This is the best Italian food I have had in Florida. Every thing is hand made and delicious. The service was excellent and we will be coming back read more

Trattoria Di Bernardone - Shrimp Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

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The service was not bad, but the food did take a little longer than it should have for basic Italian. Tue place was about 30% occupied and it was very loud. Not because of loud unruly people, but because of the acoustic design of the interior. Basic is the functional word when describing the food. Very very bland with small portions for the price. Had to add a lot of salt and pepper to enhance the flavor, and we are not the "add salt and pepper" people. Places to eat in this area are limited, but this is definitely a "one and done". Can't recommend this place. read more

Service with a smile- sat in dining room instead of the bar area. The ambiance is good for both intimate dining, and casual dining. The dining room is so quainte, clea, decorated beautifully, and has a large seating capacity. The restrooms are modern, and beautiful. Delish dishes!!!!! Flavor umami Complimentary bread...I recommend adding the olive oil at the table to your bread. . Mua! Chefs kiss indeed! The cherry bombs stuffed w prosciutto and mozzarella have heat, but the ingredients make you goibg back for more. And more. My mouth is burning but im so happy w the flavor combination. Highly recommend!!!!! Food... i did ask for extra garlic bit didnt notice any in my dish. I am a garlic-holic. Only neg was asking for more water and finding that our waitress was sitting down chatting w a young couple in the booth along w2 other waitresses. I wanted tiramisu for desert but our bill arrived and as I went to ask about one to go [815pm] it was being carried to the kitchen. [I cry] Those were the only negatives. Other than that, Mario has a gorgeous, well run establishment. I live 40min away so I will visit the next time im over this way so my spouse can tey your amazing homemade lemoncello. read more

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The place looked nice. We had the waitress surprise us with two appetizers and gave us a Pizza Abruzze and A Side of Meatballs which were both very good. The entrées on the other hand were rough. I got the Gemelli con Salsiccia e Funghi Aglio e Olio ** that they recommended and it was possibly the saltiest dish I had ever had. Two people from our group got the lasagna and said it had too much wine in it. Another got the Rigatoni all Vodka that had only 2 pieces of shrimp and needed salt. My husband got the Veal Penne Pomodoro Parmigiana and (I won't say how he described it) didn't like it. We did like the Italian Cream Cake. It was painful waiting on our waitress and she also didn't give any of us our change after we paid. If I go back, I would not get any of those entrees again. read more

Shout out to this gem. When I want a high quality healthy meal with options here is where I crave. COD special, Salmon special (really special as this girl subs olive oil veggies for the pasta) and a nice prepared fish keeps me coming back. And for you traditionalist, the pasta and breaded chicken is good but that sauce is fabulous. Such a good meal! read more

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Exelent food! large spinach salad with goat cheese, dates, nuts, and strawberries was really big, enough to share. Tromba Rustica was my favorite Ambience is pleasant. Service is absolutely excellent. I will definitely visit again, thank you. read more

The first time I've come here for an actual meal (rather than just a seat at the bar with maybe a snack) and I enjoyed it! We came for a birthday dinner. I had the very simple rigatoni bolognese. Pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente and the sauce was really good. It was a little on the sweet side for me, but tasted pretty fresh! They also brought us out an "on the house" mushroom appetizer that was delicious. If you like mushrooms, get it! I also sampled the lobster ravioli (on special) and enjoyed it. I am not a huge lobster anything fan, but even I thought it was pretty good! I also had a glass of the house red wine blend they have and that was one of the best house wines I've had in a long time! Super smooth. Teeniest bit sweet. No aftertaste at all. The service was wonderful. Our waitress was attentive and very knowledgeable and just generally great. I had only sat in the bar area previously and thought it could get a little loud but I felt less so about the restaurant itself. The tables are nicely spaced from each other so you have your privacy. My only complaint (and not really a complaint a just a warning so no one is surprised if it comes up... ) is that they charge a $30 cake fee if you bring your own cake. It's just a little bit of a bummer, but I totally understand why. They were super polite about it when I called. Anyhow... food and service was great. Would go again! read more

