Great food and wonderful service from Jacki. Definitely would recommend and will be sure to return. We had the chicken parm and special gnocchi. Very flavorful! We also tried the Parker rolls which were a real treat. read more

Taverna Toscana - Parker rolls - Italian Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Food was excellent and Jacki was a fantastic server --knowledgeable and friendly! We'll be back

I tried Taverna Toscana and had a great experience. This is a great restaurant for date night, celebrations or a nicer dinner in Bradenton. They have a few mocktails to choose from, which is great because I don't drink alcohol. For an appetizer, I tried the beef carpaccio and caesar salad. For entrees, my table tried that ossobuco and the roasted filet tip risotto. For dessert, we tried the homemade tiramisu. My favorite was definitely the beef carpaccio. There is valet parking and a parking lot available. For dinner, reservations are recommended. They also have a weekday happy hour that you can check out. read more

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Food was delicious for the most part, lacking in areas, service and bar drinks were deliciously wonderful. Booths hard to get out of for those with bad backs or elderly! You sink way down and so tightly close to table barely room to get out of! Almost died of stickershock price wise! Not for the average county worker salary! Too pricey for my wallet. The place is rather chopped up from the layout standpoint. Had to go up and down stairs and lots and lots of walking to get from point A to point B. Taking elderly there not a good idea! Would have been so helpful to have had drive in access entrance marked, no parking on street by restaurant due to location, and tell folks access to this place is like going on a search for the holy grail! Good luck finding the underground parking it if you are not local and downtown regularly to know the layout of the land. You drive right by it and dont even know there is parking for the restaurant as backside indicates its a bank! We did have a lovely celebration for my Mom. The coconut sherbert was quite good and the meatball appetizer was tasty, but having to beg for enough toast points for 4 people to each have a toast point was a bit much. Server knew we were splitting appetizers with 4 people so we could all try and it only came with 3 toast points and 1 TINY cup of dipping Sauce for 4 people! I mean tiny!!! Really?!! For the nose bleed prices would it have shut down your place for you to give one more quarter of slice of toast?!! The seafood pasta 2 of our party had. Both said your noodles were too tiny to handle holding sauce. Someone needs to tell chef Veal Osso Buco is the way to go. Lots of folks cant eat pork!!! That missed the mark by a mile. For the price factor veal should have been the selection ibstead of going for lesser quality pig. Left a lot to be desired for locals. The real things that mattered you missed it by a mile! read more

Excellent experience!! Booked reservations on line and they had limited availability, especially for midweek. Nice ambiance. We sat at a table near the bar, but the other dining room looked beautiful. We had the lovely Abby ( Abigail) as our server, who explained the history and operations of the restaurant as it was our first time, and went with her recommendation. I ordered Fabio's wagyu meatball--- soooo good, couldn't finish it and it filled me up that I could only have a small bite from my main entree. Hubby ordered the chargrilled octopus appetizer, which he thoroughly enjoyed. The pecorino Parker rolls were delicious, but a bit on the sweet side for me. My husband's miso glazed mahi mahi was excellent--I sneaked a bite. It was tender, light and well flavored, served with baby bok choy and mushrooms. I ordered the roasted sea bass, beautifully prepared and served over Mediterranean couscous, but I was too full... until dessert ... So I ordered the peach cobbler with the accompanying vanilla and caramel to go. They were packaged in 2 separate containers and although I was full, I just had to taste the very fresh and yummy cobbler, full of peaches and a yummy topping...but the gelato was going to melt..and it was light and yummy and...it never made it out of the restaurant !!! Seriously, a great dinner with excellent service. Will definitely return. read more

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Came here to celebrate my dad's 85th birthday. The appetizers were cooked perfectly. We had the octopus, Cristini, and Meatball. I've never had Crustini like this before. It was a meal in itself and delicious. The cocktails were mixed perfectly. We had quite a few. Try the Hidden Palms. Our entrees are what really stood out. The Ossobuco was the best I've ever tasted. It was cooked to perfection. The potato's and gravy were over the top. We also had the bolognese and Rigatoni Tartufo which will forever be memorable. I will definitely come back again. Our server was a really nice guy. He knew the menu and made solid recommendations. The next time we will sit inside. The ambiance seemed more up our alley. Thank you for making my dad's 84th bday special. He loved the gelato and tiramisu. read more

