Sad I wanted this long to try them! We had fantastic service out on the patio despite the place…read moregrowing busier by the minute. While the patio is nicely designed and has comfy wicker chairs, the parking lot traffic does take a bit from the ambiance. But hey, how often can I dine outside in Florida without dying of heat or mosquitos or drowning in a downpour. They had a ton of delicious specials going but I like to try places for the first time based on my favorite dishes. However, I can't pass up octopus carpaccio and while it was delicious, the slices stuck to the plate which the waiter attributed to being outside where it warmed up. Next time, calamari for sure! I got the fettuccine bolognese as I'm still chasing a sauce that isn't just ground beef added to marinara. I'm happy to say it's the best bolognaise I've found in Central Florida! Their pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and not overly tomatoey or sweet like most places. It also was fully tossed so it clung to the noodles. Dad was in a pizza mood but was definitely temped by the veal chop special. He ended up with the all in pie and I knew it was a winner when he ate the crust. He's very picky about crust and this hit the mark on texture and taste! So yes, the love this group has for Don Giovanni is real and if you haven't tried it I definitely recommend it!

Great hidden gem Great service…read moreGreat food All home made pastas and amazing preparation

Been a long time since we've been to Mario's. Did not…read moredisappoint with the service and food. Started off with glasses of wine and garlic bread. Bread was hot and very good. Nice sized loaf for the 2 of us. Candyce got the chicken parmesan and I got the Veal parmesan. Nice big pieces with a side pasta Alfredo super creamy and oh so good. Great service Great food. Nice location for dinner.

We've lived in the Daytona Beach area for almost 5 years and have driven by this restaurant…read moremultiple times. One weekday night we decided to try it out, and we're happy we did. First off, the restaurant is a lot larger inside than you would think seeing it from the outside. The colors are warm, the seating either bar, high tables, tables or booths. And, at the end of our dinner the restaurant was full, but it wasn't noisy. All of the staff were very friendly. We were promptly seated in one of the booths and perused the menu. We were offered a choice of bread or garlic bread. We opted for the garlic bread. Soft, warm, with just the right amount of garlic and butter. We started with the stuffed artichoke. I think we would have liked it better if the artichoke were a bit more "meaty." Most of the leaves were just breading with a sliver of artichoke. We were then brought our dinner salads. They were large. Lots of fresh ingredients. You could almost make a meal of just the salad. My husband had the lasagna which came with a meatball, and I had the Mario Combo which includes chicken parmesan and lasagna with a side of spaghetti. The servings were generous and hearty. The sauce very good. I judge Italian restaurants by their sauce, and this one was a nice thick blend of tomatoes and spices. What was interesting is that the spaghetti sauce seemed just a bit sweeter. We needed carryout containers for the leftovers and they packaged them very nicely. Took a star off for the stuffed artichoke which wasn't very flavorful. Also while the food was good, there was something almost sloppy about the presentation. Prices are about right, and you can get a discount if you sit at the bar or on the high tops... We'll come back again... we'll just make sure we're really hungry!

Got seated right away. Server was great and made suggestions …read more I got the crab Alfredo and my wife had Shrimp Alfredo and it was FANTASTIC AND LARGE PORTIONS !! We will be coming back !!

White Pizza Heaven - 5 Stars!…read more Tucked away in the middle of a shopping center, this quaint little spot serves up hands-down one of the best white pizzas I've ever had. The flavor is so incredible that I've gone back more than once in a single week just to get another. The staff are always polite and friendly, the prices are reasonable, and even though we usually do pick-up, the place is consistently busy every time we show up. I'd 100% recommend it to anyone!

There are so many mediocre Italian restaurants in Florida. This is not one of them. My husband and…read moreI stopped in had an appetizer and ordered food to go. Service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious even though I had mine the following day. Ambiance was very pleasant except that our table was very close to the bathrooms. This is a small restaurant and we were walk ins so couldn't be too picky. My only complaint is that they don't have a bar which feels more comfortable when ordering food to go. Overall, an exceptionally good Italian place. We will definitely return whenever in the Ormond area.

We ate a L'Angole the night after Anna's Trattoria in Daytona. What a difference! L'Angole also…read morehas impeccable service and an upscale experience, but it also has the food to match. It's easy to drive by this place, but it's really worth making the reservation or taking a chance to eat there. My Pappardelle was Wow , great! The vodka sauce was so yummy and the pappardelle was obviously house made. I tried some of the other pastas and they were also freshly made. What a difference! The seafood was very fresh. The carpaccio was nicely done and presented, a nice size for 2. The portions ere also generous. I mentioned the service earlier. At this place, they retrieve your used cutlery and plates and replace them after every course. I really like this because I don't like having to lick off my cutlery between courses. Between the white tablecloths, the excellent and attentive service and the freshness of the fare, you really feel welcomed into a bit of Italy. Nice ambiance. The wine list has nice choices at good prices. I had the Chianti at $12. Nice pours too.

It was a chilly Sunday afternoon in January 2024 when we arrived. We were given a nice table right…read moreat the windows. An excellent guitar player was singing nearby, entertaining the diners. We had excellent service and the food was quite good. Though it may have been chilly outside, it was warm and friendly inside.

We have been absent from the Tuscan Grille for a short period of time due to illness but came back…read morethis past week. Mike greeted us at the door and showed us to a very nice table near the bar area. We had no reservation. Our waiter was friendly and most attentive and Ms. Taylor made our cocktails perfectly. Food was outstanding. I had chicken in a cream sauce that you wouldn't believe. My partner had a special veal dish that he couldn't finish (the size of the portion served was humongous and delicious). We will not be that absent again. Had a wonderful evening; talked to the chef and some of the staff - all were very friendly - I don't know why an illness kept us away. I assure you, we will be back!

