might be decent but don't bother...they DO NOT answer the phone and you CAN NOT make a reservation on the website....the machine is always full. They are either way overcrowded or just not too bright. I'm done trying...no matter how good...this place just isn't worth the `wasted time and BS Life's too short and there are plenty of very fine Italian places in Boca. read more

Italian restaurants are ubiquitous in South Florida, and they're either on one or another side of the price spectrum, never really in the middle. Granted the higher end ones usually will give you that exclusive, fine dining feel, which should warrant the premium paid. But we don't always want a long drawn-out dinner in order to get high quality. It would be nice to have somewhere on a smaller scale which can provide that same quality, with quicker bites, at a relatively fair price. Welp Yelp...that's where Giuseppe's comes along! Firstly, praise and appreciation goes out to the couple who own and run the place. They come from Bari, Italy, and take the utmost pride and care in their product. The husband told me that he cares about the ingredients because what he cooks for us customers, is what he eats himself. He even showed me the tomatoes he buys, which he explained take longer to ripe, but taste better, versus the ones that are ready immediately that other places use. The way every meal is prepared here is with the absolute best in mind, and that I can appreciate immensely. I tried a few things here, from Antipasto (appetizer) to panini to dessert. The Mozzarella Caprese antipasto was a classic basic choice, with tomatoes, slices of mozzarella, fresh basil and olive oil. To add to the already great blend of flavors, there's balsamic glaze provided for you to pour. Potent taste, excellent quality. Some of the best flavor you'll get in each ingredient anywhere. On the exact flipside, the almond biscotti and cookies were surprisingly disappointing. They had no flavor and were lacking the almond extract taste I've come to love in pastries. Additionally, the lemon cake was decent, but not memorable. The jackpot in their food, however, is all in the panini. WOW. The Genovese panini is the definition of Italian flavor, with its thinly sliced chicken, zucchini, pesto, mozzarella, basil, and red peppers. Hands down the best panini I've ever had. Bread has alot to do with the makeup of a panini, and there's was a fantastic base to layer the ingredients on. Also worth mentioning is how high quality their olive oil is. It's added to the sandwich, upgrading the flavor even more. Come here for a great quiet and comforting dining experience with some of the best quality you'll find at any Italian restaurant. read more

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Excelent food and service, small place BYO big deal for us spend money on quality food.

The food is really good! It's always packed there so make a reservation. The staff is excellent

I probably would have never hit Giuseppe's Cafe' if it weren't for the good recommendations of two of the most respected Yelpers I know, being Marc Aka Max H. and partner Dennis "Denny" M. What's better they not only recommended but also accompanied both me and my boyfriend for dinner, as I'm sure they not only wanted to see what kind of new boyfriend I've snagged out of the Gay Pool of Wilton Manors, but also knowing me to be the original unappeasable bitch when it comes to food, to keep an eye on me. Or, as one of them once so nicely put it: "You really shouldn't be left alone." LOL! So the four of us arrived at Giuseppe's Cafe' which from appearance appeared to be a café. Only a few tables, spotlessly clean, very simple but pleasing enough in décor, no professional waiters or servers and certainly no maître d. Basically, a simple "Mom & Pop" type of operation. Now without getting in to all kinds of food service variants such as cafeteria, brasserie, smorgasbord and the likes, I tend to classify food service operations as either being a café, which is the simplest, very abbreviated in menu and limited in culinary abilities. Then, there is the bistro type, just a little higher up on the culinary scale, but not to that of a restaurant which I consider to be the top. Now you may wonder why I'm babbling about all of this, but the reason is that I found the name, Giuseppe's Cafe', misleading but in the most wonderful and delightful of ways. It's an actual full-fledged culinary restaurant disguised in appearance as being a simple café. It in fact has culinary offerings of what I would expect only from a top of the line restaurant. Indeed, in culinary complexity, far above the foods of mere café. Then, best of all, real restaurant foods at reasonable near café prices. We ordered a good range of foods, an antipasto Italiano, a chicken piccata, shrimp scampi, a broccoli rabe and for me, I ordered their flounder piccata which I found amazing not only in flavor, taste and texture, but in the overall smoothness of its reduction. I could instantly tell this was the real thing with no corn starch or other amateur cook cheatings. The chicken piccata likewise was perfectly prepared. I could even see in it the evidence of deglazing in its preparation. The shrimp scampi again was another outstand dish you'd only expect to find in a top restaurant with skilled as well as traditionally educated chefs at work. On other good points that has led me to a Five Yelp Star conclusion are the Mom & Pop of the place couldn't be nicer or more helpful. Also good to know and also as a tip, they do not have a liquor license, but they not only encourage you to bring your own wine, they don't even charge a corking fee. When you think of that, it really is a nice way to go. In preparation for my meal, I had purchased an exquisite Chateauneuf du Pape at $50. I know if purchased in a restaurant wine would have easily cost between $120 to $150. So, right there is a big savings if you enjoy good wines at less than restaurant prices. read more

