Celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary and the food, drinks, ambiance and service was amazing! We sat at the bar so we could order specific items, and I'm so glad we did! Mark, our bar tender and waiter was the absolute best! He gave us complimentary champagne and a dessert! The food, from the appetizer to the dessert was the best on the island! This place is definitely one you don't want to miss read more

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This place is unbelievable. Service is outstanding. Food melts in your mouth. A must stop for those visiting the island. You will not be disappointed! read more

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

Fine dining on the island. Pasta is excellent - try to stick with those. Other things we tried - pork chop, ciopino, were very good, but not amazing to the point where I'll recall them in a few months. I found my experience similar to high end places in the city I live in - high quality, consistent very good food. Just not quite enough to justify the price tag or buzz to me. So - overall experience, service, food- high end. If that feel is what you like, I think you'll be pleased with Extra Virgin. If you're all about the food and don't mind less fancy, there are lots of options in the area. read more

First time eating here and sooooo glad we did! Italian flare meets Island vibe. Started with ricotta appetizer which was also delish. We will go back one more time before we leave and will make this one of our go-to restaurants when visiting St John for sure!! read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - Homemade Gnocchi with sausage crumbles - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

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We love extra virgins bistro. The ribs are amazing, the chicken was cooked well. It was closed the last time we were on the island due to the season. Great wine list. Staff pretty helpful and very responsive. Try the brontosaurus ribs is my recommendation. 5 stars read more

Hands down our favorite restaurant on the island. The inside is a lovely, intimate space, with fans over almost all the tables in case of hot evenings. Service was excellent; prompt, attentive, and to the point. I enjoyed the best martini I've ever had and my boyfriend enjoyed wine off their extensive list. The star of the show, however, was obviously our meal. I got pork belly, scallop with Gorgonzola risotto, and Mahi mahi with a lobster tail, and it was all out of this world. We enjoyed many restaurants on this trip, but this one really stood out. If you have the opportunity to dine here, DO IT! read more

Excellent dinner here on our recent trip to St John. Entire experience was top notch from the service to the food and the ambiance. I highly recommend the homemade ricotta app and the "catch of the day" entree. We will definitely be returning here in December when we are back on island. read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - Mahi - Catch of the Day - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

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Great dinner spot on St. John! Everything is solid, I wasn't wowed but everything was good and didn't disappoint. Service is very professional and food came promptly (which is honestly a huge plus on this island). Bread was sorta meh so you can skip. Arugula Salad: Interesting mix with the bacon and egg, felt a bit like breakfast? I thought the bacon would be in bits but it came as 2 strips, think it would have been better if it was mixed in instead - but the bacon itself was nicely smoked. Salad overall had very fresh ingredients. Italian Sausage & Basil Gnocchi: This was just ok, it's hard to be wowed by pasta unless it's really good, and the Italian sausage was just average. The gnocchi is homemade though and pretty soft. Lump Crab & Shrimp Fettuccine: I'm a fan! They give a lot of fresh crab and shrimp, and I like that the fettuccine is interestingly in a broth. Don't expect the usual al dente sauce pasta, and just enjoy the unique preparation of seafood & pasta in broth! read more

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The food was very good. We tried both Extra Virgin and Zozo's. The food here was great, without being eaten alive by bugs like at Zozo's. None of the restaurants has air conditioning, which was a shame as it was hard to enjoy the food at any of the restaurants in some of the sweltering summer heat. read more

I recommend that you make a reservation for Extra Virgin Bistro. It's a small popular restaurant with excellent food and service. For appetizers we ordered the House Made Ricotta ($18.00), Wild Mushroom Pappardelle ($18.00) and the Italian Sausage & Gnocchi. ($16.00) We loved all three appetizers but agreed that the pappardelle was the best. The pappardelle sauce has shiitake and portobello mushrooms, truffle mushroom cream and pecorino romano. It's a rich and creamy dish that satisfies. For entrees the three of us ordered the Braised Beef Short Ribs. ($43.00 each) The popularity of this dish made it a must order. If you mention to anyone on the island that you are going to this restaurant the response is always to order the short ribs. It was by far the best short ribs that I have ever had anywhere. It is served with tarragon brown sugar carrots and crispy parmesan polenta. We ended with coffee, Grand Marnier bread pudding and an apple crisp. I could only sample each dessert because I was over the top full. Both of the desserts were stars on their own and a delicious way to end a lovely meal. read more

