Amazing Italian food. Menu almost exactly mimicked the olive garden one but this tasted a little…read moremore authentic. Their butter toast was so good. Alfredo sauce was chefs kiss. Service was nice.

Julian's Little Italy is a great, affordable spot for a family dinner. We really enjoyed the…read morebruschetta and calamari--although the calamari portion was smaller than expected for sharing, it was cooked perfectly. I didn't try the mozzarella triangles myself, but others at our table said they were delicious. For mains, we ordered the "Combination for Two," lasagna, and the special of the day, a parmesan-crusted salmon. The salmon was outstanding and cooked to perfection. The combination platter itself was very generous--easily enough for three people depending on your appetite. It came loaded with fried eggplant, two sausages, spaghetti, cheese ravioli, plus a basket of garlic bread. The bread was excellent, especially with the flavorful garlic butter seasoning. For dessert, we split the lemon cake with raspberry drizzle, which was light, refreshing, and a perfect ending to the meal. If I had one critique, it's that the red sauces across different dishes tasted very similar, which made it feel a little repetitive. That said, I definitely plan to return and try more dishes to explore the variety of flavors they have to offer.

If you're looking for a true authentic Italian spot, this is as close as it's gonna get. Their…read morepasta dishes are phenomenal. Light and airy NOT drenched in cheese, just like in Italy. You get what you pay for! Quality!!

What a beautiful surprise! Appetizer was a beautiful selection of mortadella, salami,capicola and…read moreprosciutto Parma with 3 cheeses . We both had bolognese, hubby with rigatoni and mine with tortelloni, The food was outstanding and the service was too . Yanny was friendly and exceptional knowledgeable of everything on the menu . This is a 1 hour ride but we will definitely take the ride again soon

I am embarrassed to admit it took me so long to finally try Umberto's because I was born and raised…read moreon Long Island and we loved Umberto back home! Everything we had was not only delicious and fresh, but it felt like home. A warm loaf of bread came with our meal as did a choice of soup or salad -- I had the soup. Service was excellent and attentive. We can't wait to return. One warning, parking is a bit tricky and we hear it gets crazy during snowbirds season.

My fiancée and her mom are from Long Island and they are usually disappointed when they see a…read morerestaurant saying they have real New York style food. They ate their words (and their food) after trying this place. We all loved it. The chicken piccata melted in your mouth and the sauce was nice and zesty. My lasagna was amazing - that sauce was just so flavorful! Mom loved her linguini and clams. She's very picky so this must've been good. Our server was so friendly and helpful. It's not a fancy place, but id rather have a place focus on great food and service and this place does it.

Perfect spot for a girls dinner or a date night. The pizza crust was cooked perfectly and it had…read morethe right ratio of toppings to crust. The pesto pasta was also chefs kiss. Super quick service too!

Delicioso the Truffle and Sausage pizza was off the hook. True Rome Style & as the Chef said "The…read moreQueen of Pizza" Perfect Crust And Eriq loved his Rigatoni Ragu. Highly recommended if you're in Dunedin and we have the perfect weather for their outdoor seating tonight Ps We liked their Cab & Merlot as well

Fantastic food overall. The pasta and sauces were excellent, and the pizza was absolutely to die…read morefor. The only downside was the meatballs, which seemed to have a bit too much breading and not quite enough meat. Otherwise, it's a charming area with several dining options and shared seating among the other eateries next to them. We will definitely be coming back!

Delicious! Admittedly it took longer than I expected for the food to come out, but the carbonara I…read moregot was some of the best I've had in a long time so I'd say the wait was worth it. I added in mushrooms for an extra $3 and overall it was a little pricey, but again it was delicious. If I have an Italian craving I can see myself ordering it again. This restaurant is located in the former Dunedin Mix, now The West End Market, so all the seating is in the central courtyard area and the only table service is for the bar, making it a good option if you're wanting to try a little bit of everything or meeting up with friends who all have different food preferences.

Wonder lunch with in downtown Dunedin. We enjoyed walking around the town and stopped for lunch at…read moreAlfresco's. The staff is super nice, just really outgoing. We sat at the bar and watched the hustle and bustle in the kitchen/bar area. This is one of the few places that has a prep team and it shows. Food comes out amazing and very quickly.. We chose the Smashburger and a beet salad with blackened salmon. The dishes were amazing during our meal we saw an order of corn beef hash go by, so we added that to our meal. All three dishes were amazing. The dressing in the beet salad was awesome and the salmon cooked to perfection. The smash burger had all the trimming and some delicious sauce. We can't wait to come back sometime for breakfast and to dig into more of that wonderful corn beef hash.