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We went here for Valentine's Day! Aside from being BEAUTIFUL inside, the food is definitely top tier! The fact that they have FRESH handmade pasta easily makes this one of the best italian restaurants in Jax/St. John's! The hostess and server were both so sweet and really made the night feel special. We enjoyed their stuffed shells and seafood pasta very much! I can't wait to go back and try new dishes! Perfect for a date night! read more

Trattoria Di Bernardone - Seafood Pasta - Italian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

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Food was great and service was exceptional as always! My girlfriend's and I had a wonderful experience last night celebrating my birthday. The ambiance sets the mood for great conversation over delicious drinks, crunchy bread with house made butter that tastes like heaven & the main course did not disappoint. I highly recommend it if you're craving authentic Italian food! read more

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Went here for my birthday dinner with family and thoroughly enjoyed this evening! The food is absolutely delicious and fresh. I would have pictures but was way too excited to eat everything lol. I highly recommend the calamari steak appetizer it's amazing! The limoncello is also yummy!! This place is great! read more

Ordered rigatoni pasta and was served penne . Told by staff that it's their version of rigatoni. After being insulted by that, we swore we'd never eat there again ! Food was passable but to insult our intelligence by telling us penne is their rigatoni? Don't recommend read more

We decided to go here for our anniversary dinner. We usually are out of town so I chose to come here since it's been on my radar. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The ambiance here did not give anniversary dinner. We had to sit next to the window so the view is the shopping plaza. The food was pretty good, but the pistachio martini was the star of the night. This is the best martini I've had. I'm not sure I would go back since it's a drive for me, but I was happy at the end of the evening. read more

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We really enjoyed our visit. The ambiance was great and the restaurant was very clean. Our server, one of the owners' children, was so friendly and made the experience feel welcoming. The bread wasn't my personal favorite since I usually prefer warm bread with oil and vinegar, and this was served room‑temperature with butter. My entrée (Chicken Alla Toscana - pictured) was delicious, though I did add a little salt and crushed red pepper to suit my taste. Dessert was very good as well; the Italian cream cake was yummy, though the almond extract flavor was a bit strong for me. Overall, a lovely experience and I would happily return. read more

Trattoria Di Bernardone - Chicken alla Toscana no - Italian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

We visited Trattoria a few days after they just opened. Inside was massive! Lots of tables and private area. I like the interior designs too! However, I was a bit disappointed, there was no complementary bread, portions were small, slow service, etc. But it did not deter me to come back and try them again as I know those things are part of opening a new restaurant and they probably got feedbacks from other customers as well, because a lot has changed when we had dinner here last Friday! We were greeted warmly and seated right away. It was still happy hour so I ordered an espresso martini, it was good! I like the contrast of the strong coffee and the creaminess of the drink. And yes, they now serve complementary bread made fresh in-house! I loved it! It's like a baguette but more dense on the inside. Sadly, my husband can do without it lol, but more for me! For this visit, I ordered the Bolognese, I substituted the rigatoni to tagliatelle pasta for an extra $2, and it was tasty! My husband got the Spaghetti Pomodoro with an additional meatballs. I liked it even better than my order, although they served it with a thinner spaghetti, it seems like an angel hair pasta. Nevertheless, we both prefer the pomodoro sauce, it was delicious! We ended the night with a satisfying cappuccino. Overall, we had a great time and will definitely be back!! read more

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Absolutely delicious! Everything tasted fresh, and you could truly tell the food was made from scratch with quality ingredients. The flavors were amazing, and the service was just as great! Friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Such a wonderful Italian dining experience. We will definitely be back! read more

Found this Gem on a road trip and what a great discovery. Food was extremely fresh with homemade pasta and sauce. Absolutely delicious! The service was phenomenal. Truly a family owned operation. Can't wait to go back! read more

