This is one of the best Italian places in Jax, better than Mezza Luna at Jax Beach or Josephine's…read moreor Taverna at San Marco. It started off as a food truck in 2016. They don't take reservations so show up when they open or else they get busy. Pear fiocchi is a sweet dish. It was a bit overly sweet to me and wish it was a smaller portion as an appetizer. Shrimp rosato was the highlight for me. It has huge Mayport shrimp with a mixture of Alfredo and red sauce. Limoncello mascarpone is a fluffy lemon sponge cake with mascarpone on top with shaved white chocolate. Was a very balanced dessert. Will be back!

I wanted to love it so much! I have been scoping it out for ever, but didn't want to wait in line…read morewith small kids. Tonight we got there at 3:45 and got seated at 4 when they opened. We started with the arincini and it was amazing! The goat cheese made it spectacular and the marinara is really amazing. I have always wanted to try the pear fiocchi because everyone raves about it and it is their best seller. But...I was not impressed. The servers seemed to know it needed help. Our server offered me crushed pepper and another server stopped by and offered chili oil and peppers. I got the sense they knew I didn't like it and it needed some flavor. But it was too sweet. Even though it is pear pasta, I assumed the added cheeses and sauce would balance out the flavor but it was way too sweet. Luckily they took it off the ticket and I was able to share lasagne with my husband and that was amazing. Just beware that if you order multiple things, make sure you get different sauces because if jt has red sauce, it will all taste the same. Vary up your flavors. Also we got the chocolate cake and my kids left half the cake on the table. They never leave cake behind. I will also add that my daughter got the child size Sunday Suppa with pink sauce and a meatball and she LOVED it. I am glad we went and explored the menu, but I am literally sad the pear pasta was not as amazing as I had hoped it would be!

Was treated like family by Carly very caring person and mindful. Food amazing and cooked perfectlyread more

Tried this place and was blown away by the meal we had! the drinks were refreshing and tasty. The…read moreservice was a bit slow, however our waitress Peyton was running around serving every table with gusto so that is not her fault and when she was able to stop by our table she was friendly and knowledgeable and quick to help. The food runners were also a big help to her during this busy dinner rush. Now the food! The Polpette meatball appetizer was good, the meatballs were delicate and smooth, tasted fantastic. My suggested would be to bake the cheese with them or serve it cold but the dish was still excellent. I had the Lasagna and it was fantastic as well. Love the mix of Bolognese and Bechamel. Would order this again but also try different items. All in all, I highly recommend this restaurant and will be coming back here to try new items.

Ordered their deluxe pizza for delivery around 9pm and it did not disappoint! The pizza was…read moreabsolutely delicious; nothing like the greasy, underwhelming pies you get from the big chains. The toppings were so fresh and generously piled on that it almost felt indulgent eating it, and the crust had that satisfying homemade quality you just can't fake. Delivery was fast, too! Exactly what you want late at night! We've also visited their location for the lunch buffet and walked away just as impressed. You get an incredible amount of food for an unbelievably reasonable price, and the staff were genuinely warm and attentive. Such a charming restaurant!! This place just keeps earning our loyalty!

I found a hidden jam for pizza lover One of the best pizza in Jacksonville. They have lunch…read morespecials and buffet , pizza deals are amazing large carryout $8.99 and large pepperoni 10.99. You can't find that anywhere. The owner is a very nice guy.

Tomorrow is my birthday and I threw myself a party tonight with 10 of my dearest friends. It was a…read moregreat time, thanks to Enza and her staff...Stephanie, you were awesome! If you haven't been to Enza's you should do yourself a favor and go! Bon appetite!

Excellent food and service.The ambiance was rustic. I ate…read moreate the bar and the bartenders name was Blair. He did an excellent job showing me the specials and served a very tasty Old Fashion and asked hiw I like my old Fationed with bourbon or rye. I choose knob creek rye. I then ordered the goat cheese bruschetta and then main course was the pork osso buca which was so tender and filled with flavor. For desert I had the limonchello mascarpone cake. It was also moist and very tasty. I'll be back to this restaurant.

No way to explain why this was our first visit but it won't be our last. George was awesome from…read morethe time we walked in. The ambiance is so pretty and was a quiet slow dinner that we enjoyed. All of the food was delicious and tasted fresh. Finally an Italian restaurant serving Fra Diavolo and I don't need to ask for red pepper. It was actually spicy but in the best way, flavor max! My Teen enjoyed gnocchi and I also had a spinach salad with a housemade dressing that didn't get a pic. Dessert and coffee topped the meal off perfectly. Now I'm still on the hunt for a match to Venieros butter cookie with a chocolate drop but this restaurant will ease my homesick feeling for NY Italian food for a while. Thanks George! See you soon.

