Based on all of the positive reviews, I was excited to try this place out. Unfortunately, either all of the positive reviews on here are fake or diners in Tallahassee have no idea what good food tastes like! Or what fine dining is all about. Presentation was good for the most part, but taste and quality was substandard and the level of customer service one would expect for the amount being charged per plate is non-existent. I have better service from national chains at a quarter of the price. Staff was welcoming and the interior is nice, but the food is just meh and you get the feeling that management just doesn't care if you enjoy your meal or not. We ordered the bread and fritto misto appetizers. The bread was good, the fritto misto tasted old and overcooked. Like it had been refried or something. Tiny pieces of calamari, some tough and chewy and others that were dry and rock hard. artichoke hearts were obviously canned and sauce was NOT spicy at all. I had the pork chop, which "looked" awesome. Sides were good, mashed potatoes and green beans. BBQ sauce was on point, and first bite tasted great, but it was stone cold. Server took it back to toss it back on the grill, but left the sides and just took the pork chop. 10 mins later, after I was done with sides, pork chop came back and was the temp it should have been, meaning nice and warm! Unfortunately I only had a couple of good bites as the rest of the chop was all fat! I kid you not, you can actually see that the middle of the chop is just fat! Chef conveniently cover the fat with the sauce so it wouldn't be obvious at first glance. Well server came to clear table and noticing most of the chop in pieces in my plate, apologized for this, but that was it. No supervisor ever came over to check in, no offer to fire up a new chop or comp anything or even "here's a dessert on the house" for the fact that you ate alone and are leaving hungry. This place is Smoke and Mirrors! A mediocre restaurant that wants you to believe it's a highly rated fine dining one so it can overcharge for it's food. Will definitely not be returning and do not recommend anyone waste their time or money here. There are much better places out there, hell Carrabba's is 1/3 the price and much better quality and service if something goes wrong! No, seriously...it really is! read more

Mimi's Table - Pork chop with a nice huge chunk of fat right down the middle! Look right below the sauce that is conveniently covering most of it! - Italian Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Really impressive overall. An intimate space that feels romantic yet comfortable. My partner and I couldn't spend our anniversary night out so we randomly chose tonight after a long work day and decided on Mimi's table finally! In the future I would get a reservation but we lucked out and only had to wait a bit at the bar even though I think it upset the wait staff... so again, might want to have a reservation... the food WAS DELICIOUS! We had the Crispy Artichokes and the Infused Olive oil with Rosemary focaccia for starters, plenty of wine and beer (great selections), the salmon dish with added scallops and the braised short ribs, and ended with espressos and tiramisu. I think the staff warmed up to us without a reservation and the service and food was great. Not a daily occurrence for us but definitely recommend for a great dinner experience. read more

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I've previously reviewed Mimi's table and it's a solid 5-star dining experience. This update is for their monthly wine dinners. Each month Mimi's offers wine dinners. These take place on Monday nights as the restaurant is normally closed on Mondays. They start at 6:00pm, are 4 course dinners complete with wine pairings and cost $80 per person (as of 3/9/2020). And they are fantastic and worth the price. We have been to 3 of them, and this review is for the "Tuscany and Northern Italian" dinner on March 9, 2020. It would take too long to post the menu, so please see the photo of the menu that accompanies this review. The first course might seem like a simple charcuterie plate, but the focaccia and the tomato jam put it over the top. The second course was tasty, except I thought the shrimp were a bit over poached. The third course, however, was a hinge run. It was a veal meatloaf, served sliced. It was amazing, as was the creamed spinach on the side. The point cake was also tasty, especially as it was baked in muffin tins so everyone got the crispier edges. Each course was accompanied by wine, and we loved two of them and the other two were just ok. Normally, the wines have all been amazing, but people like different things. If you do like a wine, you can order bottles at the dinner (at a great price) and pick them up on the up omg Friday. And note: the wine pours are quite generous, sometimes with a top off or two, so I'd strongly suggest using Uber or Lyft (like we do). The menu is usually so good and the dinners so much fun, with both the chef and wine distributor explaining everything and then circulating around the room, that we always book a reservation for the next dinner before we leave. read more

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Went here to for a "treat yourself" dinner. The staff was very friendly and the food was fantastic! Perfect for a celebratory occasion or just a really nice meal. read more

Delicious and authentic Italian food. Everything was delicious. Service was great. Highly recommend. So quaint.

