Not even kidding when I say this is the only place I ate at last weekend when I was in Tampa! My bf wanted to take me because he stopped while in town and raved about the garlic bread. So naturally we had to stop in when we were together. Saturday we arrived for an early dinner. We had several drinks and many appetizers. Our server Kyle was great. He mentioned the chicken parm and I instantly made a resi for the next day so we could try it. I was so glad we did, it was perfectly cooked and juicy. The pasta which they make in house was also perfection. Honestly you have to stop in! read more

I was excited to visit the Tampa Olivia restaurant for brunch as I enjoy the St. Pete location. The dining room is bright and beautiful. My party was celebrating two friend's birthday and was immediately seated at our reservation time. Kate our server was super helpful and friendly. I initially ordered the prime burger and asked for it to be well done. Once I received my plate, I was ready to dig in and decided to cut the burger in half as it was so big. Good thing I did because the burger was totally rare on the inside. In the meantime, I decided to eat my side of couscous and discovered there was hair in couscous. I informed the server and she took the dish to the back. The manager did come to the table and was apologetic about the undercooked burger. I decided to order the chicken and doughaffle, instead of another burger, which was cooked to perfection. I would come back for that dish alone. read more

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Went to Olivia after reading about it for a while and it did not disappoint. Beautiful setting although much louder than expected. Our server was excellent and advised us of her recommendations, which were spot on. We started with the garlic bread, which was unique and delicious, probably the best we've ever had. We also tried the brussel sprouts and again some of the best we've ever tried. My wife loved the arancini as well. But the star of the night was the viral chicken parmigiana, which was massive and delicious. I added a side of cacio and pepe pasta to finish off the dish. The attention from management was also top notch as they knew we were celebrating our anniversary so they brought a glass of champagne for my wife and non-alcoholic drink for me (I was driving) I even received an email from the general manager the next morning. Overall a 5 star experience and we will definitely be back. read more

OLIVIA - Garlic bread - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I like that it's a stand alone restaurant and very elegant. We went for Mother's Day and most tables had vases of pretty fresh flower arrangements. So many yummy things on the menu. My daughter had us split a croissant with fresh strawberry jam as an appetizer. For our meal I chose the waffle with ricotta and strawberries and my daughter had the frittata. Our server told me that their waffle maker was putting charred material on the waffle so if I wanted I could switch to bombini's with the same topping. 5 minutes later he said there was still one good waffle available. I took that waffle. Unfortunately there still was a tiny bit of charred specs on my waffle. The wait service is spectacular! read more

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This was my first time visiting Olivia in St. Pete - we were seeing a show at American Stage early afternoon and had wanted to go. I had visited the one in Tampa, which I enjoyed. The food was very good, but the service was a bit slow. I would leave more time in the future if I was going to see a show as it became a more leisurely breakfast/brunch experience than we had hoped for. I would definitely go back though - the food was high-quality and tasted good! I would also want to go back for dinner. The atmosphere is bright and trendy -- a really good spot for a Sunday morning brunch. We enjoyed the wild mushroom crostino with poached eggs, the avocado crostino also with poached eggs and the goat cheese sformato (which is actually an appetizer but plenty for breakfast/brunch if you wanted something delicious but not too heavy). Our friends ordered some cocktails as well as they were equally as delicious! Yum! read more

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Olivia's is one of my favorite places to celebrate my birthday--this was my third year in a row, and I still absolutely love it! The restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere, and the wait staff is always great. Our waitress this year was amazing--attentive, friendly, and made the experience even more enjoyable. We ordered four appetizers, and everything was delicious. My all-time favorite is the burrata, but the Parmesan bread is a very close second--so good! Their pizzas are always good , I myself went with the filet mignon, and it was perfectly cooked. The only thing that would make this place 100% perfect is the noise level. It was quite loud--we had a hard time hearing each other, and even our waitress struggled to hear us at times. Overall, still one of my favorite spots, especially for special occasions! read more

