This is a duplicate of the more correct Yelp entry http://www.yelp.com/biz/sardelli-hollywood erroneously created by adding an "s" to the correct restaurant name, Sardelli. I've reported the matter to Yelp as being an error entry as well as a duplicate, but for the meantime merely enter my review as previously posted under the correct name of the restaurant. Sardelli is definitely an upper scale restaurant which is pretty well evident not only by their food, which clearly uses all top notch fresh ingredients but also, as expected, by their prices which though somewhat steep aren't unreasonable for what you get. Their hostess who greeted me at the door with a "What you want?" question could certainly use little more polish and some better mannerisms; and it's always nice to be asked something like "Is this table good?" when seating you rather than simply being marched over to a table especially when you are there on a customer starved Monday night. I was first giving a complimentary cup of pea based soup which was really delicious and served as a pleasant start to my meal. I started off with the Caesar salad which came with a good array of white anchovy along with a particularly fine dressing and coated with a top shelf tasty parmigiano cheese. The salad itself was crispy, fresh, full flavored and contained the very heart of the romaine. For my entrée I went for the duck with cherry, which contained a cherry with which I am unfamiliar, but served as a good enhancement, complimenting the overall flavor of the duck. They had several specials such as a veal chop & etc. and their menu contains a good selection of meats in which they seem to specialize. I did see the veal chop ordered by another table and was pleased that I had declined it as it was served to them covered with what appeared to be some type of tomato based sauce that I would fear might be more detracting to the flavor of the dish than enhancing. Overall, it's a good restaurant, I had a pleasant dining experience and wouldn't hesitate to return. read more

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Out of touch and over priced. Perhaps if the "chef" spent less time trying to boost his social media portfolio to attract famous clients, the food would be the quality he boasts about. Networking is of course part of the role but, it seems to have gone a bit too far. The heart and love you expect in Italian food was nowhere to be found. Alas, let's start with the positives- the ambience and the cocktails. The ambience was lovely, especially around the holidays, wonderful decorations. The dirty martini was excellent as was the glass of barolo. The wine list is extensive but comes with a severe price mark up and there is only a minimal selection of wines by the glass. The server will only take your order once, so you cannot order in courses and have to be fully prepared when they approach. The volume of the place was significant, I could barely hear the person who was seated across from me. Plus we were seated next to the supply cart- where everyone got their salt and pepper, etc. so there were frequent interruptions. Forget trying to get up and use the restroom, you'll be constantly trying to dodge staff with plates and trays, it's like a circus. I was most excited about the raviolo but it was the typical undercook pasta with an overcooked yolk, total disappointment. We cut into it and flour came out, that level of undercooked pasta. The side of rapini and sausage was tasteful without being oily. I had mixed emotions regarding the La Florentina (steak for two). The quality of the meat was great BUT the steak itself was cool and had no sear. In fact, everything we ate was quite a few degrees too cold. Surprisingly, our favorite was the twice baked potato, crunchy on the outside yet fluffy and creamy on the inside. Oh and the "dress code" seems to be only suggested if you're the average customer, as there are people strolling in wearing sweatpants and track suits. All things considered, we would not return nor recommend. read more

I went to Sardelli's about a month ago and had a wonderful experience. The mushroom rub ribeye steak was absolutely excellent and enough for two people to share. I have been to many expensive steak restaurants in NY and this area and was really impressed with the flavor, tenderness and quality of this steak. I hyped up the restaurant to my date, who was not with me on this initial visit and visited the restaurant, again, on June 24, 2023. WE ORDERED THE SAME DISH! Unfortunately the steak was the exact opposite! It's $75, which you don't mind based on my initial dining experience. The second time, the steak was TASTELESS & TOUGH! I could not believe that this was the same restaurant! Did they take a non chef off the street to run their kitchen! Needless to say, I will never go back to the restaurant! This inconsistency is inexcusable for a restaurant at this level! read more