Started the meal with a bottle of wine and the olive oil and calamari entree. For the meal my husband ordered the meat lasagna and I had the short ribs. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. The service was great and everything was clean and served hot. Where it fell a bit short for me was it being boxed to go. When we got home the short ribs were not boxed with the sauce that was served with it and the foccacia was not accompanied by the olive oil dipping sauce we had not finished. I am not sure why, when boxed to go, they did not have their accompanied slides but that was disappointing. read more

Delicious food, friendly staff. Restaurant was decorated very tastefully. Highly Recommend this restaurant.

Mimi's Table is the finest dining experience you will discover in Tallahassee! The atmosphere is upscale with white linen tablecloths, the perfect background music and the service is exceptional. The pasta is handmade in house and the seafood is flown in daily. Attention to detail by Chef William is absolutely evident in each dish prepared.... If it is a casual Sunday evening or a special occasion please go to Mimi's Table. It will delight you and yours. read more

Mimi's Table - Italian Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Delicious! Loved the food and atmosphere. We got the bread for an appetizer (amazing), the lasagna, apple tart (also delicious) and the lemon cake. The service was fantastic. Overall, a 10/10 experience. read more

@mimistabletally was another hit! The menu gets better and better, today there was a new addition Vegan Veggie Roast Pur waiter was perfection, the food came out in timely manner and the staff was very pleasant as always. read more

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Delicious. Very flavorful. Had the house lamb special and it was tender and absolutely delicious. Small dining room but plenty of space. My only warning is that outdoor seating is by a busy road and can be loud read more

Exquisite restaurant! The food is outstanding. I had the pork chop. It was smoked perfectly. High quality meat that melted in my mouth. The sauce (dare I call it gravy?) was super tasty. The greens and mashed potatoes were as good as my granny served - and that is the highest compliment that I can give. Casual atmosphere, but definitely upscale with linen tablecloths and napkins etc. Cozy room with a small bar. It was too hot to sit outside but they have a nice area that reminds me of those cafes on Rue Cler in Paris. The manager and server were friendly. Excellent experience. I will absolutely return to this restaurant. I recommend it highly to everyone. read more

Unexpectedly delicious, gourmet food with knowledgeable server and good wine. It's an unobtrusive restaurant in a building with other businesses but definitely worth the visit. Second favorite restaurant in Tally after Backwoods Bistro. read more

Mimi's Table - Australian lamb shank with crispy Brussels and sweet potato ribbons - Italian Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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What a lovely meal experience from start to finish! We started with a nice amuse bouche with cantaloupe and cucumber. My date ordered the cheese board but asked for pork to be on it as well. We were told it was the one year anniversary of this restaurant so we were both served complimentary prosecco. The watermelon gazpacho was mildly flavorful with hints of basil and balsamic along with the watermelon. My portobello caprese on a bed of mascarpone polenta and his spinach lasagna were out of this world. We decided against dessert since we were full. A small bowl of mini gummie bears appeared with our check. Caitlin provided excellent service throughout. We absolutely love this restaurant! read more

Amazing!!!! Beautiful restaurant. The staff was so nice and friendly. The food was chefs kiss my mother in law and I went tonight for dinner. We had the flash fried calamari, the entrées was filet mignon and the flounder and we topped it off with crème brûlée and the strawberry infused cheesecake. A food lover's dream! We will definitely be back!!! read more

Always great! Atmosphere and service was good. The chef came around to say HI and check in which we always like. The duck was awesome and unique in sauce and the vegetable medley. The spaghetti bolognese was good but ordinary. Only beer & wine but great wine selection. Our table neighbors raved about the tiramisu read more

