What an amazing place!! Great food, great people, great service! Would eat here again.

CONSISTENTLY AWESOME! Been to many restaurants in Santa Rosa 30A area and can say this is one of our top 5 favorites! Had the salmon & chicken, piccata and a fabulous bottle of wine recommended by the manager. Found out the head Chef right behind us was the actual owner with his brother working next to him and his neighbors and family also working in the restaurant. No wonder it is such a huge success! Family owned with passion and heart doesn't get better than this! Perfect ambience as well for all ages read more

I was visiting Lululemon next door on a Sunday & stopped in to make reservations for Tuesday night. I got my family a table inside at 5 (when they open). Our server was super nice & helpful in making suggestions for our meal. I ordered a limoncello spritz since I saw they make their limoncello. It was delicious & the perfect amount of citrus. We shared the veal meatballs over cheesy polenta. It normally comes with 2 meatballs, but our server added 2 more for our party of 4 to share. The polenta was amazing (smooth, creamy, well seasoned). The meatballs were delicious too. My teens ordered the 3 meat bolognese tortellini & the angel hair with pan seared shrimp. Both loved their choices. My husband ordered the creamy seafood fricassee & really enjoyed it. He said it was rich & stuffed full of seafood. He couldn't finish his plate the portion was so plentiful. I ordered the chicken linguine. This had caramelized onions, shiitake mushrooms & fresh corn with a creamy sauce similar to Alfredo. I loved everything about my dish except the chicken. The chicken was bland & why I took off 1 star from my review. My portion was huge, but I really needed the protein to taste better in order to eat it. I did not send the dish back nor complain because I was already full from the appetizer & eating some of the pasta. This is a popular dish & I think I just got it on an off night. We would definitely come here again for dinner on 30A! read more

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Incredible service from start to finish. Outside patio seating was so perfect. Not super loud and screened in. Food was amazing, large portions. read more

Trattoria Borago - Hot Italian sausage with penne and goat cheese - Italian Near Me - Grayton Beach, Florida

AMAZING ITALIAN FOOD IN Grayton beach!! The pasta is phenomenal. I got the off the menu dish called "Priscilla". It's a light Bolognese sauce with cream and a meatball. It was great! The wine was delicious and the staff were very friendly! Definitely one of my favorite restaurants on 30A! If you're looking for a good Italian restaurant this is the place! read more

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Our waiter Tom did a nice job he was attentive and is a solid server Food was great we had steaks pasta calamari and all the deserts which were all great The owner stopped by a few times n checked us They do need some sound absorbing panels inside which are cheap paintable and would make a huge difference or carpet It's really loud inside Very very good chefs and staff in that kitchen read more

Absolutely one of our favorite restaurants on 30A for 15+ years! The service is always great and the food is always exceptional. Personal favorite is the chicken linguine. I do wish we didn't have to look into lululemon while dining on the porch, but love love love the restaurant. read more

The dinner and service was exceptional. I came here with my family and everything was amazing. I got the angel hair pasta and it was both spicy and delicious. My sister got the salmon and she said it was cooked perfectly. The drinks came out quickly and the menu was very diverse. The ambiance was amazing and the dinner was one of the best i've had in a while. read more

Trattoria Borago - salmon - Italian Near Me - Grayton Beach, Florida

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**Attention all residents and visitors of any beach in easy distance to Santa Rosa Beach!!!** Fresh, made in-house pasta and sauces! Sit tight, I've got some major raving for this one! We began with what turned into a 4-course meal; the veal meatballs, wild mushroom ravioli, and fried calamari. Between the 5 of us, we each had a taste of each option and they were all incredible. The ravioli was by far my favorite--save the house made focaccia bread for the ravioli broth! We all enjoyed salad options as our second course. A couple of us chose the mix greens, others chose Caesar and the arugula salads. Fresh and not one bit of wilted lettuce found. The dressing were obviously made in-house as well. DELICIOUS! I ordered the off-menu option, the Priscilla. Their homemade bolognese sauce, blended with crushed red pepper mixed with angel hair pasta--highly recommend if you enjoy a little kick in the pallet. A few other table favorites included the 3-Meat Bolognese (traditional) and another ordered the antipasti pan-seared scallops as their renter and though small portion, it was quite decadent and flavorful. Lastly, we thoroughly enjoyed both the tiramisu and chocolate crème brûlée. We couldn't choose between the two, and they were both totally worth the indulgence! During the slower beach season, it was an easy walk in and sit, but I can guarantee the crowds flock during the peak seasons. Service was very menu savvy, and our server was incredible! I believe our serve's name was Grant--hopefully correct! The one portion of the evening that was right at par and not the most memorable would be the cocktails. Though fresh ingredients-based, still pretty basic. Always ending on a good note, I recommend this to all who have the opportunity to visit this unique area! read more

