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    Jay Luigi

    4.5 (176 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    CARBONARA
    Jonathon R.

    Hello Jay and hello Luigi. Your time has come. I went with a party of 10 and they did great on getting us in, staging us and then sitting everybody with 10 plates, silverware and menus. Alright cool. Overall. The inside was nice, felt good with a ridiculously tall ceiling. I did hear a CRAZY remix of MLK's I have a dream speech in the bathroom (I'm being so serious. The server even heard it with me) but what a pull, still processing it. Drinks and food were all put in, this moved quickly and that made everybody happy. Food came out, I got carbonara with sausage (idk why I chose it but I did) I really enjoyed it. Cleaned my plate, filled me up. Didnt wow me but for sure did what it needed to do. I can't complain. I'm upset with you YELP, I wanna give these folks a 3.5 but I can't. 4 feels really high level but 3 seems too low. A bummer but that's ok, we move. Thank you Jay and Luigi. I appreciate your service and taking care of everybody.

    Margherita pizza
    Amber R.

    Jay Luigi is located in the Heart of Soho. They provide indoor and outdoor seating options. They also have a bar seating available for a customers. The restaurant is decorated nicely. My friend, and I enjoy the Margherita Pizza. They allow you to choose or thick crest. The flavor was delicious! We also ordered the vodka pasta. It was definitely tasty, but the portion was quite small for the price.

    Vodka pasta and bread with oil and herbs
    Jasmine A.

    First time going for brunch. Simple menu everything was fresh. Our waiter was great. I will definitely be back.

    Lori B.

    My first visit to Jay Luigi was on a Wednesday evening in March as a fun group of 6 ladies for a pre-show dinner. One gal had made a reservation for us; we were able to be seated early, in a cozy comfy booth, even though not everyone had yet arrived. And our server Christina was fantastic! Most of us ordered from the Happy Hour menu, including several Pistachio Espresso Martinis. We also shared a plate of Daily Bread with extra virgin olive oil, plus all the sauces (pomodoro fondue, house-made ricotta with honey, and butter with olive oil). Their house-made sour dough bread was amazing, and each sauce was so good & perfect for dipping. Because I'm indecisive, I ordered the Chicken Parm Sliders and Jay's Caesar Salad, both from the Happy Hour Menu. The sliders were built with the same sourdough bread made in-house, and each bite was well-proportioned with sauce, cheese & thick pieces of chicken. And to be blunt, I'm still reminiscing about that Caesar salad. It was so fresh & delicious! Either dish would've been plenty for me as a meal, so I shared with the other ladies, and still had left-overs. We parked for free on the street (Howard Ave.), directly across from Jay Luigi, with no issues. And we left the car there to ride in one vehicle going downtown for several hours, again with no problems. The restaurant offers valet parking but I'm not sure of any other self-parking options. I really enjoyed the ambiance & food at Jay Luigi! Bites shared with me from the other dishes were just as tasty as what I'd ordered. The Happy Hour menu has a few more things I want to try, along with some dishes on the full menu, so I definitely plan to return.

    Cheese pizza
    Kate B.

    Grabbed a 5:15pm reservation on a Sunday. We were sat inside at a 2 person table that was about 12 inches from another 2 person table. While we don't typically mind being seated near people, these girls we're particularly excited and louder sharing stories etc and I was having trouble hearing my own thoughts of what to order so we requested a different table and were graciously sat outside instead. We had a much better experience for the rest of the meal. Food-wise, we ended up sharing a simple cheese pizza with some meatballs and some rigatoni pasta with the garlic sauce. We also had to get the famous 100 year old yeast made sourdough which was amazing! Loved the pizza with some ricotta on top. Meatballs were juicy and pasta had a subtle cheese taste that wasn't too heavy. Tried out the pistachio gelato as well, wasn't quite the flavor we enjoy but the creaminess was very quality. Will be back to try out brunch.

    Jenn L.

