Catullo's is phenomenal Italian. Probably the best in Jacksonville, if not all north Florida. Catullo's would rival even some of the top Italian restaurants in south Florida. Not only am I quite picky, I'm also Italian, and Catullo's absolutely gets it right. No corners are cut here as everything is made with quality and care. I HIGHLY recommend the lemon mascarpone cake. It is absolutely insanely delicious and reminds me of being back on the Amalfi coast. The meatball appetizer is also something truly special. Last time I went I had the scallop lemon pasta and it was perfect. Everything I've had is so good at Catullo's that merely writing this review is making me hungry! The restaurant is always busy, so show up early, but they treat every party with a personal experience. It's a small spot in a strip mall, and the inside has a fun sort of New York Italian American theme. read more

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I recently dined here with my wife, while visiting my son. We are from the north east and are used to great Italian food. Well, I have to say that this restaurant can compete with the best in NYC, New Haven, and Providence or Boston! First and foremost, the service was top notch. The attentiveness and efficiency of our waiter was the best, but to top it off, 2 of the owners each came to the table to check on things. This is something that stands out today. I love it. The atmosphere was comfortable yet refined and the place is very clean. The dim lighting is a point that my wife appreciates in a restaurant setting, but our seats were probably the least lit, (our backs to the front window) and our old eyes needed our phone lights to read the menu, haha. The Arancini was perfect and we loved the marinara. My veal dish was magnificent with it's perfectly cooked, large and very tender cutlet. My wife fully enjoyed the Pappardelle con Vongole nero and I thought it was phenomenal. We can't wait to visit the best Italian restaurant in JAX again, when we return in October. read more

This was only my second visit to Catullo's. It's been about 4.5 years. The first time the food was very good! I had the Sunday Supper. But this time, it was AMAZING! I had heard about the Pear Fiocchi and decided to give it a try. OH MY WORD! The balance of sweet, savory and salty is just perfect! Wasn't sure if I'd like the mix of Gorgonzola and goat cheese but it really is one of the most delicious Alfredo type sauces I've had. And I really loved that it was not over sauced. The crispy bits of Prosciutto di Parma were the best topping! My hubby and I sat at the bar. He had the clams and being a bit of a clam snob, he really enjoyed his dish! This is a busy little place but worth the wait. It's not crazy loud even though it's a small, intimate, busy restaurant. Mark and Ryan were so attentive and friendly. If you haven't been, you really should go. Sit at the bar! Make new friends! read more

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My sister and I a night away from the kiddos while our husbands had them, so we decided to head over to Catullo's. I was a little nervous going so late (it was around 5:30pm on a Saturday), but luckily when I walked in they had a table for two, so we were seated immediately. The location is cozy. All tables were occupied and the bar was full, too! We were quickly given water and handed menus. I almost never look at their menu because I always get the same thing. After looking at their specials and the menu, my sister and I decided on what we were going to get. Our server was super nice and friendly. We ordered the rice balls for our appetizer. This is always my favorite. Then we both ordered the same entree: pear fiocchi. Our rice balls came out hot. You get two large rice balls to share. I love the creaminess of cheese and the rice, paired with the sauce and the crunch of the breading of the rice balls. They were delicious. Then came out our entrees. I always like to savor my pear fiocchi. The sweet pears paired with the creaminess of the sauce and saltiness of the prosciutto is beyond delicious. They also offer you bread, which reminds me of the Italian bread I get up home in NY. Everything was delicious. We will be back! read more

This is my 3rd time here and I ALWAYS look forward to coming here. I live in California and always talk about this place to everyone I know. Not only are they welcoming but it's just a great atmosphere! I always start out with the spiced meatballs with garlic sauce as it just sets the tone. I was able to try their banana pear foicchi with sausage and my was that simply amazing! Great place to go if you're in the area and looking forward to my next visit! Well done Catullo's read more

