The food and the service is excellent!!!! The drinks and good and the desert are the bomb!!!!!

I ordered from here again this evening via DoorDash, and am really disappointed. I ordered the pasta, I did NOT want meat or select it. They put in chicken, but it is all slimy skin, like no meat at all on the pieces. That totally grosses me out and is the reason I don't eat meat on a bone. The Mac and cheese sauce is really heavy on the flour, it's not completely cooked out, but it's ok. The beef patties are so hard I can't chew them at all, I can knock on them, and the meat had an off taste. They are 100% microwaved. That only happens when you throw stuff in the microwave. The Kingston egg rolls are ok, but have a ton of oil. Of course I want to support local businesses and see them thrive but I paid $50 for the pasta, patties, and mac and cheese, and I'm definitely not eating any of them. read more

Pimenta - Caribbean Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Jan 29, 2024 I spent $80 plus dollars at this establishment. The peas and rice was mushy, the cabbage was salty, the curry chicken (breast) was dry, the oxtails and goat was tough and chewy. I spoke with the owner daughter who was very congenial. She stated she would send a gift certificate. Well... excuse after excuse still nothing. Last communication the certificate was a gesture on their behalf. PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY AT THE ESTABLISHMENT. The food is bad and no integrity at all. That is not true. You never told me a date just that you were working out of town. Yet three months is a bit much to rectify horrible. Again, no problem. God judge between you and me. read more

The ambiance, music decor and warm service were as impactful on my experience as the food. We ordered the Jerk Shrimp, Veggie Patty, Whole Snapper (Escovitch) and Jackie's Filleted Fish. I dreamt of that Jerk Shrimp, and the snapper was taken down to the LAST bone! I cannot wait to visit again! Compliments to the Chef! read more

Pimenta - Boston Jerk Shrimp - Caribbean Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

The food was great and service was very friendly. I got the goat curry and mac n cheese, and my husband got the oxtail beans and rice & fries. The goat curry was very flavorful and satisfying. The man n cheese was soooooo good! Gooey, creamy, tasty! It's a really cute spot, nice and quaint. Love it, we'll be back to try more items! read more

For awhile I was avoiding Jamaican food but then I figured out if I don't go further than patties and Brown Stew Chicken, everything will be ok. My big issues was going to places and them not having staple dishes. But I also shouldn't let negative experiences prejudice how I view a place I'd never been. My first impression was that I liked the look and feel of Pimenta. Once I saw the menu, I knew that I could order Brown Stew Chicken and be good. The first disappointment I felt was while trying to order, I was informed that they were out of plantains. Granted, it was Christmas Eve but it was also about 4 p.m. I mapped it a the nearest Giant was a 35 minute walk away. If y'all don't have ackee in Fredericksburg, cool, I can live with that, but plantains, come on. The next strike was the patty I ordered. It was a Veggie one and I ordered it because my cousin ordered a chicken one. They told him, his would take about 5 minutes longer, which neither of us found an issue with.* A few minutes later, they brought my patty but not his. I could've waited til his was ready to begin my burnt patty. Yes, the bottom of it burned. I didn't take a picture because I didn't want my cousin to notice because he was really excited to try this place but I was not pleased. Shortly thereafter our plates came. I ordered, the brown stew chicken with Rice and Peas and Roti. The presentation was top-notch. And the roti was a cool substitution but I really wanted plantains. Anyway, I got ate my food and liked it but I can't ignore my issues. *They really could've done InstaCart for some plantains. read more

Pimenta - Roti, rice and peas and brown stew chicken. - Caribbean Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

I think I woke up in the Carribean!!! I had the curry shrimp with rice and peas and plaintains. Everything was cooked perfectly, seasoned well, and as I type I am still licking my fingers. Definitely a must try!!! read more

I've been here three times now - brunch, lunch and dinner - all great experiences! The food is real and freshly made, very high quality and delicious. The service is wonderful - attentive and friendly. The decor is light and calm, just right. I love the curries, the patties, the plantains, the jerk fried chicken and waffles, and both kinds of wings. I'll be back for some ackee and cod. Oh, and the drinks are rum-freshing, and there is Red Stripe on tap. Go, enjoy! read more

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Do yourself a favor Eat HERE! My husband is Jamaican and loves the food! Beautiful clean restaurant, good food/ drinks, music and service. We hosted my casual birthday here last Saturday with 14 of my family and friends; and enjoyed the food again. We have been 3-4 times the food is always consistent and the drinks are amazing (thank you Sara (bartender)). Good job Pimento happy to have you near by! This is our new go to for Jamaican food on the DMV. The owner and the daughter were very polite and accommodating to our large group. read more