    Love Jay Luigi, especially their happy hour from Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 6 pm. They have $12 pizza and pasta and great happy hour cocktails, including an espresso martini. I've been here for both happy hour and dinner, and it never disappoints. Service is great too! When the weather is nice, I love sitting out on the patio. You really can't go wrong with the pasta and pizza. I especially liked the Jess Knows Best and the cacio e pepe. What I ordered: - Jay's Caesar: romaine, radicchio, dried black cherries, Marcona almonds, house-made croutons, crumbled egg yolk, grana padano - Jess Knows Best: truffle honey, goat cheese, mushroom, caramelized onions, thyme - Cacio E Pepe: spaghetti alla chitarra, cracked black pepper, panko breadcrumbs,grana padano - Chicken Parm Sliders: crispy chicken, sourdough bread, pomodoro, fondue, mozzarella - Not Your Nonna's Tiramisu: mascarpone panna cotta, espresso, chocolate, ladyfingers

    My chicken parm & salad combo
    Alan W.

    Six of us met for lunch at Jay Luigi. Why there? Because I let Yelp reviews guide me. And that turned me into a hero, because everyone loved the place. The inside decor was bright & inviting. Our waiter did an outstanding job & was full of personality. Great service. And of course, the food was excellent. I ordered a sandwich & salad lunch combo. My sandwich was chicken parmigiana. The chicken piece was large & succulent. The breading & sauce & cheese were perfect tasting, & the focaccia bread that housed the sandwich was amazingly tasty. The salad was very good as well, although there was nothing too remarkable about it.

    Your daily bread
    Alicia P.

    I had heard that this place changed over to JL and heard it was doing quite well, so I'm a little late to the party here... Our loud group of 6 were seated in a booth and had Your Daily Bread - it was FABULOUS. Don't skip this...with all 3 spreads! Also had a short thin pasta with a slit in it, I can't recall the name, but the vodka sauce was fab. The meatballs were amazing as well. Everyone enjoyed their entrees. Service with Christina was perfect, on par and super friendly. She enjoyed our group as we were a fun group... We will definitely be back for more!

    Tomato Vodka pasta GF & CHARRED BROCOLINI (GF, PB, V, DF). This was delicious!!! So yummy especially for being GF!
    Isa Y.

    The pasta was the perfect amount of creamy and savory. The gluten free fettuccini was so delicious! I loved the shrimp with it too. Our waiter was very knowledgeable of the menu and service was great! The inside of the restaurant was so cute and I can't wait to go back!

    Stefanie M.

    The pasta at JL is sooo yummy. Love the cacio e Pepe, alla vodka, and carbonara. The bread app with whipped ricotta is a must try! They have an amazing happy hour and service is always great. Love sitting at the bar such a great ambiance.

    Cocktail
    Ama A.

    Went here with my girlfriend for lunch, and honestly, I had dreams about the sourdough from this place...it's that good. You can truly taste the love and care that goes into making it. The restaurant itself is adorable, the service is great, and most importantly, the owner is incredibly hands-on and genuinely friendly. Not in a surface-level way, but in a way that makes you feel like you've been welcomed into someone's home. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and intentional. Highly recommend, this place is special.

    CREAMY TOMATO VODKA (V) + CRISPY MILANESE CHICKEN + MEATBALL SLIDERS
    Tamara R.

    This place absolutely lived up to all the TikTok hype. The pasta was worth every bit of the praise. Perfectly cooked, rich in flavor, and clearly made with intention. You can taste the quality in every bite. I also enjoyed the espresso martini so much!! Definitely try and catch this place during happy hour. The atmosphere felt cozy and intimate. When a place is talked about this much, you hope it delivers and Jay Luigi definitely does. I'll be back.

    Samantha E.

    I have visited J. Luigi for happy hour on a Friday afternoon around 4:45. My husband and I were able to get really great seats outside and were served almost immediately. The outdoor seating has a great vibe! The happy hour at J. Luigi is very good with a couple of pizzas, pastas and salad salads on the happy hour menu as well as a wide variety of drinks. I always get the super Tuscan wine, which is six dollars on happy hour. The pizzas are $12 on happy hour and are quite the bargain. I definitely plan on returning for my usual pizza, salad and wine combo! The pizza crust is made with sourdough bread and I normally don't like thick crust pizza but I do like it here. I like the thin crust too!!