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I have to admit that I was asked NOT to put a review on Yelp of Giuseppe's Cafe. Yes, really. And I was asked not to do this by the good friend who enthusiastically recommended it, and with whom we shared our first meal together, less than a month ago. Her rationale? "Let's not have Yelp discover it, it will get so crowded we will not be able to get a reservation when we want one." Well, while I understand that perspective, it goes against the spirit, the essence, the gestalt of what Yelp is about and of course, everything which makes Yelp the resource I and my fellow Yelpers turn to daily. So, here's the review I was asked not to post! Yes, Giuseppe's can be called "a hole in the wall", and yes, you can drive by its Federal Highway storefront in East Boca, a hundred feet south of Flanigans, and not realize what is there - the signage you'll see says "Cafe" - nor how incredibly good the food and service are. Unless, of course, you're savvy enough to check out Yelp, cause it has been listed here for awhile and gets consistently rave reviews. And why are those reviews so good? Because everything you'll eat here, from the soups to the antipasto to the appetizers to the entrees to the desserts are made by husband-wife team Chef Domenic and Victoria. They use organic produce when possible, and when Domenic goes to buy his fish (and everything else) if it doesn't look good to him he won't buy it. This restaurant is small. No, it's tiny. With about 7 tables it sits 14, and it's unpretentious. No fancy anything. Desserts and cookies, made by Victoria, are displayed when you first enter, with the assortment of gelato, made locally and, yes, they are delicious. We've had the chocolate mint gelato twice and I've never tasted anything as good. Victoria's Italian ricotta cheese cake will bring your tastebuds to a frenzy. The espresso and cappuccino are strong and very good. Oh, I didn't mention the food, right? Well I thought maybe your attention span would wane and you'd stop reading, but if you haven't, let me make this brief: it's INCREDIBLE! From the warm bread served when you sit without the need to ask, antipasto dishes are custom made with ingredients which will vary based on what the chef thinks is best, to any of the entrees, yes INCREDIBLE. Note, the menu is limited but your options are not. Are you a fish lover like we are? Call Chef Domenic two days prior to your anticipated dinner and request the fish you want. Scallops? Bronzino? Just ask for it and he will see if it's available and purchase. Want pork chops? Call in advance and pre-order it. The style of preparation, sauces, veggies, are actually decided when you're placing the order in the restaurant. We've special ordered scallops and Bronzino, and they were delicious. See picture of the whole Bronzino brought to the table by Domenic before he filleted it. He was so proud of his fish, as he is of every dish he prepares. Victoria and Domenic work tirelessly from the morning till closing at making every meal delicious and give each patron their personal attention. It's common for Domenic to come to your table to discuss how he recommends the fish be prepared (or the pork chops you've special ordered), and he returns to make sure you liked it and is sincere in asking. You can tell. Really. This man loves what he does. He is a Chef. Is this a Mom and Pop operation? Indeed. No one in the kitchen other than Domenic. And Victoria greets you as you enter, takes your order, brings the food, clears the table, and caters to your needs while you dine. Is it authentic Italian cuisine? Without question. By the way, it's BYOB without a corkage fee. And you MUST make a reservation. Weekends are exceedingly busy. Sunday's are a day for rest. Parking can be found in the private lot behind the restaurant. And if you wondered who Giuseppe is, well, it's their son. He does not work there, but mother and father are proud parents, just as they are proud owners and operators of their very special Cafe. So it makes sense they named it after him. And please, don't go there and complain that the seats are too hard or it wasn't fancy or the lighting is too bright. Hey folks, this is a little slice of Italian food heaven you'd find in a restaurant in Italy, plopped down on Federal Highway in East Boca, within a mile of a dozen other Italian restaurants. Ya want fancy? Valet parking? People watching? A hot bar to pick up a cosmetically altered man or woman? A happy hour? Loyalty club points? Full bar? Then go to one of those other places, enjoy yourself and leave that table open for me and my Yelp friends who will appreciate the genuine qualities to be found here. Oh, We shared Giuseppe's with Britt Z last week and now she can post her review. For those who know Britt, that NY gal pulls no punches and takes no prisoners. She took about 20 pictures when we were there and will write one of her erudite, uniquely BrittZ reviews as soon as she reads this. read more

