto plan b...begging and pity. Explained that it was our first night in town and we'd take anything including outside if they would reconsider. BINGO! We took a small table outside and were introduced to our server Tiffany. Tiffany was very helpful to a couple of newbies. She told us two people would probably chow down up to 7 plates. Apparently we'll need to up our game; we tapped out after 5. There was nothing ordered that we didn't enjoy. We ordered a bottle of Calazul Albarino, light and refreshing and would be a great palate cleanser in between dishes. Not necessarily the in correct order we feasted on cured meats and peasant bread, mushroom sevilla (OMG this was so good we would've licked the bowl clean if it wasn't our first visit and didn't want to look like heathens), house made chorizo with sauteed pear, pork meatballs, and a "roman" style gnocchi (completely different interpretation than we've ever had but Tiffany told us what to expect...and they were the best pillow like cheesy goodness). We tried to get pictures of everything but that gnocchi was so damn good we forgot. Thank you 13 Gypsies for accommodating us on our first evening. We will definitely return before leaving town and bring friends. More people at the table should mean a larger amount of plates we can try!
2 months ago
An exceptional dining experience from start to finish! The service was absolutely amazing--warm, attentive, and knowledgeable without ever feeling intrusive. Every dish was thoughtfully created, with unique combinations and creative presentations that made each course exciting. Most impressive was how well-balanced the flavors were; every ingredient complemented the others perfectly without anything overpowering the dish. The gnocchi was my favorite dish! You can truly taste the care and creativity that goes into the food. A memorable meal with outstanding service--I highly recommend it! The location is small and casual so be sure to have a reservation. read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
We dined in on a reservation and were seated right away. The restaurant is cozy with just a few tables. We tried the house made ricotta, Mongolian beef, mushroom Sevilla, butter braised cabbage, crispy potatoes, seasonal risotto and the special which was a miso shrimp pasta. We finished off the meal with a tres leche cake. To say we cleaned every plate is an understatement. Everything was exceptional. The service was attentive and friendly. We definitely enjoyed the entire experience and look forward to our next dining experience here. read more
4 months ago
One of my favorite places for a fancy night out! Make reservations ahead of time as they don't take walk ins and it's super small inside. The atmosphere is really cool and feels like you're in a little house in Spain! We split a bunch of shareables between the 4 of us and there's a ton of vegetarian options which is great for me! Can't leave without getting the tres leches cake. read more
1 year ago
When I was visiting Jacksonville, I saw 13 Gypsies on Google Maps and just knew I had to check it out. The restaurant is small and cozy with limited seating. There is some bar seating, but reservations are definitely recommended. The menu is unique and delicious. I wasn't drinking that night, but I noticed they have an interesting wine menu as well. Service was very friendly. I loved our server's excitement for the menu. I highly recommend 13 Gypsies and will be returning whenever I'm in Jacksonville. read more
Very cute and intimate restaurant! Limited seating so definitely recommend making reservations. Had dinner here and everything was delicious and cooked with quality ingredients. They also had great vegetarian options. My friend and I shared everything as it is tapas style and meant to be shared. We ordered the House Made Ricotta with peasant bread, Zanahorias (spiced carrot cold dish), butter braised cabbage and the daily risotto. Our favorite was the cabbage dish. Super flavorful and loaded with spices which we loved. Risotto was good but seemed a tiny bit undercooked and very cheese forward. We also shared the cheesecake (very small portion) which was good but was missing the graham cracker crust. Would've been better with it for sure. The only real negative was that every time someone went to the bathroom, the door would open and close and you could smell the (not great) bathroom smell. It would go away eventually but not great experience when eating food. Otherwise, overall great food, good service and would go again to try other dishes! Just maybe ask for the table furthest from the bathroom! ;) read more
2 years ago
