10/10 recommend this place. Burrata appetizer was delicious! My husband got the veal parm and I…read moregot the Cacio e Pepe it was so good. The pistachio espresso Martini was also delicious. We will be back for sure.

Service: Kenny is now the measuring stick for all of Clay , Duval and St Johns…read more The food is amazing as well

The first time I've come here for an actual meal (rather than just a seat at the bar with maybe a…read moresnack) and I enjoyed it! We came for a birthday dinner. I had the very simple rigatoni bolognese. Pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente and the sauce was really good. It was a little on the sweet side for me, but tasted pretty fresh! They also brought us out an "on the house" mushroom appetizer that was delicious. If you like mushrooms, get it! I also sampled the lobster ravioli (on special) and enjoyed it. I am not a huge lobster anything fan, but even I thought it was pretty good! I also had a glass of the house red wine blend they have and that was one of the best house wines I've had in a long time! Super smooth. Teeniest bit sweet. No aftertaste at all. The service was wonderful. Our waitress was attentive and very knowledgeable and just generally great. I had only sat in the bar area previously and thought it could get a little loud but I felt less so about the restaurant itself. The tables are nicely spaced from each other so you have your privacy. My only complaint (and not really a complaint a just a warning so no one is surprised if it comes up... ) is that they charge a $30 cake fee if you bring your own cake. It's just a little bit of a bummer, but I totally understand why. They were super polite about it when I called. Anyhow... food and service was great. Would go again!

We really enjoyed our visit. The ambiance was great and the restaurant was very clean. Our server,…read moreone of the owners' children, was so friendly and made the experience feel welcoming. The bread wasn't my personal favorite since I usually prefer warm bread with oil and vinegar, and this was served room‑temperature with butter. My entrée (Chicken Alla Toscana - pictured) was delicious, though I did add a little salt and crushed red pepper to suit my taste. Dessert was very good as well; the Italian cream cake was yummy, though the almond extract flavor was a bit strong for me. Overall, a lovely experience and I would happily return.

This is a great place to get authentic Italian food in the area. I've been there several times in…read morethe food and the service never disappoints. I highly recommend this place genuine looking for a great Italian food in St. John's or St Augustine.

We walked in and waited for five minutes without anyone coming to greet us at the "wait to be…read moreseated" sign. Several bartenders saw us but nobody cared. We finally sought out a waitress and asked if we could seat ourselves. She said okay. We waited another five minutes at the table and nobody came so we just got up and walked out

I love this restaurant for several reasons. First, the service is consistently superb -- the…read morewaitstaff are attentive without being intrusive and always seem genuinely invested in making sure I'm having a great experience. Second, the ambiance strikes the perfect balance: it feels elevated and polished, but never stuffy or overly formal. It's the kind of place where you feel comfortable whether you're dressed up or just coming in for a relaxed night out. Most importantly, the food is excellent -- and consistently so. That reliability matters. While I personally tend to prefer red sauces that are a little less acidic, I can absolutely get behind Poppy's marinara because the dish as a whole just works. Everything comes together beautifully. And the bread? Dangerous. I could happily eat it until I slip into a full carb coma.

First time at Poppy's. It was a busy Friday night but we found a spot at the bar to eat dinner!…read morePhil was our bartender and he has a big, bright personality and he doesn't let the dinner rush frazzle him. The restaurant is very popular. So much so that they really need a bigger place - one with a much larger bar area. My Penne Caprese was very good with a delicious pesto sauce. The portion was huge. The garlic bread comes just the way I love- drenched in garlic and oil! Nice size rolls. The side of meatballs was the star. Four large balls with a nice mild meat flavor in a really good tomato sauce. The portions here are large and the prices much lower than you'd expect. A nice surprise! This is a popular place so get there early.

Eight of us invaded Vito's for dinner and some great piano music...both were outstanding!…read more We had a long table in the bar...our waiter did a great job moving us thru the meal, but never rushing or pushing...just a very comfortable pace. Food was amazing! Everyone's meal was well prepared, came to the table very hot and delicious! Looking for solid Italian food and a hugely talented piano guru...hit this place!

My fiancé and I traveled from South Saint Augustine up to Vito's after hearing they make pasta alla…read moreruota (Pasta finished in a cheese wheel)! She had been dying to try it and we were excited for the trip. After arriving, we found out it was only on certain nights. We ordered other menus items and they were excellent! The service was great as well! We returned on one of the nights they do it, only to find out the chef/ owner was leaving to cater an important function. When he heard we traveled there again for it, he made it table side for us before he left! It was absolutely incredible! His kindness and care for his customers, the waitstaff in general, all the food and comfortable atmosphere, make this place a very easy regular spot on our list of favorites! If you haven't been, I would encourage you to check them out!!!

