Our family went there Friday night, and boy are we glad we did. The shrimp scampi was out of this…read moreworld! I only ordered it because it was the special and my brain was over making decisions for the day. They have something special, and I don't think I've had a better scampi outside of Italy. It was that good. Our table also had the calamari, fried mozzarella, and lasagna. Everything was made to order and you can taste the quality and authenticity in every bite. The location was busy but the service was spot on. They had workers walking around, cleaning, and checking on guests. Even the manager was on the floor and very present. That speaks to their commitment to providing a solid dining experience. The decor did seem a little cluttered, but the speed to which we received our food had us in and out, so we weren't affected by the environment too much. Overall, I've found my new Italian spot in Riverview. I'll eventually go every day of the week to try all their specials. That's how lasting my first experience was.

I'll be completely honest: I don't normally love a fast casual type of environment, but the service…read morehere is so excellent, I couldn't resist commenting! Similarly, I don't love Italian food, but I also feel like a good dining experience near Sun City Center is sorely lacking. So my family and I were happy to try Mandola's! It has exceeded our expectations. I was able to get one of the best Caesar salads I have ever eaten. (Note, the chilled plate is a sign of a restaurant noticing the small things.) And the service is speedy, with the complimentary focaccia and oil hitting my table almost as soon as we were seated. ATTENTION: Don't be like me. The first time I visited, I was like, "I'm not paying 18%-20%-25% to grab drinks from a cooler, submit my own order, and grab my own utensils." But they really do bus the table, or grab anything you need from the dining/kitchen for you, if asked. Thanks for being clean, efficient, and most importantly, so friendly!

Yummy pizza by the slice! Great customer service. Met the Chef and he was so nice. I will…read moredefinitely come back and try one of their speciality pizzas. They also offer gluten free cauliflower crust option which is awesome!

In the area looking (always looking) for good NY style pizza and this place popped up with some…read morerave reviews. It's tucked away in an Publix shopping center and if you blink you could miss it. It's small inside with a few high top tables a small counter and small outside table. It's a simple decor inside but you don't eat the decor. There's not a lot of ambiance here but the food is good. We opted to the personal pizza and a drink special. Pizza is made to order it's free and hot and similar to a NY pizza. Nice crust and lots of sauce, cheese and toppings. Will have to give one of the Italian specials a try at some point like spaghetti and meatballs. They also have an offering of single dessert cake slices available.

Based on someones comments on Nextdoor Neighbor I decided to try this restaurant. Can't imagine how…read moremany times I passed this place not even giving it a 2nd thought. I learned today that was my mistake. The food was excellent. I tried the meatball sub and lasagna with meat. Both were very tasty, good portion size and fairly priced. While there is no seating it's perfect for takeout. I will be a frequent customer from now on.

What a hidden gem in RIVERVIEW. I've lived here my whole life or within 10 miles, and never thought…read moreto stop, mostly because I thought it was never opened. What a mistake. My husband decided to stop and grab dinner for us, Italian sausage sandwich, meatball sub for the grands and a chicken pasta. Everything was amazing.. it's fast good Italian , worth the stop off of 301 going south before the bridge. You are stuck in traffic anyway, grab a bite.

Not bad the lasagna taste like chef boyardee. Service was great the menu is great aswell I think…read morejust some of the executions of some of the dishes not enough seasoning

My family and I had a fantastic dining experience at The Vineyards Trattoria. From the moment we…read morearrived, the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and perfect for a relaxed night out. The service was attentive without being intrusive, and everything we ordered came out fresh and full of flavor. You can really tell there's care put into both the food and the presentation. The menu has a great balance of classic Italian favorites and a few unique touches that make it stand out. Overall, this is one of those places that consistently delivers a great experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for excellent Italian food in the Apollo Beach area. Five stars all the way.

Very good Italian restaurant that is unfortunately in a dying plaza. Because of this, I feel like…read moreit was less busy than what it should be, especially on a Saturday night . It makes the ambiance hard to enjoy when you're the only ones in a restaurant, but I will say there were a lot of takeout orders being picked up. The food was delicious though, very affordable, and everything freshly prepared by what looks to be one chef; which he definitely knows what he is doing. I ordered a breaded filet mignon and while it didn't taste like filet, it was very good and flavored nicely. Tiramisu was delicious but I think every restaurant should skip the cheap Hershey's chocolate sauce drizzle and do nothing instead of that option. Best thing in my opinion was the fresh Italian bread and the kids Mac and cheese! Overall, I would come back but more for like a casual dinner instead of a celebratory occasion. I'd say a high 3.75 stars, rounded to 4.

The food and the service was amazing here I will definitely return. This is definitely a Jim our…read morefirst time coming and we loved it.

I hadn't been to cheddars in a while, so when I saw that it was reopened in Brandon, Florida, I had…read moreto stop in. I have the best service. My steak and shrimp dinner was amazing. I really enjoyed the complementary croissant! Overall, the restaurant was nice and clean and inviting made for a nice meal. I will definitely be going back!

