I went to dinner at Leona's Cucina with friends recently. We ordered several items and shared them…read moreall. There's not much seating but we managed to snag a table. Our server was super friendly and gave us free bottled water which is normally not free. I think because they don't have a lot of people that dine in. We ordered a vegetarian pizza, a Margarita pizza and meat sauce with spaghetti which was served with the salad. Both pizzas were fresh and delicious. But the meat sauce spaghetti stole the show for me! The meat sauce was plentiful and flavorful with just a hint of sweetness. And the garlic bread, which I normally don't eat, was soft on the inside but crispy on the outside. We hung out for a while as we were catching up and our server did not rush us. She came to check on us frequently and wanted to make sure we were happy with our food. We had a few pieces of each pizza left but we killed the spaghetti lol! My friend I was visiting lives nearby and we all agreed we want to come back and share another meal!

Everything about this pizza is amazing. We were visiting my cousin who lives locally and we had…read moretheir spinoccoli pizza and a cheese pizza our first night in town and we're dreaming of it all week. We made sure we got to experience it one more time on our final day of vaca. Customer service and prices are also solid.

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.

Wow! What a date night in Jacksonville. This was our first time to Primi Piatti. George made this…read morenight exceptional. He treated us like family from the moment we walked in and gave us attention like we have never recieved in a restaurant in Jacksonville before. When I said to him, this is our first time to your restaurant. He said it won't be the last, and he is exactly right. He made the night magical for both of us. We found our new favorite Italian restaurant in Jacksonville. We felt like we were in a whole new city. I asked him to pick out entrees and he chose . This was the best lasagna we have ever tasted, and the grilled lamb chops unbelievable. He chose perfectly! We will be back again with friends soon!! Thank you, George, what a night!

This a great Mom & Pop pizza shop. The service was very good and you can't beat the lunch special…read moreof $5 for two slices and a soft drink. Crust was crisp and firm and not much residual oil and water you may get in some places with cheap pepperoni and cheese. The slices are off a 12" pie it appears, it's not off a 16" pie. The crust on the 12" may be pre made, that's why no flop. The 16" are hand tossed and would be larger slices and are much more enjoyable. Clean and friendly environment.

We ate in this time. We had an event downtown earlier and we were hungry and thirsty. Not much to…read moresay that I have not already said. The restaurant was very clean and helped cool us down with the great air conditioning. The crust was tasty, the cheese was real and tasted wonderful. We got pepperoni extra cheese and an all meat that included extra cheese. It's a simple pizza place with great pizza. My grand niece loves ranch on everything so we got some ranch for her and I swear it was a bottles worth of made from scratch for a small price. The pizzas came out super fast and the free refills on soft drinks helped with our thirst. After the 4 of us had our fill my niece and grandniece had plenty leftovers for another meal.

Wow!! This is an amazing Italian restaurant!! If you want a cozy place for a date night or to…read moresatisfy an Italian food craving this should be your first pick! . We were visiting my brother from out of state and this was a must in his eyes and it didn't disappoint. I was told their scampi sauce was an absolute must taste too and it was amazing. The fresh garlic bread tasted like something out of my grandmas home recipe book. I ordered the traditional meat sauce and angel hair pasta. Surely if it was amazing I'd stamp my approval all over this place because it should hold up to my scrutiny and OMG wow!! Definitely as authentic as it gets. The rest of my family picked different meals and the nom nom nom's didn't stop nor did the wow's. The service was impeccable from the hostess, waitress and the live piano player. Very warming environment with a taste of actual traditional recipes. You won't be disappointed. I noticed they also have a catering area for receptions or large parties too so add them to your list for your next get together! Very very well done guys!

We came for date night and as always, everything was amazing. We did an early dinner and the…read morerestaurant filled up within the hour, which I always love to see. They had a piano player toward the end of the dinner, and it was perfect. Not too loud, very enjoyable. The food was incredible. I love the bread (not pictured) and our usual favorite (cavatelli bolognese) was reliable as always. Our server and serve assistants were amazing and timely. We had perfect table touches and everything was nice and hot (or cold) as it should be. Always love this spot - a true hidden gem in Orange park!

