Lunch at Violas. Friendly staff great food. Good size portions- yep we have leftovers. I had the chicken Marsala with angel hair pasta. The chicken was very tender and yummy. Wife had chicken Parmesan with pasta. We ordered their garlic bread excellent and a side of spinach. Both good For dessert their tiramisu really good definitely recommend this. Plenty of parking- yep a very popular place and worth visiting. So 5/5. read more

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Earlier than normal, and quite honestly the perfect time for an early table. Calamari was good, the sliced fried peppers are an added treat that cut through the breading just right. The Redfish was perfectly cooked and my Piccata was absolute perfection. The angel hair pasta was cooked just right. Really, everything was very good. We were an early table and maybe between shifts, but we felt ignored. Easily added 30+ mins to our visit. Can't give top marks on this visit, our first. But not last. Next time we're in the area! read more

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Always consistent. Great service! Great food! It's a must try if you're on the island. Make reservations though, they fill up soon! read more

Delicious! Service was super friendly and very professional- almost formal. I do wish they cleared our table more often or quicker because our table wasn't large. The mussels were tiny but the flavors were good. Calamari was fried perfectly. The clam linguine was plentiful and delicious. The aperol spritz was not my favorite but the Pinot noir always works. Ambiance - it's dark and loud, lots of Italian decorations and very crowded. read more

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Always great food and service! Always make a reservation, as they are steadily busy. Their pizza, cannoli, and seafood are also great. read more

Violas - Steak with chimichurri & Greek salad with side of meatballs & bread. - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Absolutely phenomenal dinner at Viola's Italian Restaurant - 5 stars aren't enough! We've been coming to the St. Augustine area for years and somehow never made it to Viola's until Friday afternoon, huge mistake on our part, because this place is a gem. From the moment we walked in, the cozy, family-run vibe wrapped around us like a warm hug. Our server (shout-out to Maria!) was an absolute delight - knowledgeable, funny, and perfectly attentive without hovering. Now, the food. Holy wow. Started with the **Lobster Bisque** and I'm still dreaming about it. Rich, velvety, loaded with lobster meat, and that perfect sherry finish that makes you close your eyes on the first spoonful. Hands-down one of the best bisques I've ever had, and I've chased lobster soup from Maine to Key West. For my entrée I went with the **Mango Blackened Redfish** and... are you kidding me?! Perfectly blackened crust with that signature Cajun kick, gorgeous flaky redfish underneath, and then this bright, tropical mango salsa that somehow ties the whole plate together like magic. The sweetness of the mango cuts through the heat in the most brilliant way. Came with garlicky green beans and the creamiest risotto I've had outside of Italy. I cleaned the plate and seriously considered licking it (I showed restraint... barely). Everything feels fresh, made-from-scratch, and served with genuine pride. Portions are generous, prices are shockingly fair for the quality, and the wine list has some lovely Italian selections by the glass. Viola's isn't just a restaurant - it's the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit. If you're anywhere near St. Augustine, do yourself a favor and go. We'll be back sooner than later (probably next weekend, let's be honest). Thank you, Viola's, for an unforgettable meal! read more

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Went to Violas on Sunday. Was able to make a last minute reservation. Stated with the bruschetta which was good and then ordered the special of seafood and saffron risotto. My wife ordered the cod in a Mediterranean sauce. They both were very good. Our server kept checking on us and did a great job. read more

Violas - Seafood with saffron risotto - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Place was odd. We had the pizza. Only available in thin crust. It was more like a tortilla Pizza. The selection of pre made pizza was odd. I had pepperoni and katalama olives. I thought that the menu was limited and expensive. read more

Lauren was excellent! Great customer service. Even better food. Four of us had different meals. All were delicious. Plenty of food. Garlic bread was tasty! Lots of seafood and Italian food options. We were not disappointed on our first visit. This would be a regular spot if we lived in the area. Highly recommended! Fun little place. Friendly staff. read more

Violas - Three top setting - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Great food, great staff. I have always had great experiences when visiting Violas. The atmosphere is great, the staff are attentive, and the food is delicious. Try them, you will not be disappointed! read more

