After leaving, I did a quick search and learned that the chef/owner previously had a restaurant in…read moreLong Island, NY. That made perfect sense, I immediately loved the ambiance as soon as I walked in, even before trying the food or experiencing the service. I frequent many places in Long Island and really enjoy that style, so it felt familiar in the best way. We had a wonderful waitress, and the entire staff stood out for being genuinely kind and attentive, not just at our table, but throughout the restaurant. As a thoughtful gesture, they even removed the Kir Royale drinks from our bill since we didn't enjoy them much. We hadn't expected that at all, and it really showed how much they care about their customers. Every dish we tried was excellent. The calamari appetizer and the pesto gnocchi entrée were particular highlights for me. This is definitely a place I've added to my list for when I'm back in Florida. Highly recommend stopping by and experiencing it for yourself!

Wonderful experience, located in plaza with lots of parking. Outside table area, along with…read morespacious interior seating area with numerous tables. Prompt seating and drink order taken from Austin our waiter. He was very good and provided excellent suggestions when asked. Party of 8 Sat dinner. Very good crowd. Austin provided daily specials and a verbal description of a non written menu items such as chicken Parm which was fantastic. Large fresh hot portion that was yummy. Halibut special was popular in our group and all had positive remarks. Very good spot- looking forward to next visit.

Having dined at several of the Lynora's venues, we finally tried the location in Jupiter. A bit…read moresmaller than most of the others inside, the covered patio outside was delightful. The service was terrific - friendly and attentive (but not hovering) and the food was great. My Burata was large and nicely constructed - and the Balsamic Glaze was perfectly dressed. The Grilled Romaine was delicious and interesting - with a nice portion of pancetta. Our mains were excellent - the Bucatini Amatriciana (a new item on the menu) was scrumptious. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce rich and flavorful. The Grilled Salmon on a bed of spinach was perfectly cooked (most restaurants overcook fish) and quite tasty. Although not terribly deep, the wine list was broad and there was a good range of priced offerings. Overall we had a great dinner.

We frequent the Alton location. It's always busy but they turn tables quickly. The food is always…read moreamazing...not just the pizza all the pasta/seafood entrees are fantastic!

The family and I had an absolutely amazing experience at Tavolena Restaurant in Jupiter Florida…read more Located in a strip center the restaurant is on the smaller side but the has beautiful decor with a small bar area and seating. The server was both entertaining and knowledgeable. The pastas all homemade was fresh and delIcious. If you're looking for a fantastic dining experience with exceptional service and delicious food Tavolena is it.

Hands down the best Italian spot in Jupiter! Tavolena has become our absolute favorite, and for…read moregood reason. Chef Mike and his wife, Lisa, are the most welcoming owners--they truly make you feel like family the second you walk through the door. ​The food is high-quality and consistently spot on. The fried calamari is a must-start, and their Sunday Italian Feast is legendary. The chicken riggies are incredible, but if you're lucky enough to be there during truffle season... OMG. ​Pro tip: Book early! They fill up fast, so we actually make our next standing reservation every time we're there just to make sure we get a spot. ​Also, definitely check out their bakery and deli right next door. It's perfect for breakfast and lunch. Whether it's a high-end dinner or a fresh sandwich and pastry, Mike and Lisa just get it right. 10/10!

I hate to write this review because I like being able to get a table most of the time when I want…read moreone. But this is the best Italian restaurant in Palm Beach County, I'm sure. Far from "red sauce italian," Il Professore serves up exquisitely crafted italian regional specialties in a sleek but humble environment, with service that makes you feel perfectly at home whe3ther you're a first timer or a regular. Last night was our 4th time eating there. Started with fried stuffed zucchini blossoms... clearly homemade ricotta, hot out of the oven in fresh tomato and basil pesto sauces. Perfect. We shared the Staghetti Bottarga, which was split for us. Pasta, perfectly cooked. Sauce, olive oil, garlic, cherry tomatoes and botttarga, just crunchy and flavorful enough to add life tot he dish without overwhelming it. Two entrees. Lamb chops in a beautifully savory sauce, with roasted potatoes crisp on the outside and fluffy and hot inside. The breadcrumb/parmesan crusted halibut was perfectly fresh, moist, seasoned correctly (not too salty) and all around perfect. Don't sleep on the desserts -- the pistachio tiramiso is always on the menu and excellent. Chocolate cake with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream, also well worth the calories. Don't miss this place! It's small and in the usual crappy Florida strip mall, but it is always an experience!