This place is a very nice, hidden gem! To start off, the soup we had was the potato soup, which was rich and creamy. The frito misto is a must have! It is crispy on the outside, with a perfect texture. Definitely a great place, my dad and I are coming back soon!! read more

Mimi's Table - Frito misto - Italian Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Last night we came here with a reservation at 8:30pm, after our middle son's graduation from FSU. It was emotional enough because COVID and all the craziness going around, and to end our special day here was exactly how imagined. Services was top of the notch (she even help us choosing where to have breakfast today) and food was supreme! My dover sole was exquisite! Don't be fooled by the simple and modest entrance... read more

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I really do not like writing negative reviews but this was not a pleasant experience. We visited on a Saturday evening on our way home from traveling and didn't know what to expect, but the reviews sounded promising. When we arrived we felt a little under dressed but not terribly. The hostess told us the only table available was outside so we said that would be okay, however she didn't give us an option to wait. When we walked out we saw a small table available, and throughout the night we noticed several empty tables inside. We had our 5 year old so thought maybe they just didn't want to put us in a small table, or maybe this restaurant doesn't welcome children. (No child menu) The longer we sat the more uncomfortable we felt. No one else was seated outside on the small patio during the whole evening and many tables came and went inside. It was 95 degrees out and we were very hot and were initially served warm water. We did not receive our food for over an hour. We ended up staying two hours (which is not a problem to wait for good quality food) but other patrons that arrived after us were being served before us. We ordered the special gazpacho, a Caesar salad, focaccia bread(we had to ask for this twice,) filet mignon and the braised short rib. The food was okay, the gazpacho had a great flavor but the filet mignon wasn't as tender as I'd expect. The braised short rib was a little dry in places but did have good flavor. Overall, I'm disappointed to say our experience will not allow us to return or recommend this place to anyone. I'm not sure if we were brushed off because of our attire or because we had a child but we've had much better quality meals and finer dining in less pretentious settings. read more

Had a date night tonight at Mimi's Table Tallahassee and it was amazing!! Started with the charcuterie, followed by a medium rare filet and their applewood pork chop.. ended with the tiramisu! The hand sanitizer on every table and salt served in personal serving bowls by request made me feel great about their COVID precautions!! Go give them a try! read more

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We came in on a Thursday evening around 6 and were seated without a reservation. However, we would have waited if we had arrived at 7 or later, as it filled up quickly. Very nice ambiance, what you would expect for an updatable restaurant. Linen table cloths, low lighting, elegant yet simple decor. Our service was great, and so was the food. We had the shrimp risotto which was good but nothing to call home about. We also had the smoked quail. This was a show stopper. A complex and complementary combo of flavors. The stuffed quail was juicy with crispy skin, paired with carrot risotto and broccoli, absolutely delicious! We will definitely be back to try more from the menu, which changes daily. read more

Mimi's Table - Shrimp risotto (front) and smoked quail (back) - Italian Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Celebrated our anniversary there tonight. The food was exceptional and the service was outstanding and personal. Our friends celebrated with us and even though time got away from us as we enjoyed our conversation and it was closing time they never once made us feel uncomfortable or rushed. I would recommend them highly for great food and the intimacy of a small restaurant where the experience was more important than turning tables. Thank you for the hospitality! read more

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Quality food and excellent service. This is a small, intimate restaurant with an excellent wine list. We have eaten there 6-7 times and everyone always enjoys Mimi's. Short ribs are delicious! read more

We've enjoyed several very good business dinners at Mimi's. The food and service are excellent, as is their small but well-curated wine list. read more

Incredible friendly owner and employees. Excellent service. Great little spot on the corner from TMH, always popping but plenty of tables to accommodate and the outside seating is great. Parking can be cramped at peak time, but we park down the road a bit and don't mind the walk, it's well worth it. read more