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Favorite place on St. John - amazing service, vibes, and food. Recommend the mushroom pappardelle and the mahi special. The salads are also fantastic and refreshing. read more

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horrible for gluten free because their best dishes are homemade pasta dishes and they don't have gluten free pasta

Wonderful food and service. We enjoyed celebrating our anniversary and the atmosphere was really nice.

I was a big fan of this place. They have a reputation for delicious high-quality food and that was clear. I highly recommend the gnocci, it was one of the best dishes I have ever had. I also enjoyed the house-made ricotta and finished my visit here with their delicious and memorable cheesecake. It was so fantastic, I took it home and ate it for breakfast. Hey, while on vacation, no rules apply! From what I understand, the menu changes pretty often, but I think you will be impressed with whatever you try here. For cocktails, I highly suggest trying the I Carried a Watermelon. Even the name is cool! Extra Virgin is a quick ride from the Westin. I can't exactly remember but the cab was between $5 - $8 a person. read more

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

This spot is rated as #1 in Cruz Bay; however, I was a bit disappointed when I went there. We were seated at the bar per our request since they were booked and it was the only available option. The service was good, though it took a very long time to get our order in. Granted we were sitting at the bar we expected this (we waited about an hour for our food). My boyfriend went to the bathroom and saw a big cockroach running around. We communicated this to the manager and understand it is inevitable on an island. The restaurant is covered, but it is outdoors so it gets very muggy and hot unless you are directly under one of the AC units. The main entrees were very good and portions were large. We ordered a chocolate mousse for dessert, which was average. Overall, we were a little disappointed with the quality of the service, the drinks, and the dessert. We received better service at other restaurants on the island. read more

My favorite restaurant on the island. I almost hate to share my reviews because I want to keep it to myself! We were a party of five and Nick was a great waiter and was very efficient. I wanted everything so my girlfriend and I spit 4 appetizers. The gnocchi, the burata, the pappardelle (to die for), beet salad. Expressing over ice cream dessert perfect ending! Everything will keep my mouth watering for months until next time in St. John! read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - expressing & ice cream dessert! - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

The most comfortable upscale restaurant we visited while on the island. We were there on a Sunday night and, although we made a reservation, there were open tables all around us. It was busy though with parties arriving every few minutes. We started with a glass of the Duck Pond Pinot Gris, which I highly recommend if you enjoy a dry white wine. And the warm bread served with honey butter to start was so delicious! I had never tried mussels before so we opted for their special appetizer that night. I didn't realize that mussels have a very musky aroma and flavor, which I immediately didn't care for. They had been steeped in a tomato-based broth with ham so I enjoyed the broth with the delicious crostini, and left the generous portion of mussels to my hub. If mussels are your thing, you will enjoy. The entrees we chose were the grilled mahi mahi for me and the cioppino for him. The mahi mahi was topped with "lump crab butter", which were tender pieces of crab over the generous serving with "couscous", which is actually wild rice and cauliflower, which was surprisingly very good. The combination of the couscous, hericot verts, and beurre blanc gave the dish a comfort food-like feel and taste. My hub very much enjoyed the variety of fresh seafood in his dish. Overall it was a very nice meal and evening. We passed on dessert as we were stuffed, but we were told they are all freshly made in house. Michael was a very kind and observant server. Recommend! read more

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Such a great spot for dinner! Make reservations in advance! Extensive wine and cocktail list, food is fresh and service is fantastic. Not your typical bar food, definitely more upscale and delicious. Will definitely be back when in St. John! read more

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Great food, great service. Our best meal on the island by far. Each course was delicious and the atmosphere is great.

