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    Serena Pastificio

    4.0 (71 reviews)
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    SERENA PASTIFICIO ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
    Upscale
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Vadesha P.

    Stopped in for happy hour at Serena Pastificio before our movie at the IPIC theater. It was kind of early in the day so the place was pretty empty. Bartender on duty, Nicholas was a delight. Great mixologist and conversationalist. Chatted away about the movie as he made my perfect martini. Best thing about their happy hour? You're able to take your drinks with you to the theater. So no rush to finish if the movie is starting and you just got a new drink. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Looking forward to the dinning experience sometime soon!

    Melvika S.

    I visited Serena Pastificio on a Saturday evening with some friends before catching a movie at the Ipic upstairs. While we didn't dine, the bar experience was excellent. We asked the friendly bartender to surprise us with a drink, and he crafted a unique Old Fashion with honey and lemon flavors, smooth, flavorful, and very easy to sip. The atmosphere was cozy and laid back, with dim lighting and quiet vibe that made for a perfect date night, or pre movie stop. The menu looked fantastic, definitely planning to return for a meal sometime soon.

    Liz S.

    Came here for Christmas Eve dinner and it was great! The restaurant is so cute, very aesthetic with nice decor. Feels very upscale. The service was great, our server Ricky was friendly and attentive. It was Christmas Eve & quite busy, so it took a little while for our food to come out. Great about food allergies. The steak and potatoes were so so so yummy. The rest of my party enjoyed the table side mozzarella, and raved about it.

    Jaclyn S.

    The ambiance of this location is so great. I loved the new tableside mozzarella. Freshest tomatoes in boca. The spaghetti Pomodoro was delightful as were the desserts. Killer cocktails. Great service,

    Lemon cake
    Jason S.

    This place is awesome for a very unique experience. My wife and I went in for cocktails and when we saw the new seasonal menu we stayed for dinner, the options are new and exciting. We started with the table side mozzarella which was a great experience and tasted amazing . If you like being catered to and enjoying great food I highly recommend dropping in

    BUCATINI CARBONARA
    Jamie W.

    Dining at Serena Pacifico was a surprising delight! The service was friendly and attentive and conscious of our business conversations that were on going. The food was amazing & everyone enjoyed and raved about their entrees. The pasta was fresh, and the octopus appetizer was perfectly cooked. We appreciated that the restaurant wasn't too loud for conversation amongst us. The ONLY hiccup was that a fire alarm went off during dinner but that was because of the businesses adjacent to the restaurant. Apparently this happens occasionally and the staff handled it professionally and explained to us that all was well. I wish I had more pics of our incredible food!

    Elena K.

    What a beautiful restaurant for an upscale dinner party or casual gathering. Their simple yet plentiful menu selections offer something for everyone with seafood, beef, chicken and vegetarian options. The decor is so charming and welcoming. Seating options include patio dining, bar seating and inside tables with a flare or indoor / outdoor open air seating. I do recommend this spot for a nice date night, girls dinner, business dinner, holiday office dinner or family gathering. We enjoyed the grilled octopus, bolognese and gnocchi. For dessert - the tiramisu was amazing.

    EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND DELICIOUS FOOD. FOOD WAS PRESENTED BEAUTIFULLY AND SERVED PIPING HOT. SEASONED TO PERFECTION.  SUPPORT LOCAL
    Randi F.

    Exceptional service and delicious food. Served piping hot and seasoned to perfection. SUPPORT LOCAL HIDDEN GEM

    Mother's Day brunch
    Keri M.

    Went for Mother's Day brunch buffet. Poorly executed. Spent over $700 for pasta, meat balls, stale French toast, salad, fruit and a display of desserts that looked like they came from a Costco package. I've been one other time when it was a normal menu and it was fabulous which is why I booked it for Mother's Day. Drinks were not made well. Overly sweet and unbalanced without the proper garnish. The server was great.

    Rocco D.

