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Picasso's

4.3 (899 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Happy hour specials
Good for kids

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My lunch
Linda V.

4/29/26. Always a good bet for good food-lunch or dinner. Price for lunch special-1slice pizza, salad and drink is now $10.50... everyone else has gone up so!!?!

Em M.

We recently visited for a birthday and the food was delicious. However I ordered the pan roasted chicken and was slightly disappointed. While it was tasty and flavorful the portion size for the money ($25 à la carte) was surprising. It was basically the breast meat with the drumette portion of the wing along with some gravy. I did order the sautéed broccolini as a side. I say this mostly as an fyi and not a complaint since the quality and flavor is not lacking. In future I will probably stick with the pizza (brother-in-law was kind enough to share) because that and the garlic rolls were my favorites of the evening.

Me and my shadow
Jerry H.

Always a pleasant time at Picasso. Melissa was our server. We did not give her a chance to tell us the specials of the day. I went witht he soup of the day which was Garlic. It was not too garlicy which was fine. I had a riesling and so did wifey. Melissa came back and we were ready to order. I wanted the ravioli bolagnese and wife haf the salmon croquettes. The bolanese did not come with grated cheese or crushed pepper. Frankly, I did not aks and was not offered. Desserts were Slimana picking for me. Wifey had yhe carrot cake not pictured. However, the mmm and ahhhh from wifey's mouth told the whole story. Delightful! I had to chase Melissa down for the check and a take out box for the cake. Picasso is a small but quaint restaurant. Whether a holiday dinner or a romantic dinner date, Picassos is the olace and they have pizza!

Butchers Special slice
Dustin G.

In the area visiting some family and took the crew to Picasso's. Some in our party had sandwiches, another had the pizza slice and a salad special, while myself and 2 others shared a large NY style Butcher's Special that we added mushrooms to. I can't speak to the sandwiches, but the party member that had the Ceasar salad said it was yummy. I can say that the pizza was really good. A good crispy crust with a great cheese and sauce / toppings ratio. Fairly easy parking as it's a strip mall type location. Bathrooms were clean. Order at counter, self service drinks, and they bring the food to your table. I'd go back if I was in the area and wanted a good pizza or had a group to feed.

NY Strip medium rare with asparagus, multi-layer, fried potato cubes, foie gras stuffed morel

One of the best steakhouse in Jacksonville is not a steakhouse! The one place I consistently get a great steak at a great price in a relaxed atmosphere is Picasso's. Their daily butcher's special is always delicious and is usually a pound or more, making it perfect for splitting. My wife and I will split one of their Mayfair salads (it is not called a Caesar, but in reality it is one and one of the best around) and the butcher special and nobody goes home hungry. This is not some OK toss it on the grill and serve it, this is a perfectly cooked NY Strip or Rib Eye with all the trimmings. The steak we had (shown) came with asparagus, fried potato squares (the kind made up of many layers) and morel mushrooms stuffed with foie gras. The steak was served with a red wine gastrique that was superb. Because I am a wine geek I took my own bottle of a good Bordeaux, knowing that the VERY reasonable $10 corking made that a good choice. BUT had I not, they have an excellent selection and, something I know from having worked in a wine shop for a while, have some of the lowest mark-ups on wines around. You can often get bottles there for only slightly more than you would pay for them at a shop. Finally, the ambiance and service. The place is ALWAYS busy (no doubt because of all the things I have mentioned) but the wait staff is pleasant and orders arrive quickly. It is very family friendly and at times a little loud, but one can always hear their dinner partner, unlike some other places. I have eaten at almost all the "Steakhouses" in Jax and there is truly none I like as much as Picasso's.

The Roasted chicken
Kandi F.

This is my first time here for dinner and im blown away!! We all know about the Scratch pasta an pizza. The seafood special today was a B liner wrapped in a potato...and a parsnips sauce. Omg just So delishes...Its really fine dinning. The service is always friendly ...the ambiance is intimate and chill. The food is amazing. Definitely a hidden gem!!

Gumbo and BBq shrimp.
Ed S.

Menu has a bit of everything so always weary about a menu with so many different kinds of food but the items we had were very good. I did the gumbo and the bbq shrimp and both tasted great. The shrimp were very NOLA authentic and the gumbo roux had the perfect dark chocolate color but was a little heavy on the flour but still very good. The ravioli also good but a pretty small portion for a pasta main course. Service was great and the the place was upscale strip mall. All in all a good dinner.

Inside Menu
Keshia K.