Trattoria Borago - Beautiful presentation and even more tasty! - Italian Near Me - Grayton Beach, Florida

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menu was limited if your an old fashion Italian food eatery , had no veal or chicken parmigiana , so strike one . They make chicken piccata , so they could be make chicken parmigiana. They did offer a great tasting calamari appetizer made with corn meal breading . Different but very good I loved their bolognese meat sauce and they offered an angel hair but I was talked into trying the stuff cheese tortellini with meat sauce . Wasn't a fan but the meat sauce was good Wife had grouper with mash I tried it , wife liked it, i wasn't a fan , guess I just wanted my chicken parmigiana with angel hair Bolognese Tried for desert there tiramisu. Again , speciality restaurant so made differently , it was good but for me too Much whip creme and not enough lady fingers Overall there food s good but not my kind of Italian I will say after an afternoon on the golf course , I wish there chairs at the table had cushions Most uncomfortable hard chairs , Too many Italian restaurants out there , more my style to return to this place read more

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Outstanding. Cool casual beach vibe. Great food!! Three meat bolognese and salmon were so good. Nice sized portions. Not too much. Perfect. Excellent friendly service. Clean. Waitress made a great wine suggestion. Nice bar area. Only small complaint is it was a little loud. But go!! Highly recommend. read more

Wow wow wow. A friend at the pool recommended that we try this place during our recent 30A visit. He said it was a "best-kept local secret". You do have to call to make a reservation, but that is pretty typical on 30A. Our waiter mentioned that this is one of the last owned and operated restaurant by chefs. The chefs looked up and wavbed to us from the open kitchen. I was a little surprised seeing that they only have a 4.1 star average, because our food was exceptional. My sister had the special (bolognese and cream added), I had the chicken picatta, my other two guests had the eggplant lasagna and the shrimp with angel hair. We were so impressed and truly grateful a local gave us the recommendation. Thank you for the hospitality and great food! PS the espresso martini is great! read more

Trattoria Borago - Italian Near Me - Grayton Beach, Florida

Had dinner with 4 adults and 2 children (under 5). 20% gratuity automatically applied for parities of 6. Seriously 2 toddlers count as adults - kids shared a kids meal - you are kidding. $60 gratuity was an absolute,rip off. The server did an outstanding job and dwarves a tip - that was determined by the guests and based on the level of service. Counting two infants as adults is an absolute scam and rip off! The server was embarrassed to even acknowledge the automatic gratuity. She knew it wasn't right. Don't go to this establishment- the food isn't worth it - give your business and tips to another worthy restaurant. ZERO stars read more

We dined there last night and here are our observations. First, the service (Jessie) was superb and on point. It couldn't have been much better! The food was tasty and presented in an appetizing manner. Two of us had the grouper, one had chicken Marsala and three others had pasta. The portion sizes we adequate, except for the grouper dishes. $40+ is a lot to pay for one small medallion of grouper. The ambiance was just ok. Lighting was a little too bright and we expected a little more upscale offering. Linen tablecloths would have been nice. Lastly, we were not fans of the 4% surcharge for using a credit card. All-in-all we had a nice evening enjoying some pretty tasty Italian. read more

I can see why this place is attractive. The front courtyard is landscaped, the outdoor patio has plenty of space and heaters, and the bar area is long and comfortable. They allow dogs in the patio area - a bonus. And oddly, the "restaurant" wall side (of the patio) is a glass enclosure of the Lululemon store. I'm not sure I've ever seen this type of collaboration before (sitting next to racks of athletic wear while eating $$$ food). The patrons were happy and friendly; and the staff was attentive. And the service was good. But sadly, I wouldn't go out of my way to return. I would be fine eating here again in a general "follow the crowd" type of way because there's nothing wrong with the restaurant, but there was no wow factor. **I say this as a traveling non-local who's eaten at a plethora of restaurants. -- For all I know, it may be the best restaurant/option in this town. The reason I'm not drawn back is while the food was fresh, it was very bland. I was stunned that fish (grouper) with olives and artichokes was "bland" which also makes me doubt it's $30+ price tag. I'm so surprised by the lack of taste bud explosion with this dish. The pre meal bread and oil was a low wow factor as well. (the dessert was delicious!) Bring cash! They make you pay a 4% surcharge for using plastic. Or as they put it, you get a "discount" for paying cash (which is the price on the menu). Another oddity for a restaurant of this echelon. All is all - the $64 pricetag for water, 1 meal, 1 dessert, and tip (and surcharge) wasn't worth it. read more

