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2 years ago

Food is great. Cauliflower crust pizza! Service order was ready when we went in. Ambiance looks nice to eat in I have only done take away. read more

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Michelle P.

10 months ago

One recommendation - order at the counter. Last time we ate in - first time there it was awesome. This time ordered online - cook a LITTLE lighter became give me a RAW pizza, extra cheese became gross amount of cheese and not cooked - so really ew. One look and no one who is experienced would consider that a pizza you would hand someone who said a little lighter (based on how dark their slices are cooked) we will try again next visit. read more

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Shelley R.

1 year ago

The best eggplant parmesan ever! Wish they didn't put it on top of spaghetti. Would be better to put the spaghetti on the side so one could really appreciate the wonderful creamy eggplant. Too bad we don't live closer or we would be here daily! Also the eggplant parmesan meal is enough for 3 people. Otherwise plan on taking 1/2 home. read more

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Tammy C.

2 years ago

Cassie Was the greatest! Pizza was robust. Lots of toppings. Crust was thin and crunchy! Fabulous experience. St Augustine Best Pizza! If you're visiting this is a must have! Thank you! TCastagnoli! We will be back! read more

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Lou D.

1 year ago

I ordered lasagna and the peanut butter pie. Both were outstanding! Delicious, generous portions and reasonably priced. I'll return when I'm back in Saint Augustine for sure. Cheers to the chef and friendly staff! read more

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gloria m.

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1 year ago

Great NY style foldable pizza! Small cozy venue. Good prices and very good pizza! Service is friendly and very efficient.

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Stephanie S.

2 years ago

When I say amazing... I mean amazing it the my most favorite pizza I ever had. We live in central Florida and I can tell you I will definitely be back. I try pizza everywhere and this if 100% the best in st Augustine read more

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paul c.

1 year ago

Service was great, food was better. Great hidden gem! Recommend for everyone!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Lynda U.

1 year ago

We went for the first time, cute place, service great the server was helpful with our picks. The pizza is delicious, if you like spice the Datil sauce on the wings are sweet and the spice is great!! Garlic knots are really good not to much garlic which was perfect for us. Loved the place and definitely will be back. read more

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Janice F.

1 year ago

Food was good. Slow service as only 1 waitress but she did well. Always cold in this place/no matter the time of year.

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Kendell B.

11 months ago

It was good really good but we ordered two pizzas and some cheese bread and mozzarella sticks and when we ate the mozzarella sticks there was no cheese in the middle read more

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Emily M.

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4 years ago

One of our favorite places to eat. We had guests from out of town that were in the mood for pizza. We got the antipasto salad, the large pizza with half pepperoni and half mushroom well done and the garlic knots. Everything was excellent! The service is always great here! We didn't save any room for dessert. I highly recommend this awesome pizza place. read more

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Robert A.

2 years ago

Absolutely the best pizza in St Augustine hands down. I will definitely be back. It's a good value to boot.

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Sam C.

2 years ago

The Woman who answered the phone was very rude and unprofessional. My family and I have been ordering and coming here for decades! I called asking about hours and got told "nope, merry Christmas. Bye." And was hung up on. Sad to think they would let someone like her represent their restaurant :( read more

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Alycia M.

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This is a family favorite pizza location in the heart of St Augustine. They are very small, but so worth it if there is ever a wait! The staff is always phenomenal and the food is amazing. We always find time to stop here when we are in the area! read more

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Adelheid P.

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3 years ago

This place is a bit away from the busy St. Augustine downtown/Castillo De San Marcos area. It's a 10- minute walk and about 0.5 miles from the crowd. It's a great NY-styled pizza place. They sell pizzas by the slice and are huge too! Their salads are bigger than a regular salad at any place. They also have spaghetti and pasta dishes. My son loved their marinara sauce. We didn't order any desserts because we were stuffed from the food. They also hace a small market attached to the restaurant with a to-go area. The service was quick, ordering + eating took us about 40-45 minutes. Staff were very nice! read more

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Gail C.