I made reservations for me and my friends, five was the max allowed, with 8 PM as the only available time slot for a party this size. We arrived a little early and our table was ready. We sat in front of the The Last Supper portrait. My friends and I felt so comfortable and the music and decor helped set a groovy vibe. We ordered almost everything on the menu. We started off with the tomato and cucumber salad with couscous, citronette, dill whipped feta and pickled red onion. This dish was tasty, healthy and the veggies were fresh. We had the peasant bread, which was soft yet crisp on the crust. Then came the house made chorizo so properly prepared with honey, sauteed pear and warm spiced dates. You must eat the chorizo with a little taste of everything on the plate! The combo is splendid! Then my favorite dish of the night arrived, butter braised cabbage made with brown butter and house kimchi paste. The cabbage was carefully cooked to perfection! The lovely taste was hard to describe because I've never tasted anything like it. This is a must try! Next up were the chicken meatballs topped with candied jalapenos and chili-ginger agrodolce (sweet and sour Italian sauce). So juicy and deliscious! Then we were served Roman style gnocchi made with beef, mushroom stock and utter pecorino (sheep's milk cheese). This cheesy rich dish was surprising. When I saw it I didn't know what to expect. But goodness is what I got! The house made ricotta was light and fluffy like a cloud. Loved this dish! It was made with smoked honey and served with grilled peasant bread. Then I tasted the octopus, which was deliscious! Only three of the five at the table would try it. The other two don't know what they were missing lol! We tasted all three desserts, cheesecake, tres leches and a peasant bread pudding. All were delectable, but the tres leches was the best. The best I've EVER had! Our server Andrew was friendly and helped all of us decide on our drink of choice. He kept our waters full and checked on us regularly. I am already thinking about making another reservation. There were some items I didn't get to try and others I wish to have again and again and again! read more
4 months ago
I have eaten here numerous times through the first owner and the current owner and chef, just a tremendous jewel, located on Stockton Street in the heart of old Riverside, this tapas restaurant has always outstanding food, our server Andrew, who has been at the establishment for a long time, while on the road, performing as a musician, provides tremendous service, knows the menu, and will guide you to excellent choices. They have a limited wine selection, all good, but I recommend you bringing your favorite Rioja and pay the minimal corkage fee. They have only seven tables. Reservations are a must.!!! a beautiful bathroom I must comment on! read more
Please forgive my pics, it's definitely more of a dimly lit, date-night vibe, so they aren't the best, but I hope they are able to convey the explosion of flavors, at least a little! First off, this place is tiny, I doubt they even seat 40, so reservations are a must. I admit, I wasn't aware of the policy and wandered in without one, late on a Thursday night, after a workshop at the Cummer. They were kind enough to let me grab a seat at the bar, but that was definitely a one off. As someone who is practically allergic to planning, having to make reservations, IN ADVANCE - GASP! may be difficult for me, but completely worth it I prefer to eat tapas style, because I enjoy having a few bites of a number of different things with varied flavors and textures, but since I was on my own, I was a bit limited with how much I could order and eat. I got the zanahorias, an absolute flavor bomb, with raw carrot ribbons, saturated in vinegar, olive oil and Moroccan spices, topped with sweet sultanas and crunchy almonds for contrast and the freshness of cilantro. Then I moved on to the tomato and cucumber salad, served over a dill whipped cheese, garnished with coucous, sprigs of dill and pickled onions. I think I should have had it come out first, because it was light and fresh and lovely, but didn't hold up to the intensity of flavors of the zahorias. I also would have liked just a little bit of sea salt to sprinkle over the tomatoes, but that's just a personal preference. Lastly, I got the shrimp pil-pil, which is usually offered as an octopus dish, but was being served with shrimp that night. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and I basically wanted an entire loaf of their homemade baguette to soak up all that garlicky oil, but my absolute favorite thing was that bright, lemony aioli. It reminded me of a dish that I had in Nice years ago and made me question why I don't put aioli on everything. I was too full to get dessert, but I'm looking forward to going back, hopefully with a group, so I can try more of the menu. read more
13 Gypsies is a small, cool tapas and small plates shop located in the Riverside area of Jacksonville, conveniently located next to one of my favorite bike shops, Zen Cog. They have been under my "to-try" list for quite some time now and that moment finally came. TIP: Book ahead and make reservations before you come here or else you will get turned down. Now let's talk about food. Their menu is pretty simple. I came here with a group of 4 and we ordered the following to try. My thoughts... - Spanish Pork Mojo Skewers (2/5): Good flavors, blends well with the dip provided. But it felt like I was eating more pork fat than meat - Cucumber & Tomato Salad (5/5): A well rounded, delicious dish. Makes you wanna lick the plate clean. - Mongolian Beef (5/5): Delicious all around. It was still delicious even if not dipped in the sauce provided - Curry Cauliflower (2/5): Three cauliflower pieces for $14. Thaaaat's it!?!?! Enough said. Nice curry flavor though. - Butter Braised Cabbage (2/5): I don't mind eating cabbage but I wasn't feeling this one. It was meh Rissoto (4/5): It tasted like a risotto version of mac n cheese, and I like mac n cheese Service (5/5): Tiffany was our server and she was very attentive. In summary, I do not mind eating tapas or small plates, but if I am going to pay the tapas/small plates prices, the quality & taste better back it up. That didn't happen for me and my palate. I wish I had a better experience. I wanted to love it but all in all, it was just okay to me. read more