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We LOVE Olivia. Every time we go, it's always for a celebration of something and they never fail to make it a memorable experience. This time, for my husbands birthday we started with the meatballs which are perfect to share. I got an espresso martini and he got a nice glass of fine wine! For our entrees, I got the carbonara which was super creamy and had topped with a decent size helping of crispy pancetta. My husband got the tableside chicken parm and OH. MY. GOD. this might have been the best thing I've had in a long time. The chicken was crispy and the presentation of the "Parmesan" sauce was delicious. Safe to say this will definitely be around for a while. Olivia - hats off to you , again and again you continue to deliver a great experience and even better food! read more

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Visited Olivia in Tampa for a special occasion. Major letdown. I responded to the manager's email a couple of months ago to share our disappointing experience, but we never received a reply. The place looks nice. We arrived for our reservation at 8:45 pm, hoping to avoid some of the crowd. Nope! It was very loud and busy! Inside also looks nice, just very noisy. Unfortunately, the food was all disappointing. The service started well but declined to the point of being ignored by the end (my fiancé and I both spent several years as servers, so we are empathetic, pleasant, and patient). We really had high hopes after reading the reviews. But after talking with several other couples since then, they all said the same thing: the Tampa location isn't good, but the St. Pete location is great. We started with the Coccoli Fritto, which was nothing special, so we wouldn't recommend it. We also ordered the Wagyu Carpaccio, which was okay. The Wagyu was good, but there was just so little of it. I forget what it was served over, which might indicate it was underwhelming. For entrées to pair with the Pinot Noir, we had the squid-ink pasta and the Agnolotti. My fiancée didn't care for the pasta, but I thought it was okay. It's definitely al dente if you want it otherwise. The portion was on the smaller side, and on a scale of 1-10, I'd give it a 6. Nothing to write home about. She got the Agnolotti and said it was good. I did not care for it at all. I bought $100 in holiday gift certificates to get a $20 bonus gift certificate. I spoke to the manager at length around 4 pm to make sure I could use all $120 in GCs that night. When I tried to pay, they wouldn't accept the $20 gift certificate. I informed the server of the manager I spoke with earlier, and all the details. He took it to a different manager who never visited us, didn't care about the earlier confirmation, and denied us its use. I don't want it to go to waste, so I guess we'll try the St. Pete location next time we're in that area. Fingers crossed! We recommend going elsewhere and are putting far less faith into the whole Michelin Star system (not our only Michelin disappointment recently). read more

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We had a table for 8 for brunch a few Sundays ago and this was a meal of gluttonous proportions. I believe we ordered all the apps. Literally all of them. We got the Waffle Bombolini that came with a chocolate and caramel spread. These were more like cake donuts that looked like waffles and probably should have been our dessert. Very tasty. The meatballs were solid, the truffle fries were perfectly crisp pillows of heaven, and then there was the garlic bread. I could write a 1000-word essay on this garlic bread. This was by far the best garlic bread I have ever eaten. The bread was crisp on the outside, slightly doughy in the middle with slivers of fresh garlic and tons of butter. Phenomenal. After chowing on all of this for a while we ordered entrees. 3 of us just decided to split 2 pizzas: The Soppressata and the Honey and ham. The honey and ham was by far the better of the 2 with that salty/sweet combo. The Soppressata was pretty good but I didn't like the chili powder flavor on a pizza. It wasn't awful but not to my taste. The service was perfect; the food was delicious and the atmosphere was nice. read more

OLIVIA - Soppressata pizza- salami and spicy honey - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Really good food with a great ambiance. I always get either the chicken sandwich or the chicken parm. The pizza and salad are great. There is limited parking, however, they offer complementary valet. The drinks are really good. I always get the old fashioned or margarita. read more

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Still a solid five star experience. I love the food here. This was our first time going for brunch and it didn't disappoint. We were celebrating our 11 year wedding anniversary. Sometimes I add that to a reservation and it disappears into a black hole, but not here. There was a card on the table, the waiter wished us a happy anniversary and we got complimentary prosecco. They really know how to make you feel celebrated. My husband got an old fashioned which he really liked. I got a passion fruit mocktail, which was more tart than I was expecting and it was carbonated which it didn't say on the menu. I'd skip it next time. That was the only part of the meal I didn't enjoy. The rest was superb. I got the chef's omelet without the pancetta. It comes with an arugula side salad. The green sauce on the omelet was delicious. It was nice and fluffy. My husband got the chicken Parmesan sandwich without the cheese. It also came with a green sauce that was delicious. He subbed out the side with a salad. It was lightly fried and we both loved it. The only downside to the location is the parking lot is small. However they have complimentary valet if you can't find a spot in their lot. The decor is beautiful. I love all the natural light that comes in. Our server was super friendly. Overall, I really enjoy this place and will be back. read more