Excellent and inobtrusive service. Some of the best gnocchi I have ever eaten for lunch. Portion…read morewas perfect size for this dish. Atmosphere is quiet music, attention paid to details and a place that is historic, in our fast moving world, and knows how to deliver service with excellent food. If you have room, try any of the desserts!

I am absolutely flabbergasted that I haven't written a review for Mezza Luna yet! This has been a…read morebirthday tradition for a few years now! My birthday~ I love a great Italian restaurant! Location is wonderful, just a block off the ocean, I always get in a beach stroll when I dine here! I love the live music they have. The bar is wonderful, intimate feeling. The woodfire pizza oven smells delicious, even though I probably will never order a pizza here. I have indulged in their sea scallops, filet and fresh catch, daily special of snapper! I have had numerous cocktails over the years- cherry smash continues to be a favorite. The calamari is always cooked perfectly. The plates are always top notch ingredients and balanced, delightful flavors- beautifully presented. We made it all the way to dessert this time and the seasonal creme brulee was perfectly scrumptious! Service has always been on point too- I swear I could kiss the chef I love eating here so much!

Great ambience with live music. Can get loud. Parking can be tricky but has complimentary valet…read moreparking. Complimentary bread with olive oil was good but small portion (one per person). Great cocktails. Cacio e pepe is delicious. Calamari was not too salty. Disappointed by the tiramisu. Comes in a cup as a deconstructed version. The ratio of ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, and espresso seemed off.

Richard is great! Chicago style pizza is great!! The meat sauce and lasagna is delicious. Suggest…read morehigh protein options.

Everything ! From the server to the atmosphere to the food…read moreAnd omy the,desserts Can't go wrong

When looking for a dinner spot, I noticed an opening on Open Table. I peeked at the menu, and…read moredecided to try out this location. I'm very glad as my server was very friendly, and the dining area was very cozy. What I Ordered: - 4oz Filet Mignon (Brussel Sprouts, Whipped Potatoes, Gorgonzola Butter, and Braised Shallot Sauce): Just the perfect amount of meat. With the amount of sides, I was absolutely stuffed and satisfied as the combination of flavors was perfection. - Dirty Vodka Martini with Blue Cheese-stuffed Olives: A perfect martini after a work day as I traveled to Jacksonville for work. I'd definitely return if I'm sent to Jacksonville for work, and would recommend for anyone living or visiting in the area.

We had high hopes for this spot. I know they claim their pasta is made fresh in house but didn't…read moretaste like any freshly made pasta I've ever had. Thick chewy noodles that stuck together. The Alfredo sauce was flavorless, watery and just all around awful. Soggy bland chicken parm. I even tried my friend's Lugo and he said it tasted like a boxed meal. To top it off the meatballs did not taste homemade and the table swore they were premade frozen. Sadly most of the party we were with didn't enjoy their meals but we were there for a birthday and all decided to keep it to ourselves. It wasn't a busy night and our poor server seemed all on her own for the most part. Dishes piled up and expected someone to come help her clear for the party or refill drinks. She did the best she could. The only redeemable dish is the pizza. The godfather pizza was great with crispy edges and full of flavor. Please just stick to pizza! Pleaaaaassssseeeee The food photographs well but oof I couldn't even eat my dish.

This is the best Italian food I have had in Florida. Every thing is hand made and delicious. The…read moreservice was excellent and we will be coming back

The service was not bad, but the food did take a little longer than it should have for basic…read moreItalian. Tue place was about 30% occupied and it was very loud. Not because of loud unruly people, but because of the acoustic design of the interior. Basic is the functional word when describing the food. Very very bland with small portions for the price. Had to add a lot of salt and pepper to enhance the flavor, and we are not the "add salt and pepper" people. Places to eat in this area are limited, but this is definitely a "one and done". Can't recommend this place.

I really enjoyed my time at Josephine, we actually came here for my birthday dinner. The ambience…read morewas lovely and the food was really yummy. I recommend the vodka pasta and the meatballs, both delicious. That said, I don't think I'd come back with a large group as the food is made from scratch in the back so with 10+ people we had to wait over an hour for our food and some of our pasta dishes were inconsistent . No fault to them, really lovely restaurant, just ideal for intimate dinners!!

Another fantastic meal and experience at Josephine's! From the cocktails to the appetizers and meal…read more- all outstanding. Not only was the food amazing, but the staff wasso pleasant, and worked so well as a team! I am hopeful that the community remembers that any current press related issues occurred years ago, and should not have any reflection on the wonderful restaurant that still produces special moments for the local community. Josephine's continues to be one of our favorite Jacksonville restaurants!