    I attended a yelp event here a few weeks back, the service, they were Ver generous, the service was excellent and the food was good so we wanted to get back to show thanks. We have now found a new go to spot! Dazzling Dining rooom, fast friendly service, conveniently located by the parking garage connected to the Imax. This place is located In Mizner Park by the Imax but is on the corner of federal so people don't see it while in Mizner. The ambiance is amazing, the food is excellent, The Fettuccine Bolognese is one of the best pasta dishes I found in South Florida and of course they use Reggiano Parmigiana which is usually a sign that the food will be good when dining Italian. The salad was delicious as was the Octopus. They have a very nice bar, good wine list, specialty cocktails, after dinner drinks and of course homemade desserts. We will definitely be back!

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    Iris. G.

    We're invited for an amazing dinner experience. The restaurant is very beautiful. A great place for a date night or special occasion. There was music playing in the background. The Restaurant is located in Mizner. So, there are several garages hidden behind the buildings. The salad was amazing, and the fresh fish was a treat. The gnocchi was very peppery, but it melted in the mouth. If it had a reduction of mushroom sauce, and less pepper it would have been nice. The grilled octopus was presented beautifully and was great. The salmon was cooked to perfection but the lentils was boiled without any taste. I had the Raviolis with Crab , amazing , yes I am Singing, try it!!! The deserts were amazing. Cappuccino was great too. The waiting staff is , working hard to please. Very polite & attentive. Try it, you will not be disappointed .

    Grilled octopus
    Jamie T.

    I love this concept that replaced Tanzy. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. The ambiance was great, Joseph and Evin took great care of our private event here. The salad and octopus were out of this world for apps, I loved the flat iron bistec for an entree. I'll definitely be back with friends soon!

    Wine Selection By the Glass
    Lili J.

    Hospitality: 5 STARS... From the outside this spot doesn't look like the kind of spot where you could enjoy a fantastic Italian cooked meal with stellar service- it has the look and vibe of a Cheesecake Factory from the outside with it's; super huge letters that spell out Serena, signs posted about their offerings and it's proximity to the iPIC movie theater which it's connected to. So, I was very pleasantly surprised that my overall experience was exceptional. I can offer that Serena gets an A+ for their Efforts- they want their customers to have awesome experiences. And, I have a soft spot for open kitchens- I think it proves a place is clean, takes pride in their work and believes in structure. Food: ***** Service: ***** Ambiance: **** Cesare Salad- Loved it: Dressing was light yet creamy. And, the Croutons- oh my Gawd- I almost asked for more. Meatballs- Worth a 30 minute drive- everyone has their own taste when it comes to these, I like my meatballs soft and served with ricotta. I'm also super picky about my Tomato Sauce- I liked Serena's Tomato Sauce a lot, not too complicated, very light and on the sweet side- a perfect 10 for me. Gnocchi- This must be a signature dish for them- I haven't ever had it prepared the way they do theirs: with Black Pepper- very, very good. Really different and really satisfying. I could have stopped eating after this dish but of course, I didn't due to the fact that everything so far had been delicious. Ravioli Di Falso Magro- Spinach, Ricotta and Fresh Herb Filling topped with Lump Crack (YUM!) Brown Butter (Another YUM), Parmesan and Almond Picada- share this, a must order. Fettuccine Alla Bolognese- If a restaurant can do this well, they can do any Italian dish well- also share this, it is filling and a must try. Salmon- Cooked to my personal perfection which is medium on the inside, crispy on the outside. All food accompanied by a glass (or two) of Joe Wagner Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley worked well with the meal. I didn't need to pop the button on my pants and down a Zeppole but I couldn't pass up a piping hot Italian Donut with Powdered Sugar- I'm only human.

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    Great food. Fun atmosphere. Casual (and good) happy hour. Personable staff. Reasonably priced. Homemade, fresh pasta. Highly recommend!

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    Nice a cozy spot for handmade pasta. The fennel pear salad was great as well as the short rib pasta.