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My all time favorite restaurant in tampa! Always my go to brunch spot with the girls and always getting my sweet treat which is the tiramisu I love all the food in the menu, literally hands down one of the best food spot in Tampa, the service is amazing, really good wine menu and overall the service is amazing! read more

OLIVIA - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Made reservations (highly recommended) for date night! We love Olivia and always have a wonderful experience. Tonight was no different. We started at the bar with two glasses of Stoller Pino Noir from Willamette Valley. When our table was ready, we started with roasted Oysters. They were magnificent, adorned with soppressata butter and lemon/garlic bread crumbs. Next we shared two entrees--the Halibut (always a solid choice) and a Meatball pizza. Both entrees were delicious--fresh, well seasoned and cooked to perfection. read more

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Olivia is one of those Italian spots that never misses. I've gone for both brunch and dinner and it's consistently excellent every time. The decor is really comfortable and modern, which makes it easy to settle in and stay awhile without feeling rushed. The cacio e pepe is a must order for me, perfectly rich and simple in the best way. Their appetizers are just as impressive and always set the tone for a great meal. Whether it's a relaxed brunch or a full dinner, the experience always feels thoughtful, cozy, and reliable in the best way. read more

Olivia is a really cute spot and I always enjoy going there. I'm Italian, so I don't always expect things to be super authentic, but this is definitely close enough and really well done. The vibe is great, service is friendly, and their bolognese pasta is honestly delicious--one of my favorites on the menu. Overall just a nice place for a solid Italian-ish meal in Tampa for a good price! read more

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I really enjoyed the food I got. The meatball was my favorite thing on the menu. Very tender and I was tempted to order 10 and take them home. Then the cheese, olive and sun dried tomato appetizer was such a well thought out combination. I didn't get to try the squid ink pasta due to allergies but my friend said it was the perfect texture with a very nice flavor. The grilled oysters were 10/10. I didn't enjoy the flourless cake. The texture was off putting so I won't be getting that again. The environment and decor is romantic. The volume is pretty loud and the staff is super helpful and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the restaurant. read more

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Olivia was slammed when I went but our server was still very attentive and helpful. My water never went below halfway. The food was absolutely delicious and lived up to the hype. We ordered the garlic bread and yellowtail as an appetizer and they may have been my favorite items of the night. We split the lemon fettuccini, the scallops, and the Brussel sprouts. Both entrees were good- the risotto with the scallops was especially tasty. The Brussels sprouts were amazing. By that point I was so full that I could only manage a couple bites of the olive oil cake, which was sad bc it was also delicious. read more

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Another great meal at Olivia. This time I made a point to try their $16 Espresso Martinis and it was a solid 7/10. Not my favorite, but not bad either. We tried the $15 Burrata appetizer and especially enjoyed the pesto. I had the $22 Rigatoni and scarfed it down in about a minute. The $18 Honey Ham pizza was excellent. I thought the best item of the night was the $13 Apple Butter Torta. I will always be ordering that dish each and every time I come back here from now on. Great service. Complimentary free valet parking. read more

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One of my top 5 spots to go to in tampa! I'm obsessed with this restaurant! We ordered so much food and not one thing disappointed! We ordered as an appetizer the caprese salad and meatballs. Then as an entree the rigatoni short ribs pasta which was 20/10 I def am telling everyone's it's a need! The pizza was a great way to enjoy happy hour drinks as well! Service as always amazing waiters catering with a smile! Parking is pretty hard to get so I definitely recommend doing uber if you can. The place is such a vibe great for a friend date, date date or just anything! 20/10 recommend read more