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This place is a hidden gem in the Mizner area. The couple who own and run this restaurant do it for the love of the art of cooking. The food is fresh and delicious. We ordered the antipasto appetizer with burrata. Perfect with the pairing of prosciutto and parmigiana cheese. I had the shrimp scampi and my friends both had the seafood mix fra diavolo. Both dishes were excellent. For dessert we shared the limoncello cake. Omg. We were fighting over it! The restaurant was unassuming and relaxed. It only has a few tables and REQUIRES reservations if you want to go there for dinner. read more

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I love this spot. It's a family owned mom and pop place that makes you feel like you're a part of the family. The food is so fresh and authentic! It's like you've teleported to Italy! I love the appetizers. Pasta dishes are phenomenal. Boca has very few spots like this one. The prices are affordable for the high quality. read more

Awesome little mom and pop Italian cafe. They serve some authentic Italian dishes and have a little gelato station. I stopped here for lunch craving some gnocchi. I ordered online through Yelp but ended up eating there once I picked it up. The owners are a very sweet husband and wife. I spoke to them for a bit and found out we share the same favorite Italian soccer team A.C. Milan. So that warrants the 5 star review right away! The Gnocchi was delicious. They served a heaping plate of fresh, perfectly cooked gnocchi, in a homemade delicious sauce with fresh mozzarella. It reminded of my nonna's pasta. It was perfect! Normally the pasta is covered completely with a top layer of cheese so the presentation would be much nicer. But I had them put it into a plate from a to-go container so that was my fault. But the flavor was phenomenal! The Stracciatella gelato was also amazing. It was the perfect consistency. It was very creamy and had many delectable chunks of chocolate in it. I went back to work very full but extremely satisfied. I'm looking forward to my next visit! read more

Milane - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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What a wonderful place! Not only is the food outstanding but conversing with the owners was so enjoyable. We will definitely be recommending this spot to others! read more

So there are a ton of Italian restaurants everywhere you turn, right? How about one run by an authentic Italian? Now that's what I'm talking about. Initially skeptical about yet another Italian restaurant on my trip to Florida, the food changed my mind. Having a reservation and a member of my party having a chat with the chef in advance, we even had off-the-menu polenta prepared for us. The menu was a little limited otherwise. Substitutions and special requests can't be made otherwise. We started with our BYOB wines and had the mozzarella capresse shortly after. Fresh tomatoes and mozzarella with a nice balsamic extra virgin olive oil drizzled on top. The polenta came next and was prepared with artichokes, red peppers and tomatoes. I didn't realize it was an Italian dish but I was happy to be educated. My favorite part of the meal was the shrimp scampi with the added clams. I hate to review the excellence of this dish in comparison to other less than par dishes, but it paints the best picture. The sauce was light versus densely creamy. It had the perfect amount of seasoning and not doused in salt. The shrimp were large and they didn't skimp on the clams. Lastly, we had to try the homemade gelato. Our table ordered the dark chocolate, cookies and cream, stracciatella and tiramisu. Each member of my party had their own favorite. Personally, I loved the creaminess of the cookies and cream. This is not a fancy spot by any means or a place you go for a romantic atmosphere. However, it's a pleasant spot filled with top notch hospitality and excellent food. read more

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This is the place to go for real Italian food and seafood that is fresh and properly prepared. The husband and wife team treat you like your family and in their home for dinner. They truly understand hospitality and especially good food. Bring your own bottle of wine and enjoy Boca's best Italian food by far. If there were 6 stars I'd give them that because the whole evening was enjoyable, the conversation and especially the food. Even the other customers are very friendly. Bellissimo!!! read more

From the food, the ambiance, the service there is not one thing I would change about Guiseppes. It's a definite to to when craving Italian and the desserts... OMG. Can't wait for my next visit. Thank you folks!!! read more

Adorable family owned restaurant. The husband cooks while the wife serves. You definitely need a reservation as there are only 5 tables at most. I had the best seafood pasta dish I have ever had. You can taste the love and passion in their food that they serve. I highly recommend this gem. read more

