We grabbed a late reservation for the bar - 8:30pm. We wanted to eat at the bar because we did not want a prix fixe meal or tasting menu. Our options were excellent. I'm gluten free so I struggled a tad, but overall zero complaints. This place is great! I can't rave enough about the homemade ricotta. We ordered it with honeycomb. Worth it. Trust me. We split the arugula salad and the catch of the day for our meal. Catch of the day turned out to be swordfish. It was cooked so perfectly. The bartenders make lots of delicious treats - some of them being assorted cellos - we tried the lemon cello and the chocolate cello. So good!! Extra virgin is obviously Italian, so if you're craving handmade pastas, go here. They also make their own cheeses and charcuterie meats in house. This place does not mess around. So glad we finally go to try it! read more

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The setting, in St John in January and the weather is perfect. What a perfect small island with the nicest, friendliest people. This is a great restaurant. 3 of us had reservations for the bar, which is a huge plus, since you can order ala carte. The bar tender, Jena is a mistro and so fun to watch, I love a good bartender. For the food my wife and I shared. This was like day 6 already on holiday and I must admit I was full from all we've eaten all week long. We shared the confit duck leg, oh so good, Prince Edward Island mussels in a delicious sauce, argula salad and the Cioppino, with Caribbean lobster, gulf shrimp and mussels in a tomato broth. I would have love this over pasta and called a day. The focaccia to dip in the sauce was pretty damn good. Unfortunately, I was to stuffed for desert, I did have an oreo back at the Westin. This place is not cheap, probably the most elegant restaurant s on island. We sat at the bar, so I can't speak about the service, but it looked on point. Forgot to take pics of our dishes, but here's the bartender in action read more

Great place for a romantic dinner. It's cozy, mood-lit, outdoor vibe is a perfect dinner spot. You are well taken care of upon entering. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Our server walked us through the menu and special options. It's $100 per person and you get to choose three courses each, one app, one starter, and one entree. I liked the way they managed their menu as you had several choices in each category as opposed to prix fixe where everything is chosen for you. Some of the specials did require an up charge. I chose the fried calamari, the spinach salad, and filet mignon. Everything was delicious. The calamari portion was huge. I only could eat about half. The spinach salad was actually mixed greens as they hadn't gotten their spinach shipment in yet (island life). It came topped with popcorn, a unique option that was quite good. The filet was cooked perfectly. It was so tender and had a nice rich sauce over the top. It came with asparagus and potatoes. Husband got the duck, gnocchi, and mahi mahi. His meal was excellent as well. I got to taste everything. I kind of wish we would have had a dessert option instead of an app. read more

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Food was good, their complementary bread was delicious but they only give you 2 slices. Their honeycomb with roasted corn and bread is a must. Service wasn't the best, especially the hostess's. The restaurant was also pretty warm, they turned on a mini split towards the end of our visit but while I was there I didn't notice any improvement on the temperature. Not sure if I would try again read more

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While the service was great, there were several dishes that were way too salty. We were not expecting so many add-on charges for a fixed price menu. And I sure wasn't impressed with the wine menu. read more

Where do I even begin with this place? I would return to St. John just for this restaurant, it was that incredible. The service was warm and attentive, but the real showstopper was the food. We started with the calamari, which were lightly fried, fresh, and perfectly tender, none of that rubbery texture you sometimes get. But the absolute highlight of the night was the mushroom pappardelle. The sauce was rich, earthy, and downright addictive, easily one of the top five pasta dishes I've ever had in my life. The house-made pappardelle was so fresh and cooked perfectly al dente. For the third course, I went with another pasta (after nearly a week without any, I was craving it!), opting for the shrimp pasta and adding a 2 oz Caribbean lobster tail for an extra $20. The lobster was melt-in-your-mouth tender, almost buttery in texture. The shrimp were average, but the pasta again was outstanding, perfectly al dente with a sauce accented by real Pecorino Romano. Just divine. They start you off with three slices of Portuguese sweet bread that were pillowy soft, like eating bread made of clouds. I also had a mocktail made with passion fruit, ginger, and lime, bright, refreshing, and a must-try. The final bill for 2 three-course meal, two bottles of water, and two mocktails (with 20% gratuity included) came to $300. And honestly? Absolutely worth it. read more

