We had an incredible experience dining at Trattoria Polipo. Excellent service and equally impressive food!

Best Italian food in Augusta, hands down! I've eaten at this trattoria at least once a month, and I've received consistent portions and attentive service every single time. Being relatively tucked away lends it a romantic atmosphere, and I'd recommend it for any social, family, or business event you could think of. The food's seen some adjustments following the 2026 Augusta Masters, but any first-timers (or those returning) can expect stunning freshness, impeccable quality, and a satisfied stomach. read more

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We came upon this delightful venue by accident and have few regrets. Despite no reservation we were early enough to be shown to a nice table with a scenic view of Italy in portrait on the wall. Hostess to waitstaff wore welcoming smiles and were eager to serve. The fresh bread was delicious, sparkling water refreshing and both were replenished without hesitation. Like reviews I read before starting this one I had to agree that the menu was restricted to fine Italian dining therefore a bit pricey. So, like other excellent restaurants in our area, some of us probably wouldn't choose it except for special occasions. That's not so bad, is it? It is worth noting that there is a well stocked bar with an experienced mixologist. Better than that, Veal Parmigiana on the menu. We made use of the crayon on our table to do self portraits which was fun. That's what it is about, fun, right? read more

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Excellent food. Wonderfully curated menu with rotating seasonal items. Beautiful ambiance with additional outdoors seating. Server was great! read more

Trattoria Polipo - Burrata - Italian Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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Trattoria Polipo located on Walton Way Augusta, GA Food: We ordered the chicken and waffles with chicken cracklen... "oh my god" it was amazing. The waffles were delicious! Crispy on the outside soft on the inside, the sprinkle sugar and pre-poured syrup put it all together. It came with a strip of "real" thick cut bacon fried crispy... simply delicious! Service: We were greeted as soon as we walked into the establishment, warm and friendly smiles are always appreciated. Service was excellent. Ambience: Nice ambience, clean and orderly with some cool wall art. read more

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Service staff were friendly, prompt and knowledgeable. Excellent recommendation of wines and specialties. Food was excellent, we had the New Years special of Seafood Risotto and Fettuccini and mushrooms. My wife thought the graphics on the wall were very cute. Great restaurant that I would highly recommend read more

Trattoria is an authentic Italian experience. It is not Olive Garden or Carabbas. It is authentic and local. Which is my type of place. I loved the vibes. The atmosphere is quaint and out the way. The ambiance is 5 stars. We had amazing service. The waitress was friendly everyone seemed nice. 5 stars. So why 3 (actually 3.5). I struggled with this because I would go again. I just wanted to make an honest review. This restaurant is not for everyone. The cost and value to most won't match. I literally got 1 alcoholic beverage and 1 entree it was $50 for that. To me for ambiance and authenticity I was fine with it but everyone might not be. I thought what I got was fine. I would get it again, but was I blown away? Not really. This is truly a place that if it is your cup of tea you'll love it but if it isn't then you won't. Which is why the middle of the road review. I liked it and will definitely return but would I recommend ... that is to be determined. read more

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Was in town for the Masters, and our group of 6 booked Tattoria Polipo knowing nothing about the restaurant. We struck gold. The meal was exceptional, especially the Bucatini All Amatriciana, highly recommend. Chad's knowledge of spirits and his cocktail program here is very unique and impressive. Shout out to Ben and Chad for their hospitality and excellent service....enjoy your holy colanders and always follow the 8 I rather you didn'ts! read more

Just got appetizers. Service was great. I got the Brussel sprouts.. and the lasagna bites. Can't express how good the sprouts where. Cooked to perfection . The bites are also great. Don't pass up this hidden gem. read more

Wife and I had passed this place a few times and said we were going to try it out. Ended up making this our weekly post-church dinner with our kids. Food: Excellent we all had different delicious pasta dishes , my wife and son had the Chicken Alla Limone, our daughter had the Spaghetti Bolognese, and I had old faithful Chicken Parmesan. All of our meals were great. We ended our dinner with some of the best cheesecake we've had in a while! First choice was Tiramisu but it was sold out, we will be back for that. Service: Excellent, we were greeted as we arrived by a host at a reception type desk, he and our waitress Courtney were equally friendly and polite. Our waitress told us she was also a manager and her customer service and recommendations were helpful and she was so attentive. Ambiance: Welcoming environment, with a laid back feel. Modern diner vibes, full bar, booth seating and outdoor dining. Good for a date night or family meal. This place checked all marks! read more

