Tried dinner for first time with friends. I've been here for lunch wasn't impressed probably…read morewouldn't have returned but our friends wanted to meet here they love it! Glad we gave it a second chance now I know why people rave about it! Food was excellent best eggplant rollantini I've ever had tasty perfect spicy sauce. I had pasta with olive oil and garlic was cooked perfectly. Hubby had a chicken dish special first time he's eaten it all not taking any home! Mine was plenty to take home and savor! Good tools as well. It's not a very quiet place but that's due to being packed but not uncomfortable! There was a line out the door when we were leaving . Service was excellent as well. Yes I'd go there again!

Located in the out-of-the-way lost river area, La Forchetta is a cute little family-owned Italian…read morerestaurant serving made-from-scratch dishes. They state that for the past 16 years they have used fresh ingredients in all their dishes and you'll notice that fact in every dish. The Ambiance: This lovely little restaurant reminds me of the bistro's I enjoyed in Venice. Get there early as it's always packed and there's not that many tables. They also offer several tables for outside dining. The Service: La Forchetta lost a star here as the service was slow and perfunctory at best. Our server couldn't seem to get her act together and seemed to be flustered by anything out of the norm. If I was to guess, having owned a few restaurants myself, I'd guess she was new and overworked having more tables than she could handle. The Food: A good sign of the quality of your meal is the quality of the salad and bread. Although this time we skipped the salad, the bread, or more precisely the garlic rolls featured the perfect balance of garlic butter and were good enough to be a meal unto themselves. After gorging on the rolls, we decided to share the calamari which turned out to be oh so crispy, and unlike so many other overly chewy offerings, was mouth watering tender. For our entrees, we chose the Penne pasta which was made al dente and featured a wonderfully robust bolognese sauce. Our second entree was the lobster filled raviolis which featured an amply filled fresh lobster covered in a creamy pink sauce. For desert we shared the house specialty tiramisu which was good but not necessarily memorable. The Bottom Line: As with all my reviews my "customer so what" would I come back... the answer is yes, because the food was so good, we'd try it again and hopefully the service would be up to the food.

Listen this is a place to go; considering the options we have in this town. Forget about grilled-…read morebroiled or blackened with slaw or fries. This is a real restaurant. We felt like Miami for the first time since we made the mistake of relocating to Jensen Beach. Mistake that we are on doing very soon. Awesome Branzino with frsh vegetables and outstanding wine list. Definitely accommodating staff and incredible desserts options. Best of all not overpriced like your 2 other options in that little mall. HIghly recommended!

So looking for a nice Sunday evening dinner--PERFECT option!!!!…read moreWe started with the fried zucchini blossoms- they were delicious, however I prefer a little lighter batter- I tend to order these across the country. The salad was truly amazing- apples delicious, perfect amount of sweet and salad. Entree was a meat special- lamb chops , Italian sausage and flattened meatball with grilled veggies. What can I say- Amazing! The wine selection is really nice, service is excellent. A very friendly atmosphere. I experienced a phenomenal night out- thank you and looking forward to a return!

I believe our love for Pizza, like Chinese food, comes down to what you grew up with. I grew up in…read moreNYC. When I moved to Stuart, 10 years ago, I was "terrified " I was never going to find a pizza place up to NY standards.... its been 10 years and Uncle Giuseppe's has never disappointed me! True NY pizza! Delivery couldn't be better as well...Thank you, Karen! You and Uncle Giuseppe's ate the BEST! PS...unfortunately, my search for Chinese food has taken me out of Stuart and I have to travel to Jupiter for NY Chinese!

Having a favorite Italian restaurant in this area, we hesitated trying Uncle Giuseppe's even though…read moreit came highly recommended. The last four or five 'highly recommended" Italian restaurants in the Jensen Beach/Stuart area we tried were OK to even pretty good but not at all memorable or begging another visit so we always went back to our favorite. Felt a little guilty coming here but WOW-we were blown away. We ate here twice before writing this review because I wanted to make sure our first visit wasn't a fluke. On the first visit my wife ordered Shrimp Linguine Fradiavolo which was a generous portion of shrimp over linguine with a wonderfully spicy marinara sauce. (She let me try it). I ordered Gnocchi Sorrentina which I customized to my preferences. Substituted marinara for meat sauce and added some charred Italian sausage. Probably the best gnocchi I've ever had. Portions of both dishes were large enough to take back to enjoy for lunch the next day. On our second visit, my wife had Spaghetti Al Pomodoro and I tried Veal Marsala. Both were north of wonderful! During both visits we also enjoyed fresh garlic bread. Uncle Guiseppe's is busy and noisy. Service is so good you don't notice the "busy" once you're seated. This was our best restaurant find this trip.