Well I must start off by saying that I haven't posted in a long time . Haven't seen the need to talk about the regular places I go. Been there done that , but tonight I would have to say that this was the BEST meal of my life ! Great place , small cozy Italian with such a personal touch . We ordered the shrimp appetizer and the meatball to start off with , when we were surprised with a complimentary cream of carrot soup that was amazing . The apps came after and we were blown away , shrimp were sweet and spicy and the meatball was big and the sauce I wanted to drink . We then followed with 2 pasta dishes one better than the other and a veal-chopped pounded . All I can tell u is that we spent $189 for 3 And there's enough leftover for another meal tomorrow . Happy Anniversary Honey read more

The atmosphere is nice, the staff was friendly but extremely hard to understand. They gave description on specials but gave no pricing. The astmosphere, I believe gives you the feeling of embarrassment if a person asks the price. Again, appetizer and entre descriptions are a little deceiving. Asked for entire plate (hard lobster tail) to be boxed up. Specifically asked for hard lobster TO BE BOXED and they threw it away and boxed just a little left overs . Questioned, and told the lobster was not part of meal. Really, I specifically asked for it to be boxed and it was still loaded with meat. You don't decide what I want boxed up!! Otherwise, serving service was ok but clearing service was AMAZING. Thumbs up to what I would call "bussers " and assistants. Suggestion: waiters, remember where you came from. The word "humble" could be a look up for you. Meal was very tasty, the chef does a great job. It looks like the chef is the owner. Suggestion: the front of the house represents "YOU". Hopefully, you are not the "snob" that was portrayed by them. read more

Sardelli - Dining room. - Italian Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Sardellis has become our #1 restaurant in Hollywood. It unusual as it is remotely situated in a 4 story house. It is classy and has a very cool vibe. On the 1st floor there is a beautiful bar, open kitchen, and intimate dining area. The food is fantastic, great options to choose off menu, excellent presentation. Menu is ala cart. The steak tartar appetizer was a perfect blend of flavors. The calamari appetizer was delicious and plentiful. Steak dinners were cooked perfectly. Menu offered great sides. read more

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We ate there last Saturday - We were a group of 6 - It was a surprise celebration so I did arrive 15 minutes after the group with the person that we were celebrating - I was told when we arrived, you are late! 4 person were sitting at the table with cocktails waiting for us so not sure why I got that nice welcome. It was our first time, we did mention that to the server, he was not helping with the menu at all, I had to ask about the Specials - He asked if we will be ordering wine, he even said, you don't have to be rich, we do have bottle a 9.99$. We felt that because we didn't order wine he had no interest to our table - I had to ask for bread, I had to ask for water to refill our glasses - At any time he came and asked how was everything. The food was just ok - We weren't wowed. The inside is beautiful, we had a nice table on the 2nd floor. read more

Two stars, you can't have good food without service to match! We were a party of 10 dinner at 8:30, we arrive with two bottles of wine to uncork. We were greeted amazingly and escorted upstairs to a very comfortable and convenient table given a stroller in tow. The waiter comes to our table already a bit overwhelmed and understandably we are a big group, we bring out the first bottle and he immediately said there is a corking fee. When we ask, he said it depends on the bottle, what? That's when we said ok how much for this bottle, he said he'd get back to us. Upon his return $50, we said ok. As he was taking our appetizers it seemed he wanted our mains but we kindly asked for more time. When he came back for mains I felt uncomfortable because I could see his face as one or two in our party were not ready‍. It came time for second bottle, not the same as first and we had to ask for new glasses because apparently we were gong to drink from the same glass. Food was very good but the service really overshadowed the quality of the dishes. It could be the waiter being from Peru may just have different customs but at that level of dining, this should be worked out! The rest of the staff was great and even began to take over, I don't think we deserved any less. read more