Friday night movie night landed us here for a quick bite. We sat at the bar and enjoyed a glass of wine and a light dinner. I had the Caesar pasta chicken salad. It was filled with chunks of chicken and enough pasta as an accent. It was delicious and the dressing you can tell was home made. My spouse had the bolognese with pasta and did not leave a morsel on his plate. Trattoria Di Bernardone is a well kept secret. I believe from the exterior one would think it's a fancy expensive restaurants when actually it's reasonable in price. It is broken up in sections where you can enjoy and dress up fancy, enjoy a small booth from quiet dining or sit at the bar which also has high top tables and enjoy Italian cuisine while watching big screen TV's. It caters to all and the food is authentic. Visit and see for yourself. We have dined here several times and always satisfied with the food & service. Check it out. read more

Loved their calamari app. Very unique. Love the decor too. Spaghetti hit the spot, good pasta

Honestly I'm super disappointed to make this review because the food wasn't bad. Both my partner and I's pasta dishes were great. However the service was not great. It took over 45 minutes to get checked out once we finished eating. Our server was not attentive and didn't check on us to see if we needed refills. Pretty disappointing to spend over 100 dollars on a meal but have mediocre service. Will likely take my money elsewhere in the future. read more

Service is a little inconsistent; especially at the bar; but otherwise the food quality and cocktails are on point most every time. It always comes out hot and fresh. Highly recommend as an authentic Italian food spot; but any meh experiences were right around when they open. So I'd avoid that time frame. read more

My husband first brought me here on Valentine's Day and it was nothing short of amazing. We learned that this a family owned/ family run business and the service could not be any better. You can taste the love in every dish. The appetizers are the perfect starter to the undoubtedly delicious pasta you will have. The bread and deserts are made in house and will transport you back to your grandma's house. This place is so special to us and we will come back any chance we get. read more

YUMMMMMYYY I'm not the biggest fan of italian cuisine but i must say this place has changed my mind. It's family ran and owned ! Beautifully authentic. The decor is really nice and they have italian covers of songs you will know. My girlfriend and I made plans to come for lunch as soon as the restaurant was opened. Laura (the woman in charge!) did us the honor of coming over to our table and chatting with us! The ingredients are amazing. They source their flour from Italy! It's the real deal! It's used in everything from their pasta to their bread and the crust of the pizza ! Fresh bread is brought to the table with a herby butter. I asked for a side of the blue cheese vinaigrette to dip in as well... tehe. I'm also the biggest fan of the pizza!!! Perfect combination of sweet and savory cheesy. Green onion was such an unexpected addition to top it off. The pasta is the best! Cooked perfectly! No soggy pasta here! I'm so happy to call this our local Italian place. We're already got our hearts set on what to order next time we dine in ! read more

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Stopped in for appetizers and a glass of wine during happy hour and was greeted by smiling faces of Service staff, delicious food and a great ambiance for a nice happy hour. Bummed we weren't staying for dinner because their food is incredible! Definitely recommend if you haven't been by for authentic Italian food locally. read more

Trattoria Di Bernardone - Italian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

So so so yummy!! Amazing quality, fresh food! Everything here is homemade and you can tell! The bread is a great texture, pasta is perfectly cooked! The vodka sauce is delicious and the homemade sausage in there was too! They used big, succulent shrimp! Loved the pizza so so much! It is such a great combo of flavors and the crust is perfect!! Drinks here are fantastic, the espresso martini was a favorite! The service was great! Our server was attentive and quick! We went at a slow time and one of the owners, Laura came by and chatted with us for a few minutes which was very nice! It is a gorgeous restaurant with a very classy ambiance!! Perfect for a date night! I will definitely be back to try more menu options; there is so much I want to try! read more

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The food was amazing! Authentic Italian cuisine, with a cozy atmosphere and great service. Would highly recommend.