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Let the adventure begin.......We drove out to St. Augustine on a beautiful Saturday afternoon after being told a few weeks ago from a genuinely nice couple who sat next to us at Jax Fish Fry that Carmelo's has some of the best dishes and great pizza. We took their advice. Wow...they were right! I just wish I got her name so I can express my thanks! :). We are always up for what's really good near or far especially after a long week of many early Monday morning flights (husband) and working at home (me). This cute restaurant is tucked in a corner next to a gas station and not far from Georgie's Diner. I will say St. Augustine is always beautiful and stays busy with tourists especially on a nice spring day. We came at the right time at 4:00 as seating was tight and got lucky with the table booth as that was the only one available. I always say it's a very good sign when the house is full! :) The ingredients/homestyle sauce to the meat lover's supreme pizza and baked ziti were beyond excellent.... This is the "D' Best" pizza I have ever had! I will honestly say I am not even a big fan of pizza/ziti or spaghetti as I got older because I haven't found a place I really truly like. Lol. I believe we found it...yes! Far drive to pick up and go back home on Racetrack Rd traveling on US1. It was a 25 minute drive. I will definitely add this nice establishment to my "favorite places" drawer list when pizza and Italian dishes comes to mind and just dine in. We started out with the fried mushrooms as an appetizer; very good! Homemade ranch to go along with it, just right-not strange or salty at all. Baked ziti came out next and the best sauce I have ever had. Pizza came last, nice, gooey cheese and warm. Ohhh it was L-O-V-E for me! The crust wasn't too thick or too thin. I was already overwhelmed and full after sampling the fried mushrooms and baked ziti. Lol. We packed it all up to eat the next day. Still good too! Highly recommend! Great menu. Lovely experience. Left full but happy. Will definitely be back to try other Italian dishes and to make room for tiramisu or carrot cake as we were definitely too full to even consider a slice "to go". read more

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Carmelo's - BEST pizza I have ever had. OH-em-gee this was exceptionally good! Yes! Highly recommend. - Pizza Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Trevor M.

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While in St.Augustine my father in law turned us on to this place and I'm a huge fan of great pizza. Now you may pass by this place if you weren't looking for it. Connected to a gas station, the inside is quite large with out door seating available. Now, pizza is their main thing but the menu is pretty large, a lot of bar food. However I came for the pizza. They have a great deal of 2 slices and a drink for 6 dollars, which you can't beat. I got the pepperoni and a Sicilian slice. The pepperoni was fantastic, great cheese, pepperoni was fresh, small crunch but not over cooked. Not a lot of grease, and the crust was the best part, not doughy, good crunch, great balance of crunch and dough. The Sicilian was fantastic too, good flavor, cheese was perfect. Overall, a great place to stop by and get really good pizza. read more

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D. R.

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3 years ago

LOVE THIS PIZZA! We got the Carmelo's Supreme and it lived up to its name! Staff was super nice although really busy. Pizza crust was perfection. There are not many tables but there is a bar and a smaller group of tables inside the marketplace where one can order pizza by the slice. We will be back and will recommend it to other pizza lovers. read more

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Linda H.

2 years ago

The sausage, bacon & artichoke hearts calzone was delicious! The antipasto salad is very good!

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Barry B.

2 years ago

Everything is excellent from the mozzarella sticks to the calzones to the pizza and subs. Prices are reasonable. Plenty of seating. Easy access and free parking. read more

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April K.

1 year ago

While on vacation in St Augustine we stopped at the gas station and noticed that there was a restaurant inside. While we weren't ready to eat we looked at the menu and asked a couple at a table how the pizza was. They stated "The best in town". So we decided to try it a couple days later. They were not wrong. The pizza was fantastic and the staff was courteous and professional. Our advice: Always ask local residents were the best food is. read more

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Noaa B.