5 Start Italian-American Eatery, however service can be improved. The location of this place is "ducked-off" and DISCREET. When you pull up, you may think it's a Dive. The inside is the usual CASUAL dining setting. You'll notice a mix of the restaurants inventory mixed into the dining experience (I'm not sure if it's on purpose); however, the causal atmosphere should not be confused with the menu price nor food quality. This place is PRICEY. The wine selection is plentiful. I go house everytime. The food menu is limited, but I feel like you can't go wrong. My go to menu options are Italian Stew pot (for the meatballs), Fried Mozz & Side Salad with Salmon. I have had their pastas and pizzas too. All items (I am impressed) are cooked finely to chef's Perfections. They do not miss on FRESH QUALITY INGREDIENTS. The service is hit/miss. I have gotten a hospitable waiter a time or two. But more times than not you will get a pretentious, pompous attitude from the staff (until you prove your worth). One time we were turned away due to us having a party of 10. The manager's comment was "we'd rather tend to our usuals then host a large party bc they couldn't make room" I think staff training on unconscious bias will go along way. I mean I was a regular before the comment.

The Classic Italian
Karen H.

Picasso's never disappoints, and today was no exception! While we usually go for their pizza, we decided to try their sandwiches for lunch. I'm so glad we did! They can literally do no wrong! The flavors were on point, and everything tasted just as fresh and delicious as always. It's been a while since we've been in, and I noticed the new system where you order and pay first before sitting down, which I don't mind at all as long as the food's still stellar. And it definitely was! Another solid experience that keeps us coming back.

The kitchen sink w mushrooms
Christine P.

This place is one of my fav pizza places in Jacksonville. There's a reason it's been here forever. The pizza is so good and fresh. Becareful ordering a small size of Alfredo for the crust though....its $2.75 for 2 oz. Also if you want mushrooms added to the kitchen sink, it's an extra $1.75. So, like everywhere they're nicholing and dining you. The service is always decent. Some servers have been here forever. Others are newer. Nice/casual atmosphere. The food will never disappoint.

Lasagna Bolognese
Allison C.

We dined in on a reservation for dinner. Our service was fast and friendly. The food was all piping hot and delicious. The marinara and bolognese were wonderfully seasoned. The spicy pasta was spicy but not too spicy. The pizza crust was thin and crispy. We will definitely return.

Butchers Special on St Louis crust
Kristy K.

I've been going to Picasso for many many years and have never left disappointed. My go to is the Butcher's Special on St Louis crust. It's not really something you can get anywhere else here that I'm aware of. The service is always good even though the place can get a little chaotic during peak meal times. It's still busy after all these years for a reason!

Italian Stew Pot
Colin S.

Oh Picasso's... A gem, truly a gem. This spot is tucked away into an unsuspecting strip mall in Mandarin just across the Buckman which is a solid 30 minute drive for us, but well worth the trek. Entering the restaurant you're promptly greeted by the host/hostess who will probably apologize that there will be a short wait. (A good sign) No worries, you're seated in the small, but quaint restaurant with large booths to accommodate parties of 6-8 along with freestanding tables. Once you're seated you can read a bit of their background and philosophy; a St. Louis native, plopped down into Jacksonville to share his culinary expertise. You're greeted by STL staples like toasted ravioli, cracker-thin STL style pizza, and gooey butter cake to round things out --tempting for a fellow Saint Louis-an. But, my goodness, the pastas, freshly made in house with care. Premium, fresh ingredients, portions with flexibility to share, though you won't want to. Impressive wine selection to pair. If the quality of your food didn't convince you how much these small business owners care about your experience, maybe chat up the owners themselves who frequently make rounds throughout their establishment to ensure you leave with the most satisfyingly perfect meal in tow. Okay okay, great dinner spot but it's midday and I just need to grab a bite. My friends, grab a Philly cheesesteak for the road or any of there other lovely sandwiches. All-in-all, this place goes above and beyond, is priced exceptionally fairly for the quality/quantity and remains my favorite spot in town for pizza/pasta.

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Ask the Community - Picasso's

Is your online menu up to date with your prices, I see comments on Yelp that says it's not, February 2022?

Is everything spicy? Got the chicken parm over linguine with red sauce & couldn't eat the pasta because it was too spicy. Nothing in the description indicated it was spicy or I wouldn't have ordered it. Makes me hesitant to go back.

Always ask your server level of spicy.

Are there any vegan items on menu? I looked but everything is laden with cheese and meat. Website says they are all local and custom so are there items that can be made vegan?

The salads can definitely be made vegan. The Italian dressing is vegan. The pasta with marinara or the pasta with Arribatta sauce would also be vegan.

We went yesterday and a sign on the door said they were closed due to technical difficulties Does anyone know if or when they are reopening?

Never

Where's the ramen?? It's the whole reason I love this place! Please bring it back. ???

They have changed their menu up a bit. No more ramen or wings (which were the best in town).

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Picasso's - pizza - Updated May 2026

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