Dined at this restaurant for their flavor South Florida menu in September. It's an intimate spot,…read moreperfect for a date or a nice evening out with family. The waiter, Douglas, was great. I enjoyed his personality. They had a ton of specials and additions to the menu, so it was hard to stick to the flavor of South FL menu, but I guess we'll have to go back! The stuffed zucchini flowers were tasty, but I'm not sure they needed the superfluous amount of sauce they came with. I think it made right, they don't need much extra flavor at all! The mezzi paccheri was definitely homemade and the sauce was good, although needed a bit more flavor for us, maybe a dash of salt/pepper. The chicken breast I thought was super dry, so did my husband, oh well. For dessert we both had the velvet affogato, which is legit my favorite dessert ever. I have never seen it offered with both vanilla and chocolate ice cream! Also, it came with a side of Amaretto (shot), which is unique! The waiter said they are totally slammed in season and I can see why!

10/10 - One of the Best Italian Meals I've Had in Florida…read more I don't usually write long reviews, but Vulcanos Italian Restaurant absolutely earned it. From the moment we walked in, it felt like one of those rare local spots where everything is made with love and completely from scratch. You can taste the difference in every single bite. We started with the wedge salad, and it was perfect -- crisp, fresh, chilled lettuce with the right balance of toppings and dressing. It was way bigger than expected (portions here are no joke), but every bite had amazing flavor. It's honestly one of the best wedge salads I've had anywhere. Next, we ordered a gluten-free pizza, and I was blown away. Gluten-free pizza is usually hit or miss, but theirs tasted like real, authentic pizza with that homemade texture and flavor. The crust had that perfect balance of crispy and chewy, and you could tell it was made in-house and not something pre-packaged. Easily the best gluten-free pizza in the area -- maybe anywhere. But the star of the night was the lobster ravioli. Absolutely incredible. You can tell it's homemade the moment you cut into it. The pasta was soft and fresh, and the filling actually had real chunks of lobster instead of the usual "barely-there" filling most places give you. The sauce was rich, creamy, and absolutely addictive. If you come here, this dish is a must-try. On top of the food being amazing, the service was warm, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. You can tell the staff really cares about their customers and takes pride in what they serve. Also, the best vodka sauce I've ever had in my life, better than in Italy! Super homey ambiance! If you want real, homemade Italian food served with big portions, great service, and authentic flavor, this is 100% the place. We left full, impressed, and already planning what we want to try next time. Highly recommended -- 10/10 experience

The restaurant is nice, clean, and welcoming. Service was good, though everything arrived quite…read moreslowly, especially considering it didn't seem overly busy during early dinner hours. The food overall was okay, but not particularly memorable. We tried the eggplant rollatini, lobster ravioli as an entrée, and fried calamari as an appetizer. For salads, we had the beet salad with fried cheese and the house salad that came with the ravioli. While everything was decent, none of these dishes really stood out. The pizza, however, was a highlight. We ordered the Meat Lovers, Margherita, and cheese pizzas, and all were very good. It also seemed to be the most popular choice, as many of the tables around us had ordered pizza as well. I'd likely return to give it another try, especially for the pizza.

Solid place been going here for years. Costs $27 with tip for 2 pizzas of this size during lunch…read more This photo is the white pizza that was amazing and my friend got the chicken parm pizza that was an absolute 10/10. Will go back for sure!

My wife and I were looking for a lunch nook and stumbled upon this spot. We both had calzones. This…read morewas a cozy place with tasty food, good music and excellent service.