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A new favorite! Trattoria Polipo delivers on all fronts--warm, welcoming service, cozy atmosphere, and seriously delicious food. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the hostess was absolutely amazing--made us feel like regulars from the moment we walked in. The cacio e pepe? Incredible. Simple, classic, and done perfectly. Already looking forward to my next visit! read more

Trattoria Polipo - Cacio de Pepe - Italian Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

Great restaurant. The food is delicious and the service is great. I love the decor. I'll definitely be going back.

The ambiance was ok- but the food and service were excellent. Our server, Deja (sp?) was great, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. They had happy hour drinks and appetizers, even on a Sunday. I had the lasagna and added roasted vegetables, and it was absolutely delicious. The pasta was made in house and was perfect. We shared a tiramisu to finish, and it was delightful. Definitely the best Italian food in Augusta! read more

The food was wayyyy too overpriced for Augusta, GA - def recommend taking the area into account more when creating the menu and its prices. The bartenders and servers were amazing though. They also have a great wine selection! read more

Here visiting the area, and decided to dine based on the reviews. So glad we did. The staff was warm, welcome and accommodating. The food was outstanding. I had chicken Milanese with homemade pasta and my husband had frutti demare, both which were devoured. The mixologist behind the bar was on a level all his own. The restaurant was dimly lit with a beautiful octopus mural that sprawled across the bar. Fabulous! read more

For the cost of the food, it was disappointing. Out of 6 people, only 2 of the entrees were good. The chicken Marsala was basically overcooked baked chicken on top of a mound of linguine and mushrooms with Marsala sauce. The pasta and mushrooms were good, but the chicken was not. The chicken melenese was great, and the risotto was also good. Service was a bit slow, but it didn't bother us. If you go in expecting a slower experience, it's fine. The ambience was fine. The inside seating was comfortable, but not large. They have a large outdoor covered patio, but only a few fans so I'd recommend eating outside when the temperature is comfortable. Overall, I wouldn't recommend the restaurant. Average cost was $50 to $60 per person. Pricey for the quality of food served. read more

Food was great and our server (Haley) was the best. My wife and I went here for our anniversary and we were very pleased. Would definitely go back. read more

I have been here once before, when it first opened and we enjoyed the visit. The only gripe we had was that it was very loud. We talked up the restaurant to our friends and were looking forward to coming back. We had friends come in from out of town and thought this was the perfect opportunity to revisit. Big mistake. We ordered mozzarella sticks, which came with the smallest drizzle of red sauce I've ever seen. The flavor was decent, but so dry. I asked for extra sauce, and none came. I Asked two more times, and by the time I got it, the appetizer was cold. Strike one. I ordered chicken parmigiana and subbed the spaghetti for a penne style noodle. The food was pretty bland. They didn't tenderize the cutlets, and the breading was on the burned side. Strike 2. When the bill arrived, they overcharged us for the chicken. Charged $5 to switch the noodles, charged $17 for a glass of the house cab, and a whopping $23 for a Manhattan. Strike 3. To be honest, the service was subpar. The food was just ok. It was so loud that we could not talk to each other comfortably, and the prices were outrageous. The one positive thing I have to say about the experience is that the gentleman at the host stand was very pleasant and quick to smile. Thank you for that. The icing on the cake however, is the next morning I was violently ill. My husband seemed ok, so I thought it was just me until my friend messaged me and said his wife, who got the same dish except with veal instead of chicken, was also very sick all morning. I will not be returning. read more