We recently completed a long but awesome Jacksonville day with dinner at House Italian. They're…read morelocated at 5230 Baymeadows on the southside of the road. This was our second time at House Italian and the first thing we noticed we that they've expanded to double the size the from our last visit. We started with the Meatball Appetizer this time and liked it a lot. We like their sauce and the fact that it wasn't buried in too much cheese. We both got to pick starters with our meals as well. I went with the Lemon Chicken Soup which I had last time. I'm not a big lemon fan but it's not overpowering in this soup, it's more like a hint which is why I had it again. My wife loved the dressing on their house salad last time, so she went with that again too. You get garlic bread with your meal and yes, it tastes every bit as good as it looks in the photo I took. I picked the Seafood Over Linguini for my entree. Again, the lemon aspect of the butter sauce wasn't overpowering which is great. There was a LOT of seafood, just like the seafood risotto I had last time and the noodles were cooked perfectly. In short, I'm going to have a hard time moving away from their seafood offerings. My wife had their Chicken Francese last time and absolutely loved it. She wanted to try something else this time she so went with Chicken Scampi. It was as good as she hoped. She didn't give me specifics but she did say "oh that's the stuff" a lot from the first bite on lol. A couple of other things are worth note: first, we got there at 5:30 and even with the expansion, they were PACKED. We felt pretty fortunate to get the literal last available booth. I rarely recommend this but if you're going to go try them, I'd strongly recommend reservations for your first time. Just to make sure you don't show up at the wrong time and end up with a long wait because their word of mouth is so strong. Last but not least, shout out to Waldi, our server. He greeted us at the counter with a smile,, sat us, then became our server too. He was taking care of us, other tables, handling carry out orders and probably other stuff I didn't see. And the dude was smiling the whole time to top it off!

This is a very good Italian restaurant with good enough service. It's casual and friendly, and the…read morefood is pretty good. I got a lemon chicken soup, which was amazing, and a meatball pasta. I wasn't crazy about the meatballs and the pasta was well cooked but a bit messy. Rather than feeling like an Italian restaurant, this place ran along the lines of the big Italian franchises, which I am not a fan of. I heard the place gets full. I came for lunch, when they offer half portions, which I think is a good deal.

We had another great dining experience at Catullo's. I love how the manager comes by and checks on…read moreevery table. They have a large staff that helps each other out. I peaked in the kitchen and they were working it in there. Our sauces were so tasty that had to be a secret sauce recipe. I had the pasta del ponente sausage very good. My wife had the shrimp rosato that she loved! They kept bringing us this delicious bread! Both dishes we dipped the bread into the remaining sauce in our dishes. We ordered a very good bottle of wine. Our waitress was top notch with great named Danielle. The place is very romantic for a date night. It was freezing when we got in but we were fine after a few minutes.

This was our fourth visit to Catullo's in Ponte Vedra, and while the food is generally good--our…read morefriends always enjoy their meals--I've had a few ongoing issues that make it hard to keep coming back. First and foremost, the temperature inside the restaurant is freezing. This has been the case on all four of our visits. The last time, I had a coat and two towels wrapped around me just to make it through dinner, and everyone seated nearby felt the same way. Even the hostess mentioned she was cold. It's uncomfortable enough that it's the main reason I wouldn't return. Second, as a diabetic, I really wish there were more options beyond pasta. A chicken, fish, or other protein-based entrée would be greatly appreciated. On our most recent visit, I was both cold and hungry but couldn't find anything suitable on the menu. I ended up ordering the tomato soup, which arrived lukewarm and, after being reheated, was unfortunately so salty it was inedible. My husband's lasagna came out the same way--lukewarm and overly salty--but he ate it anyway. Our friends had the pear pasta and said it was delicious, though it could have been hotter. The mozzarella appetizer was another miss. It had an unappealing presentation and looked like something prepackaged rather than freshly prepared. On the positive side, the bread, wine, and cocktails were excellent, and our server was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and quick to help. Maybe it was just an off night in the kitchen, but since it wasn't particularly busy, we expected the food to be hot and consistent. Overall, I'd love to see the restaurant adjust the air conditioning to a more comfortable level and add at least one non-pasta entrée, like a classic chicken marsala or grilled fish. Until then, we'll probably stick to recommending it for those who don't mind a cold dining room and a pasta-heavy menu.

