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    Bob B.

    Soooo, this is a very cool place and I think they have great products and they make wonderful gifts. However, I will not ever return. I have been there 3 times now. The first time I bought about 8 bottles of olive oil and vinegar. They were garlic infused and a lychee white balsamic. At check out the young lady gave me a card that you get stamped when you make purchases. That first day I got 5 stamps and filled 1/2 the card. When full you get a 200ml of olive oil as a reward for your patronage. So I thought great. How awesome. The second visit was this last Tuesday. I bought Xmas presents for some friends and family. 6 bottles to be exact for 90.00. When I got home my wife reminded me of the card and asked if I could drop back and get my stamps for the purchase. So I returned 2 days later on Thursday with my receipt and card. The girl said there was no way she could stamp them. She made several reasons why. But tbh, they are completely insulting and dismissive. She said I could have used someone else's card and there was no way for her to verify that it was me who made the purchases. Even though I had my receipt, card and personally spoke to her on Tuesday. As a matter of fact she is the only employee I've ever had contact with there. It sucks that number one she refused to honor my purchase with stamps but two that the reason is because I could be being dishonest about it. Again even though I have my receipt, stamp card, and credit card used for the purchase. So I will never return and will now be extremely vocal as to why nobody in my world should ever go there. I'm a chef by trade and am now retired but have many foodie friends and industry associates. So Tallahassee, that's my take on the Smashing Olive.

    Zo M.

    I reached out to the owner a month ago by phone to inquire if she had Truffle oil and she said to come visit her store when I was in town. This amazing olive oil and vinegar store was spectacular and definitely worth a visit. There are so many specialty items that I could not resist taking home 3 bottles of oil and vinegars . We also were able to learn something about how truffle oil needs to be used and how the smells/ taste may change over time but are not bad after time. She offered tastings and encouraged us to try some delightful flavors that we used that evening on our salads.Pure deliciousness!!! The owner also offers $1 off refills of her oils if your return your original bottles washed and clean. I liked that she offered that as I am into help save the environment. She does all the fillings of bottles and was very Covid conscious which I appreciated. Will definitely be back next time in town for more culinary oils as we know the ones purchased will be used quickly.

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    I am obsessed!!! Made my first visit this past weekend and loved it!!!! So many amazing flavors. I think this is a hidden gem

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    Very nice staff and wonderful quality goods!! Perfect for that difficult to buy for person or something special for yourself!

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    Z Bardhi's - Fried calamari; gnocchi

    Z Bardhi's

    4.2(134 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    I rarely write negative reviews. In fact, I almost never do unless the issue is significant enough…read morethat it feels like a disservice to stay silent. I'm a longtime customer of Z Bardhi's in Tallahassee -- I've dined there 6-7 times, and I once hosted a group of 10 there. I genuinely believe in supporting local restaurants, especially after sticking with them through the challenges of the last several years. That's why this experience hurts to write about. I placed a to-go order recently, and what I received was shockingly poor. Had I been eating in the restaurant, I would have sent it back immediately. The Caprese Salad ($16) was listed as sliced tomatoes topped with buffalo mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinaigrette over mixed greens. Instead, I received four thin tomato slices, four flat, uninspiring pieces of supermarket-style mozzarella totaling less than two inches, and one singular small piece of wilted lettuce. That's it. For sixteen dollars. The Caesar salad was equally minuscule and underwhelming. The large pizza with sausage, mushrooms, and green peppers (with the $2 per topping upcharge) was also disappointing -- most of the pie had almost no green peppers, and the sausage and mushrooms were scattered so sparsely that entire sections were bare. I understand restaurants can have off nights, but this wasn't an off night. This was a clear lack of care and portion control coming out of the kitchen. When loyal customers are consistently shorted on ingredients and charged premium prices for what feels like bare-minimum effort, it doesn't just disappoint -- it breaks trust. Z Bardhi's, I hope management sees this and takes it seriously. I want to keep supporting you, but experiences like this make it very difficult. If this level of effort continues, many of us who have been regulars will have no choice but to take our business elsewhere. We have options, and loyalty has to go both ways. Photos attached for reference.

    Z. Bhardi's Italian is one of those places that just gets it right. The fresh, warm bread alone is…read morereason enough to show up hungry, it's simple, delicious, and addictive. My go-to every time is the chicken piccata: perfectly cooked, bright, and full of flavor. It never disappoints. Don't sleep on their pizza either. It's seriously good and easily holds its own next to the classic Italian dishes. Add in a beautiful atmosphere that feels both inviting and polished, and you've got a spot that works for date night, family dinners, or just treating yourself. Consistently solid food, great vibes, and absolutely worth the visit.

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    Z Bardhi's - The menu is extremely limited.

    The menu is extremely limited.

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    Yes, literally too. Here they are! Need to give more pasta!

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    Browns Kitchen Center - Mother's day gifts

    Browns Kitchen Center

    4.7(12 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    If I could pick a cooking and kitchen accessory store that has just about everything this would be…read morethe place. We were immediately greeted when entered store and had the pleasure of meeting Chris who walked us through their huge assortment of specialty infused basalmics and olive oils .We loved the stories about how they allow for tastings and Chris even let me take a few samples home since I didn't want to try the open samples .Chris explained some pairings and they have recipe cards to give you some extra ideas on meals. I love to pick up bread from restaurants we frequent and these make great oils for dipping.We went with a fig basalmic and a store fave.the peach basalmic.Chris used a heat gun to seal our bottles and wrapped our bottles so they would have a safe transport since we were traveling 700 + miles home .I really appreciate the extra details . We walked around and found several other cool things that needed for the home including silicon bowl toppers and steel measuring cups for my mom. She wanted some and was happy to find them there. Highly recommend this store if go to Tallahassee. They have been around since 1999 .They have high quality items and amazing customer service.