This place is awesome! I would say this is probably on my top three list of restaurants to go to in the area. Everything was stellar. Every dish was fantastic, the staff were friendly and the ambience was great! Now that this place is on my radar I'll go back again many times! For more tips/picks, follow us at IG:Sarasota_foodie_couple read more

I really want to like this restaurant because it's convenient, nicely decorated and has good food, but service has been bad both times we were here. We had reservations on a Friday night and were promptly seated. Waited 10 minutes before anyone came over with water or to take our drink order. She didn't take our drink order when she came but recommended we look over the menu. The 4 of us were ready, but another 10 minutes before she came back. My husband and I ordered a Caesar salad to share and I ordered the risotto. We also ordered a glass of wine each and an order of bread. Our friends ordered one appetizer. We waited 15 minutes before our wine showed up and they only came with one glass as they misheard our order. I was there 35 minutes before I got a glass of wine. Our salad and bread came right after the wine. The salad was decent and the bread is great. Our entrees came out after we had time to enjoy our salad. Mine was hot and the risotto was great. Only 3 small pieces of beef, which was a bit scant. In the end, we were there slightly over 2 hours. I watched other tables and they had the same issues with drinks and wine. Why it takes so long to get drinks to tables is beyond me. Hire more workers We would have had another drink but timing with everything didn't work. read more

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One word...Purefection! The food was indescribably delicious. The service...impeccable (thank you Stefania!). Who would have thought that this sleepy little town could play host to a world class chef and in an atmosphere so low key and casual. Shear and simple elegance read more

First time here was great! Enjoyed happy hour at 5:15, connecting with colleagues, and the amazing dinner inside. #HappyHour #Colleagues #Dinner read more

Taverna Toscana - Happy hour espresso , martini on the patio bar. - Italian Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Had a fantastic lunch at Taverna Toscana. There were three of us and we shared everything that gave us a chance to taste four different recommended dishes. We went with the wedge salad that was topped with house made pork belly bacon and a rich truffle Gorgonzola dressing, the pecorino Parker rolls a unique flavorful pull apart bread. A chicken sandwich, it was juicy and flavorful and one of the better chicken sandwiches I had in a long time. Last dish was. The Orecchiette Genovese pasta also packed with flavor. Service from Auria was outstanding, she gave excellent recommendations, and really made the experience awesome. As I walked in, I noticed the prime rib aging in a cooler. Was told that they have a special on Thursdays for their aged prime rib. Definitely will be back. read more

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Rich and delicious authentic Italian dishes with friendly waitstaff, craft cocktails and decent wine list. The Parker House rolls are a must while debating on your next courses. The allspice old fashioned was top notch! Other dishes around the table were vodka rose (topped with fresh burrata for a unique and extra creamy touch), shrimp fra diavolo and a tender dry-aged 10oz filet. Their famous tiramisu was too good to leave behind so we took it to go. Highly recommend this spot among many others in the historic downtown area! read more

Taverna Toscana - Allspice Old Fashioned featuring Whistle Pig 6 Year - Italian Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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This was truly a fine dining experience. I would have given it 5 stars except for the constant music being played that was more like electronic pulsing. It was very difficult to talk over it. We were a party of six therefore a larger table, which made conversation over the "music" a challenge. We asked our waitress if there was some way to turn it down but that didnt happen. Otherwise a great dining experience. Our waitress Tonya knew exactly how to pace our food arrivals. She kept our table cleared of empty plates, made recommendations, checked on us often but not obtrusively, and we felt well taken care of. The food was excellent. The Grilled Octopus was wonderful, as was the Wagyu Meatball and Pecorino Parker Rolls. We tried a variety of dinners including the huge Pork Chop, Ciopini Seafood, Lobster Tails etc. All well prepared and delicious. read more