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For the Mrs birthday we went to our fave restaurant in St John and it did not disappoint. They have moved to a price fixe menu which includes starter, second plate, and main course. Great choices on all three. My wife had the made in house ricotta while I had the calamari, both were awesome. Both of us had the mushroom Pappardelle which was so good, layers of rich savory flavors. The Mrs had the filet mignon while I opted for the short rib. Once again, so good. Very nice wine list with great service made for a very special dinner. read more

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Extra Virgin Bistro is very conveniently located in a wonderful spot that's very close to the Cruz Bay ferry. We stopped here for dinner, and had a wonderfully relaxed and delicious meal. We shared three entrées and a dessert. For our entrées, we had the seared tuna special (excellent!), the six-hour braised beef short rib (hearty, delicious, and beautifully presented), and we both completely LOVED the uber-flavorful cheese ravioli :-) Our dessert was a wonderful apple crisp, and we both enjoyed two very strong and tasty Grapefruit margaritas with our meal. The prices were surprisingly reasonable, and the service was spot-on - highly recommended! read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

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Service was outstanding and the food was very good. For the price, you received plenty of food! Would go back in a heart beat!

Probably the best restaurant on St. John. We sat at the bar and were immediately greeted by the bartender. The ambiance is dimly lit and romantic. The bar was fun and we had great conversations with other diners. I had the house made ricotta. It was delicious with the honey and sweet corn. The perfect balance of salty and sweet. I also had the wild mushroom pappardelle. It was so rich and the pasta was perfectly cooked. For my next course, I had the confit duck leg. The duck was tender and flavorful. The toasted almonds with the mixed baby greens added texture to the dish. I was completely satisfied after the meal. I would definitely return to Extra Virgin Bistro. read more

A bit pricey, but worth it. You can tell a chef is overseeing the kitchen. Went with a large group and everyone was sharing tastes of their dishes cause it was so good. Congrats to the owners, you're doing it right. read more

Everything was delicious. Service was excellent. Space was Beautiful inside- you kind of have to ignore the crappy parking and crappy area. Normal island experience I hear. Expensive. Worth it. read more

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This place has always been a favorite on island but prices are getting out of control and portions are getting smaller. Food was delicious as usual but spending $800 for four people is a bit over the top. Wine per glass was $35 so we did get a bottle. Service was excellent as always. Dinner $100 price fix for 3 courses, we did not have dessert. 20% gratuity added to bill for you. read more

Nicest food on the island. Pales in comparison to New York, Boston, London's fine dining scene. Fish was fresh, things were seasoned, courses delivered, nothing special beyond this. One course was just cheese, bread, and corn? I mean it was good, but not what I was expecting based on what this place claimed. Service was good but nothing was remarkable. Every dish we had was good, but I would not go back. read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

Perfect service and wonderful food. It will be one of our normal stops in our visits from now on.

My wife and I had our anniversary dinner here last year and almost a year later we still think about this place. The drinks were on point, service was super friendly and helpful with recommendations of what to order, and the food itself was extremely fresh. Maybe one day we'll be able to find our way back to St John all the way from New England but until that day comes...we'll be dreaming of the meal we had read more

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Food - 5/5 Drinks - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Price - 4/5 Parking - N/A Ambiance- 5/5 Fantastic experience. Truly delicious. The ricotta and pappardelle were especial stand outs. Kids menu also fantastic. They got that out fast and kid friendly while still catering to my wife and I doing the three course tasting. read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

What a lovely meal; as a vegetarian, it was a pure pleasure to have a dinner where each dish was so delicious, and not just a throwaway plate of vegetables. The portobello entree was amazing. Definitely a "splurge" night. Our waitress was kind and helpful, and we appreciated her suggestions very much. read more

DELICIOUS three course meal. every course was so good. the service was amazing and we loved the atmosphere. our favorite meal yet!