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Such a lovely restaurant (if you can get a table!). Catullo's is one of my husband's favorite restaurants in Jax and for good reason. Their creative and delicious meals always leave a lasting impression and rotating menu keeps us on our toes. Some of our favorites are the arancini and shrimp fra diavalo, which lucky for us has earned a permanent spot on their menu. They do not take reservations and consistently have a wait if you don't arrive early, but allow people to sit outside with a glass of wine while they wait. Our waiter, Ryan, gave us great recommendations on our latest visit and the scallop lemon pasta was incredible. Something to note, they usually put their own spin on classic Italian dishes, so what you order might not be what you're used to, but is sure to be delicious! read more

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Catullo's Italian restaurant made a strong first impression, just not the kind you hope for. The moment I stepped inside, the room was dimly lit and filled with a heavy, pungent cheese smell that hit like a wall. I'm all for a good stinky cheese, but this was intense enough to distract from the meal before it even started. The scallops and veal arrived looking like they belonged in a magazine spread. Sadly, the flavors didn't follow through. The scallops were tough and dry on the outside, with a passable interior, but they were so underseasoned they didn't bring anything exciting to the plate. The veal had a strange, almost oily aftertaste that made it hard to enjoy. read more

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Ok, so this is clearly one of my favorite Italian restaurants! It was so good. This time I got the special. Ragu d'antra. It's delicious! It's duck. And I loved it. Hopefully it comes back because I will definitely be there for it. The service was great. read more

Catullo’s Italian - Ragu d'antra special - Wine Bars Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Long wait, but it was a Saturday night in a fairly popular restaurant. The service was very attentive, ensuring our glasses were full and we had everything we needed. I had the lasagna, which I would say was pretty ok. Didn't exceed my expectations, it just tasted like lasagna. My mom got the creamy pesto chicken and it tasted delicious. Would definitely have gotten that in the future. Not a bad experience. Family enjoyed themselves and we had a decent meal. read more

Everything from the food to the service is unreal. Some of the best we have ever had.

The reason there is always a line is because this restaurant is top-of-the-line. The originality of their dishes mixed with the stunning flavor combinations make this restaurant a true standout in town. Never a bad experience. read more

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Best Italian food in town! Family run business, so all the wait staff are in the family. They are such characters, very charming, and very entertaining. Great service start to finish. Seating is limited so there is a line sometimes, but definitely worth it! All the food is fresh and tasty! read more

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Such a "hole in the wall" gem of an Italian place here in Jax. The pasta was delicious and the service was excellent - you can tell they truly care about the full dining experience. I don't believe they take reservations and the line gets busy quick, we get there right around opening hours. Can't wait to go back! read more

We love Catullo's gotta get there early quaint place w wonderful staff and delicious Italian food.

My wife and I came in last night for an early dinner. We were a bit worried about the popularity of the restaurant and the fact we couldn't make a reservation but it wasn't an issue at 5PM. The service was very good. Our water cups stayed full all visit with a half dozen visits by the wait staff. Our server was very attentive and nice. We also found the atmosphere nicer than what I had expected from photos. Lighting was dim by design and there was some music somewhere playing The spiced meatballs with garlic sauce were okay. Ours came out a bit small and a tad too crispy. The sauce was very good though. I ordered the sausage and peppers which were really good. I was a little worried that the portion size would be small, but I found the meal hearty. My wife ordered the pear fiocchi which had a wonderful flavor. She was stuffed. Overall, I found our meal very good. Pricing seems to have increased about 20% over prices listed in the photos, but the quality was very high. I found the overall cost fine considering how good the dishes were. read more

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The food was good but not as wonderful as were led to believe. The place was packed and service was good but undistinguished. The tables were really close together - which did not help. Would we return? Sure. But we certainly would not make a priority of it. read more

Really enjoyed my time here. I have been here around half a dozen times and am never disappointed. They have an amazing story and in my opinion, the best service in Jacksonville. read more

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Amazing experience! Great food and ambience. Great service as well quick and friendly servers. Best arancini balls I've ever had plus the pasta dishes were so fresh the shrimp was delightful. Both sauces were great the Catullus sauce is creamy and light and the roast is citrusy bright and creamy. The Italian margarita was very good! The wine selection also good. Has the Sangiovese that the server recommended was very nice. Will definitely return. read more