MeatabAllleee! Sorry, I just had to start with that. Orlando's pronunciation on meatball is still ringing in my head! Anyways, dinner took place here last Saturday night for my Aunt's birthday. After seeing this restaurant featured on tv, she was dying to come check them out. Thankfully the drive to Hollywood from Miami was not bad. Weekend traffic is always pleasant! The restaurant is hidden right off of Van Buren Street. It blends in so well, due to the fact that it looks like a ritzy home. The architecture is beautiful for sure. They offer valet parking, which we opted for, as street parking here is a pain. Be prepared however for the $6 fee (cash only of-course), that they fail to tell you when they take your car. Looking at the location from the outside is astounding, and from inside even more. We were seated immediately at a table by the entrance. If possible, definitely request for one by the window, if you are thinking about going, because it's so beautiful. Aside from being an Italian steakhouse, the restaurant offers a very romantic ambiance. After being seated, we were started off with some waters, and greeted by our waiter, Orlando. He informed us of the specials for the night, but unfortunately never offered us a wine menu, or any other drinks. We had to wait quite sometime for his return, and I had to request for the wine menu. After taking my order, he almost walked away again, without even acknowledging my Aunt whom was also trying to order a drink. She was finally able to ask him if they had riesling that was not too sweet, to which he responded there was no riesling available. He did not even suggest any other type of wine for her to try. Pretty shocking. After placing our meal order, we were served freshly baked, warm bread, with ricotta cheese. I can't say I have had this combination before, but it is ingenious, and delicious! Definitely had to pop a Lactaid pill for this one! We were also served Parsnip soup, on the house. It was yummy, but a bit too liquidy. I would have liked the texture to be a bit thicker. Our meals eventually came out, but Orlando was no where to be seen. He was definitely not an attentive waiter. My Aunt had ordered the Spinach Parpadelle, bolognese style, with veal, pork, and beef ($26). Her mother had the Filet Mignon ($36), and I ordered the Sweet and Spicy Shrimp ($16) with a side of Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms ($10). My shrimp was tasty, but the batter was a bit too mushy. I would have preferred for it to have been crispier. It did have a nice kick to it though. I also enjoyed the mushrooms, but they were super stingy on the shiitake. I also had a bite of my Aunt's parpadelle. The pasta tasted fresh, but I think her dish could have used a tad more bolognese sauce. All in all, I think we all enjoyed our meals. I can't say it was the most amazing food I've ever had, and the service definitely was lacking, but it's worth coming to try this place out at least once. Just pray Orlando isn't your server. read more

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Absolutely excellent I've been here once for private dining and again downstairs. Everything is top notch. The valet, the waitstaff and the bartenders. I even met the owner who was so hospitable and his story of how the restaurant came to be is incredible. read more

Overall it was average for the price. The appetizer was better than entree. I had the octopus and it was perfectly done. Filet for dinner with Gorgonzola which I was expecting as more of a cheese and it came as a sauce. Perhaps a specialty dinner would have applied for more creativity. What killed the evening was the music selection. The waiter agreed and said the owner does this some times it was loud cheesey 80s Rock totally incongruous with my$400 meal. I took videos so you could hear but Yelp doesn't allow video, shame you could have heard some Springsteen! read more

Sardelli - Italian Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

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Amazingly delicious. A perfect place to have a date in a romantic atmosphere. Everything was authentic read more

Sardelli - Veal Parmigiana 10/10 - Italian Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

We went las night for dinner and it was amazing . We were in the third floor because we were a big party so it was only us up there . Our waitress was super nice , super patience and she did a great a job . We had a few appetizers to start to share for the table all very good . We had the meatballs, cheese plate, cesar salad, calamari and octopus . Everyone order different stuff for the entree . I had one the yellowtail ( forgot the name ) with lemon says was so good . The veal parmigiana was amazing . It is a good size so I think you can share this entree easily . Others had pasta and they love same as the steaks. For the kids they did a good job . Half the size pasta . I will go back again and try something else. They had a good selection of wines !! read more