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    Boca Fish House - Pan seared scallops

    Boca Fish House

    4.6(173 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    Omg this food was truly amazing! The seafood was so fresh and the marriage of flavors in the…read moreblackened snapper dish was amazing. It had a beautiful coconut curry sauce which really complimented the fish. Our service was also really great. Our servers were very kind and made great recommendations. This place is small so I highly recommend making a reservation. It was cozy though and almost had a supper club type ambiance to it with very relaxing jazz music. I can't wait to go back!

    This was our first time trying Boca Fish House. It's located in a strip mall and it was a great…read morefind. The dining room is small with a few seats at the bar. We had a 8pm reservation but arrived early and chose to dine at the bar. They also have a few tables outside near the entrance of the main dining room. It was extremely busy but the staff were efficient and attentive. Let me say the seafood is amazing here! I can see why they're so busy. I was on a date with my guy and our entrees were both delicious! The sweet potato crusted grouper was just incredible! Loved the flavors and how well the dish prepared. The shellfish pan roast was art on a plate! It had Lobster, shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels swimming in a tasty brandy infused tarragon tomato sauce. All the seafood was cooked to perfection and the creamy sauce made this dish really stand out. Although the restaurant lacks ambience it makes up for it with their incredibly fresh seafood! If you're a seafood lover you must make a visit to Boca Fish House.

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    Savia - Tiramisu, Cassata and Cannoli

    Savia

    4.7(49 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I came here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and it was a great meal again. Savia is brining…read moreSicily to Boca Raton and I'm glad I get to get a taste of it. I ordered the Tomato Cream Gnocchi and my boyfriend had the Mediterranean Combo. No exaggeration but this was the best gnocchi I've ever had. The dish changed my view on gnocchi and I'm now a converted fan. The texture was pillow soft with a bit of spring. The magic of this dish is how simple yet delicious it is. I loved a simple dish done well. The Mediterranean combo was a special of the night and it came with prawns, branzino, fried anchovies, and a salad. The combo was also just as goods. The seasoning was yet again, simple but delicious. The prawns were succulent, fish was high quality, and the fried anchovies surprised me. I loved all the proteins. I also tried the squid ink pasta and the seafood linguini. Both were good but the squid ink pasta was unique. I can't put my finger on the flavor but I liked it. Service was incredible and the chef was kind. He came out to talk to us and explained some of the dishes. The restaurant is homey and cozy. I felt like I was in Sicily. Overall, I highly recommend Savia. I can't wait to come back and try more.

    When you walk in, you realize this place is a hole in the wall. They only have 5 staff working, and…read morethey came over to introduce themselves to us directly, including the chef-owner Vito. They prefaced the meal with saying service can be slow, but will be worth the wait. Boy were they right. The service was quite slow (though we never wanted for water), but every single dish we had was fantastic. My half-Sicilian mother in law said the arancini are the best arancini she's ever had, and she goes back to Italy (mainland, albeit not Sicily) semi-frequently. But the experience itself, even with slow service; was amazing. It's intimate, they don't rush you, and you can tell they love their regulars. If you want something a little less popular but has truly excellent food, please try Savia, you won't be disappointed. Every item is good.

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    Corvina Seafood Grill - Fresh grilled Faroe salmon

    Corvina Seafood Grill

    4.2(258 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    SHAMIR AND THE WHOLE STAFF WERE UNBELIEVABLY WELCOMING. We had a happy hour group meet up and…read moreservice was great and food items were out of this world. Everyone was celebrating Friday night and the music in the background was lively and everyone had happy feet! SUPPORT LOCAL