Mimi's Table - Italian Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

My husband and I love Mimis, and right now (covid-19) we have a real soft spot for local businesses. We went on a fancy date night to Mimis about a week ago and were thoroughly impressed. At this time, I'm pretty sure they are doing dine in by appointment only. (Please hold your judgement btw, we made this decision legally and safely) There were a few other couples at the restaurant, but they were spaced out extremely well, with some sitting outside. We were the only patrons inside the restaurant! The servers were kind and personable despite the masks they wore. Everything was clean, with fresh table cloths being supplied per patron. The food was absolutely incredible as usual, my husband had the short ribs and I had the fillet mignon, and we shared a bottle of rose and a cheese plate appetizer. For dessert we tried an apple tart and creme brulee, both equally delicious! Overall, I was really impressed by the cleanliness and safety of this restaurant. I was happy to support a local business, I care about the livelihood of wage workers like waiters etc, and we had a great time out of the house while maintaining safety precautions. This dinner did wonders for my mental health, we needed a date night badly! Thanks Mimis! read more

0/10. Born & raised in tally and try my best to support local businesses. However, can't justify supporting this one. Extremely disappointed. read more

Wow this place was lovely . The service was beyond spectacular. Me and a close friend of mines came here while we were visiting Tallahassee. We decided to stop here because she had a taste for lamb chops and I had a taste for steak ,But the steak for me was a bit chewy that's why I didn't give this place 5 stars . But other than that. The chef was amazing he came out and poured us a glass of wine on the house which was really nice. And the complimentary Salad was also delicious. If I'm ever in Tallahassee I would make sure too stop by this place read more

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I'm somewhat stingy about giving out 5 Stars, but this one is deserving. I am now happily adding it to my Tallahassee favorites. Backtrack...We came here when they first opened, and was so disappointed that we haven't been back since. However, I decided to give it another try after reading some of the more recent Yelp reviews. So, I took my husband here tonight for his birthday dinner... I like the new reno, the lighting, the white tablecloths and the casual yet chic ambiance. The service was very good, and everything we had was superb. We had the Cheese Board, Potato Soup, Arugula/Spinach Salad, Crab Cakes, Scallops and Apple Tart. All very good. My husband, who always brags about my Crab Cakes, and usually never orders them in restaurants, sheepishly declared how good theirs were! Yes, they were very good (but mine is better...!). The Scallops though, were exquisite. They were tasty, with melt in your mouth goodness. Served on Cauliflower purée, I could have had another order or two of those. Even the salad was good, and salad is something I prefer making myself. The Apple Tart was excellent. Very French, very light and paired with Cinnamon Ice Cream for a Southern flavor. It was a lovely dinner with a very happy birthday boy... read more

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My wife and I both had the pork chops and they were phenomenal; maybe in the top 5 of any meal I ever had. read more

Mimi's Table - Collards, creamed potatoes, and grilled/smoked pork chop. - Italian Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

To be fair, we are vegetarians so I can't speak to the quality of the meat dishes, but the food we ordered was cafeteria quality. We started off with a $14 "cheeseboard" that came on a plate. There was very little attention paid to plating: maybe 1.5 oz of cheese served on a purple cabbage leaf, store bought jam, store bought lavash crackers, and candied walnuts. I had assumed the jam would have been a freshly made compote given the location and time of year, I certainly expected a little more cheese, and this hardly resembled other cheese boards I've been served in other restaurants. We also ordered the fried artichoke. This tasted as if the artichoke were frozen, rather than fresh. And they also tasted a bit fishy, which is perhaps due to them being fried in the same oil as seafood. Lastly, we had two salads. The salads were clearly bagged lettuce with, what tasted like, stale, low-quality croutons. Again, given the restaurants website and overall vibe, I would have expected fresh ingredients. We originally intended to order dessert, but decided against it based on the low-quality of the food. In addition to the lackluster food, the plates were chipped and our glasses were dirty. Three bright spots: 1. The amuse bouche of watermelon, strawberry, red onion, feta, and basil was delicious 2. The wine selection is quite nice. 3. Our server was perfect. She didn't hover and let us have some time between our dishes. Overall, if you are looking for a truly upscale dining experience (and it might be fair to assume you'd have one based on the menu prices and description of the chef), this may not meet your expectations. And, it will likely feel overpriced based on quality. read more