This place is beautiful when you walk in and seeing the open kitchen with all the food being pickup just makes you want to start ordering. I like seating at the bar plenty of locals start talking to you and make you feel at home I had the veal Parm omg it's so big laps over the plate and delicious. This is a 10+ I have been back and plan on going there for a long time reservations are recommended even at the bar always crowed excellent service amazing dishes and it's 50 feet to walk to the Hollywood Beach. read more

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Delicious food, a fancy yet relaxing atmosphere. Joey was very knowledgeable of the menu and made dinner even more fun for our whole group. Excellent service. read more

Disappointing. We shared 6 items which ranged from good to mediocre. Nothing was great. The space is noisy, and handicap access is not nice. The service was generally okay, although I saw one of the servers being snarky with another table. read more

Food was delicious! Service can be considered a bit slow but that didn't bother me at all. Would go again!

Overpriced with poor service is a good way to describe this establishment. Good seated next to a party of 15 people upstairs and the noise level was intolerable. Manager did nothing to control the situation. Management clearly does not care about their customer satisfaction as she never came to the table, nor answered my phone message left the next day. Competition is fierce in the south florida market so good luck. read more

This is my first time coming here. I've been meaning to come here for years finally made it. Came here for my companies Christmas dinner. We were served family style. For the appetizers we had the delicious meatballs, burrata, arugula salad and spicy shrimp. For the main dinner we had the chicken Parmigiana ,fish, a delicious grilled New York strip steak. pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage! Everything was absolutely delicious. The meatballs were to die for!!! I wanted to eat more but I was absolutely stuffed and we ended the night with a chocolate mousse. Service was impeccable, friendly and top-notch. I will definitely come back for a special occasion. Best Italian food in south Florida. read more

Great Italian food and service. I will be coming back for sure. Not too expensive for four people with 3 hors d'oeuvres, a bottle of Champaign and four entrees. read more

We had the best food. Three out of the four items were daily specials and that chef is brilliant . The service was also amazing and adorable . read more

Very over rated. Meatballs salty and filet was like a boiled piece of meat. Very disappointing

60 People were served cold food, new wine was poured into glasses that had the old wine in them, service poor, parking inadequate. A bust evening that started with horrible tasteless hors d'oeuveres. read more

Extremely overpriced for mediocre food. It took forever to get the food to the table and I didn't think it was worth wait. It was disappointing. read more

One word.. WOW. This may have been the best restaurant I have dined in, in the entire state of Florida. Service and food was outstanding. read more

Sardelli - Cab selections are exquisite! And I've had the pleasure of trying quite of a selection. - Italian Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Our new restaurant when celebrating ! Can I start by thanking the hostess who took the elevator with us to our table for showing us such as good time in that short ride. Really set the mood for the restaurant. Wish I remembered her name. We had dinner on second floor. Definitely $$$$. The menu is not very extensive but their are gems in there. My plate of course was the best choice of the night amongst our party of 8. I had the pork chop with the apple cider risotto. OMG delicious. It was so delicious couple asked me to trade. NOPE! Didn't do it. The appetizers were delicious. The one that stood out the most was the smoked mozzarella and tomatoes. We ordered amp the every appetizer. My friends devoured the calamari. Not my cup of tea but they really enjoyed it. read more

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Fabulous food - authentic Italian cuisine Very cool and upscale atmosphere. Went there during business trip but definitely will return with my family . My Italian mother in law would approve as well ! We will be back read more

Food is very good, but to pay $75 per person and then be forced to listen to a 2 yo boy yelling and standing on his chair doesn't make for an enjoyable dining experience. The owner/manager said it was perfectly acceptable. And the lazy parents did nothing. So, parents with untamed children: if you're tired of Chuck - E - Cheez, then bring them here. If you're looking for a refined dining experience, the 20 minute drive south to il Mulino New York is worth the trip. read more

