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

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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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

Enjoyed this lovely decorated and tasty Italian restaurant last night Trattoria di Bernardone. Was not sure what yo order and our fabulous server, Nick, led me to the right path. Not a pasta girl I was able to get the delicious lightly fried cod with a pesto glaze and a mix of veggies with a citrus sauce. Perfect for me! Bread was delicious and my hubby loved his bolognese sauce on his homemade pasta and yummy meatballs. We will be back! read more

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

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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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 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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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

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

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

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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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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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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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

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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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

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

We had a reservation for 8:00 on 1/23/26. We had 3 adults and a handicapped child that has been in a wheel chair since birth. When we got there, we were shown to a table that had probably 10 people including 4 screaming kids. We requested another table. We were told there were none but we could go to the bar. As we were walking to the bar, there were 2 empty 6 seat tables empty. When I asked if we could sit there, we were told no. I then asked to speak with the manager and sat at a table in the bar. After 7 minutes, a waiter came over and I again asked to speak with the manager. I explained the situation to the waiter and he walked with me and asked me where I would like to sit. We went to the tables for 6 that were empty and I advised him that would be great. When our party moved the table, I again asked to speak with the manager. She finally came over. 01). She did not even give me a second to tell her why I wanted to see her. 02). She told me that I had yelled at her staff (Family), and that I could not speak with her staff that way. FYI, not once did I raise my voice. 03). She told me that she had gone into the bar and asked her "regulars" about my behavior and supposedly they told her that I was not nice. Amazing how she had the time to go ask her regulars as opposed to coming to me and asking me why I wanted to see her. 04). I asked her to come over to my side of the table as I could not hear her. When she did, she continued to tell me that I was aggressive. I then held up my index finger and asked her if I could talk. She told me that holding my finger up was aggressive. 05). She then told me that even my eyes were aggressive. Sorry, they are the only eyes I have. 06). She then told me that I should leave the restaurant and I asked her if she was kicking me out, and was told no she wasn't. 07). I finally was able to partially tell her what had happened and she came up with the most ridiculous responses. 08). It was now close to 9:00 and they close at 10:00. She told me that all I needed to do was request one of those tables and when I told her we did, she was surprised but decided to defend her family anyway. She told me that they needed to keep these tables open for walk-ins. Now, let me repeat, it was now 9:00 and anybody that would walk into a restaurant with 6 people or more, I would think would have made a reservation. So that response was just a knee jerk reaction to protecting her family. PLUS, I had made reservations and I did have a handicapped child in a wheel chair. Bottom Line: We ended up eating there. The waitress could not have been nicer. I paid the bill and gave her cash for her tip (20%). None of this had to happen. Instead of de-escalating by just asking me what I wanted to see her about, she attacked. This was my second time there. The first time, I met the family and the new baby and it was very nice. I wanted to go back. Obviously, I would never go back there. And when I left, I waved to the manager and politely asked her to apologize to anyone I offended. No idea why I did that, but thought I would be the more mature person. I am sending a copy of this to the AAPD to see if seating a handicapped person in a bar when many other seats were available is a violation or just an ethical problem. By the way, if the owner feels that any of the above is incorrect, I encourage a response and pointing out any errors made. I don't expect to hear back from anyone, but a simple "sorry for the problem" would by classy. read more

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

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 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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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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Without a doubt, very authentic cuisine and atmosphere! The calamari steak was like nothing you've ever seen in Jacksonville. The broiled scallops melt in your mouth. And the bread...well you just have to go and taste it for yourself! read more

I'm shocked that this place doesn't have more recognition and isn't busier. It's beautiful inside with pristine cleanliness. The food is excellent from pasta to dessert to drinks. Yes, the food takes a little bit to make but I don't mind because you can tell it's made FRESH. Highly recommend. You can customize your pasta however you want they will accommodate whatever you ask. Highly recommend. read more

I'm giving a 3 because our server was excellent...on our table and we didn't wait for anything. However - if you're from New York and love Italian - you walk in and it smells like bad Italian. Decor like a lower rent Cheesecake Factory. You're wondering if it's Italian. Garlic over cooked/burnt Pasta ready to break apart Sauce unimaginative Bread actually toast. Literally- toast. They NEED to go to Rome or get any cook book to understand what Carbonara is.... Or what Bolognese is..... Or Pomodora.... UGH read more

2nd time here since opening, much better visit, no complaints, great food, adorable server. Very pleased.

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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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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Pretty good food but the service was a bit slow. Everything did taste fresh though. I still would go back.

Pretty good Italian food. Came over for dinner with the family. No need for a reservation when we came. The service was great. I do wish they offered a gluten free pizza option. The kids cheese pizza was good though. We had the meatball appetizer and it was very flavorful. We did, however, ask for extra marinara sauce. I ordered the spinach ravioli and it was wonderful... very fresh. My husband ordered a pasta with mushrooms and oil. He said it was delicious! We'll definitely come back next time we're in town! read more

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This was our first time visiting this restaurant, and we decided to have dinner here before seeing a movie next door. The atmosphere is very unique, with arched walls separating the different dining areas. We started with the garlic bread, which was a big portion, but not the most garlicky bread I have had. For entrees we had the veal marsala and the lasagna. Both dishes were big portions and very tasty. Our server Casey was very attentive and efficient. The bathrooms are also very nice as well as very clean. There is also plenty of parking. read more

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Had reservations for 11 ppl, seated on time, beverage & appetizer orders taken quickly.... Everyone's orders were accurate and delicious. Server was professional, and though some 'wait time' was longer than most may expect, it was not a problem, gave us extra time for fellowship & conversation. Classy restaurant with stupendous service & excellent cuisine read more

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

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Finally tried this place which is very close by, we wanted so much for the food to be a big hit, however it was not to be. My wife hated her dish and mine was just ok. There was no expresso to be had neither! Service was good but the food was lacking. read more

The restaurant is definitely very pretty. The only desirable part of this restaurant was the pasta was decent and the veggies were fresh. We made reservations and hostesses were very rude upon arriving. The bad service didn't stop there. We were seated long after our reservation time, then waited for 15 mins for a server to arrive, had to notify the hostesses twice before a server ever came to our table. The service was very disorganized from that point forward as two different servers arrived at separate times to ask for our drink order. Food was very slow to arrive. The ambiance is lively, but I do not think I will be coming back here. read more

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

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Really pretty restaurant - loud, as most are these days! Food is excellent! Looking forward to going back to try other menu items!