Trattoria Borago - Grouper - Italian Near Me - Grayton Beach, Florida

The entranceway smelled kind of weird which was off putting, but I had a fantastic experience. The wait staff were all very friendly. The bread was good, but would've been better warmed though. I enjoyed their sweet flavored mocktail and was impressed. The environment was so warm and welcoming, it made me want to stay longer. Felt very calm and comfortable in there. Their pasta was also delicious! They have a waiter come by to offer Parmesan (scooped out of a bowl) or pepper, which I found to be very classy. Overall I will be going back and would highly suggest it to others. read more

Food was amazing!!! I had some kind of Angel hair pasta with white sauce. It was so good. The bread was delicious. The waitress was awesome as well. I ordered a mocktail because I was pregnant and the first one was not good that I originally got from the bar while waiting for a table. The waitress fixed it without really asking her. She was very observant and caring! I still think about this food. Give it a try! read more

Trattoria Borago - Italian Near Me - Grayton Beach, Florida

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Overall it was just okay to us. We made reservations and I told them it was for our wedding anniversay. The lady told me she had the perfect table for us in the back corner, dim lighting, etc. When we got there, we were sat at a different table because the table she had in mind had someone's dog stroller and shopping bags sitting on it. So instead we sat at the Lululemon store, which is just so odd to me sitting next to clothes and people shopping, and very very bright lights. This wasnt romantic in the slightest, but oh well. For a place that is reservation recommended and only open minimal hours, I expected something a lot nicer than sitting on the front porch of the Lululemon store. The menu is definitely overpriced for what you get. You only get one basket of four pieces of bread, and after that you have to pay six dollars for bread. The most disappointing was the $21 scallops appetizer, that only comes with 3. Literally 3 scallops......wow The pasta we got was good, but nothing special. Doesnt come with salad, had to pay extra. We have no reason to go back. read more

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We had a great meal at Borago. It was our first time and we will be back. We had the shrimp and pasta special and the chicken piccata. The focaccia bread served with the meal was delicious and freshly baked. Service was great! read more

Food and service were great - but beware the owners add 4% to the bill if you want to pay with a credit card (the menu lists cash prices even though I haven't seen anyone pay in cash in a decade - and the 4% adder is in the fine print). Also, they automatically add 20% tip for parties of 5 or more. I have seen this for larger parties but never for groups as small as 5 people. read more

We made a reservation for 8 pm and showed up 60 mins early. They didn't seat us until our reservation time but we enjoyed a bottle of wine on the outdoor seating area. It was very crowded and busy. Once we got seated indoors the space was too loud and hard to enjoy our dinner. Our server was great. Wish we could've just eaten outside. read more

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Food was amazing, cant go wrong with this beautiful Italian restaurant. What really made my day was when we asked a server to take a group photo. Before I say this, Managers please do not tell off the servers. They are the sweetest people with the best attitude but the poor server did not hear my mother correctly when asked if she looked fat and he misunderstood this as "do i look cute" and answered yes you do sincerely. Again none of the servers meant this and I really hope that none of the employees get told off. It was a honest, FUNNY mistake read more

WoW, Italian done right. What a gem on 30a. Chefs with Johnson and Wales background you cannot go wrong. Jaren, our waiter has been here six years, everything on point. Thank you Jaren! Veal meatballs over fresh cooked polenta, amazing! Wife had eggplant lasagna and I creamy seafood fricassee, to die for. Thank you all for an incredible evening. We will be back soon... P.S. chocolate creme brulee out of the park! read more

This was the best meal we had during our week stay on 30A. The focaccia was delicious. Our table had a Caesar salad, the penne with hot Italian sausage, the chicken linguine (the best dish!), and the chicken piccata. Their Aperol spritz was also really good. Our waiter was so nice and attentive. We sat on the screened in porch at sunset and it was perfect. We will definitely be back! read more