OLIVIA - Margarita pizza - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

EASILY my favorite restaurant in Tampa now. WOWOWOW. delicious, all of it. I can't get over how amazing it was! The ambiance, the food, the service, the prices, absolutely incredible. 20/10! I will be back probably once a month now for sure I'm obsessed. I'm going to dream about that espresso dessert every night until I have it again haha! read more

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Second best burger I've had in Tampa. Huge burg. Robust flavor. Quality ingredients. Fries were good. I'd def eat again. The service is always fantastic. Never had a bad bite here. I love Olivia read more

OLIVIA - Burger - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

My family took me here for an early Mother's Day brunch and it didn't disappoint. We shared the arugula salad, ham pizza, biscuits and gravy, waffle w strawberries, and the steak sandwich. Everything was delish. Service was stellar. Our waitress was able to course out our food to allow us plenty of time to share and enjoy what we had without being overwhelmed. The inside of the restaurant is very modern farmhouse which I really enjoy. What a gem in south tampa. read more

This is a great and well appointed restaurant with a lively vibe. We had the bread service and Cesar salad to start. We then had the rigatoni and meatballs on the side and for desert we had cake. Everything was delicious with ample portions. Service was good. The parking is a bit small so I advise to use the valet. read more

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Five stars for impressing someone raised on homemade authentic Italian food. OLIVIA lives up to the hype! Not only do they serve up award-winning cocktails, they also make the best gluten-free garlic bread I've ever had! I've enjoyed both dinner and brunch at this location, taking full advantage of the valet service. Servers have been impeccable. Cocktails as delish as they are esthetic, and too alluring for me to try the wine yet. Gluten-free pizza crust, breads, and pastas that rival wheat flour versions. Every bite at OLIVIA is heaven. read more

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FOOD: "Fantastic" Drinks: "CAN I get Another!" Servers: " Professional" Would I go back "ABSOLUTELY!" read more

This was my 4th time visiting Olivia, and I feel by far the best experience overall yet. The service was top notch on a very crowded Tuesday night. The ambiance of the restaurant gives upscale modern vibes with a space that is great for post work cocktails or a date night out. The brussel sprouts are my favorite i have ever had anywhere, and a must order everytime I am here. The pizza had a perfect crust with incredible fresh pesto. The Fritto Misto was good I wish it had more calamari and shrimp and less halibut as I feel it was a majority portion of the dish. The pasta main was delicious with the shortrib so tender it fell apart with a fork pairing perfect with the sauce for a balanced bite. The manager made a point to check on each table and was very attentive as well. Overall a great evening and experience and I cannot wait to return! read more

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Olivia never disappoints! Always a great atmosphere and the food is amazing. One of our favorites! read more

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Wish I could give them 10 stars!! The food was delicious!! The drink were amazing!! The service was spot on and friendly! The restaurant was a little loud but it's very nice and everyone was business casual. I'll definitely be back! **make a reservation if you come at night or weekend * read more

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Oliva never disappoints! While my parents were visiting, we know immediately we needed to bring them here for dinner. The staff is always great, but our waitress was so lovely this visit! My mom had a lot of questions and she was fantastic about answering them. No fault to the service, but the food did take quite a bit of time to come out. It was a bit of a wait, so we enjoyed some drinks and good conversation. The Goat Cheese Sformato was a delicious starter! The bread is toasted enough without being hard and the goat cheese was so good. Two of our party ordered the Prime Rib special and that was a table hit!!! Whatever sauce comes with the prime rib is phenomenal and I'm still thinking about it!! The lasagna special was also well worth the order! They prepare the lasagna daily and we were able to snag one of the last two orders. I opted for the tortiglioni with blackened chicken and it was the perfect pasta dish. The desserts were fine, but not sure I would need to order dessert again next time. The affogato had a different spin on it than a standard affogato, but wasn't bad. The strawberry dessert was a hit for my parents, but isn't my preference. The vibes of Olivia are always top tier! We appreciated a long dinner without feeling rushed, enjoyed fantastic food, and always remember why Olivia ranks so high for us after each visit. read more