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My dad decided to choose this place for dinner since he was craving pizza and it was closer to our hotel. The service was prompt and kind. We decided to order the insalata mista salad with olives, artichokes, peppers, onions, greens, feta and tomatoes. We ordered Italian dressing. For whatever reason, they brought us 2 dressing containers and charged us for one. We didn't even finish half of one and only noticed on the check at the end. Nonetheless, it was only 75 cents extra so we didn't say anything about it. The salad was really tasty. My dad and I ordered the pizza 16" called Ortolana pizza but with only half the pie with sausage as Im vegetarian. It comes with mushrooms, spinach, roasted red peppers, ricotta cheese, Italian sausage and sliced tomatoes. I don't think the mushrooms were fresh but the flavor was pretty good and the dough was nice and thin. Overall quite tasty. The servers were all nice. At the end, it took a while to get our check. Fairly tasty in a surprising place. read more

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Lauren S.

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I only had their pizza once or twice but have also stopped in the gas station part of the store. My most recent trip here was for the gas station/convenience store part to purchase lottery tickets for hubs on his birthday. The aroma of pizza was definitely a turn on and had me tempted but we had a big dinner planned. Our first time here, we ordered pizza to go, right as we were leaving town. Someone had highly recommended this place to us so I wanted to see if it compared to my NYC pizza. It was so long ago so I cannot remember exactly what I picked up. I want to say pepperoni for hubs and I believe I ordered a broccoli and chicken slice. I do remember it being pretty decent. Everything in town closes early and Carmelo's is open later than many restaurants but still closes at 10pm/11pm. The service is quick. The staff were not bubbly but I did not sit down in the restaurant so that may be a different experience. I do believe they have table service as well. read more

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Chris L.

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3 years ago

Went for a pizza pie after the distillery tour. Great pairing opportunity actually but I digress. Kept it basic and ordered the 16" large cheese with extra sauce. Got waters cuz I had fire in my veins that needed expelling. Service was fast and friendly. Pizza came in short order nice and hot with tasty gooey cheese. Here's the deets: Cheese - gooey and tasty. Could have used maybe a bit more but that's what extra cheese is for right? Sauce - had a nice tang but not too much to overpower Crust - a little bit of crisp and no bubbles to ruin it. Liked it Cook - we asked for it a bit lightly cooked and it was. No burned areas Atmosphere - it's next to a gas station so don't take anyone on a first date here. On that note in the gas station you can buy the same pizza as well. Bears investigation read more

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Mark M.

2 years ago

Ever since the horrible 1 2 3 Burger decided to betray me and stop serving pizza CARMELOS has now become my favorite Pizza place in the entire tri-state area. They don't hold back on the ingredients and the crust is to die for! Do yourself a favor go to Carmelo's . The pizza is great and they wont betray you! read more

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Hayli Z.

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My friend and I stopped in because we were craving a slice of deep dish pizza, there were only a couple people when we came in and after ordering, we were told they were out of the slices of Sicilian. No big deal, we got different flavors. Now it was getting packed, and after waiting a while, we noticed other people who came in after us were getting their food. Finally our food comes and they forgot my friends order of Mozzarella sticks, I brought it up and server apologized and offered to put the order in but take it off the receipt, which was nice, but because we had already waited so long my friend said it was fine to just cancel them off the order. The pizza was ok, I like the thin crust with the sandy bottom, but it was a little greasy. The veggie sandwich,.which I was glad they offered, had grilled eggplant and zucchini, tomatoes, pesto, and provolone, and because of those veggies, the sandwich was very watery. Despite the pesto, it also didn't have much flavor. I would love to come back to try the eggplant parm or actually get a slice of the deep dish to try it out, but would probably get it to-go so I wouldn't have to deal with the wait again. read more

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Cecelia H.

1 year ago

Our go to; best pizza in St Augustine! We do counter service, then eat out on the patio!

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Robert F.

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Okay yeah open in the box this looks like a pretty good football style pizza. Picking it up not swampy at all little bit of Grease she's good. Nice undercarriage. Take a minute it'll melt your face off when it comes out of the oven. One bite everyone knows the rules. nom nom nom Okay good got a little New York style to it just the right amount of pepperoni I'd have to give it a aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. 7.7 read more

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Kathy O.

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We stopped in quickly for refreshments and the restrooms. On a busy corner, this place has a Convenience store with fuel and lots of choices for food including the delicious smelling pizza. There is a restaurant as well. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely return when we come back through. read more

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Tiffy D.