The food is AMAZING!!! We ordered out for Christmas Eve-...the Chef and his wife are incredibly nice... the Rigatoni Vodka is THE BEST I have EVER had...HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

Milane - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

I was looking for somewhere different to go for dinner and I came across Giuseppe's on Yelp. It had great reviews so we decided to give it a try. I am so happy we did, it was delicious! The owners were super nice and the food was great. It was like being at your family's home for dinner. We had antipasto, lobster fra diavolo over spaghetti and spaghetti with clams. Highly recommend. It's a small place, so call ahead and BYOB. We cannot wait to go back! read more

Wonderful Italian food. Everything was so fresh and delicious. Very reasonably priced especially considering the quality of the food. Also a BYOB restaurant with no corkage fee. The service is also great because the chef and the waitress are the owners and they are very nice. The restaurant itself was small and unpretentious. It is easy to miss, but you don't want to miss eating at this place. The delicious food and the wonderful and warm service made this a very sweet and special night. read more

I've been asked not to tell anyone about this gem, but I love my fellow Yelpers and I need to have you support this chef/family owned and run restaurant. During the day there are paninis, but in the evening a small menu lovingly prepared and proudly presented bevy is served. We started with a delicious antipasto with prosciutto, mortadella, salami, olives, home made roasted red and orange peppers (so good) and creamy burrata. Along side the antipasto we had a double order of clams in a delicious seafood/tomato sauce. The clams were small (like a quarter) and tender and the loaf of bread we ate with the sauce had no calories. I promise. The chef brought out a couple of whole branzinos before we ordered and one look in those clear eyes and a peek under the fresh gills told me this was it. My branzino was filleted to order and cooked in what they call Michelle style. Light wine, garlic and lemon sauce with cut asparagus. Served over a small bed of perfectly al dente spaghetti. The rest of my posse had the same fillets a la Livornese ( a light red sauce with capers) and one had fresh grouper with the same preparation all over spaghetti. All was amazingly fresh and delicious. You bring your wine own here, with no corkage. Please tip your server righteously for this! Just add a reasonable corkage fee to the bill. They do open it and serve it, so it's the least you can do. Support this wonderful family. Great food, and they welcome you like famiglia. read more

Holy Mackerel! (Although they don't actually offer this fish.) All 3 generations of our family were super-impressed with our dining experience. Chef Dom and wife Victoria made us feel right at home in Italia. They even spoke only Italian to our grandson learning the language. However, there was NO language barrier when it came to describing ALL our meals. Fantastico!!! You are missing out if you don't dine here. read more

Place is old school Italian home cooking. Family owned and operated. Food is great. Better than great. If u crave home cooking like grandma used to make this is your place. Service, food, all top notch. Don't miss this place if ur looking for real Italian home cooking. read more

Giuseppe's Cafe* We've been to Giuseppe's Cafe many times for dinner. In fact, Giuseppe's Cafe is our favorite Italian restaurant when we come to Florida. Yesterday, for the first time, we decided to try Giuseppe's Cafe for lunch. We were not disappointed. My wife ordered the Parm Panini and I ordered the Calabria Panini. The food was exceptional. The sandwiches were fresh, tasty, and delicious. There is nothing better than going to a restaurant and knowing that every single time you're there you're going to get quality service and quality food. I highly recommend Giuseppe's Cafe for lunch and dinner. BTW: It's a good idea to make reservations especially on the weekend. read more

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Food is delicious, service is great, Mimo and Vittoria are the best! Highly recommended! Best Italian Food in Boca!

The best Italian food I've ever had in America.... I am speechless (I'm super picky about italian food because my mother is a great chef so it says a lot). I had the panna prosciutto penne.... Phenomenal!! BEST CHEESECAKE IVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. Please get it. Cheesecake Factory is a 0/10 in comparison to this cheesecake. I had to order take out because they were fully booked but I definitely plan on making a reservation in the future! read more

Best Italian food I've had in Florida. Fresh fish, tasty pasta, great service. Bring your own wine. Each dish made to order - chef comes out to chat with you. Great mom and pop place! read more

Everything was great this is a cute small little restaurant where the couple from Italy, Dominick and Victoria bring you into the restaurant like it's their home. Every dish and all the ingredients are made from scratch and made to order. Awesome food, service and it's BYOB! read more

Milane - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

You have to be kidding me!!!!!! The MOST AMAZING food I've ever had in my entire life!!!!!! WOW read more