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One thousand percent yes. We visited this location for the first time during a recent visit to the area as it shares a name with our little. She was delighted from the second we pulled into the parking lot. Hostess was quick to greet us and had us seated at a table in the middle area. The ambiance is excellent. Mixed seating, warm time lighting, view of the prep kitchen and bar. Or server stopped by to take drink orders shortly after we were sat, and he was stellar throughout our experience. He offered suggestions, was pleasant, and quick on both good and drinks. We were there during brunch but they also offered lunch options for those not into exclusively breakfast style brunches. The little one and I had pizza (margarita and honey and ham). Pizza was perfectly cooked, crispy edges without burned flavor. The honey ham was delectable - a mix of sweet and salty. Overall: A+ A definite addition to our Tampa roster when we go back. Highly recommend! read more

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We were visiting Tampa and for a special meal we chose OLIVIA. We had made a reservation a few days in advance, I'd recommend doing that, the place was busy. The restaurant is at a busy intersection where 3 roads converge. There is limited restaurant parking, but they do offer valet parking. It was loud inside. We had no trouble holding conversations but there really was a high level of noise. As I often do, I had checked out their menu online and already knew what I wanted, the Bruchetta and Tortiglioni. Our wonderful server told us about a special they had, Lasagna, which my wife ordered, along with their Wild Arugula salad. I liked it all. We began by splitting the salad, that nice vinaigrette flavor. There was a lot of stuff in this healthy light salad, including something listed as honey crunch. This was a nicely thought out offering. Following, we had the Bruchetta, a soft bread with an easy crust. Instead of sliced or diced tomato it had a tomato relish, a nice moist topping complimented by herb ricotta. This was a great start. There was a longer than I expected wait for our entrees at about 30 minutes, but finally my Tortigloini arrived. Listed with spicy alla vodka, I did notice a hint of spiciness. The sauce itself was mild, I would have preferred something with a bit more punch, but still good and just enough to go with the pasta. What I really liked was my sampling of my wife's Lasagna that night and again the next day for lunch. Forget about a square out of a pan, this was rolled lasagna, like something individually created just for you. It is not listed on their menu but according to our server, something they offer daily but often run out of, so they treat it as a special item. Service was a step above, including providing fresh silverware, a table cleaning between courses, and more. Our server was very nice to talk with, providing recommendations, history, and general conversation. She took the time to make our visit more memorable. They add a 15% service charge to the bill, well disclosed on the menu, bill, on a card, and verbal. read more

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We had a reservation for my birthday but we had to wait another 20 minutes after the reservation before being seated (which is fine but slightly annoying). The restaurant is beautiful and there is valet parking. The ambiance is very loud and there's a lot going on all at once. It's a great place for a GNO but for a date night it was fairly loud, I felt like I needed to shout a bit at my boyfriend to converse. GOAT CHEESE SFORMATO ($9): this was pretty good even though I don't enjoy the taste of olives much. I liked the sweetness of the sun-dried tomatoes. Objectively, there was not enough bread for the dip 3.5/5 AGNOLOTTI ($27): Absolutely delicious, the star of the pastas. The sauce was wonderful and it all came together nicely. 5/5 SQUID INK CASARECCE ($24): I like Al dente but it was a little too underdone for my liking to the point where the noodles were a bit hard. I read other reviews about the same problem and I truly did not think it would be an issue bc I like Al dente but I get it now. It had a nice spicy kick to it which I enjoyed and the flavor was decent. Not the best I've ever had but very delicious for the price! 4/5 TORTIGLIONI ($20): loved the noodles and how chewy they were. Pretty good dish but nothing outstanding that was blowing me away. Similar to a Rao's vodka sauce but slightly better. Everything was reasonably priced and it was very solid. I got a complimentary cannoli and note for my birthday which was the cherry on top! Olivia seems like a place where you get consistent food and service! 3.5/5 read more

OLIVIA - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Olivia is an upbeat Italian spot with consistently amazing food and a lively atmosphere. You really cannot miss with the pastas, but the scallop entrée is a standout and one of my favorites on the menu. Drinks are well done and the wine selection is solid. Parking can be tough, but the complimentary valet makes it easy. Always a great choice for a fun night out in Tampa. read more