Ambiance: very pretty setting. Casual and somewhat intimate…read more Service: excellent Food: very unique chef, creative cooking, tasty dishes. Sort of farm to table. Very tasty choices but personally my opinion is portions are small. Worth the time and effort to visit.

The Hungry Poet is back baby!! (I love being Yelp Elite…read more I've just been busy!) "The Salty Zebra blew me away, The Black Grouper entree made my entire day. The burger was seasoned and the patty was fat, But those home made desserts....whooo that's where it's at!" This meal/dining experience brought me to Yelp immediately. I was excited y'all! The Salty Zebra (picked it b/c of good reviews and proximity to Barnes and Noble in Tequesta) They cover the basics extremely well: greeted with kindness and professionalism, seated promptly, and approached immediately by a wonderful server. I won't spend time here just know you will not be disappointed with the service and it was beyond pleasant. Apps Burgundy Escargot (Pernod Garlic-Parsley Butter) We asked for a recommendation from the appetizer section of their menu (perfect amount of selections by the way...I despise an encyclopedic menu). We were thinking escargot and we were so pleased that it was recommended...that sealed the deal. It was garlicky and buttery and served with the perfect white bread. Spot on. Entrees were freaking fantastic! Florida Black Grouper (Creamed Kai Kai Farms Mustard Greens, Colab Farms Glazed Carrots, Carrot Marmalade) I never order grouper. I go out of my way to order it because I don't enjoy white fish usually. Something spoke to my spirit (plus our amazing server highly recommended it) and I went against my natural inclination. Lawd have mercy I'm glad I did. That grouper was perfectly seared, flaky, flavorful and completed excellently by the mustard greens and carrots. I do t know what the sauce was in the plate but it was savory a bit earthy in the best possible way with a twinge of sweetness that made me want to lick the plate ‍ (hey I'm from Mississippi...we do that ). Needless to say there wasn't a morsel of food left in my plate. Other reviews complained about small portions. I beg to differ it was a perfect portion, and I have a biiiiig appetite. (I am the hungry poet after all! I enjoy experiencing three full courses and not being miserably full by dessert.) Bistro Burger (1/2 LB CBS Blend, Gruyere, Sweet & Sour Onions, Au Poivre Sauce, Parmesan Potato Wedges) Boyfriend got the burger. It was great--I am well loved so I got the first bite lol Patty was thick and moist and seasoned! I was impressed that they didn't stay away from seasoning with this burger. We suspect it could have even been prepared sous vide then seared because of how evenly cooked it was. Our server was even kind enough to bring ketchup for the potato wedges. Dessert LET ME FIRST SAY: the second dessert (chef's special) was complementary. I don't know why? Good karma maybe? Speaking of the chef... Chef Michael was working that dining room. ‍ He walked by our table and asked if everything was okay. Not realizing he was the chef we asked for a little more bread to sop up the escargot butter. He brought the bread out a few minutes later himself and was super polite. He introduced himself and I was impressed that he was so personable. He stopped by two more times to check on our entrees and desserts. I love an involved chef. I have a couple friends who are Executive Chefs in pretty swanky places and I love to see that bar being met. Especially as a Yelp Elite reviewer. You know how most people can't wait to write reviews when they're pissed. I can't wait to write reviews when my socks are knocked off. Back to dessert... Chocolate banana I love banana desserts. Some might be biased but this dessert was oooooooh wee deliciously special. I don't have the description because I think desserts change weekly/daily etc but trust me... GET IT! If you like bananas chocolate and caramel get it! Homemade S'more When I said made in house I mean it! The marshmallow the graham cracker all of it! It was rich and decadent and it blew me away. I'll be thinking about these desserts for a while. And again I don't t know what we did to get a free one but Chef Michael brought both out himself and I felt the "we go the extra mile" vibe. It was crystal clear. Sounds like I'm using hyperbole but I swear I'm not. Decor and ambiance was beautiful. Wasn't loud at all. Hands down a perfect dinner experience. We had been walking in the hot sun all day after this impromptu trip to Stuart and even in leggings and a T-shirt we felt comfy and welcomed. Thanks another review giving it to you straight no chaser from The Hungry Poet aka Elizabeth S. aka Lizz . Enjoy!