    I go to browns kitchen often, everything I have eaten there taste absolutely amazing, the Philly…read morecheesesteak is off the chain, the wings are really good as well. I would recommend eating here a million times.

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    Il Lusso - Cannoli flight

    Il Lusso

    4.4(292 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$$

    First time here and it was delicious. Stopped in right as they opened. Greeted by the courtesy…read morevalet, and seated quickly. The bread to start was incredible. Delicious, warm and flavorful. The filet, brussel sports and caccio Pepe were all amazing Don't forget to try the a Smokey woodford old fashioned too!

    I'd wanted to try IL Lusso for a long time. Finally decided to give it a whirl. Anticipating…read morehaving a steak (they're known for). My friend and I met at the restaurant and were shown to a table. We wanted something a little quieter so we were moved. A large party of 10 came and sat adjacent to us, so, we asked to move once more. Once settled, we were served bread and water, then ordered a cocktail. The bread was nice and crusty. The cocktails were as ordered. We ordered an appetizer to share - squid ink pasta with seafood and fra diablo sauce. Quite tasty! For entrees, the fish of the day was red snapper piccata. Q We both ordered the snapper with sides of carrots with a brown sugar pecan glaze and Brussels sprouts with a balsamic drizzle. Our entrees arrived. Traditional Piccata is floured then sautéed in butter/olive oil, drippings are made into a lemon butter sauce with capers and parsley. What was served was a breaded the fried piece of snapper with what looked like a thin lemon parsley white sauce to pour over it and some fried crispy capers. The fish was nice white flesh, a thick breading, slightly overcooked. The almost green parsley laden lemon sauce was mediocre. The The The capers would have been better warmed in the skillet and not fried. Side dishes - the carrots were a platter of multi colored sautéed or blanched. The brown sugar glaze was scant and there were a Few nuggets of glazed pecans. Not as described by our server. The sprouts were crispy and had a tasty balsamic glaze. I felt the dish was mediocre and wished I'd ordered a steak. For dessert, I ordered the spumoni ice cream. Nothing like traditional layered spumoni I've had in the past. This seemed to be chocolate ice cream with some nuts and chocolate bits in it. Cherries non existent. I never mind spending money if the food quality is commensurate to the price. Our bill came to $200 + $40 tip. Far below my expectations.

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    Caramel Mocha Baked Alaska

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    Trader Joe's

    Trader Joe's

    4.6(97 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Drove almost 3 hours to shop here. After gathering all my items Michelle began helping me checkout…read more Out of excitement I let her know the great distance I traveled to get here & she mentioned a cooler of some sort for my items so they don't spoil, unsure I mentioned how I might go to gas station to get ice. After paying for my items michelle grabbed a cooler bag & purchased it for me! That gesture was extremely kind & I came here to just say I really appreciate that & hope good things come for michelle. Good people are like stars, you can't always see them but they are there

    Potentially the most ill-advised placement of a Trader Joe's yet. Whose bright idea was it to place…read moreone of these next to a drive-thru Starbucks? That's asking for sheer madness! That said, if you manage to survive the death trap of the parking lot, this Trader Joe's isn't half bad. I mean, it's small compared to the one I'm used to in South Florida, but it still retains the charm of any Trader Joe's. The staff is genuinely polite and willing to go out of their way to help you. On my last visit, there was a spill on the floor and not only did they make sure I saw it, but they cleaned it up swiftly. Now I do have to say that the placement of products is a tad odd. I was looking for frozen mini baguettes and it took two visits for me to find them. Apparently these were in the middle of the frozen vegetables section, which frankly makes no sense to me, but okay - you do you, boo boo. I honestly should've asked beforehand about that placement, but eh, when you're in a rush, well - you forget things. At any rate, pleased this is up here in Tallahassee, but the placement next to Starbucks is just seriously encouraging my already terrifying coffee addiction.

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    The Wine House - Present box and basket available

    The Wine House

    4.1(22 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I was looking for a place that could help me create and deliver a custom wine basket as a thank you…read moregift for my boyfriend's sister (I don't live in Tallahassee and had to do this all long distance). I tried several times to go through the major retailers, but it was impossible to order a basket online, nor would the local stores deliver. I wasted so much time and effort thinking they were my only option. I did a quick google search by zip code and found the Wine House. I quickly explained what I wanted- 3 Brut sparkling wines, nuts and crackers in a cute basket and they took care of it all in no time! They picked out the wines, PRINTED my card (no bad handwriting here!), allowed me to pay over the phone, sent me a photo of the finished product and delivered everything within 2 hours of my initial call. Michelle was amazing and I will definitely check them out the next time I'm in town.

    The atmosphere is really nice. It's a hidden gem for sure with the antique feel and layout. The…read moreupstairs is nice as well. The servers are kind and you can even see the owners hard at work. They all take great pride in what they do. The food is a bit on the lower end compared to the service and atmosphere. My friend ordered the chicken wrap and they said it was good. I ordered the beef stew and it was good but it needed more salt. The apple pie dessert was decent. I honestly liked the ice cream more than the pie. All in all it's a great place with great prices on wine and quality. I'll rather come here for the wine and music than the food but nonetheless this is a place to visit.

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    The Wine House - Wine tastings

    Wine tastings

    The Wine House - Great place for a party

    Great place for a party

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    Smashing Olive - oliveoil - Updated August 2026

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