Initially told a 45 minute wait but she'd get us a drink if we wanted to wait. We agreed... she brought us a drink and within 5 minutes said, there's a seat at the bar if you want to sit there! We took her up on that - and ended up paying for our drinks ourselves since we didn't wait. But the bartender was pleasant, the food was plentiful, and very good. We'd return. read more

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If I could give a zero star, I would give it. Absolutely TERRIBLE!!!! My best friend in the world went in to support a local restaurant that is right across the street from my friend's condo. My friend has defended Deborah, the owner, FOR YEARS against people who have said that she is extremely RUDE. My friend was tired and had a long day and was asked to leave because it wasn't "a good look for the restaurant"!!! Are you kidding me???? My friend is the kindest and most respectable person in the world....and she and her friend left WITHOUT getting their food THAT THEY PAID FOR....What kind of person owns this restaurant????? Who does that??? Please do not support!!!! And I don't ever leave a bad review ...ever!! I always give grace but Deborah doesn't deserve it in this case. Blatant rudeness! read more

Came to the city for a weekend trip. Didn't feel like cooking so used Yelp to find the best shop around. Viola's id a very cute quaint restaurant. We ordered a supreme pizza to go. We showed up a little late but our food was still hot. Even really good the next day for leftovers. Perfect topping to cheese ratio. And crispy crust. read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem! We had a reservation and the hostess was quick to seat us. Our waitress was incredible and had a great attitude that immediately brought a smile to my face! Our food was amazing and very fresh, although a little lacking in seasoning for my taste but I just have different tasebuds. Nonetheless, the food was delicious and I was able to finish my chicken piccata in one sitting without feeling sick (as pasta usually makes me a bit tired). The fish was fresh and cooked to perfection however the vegetables were a bit plain tasting in comparison. The restaurant was small but had ample space with dim ambient lighting. The music was a tad louder than the average restaurant so I had to repeat myself a few times but it wasnt that much of an issue. If im ever in town, Id visit violas again :) read more

Violas - Chicken Piccata and Branzino fish special - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Violas is a hidden gem with great Italian food and friendly service. We stopped in for a late lunch/ early dinner yesterday after a day at the beach. We were impressed with the quality and flavor of the food, and service. For appetizers we had the mozzarella stick and toasted ravioli. Both were tasty and not greasy at all. Lobster bisques warmed us since we ran into Violas from a torrential FL afternoon downpour (we arrived a tad drenched from rain). For entrees, our table of 3 had Shrimps and Grits (grits were more like polenta, fried into triangle wedges and topped with a delicious sauce and shrimp), Lasagna, and Chicken Marsala. The wait staffs were attentive, removing plate and refilling our water glasses throughout our meal. Portions and price were extremely reasonable for what we ordered. We will be returning again given how memorable the meal. We were too full to enjoy their desserts on this visit but want to return to try their lava cake, tiramisu, and fried cheesecake. There is a lack of delicious offerings in the area based on our many experiences of "meh", so-so, meals that did not prompt repeat business to the other restaurants in the area. This is why Violas was such an unexpected find for us. I hesitate writing this reviews cause I did not want to spoil this hidden gem with crowds but it was because of the rating in Yelp and the previous reviews that made me want to share our Violas experience. See you at Violas soon! read more

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Lovely and friendly place. Nicely decorated and cozy. My husband got a pasta dish and raved about it. Full of seafood flavor and pasta cooked perfectly. I chose the pizza because I was really dying for a nice fresh pizza. Unfortunately, for me, the dough was extremely dry. As someone who makes their own dough and cooks with a pizza oven, I know there's a fine line between a dry dough and a dough that has some moisture to it and crunch when baked in a high heat oven. Sauce was good, cheese and herbs were generous, it just definitely needed some finesse with their dough. I would go back next time I'm in the area and I would stick with a nice pasta dish. read more

Violas has been my go to Italian restaurant in St. Augustine for years. They take reservations which is really nice especially during busy seasons. They have a nice wine selection. Try the Barbera, Scarpetta. Start with the arranchinis. Crispy and cheesy. Chicken Marsala and Spicy Seafood Fra Diablo are excellent entree choices. Hostess and servers are welcoming and helpful! read more

After meeting friends and arriving early for a 5:30pm reservation, we were greeted by a nice young man and then our waitress, Cindy F. Showed us to the table. The entire night we were rushed. We've frequented Violas for over 10 years and tonight is, I hope, an outlier. We had finished dinner at 6:30, no line of people and bar was half empty. Several empty tables in the Dining room as well. We paid our bill and were finishing wine when the waitress told us her next reservation was in 10 minutes basically asking us to leave. Very rude and disappointing read more

We've passed Violas many times heading to route 206. After checking Yelp, we decided to stop for an early meal on a Sunday afternoon. There is parking on site. We were greeted by the hostess and were seated. The interior is quite lovely. We ordered Chardonnay and a Merlot, Lobster Bisques, and a 16" meat pizza. Everything was quite good. We even had 3 pieces of Pie to take home. It was a relaxing time at Violas and will definitely return. read more

Everything about this place is amazing. We recommend it to everybody. The food is outstanding. The service is outstanding. It's just such a great Italian restaurant that you don't get a lot from being down in Florida. Love the owners also if you're thinking about going here and having dinner, do it, you will not be disappointed. read more

Violas - The best Moscato I've ever had in my life - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Walked in with no reservation. Took us right in and the server was right on top of it. Great food, great service and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Only reason we didn't go a second time was we ran out of time. read more

We happened to find this gemon a Fri afternoon we were lucky to get two seats at the bar. We had to come back with our friends for dinner on Sun. The service is EXEMPLARY from the min you walk in to the moment you leave you get genuine smiles, warmth and care. Kudos to the owners/ mgrs for setting this kind of environment. Our server was w Lauren she was wonderful :)! Everything we ordered was delish, flavors robust and on point. We had lobster ravioli, shrimp and grits, clams w linguini and chicken Marsala (we also tried the veal picatta the Fri prior which was amazing). We love the ambiance, it's a small restaurant full of patrons but very cozy still. It's rocking full for a reason. Anyone who comes to St Augustine needs to come here! read more

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Love this! Place. The food is always great in the service is just as good. Love to go here and whenever we're visiting St. Augustine.

OMG the best veal piccata! And my husband had a Stromboli that was so big he could not finish. We were just passing thru St. A and came here based on a local bartenders recommendation. I would recommend everyone try it. VERY GOOD FOOD and excellent service! read more

Violas - Stromboli - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Violas never ever disappoints! The food is stellar, pizza is to die for. The staff is always super attentive and friendly. Make a reservation, space is limited. Highly recommend! A+++ read more

The service was great and the food was excellent! The ambiance was very pleasant. I would definitely recommend this place for a romantic dinner or just an evening out. read more

This is a restaurant in Crescent Beach on the quieter side of Anastasia Island. They have a large selection of pasta dishes but we always get the brick-oven pizzas customized with our own choice of ingredients. They have the best selection of those in town. The artichoke hearts, broccoli, roasted red peppers and eggplant are my favorites. The atmosphere is cozy with tables spread out over several rooms. read more

Food was wonderful as well as the service and ambience. We would highly recommend it however you need to plan an advance and make reservations.. read more

Just had the cheese ravioli and it was delicious also had the garlic knots those were perfect as well. read more

Violas - Cheese ravioli in vodka sauce and Garlic Knots - Small - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Food is spectacular, it's very popular hard to get a table- I liked it years ago when it was Napoli's, the prices now are accelerated. I looked at our check after we left and was charged eighteen dollars for a single glass of pinot grigio? The wine was average. I've had a great time there when I was with my spouse, I didn't think the service was the same with a small group of women friends( women who are treated well tip well).... read more

We happened to find this gemon a Fri afternoon we were lucky to get two seats at the bar. We had to come back with our friends for dinner on Sun. The service is EXEMPLARY from the min you walk in to the moment you leave you get genuine smiles, warmth and care. Kudos to the owners/mgrs for setting this kind of environment. Our server was w Lauren she was wonderful :)! Everything we ordered was delish, flavors robust and on point. We had lobster ravioli, shrimp and grits, clams w linguini and chicken Marsala ( we also tried the veal picatta the Fri prior which was amazing). We love the ambiance, it's a small restaurant full of patrons but very cozy still. It's rocking full for a reason. Anyone who comes to St Augustine needs to come here! Love. read more

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Beautiful restaurant even better food! I've been coming there for years and it has just kept improving. Thank you for the full bellies and good times! read more

Violas - Parm Crusted Mahi - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Reservations are a must but last night i got lucky and was sat after 5 min of waiting. Lava chocolate cake, lasagna, and the baked ziti were ordered. It felt fancy but not OVERLY fancy. It was nice. read more

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Awesome place! I am so happy I was able to try it, food was fresh and good. Prices were good too nothing over the top. Our waitress was great so attentive and sweet. Our appetizers were the mozarella sticks and the caprese salad. The caprese was a win for me aside from the balsamic dressing it had pesto on it! Super good accompanient. Inside it like a house vintage cuteness. I ordered a Chianti and it was delicious, food was delicous give them a try! read more

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If you are looking for a good Italian meal, look no further. I must have driven past this place a hundred times and never noticed it. What it lacks in curb appeal, it more than makes up for in flavor. The restaurant in small inside and very popular so I definitely recommend making a reservation, or grabbing food to go. I was looking for nearby Italian food that wasn't from a chain restaurant. Luckily, my husband read the reviews on Violas, and we decided to give it a try. It was a Friday night, and they were packed. Good thing they have the hidden parking lot in the back. We didn't have a reservation, which I highly recommend, but the hostess was on it! We were able to get seated but had to sit at the bar. No problems there, my friend, I enjoy a good glass of wine. Sorry fellas, no old fashioned here. They only serve beer and wine. We ordered the toasted raviolis for an appetizer, which were delicious, along with a small pizza to share. The pizza was not so small, it's a good thing we were hungry. For the main meal, I ordered chicken parmesan. I subbed penne for spaghetti and asked for vodka sauce, and it was delicious. The portions are large, and they don't skimp on the sauce. The other members of my party got fish and chips and eggplant rolletini and raved respectively about their meals as well. Sadly, I didn't have room for dessert. No worries, I will be back to right that wrong. read more

Violas - Chicken parm - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Busy on Friday night even in the pouring rain. Definitely make a reservation! Crisp, chilled large Caesar salad was lightly dressed. Scampi was served hot with tasty sauce. Garlic knots were the huge and the best part of the meal. Worth a try! read more

We arrived on time and was seated promptly. The waitress was attentive and on point, we had a full meal, appetizer, entree, and dessert. After ordering dessert and before the dessert was served our check was dropped off and quickly processed. Our dessert arrived and quickly after taking the last bite the waitress approached us and mentioned that she had others waiting for our table and asked if could move on. We didn't even get to finish the bottle of wine we purchased, we corked and took it to go. I have never been asked to move on so someone else could have the table. Just rude. Treasure Beach Homeowner read more

Middle of the road but very solid traditional Italian fare...Well prepared main plates although the special app wasn't up to expectations/bland and pricey...Overall, very good service read more

Love everything about them. 5 stars. The Pizza Margherita is the laziest god damn Marg I've ever seen. Damn I love Marg pizza and this was like saying you have a real Picasso painting and sent a bird with a crayon in his beak. One love. Margherita pizza hurt my brain. I'll keep ordering because everything else is great and positivity is key. Don't get the Margherita Pizza. Love you. read more

Went there for my 69th birthday dinner last night and let me tell you if it was socially acceptable I would've licked the last drop of juice from the clam appetizer bowl. The whole thing was so delicious. I got the lasagna and my wife got the chicken Parmesan. Both were great at a fair price and a good portion. read more

Violas - Lasagna and chicken Parmesan - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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