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Best Italian dinner on 30A. Italian food is the culinary language of passion and love, and nowhere does it better than Borago. Their fresh ingredients and rich flavors provide the savory experience you keep coming back for. Pros: - attentive service - experienced and knowledgeable staff - fresh ingredients - authentic flavors - original elements to every dish - excellent menu - artisan wines - tasteful atmosphere - experienced and accommodating kitchen - thoughtful management Cons: - expensive for the US, not for the area - occasionally very busy + loud - no reservations over 8 people - not many seasonal offerings read more

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We sat outside on a lovely porch and were served by a prompt, friendly and knowledgeable server named Cody. We started with the wild mushroom ravoli in porcini broth appetizer. A perfect item to share and it was delicious. I chose the angel hair pasta with expertly pan seared shrimp in a tomato mascarpone sauce which was amazing. The sauce was so full of tomato flavor and the addition of mascarpone made it slightly creamy and not acidic. Just perfect. The other main dish was three meat bolognese over angel hair which my dining partner said Mmmm with every bite. Fabulous meal. Best one of our stay while on 30a! read more

We had a lovely dinner at Borago this evening; however, the male staff member who brought us coffee near the end of the evening made an offensive remark. He said, "I remember you" in a sarcastic and crude way and seemed to be angry as he walked away, This was just after our charming waitress told us that it was fine to sit and talk as long as we liked. Perhaps someone needs to explore other employment opportunities - where interacting with people isn't involved. Fire him! read more

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My wife and I were looking for something different and special to celebrate our 30th anniversary. We located Trattoria Borago, and I'm glad we did. We frequent this area quite a bit, but somehow we had bypassed this fine resturant many times as it has been in this area for 22 years. The indoor dining area is open to the kitchen and the room is filled with the traffic and banter of the happy guests. A small bar is off to the side, occupied by patrons imbibing craft cocktails and wines chosen from the ample wine list. This restaurant has a large outdoor dining area as well. These folks have the wonderful Italian concept of dining down quite well. There is no rush of turning tables like we Americans are so accustomed to. All of the breads and pastas are made in house and the ingredients are clearly fresh and farm to table. The service was wonderful and attentive. The food was fabulous. We started with a pan seared scallop anti pasta, followed by a garden salad with house made dressing. A great pasta dish with shrimp and prosciutto with red sauce followed by a seafood fricassee completes the meal. Some will say that ambrosia is the food of the god's. I say it lump blue crab meat. The fricassee had scallops, shrimp and crab in a delightful cream sauce with fresh corn and polenta. Truly a delight from start to finish. They do have an ample dessert menu as well, but I felt I had reached the limits of my cholesterol meds and I had to tap out. To quote a friend's mother "You've had and had and now you're not having anything else for a long, long time ." However, it was all worth it and I'm certainly glad we chose Trattoria Borego. read more

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Incredible food, environment, and service! They are 10/10 on every aspect. I have to come here every time I'm in town - particularly for the tiramisu! Besides the food, the people there will go above and beyond to make sure you're taken care of. I left my purse there one night and planned to get it on Monday, not realizing they'd be closed. I got a hold of them and they agreed to meet me on their day off at 7:30 at night so I could fly home the next day. They saved the day for me! I love the people here and I love this place! read more

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Excellent Italian fare. Grouper and the Hot Italian Sausage meals were delicious. The calamari was fried perfectly but the breading to calamari ratio was a bit high. The cocktails were perfect: The Ernesto and OF. Troy was a wonderful server. read more

Trattoria Borago - Calamari. Gluten-free! - Italian Near Me - Grayton Beach, Florida

I cant even begin to say how AMAZING this place is! my boyfriend & I went tonight & it is hands down the best Italian place I've ever been to (& I've lived in italy) The food is immaculate, every single bite is heaven & is completely worth the price! Our waitress was so accommodating & charming, her energy made us feel at home! The vibe was very low key & peaceful. The chef's are incredible. I will forever return to this place every time I come to the beach now!! If I could give this place a 10 star rating, I would!! Also if you want your world rocked, order the Priscilla! read more

Trattoria Borago - Tiramisu! - Italian Near Me - Grayton Beach, Florida

Great service for our big group of girls! The bread service was such a great way to start the meal. Cocktails came out pretty quickly, considering our large party and were all good. For an appetizer, we ordered the tuna and it was good. However, it seemed like the arugula was more of the star of the dish and it almost seemed like more of a salad than a tuna focused appetizer, like we were expecting. But it was still good! Then came the Caesar and it was light and fresh. For entrees, I ordered the penne with sausage, and it was a great sized portion and really good. Overall great Italian meal, we'll be back! read more