2 years ago
Not your typical Tapas menu, but we loved it and enjoyed everything we had. Very good service, but it is a very small restaurant and things are just a tad rushed. We tried many plates and our waiter did a nice job of coursing them out. Hard to say if we had a favorite, but I would recommend the Roman Gnocchi, Croquettes and it is worth ordering the bread to enjoy all the delicious sauces in many of the dishes. Our waiter even brought us an extra dish to enjoy on the house. Keep in mind that they serve beer and wine only, no mixed cocktails. Come with an open mind, be adventurous and enjoy! read more
13 Gypsies has been on my list to visit. Read so many good reviews from my fellow Yelpers so I couldn't wait to try them. As expected, the place is small and very intimate. I think 5-6 tables only with a bar. Having browsed their menu several times, I knew what I wanted to try. Theirs is tapas style and we were a group of 4, so we shared everything. We ordered Cucumber Tomato Salad, Spanish Pork Mojo Skewers, Cauliflower in Curry Sauce, Butter Braised Cabbage, Risotto and Mongolian Beef. We each got a skewer of the pork and the beef, and they are definitively the dish that stood out. Savory and delicious! However, the rest of the dishes were just okay, I was expecting an explosion of flavors and they were just underwhelming. Taste for me is subjective, so I would still encourage everyone to visit this place. read more
13 Gypsies is a super small tapas style restaurant and a must try! Reservations are definitely needed. The last time I went there were three of us and we ordered 11 items- we all felt like it was one too many and were full by the time the last one arrived. I always recommend their risotto- consistently good! I would get a mix from their menu- they have it separated into hot, cold, and skewers and there are great offerings in each category. read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
Omg the food here is to die for! I finally got a reservation and I regret not going sooner! The service was great and feels personally since there's only 6 tables and hardly anyone new comes in while you're dinning. The room is so cute and decorated with Catholic icons, which we loved! We had the bread, potatoes, Mongolian beef, risotto and squid! I can't wait to go back! 10/10 recommend for a romantic dinner! read more
Okay.... WOOOOOWWWWW!!!!!!!! It has been over a year since I have written a review and I swear on everything I love this place forced me to write my first one of the year I am screaming ! I've known of this gem for over about a decade and never got the chance to try it until today and to say the least- I feel beyond blessed to have tried this luxurious food in my lifetime I'm genuinely speechless right now! Could not even leave the restaurant before writing this review ! Tiffany was our lovely server and the hugest kudos to chef Howard and Kevan !! The textures and flavors of everything could not have been more on point and now I have a genuine understanding of how this tiny place on this busy corner of Jacksonville Florida has attained its loyal customers for the past 17 years ! We literally licked each plate clean!! I told them I will be like a stray cat outside in the back from now on read more
7 months ago
7 months ago
Upon arriving in downtown Jacksonville it was obvious Mi Amante was ready for a nice dinner. I had my hopes up to try the well reviewed 13 Gypsies. It was too late for reservations; I'd have to rely on my charm and good looks. Turns out neither of those were going to work. Seems they had a large party coming in and there wouldn't be space for us. I moved onto plan b...begging and pity. Explained that it was our first night in town and we'd take anything including outside if they would reconsider. BINGO! We took a small table outside and were introduced to our server Tiffany. Tiffany was very helpful to a couple of newbies. She told us two people would probably chow down up to 7 plates. Apparently we'll need to up our game; we tapped out after 5. There was nothing ordered that we didn't enjoy. We ordered a bottle of Calazul Albarino, light and refreshing and would be a great palate cleanser in between dishes. Not necessarily the in correct order we feasted on cured meats and peasant bread, mushroom sevilla (OMG this was so good we would've licked the bowl clean if it wasn't our first visit and didn't want to look like heathens), house made chorizo with sauteed pear, pork meatballs, and a "roman" style gnocchi (completely different interpretation than we've ever had but Tiffany told us what to expect...and they were the best pillow like cheesy goodness). We tried to get pictures of everything but that gnocchi was so damn good we forgot. Thank you 13 Gypsies for accommodating us on our first evening. We will definitely return before leaving town and bring friends. More people at the table should mean a larger amount of plates we can try! read more