Atmosphere - Excellent! The restaurant has a clean, modern feel. The bar has about a dozen seats and there is an outdoor patio dining area that looks nice as well. The inside dining area is nice as well with tables spaced apart nicely. Service - Bar - Poor. Dining- Good. The bartender seemed to go out of his way to ignore us and was somewhat arrogant. When seated at our table, our server was very attentive and professional. However, we waited an extraordinary long time for our entree's. Food - Very Good. I had the French Onion soup as a starter. It had a nice flavor, but there was very little onions or cheese. I had the Wagyu Short Rib Bolognese and it was great! The sauce was very good and there ample short rib. Overall Value - Good. Had service (bar and kitchen) been better, this would have been a 4 star experience for me. The price was reasonable and the portion size ample. read more

Taverna Toscana - Short rib bolognese - Italian Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

YES 5 Stars! Food is amazing, service is great and the ambiance is phenomenal. We all loved it! We ordered a double cut pork chop w/ broccolini, 7oz filet -well done -w/ homemade bucatini pasta in oil & garlic and it was so tender I cut it with a fork. Hubby ordered the Vodka Rose Pasta dish. We also ordered chocolate martini's. Everything was fabulous! Highly recommend. read more

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Started with warm and fresh rolls and huge meatballs , very tender and sauced well , butter for rolls was amazing chicken Parmesan, shrimp fra daivlo was super, pasta was cooked perfectly Service by Angela was delightful with her wine knowledge, great and delicious dinner fabulous evening! read more

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We came here for our 34th anniversary. The atmosphere was phenomenal. Our waitress was attentive and helpful. Our food was delicious. I had a pasta with creamy sauce with sausage and my husband had shrimp diavola. But honestly, the best part for me was the bread with honey butter we got for our appetizer. (Bread is always my favorite!) We did not order any, but their wine selection is off the chain. We were impressed with this Bradenton restaurant and will definitely be back! read more

We were in town for the weekend and were looking for an amazing local food experience. Taverna Toscana was recommended by several people at the hotel we were staying at. It was a wonderful experience!! The menu was outstanding that it took us awhile to determine what we wanted to try. We went w/ the Caesar salad, short rib bolognese and chicken parm. All was very delicious and portions sizes were really good. Our server, Tania, complimented the experience.. She did a very thorough explanation of the menu to help us make our selections and was very personable. I would highly recommend eating here! We hope to make it back to the area to visit Taverna Toscana in the future!! read more

We enjoy Fabio's restaurants in Chicago so we were really looking forward to trying this restaurant. Unfortunately, we will not return to Taverna Toscana. The Ambiance: We ate on the patio and it was lovely. The Food: The Parker House rolls were delicious. The Roman pizza was mediocre -- basically focaccia with some toppings. My husband had the Osso Buco and said it was fine. However, I had the Roasted Half Chicken and it was terrible. It was not a roasted chicken; instead, it was a boneless breast and thigh that tasted like it had been sous vide and thrown under a broiler at the last minute. (See photo.) The sauce was so salty that it was inedible. The Service: Our waitress was truly horrible. While we saw wait staff around us hustling, our waitress did not approach us for nearly 15 minutes. She didn't offer drinks. She didn't discuss the menu. She didn't refill water. She never came back to take our order -- we had to ask someone to get her. And we suspect that she didn't put our order in in a timely manner because people who came in and ordered after us were served long before us. After we asked another waitperson to find her so she could take our order, she seemed to puposely neglect us even more. Overall, she made the evening stressful and unpleasant. Front of house staff: We also found the hostess to be quite rude. When we arrived (with a reservation), she said that our table was being set and asked us to wait in the lobby. We did not mind waiting since we know that table turnover is not an exact science. However, after nearly 15 minutes of watching other patrons who announced the same reservation time be seated, we returned to the hostess for our table status. She rolled her eyes at us (!!), told us "oh well, tables come and go" and then led us to the patio where there were at least five empty tables that she could have seated us at. We didn't mind the wait but her attitude was unnecessary. With so many other good restaurants in the area, we will not be returning to this one.* read more