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Ambience. C (acoustics inside VERY LOUD) Service. A+ Food. B Price. B Found in back of strip mall off Walton way extension. Lots of private car parking. Has covered outdoor seating as well as inside seating. Clean and nice ambient lighting. My only con was the acoustics and echoing is Extremely LOUD inside restaurant. Needs noise buffers to absorb sound. Service was very friendly. And helpful describing menus and items. Full bar. Wine was good and priced by glass or bottle. NOW the food to me was Hit and miss. Presentation was gorgeous and large amounts of food for platings as lots of main dishes were $25 and Up. I liked they make their own pasta. It would be interesting to see if I cold actually order my pasta more al dente. I like my pasta on chewier side than in the mushy side. My friends bolognese bucatini was nicely flavored with hints of chili flake powder I sauce. This gave a nice lite spicy. I still thought the dish needed a little more acid. Wey meaty and very large pieces tomato with chunks of ground beef. It's my friends favorite and orders all the time. I thought OK. My other friend ordered the once thick pork chop grilled a lovely medium. Over risotto (which I thought the pork and risotto needed more seasoning. Another friend had the fish. And beautiful presentation. Just a tad overcooked and dry in areas but he enjoyed it anyway. I had the fried stuffed pasta with bolognese. No flavor. Had to get salt and pepper and even add lemon to give some flavor to dish. The crab appetizer was crabby portion. Albeit came out barely warm. So asked for some additional warmer sauce to dip into and definitely needed lemon. The side salads?! Hmm. Small and drenched in oil and green herb...but no flavor. Asked for pepper and salt. And lemon. Thank goodness for condiments. I did have to dress up all the dishes to give some flavor tonight. I'll try again. And try something different. I want to give this place some hope. Lovely service and the wines and drinks And clean bathrooms. Today was lots of misses with mainly food. I shall go back to give another chance for food. NOT a FaN ... yet. . read more

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Con 1. As seen in the picture the bread was undercooked, I got a salad with my meal and specifically said I cannot have anchovies, and they brought out anchovy salad dressing, main course was cold, husbands was luke warm, sent mine back to be heated. After all of that, no desert needed. Pro- Italian soda was great, old fashion drink was amazing. Overall meal was $94 with no appetizers or deserts, not worth it. read more

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Upon being seated we were told not to linger over dinner because the table was reserved in2 hrs. (Table for two) we ordered a special seafood risOtto, that was still crunchy and a chicken Marsala. The Marsala fettuccine was gooey, the chicken was boneless thighs with skin. Nothing was salted, no parmesan cheese offered. The salad was supposed to have a Cesar dressing but was vinegar and oil. When the plates were picked up both were hardly touched but waitstaff did not ask if anything was wrong with them, just offered to box them. Prices were not cheap $39 and $30 with a 3.5 "administrative fee added on! If I could give negative stars I would! read more

It's kind of hidden at the back of a shopping center, but this is a large restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. It wasn't busy at the early dinnertime I arrived, but did pick up even though I was there on a Monday, so reservations might be wise for peak times. They had a happy hour special on arancini, and ordering these was a good decision. Delightfully crisp, they came with peas and mushrooms on top and an abundance of sauce and cheese. A side salad with arugula and fennel added needed flavor contrast and some fiber, while my traditional spaghetti dish was covered with thinly layered cheese and was even tastier with some crushed red pepper requested on the side. I imagine the desserts are nice, but I had no room, particular after two helpings of complimentary bread and olive oil. This is not the kind of place that has much for people who are avoiding wheat or dairy, and the vegetarian options are carb heavy, but given these relatively typical limitations the quality of food and the service were what I'd hoped for my celebratory dinner. read more

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I came here with some friends for dinner and I loved the food they have here. They have a fairly extensive menu but everything tasted amazing. I apologize I don't remember the exact names, but I'll do my best to describe it. Their salad, that they give before the appetizers come out, was fresh and pretty delicious. In addition to the leafy veggies, it has chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, and a slice of mozzarella cheese. For appetizers, we got the fried cauliflower. It's the second time I got this and it's delicious both times. It's not too greasy and pairs really well with the tomato sauce under. I got the carbonara pasta and the pasta was cooked very well and the sauce was good as well. My only complaint is that it was a tad on the saltier side. For dessert, I got the tiramisu and it's one of the best tiramisu I've had in Augusta! The coffee is super smooth and there was a good ratio of all the layers. read more