My partner and I went here Just Because (and to use a Resy credit from AMEX), and it ended up being…read moreone of my favorite recent dining experiences. Arrival: There are parking lots nearby--expect to pay around $15-25. As we walked up, there was live jazz music playing in the courtyard, which set a really great vibe right away. Service: Our waiter was attentive and timely without being overbearing. Food: Everything was amazing. We started with the bread service--the truffle butter was definitely the highlight (we didn't care too much for the ricotta spread). FYI: the little cubes that look like white cheddar are *not* cheese...I learned that the hard way by biting into a square of butter. For dinner, I had the cacio e pepe and he ordered the 100 lasagna. Portions were a bit smaller than expected, but honestly fine after filling up on bread. For dessert, we shared an affogato--the espresso wasn't burnt (which is surprisingly rare), so that was a big win. Overall: After the Resy credit, parking ended up costing more than the meal, which is kind of wild. Only downside was that there are just two restrooms, and there was a line when we went. Great time overall--will definitely be back.

We finally got to check out Saint which is a from scratch Italian spot that really focuses on house…read moremade ingredients, and it definitely left an impression. We started with the bread appetizer, which came with several types of fresh bread and an incredible lineup of spreads like whipped ricotta, truffle butter, regular butter, and honey. Every bread had its own distinct flavor and texture. Next up was the sausage appetizer featuring both a sweet sausage and a spicy sausage, all made in house. They were cooked perfectly and served in a flavorful sauce with peppers that tied everything together. The balance between the sweet and spicy was so good. For my entree, I ordered the lasagna, and it was pure comfort. It reminded me so much of the classic lasagna I grew up eating, layered with rich Bolognese and a creamy bechamel sauce that made it feel both nostalgic and elevated. My boyfriend went with the steak (I believe it's a New York strip) and swapped a few of the sides to his liking. The steak was absolutely cooked to perfection, a beautiful medium rare. I may or may not have stolen about four bites... and yes, it was worth it..... We were way too full for dessert, but we did enjoy a bottle of wine with dinner which made the whole experience feel like the perfect date night. The service was fantastic, the food was memorable, and it's definitely a place we'll be coming back to for many more dates!

Excellent service. Good food prepared well. Owner on site,…read morevery busy place. Best Italian restaurant around.

We ordered delivery from here last night. I was pleasantly surprised. We ordered the garlic and…read moreolive oil pizza, the pesto pizza, the toasted ravioli, a house salad, a cannoli and cheesecake (chocolate was the only option). The food was packaged well. The standout winner of the night was the Italian dressing on the salad. It was next level amazing. The pesto pizza was very greasy but it was our fave of the two. The chicken on the garlic and olive oil pizza was dry but it was also otherwise a decent pizza. We were not fans of the toasted ravioli (although the sauce that came with it was good) or the desserts (which tasted previously frozen). We definitely need go here and try out the food in person and check out the ambience. Regardless we will order from here again.

I recently dined here with my wife, while visiting my son. We are from the north east and are used…read moreto great Italian food. Well, I have to say that this restaurant can compete with the best in NYC, New Haven, and Providence or Boston! First and foremost, the service was top notch. The attentiveness and efficiency of our waiter was the best, but to top it off, 2 of the owners each came to the table to check on things. This is something that stands out today. I love it. The atmosphere was comfortable yet refined and the place is very clean. The dim lighting is a point that my wife appreciates in a restaurant setting, but our seats were probably the least lit, (our backs to the front window) and our old eyes needed our phone lights to read the menu, haha. The Arancini was perfect and we loved the marinara. My veal dish was magnificent with it's perfectly cooked, large and very tender cutlet. My wife fully enjoyed the Pappardelle con Vongole nero and I thought it was phenomenal. We can't wait to visit the best Italian restaurant in JAX again, when we return in October.

This was only my second visit to Catullo's. It's been…read moreabout 4.5 years. The first time the food was very good! I had the Sunday Supper. But this time, it was AMAZING! I had heard about the Pear Fiocchi and decided to give it a try. OH MY WORD! The balance of sweet, savory and salty is just perfect! Wasn't sure if I'd like the mix of Gorgonzola and goat cheese but it really is one of the most delicious Alfredo type sauces I've had. And I really loved that it was not over sauced. The crispy bits of Prosciutto di Parma were the best topping! My hubby and I sat at the bar. He had the clams and being a bit of a clam snob, he really enjoyed his dish! This is a busy little place but worth the wait. It's not crazy loud even though it's a small, intimate, busy restaurant. Mark and Ryan were so attentive and friendly. If you haven't been, you really should go. Sit at the bar! Make new friends!