Excellent food and service!! Went twice in the same trip because I knew I couldn't get this kind of food and service elsewhere here. Options are to have 3 course prix fixe or ala carte. Indulged and recommend the mahi chowder, wild mushroom paperdelle, ricotta, and mahi main, plus apple cobbler. Don't forget the watermelon with rosemary mocktail either. Let the staff know if you have any special requests, like no salt. I'd go again if I had time...don't miss this one. read more

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Good food but on a very expensive scale we ordered Sancerre (wine) and buutta for first course and my frind had mussels for the second Course I had mushroom papa deli which I would recommend for anyone visiting St.John's and my partner had the duck leg looked as delecious then for the main course had the steak sorry no place for desert ambiance was excellent but the service I'll give a 3.5 just because the server was less attentive to certain people and they felt ignored read more

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A truly fabulous dining experience. After a short search we came across this place which was "reservation highly recommended". We walked up and with amazing luck they had a cancelation just prior. We took it! A set 3 course meal with a few options per course and a fair price tag made for a perfect evening. Here's what we had between the 2 of us: In house Portuguese sweet bread (served complimentary) - delicious/soft/fresh Wine (we choose an Italian Chianti) - devine Portobello appetizer - amazing Lobster appetizer special - yum Duck confirmed salad with sweet potatoes - slightly salty, but fantastic flavor and beautiful presentation Catch of the day (mahi mahi) - delicious Date bread dessert special - perfect blend of flavors Apple cobbler - husband loved it, to sweet for me Limoncello and Pummellocello (grapefruit) - made in house and fantastic It was the perfect amount of food. Portions were just right per dish. We had wonderful service throughout the evening with utensils changed between dishes, refills as needed, and constantly being checked in on. As a set menu price it's definitely a higher price point meal, but worth it for a nice evening out. read more

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It is difficult to pick one specific restaurant in Saint John as the very best, but if you had to Extra Virgin Bistro would definitely be one of those! As always, Everything here is perfect. My Service, my food, even the drinks are special. Myself and my family combined have ordered probably 80% of the items in the menu and nobody has ever complained. Not cheap, but let's face it, you're not going to find a place that's not expensive in St John. Most people that come to St John go there because number one you don't want a busy place such as St Thomas. People pay for location. Also if you're knew to St John realize that everything comes from a long distance. Think less about the dollars and think more about the enjoyment of your vacation. read more

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Some of the best food I have ever had on this island. Ive been coming for years and service was great and so was the ambiance

We were really looking forward to a special dinner where my daughter took me for a special birthday together. Just the two of us. Both of us are foodies. I started with the calamari and she started with the house made whipped ricotta. The calamari didn't even taste like it was fried. The potato puree, and white balsamic reduction, it was just all melded together. It was very lightly fried and the sauce was wonderful. Very nicely done. My daughter was sure what to get between the burette and the ricotta and our great server suggested the ricotta. So she got the ricotta which was served with portobello mushrooms and a corn mixture with crostini. She enjoyed it and thought it was quite good. I then had a special, which was A SCALLOP done with corn mixture that was really to die for. Yes, it was one scallop that was seared perfectly. Again, something about what it was in, was done to perfection. So good. The scallop was tall and I cut it into 6 slices and each bite was delicious. Big thumbs up on this one. She had the mushroom pappardelle and really enjoyed it. Although these servings were quite small, they are in-depth in flavor and we found them very satisfying. The main courses didn't fair quite as well. I got the short ribs based on many incredible reviews right here on yelp. I found it to be too fatty. Perhaps this is my fault for choosing this cut? I would not recommend it at all. The polenta was great and the carrots were tasty and crunchy. Missing the mark on the short ribs is a biggie for me. I brought it home so someone else can eat it tomorrow. I was going to bring it home regardless, because the first two courses were great. My daughter got the 5 ounce fillet, and thought it was fine. Cooked perfectly. She also brought it home. We ate the basic 3 course with no lobster, or pate, or honeycomb add-on at all. Our main comment was "this is not a $100 meal." Not a good value at all for the price. Also, although our waiters were friendly, I felt they were pushing those add-ons a bit too hard. "The ricotta really needs the honeycomb to make it perfect." read more

Amazing Food with great service. Well worth the price. Had the mussels, papardelle, fresh tuna. Everything was really good. Tasted the fliet also. Best steak I have had in the islands. read more