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We came here in on Thursday night, seated right away! Our hostess and server were very nice! They get 5 stars. Started with a latte...very good! The salad was too bitter, something was off, I couldn't eat it, and stuck with the table bread. Our appetizer, the stuffed fried pacherri was good. If nothing else the pasta here is some of the best in the CRSA! I had the lasagna and my husband had the steak. My only complaint was the bolognese had no salt. I thought it was me, had my husband try it, he agreed. Having this dish many times over, it was probably an oversight this time. Still, the best, lightest and thinnest lasagna noodles in the CRSA, and this is coming from someone who went to a predominantly catholic Italian school in the heart of Brooklyn NY whose cafeteria was staffed by Italian grannies! Of course we will be back read more

The food is overpriced for the quality you get. The chicken milanese was cooked through but tasted like they didn't wash the pan. The fettucine noodles were cooked well but there was absolutely no flavor in the sauce they were served with. We order the lasagna bites as the appetizer. Marinara was cold and the bites tasted as if previously frozen. The service was very friendly and great! That is the only reason to give an extra star. But we won't be back read more

Salty food. 50 mins waiting for the food. There were no more plates as they said they ran out! So we ate our food in the serving plates and no plate for the bread! It was hilarious! Will not come back! It's over rated even the salad was salty! read more

Visiting here. Hence first time here. Manager or owner greeted me. He was kind and attentive. I like the fact that he is very involved and leading. Drink is refreshing to the palate ( Cioccolato) you can taste a hint of chocolate smooth gin and vermouth. The Bartender made the combination very well. I ordered the Coccio e Pepe. It was tubular pasta shape With Parmesan cheese. It tasted like Mac and cheese with butter to me. It was delicious. I did miss eating Mac and cheese. I had a soup of the day. Which was bean soup. I did not enjoy that one very well. Because it was not soupy. It was over cooked and bland. Other than that everything else was delicious. It is a quaint place. Very family orientated. I do like the ambience. It was a clean place. Staff was nice and helpful. read more

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Trattoria Polipo will now be in the rotation for date nights! Service was outstanding throughout our entire meal. Nicole made sure we didn't want for anything and was excellent at recommending dishes to try for our first visit. We ordered the grilled octopus for our appetizer and it was cooked perfectly. However, I didn't really understand the dish. It was served in a pomodoro sauce with potatoes, olives, mushrooms and sausage which seemed a bit strange. The Chicken Milanese was divine! Perfect amount of crunch on the chicken served with a lemon and caper sauced pasta. My fiancé ordered their chicken Parmesan which is probably the best we've had in Augusta thus far. My only complaint is some of the staff were in T-shirts and other customers were dressed extremely casual (Jean shorts and crop tops) For the price of the food and the ambiance of the restaurant I would expect a nicer dress code to be enforced. Other than that we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and can't wait to return. read more

Trattoria Polipo - Grilled Octopus - Italian Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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Bucatini Amatricana was so very overly spiced it was inedible. This is coming from a kimchi lover. New cook in the kitchen, perhaps with no idea how much heat to add? Trout was just covered in stuff- the opposite of Italian simplicity. Rye bread was served with olive oil and drinks?!?! read more

I had been eyeing this place for a while as several people recommended it. As it opened not too long ago, decided to wait a little while before trying it out. Reservations are made by email request or calling Thankfully...or maybe not...they were able to get our group of 3 in for that evening. Restaurant was fairly crowded so didn't mind that they put us outside in the covered deck with the heater, it was quieter outside. Only issue was, I think we were forgotten out there. Service was super slow so it took 30 mins to get our wine we ordered when we sat down. They did give a generous pour of wine. Our little cups of water hadn't been refilled at this point and we asked for a bottle to be set at our table but it never came. I seriously considered taking the one from the table next to us after that party left but went inside and asked for one at the bar. The salad was yummy. Took an hour to get our food out to us. I got the shrimp scampi which was pretty good but nothing to write home about...it was a little saucy-er than I am used to but the flavors were there and the pasta was cooked al dente. Hubby got the steak which was tender and cooked how he ordered (medium) but was too salty... and I am someone who loves salt. Risotto was undercooked but tolerable so we didn't send it back. The veggies had a strong citrus flavor that didn't really go well with them. It tasted like they just dumped a lemon flavoring on the Risotto and veggies. Overall...ambiance was nice outside, food prices weren't too extravagant, service was terrible (in fact this was the lowest I've ever tipped anyone...I usually tip 20+ percent), food was subpar to okay with the salad and bread probably the best part of the meal, and wine was decent. I was just ready to go by almost 2 hours and just gave the waitress my card without waiting on her to produce the check since I didn't know how long that would take. I don't even think I will be back to let them redeem themselves any time soon. I think I'll just go to Olive Garden or Carrabas next time. So disappointed as I was rooting for this place. it really should be 2.5 starts but since there's no half starts...guess I'll round up to 3. read more