Fantastic food and easy choice for catering! Cannot recommend them enough! The food was delivered…read moretimely and set up beautifully. Delicious food options to please a variety of palates! Price is beyond reasonable and the serving sizes are generous! Such an easy choice to take the pressure off of event planning. Highly recommend.

I thought I had found my favorite Italian restaurant in the Jensen Beach area a few years ago when…read morewe first started coming here (don't worry, I still love you) but I found one I like even better. Michelina's is your favorite Italian place on steroids. It's a good idea to make reservations and we were quickly seated at a nice table. I knew we were in for a treat when the garlic knots were brought out still hot from the oven. The menu is full of pasta favorites, chicken fish and veal favorites as well as pizza. The catch of the day was Snapper Francaise. I love this preparation whether it's on fish or chicken so it was an easy choice for me. Apparently my wife and one our friends agreed so our order was three Snapper Franchise and one Lasagna. I just about spent the entire meal raving about the snapper. My wife and friend agreed while our other friend was just as happy with his lasagna. Along with my entire' I had pasta fagoile which was just as excellent with a flavorful rich broth. Loved the ambiance as much as the great service. Another wonderful find!

Everything went well the night we dined here. We sat outside it was perfect temperature for it. The…read moreservice was phenomenal. They had a violinist playing Christmas music which was a nice touch. We started with the octopus that was a special with cannellini beans. If it's on the menu I highly recommend it! My husband got the carpaccio it was excellent like carpaccio should be. The bread is addicting. My husband's crab ravioli was to die for! The fruitti di mare was good but the ravioli was the star. My husband got the branzino he loved it and I got the veal saltimbocca. It was a little tough but flavors were all there. We had a fabulous night and would definitely come back. They speak Italian!

We had dinner with us and two other couples. The greeting and acknowledgement our reservation was…read morevery friendly band welcoming. Stephen and auxiliary crew were outstanding and maintained continuous communication. Appetizers, entrees, and desserts were all very good. TOPNOTCH The restaurant itself is small quaint with plenty of atmosphere. Price is reasonable and acceptable along with quality and presentation. Five star with the exception of roominess with party of six.

My husband and I were on a mini road trip when we had a craving for Italian food. I consulted my…read morehandy-dandy Yelp app and happened upon Pastaio Handmade Pasta. This free-standing establishment has an elegant feel without the pretentiousness. With black and white modern decor and attentive staff, Pastaio's gave us a 5-star experience all around. Our server, Axel, was amazing - great suggestions, anticipated our needs but didn't hover. Our meal began with complimentary garlic bread that was warm, tasty and just plain good. My husband and I also ordered a salad - the burrata caprese - to split before our entrees came out. We gobbled up the dish quickly - it was fresh, colorful and light. For my entree, I ordered the spaghetti with marinara and my husband ordered the lasagna. We both truly loved our dishes - to the point that I joked that we would have to spend hundreds of dollars on Uber Eats to get this food to our house (3 hours away) whenever we craved Italian! It was that good and now I really want their spaghetti....(leaves to access Uber Eats)

Second try still not impressed Hostess was fine, Shannon our…read moreserver was polite, although the three younger guys seemed more on the ball No iceberg lettuce because the price has gone up so they offered a kale Caesar salad... Nasty Ordered some Sunday happy hour 3 to 5 o'clock stuff Ordered the tomato mozzarella appetizer. It was huge, but just a plate of cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella ball, and the balsamic was on the bottom. Half the specials come with pasta and half don't chicken Parmesan yes the chicken franchise or chicken marsala no Kind of weird Wife liked her short rib with pasta Ragoo But said the pasta fagiole soup was bland and watery Eggplant stack had more spinach than eggplant White pizza with mushrooms with decent But Lenora's down the street is so much better for pizza and food wife's highlight was the cheesecake Then they had the audacity to charge 3.5% ops fee for changing supplier cost But you didn't even offer regular iceberg or Romain in the salads Sounds a bit sketchy Cannot conscientiously recommend when there are several better places nearby Anna's has a better pizza and Lenora is just good even the Greek place has some better pasta

Best takeout pizza that we have had in Florida. Ordered the vegetarian. It was fabulous. Have also…read moreeaten in the restaurant and ordered the shrimp marinara and seafood in marinara and these meals were also very very good.

I love Mario's the food is constantly good. They use a marinara sauce in their lasagna. It was very…read moregood and lighter than a bolognese. We did pick up so I can't comment on the service or ambience.

