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    Amelia's

    3.7 (193 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Intimate
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Linguine Vongole
    Emily W.

    Tucked just off the main road in downtown Gainesville. Everything tastes like a home cooked meal and they have a great wine options. Servers are attentive and pace out the dinner quite nicely. Overall I would say this would be a good place for an early Sunday dinner or a nice date.

    Sarah B.

    We were glad to have made a reservation on open table because the restaurant didn't look full but they were turning people away without a reservation. I'm guessing it was because the were short staffed. We ate outside on a lovely evening and had great service. We shared a delicious bottle of wine and a couple of appetizers- the eggplant rollitini was fabulous!!

    Chloe C.

    Lovely hidden place in GNV that I've been waiting to try for years! The hours are bit odd - opening for reservations only from 5PM to 8:30PM on 5 days a week. But definitely make your way here if you haven't already! The restaurant is more of an upscale Italian place - perfect for a nice date night. Our server was incredible and properly spaced out our dinner between the appetizers and our entrees. The white wine clams were fresh and perfectly cooked. The two pasta dishes we had were well-flavored, but the chicken in the linguine pesto was a bit dryer than I would've liked. Overall, it was a great experience and I'd make a trip back for a nice celebration.

    Lobster ravioli
    Daniel H.

    Just delicious! Okay now that that is out of the way I'll break down the important stuff! Parking: downtown is messy, but there is pay for parking right near by that they will validate your ticket! Make sure to mention it! Seating is plentiful! We went on a Sunday evening and had no problem getting a table an hour out. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, however we chose inside due to terrible Florida heat. Give yourself an extra ten minutes because due to the construction jn the area it took us a second to figure out where it was. The staff were so friendly! Very helpful and happy to help navigate their menu. Cocktails could have used some help which is why I dropped one star on this, the old fashioned was not true and the cosmo was very watered down. The food on the other hand was delicious! We started with bruschetta and my main course was the lobster ravioli, my only complaint was that I wanted more! Everything tasted fantastic We spent approx $50 per person on dinner with one drink each. While their cocktails could use some work (they did have an extensive wine list but we are not wine people) the food was certainly worth the evening spent for dinner with their location. Would come back!!

    Vyshak C.

    For being hyped up as the best Italian restaurant in Gainesville by many people, I was left sadly disappointed. Since Leonardo's 706 closed down during the pandemic I have been searching for solid Italian food in gnv, and I'll have to keep searching. Came in for dinner and ordered a burrata appetizer, eggplant parmigiana, and the lobster ravioli. The burrata was a reasonable size, however was placed on a piece of bread that just left the entire bread soaked and soft by the time we ate it. The lobster ravioli was probably the highlight of the meal for me, it was tasty and the sauce was well made. The eggplant was not bad, but the side of pasta that was given was penne with a splash of house red sauce. The main issue with the main courses was that they came out lukewarm. Finally, to finish off we ordered a tiramisu. They stacked ladyfingers and used a decent bit of whipped cream to hide the fact that the tiramisu piece was maybe 1.5 x 1.5 inches. To pair with our dinner, we ordered a bottle of wine. When it was mentioned that the wine bottle we were served was not the same as was ordered on the menu, we were offered a $6 discount on the bottle price (instead of replacement of the bottle with another wine, etc). I'm not exactly sure what I was looking for, but this level of service was not what I expected. Considering that and the lackluster food, I don't expect to be heading back soon.

    Uma P.

    best part was the service! our waiter was so nice and informative and fast! drinks were good... there wasn't a formal cocktail menu but they definitely made a delicious Cosmo. They have a good selection of beer- some of it local. we got the spinach and artichoke appetizer, it was pretty good, a little watery, mildly on the salty side but not too bad and definitely has some good flavor. it comes with some bread and you get some complementary bread too! we also got the lobster ravioli which was good, not my fav but not bad. but I liked the shrimp Diablo! The portions are amazing and the prices are very reasonable. the entrees also come with a side salad. they provide plenty of food for reasonable prices. It's a great place to bring a date or family. They do have a small bar as well. Tiramisu is homemade and good as well.

    Elieser D.

    I was visiting Gainesville on my way to New Orleans from Miami for a night, so I found this restaurant on Google. It had pretty good reviews, so I went ahead and took the 15-minute drive there. What the reviews online didn't mention about how racist this place was... I walked in into a 1/4" full restaurant, so I requested a table for one, and the lovely gentleman on the front host/server (whatever title he poses) asked me if I had a reservation, so I said no; the server proceeded to tell me he couldn't accommodate me because the restaurant was full. I looked around, and again, 1/4" of the restaurant was seated. When I got to my vehicle, I tried to reserve a table online. To my surprise, there was plenty of time for the same night. I want to think that in this modern age, racism is part of the past, but, in Trump land, we still have discrimination and disgusting people like the server mentioned above. I would do anything in my power to make sure this place shuts down there doors and nobody has to go through this embarrassing moment again.

    Delicious
    Susan D.

    Amelia's is a long time Gainesville local business. You'll find it in a cute cozy courtyard. You'll be able to dine inside or outside. Our server made good recommendations and suggestions We had clams. They were local and delicious. We enjoyed our mains. The grouper was a huge portion. The veal was tender. One dish and the pasta came to the table cold. Our server got things heated up quickly. We were very satisfied at that point. Amelia's has a nice wine list. Lots of options at all price points. There is also a full bar. I'd recommend making reservations.

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    Leadership is rather crass and rude. Food is okay but was better under previous leadership.

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    The food was average, very understaffed. enjoyed the ambiance but for the price it was not worth it.

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