Taverna Toscana - "Roasted" half chicken that was served to me. - Italian Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Two words. The Bread! It is soooooooo good. The best rolls ever. The other dishes had beautiful presentation but felt lacked salt and was bland. The arancini balls were bland. They were cooked well and cheesy but I couldn't tell you what they taste like. The Moroccan wings were also bland. We had the muscles which again to me just lacked flavor. The Italian grinder was very good, but if you do not like olives, it is olive heavy with some sort of olive pesto that They add to the sandwich. Overall, I could see myself coming back for maybe a nonalcoholic drink, and the bread. I will try their steak and dinner menu as we came in for lunch. The service was really good and the ambience is beautiful. The prices are very good as well. read more

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We were planning on meeting friends for dinner at Taverna Toscana, but there are no vegan options on the menu. I called to see if they could make something for people in our party who are vegan. They said, No. That's very disappointing. We'll be dining elsewhere. read more

my husband and I celebrated our one month wedding anniversary here, and Taylor was amazing! She made us feel so at home as it was our first time here, and helped us really celebrate in every way. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the food was great. We got the octopus as our appetizer, the dry aged steak and the osso bucco for our mains, and the pistachio cake for dessert. It was all great but especially the osso bucco which was so tender and flavorful. We had a wonderful time! read more

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We had dinner here last night. We had a reservation for 7:30 and we were seated by 7:35, so good with that. Our waitress was very nice! but waiting times to order, and for the drinks to arrive were slightly lengthy, but when she was there she was as pleasant as any waitress could be. The decor was decent modern Italian. We ordered two glasses of Pinot, French onion soup, wedged salad, and pecorino bread rolls as our appetizers. Our two entrees were the wagu bolognese and the vodka rose. The wine was very good, the pecorino bread was delicious, the French onion was great and a must do again, and the wedged salad was as good as they get (the appetizers were a nine out of ten). The two pastas were good, but in the future for the entrees I might get more adventurous and try the non pasta dishes, for they all looked great. This place is a definite must try, I think they are on to something here. We will return. Entrees 8.5 Atmosphere 8.5 Service 8.0 Appetizer 9.0 read more

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Absolutely amazing meal! We came for my little sister's birthday and it was such a pleasant experience. Food was absolutely amazing, drinks were delicious, presentation, and the best part was the beautiful dessert we were given for the birthday. And to top it off the service was fantastic, thanks to angeliris! Definitely the highlight of our trip to Anna Maria! read more

Taverna Toscana - Italian Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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We took two couples with us tonight. It was a great time. Our guests enjoyed the food and our recommendation. My hubs and I love this restaurant and fell in love with our waitress tonight, Stefania. She was great, and I really mean like I will ask for this specific staff member when we dine here again she was that good. The restaurant was buzzing tonight and the entire staff hummed along. I noticed a person speaking on a headset to someone and like an orchestra the table was completely transformed to accommodate. This is a special place, I highly recommend the food and the experience of having excellent wait staff and the chef who has impeccable creations and just a lovely menu. read more

Taverna Toscana - Nebbiolo from Piedmont - Italian Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

At Taverna Toscana, they celebrate the shared essence of Tuscany and Florida: warm sun, wonderful people, and a passion for fresh, sublime food. Thier indoor/outdoor dining experience welcomes everyone--from families and foodies to CEOs and couples--with aged steaks, homemade pasta, and crafted drinks in an inviting atmosphere that draws inspiration from Italy itself. My wife and I came to visit them recently ( before Hurricane Milton) This is what we had: 1) Fabios Waygu MeatBall - Recommended 2 )Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes- mind-blowing 3) Lobster and Steak- On Point 4) Porterhouse Steak- Best Aged Steak We have ever had 5) Charred Brocolini - a good side for the steaks. 6) Skull Island and Strawberry Crush Cocktails- So Refreshing read more

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For an "upscale" restaurant in downtown Bradenton Florida- training is needed! We went there sunday night- 5 people- all main courses arrived and the sides came out wayyyy later - our entrees were almost done! Then last nite went again ( client entertaining)! First course of soup came out after entrees were delivered and waiters didn't serve properly a disappointment for sure we won't be returning sorry some food good but service underwhelming read more

The pork chop is the best I have ever eaten, is it pork shoulder? I'm actually eating leftover tonight and it's still great. Our server was just the right amount of attentive, and our table was quite enough for our conversation. I had the bread pudding dessert, also outstanding read more