My husband and I enjoyed this quaint, romantic Italian restaurant! The food was fresh and delicious. We get Calamari everywhere and this is hands down the best we have ever had!! The chicken parm was flavorful and we left with full bellies! I would highly recommend for a date night! read more

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Authentic italian cuisine within a relaxed atmosphere. Very fresh and inventive. Easy to access location with.plenty of parking, fast service and great food. read more

Trattoria Di Bernardone - Italian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

This was such an amazing dinner. True authentic Italian food. Service was outstanding, with a family-operated restaurant. We arrived on a Sunday when they opened at 4 it was quiet and great seating for large groups or family. read more

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Unpleasant service. Brought out incomplete meals. When we asked where the other part of our meal was the waitress couldn't give us an answer and brought her manager. The manger was incredibly rude, instead of giving us an explanation or apologizing, she was extremely cold, spoke to us with attitude, and said "so what do you want me to do about it". Definitely the wrong place to celebrate a holiday. read more

The best Italian we have had in Jax! You may get to watch the cheese wheel at Bella Vista for your Alfredo, but the taste does not compare to what I had here! You may like the atmosphere at Poppys, but this restaurant is far more beautiful! This family owned Italian restaurant is absolutely beautiful and has two patios to sit outside and dine al fresco! Thats is what we did on this beautiful day! Food is excellent and has the most beautiful huge bar inside. I love that it's located right next-door to the movie theater so you can do dinner before or after. Parking is easy with ample space. They have two patios both of which you can dine outside on that are nice. My salad was soo good. We almost ordered another one, and both entrées were delicious. We topped them off with a glass of wine and an Aperol spritz. Weight staff was professional and friendly, and might just happen to be one of the family that owns the restaurant. That's always a nice! We will definitely be back and I highly recommend! read more

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Family owned restaurant. Our friends had been there a few times it was my first. The staff were great and the drinks and food were amazing. Being Italian and cook myself I was impressed and will definitely be going back there soon!! Th e Pistachio Martini was unique and delicious Calamari "steak" appetizer was so delicious, I had a special Gorgonzola Gnocchi with Asparagus absolutely amazing, my friend had the Fusili Campagnola which was my other choice, I tried hers that's what I'm getting next time. My dad had the Chicken Parmigiana and our other friend had one of their Seafood Pasta specials I think but everything was amazing even the bread and the marinara sauce they start with. There were so many amazing options I'm just going to have to keep going back. Plus the set up of the restaurant is great. My dad is hard of hearing so they have their eating areas kind of separated so it cut back on the noise!! read more

Trattoria Di Bernardone - Pistachio Martini - Italian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

I always seem to crave this place on Tuesdays when they're closed! Everything made from scratch. Sauces are to die for! I keep meaning to try one of their flatbreads read more

This place is absolutely beautiful and stunning inside love the ambiance. The food was exquisite and the drinks were good. I had the trompeta entree and it was super creamy and the shrimp were huge! There bread was homemade and yummy. So was the scallops. They were the best scallops cream appetizer I ever had in my life. I took one star off because of the service. It was slow. The waiter left the plates on he table for a long time and then dropped it on the floor spilling on me a little bit but my bf cleaned it up so it was all good. read more

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By far my favorite Italian restaurant in Jacksonville. The staff is so friendly and it has a warm, relaxed atmosphere. I've been at least 10 times and have ordered something different every time so here are a few favorites of mine: - Baked Mushroom Appetizer (a must) - Butternut Squash Ravioli (seasonal) - Taglietelle Carbonara - Rigatoni Bolognese read more

Trattoria Di Bernardone - One of their specials: Chicken stuffed ravioli with Alfredo sauce and Calabrian chilis - Italian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

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Have a nice meal at Trattoria Di Bernardone. Service was spot on and helpful. Our meals were served hot, and plentiful. Our lasagna and pasta bolognese were well prepared and very tasty. First time here and will not be the last. read more

Trattoria Di Bernardone - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

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This place is a hidden gem! I grew up north where Italian restaurants are everywhere, and this reminds me of home. The atmosphere is also very much like northern Italian restaurants. I had a lovely chat with the owner and learned that they import flour from Italy to make their pasta and pizza as authentic as possible. The bartenders and servers are so kind and make sure to take care of all the customers. The food and drinks are phenomenal (I highly recommend the espresso martini). Their cannolis are also AMAZING! I can't tell you how happy I was to finally find a cannoli in Florida that didn't initially come frozen. This is my new favorite spot in Jacksonville, I'm so happy I found it! read more

