This is a hidden gem in Tequesta. Atmosphere is very relaxed and inviting. Food is absolutely to die for! Beggars Purse is a "must" as an appetizer. I had one of the specials as my main course .... Squid Ink Pasta with clams, mussels and shrimp. I requested it spicy and the chef did not disappoint! Service is also excellent . read more

This place is our #1 favorite restaurant! Food is phenomenal... not one item on the menu isn't great... for me the appetizers You can't miss are the meatballs, zucchini flowers, pasta purses, or Sicilian stack... my favorite entrees are the filet, Bolognese, carbonara, or a classic chick parm(off menu, but they are happy to oblige)... the new dry aged steaks are off the charts!! If you catch a swordfish special or the lobster bisque it will knock your socks off... great wine selection, delicious mixed drinks... this one is a can't miss! If you haven't been, GO... if you haven't been in a while? It's time to go back! read more

My husband surprised me with a birthday dinner here last night, and boy does this place excel in their ability to celebrate occasions! It was our first visit and be won't be our last! Our waitress Samantha greeted us with a beautiful smile and pleasant demeanor. I received a large white rose and a hand written happy birthday card. Real crusty Italian bread and olive oil were brought to the table. We took our time choosing from the specials and regular menu. The bartender recommended a couple of wines and provided tasting samples. Both wines were excellent but I chose the lovely French chard with a floral fruity bouquet. The whole meal was at a very relaxed and perfectly timed pace. We enjoyed all our selections and were treated to a chocolate cake desert complete with a sparkler! I highly recommend Evo's for your celebratory meals as well as those times you want a special Italian meal! Thanks so much, Patricia and Gary read more

Excellent food and service in a modern setting. Very thoughtful cooking and presentation of the food. Nice wine list as well. Thoroughly enjoyable. read more

2nd time here in 2 years, and it should be twice a year, minimum... shame on me. Get either a pasta or a second, portions are too big for both. Salads were great (half portion the right size), and appetizers were terrific. I had broccoli rabe with sweet sausage and beans, and wife had osso bucco. Both top notch. 4 stars, maybe 4.5, for the food and the service. HOWEVUH... Wine list A++++. This is the difference that makes the difference, and what a difference it was. One of the best wine lists in the Jupiter area, if not the best. Wine Spectator, where are you? Well done. Very well done. Highly recommended. read more

Everything was perfection! An exquisite impromptu surprise date night a few weeks back and I was impressed by this little hidden gem. We had what felt like a private dinner in the outdoor gazebo, the scenery and lighting added just the right amount of romance and elegance. I wish I remembered our lovely waitress' name but she was delightful, warm, pleasant and well versed on the restaurant, the menu and even sourcing of the menu. Greeted with a bottle of champagne, I knew the night would be a treat. Both of our meals were mouth watering, the wine selection was plenty and even ended with a complimentary desert treat as it was our first time there. We were the last guests and they were accommodating and didn't rush us which was quite nice. Definitely will be visiting again and again!! Thank you for such a special evening! read more

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Wow - sure glad we didn't read all the glowing reviews before arriving. We would have been even more baffled during our disappointing experience. Both the snapper special and the orecchiette entree were borderline tasteless. Big need for a competent saucier. We packed the dinner up after a few bites and decided we'd salvage the $100 entree expense at home. The prices were out of line even if the quality was there. The service was good, and we were comp'd 2 glasses of wine, but no one came out from the kitchen to discuss any details. read more

Best Ever!!! The Sunday gravy tasted like there was an Italian grandma who back in the kitchen cooking. It was the best ever!

I AM SORRY!!! Sorry it took me 5 years to get to this restaurant. Have always been told the food is good but priced high. These people were WRONG! The food is excellent and priced according. I don't mind paying for quality food and service. The meal was fantastic. All of us had different dishes, and we all thoroughly enjoyed. The service was very attentive without being bothersome. The location of the restaurant is in an unlikely location, in the back of a strip mall...but who cares!! The ambiance in the restaurant is wonderful. So VERY SORRY I didn't visit years earlier! read more

This is a very nice classy restaurant. The food and wine list are excellent. Nicely decorated and nice outdoor area. Don't be fooled by the appearance of the plaza. Very good! read more