There are many things to like about this restaurant. Arriving in the parking lot there is valet service, which is very convenient .after entering the building,You taking the elevator up one flight and enter the foyer to the restaurant. The greeter at the entrance was professional and seated us promptly. The ambience is very nice ,upscale and relatively quiet. I can't imagine why a restaurant that's trying to be upscale would allow T-shirts and blue jeans, but it does. The menu is extensive and they offer three or four specialties every evening. While the main menu is marked with prices, the specialties are not listed with prices. Our waiter was Scott and he did a fine job taking care of us. No complaints there. He offered us options of water for the table. We chose the flat water which I assumed was tapwater only to find out It was eight dollars a bottle . The table next to us was served tapwater so beware of this. We ordered two cocktails, consisting of " old-fashiones". Was a bit surprised when they were $20 each. We ordered the specialty of shrimp with a garlic wine sauce and crostini's. It was OK but not worth the price charged. My date ordered the chicken Parmesan. It was a healthy proportion. Pretty much like you would get in a Greek diner. My meal consisted of the halibut specialty, which was very good. Dessert consisted of vanilla ice cream over a peach Type cobbler with salted caramel on top. The peaches were listed as being "local". We enjoyed it, but it was definitely not a fresh peach although I can't imagine getting a fresh peach in March in Florida. Although we enjoyed our meal, the ambience and our waiter I do not think that this restaurant is worth the price when there's so many other great restaurants in the area and Sarasota. read more

Excellent experience at Taverna Toscana. High quality ingredients, great wait staff, I am looking forward to going back! I was with a group of 6 plus our infant. Everyone loved their meals & they were accommodating with a stroller and high chair. Plenty of parking, clean restrooms & great drinks...highly recommend! read more

Taverna Toscana - Dirty martini - Italian Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Wonderful evening! Jameson was our server...great service, good food and awesome Happy Hour options! We will be back.

OUTSTANDING!!!! Everything from beginning to end. We sat at the outside bar and Carly was our bartender who was amazing. So informative and helpful and just all round a lovely person. We had the carne pizza, Caesar salad, Mahi Mahi and French onion soup. Delicious every single bite. Everything on the menu looked fantastic. Spoilt for choice. The outdoors is very vibey and the inside is beautifully decorated and just gorgeous. The ambience is incredible. This is a MUST if you are in the area. Also the cocktails were all outstanding. read more

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It's what Bradenton has needed! I often travel to St Pete and Tampa to get more of an upscale foodie vibe.....but found it locally here. At Taverna Toscana, the entire dining experience was on point. Skylar made sure of that from the moment we walked in. Her warm welcome set the tone for the evening, and her knowledge of the menu guided us through a delightful culinary journey. I heavily relied on her recommendation as far as my entree....a little more on that later. We started with extra dirty martinis with blue cheese olives and the Grilled Octopus appetizer. The stuffed olives were some of the best we've ever had. We later on found out they were stuffed with gorgonzola. And they were stuffed to the brim. Such a treat! The octopus was perfectly tender and infused with a perfect char that brought out its natural flavors. The subtle smokiness was balanced beautifully with a thick lemon butter sauce with potatoes making it a standout dish that was quite hearty. For the main course, this is where Skylar's expertise came in. I couldn't decide between the lobster pasta special or the Osso Bucco that everyone has raved about. Skylar explained that it was the last weekend for the lobster pasta and the Osso Bucco would remain on the menu. I figured it was the perfect excuse to return soon to try it. She also discussed the generous portion of lobster that came on top of the dish as well as integrated throughout. She wasn't kidding! Every bite was luxurious, with generous chunks of sweet, succulent lobster nestled in a rich, creamy sauce that had the ideal consistency and flavors. The fresh pasta was cooked to perfection (often it can be to mushy) soaking up all the decadent flavors. My husband ordered the 10 oz filet medium rare and it could not have been cooked any more perfect. Truly picturesque. We also added 2 vegetables side dishes (also under the guidance of Skylar) to break up the richness of the lobster and the meat. Broccolini and crispy brussels. Couldn't ask for better sides. The Crispy Brussels Sprouts were an unexpected star. Perfectly caramelized with a slight crunch infused with thick chunks of bacon, giving them a sweet-savory finish that was impossible to resist. We were stuffed but we could not help but finish the brussels. Skylar's attentive service made the meal even more enjoyable--her timing was impeccable. Taverna Toscana is not only a feast for the palate but also a masterclass in warm, inviting hospitality. Highly recommended! (Parking is also a breeze here. They have complimentary valet and it's so easy to pull off and pull right in. You enter on lowest level of the building and take the elevator up to the first floor) We can't wait to return! read more