Pimenta - Caribbean Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Love the food and atmosphere! Restaurant is very open and tables very comfortable. Ragamuffin Wings are kickin with amazing seasonings and spices along with the spicy chili sauce. Only thing I would say is that the wing sizes were a little small as far as how much meat are on them but you can't beat the flavor. I was excited when the waiter told me the Negril Jerk Chicken Sandwich was from the standard bone in chicken that is smoked and seasoned and just de-boned in order to be placed as a sandwich. Chicken comes out on a potato roll with white and dark meat and crazy surprise with some of the crispy chicken skin. Crazy flavor topped with the chili pepper sauce. Plantains are some of the best in town! Super ripe (maduro) and sweet. Its a perfect combination with the rice and peas. Overall great restaurant. Will be back again especially to try some of their drink specials. read more

Pimenta - Ragamuffin Wings - spicy and full of flavor - Caribbean Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Loved loved loved the food and atmosphere. Nice music at a volume that allows for conversation. We will be back!! read more

Pimenta - Caribbean Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

The waitress was amazing and the man sitting at a table (he actually was an employee or owner) was so polite letting us sit at the window. The food was delicious and my friend even got a smoothie made with his requested ingredients! Delicious! read more

Glad to see a Caribbean place open up in Fredericksburg! Being someone who is caribbean and eats A LOT of Caribbean food, the food was pretty tasty. The atmosphere in the restaurant is great! Beef patties were delicious too. They do seem to give a twist on some of the menu items as what I had did not taste as traditional as I know, but still tasty. My only complain is the prices on the beef patties, $3 - I think that's the most I've ever paid for a beef patty!! Also, there are small portions of meat and rice, way smaller than I am used to. I'm sure this is due to it being the only Jamaican restaurant in the area and I'm used to NY prices and getting more food in a serving. I will definitely eat here again though! read more

We stopped into Pimenta for a quick snack on a Saturday afternoon. Nice family place they have a lot of room, bakery, and dance floor. We were just in for a quick snack and just had some starters. We shared the Kingston Egg Rolls and the Jerked Shrimp, both good starters, no complaints. On the way out I glanced at a table which had the jerked chicken and some different vegetables... food looked great. I also saw the have goat curry on the menu... something I'll have to try. I've had goat curry in other countries and it was always good. If you are looking for food and fun with a Jamaican flare... stop into Pimenta. Also, family owned! read more

Husband found on a whim to avoid traffic while driving home. It is now in my collection for whenever we have to drive towards the south. Hubby ordered Escovitch fish, which was tasty and well seasoned. My oxtails were an interesting twist w/o the heavy browning, but a lite sauce. Hubby liked Mac-n-Cheese, but I opted out because it wasn't baked. He said it didn't need to be it was still pretty good. Rice and peas same as most West Indian restaurants, but cabbage was good. Plantains sliced thin and ripe, but this plate is too small. I want more!! We also had Boston shrimp, which are jerked. Good flavors, but shrimp could be cleaned a little better for my liking. Lastly, Sean who is "chef, cook and bokkle washer" made us a passion Ice Tea (tropical Long Island) that was so fruity and refreshing, but not strong but alcohol was present. Only downside is that the place is small and we were blessed to arrive right before the rush. Some customers had to go to the "to go" side and take home their orders. I think they are a new business and will learn their crowd and staff accordingly. Can't wait to go back!!! I hope their quality food and customer service do not change unless it only gets better. read more

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The service was great. I came on an early Friday afternoon and sat at the bar. The restaurant was practically empty. I was served immediately and food came quick. My meal was delicious but the oxtails were on the small side. I also had a side of curry coat which was on point. read more

I would give negative stars if I could. This is such a disappointment because the first time I went there I had a terrible service experience and management resolved the issue, albeit with a lot of back and forth conversation, which I took as a learning experience. Fine. The second time I went, I had ANOTHER horrible experience: my card was overcharged by 20% (lack of employee training) AND the food was utterly disgusting. I love Jamaican/Caribbean food and this NOT IT. I ordered brown stew chicken with cabbage, mac and cheese and a side of rice and peas. First, the brown stew chicken had some sort of weird gravy on it, no seasoning and BLAND AF. The cabbage was crispy and not in a good way and the mac and cheese was DRY. HOW you gonna have DRY mac and cheese?!? The rice and peas tasted like white rice with black beans. It was trash. And honestly, I would have chalked all of this up to just being a bad experience had management resolved my issue by refunding me my money. Instead, I had the same manager (Simone) waste my time with 2 hour long conversations only to tell me that "unfortunately, we cannot issue you a refund". It's bad all around and while I love supporting small businesses, I WILL NOT throw my hard earned money away on nasty food and terrible service. Your inability to do your job correctly and train staff appropriately should NEVER fall on the customer. When someone goes out to eat, they are not just paying for the food, but for the experience. Y'all should be ashamed and at the same time thankful I didn't take photos of that horrible mess and post them but please believe I'll be contacting my bank. Do not patronize if you value your money/time. read more

