Ordered some pizza from here and It was super delicious! The Antipasta salad was huge and very…read moredelicious as well. Definitely coming back.

Pizza was sooo tasty! Great thin crust, spiced to perfection!! Good prices! Definitely be back…read moreto try the subs as well!!!

As a New Yorker I normally hate Florida pizza and bagels. Sorry, just not the same and can't…read morecompare. Yet, I did enjoy Mellow Mushroom. The pizza we had here was pretty good. They do their own thing and don't try to be NY style pizza. They offer a menu of different pizza types and we really enjoyed the one we had. Along with delicious feta rolls to start, of which were large and so good. Great service in a cool colorful setting. They also have outside patio seating which we enjoyed to dine on after seeing a show at the nearby theater in downtown Ocala.

Pretty average overall. We were a walk in party of 10 for lunch. The server wasn't friendly from…read morethe start. I'm not sure if she wasn't happy about serving a large party or if it was just an off day. I ordered the buffalo chicken salad. It was ok but nothing special. The cheese fell off of one of the pizzas as soon as she picked it up Others got various salads and pizzas. The entrees all came out at separate times, so no one ate together. My friend asked for the server two times and both times she seemed annoyed at any requests. I don't think I would return.

Hood pizza for the money Reminds me oh the 70's Pizza Hut…read morepizza. Love the pep and cheese pizza

This hungry howies has gone down hill They got my order…read morewrong three times Never going back

From the moment you step into Sammy's you're greeted by the most delicious scent of good Italian…read morecooking and by the nicest people in the business. I'm a major fan of their meatballs -- in a sandwich or with spaghetti. they're large, plump and incredibly good. The pasta fagioli soup is worth a trip on its own, it's that good. Cannot say enough good things about Sammy's!

Im from out of state and found Sammy's 2 years ago looking for good pizza in this area when…read morevisiting mom, each time Ive ordered & picked up pizza to go its been really good, so I can recommend Sammy's for take out. (4 stars for take out and pizza) Lastnight mom wanted Italian so we went to Sammy's and dined in. 1st why do they need to play the music so loud? Look around at your customers most are in their 70s and a lot of hearing aides, playing music so loud is ridiculous and makes it hard for customers to have a conversation. Suggestion to Sammys- Lower the music in the dining area. I ordered the House Special and unfortunatly the pasta was way under cooked, shocking for an Italian resturaunt. I could have returned it but we came in later in evening and it was getting close to closing time, the meal itself was fairly bland and the "bread" they served was far from Italian bread, it was shaped like a sub roll and was soft and tasted like flour and they gave 2 small butter packets for aprox 6 slices, come on. Can't recommend in resturaunt dining and unfortunatly cant recommend them for anything but their pizza. (2 stars for pasta and dining in resturaunt)

Went here for a birthday treat today and enjoyed my lunch so much that I just had to review. We…read morewere greeted and seated immediately, and served hot home made bread, it was so good. My sister got pasta with a hearty meat sauce and lots of cheese. I started with these pepperoni pin wheels, so yummy and I had the steak sandwich with peppers & onions, the roll was nice and toasted not soggy like some other places the peppers and onions were cooked perfectly and they didn't skimp on the steak. I got a complimentary cannoli for my birthday plus we had the Spumoni that was good also. I have had take out pizza from here which is the finest I have had This is a lovely , quiet and comfortable environment we loved the ambiance of it all. The server was excellent and the owner even came by and said hello. Try this place you will be glad you did.

Wow, what an experience... and not in a good way…read more I believe the place is called Stinky Rose or Mariana's--either way, I won't be back. To start with the positives: our server was kind, attentive, and clearly trying his best. The pizza itself was actually pretty good--I'd give it an 8/10. Unfortunately, everything else completely missed the mark. A spider literally ran across a slice of pizza at our table (this wasn't even a full pie--just a $4 slice). When we asked to speak with a manager, the owner came over and immediately acted like we were making it up. There was no apology, no concern, and no effort to make the situation right. She simply said, "oh... really, okay," picked up the plate, and walked away. There was no follow-up or resolution, and we were later brought a bill that still included the slice. We even tried to locate the spider to show we weren't lying--that's how dismissive the interaction felt. When I asked the owner whether she intended to still charge for the slice she had taken, she responded while walking away, "Do you want that or it taken off?" The tone and attitude were dismissive and unprofessional. At that point, it wasn't even about the slice--it was the complete lack of basic customer service. Had the situation been handled with even minimal professionalism, we likely would have paid and left without issue. On top of that, the seafood linguini was disappointing--no flavor, no garlic, very small portions of seafood that tasted frozen, and empty clam shells. Overall: * Pizza: good * Server: great * Owner: very poor experience * Food (outside of pizza): disappointing The rest of the staff was friendly, and it seems like this place has potential. We had heard good things about the pizza and made the drive to try it, which makes the experience even more disappointing. With some improvements--especially in how issues are handled--it could be a much better experience. I would not return and will be choosing other Italian options moving forward.