Came here on a Friday night. We made reservations via the waitlist tab on their website. We ended…read moreup waiting less than 10 minutes. It wasn't too crowded but you can tell it was picking up. I ordered the bourbon glaze salmon and shrimp with broccoli cheese casserole and a loaded potato. My kids got the chicken tender and cheeseburger kids meal. My husband got the ribs and fried shrimp with a side of fries and corn. All meals were great portion sides. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. It looks like they have great teamwork on busy days to help each other out. You definitely get the best bang for your buck here.

Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 This is my mom and I's go to spot when I make it into town. Their chips, salsa and guacamole is fresh and delicious and we love their bowls! Both of us got the hot & crunchy with the ahi tuna. So yum!! Our waitress was kind and attentive and I love the live plants they showcase around the seating area. We of course will be back! :)

At a shopping center in Riverview is Cali. It is very modern looking inside with high top tables…read moreoutside. It has a nice overhang that keeps you cool during the hot weather. The service is amazing. The staff was attentive and helpful. I wish the food was better. I was in the mood for a salad. The first disappointment was that they only gave 3 choices. I am on a gluten free diet and didn't have a problem with that. I did have a problem with the fact that 2 out of 3 salads had cheese in it and is not for someone who adheres to a dairy free diet. Yes, I could have asked if the cheese could be left out. But these salads had multiple kinds of cheese. I never wanted to be that person who asks to leave out half of the ingredients because of dietary restrictions. I would have had to do that. Maybe the answer is the choice to have a custom salad for people like me. The second disappointment was that the salads had a price without any protein. When you added one of the proteins, the salad became very expensive. This was a huge turnoff. The last disappointment was the ice tea. Although there were 3 choices, two of them had ingredients to which I am allergic. The third choice had caffeine. There was really no choice other than to drink water. I chose the restaurant because it was midway between us and friends. I looked at ratings and the number of stars when I travel out of town. This was not really what I expected.

Amici's Pizza & Pasta is hands down the best pizza in the area. It's our go-to spot when we want…read moregreat flavor and quality ingredients. Their pizza leans more toward a traditional New York style than most places around here, and you can definitely taste the difference. Consistently solid and always hits the mark.

Decided to give Amici's a shot and it was definitely delicious…read more We're usually in the area for Cherry's but my daughter is obsessed with pizza so we decided to grab a small from Amici's and now we're hooked! The first pizza we got was just a cheese then we came back for a half cheese half pepperoni. It was so good. The sauce they use is so good and the crust is perfect honestly it's at the top five pizzas I've enjoyed. Definitely will be ordering from here again!

When I was little, watching "The Love Boat" on Saturday nights and eating frozen pizza with my…read moresister, I dreamed that my future Saturday nights would be coming to places like this. Good food, immersive environment, smooth jazz-yes, this was worth growing up for. Joia is comfy and casual enough for the family-but also sleek and sophisticated enough for date night or girls night out. It has a roomy bar area to the left when you come in, with extra high tops. I almost sat there-but since it was my first visit, I opted for the dining room-which is actually several different areas, making the space even more inviting and sort of intimate. I'm clearly crushing on the vibe of this place... and the food lives up to the atmosphere. The complimentary bread is so tasty you don't even need the oil and spices that come with it, but they're tasty, too. I came hungry and ordered the fried cheese as an app. It's excellent... pillowy bites with soft, super shredded cheese on top (like snow). Ohhhh, so good. Now, I'll admit, I was full after this. But Joia has been on my list for *years... and I didn't want to risk not getting the chicken piccata. Ohhhh, I'm so glad I did! It comes with mushrooms and spaghetti with the same lemon sauce. So, so good. My server Sheila was excellent-so friendly and easy to talk to. She made me feel like a regular-and knows the menu inside out. They have a 2-for-1 martini special, Tuesday-Friday, 4-7. Parking is plentiful (Joia is in a shopping plaza, at 301 and Gibsonton) and there's covered patio seating. The live music was so smooth and just the right volume. Honestly, I can't wait to go back. It feels like a special occasion going there, but it's not priced that way. I've gotta bring friends and family here... often.

My friends and I finally got a chance to try this restaurant. We were so glad that we did! The…read morestaff was kind and we got seated quickly. There's an option to sit at the bar or at the tables they have available. My friends started with Shirley Temple, which they liked. One of them also had the jolly apple martini, which she raved about! They had a great two for one deal, which they have multiple days through throughout the week. We started off with the bruschetta, calamari, and crabcake sliders. All three of the appetizers were a hit at the table! The calamari was cooked to perfection. The crab cake sliders were bursting with flavor. We then moved on to our entrées, which were spaghetti, gnocchi with vodka sauce, and Margherita pizza. We all enjoyed our flavorful meals for the most part. The only downside would be the gnocchi with the vodka sauce. They don't give you much gnocchi, but there's a lot of sauce. The gnocchi normally comes in a Bolognese meat sauce, but because I don't eat meat, I asked for a different sauce not knowing I would be charged for it, and the unfortunately the waitress never stated that. I wasn't too fond of that since it didn't have meat, which means I was charged for both sauces. Other than that, it was a good experience, and hope to go back again one day.