Trattoria Borago - Tuna App - Italian Near Me - Grayton Beach, Florida

WOW this was an amazing meal! Homemade limoncello, bread, pasta and sauce. I was in heaven. We will definitely be back before our vacation is over!!!! read more

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Small chef owned restaurant with unique Italian and seafood menu offerings. The service was quick and professional. Parking was tight, but manageable. Pretty dining room with an open air kitchen. There is a patio area as well that is on the 30A side of the building, which is situated next to the entryway to the Lululemon store. We were glad to have made a reservation the same day as it was busy. read more

The food and service were both top notch. We had the arachini and calamari for small plates. My husband had the pork tenderloin and I have the sautéed shrimp with angel hair/ both excellent! Get the crème brûlée with salted caramel gelato-just do it!! read more

Trattoria Borago - Sautéed shrimp with angel hair- excellent! - Italian Near Me - Grayton Beach, Florida

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This restaurant is sooo good! We went for the first time last night, we will go back again. The restaurant is pretty, the food is amazing and the staff were friendly and attentive. read more

Trattoria Borago - Grouper "Niçoise" - Italian Near Me - Grayton Beach, Florida

I love this place. It is my go to on 30A. I am gluten free so can't have pasta there, but I have asked them to work on that. Everything is good and the bartenders and servers are fun and fantastic! I never get steak out but I tried theirs on my last visit, and it was cooked to perfection. I would have licked the plate-but you know, not something you do in a restaurant! Can't wait to go back. read more

We have been clocking this place for over 5 years. Why did it take so long to dine here? Don't know, but we have been shortchanging ourselves. We decided to dine here after coming back from a sunset viewing on Grayton Beach. Upon arrival we noticed a perfect little dining nook situated outside directly in front of the main entrance. It was illuminated perfectly and exceptionally quiet. In our opinion, the best seat in the house and we feel lucky we got to sit there. Our server Greg was awesome and gave a brief history of the longevity of the staff and menu. He provided excellent recommendations for wine, apps, and main course. And to top it off, there was the sweetest little black kitty (linguini) that captured the hearts and minds of many of the patrons as she greeted them on the walk to the main entrance. She is well known in the area and has a different name at each restaurant she visits. Once she captured the attention of the hostess, a small can of cat food was brought out and served to her. Loved it. We started off with the mushroom raviolis . Very earthy and rustic. For anyone that likes mushrooms, this is a must try. The sauce is so good we used the remaining complimentary bread to dab it up. I had the Grouper dish . It was cooked perfectly with a delicious crust and served on top of whipped potatoes. I appreciated that the potatoes were just regular whipped potatoes and not overpowered with garlic or any other strong seasoning. My wife had the red chili angel hair. It was a simple dish but checked all the blocks for a delicious and satisfying meal. It's a perfect dish for a vegetarian. She had capers added to the dish and if I ordered this dish, I would want the capers added as well. It's a large portion and took the rest home for Round 2 later. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience and will most certainly be back. read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid on vacations and it is really great to see the servers remember us even after I have my own kids now. They put out great quality Italian cuisine with a relaxed but high end vibe to make parents with kids 3-5 feel like they can actually vacation. Shout out to Greg he's the best, my 3 year old still talks about his favorite Italian restaurant at the beach. read more

1star for the worst management I've dealt with in a very long time. 3.7 stars for the food but way over priced for very small portions. 5 stars for the waiter : Jalen.He was patient and friendly. We had reservations for 5 o clock, we wanted to changed it to 6 o clock and they said no. Wouldn't seat us if we did a walk in and we'd have to wait. So we kept the reservation, and made it there by 5. Mind you, 6,630 comes rolling by and plenty of empty tables. We were a party of 6, we ordered plenty to share for a group of girls. We enjoyed: Super strong and expensive drinks wild mushroom ravioli 5-6 raviolis $16 ( but it was pretty good that we had to have another order) Pan seared scallops, (4 scallops? )$19 Caesar salad ($12) Another dish I can't recall Filet mignon( 10/10 would not recommend this. It was over cooked so we sent it back and we had cut into it, I swear one of the girls took one or two bites out of it and they accused us of eating more than half. They took it back gave us a new one and it was still over cooked! The worst part was, they took back the entire dish , all the sides were still there didn't touch that and 90% of the steak and yet they charged us for two over cooked steaks. The manager came over and belittled us. Made a scene and talked loudly where the other tables were now staring. It was very embarrassing and probably the worst customer service/ management I've ever encountered and with that, I would never recommend this place to anyone . read more