Ambiance: Excellent outside seating beneath large tree. Crowded though!…read more Food: Excellent seafood, veal chop and chicken Artichoke. Service: our server, slow! Walked past our table 3-4 times without any acknowledgment, even with us trying to get his attention. Said he has trouble climbing stairs (3) to the deck we were seated on but was most efficient on level area!!!! Cost: $400.00 for party of 4 including a 20% tip! 5 wines, 1 martini, 3 apps and 4 dinners! A bit pricy but most likely will return! Entertainment Friday and Saturday 7-10, in bar, pizza oven area!

Party of 4our...we all enjoyed our selections! Service was excellent. Looking forward to our next…read morevisit.

Fantini's Italian Restaurant is an absolute gem and a must-visit for anyone who truly appreciates…read moreauthentic Connecticut-style pizza and classic Italian done right. The pizza is phenomenal--perfectly crisp, thin crust with that unmistakable New Haven-style bite, top-quality ingredients, and incredible flavor in every slice. This is the real deal, not a knockoff. If you know Connecticut-style pizza, you'll recognize immediately that Fantini's nails it. Beyond the food, the atmosphere really sets this place apart. The carriage adds a unique, charming touch that elevates the entire dining experience--comfortable, inviting, and memorable. It's the kind of detail that makes a night out feel special, whether you're there for a casual dinner or a celebration. Service is warm and professional, the menu is rock-solid from start to finish, and everything feels thoughtfully done. Fantini's doesn't just serve food--it delivers an experience. If you love Italian cuisine, great pizza, and a place with character and charm, Fantini's deserves a permanent spot on your go-to list.

We had such a great experience the first time here that we brought our friends for dinner. I…read morepreviously had veal that was very good, but had heard great things about their pizza. There were four of us, and three ordered different small pies, while one had Shrimp Scampi. Before i go further, i should mention that we had a new server, so there was a general acceptance of the need for patience. That said, we ran out. The Shrimp Scampi came out first, so we encouraged our friend to eat. About 10 minutes later, two pies came out and we were waiting on the third, which never arrived. Several requests were made and the response was that it was working. Well, after about 20-25 additional minutes the manager came over and apopogized. Apparently, the order was never placed. He ended up having it made anyway, and gave it to our frustrated diner to take free of charge. Very disappointing for all involved. I will say that the bartender was awesome snd the place has a great atmosphere, but...

What a find! What a jewel! Here's the thing...we are visitors and new to Jensen Beach area. We had…read moregone to ( obv new to us) 'The Dolphin,' but, very unlike us to do so, left. We sat at the bar awaiting dinner seating. The bartender literally did not say hello and stood mute in front of us...then said, " Do you want a drink?" Unceremoniously, he served my husband a small- glassed flat vodka soda. My husband very politely said to a new craggly bartender, I'm sorry to have to say, but this is flat." She met that with pursed lips and with disdain said, 'Well it all comes from the same system ." After a beat, "Are you going to oder something else?" That something else was slid over to him with rather a thud. No more words. So, we left without any more ordering or food. Then! Happy days! We found the cutest, most charming little Italian restaurant. The decor and the lovely hostess welcomed us with smiles as did a delightful, professional,and most personable,waiter who suggested a table I would feel warmest at ( no one else is cold-- always me!). We got outstanding egglant dishes..outstanding! The sauce was Nonna-perfect! The eggplant tender, not mushy whatsoever. The sauce, the best! The included -garlic bread, to die for, and the inclu- dinner salad, fresh and crisp with a light balsamic dressing. Portions were for kings! We were so impressed we talked with the owner, Giuseppi to gush! He introduced us to Nonna, herself ! ( Suzi), his daughter, Dianna and his son, our wonderful, delightful waiter, Sebastiano--! He pointed to a picture of his father, Luigi, ( Gigi) telling us his father and mother decades ago opened their first Gigi's in Canada before moving to Fl where they opened this Gigi's. The pride he deserves for the authentic cuisine is rivaled only by the pride of his family! What a 'night and day' evening we had! My husand usu eschews Italian dining bc nothing usu compares to his or his mother's. This did. ( Maybe better...don't tell.)

3.75 stars. The food was delicious, the salad dressing was a little sweet and the sauce was sweet…read moretoo, which were pluses for me. The service was great when it came, but there were long gaps between and the lady in the kitchen noticed and would spur the waitstaff into action. The place is on the smaller side, dark and very old fashioned, which are great features for a classic Italian restaurant in my opinion. It was like eating at one of the little neighborhood restaurants in NY. My negatives are the spotty service, the servers were 25 feet away and didn't seem to care to give a glance. My iced tea was made with tap water... Unfiltered and tasted horrible. Finally, the restaurant is cash only. Yes, they do offer alternative ways to pay such as Cashapp, Apple Pay, Zelle, etc, which l felt was a bit unusual. In closing, the food was great! Tasty and well made. Tap water to paying customers!? Service is service, some times it's great and sometimes it's not. The cash only thing did take me by surprise.