Everything I expected and more. I love 13 Gypsies, the Decor, the service, and the food - all so interesting and top-notch. I dined solo on a Saturday evening and tried so many delicious dishes that were expertly prepared and had amazing service and recommendations to top it off. I will continue to return and although it's nice to share tapas with a companion it's almost better to dine alone and take home leftovers. And the Sangria is delicious! read more
My boyfriend has talked about this restaurant since we started dating and his Mom loves it as well. She was in town so we visited and got there right when they opened at 5. We didn't have any reservations, but they were able to seat us and were very nice. I think they have about 7 or 8 tables in the entire space. The interior decor is perfection and the music was absolutely on point. The service was great and our server answered all of our questions. It is a tapas place so I recommend everyone ordering 2 dishes and then you get more variety. The ambience and service are great. The food for me was good, but some things just weren't for me. We ordered the peasant bread, From the Chamber, Mongolian beef skewers, mojo skewers, gnudi, roasted crimini mushrooms, and 2 of the tomato and cucumber salads. The bread and Mongolian beef skewers were my favorite. I can't remember what it was - Either the dry cured meat or the gnudi, but something tasted really strongly of fennel or something adjacent and overwhelmed my palate a bit. My boyfriend and his Mom both loved the salad. He also loved the Cabernet Sauvignon - I think they normally have a blackberry one on the menu, but it wasn't available that night so hopefully in the future! I want to go back soon for a date night and try a few more things from the menu and update my review. For the price, I would like some more texture on some of the plates and some varied flavors, but I greatly appreciate the simplicity. Once again, the service was amazing and I will definitely go back. read more
1 year ago
The waiter helped with any questions we had. He was not on top of his game because he had to ask for us to repeat our order. We ordered Brussel Sprouts, Octopus, Mushrooms, and Gnocchi Pasta. The restaurant is decorated as if we are in an older restaurant. read more
This is not a place to eat a dinner but it's a place to have a experience that allows food to add to the evening that you are having with a loved one or with special friends It's a place for exploration of taste with gourmet tapas and bottles of wine. It's a place to share food, moments and make memories. Birthdays and anniversary can be seen nightly at 13Gypsies because it's a place for celebration. I sat with my close friends in honor of their Birthday month for 2 of them. Being foodies we so enjoy pallette fashion and this was a top choice. We ordered plate after plate . Ricotta was our first choice with the tomato and cucumber salad. Mongolian beef came on a skewer with the soy honey sauce on the side and a chicken thigh on a skewer. Pork Crocquetts were House special and a true delight based on top of a lovely lemon aioli that had to be cleaned off the plate as it so good. Had to have 2 orders of the Mushroom Seville with the scrumptious goat cheese bread. Mmmmm And after some wine tastings. Sangria..House made and a bottle of Flavium their wine offering from Spain made perfect pairings with our feast. You can bring your own wine also there is $15 corkage fee.We did both..( no judgment. LOL. My friends can hold their adult beverages lol) The place is intimate and perfect for conversations and even some hand holding. Chef knows his stuff and his vision is clear. 13 Gypsies is different in a Old Spain good way and.. As I left. I looked back at the place now darkened as we stayed till closing and I think..tonight ..it was special. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
2 years ago
I will start with these wise words from one of the few I highly respect in Yelp world... **Before dining, I recommend looking at the menu online. I also recommend not skimping due to price. The spread here is nothing shy of outstanding. If you are cheap, don't come here.** - Matt C I am also breaking my rule of not reviewing after just one visit. What they serve here is THAT GOOD!! It's probably over a decade ago since I have been this thoroughly satisfied from a meal. I wish I had the eloquence to describe the first bite of each dish but, alas, I don't...so you only get my jibber jabber Cauliflower - sautéed with curry sauce and sweet peas - THE BEST Cauliflower dish I have ever tasted! Butter Braised Cabbage - quarter cabbage braised in brown butter and house kimchi paste - surprise hit of the night **it's got some heat** Roasted Crimini Mushrooms - with garlic, rosemary, saffron aioli and sauteed kale - we didn't order this one but was brought to our table in error. Tiffany (our lovely server) said "don't you love happy accidents?" - happy and TASTY accident indeed!! **complimentary** Those were the standouts for the night, it does not mean the rest were not great, just became the supporting cast :) Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts - with cabrales sauce and roasted almonds-usual go-to but tremendously overshadowed by the Cauliflower and Cabbage tonight. Chicken Croquetas - shredded chicken, sofrito, bechamel, lemon aioli. Spanish Pork Mojo - served w house cultured cream. Mongolian Beef - served w honey-soy dipping sauce. Grilled Housemade Peasant Bread - served w spanish olive oil, sea salt, black pepper. Tip - Order the Cauliflower and Butter Braised Cabbage plus the Grilled Housemade Peasant Bread - you won't regret it. read more