Everything was delicious and service is spectacular! We also ate the Rigatoni Bolognese, Veal Evo and the Veal Chop Marsala. For dessert we had the Tiramisu and Gelato. Truly amazing food. And we even got to meet the chef. read more

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There are none better in the Palm Beaches. Eric and his team have created a dining experience unique to Evo. There is plenty of outdoor seating, very comfortable and professionally done. The interior is very tasteful and the tables are very nicely social distanced. The cuisine covers the US and Europe, but Evo's Chef Eric has impacted each selection in a original and eclectic fashion. Finally, but equally critical to the overall great experience, is the service level. The entire crew is friendly and can meet any request you may have or die trying. You miss this spot, you are making an error. read more

Wow everything about this place took my breath away. As a recent NY transplant in Florida I've finally found a NY Style restaurant. First of all, the place is so well decorated and inviting. The staff is incredible- the chef /owner came over to my girlfriend and I to introduce himself and shared with us his come up story and sheer brilliant take on the business of building a restaurant and he takes such pride in this place it truly shows in every detail. The food is to die for. I wouldn't skip a beat about recommending this place to the general public - I can't imagine anyone being disappointed here and I definitely recommend checking it out and seeing for yourself! read more

We couldn't find the front door and ended up walking in the back. But so glad we found it. Sat at the bar for happy hour on Christmas Eve, Karleigh and Ashley took really good care of us and the food and drinks were great. Huge meatballs, great spicy calamari, Big Cesar Salad and shrimp Scampi. Just a great meal. Thank you we loved it. read more

Everyone was raving about this place so I had to check it out . First my boyfriend and I sat at the bar for happy hour . The bartender was busy but she still did a good job providing exceptional service and timely drinks . We had calamari it was good I loved the sauce !! And then next we had the artichokes a bar regular recommended me them to me . The artichokes were yummy but the sauce they were in is what made them good . Anyways we moved to a table for dinner , our server was good but our dinner was awful !!!! I have had better Italian dishes at Carrabas . My Bolognase was bitter the sauce tasted burned and my noodles were not cooked all the way . They were still hard and they had a crunch to them . I didn't eat it . My boyfriends dish was ice cold . Very disappointed because I was excited to try this place . I won't be back . read more

Chicken Milanese is wonderful! As was the service. The outside back patio is an inviting spot for a delicious meal.

Hidden gem in the area. Immediately I knew this was a happening spot. Happy hour was just ending and the bar was jam packed. Happy hour features several options with 1/2 off apps and cocktails. We sat down and explained that this was our first time here. I was impressed that later the waiter acted upon our statement and brought out a welcome dessert. We had several appetizers and honestly they were all outstanding without one particularly standing out. The steak I had was cooked perfectly. The service was superb. The atmosphere was similar to a New York restaurant. This is a must if you are in the area. Figuring out where the entrance is was the biggest challenge. There is ample parking on either side of the restaurant, but you have to walk in between the buildings to find the entrance. I was so impressed with my visit, I decided to try to book the private room. This was not so impressive. Since I called outside business hours, I left three separate messages over a two week span. I finally had someone return my call three weeks from my first call. Needless to say, I had book somewhere else. I explained to the young lady that called that I was surprised that I had not heard back sooner, she responded by telling me that they have been busy with events and apologized. This maybe something you actually go into the restaurant. read more

Evo Italian - Chocolate Martini with Evo spelled out in vinegar. - Italian Near Me - Tequesta, Florida

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Just left Evo in Tequesta. Ordered the Artichoke Romana it was delicious. Wish I could say the same about the veal scallopini. Meat was inedible. First time I have had to send something back. Ruined my evening. It will be a while before I go back. read more

Ladies night out and the dinner was delicious. Group of ten and they placed us in the private dining room. Very nice to have our own space and the company was very enjoyable. I ordered the shrimp for appetizer and snapper for main entree--with berries for dessert. A decent section for a summer selection menu, and it was ladies night prices for drinks. Nice evening-would return again read more