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    Food was excellent, great presentation. Personnel welcoming and know their menu perfectly. What a wonderful experience we all had.

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    Enjoyed an amazing brunch. Luigi salad, pizza, hales chicken, tiramisu pancakes, etc. Our server Ashley was terrific too. We will be back.

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    Food was great!!! Highly recommend. Vodka rigatoni with meatball was delicious. You must try the fried artichokes.

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    I love this food with everything it has to offer and the burgers and you need to get it

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    Jay Luigi

    4.4
    (292 reviews)
    13.4 mi
    $$

    5 Stars for an Italian spot that hits the mark with every dish and every pizza! Pro-tip: get the…read moreLuca Salad and Tiramisu. You'll thank me! We were a group of 5 and waited about 10 mins for a table (no reservations), but that gave us time to scope out the menu. The Luca Salad is not to be missed. It's got kale, romaine, radicchio, Marcona almonds, dried black cherry (YUM), and a cashew-balsamic dressing. This salad was a fan favorite with our group and I've been thinking about it since! In terms of the pizzas, we enjoyed the Sweet Baby Jane (tomato, house-made mozzarella, soppressata, and calabrian honey) with a thin "NY-apolitan" crust. We also got the Jess Knows Best pizza (truffle honey, goat cheese, mushroom, caramelized onions, thyme), but we got it with the "taglio" tall and fluffy crust. All of the crust options are made with naturally fermented sourdough and we were a split group on the favorite crust type. The toppings were a perfect blend of savory, sweet that hit every note we wanted. The pastas were -chef's kiss-. Our fave was the Creamy Tomato Vodka- which had a touch of heat, but totally doable for a heart-burn-prone gal like me. Lastly- we got the Limoncello Cake and the Tiramisu. Both were completely devoured, but the tiramisu is something speciaaaal! They bring it out in a baking dish and serve you at the table. I almost asked "how much for the entire tray??" Overall, one of my new favorite spots in St. Pete. I'll be returning!

    I came with my coworkers and we all did family style so I got to try a bunch of different dishes…read moreall at once. Everything was great, but if I was coming back with just myself and one other person, here is what I would get: Luca salad: I'm never a huge salad guy, but I always enjoys something fresh. This salad had me scraping the plate and looking for seconds. Sweet Jamie Kay Pizza: We got this one thin and it was so good. We had another of the thick pizza with mushrooms and goat cheese. It was great but the thin pizza was my favorite. Creamy Tomato Vodka pasta: this was a crowd favorite at the table and everyone wanted seconds. If you want some protein, add a side of meatballs because those were delicious as well. Tiramisu: We shared a few desserts, but honestly this was one of the best tiramisu I've had in a long time. They bring it out in a big baking dish and I wish they left the whole thing at the table.

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    Cacciatore Bros

    4.2
    (108 reviews)
    6.5 mi
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    Just OK is my takeaway. It was under construction in the…read moremiddle of the store so I could not get some items. I wanted Calabrian chiles, but they were apparently behind the plastic construction area. At the deli, I asked for a half pound prosciutto. They cut over 1lb due to lack of English. OK. I took it anyway so it was not wasted (the domestic was no bueno). It was old and dried out. There was no one at the meat counter, so I had to ask the deli guy to help me. The chicken breasts that were on sale were gatgantuan. I have never seen chicken breasts so large. The wings smelled bad when I got home to package to freeze. I had to toss 10 lbs. The reason I went was for the chicken sale. I am not risking food poisoning. The prices on most grocery items were actually higher than Publix. For specialty Italian items, the selection was just good. I did find guanciale and pancetta. Honestly, I would rather go to Mazzaro's or Moschella's. Their service is much better, and they have much more specialty items, plus they are cleaner and don't sell old nasty food.