While camping outside St. Augustine we decided to take a drive and ended up on Fleming Island, we…read morehave friends in the area whom have always told us about this amazing pizza place. Well it was lunchtime and I happened to see the restaurant as we drove down US-17 so we flipped a u-turn and pulled into the parking lot. This is a very spacious pizza shop with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating as well as a beautiful bar. We were able to get seated immediately and greeted by our server who welcomed us and went over a few of the specials and menu items before taking our drink orders. We decided on the Buffalo Wings to start which are prepared in their brick ovens and never fried, honestly I was a little skeptical but they were pretty amazing and perfectly cooked, then drizzled with a delicious tangy buffalo sauce and sprinkled with a nice portion of gorgonzola cheese this is something I'd definitely order again. We followed these delicious wings with a pepperoni pizza, sounds simple yes but sooooo good the crust was crispy but remained tender and had the perfect chew, the sauce was really good and the pepperoni and cheese was delicious as well. We arrived about 11:30 AM and the restaurant continued to fill as we enjoyed our lunch - the staff here was very friendly and accommodating and the manger stopped by to thank us for coming in and to ensure everything met our expectations. This is definitely a place I'd return too when in the area, we loved this place...

Whenever I visit Jacksonville, it seems we always end up at a V Pizza location. The pizza is fresh…read moreand made to order. There is something for everyone so not matter who's being difficult on a given day, everyone can find something enjoyable to eat. This is my son's favorite restaurant in Jacksonville. He is a pepperoni pizza person and he will eat an entire pizza happily. I personally like the Flyin' Hawaiian, however this last visit, my sister and I decided to share a Carnivore and a Mac N' Cheese Pizza. The Carnivore was fine, but the Mac N' Cheese was my favorite. It had perfectly cooked pasta and it had a lot of flavor. It was very tasty. Service is always very good. We've never had any issues. There is a good amount of parking, so there is no issue there. Really, it's an easy choice to enjoy a meal out where everyone can order something they will enjoy.

I think Pierre's Eatery deserves five stars for two reasons: For its incredible white pizza and its…read moreamazing customer service! I have to say that Pierre's has one of the best if not the best New York Style White Pizza within the Duval and Clay County area. What differentiates Pierre's white pizza to its competitors is its delicious white sauce. The white sauce is an incredible blend of creamy and buttery flavors which harmonizes well with the mozeralla cheese topping. The white sauce is also generously applied to the pizza to the point where it easily matches the thickness of the mozeralla layer of the pizza. In addition to their delicous white pizza, Pierre's also has consistently great customer service. I've eaten at Pierre's for months now and every employee that served me thus far has been friendly and engaged in helping me find the most satisfying meal choices. This serves as a welcoming reminder that the food industry does not need to be a robotic exchange of food for currency that we have become accustomed to seeing in larger food chains. All in all, I think Pierre's has provided a very satisfying experience. They clearly value their customers and their white pizza provides a unique experience that diversifies them from their competitors. If your looking for a contender for the best New York Style White Pizza in the Duval and Clay County area then definitely give Pierre's Eatery a try!

So I don't hang out at the mall often, but I've been going the the AMC movies in Orange Park thanks…read moreto the gift card I got for Christmas. So in the food court I went looking for something different than the same old stuff that's been there for years. Pierre's stood out amongst the crowd, so I figured "why not?". The prices are very competitive and the portions aren't too small. I the lunch sized option of Baked Ziti with a side of 2 meatballs & a breadstick for $7.99! Now the Ziti was slightly overcooked as were the meatballs, however the taste was ok at best. The meatballs tasted more of breadcrumbs than meat inside and the breadstick which was on the display behind the glass counter sneeze guard was reheated in the pizza oven and was chewy and a bit overseasoned (salty). Maybe it was an off day or watching my Ziti being scraped from a few crockpots next to the register, but I don't know if I'll be giving them a second chance.

The wait on Valentines Day was 25-30 minutes. The place was packed. Such a good sign. A funky vibe…read moreinside. There's four tvs inside. There is outside tables to eat at. The parking lot is small, so if you don't get lucky, there's street parking. The host was super nice. A booth opened up and because a party of 4 checked In Right after my Mom and I. They got the booth. We had to sit at a table. Not cool. Really not cool. I think that was messed up. The table we sat at held 4 people. Waitress very sweet. Very helpful. Got a draft Mich ultra-not the coldest :/ Ordered a large Italia New York style pizza. So the waitress came to us and said she messed up our large italia ny style pizza, so we got to try the Italia Chicago style pizza, at no charge! Both the Chicago and New York were a-mazing. Patricia was the best waitress. New York style was def my favorite. I will be back. I understand why the wait was 25-30 minutes long. It's great pizza. Great. Minus not getting a booth even though we got here before a party of 4.

Great size and tasting salad! This is my favorite salad at Carmines and they give you a lot of…read morebang for your buck. The dressing is great! It's also so busy here, but I understand why. Richard provided great service and I hope to go back and try the pizza soon.