Wowzers!! So we had been wanting to dine here for a bit however we were hesitant since we thought…read moreit was related to the other Tiramisu in North Palm. But low and behold it isn't related and boy are we ecstatic we finally tried Tiramisu Too! First, the service was impeccable. Jordan was always around but not overbearing. Always checked on us and really gave us recommendations based on what we were looking for but not pushy at all. The food was fresh, hot and well seasoned. Tasted amazing. The portion size was pretty large however I have teenagers that devour everything in sight. The pasta was light and tasty. Honestly, I can't wait to go back and try another dish. I truly hope that the service and the quality of food stays as excellent as this visit. Highly recommend this dining experience!

The restaurant has an intimate feel, although it is surprisingly large. The design is clean and…read moreattractive. Our server, Matt, was excellent - he made great suggestions and checked on us regularly, but without hovering. Lance, the owner, checked with us as well. Our food was great: Our Garlic Knots were terrific- perfectly baked and flavorful. The Clams Oreganata were well topped with garlic and breadcrumbs. The Caesar Salad crisp and fresh. Our pastas were perfectly cooked - al Dante, but not undercooked and the sauces delicious. The Chicken Marsala was sauced in a rich, sweet sauce with plenty of mushrooms. Finally the Veal Parmigiana was quite good - their red sauce is (as always) rich and sweet. Overall a great meal.

Stopped in for lunch at Bartoni's Bar & Grill in Jupiter, Florida, and I have to say--it was a bit…read moreof a surprise. The place used to be a sports bar, and while they've upgraded the tables and added a full bar, the overall layout still screams "game day." Plenty of TVs line the walls, which feels a little unusual for an Italian restaurant, but hey, if you like watching the game while enjoying a good slice of pizza, it's not a bad setup. Speaking of pizza, I went for the Carnivore Pizza, and it did not disappoint. Loaded with toppings, great crust, and just the right amount of cheese--definitely a solid choice. My companion had the Antipasto Salad, which was a fresh and flavorful mix of greens, tomatoes, roasted peppers, garbanzo beans, salami, and provolone, all tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Both dishes were well done, and you could tell they put some thought into their ingredients. Now, here's the part that had me feeling a little bad for them--we were the only customers there for lunch on a weekday. It's a new spot, so I really hope they get more traction because the food and service deserve a crowd. Prices were very reasonable, with lunch coming in at under $20 per person, which is a steal for the quality. Parking is plentiful. Overall, I'd definitely come back, maybe for dinner when there's (hopefully) more of a buzz. The food was excellent, the service was attentive, and the prices were fair. If you're in the area and looking for good Italian food in a casual setting--TVs and all--Bartoni's is worth a visit

Surprising strong food options as it's a repurposed sports bar in a strip mall. Clams excellent…read moreespecially the sauce. Calamari solid. Great fries. Veal piccata excellent overshadowing the oil and garlic pasta. Rigatoni with vodka sauce super. Hot Brownie and ice cream dessert excellent. Solid new performer.

The menu offers a great variety, from appetizers to entrées, along with a nice selection of wines…read more The atmosphere feels warm and homey. The owners frequently check on guests, and it's clear this is a true family-run place (their own grandchildren were among the servers), which adds a special touch. We started with the eggplant rollatini and garlic bread pizza, both delicious. For entrées, we tried the cacio e pepe, pasta with lamb ragú, and lamb pork chops with an arugula salad, everything was flavorful and well prepared. And last but not least, the cappuccino was excellent! If you're in the area, it's definitely a lovely spot to try. It's a small cafe/restaurant, but very pleasant, friendly, and welcoming.

Ambiance: None…read more Service: Very good Food: Good basic Italian food. Family owned and run, they try hard to please.