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I have to, once again, give Carmelo's a 5 out of 5! We went there this last Saturday and my husband left his debit card. We live about an hr away one way. They were kind enough to mail it to us and we got it the next day! Can't speak great enough about this place! read more

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Emari Leigh E.

2 years ago

Amazing New York style pizza, Hidden gem of St Augustine, Close to downtown. Do not let the fact that it is attached to a gas station stop you from going. https://maps.app.goo.gl/cPD36F77aqd7g5CG7 read more

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A large slightly tipsy group of us walked down to grab some grub together after a Yelp event at the Distillery. I can say that our server had the patience of a saint dealing with this group. We had two pies and some appetizers shared among all of us, and I can say that everything we had was piping hot and totally yum! My fave was the deluxe pizza with its plentiful veggies and stringy cheese perfection. I know where to head to get some delish pizza when ever I visit the distillery and the winery read more

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Brigitte M.

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In town for the 4th of July holiday weekend; we almost always order pizza for delivery for our first night in a hotel and we always try to go with local places. Due to the proximity of this place from where we were staying, we went with Carmelo's (I think we had pizza from this place on an earlier visit). In any case, the wings were good and my husband enjoyed his stromboli, but my slice of pizza left a lot to be desired. Usually, when I order a veggie pizza, the items are cooked into the pizza, not simply thrown on the pizza after it is done; first time seeing this! It seemed as well that the cheese on my pizza was a bit overcooked, almost like they warmed it over??? Also, the veggies were very limp (lukewarm and not crunchy). Don't think we will visit this place again. read more

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Deb C.

3 years ago

Awesome Great pizza and great service Best pizza I've had in months Sat outside and it was nice read more

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Robert C.

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Stopped in for dinner when most places were closed. Thank you for staying open past 9:00 PM! Had the garlic cheesy bread, antipasto salad snd their supreme pizza. Lots of food and everything was excellent. The salad stands out b/c of the meats. Tasty and plentiful. Service was excellent too. Can't wait to try something else on the menu. read more

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Kathy C.

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Super yummy pizza love the flaky crust. Ordered a slice of the supreme and it was perfect. Waitresses were great and were always making sure you were good. read more

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146 King St
St. Augustine, FL 32084
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Hours

What time does Carmelo's open?

Carmelo's opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Carmelo's close?

Carmelo's closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Carmelo's closes at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Carmelo's take credit cards?

Yes, Carmelo's takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Carmelo's have catering options?

Yes, Carmelo's does have catering options.

Does Carmelo's have a happy hour?

No, Carmelo's does not have a happy hour.

Does Carmelo's serve alcohol?

Yes, Carmelo's serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Carmelo's allow dogs?

Yes, Carmelo's allows dogs.

Does Carmelo's have TVs?

Yes, Carmelo's has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Carmelo's have bike parking?

Yes, Carmelo's has bike parking.

Does Carmelo's have outdoor seating?

Yes, Carmelo's has outdoor seating options.

Does Carmelo's have parking?

Yes, Carmelo's has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Carmelo's have free WiFi?

Yes, Carmelo's has free WiFi.

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4.1 mi

Absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish. The food and service were nothing short of…read moreoutstanding--easily some of the best Italian food I've ever had. The mozzarella was incredibly fresh and flavorful, and the Capelli was perfection--balanced, rich, and clearly made with care and skill. We were visiting for Christmas, and the holiday specials took things to another level. The seafood lasagna was decadent without being heavy, and the seven fish stew was deep, comforting, and packed with flavor--exactly what you hope for during the holidays. Service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which made the entire experience even better. This place doesn't just serve great food--it delivers a memorable experience. Highly recommend. If you're even considering it, go.

Ambiance: There is both indoor and outdoor seating available, making this a good option for larger…read moregroups or families with kids. The interior wasn't my favorite; the aesthetic didn't really read as Italian to me and leaned more modern. The tables and seating felt a bit on the cheaper side. We went on a Friday around 7:30 pm, and it was surprisingly quiet inside. Drinks: I ordered a sangria, which wasn't my favorite. It tasted on the weaker side. Food: I ordered the gnocchi. It was a bit rubbery and not as soft or potato-forward as I prefer. It reminded me more of store-bought gnocchi than homemade. That said, the portion size felt fair for the price. Location: The restaurant is located on the St. Augustine Beach barrier island, which is convenient if you're staying nearby and don't want to head into historic downtown for dinner. It was in a slightly odd spot within a business complex, with condos located above. Service: Good. Overall: It's fine for convenience, but not a place I'd suggest to someone visiting St. Augustine and looking for standout dinner spots.