Unpretentious but welcoming and excellent ambiance. Service was helpful, intelligent, and competent. Food was excellent. We had a salad that was tasty with a slice of Brie. Appetizer of calamari was generous with almost a tempura battery which allowed taste to nicely emerge. Then the blackberry roast duck which was outstanding. Finished with the key lime pie which was as good as it gets. Will, the owner, was there making certain guests were comfortable and food up to Mimi's standards. We will return read more

Very very good. Worth the price. Service was excellent. Clean. Pleasant ambience. Not too loud. Got a charcuterie cheese board appetizer. Nothing special. But entrees were fantastic! Ahi tuna and braised short ribs. Good size portions, but not too much. Key lime pie for desert. Really good. Give this place a try!! read more

Mimi's is an amazing restaurant all around. I love the cozy atmosphere with limited seating and the service is impeccable. They have a great wine selection at a reasonable price and the menu has a wide variety of options, which changes constantly and depends on the seasons. This is a more pricey restaurant, but we have gone for our anniversary and for my birthday. Both times I got the duck. The first time it was the duck trio, and the second time was the duck duo. I'm partial to the duck trio because it was duck breast, leg and seared food gras. I love foie gras paired with duck breast- it's a flavor profile that is out of this world. The trio also came with couscous that was fabulous. The duo was a duck breast and leg that came with white and green asparagus and sweet potatoes. Both sides were incredible, especially the sweet potatoes. Both times we also shared the apple tart with ice cream at the end and it is the best dessert I have had in awhile. Everything so far has been incredible, and I can't wait to return! Plus I always look forward to the gummy bears you get when you grab the check. Yum! read more

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I'm done with this place. I have had very good, mediocre, and poor meals. I started with carry out during the pandemic and love their ordering system online and most of the time have had my orders correct. The past three times, it was messed up and tonight's was the worst. I have tried many of the items on the menu and will say I don't expect everything to be to my liking. I love the grilled meats, and miss the prime rib that used to be on the carry out menu. I am sadly disappointed in the variety of vegetables and the amount of salt used. I tried the collard greens with the delicious pork chops, but they were so salty I couldn't eat them. The next time I ordered the green beans instead. I found their lasagnas saltier than I care for. The bread is always good. SO tonight I sent my order, received an email confirmation and then got a phone call from the restaurant to confirm: Asparagus instead of collard greens, on one entree and salad instead of potatoes on the other. What did I get? Collard greens! Potatoes where I didn't want them! Sauce for my steak so salty I couldn't eat it! No butter for bread! I had been working since 5:30am this morning and if I lived closer, I would have gone back. No more! read more

Great food and wine/drink selection. We had a variety of appetizers/ cheese board, and calamari. For dinner we had the seafood option, braised short ribs and lasagna. Everything was delicious. The servers was super friendly. Her family was from Italy and she gave us recommendations of places to visit and eat on our upcoming trip read more

Excellent. I had the salmon and everything was so well balanced, so many flavors and the freshness is the best. Perfectly cooked and good size dish. On the other hand, my wife had the shrimps and we both did not like it that much... The restaurant is pretty cute and the outdoor tables are nice. read more

We visited this establishment for the third time! WOW , my meal was FABULOUS!! The waiter was superb and the ambiance serene.and calming. The temperature was ridiculous! The fifth star is sweating like I did while enjoying a fantastic meal. Close to perfect but no cigar! read more

I called a week before Valentine's Day to make a reservation and they confirmed a 6:30 slot for me. We showed up and they told us we had never made a reservation and that they couldn't do anything for us. They staff was also extremely rude and kept asking me "did you get a confirmation" as if I was lying about making a reservation. read more

By the far the best Italian restaurant I've been to in Tallahassee and actually in Florida. I've lived here my whole life and not much has even come close. I will be back again and again for their homemade pasta and delicious sangria. Great decor and atmosphere as well as amazing staff. read more