I came here to meet up with my friend for Sunday brunch to discuss wedding plans and also to catch…read moreup and I'm so glad he did. First of all being Avondale or parking is what it is. I was able to find the space out front just has a car was pulling out so that's a good sign. I had already made a reservation just in case or 1130 and luckily there wasn't a whole lot of people in there. We were sat in the middle of the restaurant slightly away from the bar at a half booth half chair table. Our server Aldan was wonderful and I loved his curled blonde hair. We started off with drinks and I got the Espresso Martini, piggybacking off my friend and because I wanted something to help wake me up. This is delicious and it looked beautiful. I was going to get something brunchy but instead to eat I got the Crab & Shrimp Alfredo (spaghetti, butter sauce, fine herbs, focaccia breadcrumbs) while my friend got their Rigatoni (Calabrian vodka sauce, pecorino romano). OMG I don't even like alfredo sauce like that but I was blown away. That was perhaps the best alfredo sauce I've ever had, super creamy with fresh seafood. Her rigatoni...I wasn't expecting much from it but that Calabrian sauce kicked it up a notch and brought the right amount of heat. That was delicious. She didn't get another drink but I did, the Summer Serenade (camarena resposado, luxardo marachino, d'aristi xtabentun liqueur, lavender, lemon). Wow, that one is small but powerful. It was a good after lunch drink. I only got it because it had lavender and lemon in it and didn't recognize the liquor or the liqueur but holy crap. That's a good floral drink. They let us hang out for the rest of their brunch hours and kept checking in with us, which was nice because we were trying to play catch up on everything. I really enjoyed our time there and would definitely love to come back. FYI, I found out that they do weddings there. They have event space in the back.

Truthfully, the food was pretty good, and the ambiance is absolutely gorgeous -- that part really…read morestands out. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience didn't match. My espresso martini was not good, and the service overall wasn't great. The biggest issue, though, was the seating. We were the first ones sat in the room and were placed directly under an AC vent set to 60 degrees -- with two babies. We politely asked to be moved, but our request was ignored. We were all freezing the entire time, and it honestly took away from what could have been a much better first experience.

Best fettuccine Alfredo in town! Their pasta is made from scratch daily along with their sauces and…read moreyou can truly taste the difference! When you order their fettuccine Alfredo there is two different types of sauces- one is the creamy Tomatoe and another is the traditional Alfredo. I usually always add either blackened or grilled chicken to my fettuccini Alfredo! Shrimp is also another great option! I always pair it with their famous espresso martinis! I don't get to take a picture because my friends and I wobbled it up! They have a seasonal pistachio espresso martini that is fantastic! Highly recommend!

Food: for apps we shared the marinated olives (great) and patatas bravas (great). for mains, we…read moreshared the night's special which was a redfish (standout dish of the night, incredible), filet mignon (my groups least favorite, slightly overcooked and overall forgettable), fettuccine (delightful). for dessert we split a tiramisu cheesecake (disappointing, would not describe as tiramisu flavored) and the house made strawberry gelato (incredible, and it came with one of their almond house made cookies which we then promptly ordered a cookie plate in addition). Cocktails were ok, my salt & vinegar martini was not salty or vinegary enough for my liking. Service: friendly waiter. I think it was a busy Saturday night because there were long wait times for apps and then again for our entrees; our dirty plates took a while to clear off the table. Ambiance: sat outside on the sidewalk which was perfect for the weather and less noisy than inside

When I helped my daughter and her family moved to the Middleburg area last July, we were looking…read morefor someplace for dinner on our first night in her new home. We decided on Aspendos and, wow, were we glad we did! Every dish was delicious. As a result, while spending the Christmas holidays with my daughter, I made sure we went to Aspendos and again on my third visit a few weeks ago. While I have fallen in love with their Penne alla Vodka, I have sampled other dishes and found them to be very good, as well (my daughter's go-to is their pesto pasta dish). This is a small operation, run by three members of the same family. If you have a large group you will need to wait awhile for your food, but it's worth the wait. We have some good Italian restaurants where I live in California, but I wish we had Aspendos here!

I came back! Yes, yes I did. And let me tell you the food is just as great every time I eat here…read more We ordered pizza - half cheese and half pepperoni. The sauce was the perfect balance of acidic and tomato with a touch of light sweetness, and not too heavy of sauce on each slice. It lets the balance of toppings speak for itself - excellent pizza dough, soft bite with crunch, well toasted, and they used Real Cheese. You know the difference with "pizza cheese" and Real Cheese, and it was delicious. I came as part of a Free "Mental Health Day" event (Thanks, Project Human Inc. Non-Profit) this awesome restaurant partnered with. I love companies that believe in community support and supporting a good cause! (Thank you, Aspendos!) We had several slices of pizza and sodas, plus a friend got red wine and was happy with it. The event was all about how we can give other people a blessing by of a kind word or message, and helpful activities on how to manage your time and energy better. What a great day, and Damn, I'm already planning my next visit for a pizza! mmmm