Sardelli, how did I miss this spot all these years? I have lived in and around Hollywood for years. And yet a spot that is part high end American-Italian, part slick restaurant speakeasy had slipped passed me. It's almost like you have to know about the place and "want" to go to end up at Sardellis. Well a couple weeks ago I had heard about it and was determined to go. When the Uber pulled up, the driver was confused and said, "this is no restaurant sir". I responded that yes it was thanks, got out and went up to the door. You see, the restaurant resides in a Victorian type house structure on Hollywood beach. Yeah cool strange. So after getting a gray table and realizing we had 2 dedicated servers, I wasn't surprised to note the menu was, pricey. I ordered a little conservative a good pasta and the house Cabernet. After the very good cab came out, the chef hook up came out, a celery soup. Sounds boring right? Not. It was fan-tas-tic. After that the Orecchiette with sausage had a lot to prove. And thankfully it did. Wow the crumbling carne around the shells of pasta were almost a delicacy. There was the yellow tail as well. That sounds like something you could skip over. But when I took a bite with the puree mash and greens with the flaky fish it was well worth the price of admission. It was a high end check night, but appreciated by all. Maybe you want to wait for the right group outing, birthday or special date. But you will be blessed that you picked this inconspicuous gem. read more

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One time shame on you - second time Shame on Me- 3rd time were idiots! Two previous reviews though last one was 4 years ago but being the Type A personality, I always seem to pick the place we are going but trying to be the not guy in charge I allow myself to be talked into going here again last night even though I remember quite well how bad the prior experiences were. One of our dining companions was adamant "you just caught an unusual experience", "it's the best around", give it a try if you don't like it, I'll never recommend a place again, ok so off we go. 6 of us tonight and we are seated in the front table corner by the window very nice ambiance as once again the relentless push for bottled overpriced sparkling water is done by our waiter who was only around when we needed water. Menus are presented along with specials, and we immediately have an issue as our friend brought a very high-end Magnum of wine. The attitude was downright belligerent that bottle is not permitted from outside. We asked do you have a corkage fee he says yes but this is a double bottle, ok charge us twice more on this later. Bread is presented and I kid you not the center slices were frozen solid. I am not making this up FROZEN and when it was sent back again the attitude permeates from the server. We ordered the Antipasto platter which was nothing more than a few slices of prosciutto, store bought provolone you can tell by the perfect cuts on the cheese and some olives $30.00 weak! Again, things turn as we asked to order more appetizers and we are scolded that all entrees must be ordered at the time of the appetizers. They would not relent even though we knew what appetizers we wanted but not what or how many entrees. We didn't want to make waves, so we order. House special meatball was 1 giant meatball with a small scoop of Ricotta cheese with marinara sauce. Meatball was nuked as when you cut into it the steam was rising like Mt. St Helen. Meatball itself was a dry tasteless mass of ground beef that could have been one of the worst meatballs I've ever had in a restaurant. Spicy Shrimp with grilled spicy red onion was actually very good as was the cubanelle pepper stuffed with breadcrumbs & Sausage, maybe we are trending up? Complimentary soups are cream of vegetable tonight in a red based broth these again were excellent. We order wine of their list at this point as we are done with our bottle and of course the 1st bottle they are out of, the second bottle is the wrong vintage. SMH All positive vibes then went out the window as entrees are presented. The house special Branzino was fresh and fine as was the $40.00 standalone chicken breast parmigiana (really $40.00 for breast with no sides). The side of Rigatoni we were charged for a full order of pasta was totally overcooked pasta in a bland nothing marinara sauce. Carbonara was decent but what really sends this place into a spiral is the $60.00 house special Veal Chop Milanese with arugula salad on top. They served an absolutely BURNT TO A CRISP VEAL CHOP that you couldn't get through with a chain saw. I kid you not it was CHARCOALED. We call the server, and he removes it to bring us another. Here it comes in less the 3 minutes ANOTHER CHARCOLED BURNT TO A CRISP VEAL CHOP I KID YOU NOT. His response well that's the way it served. I'm never speechless and I had no words. We asked for the manager, the owner, someone on site. Their response there is nobody here but the cooks and servers tonight. Well now we know why the place is run the way it is. OH, By the way their 18% gratuity was already on the bill, what BALLS! The final straw was $100.00 CORKAGE FEE OMG You have to be kidding me. No apologies, desert, nothing just we wish you would leave and never come back attitude. Bottom line here is how this place is raved about it beyond my comprehension. Its overpriced, low quality, food with terrible service and worse customer service. How it is even in business is beyond my thoughts as well. What can I say I relented and learned a valuable lesson, trust your instincts as I will never ever dine here again? If you want to save yourself an expensive lesson in eating out do yourselves a favor and stay away as the only way to make places like this learn their lesson is to not frequent them. read more