Sweetest owners and best food I have ever had!! Even better than the food I ate during my semester in Italy! Everything is super fresh and made to perfection! After the wonderful meal, they gave me their only business card because I told them I collect them! Please support them whenever you can, you WILL NOT regret it!! Will be returning to Florida just for them! read more

Milane - Business Card - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

This place is better than anything I had in Italy. Granted I wasn't in Italy long, but this was better. This is the best Italian food I have ever had. It's ran by the cutest Italian couple. They made us feel like family. The husband cooks everything, and it's so fresh; so if you are expecting a quick meal you are n the wrong place. Come here with people you enjoy, talk, and eat the best Italian food you have ever had. I wish I lived in FL so I can eat here again. read more

Ordered a custom white I added artichokes and chicken and the small pizza fed me for 4 meals!! Delicious great staff and made to order. Support this amazing local pizza place. read more

Coming from the Pacific Northwest, you just don't get attention from the staff, including the chef, we were checked in on by the entire staff more than once. So very refreshing, wonderful atmosphere, amazing entrees and appetizers. This is a must visit for amazing real Italian. The portions were perfect. The spices were perfect, the food had a wonderful aroma, and the taste was to die for. Make this a must visit while in the Miami area. Your tastebuds and stomach will thank you!!! read more

Absolutely wonderful. The husband and wife team are as amazing as the food. We Thoroughly enjoyed the chicken pizziola, lobster ravioli and lasagna. Top notch. Can't wait I to go back! read more

Fantastic Food nice quiet atmosphere we enjoyed the family atmosphere & great service made all the difference

Amazing food and Giuseppe and Victoria are super nice! Looking forward to going again! Parking in back of restaurant

Fresh and delicious food. Probably the best lobster I had in my life. Food is great from appetizers to deserts.

What a find!!! A small and unassuming cafe which turns out to be better than any of the glitzy, overpriced restaurants of South Florida. As a native New Yorker who moved to Miami, it is nearly impossible to find quality Italian food in the area. However Giuseppe's does not disappoint. A family owned and run restaurant, it provides the freshest food in town. The owner/chef came out to showcase his recent purchase from the market ( an entire branzino) which he filleted for our table. He then proceeded to proudly showcase his organic vegetables. Not only is the food fresh, but also organic, something which is rarely seen, even in a Michelin Star restaurant. The owner and his wife are extremely friendly and you can be sure that I will be making the 50 mile drive more often to enjoy the Best Italian food around. read more

Milane - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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OK, there are some relatively good Italian restaurants in Boca, but as far as I am concerned (and I am Italian), this restaurant is head and shoulders above the rest of them. About a half a dozen tables and you will likely need a reservation. The husband and wife team, who are from Italy, make you feel right at home. The food is fabulous. My wife and I went there for her birthday dinner. Even though she is not typically a pasta eater, she could not stop raving about the food. This is REAL Italian food, like my grandmother used to make, just a little fancier. Everything is fresh and the prices are reasonable. We will definitely be back. This is now our #1 go to Italian restaurant in the Boca area.. read more

It was out 1st visit and had a fabulous experience, on top of a wonderful meal. Owners created a menu of only the freshest ingredients, homemade pasta and dessert that was out of this world (lemon cello cake)! We had 4 different entrees++, sampling each others meals. All were delicious! Looking forward to next visit! Make reservations as seating is limited. Thank you Victoria & Dominic read more

Chef prepared fish just for us. It was amazing. We were able to bring our own wine and enjoyed the service

We stumbled on this place and decided to try it for dinner. We were greeted by the sweetest Italian couple of all time and sat right away. The man (maybe Giuseppe himself?) mentioned to us that we can bring our own wine next time and there is no corkage fee. We don't drink but I figured I would mention it in this review. Soon after being seated we were given waters and warm fresh bread and with a Olive oil caddy on the side but SURPRISE, it was truffle oil! Incredible. Everything was delicious, I ordered a side caesar and chicken marsala. The chicken was juicy and fork tender, with al dente penne and perfectly seasoned sauce. My boyfriend got the shrimp scampi which was just as good. The nice lady assured us "it may take a few extra minutes but everything is very fresh". But we could tell that from the first bite. We ended dinner with a tiramisu and cappuccinos. My boyfriend had never tried tiramisu but I am a connoisseur and it was excellent. and Overall you shouldn't miss Giuseppe's Cafe, we can't wait to come again. read more

Love the food the vibe and the chef and wife so Much! Nice people great food! Must try! read more

Milane - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida