We were here a few months ago for my hubby's birthday, and this time we came to celebrate my son's birthday. I was definitely glad I had a reservation! I started with one of the Chardonnays, but unfortunately I didn't care for it, so I switched to a Chianti. Someone else at the table had an Old Fashioned. We ordered the baked clams, which were good, although I thought they were a little better the last time we were here. The mozzarella and tomato was delicious, and the Caesar salad was very good. We wanted to order the mussels, but unfortunately they had already run out. For our entrees, we had the shrimp with string beans, penne with prosciutto, and veal with tomatoes. Everything was very good, and we even had plenty of extras to take home. Of course, we had to have dessert for the birthday boy--a cheesecake that we all shared! Everyone was very happy with all of the selections, and we will definitely be back. It's such a fun and lively environment, which makes it a great place to celebrate a birthday or just enjoy a meal with friends and family. So if you haven't gone, take a chance and try it! read more

I went here for dinner and had a great time! Food: 6.8/10 Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 7/10 read more

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We met friends at this recommended restaurant. Bartender can make any martini you want. Friendly staff and the place feels NY style inside but on the outside its retail strip. When we arrived most of the parking spaces were coned off without cars. We parked at the end but don't know why they had so many blocked. The food portions are very big. The plates were filled with everything but pasta. I felt they could have put more pasta instead of spinach and vegetables. See the pictures and other reviews. The flavor was delicious. The pork was my favorite! Our waiter Alberto was excellent! read more

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Excellent service from our server to Augie, the manager. Even the hostess wanted to make sure we enjoyed our experience. The main dining room looks very nice, a bit elegant, except for unattractive ceiling tiles. There's a back dining room and small bar where they offer happy hour. The sound level was ideal. We had no trouble conversing and we didn't hear other tables. The food is served family style. One large salad, two entrees, and dessert were enough for our party of 4. We all liked the large shrimp in the shrimp Francesce. The muscle special was loaded with garlic. They have complimentary valet parking. At least half the tables were celebrating birthdays. read more

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This is a hidden gem in Boca Raton on Federal Highway. I could not find fault in anyway and had a most excellent experience for my birthday. From the moment we got there our table was waiting for us. Drinks were served within three minutes bread and wonderful spreads accompanied them. It's Italian family style, and the four of us ordered shrimp over wilted spinach also chicken français, pasta, à la vodka, baked clams. They offer two different sizes of dishes we chose to go for the full-size and enjoyed every bit of it without taking any home for dessert. I was presented with a flaming tiramisu and a nice course of happy birthday to me. I highly recommend this again. There was five star review from my family. Hope you have the same experience will definitely be back. read more

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While searching for a restaurant to book for my birthday dinner, I stumbled across 388 Italian. I don't know where it's been hiding all my life, but I'm glad I finally found it. It's authentic, fresh Italian food fit for a family or large group. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive, and service was amazing from start to finish. We got whole plates to share around, there were about 8 of us so these portions were perfect. We got the amatriciana capellini, chicken marsala, chicken salvatore, and baked ziti. Everything was delicious. I will definitely be back at 388 Italian to try more of the menu. read more

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I dined at 388 at the suggestion of Catherine G. The restaurant is very hip, and the food is very good. Stuffed Mushrooms were very good, as were the baked Clams. I particularly liked the Frutti di Mare platter. Service was smooth as well. I'll be back! read more

388 Italian - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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Everything at this restaurant is delicious. I've tried it all. Wonderful service. Delicious food fun atmosphere. You can't ask for more.

388 has fabulous, delicious and consistent food. We have been there several times and it has never disappointed. It can be noisy, and I hope they fix that, but it wouldn't stop us from going. Happy Hour starts at 5 and you have to get there early! read more

Excellent restaurant you can get individual dishes or large dishes for the table. Family style. We got the family style dishes for four. The prices are good to moderate there is a full bar selection. You can put in a dinner reservation ahead. read more

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Five stars is not enough for the food and service we received. We were a large party and everything went flawlessly. The portions are HUGE so order accordingly. Our server Mauritzio (sorry about the spelling) was phenomenal. Management pitched to help serve as well. Although the food is served family style, it is not just plopped down in front of you. The server actually serves the food to you. Not many pictures because we were a hungry crowd. The best baked clams I've ever eaten. The pasta pomodoro, simple but so delicious. Great for groups and special occasions. Complementary valet parking. read more

388 Italian - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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I'm one of the few who dislike 388 When I arrived the noise was so unbearable that you couldn't enjoy Your meal. Another minus is the ordering of whole or half size portions which is very confusing Will never return read more

No and no. Tacky decor, no ambiance, average food, all the old people hogging the bar and saving seats. Go back to Matteo's (I was told there's some sort of affiliation). Went once to 388 and that was enough. The hostess and some staff don't welcome you in, they're down right hostile about the seating. Yikes! read more

Awesome Italian restaurant in Boca, originally from NY! Great food, atmosphere and vibes. My kinda Italian restaurant, they serve family style which I love....little bit of this, little bit of that. I like the fact they give you bread and olive oil quickly after being seated. We had the Stuffed clams, chicken limone, veal Milanese and a pasta bolognese which were all excellent! This place is so good I made another reservation before I left. Gene the server is awesome too...great jokes Gene! read more

What a nightmare from start to finish. We heard it was Mateo's quality but boy was it so far off. The entry is in a strip mall w valet. Ok no big deal. Walk in bar was crowded so we had high hopes. Sat at a table in the front by window that faced all the dirty plates and garbage. The wine fridge also was in the front window. Ordered a cosmo. It came warm and sub par the rest of the drinks seemed ok. Bread seemed stale, baked clams were good, chopped salad was sad and flavorless tossed in a cheap dollar store bowl. Eggplant parm was so bad. Over breaded & sauce was acidic tasting. Tangy and not very good. The owner offered us gift cards to come back however we try to use it to pay the bill because we are never going back. The right thing to do would have been at least comp the drinks, we really weren't looking for a freebie. We wanted a good meal out. next time it's back to Renzos's or Mateos! Blech. read more

388 Italian - View from our table. Health violation? Prime seating? - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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The food was absolutely delicious. The staff was so kind and thoughtful, and the decor felt very comfortable. Overall this is a great place to sit down and enjoy a nice dinner. read more

The food and service were excellent, this restaurant truly has it all. Our server Albert went above and beyond, very personable and made sure we had a good meal. He made some recommendations which were spot on. The veal parmesan is the best i have ever had. It is so tender they cut it with a spoon. The fried calamari was tender and flavorful that you didn't even need to use the marinara sauce. Truly an outstanding restaurant! read more

388 Italian - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Pros- Food was delicious. Stuffed mushrooms were good Chopped salad season good Veal Marsala and rigatoni. Very good. marsala sauce was excellent. Cons- the website /app allowed me to make reservations at 430 and doesn't open until 5 so hours need to be corrected. Asked if the veal came with pasta and was told yes. Got bill and it was not included and cost $24 for the rigatoni. Not happy with misinformation. Overall was good and service (minus misinformation) was very good and attentive. read more

Best Italian food in South Florida and we've been to alot of restaurants huge,delicious portions everything was so fresh and you can tell it was all homemade our waiter Olmedo was phenomenal :)he was vey attentive to our table the whole time and very friendly/personable read more

Go with a group. We've visited twice, once with a group of 10 and once with 8. Food is served family style. 2 salads, 3 entrees, and one pasta is about the right quantity of food for 8-10 people. All the food has been five star. The waiter recommended the Chicken Salvatore last night and everyone loved it. Follow the waiter's recommendations. They cut and serve the food at your table. With wine, it was about $50 per person without appetizers or desert. But we all left full and satisfied. read more

My friend and I went for dinner the other night at 388. (Tuesday 11/4) We were greeted by Augie. I told him the place smelled amazing!!!! He told Me it was his cologne called garlic. His son waited on us and we had a lovely evening. Augie's hospitality was over the top! He made us feel like we were the only people in the room and we had been friends for a million years. We will definitely be back!! If they have the Seabass as a special, get it. It was fabulous!! read more

One thing that I really dislike is too much parmesan cheese in my baked clams oregnata. This place misses the mark for me to much...sorry but why go here when you have the other place that is superior in every single aspect. No need to mention the name of the other place 388 won't ever come close...and I knew them when they were in NY. Service was not a problem...just the quality of the food if you're going to have those prices. read more

Great family style Italian. The portions are huge, even the half portions. The Spicy Rigatoni and Grilled Chicken Parmesan are fantastic. The Frutti Di Mare is good, but filled with too much pasta. The String Beans were extremely burnt and inedible. Make sure to make a reservation before going as the restaurant is always crowded. read more

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We had family in town last week which was fun, exhausting but fun. One of the occasions was the birthday dinner at 388 for my sister-in-law. We're not strangers at 388 so it's always nice to enter a restaurant and to say hello to friends of ours. There's valet parking, at 7 PM, a filled restaurant , humming with a good beat and pretty people. . The bar was jumping ( a little noisy) we were shown to our table and quickly ordered drinks. At our table were 3 sisters who had not been together for 7 or so years, A few nephews of mine and my wife and I. So the first drink was to say hello to all etc etc etc. Great wait staff, so we then ordered dinner and it was scrumptious. Baked clams ( the best) Caesar salad for the table, 2 pasta dishes, chicken parmigiana , shrimp oregenata, and the best goes on. Some deserts followed , then it was time to roll out to our cars. On the way out we chatted with the owner who is always so nice and who runs a great restaurant. Bravo Matty ! , read more

Had dinner for Easter over, the new holiday and Matteo gave us a great table and the food was amazing as always. We ate Shrimp Luciano, Linguine w White clam sauce and Chicken Scarp. All really delicious and came out perfectly. The place was jammed and the waiter.we had knew the menu like the back of his hand. Can't wait till next time. ​ read more

This is the hidden gem.If your from New york you know this place. from the best Italian food near Aqueduct and Roslyn New York. This is the Real deal 5 stars. Family style read more

Fantastic food, great ambience, and a good value. I highly recommend this restaurant. The family portions will feed 2-3 people. The crunchy bread and bruschetta is fantastic. read more

388 Italian - Shrimp, chicken and vegetables with pasta and shrimp and spinach. - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

388 Italian Restaurant By Mr Sal exceeded my expectations. The menu has something for everyone, and every dish we ordered was full of authentic Italian flavor. The staff made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in, and the overall experience was fantastic. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving great Italian food! read more

Amazing experience at 388 Italian Restaurant By Mr Sal! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The menu has a great variety of authentic Italian dishes, and the portions are generous. The staff was friendly and attentive, making the entire dining experience even better. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Heard lots of good things about 388. Met friends on Wednesday evening for dinner. Pulling in the first 50-60 parking spaces in the entire strip mall is blocked off by private parking device including disabled spaces. Finally inside soaking wet. We sat and ordered. Salad for four was so heavily soaked in vinegar it was terrible. Ordered chicken parm for four and it was pretty good. The pasta in a blush sauce was also ordered. Sauce was very good. Pasta seriously undercooked, no almost raw. Al dente would take at least another 4 minutes. No desire for coffee or desert. A total let down. Three stars is generous. read more

if you enjoy classic Italian food, this will be your new favorite spot. The menu is comparable to the popular Matteos restaurant and serves classic Italian dishes in half and family size portions. We dined here for my grandma's birthday and ordered plenty of food for our party of 12. The service was great the entire meal and what we love the most about this restaurant is that the servers come around and serve all the food so there's no need to pass around a bunch of plates. It's not the most aesthetic restaurant in terms of design, but when the food's good, you don't really care about the aesthetics! I would say this is a great spot for celebrating occasions with family and friends and large parties. read more

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The most disgusting food. It's slop thrown on plates. We came home and threw it all up. The place has terrible decor, it's actually lacking. We will never go back or tell anyone to go. read more

Was on highway got off for food and stopped at this restaurant. Nice restaurant inside and great service! Food was family style. We had chicken scarpiello and penne vodka both were delicious! Great find! read more

As usual the service was amazing, ambience fine. But the food was phenomenal, best baked clams in Boca hands down. Pasta bolognese amazing and let's just say an amazing Napoleon. The owner came by to make sure everything was okay. My favorite never disappoints even when I takeout. read more

Wow, our first visit and we had a great time. The food was fantastic we had the country style chicken, the shrimp krak & paccheri alla chris which is veal bolognese over a homemade rigatoni style noodle we all gave that one *****. Our server Gene was fantastic. He kept us entertained with some great trivia. We will be back!!! read more

388 Italian - Paccheri alla Chris. - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

I live at a condo on a1a in Highland Beach and co-chair of our Lifestyle Committee. We hired 388 to cater. cant really say hired 388, as Jaime the general manager took over our event (after paul) and was a partner in putting together a menu to feed 127 people. It was both personal and professional, and Jaime was always reachable to go over new ideas. the food was fabulous- raves for veal marsala, and chicken franchese. The eggplant parm was the best I have ever had- New York or Florida! (just the right amount of cheese and not mushy). Bread was crusty, not soggy. if you are thinking good food, good service, good people to work with think 388. reach out and call Jaime for catering or special parties- he will treat you like you are a friend! Ciro read more

Had such a wonderful experience dining with 388. I love the Shrimp dinner with Caesar salad. Jamie was such a gracious host with arranging our seating and making us comfortable. He made our visit so extra pleasant and fun. Love the espresso martinis. We will be back soon. read more

388 Italian - Italian Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

A new family style Italian restaurant from Long island. They have a huge enclosed patio and some inside seating. The noise level on the patio made conversation between the four of almost impossible plus loud music. Portions are either 1/2 or full. Unfortunately, our server should have told us not to order 4 1/2 entrees, way too much food. They start you with a plate of Ciabatta with tomatoes and pesto. We had the baled clams for starters, portion of 6, good. For mains, we tried the Chicken Parmigiana, Eggplant Parmigiana, Shrimp Krak,( battered shrimp in a Luciano sauce with hot cherry peppers) very good and Frutti di Mare over pasta with a choice of red or white sauce (clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari , also very good. Really enjoyed the food but the noise level prevents us from returning. read more

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Awesome! Food was Great! Terrific if you have move than 6 for their Jumbo dishes!!! Shrimp parm -10 Stars Chix parm great! Veal Great! Whatever you do- don't order the Nepolione Desert unless your ready for something great! read more

A little too slick for me. They block off the free parking spaces close to the restaurant in the evening so you'll valet park. Big cool interior. Friendly staff. It's basically the same Italian recipes you get at all these "upscale" Italian restaurants. Nice place, cool atmosphere, expensive for the food. It is presenting itself as an a NY vibe but as a lifelong New Yorker I couldn't buy into it. read more