After a week, I can conclude St. John has 3 levels of restaurant- none of which are negative, just a tailored experience. There is the local/day to day - fabulous places for a quick local bite, there are nice restaurants where the tourists go - and we went to several and all were good - and then the bars/pizza etc - all OK Then there is one restaurant that occupies the fine dining space - fine dining does not have to be stuffy - that is not what i am talking about - fine dining is about precision, execution, passion, love for food and an insistence on a standard. Extra Virgin sits in this category alone. Yes it's more expensive than the others, yes it's hard to get a reservation, but it's not impossible. I will say that i have been to some other fine dining places - like French Laundry, Per Se (Michelin places) - and this place definitely belongs in that neighborhood , Greeted perfectly and warmly and taken to our table - the place is island nice, but the energy is there - the staff like to be here, the patrons are excited to be here - everyone knows what's ahead. It's not pressed, it's not fake....it's palpable that good things are coming Drinks are precise, well thought out and crafted. Wine list is very accessible at all levels. The bar is really cool here - takes the middle of the restaurant, good crowd and it's not small like most other places. Noise level is not quiet - but you can hear each other. It's a 3 course menu for price fixe.....and it's hard to make up your mind. Enhancements are not unreasonable and they make sense. Oysters Casino were the special app - really delicate and nice. Ricotta was like a cool little cheeseboard, Burrata was a masterpiece....The bites were substantial, crafted, well seasoned, not requiring more, and balanced. A honeycomb enhancement brought out the flavor of the ricotta, which was served on a purposeful crostini. Second course- mushroom pappardelle was the star. Homemade, handcrafted, the pasta had the perfect chew, the mushrooms played along in perfect tandem.....it was a bite where your eyes shut involuntarily. There was an arugula salad that was nice and sausage and herb gnocchi that was a subtle, understated dish that was able to fly. Entrees - as if you were not full enough at this point - here comes more art. The catch was a mahi that was lovingly bathed in a coconut something or another, perfectly paired with accompaniment. Fettuccine was great, the Filet was a masterpiece. Since we are gluttons for punishment we did dessert - Espresso Martinis, coffee, ice cream and an apple crisp that was warm and succulent. I cannot down other places we ate, this was just in a different league. Standing above the rest. Whatever reputation it has was deserved and earned. Shout out to the staff, all of whom were expert. Julie was our server/conductor/image of coolness who made everything better. Other staff stopped by to help - it's a team here. Well done and we won't forget this read more

Service was excellent and so was the ambiance. Very friendly staff. However food is not worth $100 per person. Spicy calamari tasted like regular fried calamari. Calamari was chewy. Scallops appetizer was very good. In the second course, mushroom papardelle and sausage gnocci tasted like alfredo pasta and marinara paste respectively. Catch of the day-mahi mahi was bland but fish was fresh catch. The sea food stew was ok but nothing special. All in all a good place to eat but will not go again. read more

My family has been going to St. John for years. My dad has been here over 30 times and my sisters and I started going when we were infants. We have always passed extra virgin bistro, but never tried it. We decided we would try it as our last night dinner and boy were we IMPRESSED. There are several spots on the island that are great, but this was impeccable. The food, the atmosphere, the attentiveness, the service, our server, our drinks, and the EXPERIENCE. Truly a 10/10 experience. Every dish was a taste sensation in your mouth. Every drink was better than the last. This is a must! We are headed back in 2025 and we will be back to Extra Virgin. Fine dining in the islands! Shoutout Jacob! Best server on the island! read more

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This was a great place to cap off our last night in St. John. If you want to order a la carte you can sit at the bar. The tables where we sat had a prix fixe menu. The service was outstanding and the atmosphere was relaxed. The pork belly and duck leg were perfectly cooked. I ordered the wild mushroom papardelle which was delicious and my spouse got the sausage and herb gnocchi which made him happy (he is a little suspicious of food that he can't identify) but he was wowed by the papardelle. We had the catch of the day and short rib for our third course, again excellent. We were too stuffed to eat dessert. The drinks were solid and the wine choices were as well. This is in the middle of Cruz Bay and you can park at the public lots or walk from the ferry dock. Would definitely return. read more