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Evo is a tucked-away joint in a strip mall (of course), so hopes were high going in. The decor will immediately grab your attention, though I can't say in a good way. Crystal. Gray. Black and white. Some purple. If I were a cougar, I'd feel right at home. The cuisine was just fine. We started with a decorative plate of olive oil (with a creepy balsamic message drizzled therein -- not sure if it said "Evo" or "Help!"). The meal began with a light caprese, decoratively arranged. I opted for the carbonara, an artful presentation of a sunny egg yolk nestled atop a mound of noodles, pancetta, and fresh peas. For dessert, a lemon ricotta cheesecake, the high point of the meal to be sure. Leaving behind the Blanche Devereaux ambiance, the food was OK, but nothing more. I stripped a star for outrageous prices and a star for ho-hum Italian cuisine. Service was somewhat an issue. We languished solo in the dining room toward the end of the meal, forgotten in the hum of cackling conversation from the kitchen and bar, probably concerning some escapades back in St. Olaf. read more

Unbelievable this was by far the most delicious Italy's food I have ever had. The service is impeccable. I can not wait to come back and try other dishes. And at the end they brought us a dessert that said welcome because they knew it was our first time here. Excellent in every way read more

Please let me tell you the best service in town!! Get a martini then enjoy diner at a table I don't care where I sit in this place. I always feel welcome. Thank you!! read more

Im sorry. But. Calamari overdone and tough. We were offered a caesar salad. Wilted. Tasteless dressing. Enuff said. Main course. Seafood plate. So overcooked. Sauce tasteless. Meat dish for hubby complete with curly grey hair. Need i say more??? So sorry. But at these prices you must do better!!! read more

It was our first time here. After reading the reviews we had to try it. Food was amazing! We had the clams in garlic and wine sauce, veal EVO and the black grouper! For dessert we had the cannoli (which was the best I have ever tasted) and the lemon zest cheese cake. Our waitress, Jesse, was amazing! Very friendly and attentive. We will ask for her next time we go, which will be soon!! read more

For the third time in the last year, EVO has promised us a specific table" the gazebo" outside and even confirmed it only to call the day before or not even at all and give the table to someone else. And to boot, be rude about it. I guess you need to slip some money under the table or be a special friend but they still should honor their commitment. Food is good but not good enough to put up with their bullshit. DONE WITH THEM read more

My favorite special occasion restaurant! Took friends visiting from out of town had a wonderful evening. The food was amazing, the service excellent and a wonderful atmosphere. We sat outside for dessert in their gazebo garden, it was very relaxing. read more

Evo Italian - This is the back yard patio garden. The lighting is awesome, comfortable sofa seating. Great ambiance! - Italian Near Me - Tequesta, Florida

I go to Evo at least once a week, sometimes more. Excellent food, excellent service, great wine list. I have some neighbors who say Evo is "too expensive". I reply by saying it is only "too expensive" if the quality and/or service are bad or if the portions are small. None of the above are the case at Evo, always a great dining experience. Another cool thing is that if you want something that is not on the menu, they will do their best to accommodate you. If you like great Italian food, great service and a great atmoshphere, give it a try! read more

Just finished our meal. Sat just after 8pm and the dining room was half full, decent for summertime. We ordered 3 courses and wine. The pear ravioli purses were amazing and I ordered the chicken special. They didn't have the half bottle we asked for but they offered a nice supplement to accommodate. The cannoli are amazing but you can also order just the cannoli cream and berries and I'm sure that would be amazing too. Great service and attentive at just the right amount. read more

Evo Italian - Double cannoli dessert - Italian Near Me - Tequesta, Florida

My wife and I had a great dining experience here. The service is top notch and the food was exceptional.