Out on the outskirts of Citrus Hills and Inverness is the little town of Hernando..there are a few…read moreplaces to grab a bite and La Pergola is one of them..they are located in a strip plaza on the main road. They have an entrance for take out and also for dining in. I was greeted and seated right away when I entered. They have a nice sized dining room.. drink order was taken and wow, they have quite a menu and most of the meals serve, Garlic Knots and a Salad with your meal which is very nice. My order was taken and salads were served. They have a nice Italian dressing they make in house...Garlic Knots were served and they were hot and delicious. I ordered Chicken Franchese and Penne with Marinara for my side, they also offer fried and veggies as a chicken as well. They serve Coke products..The food there is very good, only thing on the Franchese, I would like to see it thinner filet and pounded.. ...I have been to their other location a few times and it did not disappoint! Ordered a piece of Chocolate Mousse Pie to go and a family member ate it and said it was very good..I will be back to try some of the other choices they have on their menu too!

My husband and I came from Chicago to take care of our friends' dog while they're away. We take our…read morepet-sitting duties very seriously--feeding, walking, belly rubbing--so naturally, we needed to fuel up for the task. Now, we have an unspoken (but strictly enforced) vacation rule: no cooking. If we so much as touch a stove while away from home, the vacation gods might revoke our travel privileges. So, out we went in search of a good meal. With plenty of choices around, one spot immediately caught our attention--and my Argentinian heart skipped a beat. Dinner was an absolute delight! The restaurant is small and cozy, and we managed to snag the last table (cue victory dance). We shared three empanadas, Fugazzeta, and a salad--all delicious. But let's talk about the Fugazzeta, shall we? For those unfamiliar, Fugazzeta is a glorious, cheese-stuffed pizza from Argentina. Picture an avalanche of gooey cheese sandwiched between two layers of dough, crowned with caramelized onions. It's a masterpiece. I have been in the U.S. since 1978, and I had yet to find Fugazzeta here--until now! The moment I saw it on the menu, I knew it was destiny. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint. Cheesy? Oh yes. Borderline illegal amounts of cheese? Possibly. Crispy crust on the edges, soft and pillowy everywhere else--pure perfection. The empanadas? Excellent. Paired wonderfully with a glass of Malbec. Service was warm, friendly, and welcoming--just the cherry on top of an already great meal. Now, my friend has been trying to convince us to move to Inverness for a while. And well... this place might just tip the scales.

Love, love the food here! However, really wish they would wear gloves and not use their phone while…read moremaking pizza.

Update 2/2026. For…read morethe second year we are spending a couple of weeks in Inverness, enjoying the wonderful symbiotic arrangement of watching over a friend's pet while staying in their beautiful Florida home. And for the second year, we made sure to dine at La Pergola, including one night eating in and another ordering takeout. The service continues to be lovely. I always enjoy chatting with the owner, a fellow compatriot, which adds a warm personal touch to the experience. This time, however, the food did not quite live up to our memory of last year. It wasn't bad, just not particularly flavorful or memorable. The biggest disappointment for me was the fugazzeta pizza, which happens to be one of my all-time favorite styles of pizza. The onions were cut too thick and not cooked enough, and the cheese lacked that glorious overflowing generosity that fugazzeta lovers dream about. On another visit we ordered the grilled brochettes, which unfortunately came well done instead of the medium I had requested and could have used more seasoning. The meat ravioli were decent, though the pasta itself felt a bit thick and chewy. That said, the service remained excellent, both dining in and during our takeout order, which is always appreciated. I truly hope they regroup and that next year brings a stronger culinary showing. Running a restaurant is not easy, and places like this deserve a little patience. Besides, I'm not giving up. After all, they are currently my only lifeline to a proper fugazzeta in town.

If you're looking for authentic wood-fired pizza, this food truck absolutely delivers. The artisan…read morecrust, sauce, toppings and cheese was very well balanced - fast service too. Every bite had that rich, smoky flavor you simply can't get from a regular pizza oven. The atmosphere of the wood-burning with pizza aroma and the staff was friendly, welcoming and fun! Hands down one of the best pizza experiences I've had and my favorite - Brisket Mac & Cheese! Jodi