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Food was amazing and the service was great! We had the Calabrian chili risotto with scallops, rigatoni pasta and Arancini balls which were amazing. The ambiance is very nice and homey. read more

Definitely one of my favorite Italian spots in Jax! Our server today recommended the scallops with a Calabrian chilli risotto and these were the best scallops I've had in Jacksonville! We also got the arancini with had a layer of goat cheese in it, a very unique taste profile and it tasted delicious! The shrimp rosato was also great! It tastes similar to a vodka sauce. The ambiance of the restaurant is perfect for a date night or a cozy upscale meal with family/friends. They only have a $15 corkage fee too which is great if you want to bring your own wine like we did. read more

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Lovely cozy and intimate ambiance with warm welcoming service. No reservations but wait flew by! They have benches outside. The pasta sauce was extremely flavorful and they have lots of options and specials. Would love to go back and try more! We got the arancini which had plentiful goat cheese on the inside which was a nice surprise and I got the pasta with scallops, lemon olive oil and a hint of truffle suave. read more

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I was alone, sat at the bar. Gotta say I liked it from the time I waked in. Very small, very Italianesk. Friendly service from the start. Homemade Italian bread. Beer and wine only. So, sadly, no Campari. Small kitchen, small friendly seating, huge flavors! You definitely will not regret making this your spot for Italian Cuisine in north east Jacksonville and Jax Beach. They even offer purse hooks to the Ladies. Did I mention their pricing is great?$$ read more

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Absolutely incredible as always! THE best Italian in Jacksonville/ St. Augustine. The pear fiocchi is probably one of the best dishes I've ever had. It is amazing!! Their arancini is also some of the best I've ever had! You can't go wrong with any dish here. Everything is fresh and delicious. The service is quick, despite how busy it gets. The place is very minimal, not to take away from the delicious meals they are serving! Be prepared to wait on the weekends but it is worth it! read more

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This is single-handedly the best Italian place in Florida, anyone you ask from Jacksonville will tell you this is the place to go and they are 100% correct. Catullos is so good that I come here at least once a month. The staff treats you like a family member as well. read more

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Been a few time always got the pear fiocchi and it's great. Sat at the bar last night got the duck on recommendation from the bar tender (Chris?). Fantastic food and excellent service at the bar 10/10. Pistachio cake was bussin as well. read more

As always 5/5 service, taste, experience. We went on Saturday around 7 with a group of 6 people, waited about 30 mins and then enjoyed this stellar meal. No problem waiting as you can order a drink to have outside. We found out this trip you can ask for butter and olive oil to go with the bread- game changer. Highly recommend!! read more

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Catullo's is amazing. The Pear Fiocchi and the burrata are my go to dishes. Love love going here. They don't take reservations, so if you don't want to wait, I'd recommend making early dinner plans and waiting for them to open. It's an ideal dinner date spot. read more

Food is always fresh and tasty. Large variety of unusual dishes are available. The service is attentive without being overwhelming. read more

WOW. The pear fiocchi was so good. It was the best pasta dish I have ever had. Service was great. Food was excellent. Hands down my favorite Italian restaurant. read more

Great service by a plentiful wait staff, never had to want or wait for anything. Best Italian food I've had at a restaurant here in Jacksonville. Serving sizes had Plenty of Food on our plates including the appetizers. A little small inside but it has that comfortable and inviting mom and pop ambience. read more

Absolutely delicious food and attentive service. Very busy. But worth the wait. We had the Pear Fiocchi and the sausage and peppers. Both were fabulous. read more

I've been wanting to go back to Catullo's since my birthday dinner four years ago; so, we ventured out on Christmas Eve for dinner. I emailed to confirm they would be open and was pleasantly surprised when I received an immediate reply. This is a very quaint restaurant with limited seating. For anyone who has never been here, please note they do not take reservations so you need to get in line EARLY. Yes, get in line like the soup Seinfeld episode. I mulled over dinner options all day, but when the rubber met the road our server graciously gave me her recommendations and she was spot on. We started with the spicy arancini and followed up with lasagna and ravioli with chicken breasts. We were so stuffed; but gluttony wouldn't be denied. We ordered a cannoli and a slice of lemoncello cake. I can't wait to go back again. There's a risotto calling my name. read more

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Food,service and ambiance were amazing . My niece and her husband took us there for dinner to celebrate our anniversary of 45 years. We will be back we also had dessert read more

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Yummy! Best italian food I've had in the long time! The Pear Piocchi was divine! I'll be back!