Trattoria Di Bernardone - Crab Crostini and Margherita Pizza - Italian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

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Love eating at this Italian restaurant. Ordered feduccini Alfredo with blackened shrimp and the salad with the blue cheese vinaigrette so delicious! Hard to find a delicious, kid friendly, not too overpriced Italian restaurant nearby and just found my favorite. read more

Trattoria Di Bernardone - Feduccini Alfredo with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

I am sooo glad Trattoria Di Bernardone opened up, I will never be able to pronounce it or spell it but the food is very good! This restaurant has maybe been open a month and we have been 3 times already, we were also out of town for two weeks. In fact we like it so much we went the first and second night they were open! Each time we have been it has gotten better and better. I found something I loved the first visit and I have stuck with it. I ordered the Housemade Gnocchi and the Purple Pompeii to drink. I really like both, the Gnocchi is so cheesy and has a great texture. I like to add sausage for a protein which is delicious and made without a casing or at least a light casing which I love! The Purple Pompeii is not for everyone but I really like it, it has tasted slightly different every time and it comes in a different glass every time. I will say the staff is so friendly and helpful and you can tell they are quickly trying to figure out their rhythm. Now I don't want to miss lead anyone, is this the best Italian food I have ever had... no but it is definitely worth checking out. I think most people will like it and find something they enjoy on their big menu. read more

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an absolutely brilliant dining experience: from the greeting thru each step of the delicious meal (wine, mushrooms, lasagna & shrimp fettuccine and cheesecake dessert). everyone who approached our booth was friendly and professional. even the Polish immigrant! (his words). just a great evening for us, so many thanks, Mario and Laura!!! read more

Great new! Trattoria Di Bernardone is now opened... Well it's a soft open but still open none the less. Someone in our neighborhood community page posted they were opened and since we hadn't eaten dinner yet we drove on over hoping it wasn't going to be packed and lucky for us it wasn't. We were quickly seated by our server and taken through the restaurant. I will say it's nicer and much bigger then I had expected. We started off with drinks. I of course had the Italian Old Fashioned and Ashley had the Purple Pompeii. The Old Fashioned was good but Ashley couldn't stop raving about her Purple Pompeii. We also order and appetizer of course and went with the Crab & Artichoke Crostini which is "Molto Delizioso" Creamy and Spicy Dip over Their Baked Pugliese. I was not what I expected though I'm not really sure what I was expecting but it was very good. For my entrée I ordered the Taglietelle Carbonara. I haven't had good or authentic Carbonara in Jax in awhile so I was hoping this was going to be the place, and it was. The Taglietelle Carbonara looked and tasted amazing. Fresh housemade pasta prepared w/ Guanciale, Fresh Garlic, & Finished with Egg & Fresh Parsley. So good and for sure top 2 Carbonara in Jax. I also add some of their Sausage which was also very good. I will say I was caught off guard by the look of it at first since it had been split down the middle but it as delicious. Ashley ordered the Housemade Gnocchi w/ Baby Asparagus in a Gorgonzola Cream Sauce that she also very much enjoyed. I was even lucky enough to get a few bites and it was also great. Now what do you know the next day we found ourselves back for an early dinner. Guess that says enough when you go 2 days in a row. This time I got the Manhattan. I was good but I am for sure an Old Fashioned person. I don't know what it is but I just don't like Vermouth with bourbon. For our started this time we went with the Pizza Abruzze which is Prosciutto, Fig Sauce, Gorgonzola, Basil, Mozzarella & Scallions. This Pizza was great and I don't even like Figs. Will for sure be getting this again. This time for my entrée I went with the Cheese Ravioli Bolognese. This was good but not as good as either of the entrees from the night before but that's saying a lot. The Meat Ragu though really made this dish for me. Again so happy Trattoria has finally opened after want has seemed like a life time. For sure the best new Italian Restaurant is the area. Plus they are still on their soft opening so they are only going to improve from here as well. Can't wait to return soon. read more

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