This was one of the most amazing dining experiences my family has ever had. The food was amazing, the service was helpful, prompt, and attentive. The appetizers were great, the wine list extensive and reasonably priced, and the catch of the day was some of the best fish any of us had ever tasted! Dessert did not disappoint either. We got one of everything on the menu and each was better than the last! We ordered a second round of the cheesecake it was so good! We highly recommend it! read more

One of the few truly fine dining restaurants on St. John that we've discovered during our week of dining ou serving a number of Italian inspired dishes and a few fresh pastas. Our party of four had a 6:30 reservation (strongly recommended) and were seated right away. Our server greeted us promptly and gave us the run down on all the stuff they grow/make by hand etc. This place feels like other fine dining restaurants in major cities in the states. We started with the house made ricotta served with crispy sour dough toasts and grilled corn and mushroom compote -very tasty. For entries we enjoyed the pappardelle with crab and shrimp (easily large enough for two), seafood cioppino with mussels, shrimp and lobster and the slow roasted beef shank (easily enough for 2-3!! Just huge!). All top quality and beautifully presented. Like all fine restaurants service was strong with water glasses kept full and all the other little flourishes you'd expect. With wine, it was also our most expensive meal of the week ($75 pp). Recommended read more

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Nice atmosphere but I thought the food was average for a high-end restaurant. Our group ordered a variety of appetizers and entrees with the best being the fetuccine alfredo with crab and shrimp. The seafood in this dish was generous. They do have a very good "by the glass" wine list. read more

Easily the highest quality food we've had in our many trips to St. John. Food was all perfectly prepared. Have, frustratingly, had far too many overcooked pieces of fish and seafood on the island, but not here. Both the mahi and shrimp were perfectly, just barely, cooked through. The duck confit and pork belly were similarly tender and delicious as were the filet and short ribs. Most outstanding were the pastas. As a lifelong Brooklynite, we have pretty high standards for pasta. All 3 homemade pastas are outstanding, correctly al dente and delicious. The mushroom papardelle was insanely good in particular. Would deduct a 1/2 star for location. The restaurant is open air and sits at street level with steady car traffic (for St John). Be sure to request a table in the primary space which has lots of greenery to shield it from the street and steer clear of the added tables which effectively sit in a driveway staring at the street. For this price point, that space frankly shouldn't even be offered as it's a clear step down from the primary space. read more

Exceptional service and exceptional food. You will be very pleased when you make reservations and dine with these folks. We are frequent diners and I can tell you this was way up there on service and quality of food. Get off the ferry in Cruz bay and walk straight up the street. Pass Woodys keep walking and you will see a baseball field on the right. Look left in the foliage and you will find Extra Virgin. They are tucked nicely into the palms and then you will sit on a southern style porch with very unique ceiling fans. Check them out! The service is timely and extremely professional. They know what their doing and it shows. Our water was always full and our wine was never empty. The food was delicious and perfectly cooked to order. We had the baby spinach salad for starters and I'd never had pickled beets in a spinach salad but wow! The shrimp and lump crab pappardelle is awesome and a must if you dine here. My wife ordered the 14oz ribeye and I swear it was a full pound. What a perfectly seasoned and cooked meal. The potatoes au gratin have a Parmesan crust that could be a dessert! Please do yourself a favor and make reservations with these folks while your are visiting the islands or a local. They will get busy and you don't want to miss this experience. read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - Gorgeous setting and a menu that changes nightly. - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

I have traveled all over the world and am an adventurous eater. This was one of my top 5 meals ever. Ricotta with Fois Gras...Baby Argula salad...and Ciopino...desert was the low point though.....service was somewhat lacking as the waiter must have been having a bad day...no smiles!...a hidden gem in Cruz Bay....WOW! read more

This beautiful yet quaint restaurant is a must visit when in St. John, USVI. Food was wonderful, presentation was fantastic, and service was second to none. Highly recommend read more

Excellent food , excellent service, wonderful atmosphere! We enjoyed everything, so tasty and delicious!