Fine food great chef ! The Sardelli family are well know from when the owned Fulvios in Hollywood & also own the cool wonderff Carmellas on Harrison in hollwood read more

The service was very good great atmosphere the food was delicious large portions none of us could finish we wanted to try desert but had no room would highly recommend read more

I love the unassuming exterior. It felt as if I were visiting a friends home for dinner. We didn't have reservations (I strongly suggest having), so we ate at the bar. Mari was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Our entrees tasted homemade, linguine carbonara and pappardelle bolognese. Creme brûlée was delicious. Will definitely be back. read more

Extremely enjoyable evening at an oceanside eatery from a well-established, local culinary family. We sat upstairs, which was a bit quieter and more relaxing, where we were treated with top-notch service and a mellow ambience. They have an incredible wine list; this has always been a primary feature of the family's dining establishments. The menu is curated and one page, which is both a positive and a negative. I much prefer a kitchen that can perfectly nail fewer dishes than trying to be everything for everyone. They also had several specials which gave even more depth to the menu. Everything we tasted was more than excellent, and the timing of dishes was perfect. Overall, a super place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. read more

This trip to the Broadwalk we decided to forego the car rental in favor of Ubers and the Sun Shuttle. (If you haven't been for awhile make sure you check out the Sun Shuttle) One particularly gregarious driver was giving his recs (Nick's, duh) and I asked him about Sardelli, as I already had the reservation. He lit up and said "You have to get the pasta." So we got the pasta, and it was wonderful. They graciously allowed us to split one order of the tagliatelle as an appetizer. All but two pastas are available to split, I don't know which two. Our veal chops and filet were perfectly cooked. In fact, all of our dishes were served so hot, it was like we were sitting next to the chef. Team concept at it's best. It was all good, our server, the folks at the front, the decor. We loved it here. It was a special occasion tonight but we'll be back next time even without a special occasion. read more

Was invited to a wedding party at Sardelli and I was very impressed! The private 4th floor area was stunning in decor and the service was attentive, kind and quick. Parking can be tricky, but a $6 valet is the way to go. I had the meatball appetizer and rigatoni with red sauce and I left full and very happy! Sara was delightful and the other staff members really went out of their way to make us all feel very special. Great place for a special occasion! read more

Sardelli - Wedding dinner party set up - Italian Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

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This is a top notch Italian restaurant. I truly enjoyed dinner here, such a nice gem in South Florida! The menu is vast, the staff is lovely and the ambiance is great. I preferred seating upstairs for the view of the intercostal however dinner in the main room is cool too. Enjoy! read more

Sardelli - Creamy Tomato Soup - Italian Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

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Sardelli is the best restaurant in Hollywood! I've been coming to Hollywood for a number of years, and this is by far the best food in town. We got the chicken parmesan- it was awesome. It's not on their menu, but you can get a side of pasta. Fetticine Alfredo was amazing! read more

Love this place. Delicious food. Great ambience & service. Owners frequently on site. Very down to earth. Recommend for special occasions or just because. read more

Came here tonight for my birthday dinner and was severely UNDERWHELMED with the service and food. Unfortunately we haven't been to this restaurant in a few years and wow we were disappointed. $1300 bill and the service was below subpar, couldn't understand the waitress, music was loud, bartender on first floor was AWFUL W NASTY ATTITUDE which ended the night so badly we probably will never return. read more