    I really wanted to love this place, but unfortunately I left feeling unsure if I would return…read more Our server was very pleasant, however the food came out extremely quickly, which made it seem like we were being rushed. We started with the crab and corn chowder, which was unfortunately just "meh" at best. About 75% of it remained in the bowl. The server noticed and asked if something was wrong, and we were honest that it wasn't great. Despite that, it remained on the bill, which felt disappointing given how little of it was eaten, but we said nothing. The main courses were actually quite good, which was a positive and the highlight of the meal. After dinner we moved to the bar to finish the evening. We ordered rye Old Fashioneds and were served what was essentially warm bourbon poured over a large cube. When the bartender delivered the drinks he asked if we needed straws. I'm not quite sure where to begin with that interaction. The drink was nowhere near an Old Fashioned despite the upcharge to make it one, and the straw question only made the experience feel more awkward. The whole interaction came across as oddly dismissive toward two women ordering a classic whiskey cocktail. Lastly, while I understand perceptions can vary, the overall presentation at the front of the house was surprising for a Saturday evening. The hostess was wearing what appeared to be lace bike shorts (similar to Spanx shorts) with slide sandals. It left me a bit confused about the image the restaurant is trying to present. There are definitely positives here but the combination of rushed pacing, the bar experience, and the overall presentation left me hesitant about returning. If it matters to the establishment, we were patrons on on March 7th for our wedding anniversary dinner so we were anticipating a more upscale vibe overall and were quite underwhelmed.

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    Eddie V's Prime Seafood - Nothing sets the tone for an enticing night, quite like The Big Eddie chilled shellfish tower.

    Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    4.5(174 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$$

    We celebrated Paul's birthday. Jerry Benson made it very special for us. We started with a…read morechampagne toast and we ended with a trio of desserts with a flambé presentation. We brought our closest friends to celebrate with us and they loved it too. The music and decor was chic and alluring. We want to return and sit in the bar room and enjoy the music and maybe happy hour next time. We feel it's the nicest steak and seafood restaurant in our area. We've been to most of them. As far as what we ate, we were all very happy. We had 1/2 dozen oysters, shrimp cocktail, bone-in ribeye steak cooked to perfection, 19 oz. filet mignon, sole fish, baked potato, Mac & cheese, roasted Brussels sprouts, crab and shrimp fried rice. We were all very satisfied and even had doggy bags. This is the best place to celebrate life!

    It was our first time there,, Most Upscale Steak houses have…read more2 waiters per table, Not here as the One Waiter has to be Busboy and Waiter , Waiter was pleasant but overwhelmed as it's Saturday night, Took forever to get our food,, Don't know why it took 3 1/2 hours to complete our meal,, Cannot give them a good review as there are So many Other Steak places within a short distance,, Think they need to get their act together,, We Will not be back

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    Our signature Hope Diamond Cocktail, featuring Grey Goose vodka, butterfly tea and a purple diamond ice cube

    Eddie V's Prime Seafood - Our signature Bananas Foster is flambéed tableside and served with butter pecan ice cream.

    Our signature Bananas Foster is flambéed tableside and served with butter pecan ice cream.

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    Pukara on the Beach  - Ceviche!

    Pukara on the Beach

    4.9(66 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    We were heading to Deerfield Beach and wanted a quick bite. We popped in here because I was in the…read moremood for some ceviche. It's a Peruvian restaurant. We asked which ceviche is their best and she recommended the Ceviche Mixto. It was ready just a few minutes after and we walked over to the beach to enjoy it. She packaged it nicely to make sure nothing spilled. And the crunchy corn was packaged separately so it wouldn't get soggy. Thoughtful! It was super delicious! Nice mix of different fish, it was citrusy, oniony, crunchy from the corn. Everything I wanted in a ceviche. Definitely recommend!

    Pukara is a family-owned Peruvian restaurant conveniently located within walking distance of the…read morebeach, with available parking. Our family tried a variety of dishes, starting with the Jalea, a fried seafood platter. While the portion was smaller than what you typically find at other Peruvian restaurants, the seafood was fresh. I just wish there had been more calamari, fish, shrimp, and fried yucca. We also ordered the Chicken (Pollo) Chaufa and the Seafood Chaufa. Both dishes came in small portions, and the seafood was only placed on top of the rice. Sadly, they lacked the distinctive Chaufa flavor and tasted a bit bland. The Lomo Saltado beef was tender but similarly lacked seasoning, and the Ají Amarillo was just okay. On a positive note, the service was excellent, and the ambiance felt warm and inviting. It seems the food might have been adjusted to cater to a more traditional or less adventurous palate. Peruvian cuisine is renowned for its rich flavors and Asian influences, and I believe it has the potential to be truly exceptional.

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