First time eating at Pimenta and I can't waiting to go back. Never had Jamaican food but everything we tried was excellent. We started with Beef patties and jerk wings both great starters. The wings definitely had a kick to them and you could pick from either chicken, beef or veggie patties. We ordered three different dishes, Oxtail, chicken curry and jerk chicken. All great choices with delicious sides including mac & cheese, white rice , rice and peas, french fries and plantains. Never had oxtail but I think I found a new favorite dish. Atmosphere was bright, clean and had a island vibe. Service was top notch and portions sizes were plentiful. Looking forward to trying Pimenta again in the near future. read more

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Really tasty food in a pleasant space. If you are in need of a curry goat fix-this is your place. Delicious meal and great service. I liked almost liked the jerk chicken better than the goat. It was really that good. I am a confirmed goat man. All the classic sides were delicious as well. I'll be back whenever I visit in Fredericksburg. Nice addition to the already nice lineup. Visit Fredereicksburg. You'll never be sorry! PS: The York Castle ice cream was an added bonus. Saved me a trip to Silver Spring. Rum Raisin, baby! read more

This restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly staff. What more can you ask for? Everything was cooked fresh and tasted amazing. I would definitely go all the time if I lived in the area read more

Pimenta - Jackie's Filleted Fried Fish - Caribbean Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Phenomenal food! Curry chicken was amazing. Jerk shrimp was spicy but full of flavor. Beef patties delicious. Rum cake exceptional. Wings were spicy but excellent flavor. In short, every dish we ordered tasted amazing with bold, exciting flavors. We would definitely go back if we pass by that way again. Like many places, service was slow and there were a few errors. Be patient, be kind. Still, a server should not say "don't come in here!" when people were heading toward the door, at least not loud enough for a customer to overhear. read more

Food not as tasty as it was even 6 months ago .expected steamed snapper to be more seasoned and served with okra! Mac and cheese not authentic read more

Wonderful Place, great atmosphere, not a single thing on the menu or special of the day board I don't want too try and will try everything eventually!! Please, try this place out, u will not have any regrets at all!! read more

If I could I would give this place 0 stars, absolutely not I went thinking I found a hidden gem in my city and soon realized why I hadn't heard of it , I got 2 oxtails plates with sides, a BEEF patty and some coco bread , we all know how they do oxtails but this was beyond me I got literally one good oxtail piece and the rest were super small fatty pieces that I could've even eat on both plates there was hardly any oxtail it was honestly disrespectful , I got cabbage and rice and peas for 2 of my sides cabbage was literally hard and crunchy like a carrot wasn't even cooked and my rice and peas was dry and crusty as if it had been sitting out all day mind you I placed my order as soon as they opened the restaurant I'm expecting everything to be fresh obviously not , The beef patty I ordered and a patty full of god knows what I couldn't even tell you just something green and mushy with a heavy curry flavor absolutely disgusting, I called the restaurant multiple times and was told that a manger would be getting in contact with me which never happened I gave them hours even days and still no resolution I which is super unprofessional I don't even care about the reimbursement anymore I would not recommend anyoneeeee coming to this restaurant a waste of time and a waste of money , my meal was $80 and I could not eat a single thing point blank period . read more

Absolutely phenomenal food and every person was incredibly friendly and nice! With that said a party of 5 with a reservation turned into a 3.5 hour experience and we just ordered appetizers and main course. Planned to order dessert, but it just took so long to get served or get the dishes that we couldn't hang on any longer. Every dish was exceptional!!! Would love to go back, but the speed of service has to go faster. read more

Delicious food, friendly service, a cute interior. We will definitely be back. I had jerk chicken, river beans , and fried plantains. Everything was so good! read more

Pimenta - Jerk chicken, river beans, and plantains. - Caribbean Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Excellent food, excellent service, great vibe! Lots of different non alcoholic drinks to choose from and they have a full bar as well. If you looking for somewhere to relax and receive great customer service consistently - this is your spot. The brown stew chicken and salmon was perfect. I've been here twice so far and this definitely going to be a regular to go. read more

Months ago I had written a negative review of the curry chicken I had ordered for myself. Simone of Pimenta Invited me to try their food again. I have been struggling with my health for months now but today my son and I decided to go pick up Pimenta's two of the Negril Jerk Chicken sandwich lunch specials and one order of rum cake. The lunch special came with seasoned fries & coke. The jerk chicken sandwich was seasoned perfectly and had the right amount of heat to it. My husband and my son both enjoyed their sandwiches with the sauce & the delicious crisp seasoned fries. I'm still on a restricted diet due to health reasons but I was tempted and tried a small bite of each item that I had picked up from Pimenta. It was delicious! The restaurant is very charming and quaint on the inside. They are very friendly and the vibe is very inviting. Will definitely be frequenting this restaurant again! FYI: Street parking is an issue in the area. Please be careful not to park in the parking lot next to the restaurant. It is private property. read more