Food was outstanding. Met Chef Alex at Woodys a few nights before. St John is such a cool place to vibe with the locals. You find them at every turn. read more

Make the reservation!! Tucked in right on the street you would walk by and not even know that it was there. The pre-fixed menu was full of choices! We had an amazing 3 course dinner of pasta and seafood. Everything that we ordered was cooked perfectly and so delicious. Our server was very attentive and made the experience even better. We would definitely be back!! read more

Had dinner here and the food was great! Staff was very attentive and welcoming and willing to help with any pairings and tips on food choices. I ordered their 3 course meal with Wild mushroom Peppermill, Duck confit and Ciopino. The Peppermill was delicious and would get this again. I don't believe I have had the duck confit before but I think I now like it. It was a little squishy but I like the taste. read more

The food here is outstanding. Our server was outstanding, just felt at ease which is not always easy with a larger party. This is not a cheap meal but you're gonna get quality and taste with a lovey ambience. We had burrata, ricotta and fried calamari. The latter two were my favorite with the ricotta having a sweet fruity accompaniment and the calamari being light and fresh. My dish was Osso Bucco with a polenso tender and flavorful. The pastas are all made in house and on the menu is appetizer size that you can increase for double the price. I had a delicious spicy tequila cocktail that hit the spot. And I had a bite of the ricotta cheesecake. I love cheesecake but this may be one of the best cheesecake I've ever had. If I come ever again, which I hope I do, I would try to get this cheesecake again. All in all, a 6 out of 5 stars. read more

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We came here on our last night & it was a 10. I wish they had a view but regardless, it was an exceptional meal. Rib eye was a 10 Tuxedo oysters Mediocre crab cake Freshly baked hot bread Incredible mussels Shrimp/lobster pasta dish was a huge hit Pineapple upside down cake was a huge hit that night Excellent bottle of white was fair & reasonable, slightly effervescent and paired dreamily with the seafood The 4 of us sat at the bar because we couldn't get a table for walk ins. It was going to be a lengthy wait - approx. 2 hrs. So we headed to a bar opening & received excellent service from the 2 bar maids. The dim lighting in this restaurant gives it a very romantic air & feel. The white table linens seal the deal. While we didn't have a single bad meal while on St. John's, this restaurant felt the most luxurious and high end. Pricing at this establishment is equivalent with LA. Highly recommend! read more

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We booked a table and were unaware that sitting at a table required you to have the tasting menu @ 100 per person. We order our selections. I ordered the buratta and it was drenched in salt, was inedible. Then came the spinach salad with stale popcorn and drenched in dressing, again inedible. The main course was ciopinno, way too much salt, again inedible. Find another restaurant, dinner was a joke. read more

We had dinner here last night, 6/25/21. The food was excellent as were the waitstaff. One thing to consider; the main course servings are huge, so splitting one for two hungry folks would be reasonable. Especially if you have an appetizer or salad to start. We shared 2 appetizers between the five of us (the gnocchi...delicious, and their special ravioli-like appetizer, also awesome). I was a bit concerned about the short rib being smoked, as I get plenty of BBQ back in Texas and was not in the mood for it, but I also had been eating fish all week and was ready for a change. While it is smoked, it is a mild smoke flavor and does not dominate the dish. read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - The smoked short rib - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

A delightful curation of flavors with each course. Servers are wonderful! Atmosphere is intimate. Ambiance is of tropical excellence. Bring your $$$. You will certainly enjoy. read more

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Let's say being a 'virgin' is good (it's not) then I'm not sure what counts as 'extra (Jonas brothers?)... but let's say had to have a purity ring to eat here...I'd consider it, at least for a weekend. Yes I said it. I'd give up sex for one weekend in St John's to eat here. It's expensive and each plate we had was the best we'd ever tasted. Some beach towns can handle more than fish tacos. Make a res and go here, despite the name you'll probably get laid. read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

Went off menu for the 42 ounce tomahawk; picked the bone clean. Wine was great and so were the apps. This place does a great job. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and can accommodate a large group if you make a reservation well in advance of your visit. read more

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