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The service was wonderful. The mozzarella sticks and Brussels appetizers were really good. The salad was tasteless. Whatever dressing they put on it was almost none existent. No one at the table ate much of it. The entrees of eggplant parm, vegetable lasagna and chicken parm were fair. Nothing to want to make us return. The one person who got spaghetti and meatballs did like theirs. There were nine of us. At this point I don't think any of us are rushing back. Giving three stars only because the wait staff was great! read more

I had an amazing experience with the customer service for my to-go order. Ordering the meal was pleasant and efficient. It was my first time going to this place and the restaurant was very easy to spot. There's and outside patio with plenty of seating and the inside is warm and inviting. There's a bar with a lot of seating. The employees were friendly, clean, and well dressed. And that's before I get to the food. The food was amazing! I got the bolognese 10 layer lasagna. I'm usually not a fan of lasagna if I didn't make it and I was extremely impressed. I didn't get any pictures unfortunately but it was appetizing to see as it was to eat lol. I'm excited to try something new on my next visit. read more

I went during the week the outside seating was nice and we chose to sit outside. Our waiter was nice. I love Italian food as Italians know you must have bread with your meal . Bread that we were given was good but only 2 small shaves of a loaf . I asked for more and got 1 1/2 shaved pcs . We waited 45 minutes for our dinner to be served but I have to say the food was very good and I'm from NY so I know good Italian! Just wished it came out faster and I could get a loaf of bread with my meal . Not sure if I'd go back read more

So much food! It was all delicious. I especially enjoyed the bucatini all amatriciana. And our server, Casandra, was amazing!

Great ambience. We went on a Saturday night. Our server Cassandra was lovely and very attentive. The food was delicious and worth the wait for the main entree, but next time I'd like you to go during the week. I'll definitely go back. read more

Trattoria Polipo - Featured special. A divine crispy pork. Delicious!! - Italian Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

Wow, we went here for the first time and it is definitely our new favorite Italian place in the city! Firstly, I don't think I have ever seen faster service- everything we ordered came out in under 5 minutes, and everything was fantastic! I got the lemon pasta and my boyfriend got the lasagna, and they were both perfectly cheesy while still being flavorful. Their cheesecake was also amazing! I did take one star off due to the fact that when we went, there was a spill on the floor that had not been cleaned up so the floor was very slippery and I did trip on it. However they were apologetic about it, so I don't blame them at all. I definitely will be returning! read more

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Really enjoyed this new restaurant on Walton Way... Food was good and our waitress Nicole was awesome and very attentive. My only complaint is they don't have listed anywhere on website that you have to make reservations. The options were to sit at bar or on the patio. Our meal choices we all enjoyed. read more

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Sadly headed downhill. A couple visits were fantastic - tonight, taking a new friend to the place what a sad act disappointment. Some dishes were Ok after a long, long wait. One had cold pasta. The worse thing though was they clearly do not know how to make Veal Parmigiana. It was terrible - a slab of tough meat, not in a light coating but a sticky mess of cheese and goop. And Burnt at edges and bottom, We won't ever go back again - and we did have a really great impression a year ago. This does seem to be a general thing with Augusta restaurants though. Great at first - terrible later on. read more

Great dinner date location. Food was some of the best I've had in the Augusta area. Wait staff was very attentive and provided a good wine suggestion. I can't wait to go again. read more

Excellent food and mediocre server who was more interested in chatting with other servers. Long wait for food, surprising on a Tuesday night, but the food was worth it except for the brochetta that had such a hard crust I almost broke a tooth. read more