I do not want to come over the top. Let me say I eat out often. NY,LA, Greenwich Ct., Savannah, Chicago.....Evo stands high amongst Fl. diverse and eclectic restaurant scene. They are head and shoulders above the "better" Italian ristorante. They usually have a very similar menu choices, even same "specials". Not so here. Eric is more traditional in all regions. Sicilian dishes (Pasta Con Sarde, with traditional bucatini) to Napoli (rich Carbonara, Zuppa de Mer, as a special), Northern Italian (ossobuco, risotto con Funghi) , Tuscany(Orrechiette con salsicca di Rapini, Filetto Gorgonzola, escarole con cannellini, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms). Their Salsa Di Dominica (Sunday sauce, though not open on Sunday LOL) Is a treasure though filling. Now, a lot here are somewhat common,(but...better.) Its the specials that always change. If you have a favorite, ask Lidiana or Eric, next time , chances are it will be a special. For a party of 6+,call and if in his extensive repertoire, Evo will try to accommodate you with advance reservation. The wait staff are long standing employees, which speaks volumes. Mellissa, Courtney, Jenelle, David et al. Marco is the long time Sous Chef. The new piece that makes this ristorante better then ever, the piece de resistance if you will, is in the front room: 1) Ashley is back helming the bar 2) introduced Eric to her good friend, Lidiana to Eric (Lidiana not in this arena before marrying Eric.) At this junction, Lidiana is a consummate restaurateur Ashley, one a handful of true barkeeper. Knowledgeable, pleasant, professional. Wonderful stocked bar, great cocktails, excellent presentation. Proper glass ware, (which makes wine or cocktail taste better) Great new stemware(well done) With Ashleys' input Lidiana took on their wine list. It was good, NOW great. Like Eric's food, not common, wine list is not overly extensive(which can become mind numbing) nor common. Good enough to earn coveted Wine Spectators Restaurants Award, and that is saying a lot!! read more

BEST little hideaway ever amazing Italian food, but we had the Gorgonzola Filet Mignon cooked to absolute perfection! Great atmosphere too

Remarkable evening. Went out to celebrate a friend's completion of radiation therapy. The Caprese salad was a tasty start to the meal. We ordered a pasta, a veal and a chicken special. The meal was delicious and they brought extra bread. After dinner, we ordered the brownie with gelato and they personalized it with a congratulatory note. The extra special attention made this a wonderful evening! read more

Fair experience for a special eve. Read the reviews on Opentable and EVO looked great. In addition, our neighbors highly recommended. Was not impressed with ambiance as it seemed dated. Also, very pricey. The food was Fantastic . I would say for food quality , u won't find a better Italian restaurant . So, I would rate our overall experience a B. Will we go back ? Yes, to sit at the bar and have a great meal. read more

Great food, better service. Great hidden spot in Tequesta. Food was amazing. Our waiter Michael, was on us from the beginning and was awesome. He picked a great wine for us, knew the menu and specials inside out and suggested the Veal Evo when I was torn between 3 dishes. He was on point with that call as it was one of the best veal dishes I have ever had. Thank you Chef Erik for the great food and thank you Michael for 5 star service! Cannot wait to return read more

The best restaurant ever. The food is great. I particularly like the squash blossom appetizer. My son went to school with the chef/owner and compliments to the chef!! Sitting outside and Looking at the beautiful bougainvilleas surrounding me is most tranquil. The servers are very knowledgeable and quite helpful. Love the food and the ambiance! Try it you'll love it. read more

We've been here twice - we come only during 'the season' - and have had delicious meals both times! The service is friendly - only had a long wait the first time with a party of 6. The second time I was with my wife and the service was flawless . We love this restaurant and are planning to enjoy their food again on our next trip down ! read more

Don't let the outside appearance sway you. Entrance is located along covered strip mall. Appys and food was outstanding! I enjoyed the scallop special appy and seafood risotto for entree. Enjoyed delicious bottle of Valpolicella and the waitress Abigail was spot on. read more

Not the most impressive location or curb appeal. But the food and service were impeccable.

I took my mom for her birthday and Mother's Day, she's turning 89 on Tuesday, and a friend to dinner at this amazing Italian restaurant. Abigail was our waitress she was an absolute joy. Attentive and engaging without being overbearing. We started off with some appetizers, shrimp scampi and meatballs. The meatballs were delicious (being Italian that says a lot) and the shrimp succulent. My mom had Sunday's gravy, our guest had rigatoni Bolognese, and I had shrimp with black pasta. You would've thought it was our last meal, and if I wasn't in a classy restaurant I would've licked the bowl. I highly recommend this restaurant. It is quite pricey...but for special occasions, it's perfect! read more

Wow, cant say enough great things about the remodel at Evo's, it truly is incredible !! The bar with all the great colors and thru out the dining room the art and everything ties together so well !! Great job, great feeling, now to the food, like always amazing !!! And the wine list has to be one of the best in Palm Beach County !!!!! We had a excellent time Christmas Eve !! Thank you Evo read more