If you want a great meal I would recommend extra virgin. Between 8 of us we covered most of the menu and everyone enjoyed their meal. Very flavorful food and beautiful presentation. read more

Amazing food and even better service! We've been several times. The food is decadent and filling. This past week, my husband and I split the ravioli appetizer and the Short Rib entree on our last night in St John. The sides and sauces are really good and creative. It was fantastic! Blueberry cheesecake for dessert! We also did the 5-course dinner on Valentines Day too. (Spendy!) but it was a treat! Loved the squid ink pasta, would love to try that again on our next visit if it was on the menu! read more

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Great food and service, I highly recommend. You will need to book in advance as this place is packed every night.

The Conceirge at the Westin St Johns Villas recommended this for dinner. Decided to try it out. I was in a very happy place with Cray our server. He made everything sound so fun from drinks to the rest of the meal. Make sure you have a reservation and they book fast! The best meal I've experienced in a few trips. read more

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Last night on St John. So we picked ExtraVirgin as the spot. Read through some of the reviews and talked to a local who had some good things to say about his time here. Ordered a "Strawberry Fields" handcrafted cocktail because - The Beatles - and which has the essential ingredients of a Negroni but with some additions. Very nice. The bread brought to the table was also nicely done - had orange zest and orange juice mixed into the batter and these gave it a hint of sweetness that was clear but not at all overpowering. Great idea. One of our appetizers consisted of Smoked pork and garlic sausage with peppers and a mustardy aeoli sauce. Solid. A second appetizer consisted of Duck confit and Sweet Potato - that was Delicious! Would have loved that as an entree actually. My wife and I split two mains - the Short Ribs with sweet carrots and garlic mashed potatoes - that was AMAZING. The meat literally fell of the bone and melted in the mouth. And the portion was HUGE. It was easily enough for two people. We also had the Shrimp and Crab Papperdelle which was also nicely done. Not the absolute home run that the short ribs were but still very very nice. Our waiter was prompt knowledgeable courteous and affable. Excellent work on his part. The atmosphere was also very nice. They are disadvantaged by not having any stunning views as other places in Cruz Bay - but they made the most of it. Great spot would Absolutely go here again! read more

Extra Virgin Bistro - Short Ribs. Amazing. - Mediterranean Near Me - Saint John, Virgin Islands

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Had been walking around checking out lots of restaurant menus in Cruz Bay and when we stopped to look at the menu here a man walking out after dinner told us "just do it! you have to, it's amazing", and am so glad we did! The best meal we had while in the USVI. Food was amazing, presentation was spectacular, ambience, service, everything gets 5 stars. Would eat this meal every single day if I could, absolutely worth the money. Highly recommend! read more

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

Bar side reservations gives you more food options and chance to mingle with bartenders and other patrons. In all our years coming to St John, this was our first time eating here. A must stop! Mark and Bree (bartenders/servers) are stellar!!!! Food was 5 star! Prices were even better than other high end restaurants on island. Reservations are a MUST! read more

The best calamari I've had in my life outside of Eddie V's!!! Ambiance is really cool with a nice date night vibe but also nice for a friends night out read more

incredibly attentive service with a kind staff. come here year after year and the food remains incredible- especially the mushroom pasta!! very formal take on the island but worth it and worth the price of the tasting menu! read more

The best dinner we have had on the Island . Same owners and chef as 1864. Highly recommended for fine dining in a welcoming casual atmosphere read more

If it weren't for the view this would have been 5 stars. Staff, service and food were all 5 out of 5. My seat had a nice view of the road and the random goings on on the busy street. The interior of the restaurant was super nice as was the bar. Kids menu also worked out. Best place on island with 1864 as close second. read more

Great experience, excellent food and excellent service. Would surely make this place a must-go next time we are in Saint John.

I had dinner there last night and was amazed at the quality of the food and service. The Osso Bucco Bolognese was one of the best dishes I've ever eaten. Yep, better than anywhere. The service was impeccable. In all a great experience. Thanks EVO Bistro! read more