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I wanted to give a five but I couldn't, The ambiance of Taverna is perfect. Comfortable, but elegant. The best part they make a great extra dirty Gin martini! The filet tartar, was ok, personally the smoke was overwhelming. French onion soup was a10! My husband had the Osso Buco, it was tender and tasty, but the mashed potatoes were to die for. I had the lobster tail and filet. The lobster was soft and buttery. The Filet was medium I ordered it rare, it was tough, I took it home for my doggies. Hence not a five. It was surprising that for a steak house, they couldn't cook a steak correctly. But the show stopper was the S'mores dessert, it's a special, I hope they add it to the regular dessert menu. We drove an hour to the restaurant, I would come back again just to prove the steak was a fluke. read more

Went on 3/01/2026. Had the pork chop. It was literally the best I've ever had. The server ( Taylor ) was spot on. The decor was exceptional. I'm definitely going back and probably often. read more

Bar and happy hour and appetizers were great and so was staff. Need some outside tables. read more

Fantastic... I save 5 stars for those truly exceptional places. Taverna Toscana earned it, the food was exceptional. We ordered the meatball which was to die for, along with the Grilled Octopus...Fantastic. I could have ordered that for my meal, but didn't stop there. We ordered the bolognese and pork chop and they didn't disappoint. Along with the fantastic food, our service was outstanding, thanks to Devin our waiter. Lastly the ambiance was perfect for a night out. Once the weather cools the patio will be another option to consider for dining. It was well worth the drive to dine at TT. I hope you consider opening another restaurant in Sarasota or St Armands Key, you'd kill it Bravo Fabio and team read more

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Wowwwww!!!! Amazing!!!! I can't say enough about out this amazing restaurant! Our server D'Angelo made all the best recommendations!! We had appetizers of octopus, crostini, meatball and Parker rolls all AMAZING!! Dinner we had a filet, osso buco, shrimp fra diavolo, short rib bolognese and pork chop. Everything was sooooo good. Desserts were tiramisu, limoncello cake and affogatos. Cannot wait to come back again!!! read more

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We were not impressed at all. The acoustics were terrible, and we were seated at a long bench-style table that was far too close to the neighboring tables. The layout made it difficult to have a normal conversation -- I practically had to yell to be heard, and it felt like we ended up talking more with the adjacent tables than with each other. The food was just okay -- not awful, but definitely not worth the price. The drinks and dessert were good, but the experience was ruined by fruit flies swarming our table throughout dinner. That is completely unacceptable for any restaurant, let alone one that considers itself high-end. We're locals, but I don't see any reason to spend my money there again. read more

What a wonderful place! We came for our two year wedding anniversary. We were greeted by the hostess who was very apologetic about being on a very lengthy phone call that had us waiting quite a while to get our table. But we were then greeted by Jackie who was the most lovely waitress! She wished us a happy anniversary and was very helpful with walking us through the menu. We opted to try the Roman Pizza as an appetizer with our cocktails. Definitely try the French 75, it is so good with the raspberry. The prosciutto arugula pizza was so delicious, perfectly crispy bottom and gooey cheese. Add a bit of cracked pepper and it's perfect! I had the pork chop for dinner and it was my favorite meal out in a long time. Perfectly cooked, thick and crispy edges. The sauce on the plate went perfectly with the chick peas and broccolini. It had a Moroccan feel to the dish but so so tasty! My husband had the short rib bolognese with homemade pasta. It too was delicious! I really enjoyed eating Here and the service was also a highlight! Never had to ask for refills of drinks, very attentive. They even sent us home with a tiramisu for our anniversary. Will definitely be back! read more

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