    I will constantly be shopping here now…read more Recently I read that food is more regulated in Italy so I went on a quest to find food made in Italy. This is the place to go. Yes, there is tons of food made in the US too but it's a good variety. You won't find everything that you find at a standard grocery store here. Off the top of my head I couldn't find Greek yogurt, cottage cheese or nut butter, but what you do find is spectacular. We got pasta and pasta sauce imported from Italy, frozen ravioli from New York, coffee beans from Italy, bread from local bakeries, and my husband loved the coke from Mexico with real sugar. We also grabbed cannolis from their deli. They have a substantial wine and butcher area. Also a a good selection of ready made foods. This place is hidden, but the parking lot is big. I will definitely continue to come here to shop!

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    Mazzaro's Italian Market

    4.6
    (2.3k reviews)
    15.4 mi
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    Can we talk about the cheese room? it's one of the largest in Florida and also my favorite place…read moreever! They have over 300 artisanal, imported and domestic cheeses, I find something new every time I go! The ambiance is what makes it special to locals, it feels like stepping into a traditional Italian market and it's hard to find elsewhere in Tampa. Definitely a staple for St. Pete! The market is almost always busy, so go right when they open or later in the afternoon on weekdays or you'll be standing shoulder to shoulder and wait 15 to 30 minutes, but honestly that time is perfect for browsing everything! My go to orders are the Mortadella Pistachio and the Fig & Pig. They are $12 each, and yes a bit pricey but the freshness and quality make it worth it.

    Wow! What a fun place to check out. There's ample parking. A lot of photo ops outside, some picnic…read moretables. So much bustle. So many people. You walk in and Theres a check out area. A fresh produce, meat, fish, sausage, pickled olives, section. You walk further down and Theres the grab and go food section. Then to the left you have wine and cheese. You go further in, and Theres a fancy cheese section. Unfortunately they don't give small amounts of cheeses and cut it for you. But you can buy some really good cheeses here. Then you go back to the very narrow hallway, and Theres a ton of coffee on the left. I just got into coffee and am a coffee snob. I noticed there was a "greasy" looking bean. Which just means it's well past its freshness. The price of bean actually isnt that bad. And they offer a lot of varieties. We bought two, Guatemala and organic Mexico. I wanted to try it out before writing this review. The Guatemala one was light, faint. The Mexico was a bit deeper flavor. I would recommend to management to better advertise the coffee bean so the product moves and stays fresh, or maybe move it to a different section where people can feel comfortable getting it. It gets so crowded in the hallway. I would leave the hallway was a grab and go area. You keep walking down and you have the coffee shop to the right, and a small bread stand to the left. Of course we got coffee. Theres a small area of seating to get coffee for there. Theres a big roaster to give the appearance that they roast their own coffee but I believe it's just for decoration. Fiancé got a cappuccino. It was okay. He normally doesn't get coffee with too much milk but the waitress said there was 3 shots of espresso in there. I would say it didn't taste like 3 shots. It taste like coffee with 90% milk. And it should be told to customers that a cappuccino there is more milk with coffee. I got the con panno. Which is espresso with whipped cream. I'm not sure if the whip cream they use is fresh, or if it's super sweetened, but my coffee was sweet. It was thick which I like but I didn't like whatever sweetener they used. But I'd probably order a macchiato if I ever came back so I could taste the coffee. On the other side of the coffee shop is the sandwiches and prepared food that you order. Sandwiches are HUGE. Fiancé had the #1 with all the fixings. It was nice but if you don't like soggy sandwiches, you can ask for no veggies. Which we would do next time. I had the 7, no sun-dried tomatoes and no veggies. It was so good. The mozzerella was very fresh! If you walk past that you have the dried cured meat, and down a hallway to the right you'll find dried pasta and fresh pasta. The fresh pasta looked so good. I wished we lived in the area so I could try. You head back the other way and pass the outdoor seating and Theres also a place for you to check out you grocery/sandwiches. Right next to that section you have the pantry area of canned fish, pickled things, olive oil. Then Theres the bread and pastry area. We only had time to see these and no time to see what other stores they had or walk around. But I'd definitely come back to check those out.

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