Came here with my daughter and her dad. Sat outside for almost 10 minutes until we were brought…read moremenus and since we were waiting so long our 3 year old was playing with the sugar packets, not opening them or making a mess just putting them back in and out. Well one rude waitress came over to drop off our menus and then while my daughter was playing, she scooped up all of the sugar packets and didn't say anything and just took them away. If she had come to us in a nice way i would understand but she was so rude and disrespectful. Then 5 minutes later a different waitress comes up to take our order, i'm guessing our original waitress didn't want to deal with a kid. Won't be back if thats how they treat people with kids.

This place has really good pizza! We tried the mushroom pizza and the meat lovers, and both were…read moredelicious. They're cooked in a brick oven, which gives the crust that perfect crispy, slightly charred texture. There's also a good amount of parking, and the indoor and outdoor seating can accommodate parties of all sizes. They have a nice patio area that seems like it would be a great spot for live music. Another bonus is that they're located near the biking trail, so you can easily ride over instead of driving. Great spot for pizza whether you're stopping in after a bike ride or meeting up with a group!

This place is great for wood fired pizza eaten al fresco after the beach! Lots of great indoor,…read moreoutdoor and hybrid seating with sun/ rain coverage. You seemingly seat yourself so we chose a table underneath the expansive oak in the back. Great seat but keep in mind that when you're in nature, some small bugs might fall off the branches lol! The service was great although we had a couple mixups with our ordering. We ordered a cheeseless pizza for my allergic husband but it arrived with vegan cheese (made with nuts, which he's also allergic to). They ended up attempting to correct the issue and were very apologetic but again the incorrect pizza came out only minus cheese so he was able to ultimately eat it. We didn't have the heart to tell our server it was wrong again and we were very tired since it was getting late. I ordered the fig pizza which was delicious albeit a little dry. I would ask for a dipping sauce next time perhaps. I think we will be back but it will take me convincing my husband it's a safe choice. We were also told that they were missing a lot of staff members due to their truck being over at The Sound.

When we first looked at the reviews, we thought it was funny that so many of the food photos showed…read morehalf-eaten dishes. Now I completely understand why...everything looks so good that people forget to take pictures before digging in! I managed to snap a few photos of the appetizers, but when our entrées arrived, I completely forgot until we were halfway through the meal. Overall, the food was excellent. The meatballs were delicious, although they felt a little pricey for the portion size. The lasagna was unlike anything we've ever had before - rich, flavorful, and absolutely worth ordering. It's a must-try. The calamari was good, though it didn't stand out as much as the other dishes. We'll definitely be back, especially for the meatballs and that incredible lasagna!

If you're a true fan of authentic Italian food, this place is perfecto! Service is excellent and…read moreattentive, food is fresh, homemade, delicious. Highly recommend this hidden place on main street, Dunedin.

LOVE THIS PLACE ! The food is so delicious! Food is made…read morefrom scratch and authentic! I leave there full and happy ! Thanks to Carmen!

Decided to go for Italian tonight. Wow! Such a great vibe when you walk in here. We were greeted at…read morethe door with Buonasera! Evan was our server and he was very knowledgeable about the menu and dishes! He did a great job all the way around! Great service! We started with the Grilled Octopus! That was the best Octopus we've ever had anywhere! So tender!! Melt in your mouth tender! Perfect cook! I had Crab and shrimp stuffed ravioli topped with Shrimp and clams! fantastic! My wife had the Black squid pasta with shrimp and baby clams! She let me try it and it was delicious! The chefs here definitely know how to put together some authentic Italian food! Highly recommend you come in and have a great meal of authentic Italian cooking! You will not regret you did!! We will be back!

If you find yourself at Cristino's, get ready for a fun evening featuring great food, drinks and a…read more gelato bar for desert. Here are some recommendations for your first visit. This is primarily a coal-fired pizza joint (hence the name) with a whole lot more to offer. Let's start with appetizers! I highly recommend the fried calamari, we sometimes order a second helping of it because it's just that good! The soups and salads are freshly made and my friend tried the pasta and bean soup. The portion was huge. Pizza toppings are a personal matter, but if you want to really get the authentic Italian experience, don't forget the anchovies on your pizza! A little goes a long way! This visit I had pasta instead of pizza, specifically Beef Ravioli with cheese and meat sauce. It was good and I'm going to explore the pasta offerings more thoroughly as we enjoy future visits. You'll notice the staff is young and engaging. I've noticed over the years that a happy staff is a good bellwether of the quality of the dining experience. I always have fun with the cozy atmosphere at Cristino's. I'd love to hear your thoughts!

We stumbled upon this restaurant coming back from the beach. It was an authentic Italian bistro. It…read moredid not feel touristy at all and was in a nice neighborhood. The food was great. We got a coal fired pizza & it was one of the best pizza's we have had. We also got gelato afterwards which we really enjoyed. It would be a perfect date night spot or a place to bring your family. Would love to stop here again on our next trip.