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What an amazing dinner at Olivia this evening. Camilla was outstanding recommending a beautiful bottle of red wine. Everything we had was outstanding. We started with the Burrata appetizer and had the Agnolotti and Bucatini as the mains. Enjoyed some mushroom risotto as a side. Finished with and Old Fashioned and Espresso Martini for after dinner drinks. We'll be back! read more

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First off, five stars for Camila for making our experience! I had made a reservation in advance to come and celebrate our son's birthday after we visited the aquarium. Anyhow, I specifically asked that the highchair be available at the table when we got there. It was a complete downpour when we got in there and three of the hostesses in the front were just standing there talking with one another and I was managing my toddler in one hand with a huge umbrella trying to get through one door. That was the first negative for me! Anyhow, we got in there, and our other friends were waiting there at the table which was seated opposite right in the front of the hostess stand, and there was no highchair there or no room for a stroller. After I went back outside and got my second child, we asked to move to another table. We were moved over by the wine wall. That was a much better area if you have a stroller and easier for us to maneuver with the kids. Zach was there in the interim while we were waiting for Camila to come in. We ordered some appetizers and we were able to get that in so that we could get some food for the kids. We ordered the garlic bread, the truffle fries, burrata, as well as the brussels sprouts. I thought the brussels sprouts and the garlic bread were the best things of the appetizers that we had. For dinner, a friend and myself ordered the chicken Milanese, which I thought was OK, it was very dry and there was no flavor to it. My husband got the fish and he said it was good and our friend got the Cacio E Pepe and she said it was good as well. Our drinks were good and Camilla gave great suggestions. She was very sweet gave good conversation and catered to our kids. She even asked the chef if we could have gnocchi as a dish because they did not have it on the menu. The kids love gnocchi and I was surprised it wasn't a stand alone dish, but it was very plain. She brought out a little cannoli for my son to sing happy birthday, and she was very sweet. We ordered the apple torte, which I didn't think was as phenomenal as some people say. I thought the walnuts were the best part to be honest with you. Although this is a cute restaurant and has really good reviews, it just missed the mark for me, but Camilla was awesome. So if you go, ask for her. read more

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Goat cheese starter was mid Squid ink pasta was chewy and a bit spicy Cucumber cocktail was light and cute Truffle fries were good read more

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Everything here was an absolute banger!! The short rib and truffle raviolis were absolutely to die for. I can't even explain how incredible the flavor was. I'm still thinking about it days later. The yellowtail also had such a complex and fresh blend of flavors that we ordered two rounds of it for the table. Our only complaint is that we did have a reservation and we were seated about 30 mins late because the party before us was still there (after being there for more than 3 hours). I'm not sure why management declined to politely ask them to finish, as most other establishments would. We were there for a bachelorette party so it did throw off our itinerary a bit. They did kindly provide a complimentary round of champagne for the inconvenience. Large, open space with romantic lighting. read more

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This was my first time going for brunch and I was blown away! Beginning with the COCCOLI FRITTO which had prosciutto, stracchino, fig jam, truffle honey. Literally all my favorite things. This fig jam has to be made in house it was so fresh as well as the truffle honey. I will come back time and time again just for that. My main entree was a waffle which was decently sized. Toppings included strawberries, white chocolate ricotta cream, toasted almonds, honey maple syrup. Another 10/10 this was delicious! The white chocolate ricotta was new for me and I was pleasantly surprised. Service was great she explained the menu very well and as always the ambiance was very nice. My only note that I've come to realize is that no matter if your large party has a reservation you will still have to wait for your table to be ready. The lobby or waiting area is also very small so if you have a large party be prepared to wait a second. read more

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Loveeee Olivia! Came here for a friend's birthday and had a great time. Our group ordered several appetizers for the table and all were delicious. This was my first time having their garlic bread and I was blown away. The oysters were amazing as well, they had so much flavor and the Parmesan crust was the perfect topping! The mini rigatoni was delicious, paired with the garlic bread made the meal 10x better overall. Our waitress was great! She was very patient and definitely knew her stuff when we had questions about the menu. The vibe of the restaurant was nice as well. The noise level wasn't too loud and the playlist was great. Will definitely visit again! read more

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