OMG.... wish we had an option of more stars.... I'd give them a 10*+ !!! Amazing staff, great comfortable atmosphere and the food is over-the-top delicious. Visiting with our kids, we have 3 of us having Birthdays in April.... sooooo, our Son said he's got the perfect Italian place to go. He was sooooo right !! Catullo's.... we sat at the bar.... Steve, our Bartender, greeted us with a great smile. Ran to get us some in-house made bread. Soft & delicious. Another Bartender, AJ arrived soon after and he gave us the lowdown of the wine selection. After a couple of tastings... we selected a bottle of Principi Di Butera Merlot. Then, we discussed the Sangria... so we ordered one of those too !! Refreshing, dry with just the right sweetness. Two of us ordered the pappardelle pasta with meatballs, one got their lasagna & and someone ordered the pappardelle with clams. The sauce is flavorful and you can also ask to have it a bit spicy!! I could eat the meatballs by themselves... they are that good. All the dishes were a good portion and absolutely full of flavor. We ended up taking half of the meatball pasta dish home.. for leftovers!!! Just as good the next day. The place got pretty busy and take outs were constantly heading out the door. Cool part.... We introduce ourselves when we arrived (since it was our Birthday celebration), and with ALL the patron activity throughout the evening , they called us by name to say goodbye as we left. We'd say, that was a nice, classy touch !!! Definitely a place to enjoy a flavorful meal. We promised to be back on our next visit to Jacksonville, FL !! read more

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On a cold blustery day I stood inline to taste the deliciousness that was beyond the closed door. 5pm could not come fast enough- freezing! The restaurant is small and seating is on a first come basis. Lines can get long. Yep, they are that GOOD! Once inside I sat at the bar waiting for the rest of my party to arrive. They arrived just in time for us to grab the last table. Once seated we opted for entrees only as we had a show to attend at 7. Most at the table ordered Pear Fiocchi plus an order of Lasagna. The Fiocchi was amazing! The pear flavor coupled with an amazing cheese blend left me craving more. Our visit was fast. Our meal amazing and the service perfect. Can't wait to go back and spend some time truly dining. read more

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The cutest little hole in the wall, Italian restaurant. Perfect for a date night. Service was the best part. Our waiter was so attentive and answered any questions we had. read more

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Great experience, a cozy environment, excellent service, and delicious food. Came here for a family member's birthday. After passing by and seeing a line outside for years I knew it would be the perfect spot for an Italian lover's birthday dinner. Most of my party arrived around 430 pm and there was already a line outside. I arrived at 5 pm and was escorted to my waiting party. I was outside parking and preparing a gift bag when everyone else was seated. We started with the meatball appetizer (fried- we didn't like them at all) but we were quickly given the house meatballs instead which are the best I've ever eaten & mozzarella sticks - which were a bit overcooked but still tasty. There were 5 of us so we each tried something different. I had the scallop risotto which was creamy and delicious. The service is what takes this place over the top and is likely why there's always a line. We enjoyed ourselves and the food and will certainly return. read more

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Really good food 10/10! service was fast and it had a very nice ambiance! Would recommend!!

Don't be put off by the line! That said, do get here early to enjoy warm friendly service in a cozy casual atmosphere. Pasta is the specialty here. I had the nightly special of Veal Saltimbocca with risotto which was fantastic. The Pear Fiochetti in a Parmesan cream sauce and topped with crispy prosciutto is definitely the star of the menu for good reason. The pistachio cake was a perfect ending. This place has a nice wine list that is priced well. read more

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