Food was excellent! There was a problem with my order, but the manger, Nicole made it right!…read moreJustin our server was great too! This is a great addition to the Ormond Beach scene! Come check them out as they continue to develop their menu.They will even cool to order!

Gnocci special with pesto and shrimp was Great! Sadly they were out of lasagna but the papardelle…read morebolognese was very good.

What went well? Everything. My husband and I went here for our 5 year wedding anniversary…read more We were treated amazingly and you could feel how much each and every person working loved the food and the restaurant. The food was amazing, flavors were incredible, and the staff was great. Give this place a try if you havent already! We are already planning to go back!

My husband and I had a wonderful anniversary dinner. Service is impeccable, ambiance is comfortable…read moreand warm and the food is superb. We both had the pasta fagiole soup with was light and fresh. My husband had the rainbow trout and I had the special Spezzatino stew over parpadelle. It was fantastic. Dessert was cheesecake and lemoncello cake. Both delicious. We will be back.

Finally made it to Tiano's Cucina after somehow never trying it despite eating at so many…read morerestaurants nearby, and I'm glad I did. Sat at the bar and Luke took great care of us super knowledgeable, respectful, friendly, and made an excellent Aperol Spritz. The service and hospitality really stood out. I always order meatballs wherever I go, so I'd definitely consider myself a meatball connoisseur, and the meatballs here were honestly really good. I also tried the Chicken Francese for the first time and really enjoyed it --the lemon and garlic flavors were perfect without being overpowering. Everything we had was great, and the atmosphere was one of my favorite parts. Tiano's has a really nice ambience with both indoor and outdoor seating that makes it feel comfortable and inviting.

My sister in law loves Italian food , specifically anything pasta and bread ,Good size restaurant…read morewith a deli + Italian market next Door, I liked the ambiance inside and out they sat us pretty fast, the menu was small but touched all the areas well , plus a Sm wine list . They started us with olive oil in a garlic , mix for dipping pieces of Italian bread, We started with fried calamari, cheese sticks and fried breaded stuffed ravioli shells. The calamari were lightly breaded kind of chewy, cheese sticks and stick's had a nice cheese and bread combination, loved the stuffed fried ravioli. Are entrees were all different, some got stuffed shells, others got Pizza, mind you they have two brick ovens inside. My wife entry was chicken Picada ,chicken breast in a lemon garlic-wine sauce with capers and spaghetti, I had the francese a lightly breaded thin chicken in the same sauce with angel hair pasta same lemon garlic - wine sauce as picata . We both agree that the lemon was too overpowering could not taste the wine though the chicken was well cooked loved egg and flour dipped francese chicken . Service good she kept bringing drinks and was attentive to our needs, they had an open area kitchen And something I always look for the level of cleanliness, and they pass everything looked neat , Also they have a small outdoor sitting area , dint like that there was no nearby parking is 1/2 a block down .

I have never been in love with an ice cube, but here I am still dreaming about the clean subtle…read moretaste of my martini. Such a smart way to chill a drink without watering it down. Bonus points for the colours and addition to mint for flavor. Note on food: biscuits are lovely, chicken fried cauliflower is inspired. Pickles and sauces were sweet and disappointing (but nice of the to supply vinegar for the calamari)

Some dining experiences are transformative. Once in a while you go to a restaurant where the food,…read morethe service and the decor all line up to take your breath away and you know you'll always remember it. The Rose Villa Southern Table and Bar was not just the best place I visited on a recent stay in the Port Orange/Daytona area, it's one of the best places I've eaten period and all I did was lunch. We stopped in without reservations but they found space for us outside on the front porch. It was right after Christmas and I have rarely seen a restaurant do it better. Cotton in the trees and bushes to simulate snow, classic Holiday decor everywhere you looked. Every detail was amazing! Inside was like stepping into 19th century home that was elegant and regal. The only thing better than the atmosphere was the food. Our Pork Belly Bruschetta was elegantly presented and just melted in your mouth. Salty, sweet, robust, just incredible and a great recommendation from our waiter. My wife and I split the Shrimp Po Boy along with a Chicken sandwich and there were both just next level compared to anytime we've had these before. If you're in the area, if you're within an hour, if you want to do a day trip, build it around the Rose Villa Southern Table and Bar. I can't wait to try their dinner. and bring others to enjoy this truly top-notch dining experience. This is what dining out should be. I highly recommend you give them a try.

Admittedly, we had not been in some time as parking was thought to be an issue, but not since they…read moremade a deal with a neighboring parking lot! We devoured the muscles in white with sambucca. I ate so much fresh home made bread soaking up all that goodness. Salads and soup were as always GREAT. Then came the entrees. The chicken saverio and the veal gorgonzola were beyond reproach, with plenty to enjoy and take home! For a first, we elected to enjoy their amazing home made desserts. I got the red velvet cake and Karen enjoyed the cannoli pie. Neither survived! Give yourself some time when you visit Romero's so that you can enjoy walking the coast a bit before you get back in the car. We were stuffed beyond belief. Until next time.... Love this place!

Food was delicious. Chicken Franchise was tender, chicken parm was tasty, Egg plant parm was…read moredelicious. Cannoli was crispy and perfect. So why did I give 4 stars and not 5?????? Service could have been better- Asked for more bread, that came after we finished our entrees. So we didn't eat it. Asked for additional salad dressing, that never came, so our guest didn't eat his salad. Asked for ice water, that took 20 min Terrible service. Next issue- They were rushing us. It must be management pushing servers and bus boys to rush us out. I was asked 3 times in a 5 min span by the bus boys if I was finished with my meal. Then the server came over and he asked me! What the heck! Not enjoyable and not relaxing. It was a pricy meal that I wanted to enjoy.