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The manza.

Casa Benedetto's Italian Caffe

4.1(226 reviews)

6.9 mi

This is a small family-owned cafe serving authentic Sicilian cuisine. We dropped in one afternoon…read morebetween the lunch and dinner rush and had a lovely meal. The restaurant is adorable, featuring memorabilia from the family's original restaurant and family photographs. Our server was excellent. I started by treating myself to a lovely bottle of wine. Sometimes dry rosé is a bit hard to find, but the Fuedo Disisa was excellent. While we waited for our meals to be prepared, we enjoyed a basket of soft, warm bread with herb garlic butter. It was like having dessert first! My husband ordered angel hair spaghetti with marinara sauce. He really enjoyed it. I ordered chicken Marsala. Both dishes were excellent. The Marsala sauce was so flavorful, plenty of mushrooms, and is served with your choice of pasta--I had penne. The entrees were both plentiful portions and we had enough to take home for another meal. We saved room for dessert. My husband had the chocolate cake and I had the Italian cheesecake which is made from ricotta cheese. It was creamy and delicious, and I enjoyed it with an excellent cup of coffee. Highly recommend this lovely family restaurant, a favorite of the locals in St. Augustine.

Found this place on a whim while passing by and oh my goodness was it a hidden gem. I can't…read morerecommend it enough. Not only is it super cute and the staff are so friendly, the food is excellent. The cream of mushroom soup was delicious. We ordered the eggplant parm as our entrees and it was one of the better ones we've had. And the eggplant spread that they served us with our bread was out of this world.

Restaurant view

Perfect cappuccinos and beautiful cannolis

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Lunch portion Eggplant Parmesan with angel hair pasta

Violas

4.2(537 reviews)

8.5 mi

Lunch at Violas. Friendly staff great food. Good size portions- yep we have leftovers…read more 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.

Earlier than normal, and quite honestly the perfect time for an early table…read more 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!

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Sogno Restaurant

4.1(71 reviews)

1.8 mi

Ate here this month. Superb experience. Service was top notch from the moment we arrived. The food…read morewas great. Chicken Parmesan was thick tasty and massive. The shrimp scampi was delicious. Super place. Highly recommended

This was our first visit, and while the ambiance and service were both pleasant, the food…read moreunfortunately did not live up to expectations, and we probably won't return based on this experience. The atmosphere felt inviting and our server was attentive, but the dishes themselves were underwhelming for the price point. The Arancini, crab cakes, and bolognese all lacked depth of flavor and seasoning, and none offered the layered, memorable taste you would expect from a restaurant in this price range. Presentation could also be improved to better match the upscale positioning. Based on the overall lack of flavor in the meal, we decided to skip the $12 dessert. The check was difficult to justify considering the disappointing food quality. Here is what we ordered: 2 glasses of prosecco - $12 ea Still bottled water - $9 Arancini - $16 Beet Salad - $18 Crab cakes with Orzo, kale and squash - $48 Bolognese with pancetta and prosciutto - $38 Total with tip: $200! The ambiance and service show potential, and we truly hope the food quality improves so this restaurant can reach the same level as the many wonderful dining options nearby: The Purple Olive, Llama, Blackfly, Bea's, and The Black Molly Grill.

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Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - St Augustine

4.1(140 reviews)

1.9 mi

Take out Chicken Piccata was the best ever!!! I have not been able to eat much lately but I cleaned…read moremy plate--it was so good!

Never had a disappointing meal here! The Caesar salad is perfection. The spaghetti and meatballs…read moreare perfect. Lasagna cannot be beat. Honestly, I've never had better rolls in my life. Hands down and over and over again, 11/10 experience, start to finish.