Celebrated my father-in-law's belated birthday here with him and my husband on the 4th of July…read more Don't let the strip mall location fool you!! This place is a gem for a delicious 5-star dining experience. My husband made a reservation in case the 4th of July was busy but we were glad to be one of two groups dining around 3pm. Greeted and seated almost immediately. We had a friendly and polite lady server (Chastity). We ordered garlic cheese bread, chai tea latte, matcha latte, filet mignon well done, braised rib, and ribeye medium well. While we waited for our food, we were looking at the art on the walls - a lot of interesting pieces from a local gallery. The teas and garlic cheese bread arrived around 5 minutes later. The cheese on the garlic bread was exceptionally good, very smooth. The teas were strong, and thankfully not super small like other places. The entrees arrived about 20 minutes after the bread which gave us time to catch up and talk. My husband's filet mignon was just to his liking, well done so zero pink and the mashed potatoes were done well. My braised rib was exactly like the waitress description of a very soft roast beef / beef brisket. My FIL's ribeye was to his liking and he finished it, which was rare. All in all an terrific choice for family lunch. Total was about $185, excluding a generous tip. We would come back for a date here :)

My wife and I ate breakfast here after church on a Sunday morning. Located in a strip mall adjacent…read moreto the Ocala Police Department HQ, this place looked more inviting inside. Upon sitting down, we struck up a conversation with a couple who were waiting on two other couples. They apparently have a standing "breakfast date" at Live Fire every Sunday morning. My wife ordered an omelet served with breakfast potatoes and artisan bread and I ordered a classic breakfast with scrambled eggs, potatoes and artisan bread. Breakfast was very good. What stood out to us was how fluffy the eggs were and how savory both the potatoes and artisan bread were. All we could think was how this feels like breakfast elevated to another level...not the usual breakfast fare. We will surely be back and perhaps try their lunch and dinner offerings the next time we're back.

Chef V catered for an event and the food was phenomenal. The layout and spread was nicely done and…read morehad amazing little servers.. perfect and highly recommended...

From the owner: Celebrate life’s most meaningful moments with a private dining experience that feels just as…read morespecial as the occasion. From romantic anniversaries to milestone birthdays, let us Elevate your evening. Private dining, personalized meals, elevated experience—Elevate by Chef V is now booking in Ocala, FL. elevatebychefv.com

Owner takes great care in preparing and serving the perfect menu for your event. No matter the size…read moreor type of function.

I am delighted to share my lovely experience with Patti and her team. They served over 70 guests…read moreat a party to which I had been invited. The salads were crisp, not over-dressed and tasty. Our main courses were all served simultaneously: everything hot and delicious. In particular, their Bourbon chicken was delicious. Beautiful, delectable Valentine's Day-themed cookies rounded out a wonderful party. I highly recommend Patti and her team: they are professional, knowledgeable and unobtrusive. And they are as good as their food!

chef kenn was excellent cooking for our group of 25! the food was amazing & he also made meals for…read moreour kids too!

From the owner: After accruing over 15 years of experience in the culinary world, I was ready for a change…read more In 2023, I decided to venture into the world of being a private chef. My goal was simple: to share the joy and passion of cooking with others in their homes or vacation rentals in Orlando and the surrounding areas. Since then, I have had the pleasure of serving many wonderful, restaurant-quality meals to clients in the comfort of their homes. As a private chef, my goal is simple: to create an unforgettable dining experience by pouring my heart and soul into create enchanting dishes that elevate your taste buds. I accomplish this by: Demonstrating my passion and commitment to the culinary arts and utilizing the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients for every meal. Presenting dishes with my own take on them so that I can proudly stand behind my creations. Crafting customised menus for every occasion, whether it’s an intimate dinner, a family gathering, or a large dinner party.

This is an incredible place to get a meal. One day for lunch , I went out with a co worker. She…read moreordered a ham panini and I ordered a muffuletta. She warmed up both our sandwiches and we included a side. We both got the chickpea salad which was nicely seasoned. This place also has a plethora of desserts. My friend picked up a raspberry lemon cake and I got a large piece of chocolate peanut butter cake. Each dessert was $5 and the meal combo with a side was $15. I thought it was reasonably priced. There are Italian groceries available too. Nice lady who runs the place.

What an incredible gastronomical experience my husband and I had here at Let's Eat Fresh…read moreDelicatessen! We visited for the first time yesterday and it's like a wonderland of Italian imported bakery items, olive oils, pasta and so much more! It was Italy transported to this delicatessen! Maria made our Italian paninis and, by far, they were the best we've ever had: made on fresh focaccia and absolutely out of this world Italian meats and pesto. We also had the homemade potato salad and it was also the best we've had and my almond cake (part custard, part cake) was heavenly! I am wanting to try their hot dishes next: lasagna, chicken parmigiana and more. My own Nonna was resurrected with this food. We were also helped by Rosini and Maria shared with me that her daughter Rosaria also is part owner. I would highly recommend anyone living in this region to take the drive here. It IS an Italian Wonderland of Foods. It's got a couple of tables so take-out is an option but we ate in. What a joy this deli was for us. Maria cooks with both love AND only the best ingredients. And you can 100% tell with the passion for food that she exudes when you talk to her. This, by far, has been my favorite experience with Italian fare since I moved from Miami to Citrus County in 2016. Yes, it's worth the hour drive for me. For sure and for certain... This is a must for anyone having a passion for Italian food: fresh, delicious and so very flavorful. Blessings to you, Maria and crew, for bringing us culinary joy yesterday with many more to come.