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This place is fantastic--went with coworkers while visiting for business. As someone who lived in the Caribbean for a time, this took me right back--the moist stew chicken, the beautiful plantain, the shrimp! Oh the shrimp was some of the best I've ever had and would absolutely recommend any plate with them on it. I got a whole fish which was also lovely... but I will be dreaming of those shrimp for awhile. read more

Pimenta - Jerk whole fish with plantain and steamed cabbage. - Caribbean Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

As authentic as you can get in FXBG (to my knowledge). The patty was just okay, was missing that buttery crumbly feel. The filling was tasty but not spicy enough although understandable because it's catering to the general public palette. A spicy option would be great. I ordered the salmon entree. It was cooked exactly how i requested and had a delicious grill/char flavor. The maduros were cooked perfectly, sweet, crispy and caramelized. The Mac n cheese was just as good. 8/10 recommend and will def be back. read more

Great first experience (especially for takeout!) with the folks and food at Pimenta. Excellent customer service from the moment the phone was answered -- we had plenty of questions and the server was helpful with recommendations and explanations for dishes we hadn't tried before. It's been hard to try new things with take out and delivery, but Pimenta made it wonderfully easy. By the time I thought to get a photo everyone had torn through their food! Big hits of the evening were the ragamuffin wings appetizer, curry goat, and jerk chicken, but absolutely everything was super tasty. Lamb burger was cooked to perfection and the Escovich was yummy. The cabbage side was a crowd favorite. Portions are huge so we'll be having lunch tomorrow too! We're thankful for the staff going the extra mile during COVID and will be returning soon. Special shout out for our server double checking everything was in the bag & making sure we were set up for a great dining experience at home. read more

We had jerk chicken with rice & peas (beans), plantains jerk chicken wings with and jerk chicken fries! All of the food was delicious and we left full. The staff was very courteous. I also enjoyed the authenticity of the music in the restaurant. What a treasure we found on our way to DC. read more

I've eaten at Pimenta a number of times! I even took several mentees there ( aged 6-12) after a study session on Jamaica. What an awesome time we had! The girls loved it! So did the adult chaperones! What I loved most about that experience was that the owners told us about their experiences, posed for pictures and were joyful people. Last weekend I ordered the curbside pickup. Oh my gosh, the Escovich was simply mouth watering! I ate the entire thing along with 3 sides. It was such perfection that I'm ordering it for Mother's Day dinner tomorrow! By the way the meat patties melt in your mouthy as do the goat, the jerk chicken, the cabbage... plantains!!! Even the peas and rice were to die for! My mouth is already watering just thinking about my meal tomorrow read more

Everything was wonderful!! Started with the raggamuffin wings! I got the oxtails with rice and peas, Mac & cheese! Got the rum punch to drink suggested to us by the chef! It was soo good! We will return. Great customer service read more

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I wish I would've taken a picture before I demolished such high quality delicious food.Worth every penny! read more

Pimenta - Mobay Grilled Jerk Salmon Salisbury Steamed Cabbage Fried Plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

I had the goat curry with Mac and cheese and plantains. It was absolutely delicious! I also asked the bartender for a "less sweet" rum punch and he was incredibly friendly and accommodating- the cocktail was also delicious. Great service and excellent quality food and dri read more

Pimenta - Curry Goat with Vibes Mac N Cheese and Fried Plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Disappointment, disappointment, disappointment, "In one thing " how can you only have one restaurant that's this good" WOW... what an amazing experience. Food phenomena, service, outstanding, atmosphere. Welcome to Jamaica. Me & Good friend decided to drive from Virginia Beach to experience what America raves about Pimenta. Rave on Ya Man. This place deserves more than five stars. read more

We were able to get last-minute reservations here for Valentines Day and weren't sure what to expect. I have to tell you though that food was outstanding. In addition to being really tasty and hearty, it was also elevated with fresh ingredients and sophisticated flavors. My family and I were really blown away by the quality. This place is well worth the trip to the end of the Caroline Street shopping district and is an absolute must-try for anyone exploring the Fredericksburg food scene. We will definitely make a return visit. read more

Pimenta - Jerk Shrimp, Vibes Mac N Cheese and Sim Sim Fries - Caribbean Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

The Jerk Chicken & Cabbage was ahhhhh-maxing!!! Absolutely loved the Rum raisin ice cream was the best!!! Juice bar upend March 1st!!! read more

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Busy Saturday evening and staff struggled taking care of customers but the food was worth the wait. Jerk Chicken was really good. Sweet sauce with a slight heat. Ox tail was really good, but dont expect to get too much meat. Sauce was great. Cabbage was okay. Cool have been cooked a little longer. Mac and cheese was okay. Plantain was really good. I'll come back for sure read more