"Tapas is a celebration of life." This quote from Jose Andres Puerta is a true statement of my experience at 13 Gypsies. Even though it was just my party and I upon our arrival this afternoon, the quality of the small dishes (tapas) was delightful and worth sharing - quite similar to life, itself. We ordered the Risotto (selection of the day,) House Made Ricotta with house-bread, the Roman-style Gnocchi (which was my tapas order,) and a bit of gnoci (which I think that is how it was worded on the menu as their miniature bites of gnocchi.) My party and I enjoyed our amazing tapas amongst each other. As well as a glass of Berola for each of us because I heard a glass of red wine a day keeps the doctor away.... no? But, it does sound tempting, right? LOL! The waitress/bartender was amazing, attentive, welcoming, and highly knowledgeable of their menu options. One thing about her character that stood out (to me) was the way she greeted and attended to another party (that obviously had reservations) as if there was a restaurant full of guest. Instead of saying, "Just have a seat anywhere!" In which I have experienced the "just have a seat" attitude from waiters or hosts at other restaurants, previously. Overall, I can't believe I've passed by this location numerous of times. I've even worked in a office a few blocks away when I first moved to Jacksonville still haven't visited until a couple of years later - to date. Wish I had more photos to share but, the quality time spent with my friends and favorite designer overpowered my foodie moments. LOL! I just couldn't pass up the "foodie" of how huge their Roman-style Gnocchi are. They remind me of huge Roman columns but not quite as huge in "food-time" (real-time.) read more
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Cool spot for tapas and drinks in Riverside. The restaurant is small so definitely have a reservation just to be safe. You definitely get the Spanish-tile kitchen and hand-crafted dishes feel when you dine here. I would definitely recommend this place for their eclectic dishes and rotating menu. We got the risotto of the day, garlic shrimp, Vietnamese meatballs, pork meatballs, and pan seared cod. The risotto was a great combination of flavors and texture: soft and creamy with a hint of lime. I understand why this is one of their most popular dishes. The Vietnamese meatballs were also delicious with contrasting spice and sweetness levels. The other tapas we got were also good but the two aforementioned plates were my favorite. read more
I've meant to come here for years and today was finally the day. I've always enjoyed Spanish food and tapas etc. so this was a great opportunity to share something I've enjoyed with my wife. While I can't say it was a home run, I can certainly say it was very good and that's still great. The mushroom appetizer was delicious, with Spanish olive oil and shaved onions and garlic perfuming some fantastic mushrooms. I loved it with the toasted bread. My wife didn't love it, but I sure did. Next we had albondigas and boy were they fantastic! Garlicky, rich and bright tomato sauce with these perfectly cooked little balls of meaty goodness. The shrimp was so well cooked and so flavorful too. Imagine what scampi wants to be, and this is what you wish you'd get elsewhere. So good! The pork mojo skewers were next and boy howdy, were they nice too. Very strong Spanish flavor on the marinade with lots of cumin, which liked a lot. The cream added a nice balance too. The cheesecake was a bit disappointing, but still decent. I mean, it's still cheesecake, how bad can it be, right? Andrew, our server was very attentive and friendly, and he was so busy. He was running around taking care of every table, so it was really impressive that he was able to keep on top of everything so well. The area is fun, which I liked. There's a cool record store just a few doors down which was amazing and I really enjoyed too. A fun night out and good food. What more can you ask for? read more
Yum, yum and more yum! Just keep the plates coming :) 13 Gypsies is a quaint little Bistro in Riverside. The chef & owner also runs Foo Dog Curry Traders on the same block (also worth a stop). The restaurant is small - but not crowded. They have a limited number of tables so they can concentrate on each one. From our server to the kitchen staff - everyone made sure we had an enjoyable evening. We shared so many plates that I lost track! My favorites were the garlic shrimp, sherried mushrooms, Spanish mojo pork and The Risotto - I could have made an entire meal of the Risotto!! An evening goes from 4 stars to 5 stars with great company - many thanks to Abbey for sharing her special day with us! read more
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