I went to Saint with my family for a simple night out, and we absolutely loved it! I'd been there before at night when they first opened, mainly to enjoy their fireplace, but this time we tried the food....and it did not disappoint. I recently found out I can't handle gluten, and the staff were amazing about it. They were able to tweak a few menu items to make them gluten-free, which I really appreciated. Our waiter was super friendly, and everyone was attentive, even though the restaurant was busy. One thing I especially loved was the outside seating/setup....it's absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to come back and eat here more often! read more

*highly recommend* I cannot say enough about my experience here. Start to finish was flawless, and is a great place for a ladies night or a special date night. Reservations are not required, but if you don't, you may not receive the answer you like at the reception desk. I had a small group of five and were seated promptly at 6:30 PM for their dinner service. Drinks were ordered and came out quickly. I am lactose intolerant to a degree and do not eat beef or pork so sometimes my options are quite limited. I landed on the branzino (fish) as well as shared in the bread service, crispy artichokes, and zucchini fritters. I tried a little of each and every one of them were delicious. My meal came out and was also fantastic. They went through the special effort to prepare a side of white beans that didn't have pork in them for me (thank you chef!). They didn't have any dessert that I can eat other than the lemon sorbet, which by the way was also delish! I usually don't cave to get something so pedestrian at such a nice restaurant, but I wanted to partake in dessert with everyone. If I had any recommendations, it would be for the pastry chef to come up with something (anything) that can be tailored to vegan/GF people. You'd make a lot of them very happy! If you're wondering, make reservations and go! read more

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Dining at Saint was a reminder that we are in a tourist mecca where even the locals come in droves to places like Saint to step out of the norm and experience a special evening. I didn't quite experience what I was hoping for my friend's birthday dinner because the crowd of guests and chaotic service was a little overwhelming, and the food was not to par, but again, this is a destination restaurant for many people now and that bustle comes with the territory. Hosts and servers were welcoming and helpful even though harried. Thanks to the crew for nudging us to sit inside instead of being sitting ducks for the oncoming thunderstorm. It was fun watching the bachelorette party scurry in during the downpour. Dinner AND a show. We ordered lovely cocktails that almost warranted the hype. I was expecting a better bar program to kick things off. The Nebbiolo we selected was a nice bottle but it took forever to get it because the wine storage is so disorganized. The savory sweet and hot pepper with sausage was the only app with bread that we figured would be an appropriate size for two. If there are more of you, there are bread and cheese plates that looked great. Caesar salad and pesto salmon were delicious and well prepared, but didn't achieve the level of greatness I was expecting. The venue, not the menu, is the star here. It feels like you are in a theme park that matches the history and culture of our ancient city. Except why Italian and not the ethnic cuisines that match the Spanish, Greek, Menorcan (even French Huguenots or English or escaped West Africans!)? That's would be cool. Like an EPCOT of STA. Maybe the restaurateurs owners could deploy a "River and Fort Mose" in Uptown that would satisfy this itch. Yes the prices are high compared to the product, but don't forget, you are paying for the ambiance and those gigantic chairs fit for a conquistador. St. Augustine is a precursor to Florida's is "Disney", after all. read more

Duuuude this place is off the $&@?*€chain. The cocktails are delish"made man"...bread...shutup.... cus you will. Get the Chicken Parm w the bucatini (itsonSTEROIDS). Service was on point Pic was a great server. read more

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Amazing!! Everything is made in house and SO fresh! The meals were flavorful, filling and delicious! One of the best meals I've had in St Augustine! The cheesecake is a MUST! Our server was also so friendly and helpful, it does take a bit longer for the meals because they are made fresh but it is worth the wait! We also loved the vibe of the place, beautiful patio and bar area. Definitely would recommend!! read more

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Great special occasion spot! It's really aesthetic inside and out. The ossobuco is pretty good not great.

Celebrate with this beautiful restaurant! After reading many reviews, I was concerned that I was going to get mediocre food at high prices. This was not the case, the food was delicious! Granted I was on the bay front with gorgeous views in a beautiful building, I was expecting a little more than average price. A party of three, with no alcohol or appetizers, entrees for each, and bread service averaged about $60.00 per person. The entrees were filling and yummy. I personally had the short rib bolognese. I enjoyed the moist, fork tender pieces of short rib, and the pappardella was cooked to perfection. I was super glad to have left overs. Oh and the limoncello blueberry cheesecake, phenomenal! Our server Anna did an excellent job with all of our needs. The only suggestion would be maybe to offer a 1/2 bread service . We felt we wasted a lot of it. *Make reservations and have you may need cash to park. read more

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Definitely make reservations ahead of time if you are trying to come here. Pro tip: upstairs there is a bar with first come, first serve tables, so hopefully you get lucky! We were in St. Augustine for the weekend and wanted to check this place out. We got here a little after 5 on a Saturday and the wait was upwards of 1.5 hrs. We did get lucky upstairs and were able to grab a table for four. I ordered the bourbon and berries drink, while my boyfriend got a tequila mule. For food, we got the chicken saltimbocca and the short rib bolognese. The saltimbocca was good and the portion was huge! I wish the chicken was a tad bit crispier but it was juicy and flavorful. The rosemary was a nice touch. The short rib bolognese was also a nice satisfying meal, especially with colder temps in St. Augustine. It was a flavorful dish and I would recommend both. I'm not sure if the restaurant was just understaffed or too busy, but the service could use improvement. I know they opened recently but they had several people behind the bar and only 1 gal servicing the whole upstairs that I could see. She was friendly but I think just had too many tables on her hands. It took a while to get our table cleaned off and some menus, then same when it came to getting our check. read more

Saint - Bourbon + Berries - Italian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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So the place is absolutely beautiful. I went for brunch and the server was so attentive and helpful. They had so many things I wanted to try. For appetizer, I had the lobster arancini and for my meal I had the shrimp and grits carbonara. Everything was amazing. read more

Saint - Shrimp and grits carbonara - Italian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Best overall dining experience in a very long time. Beautifully decorated, very comfortable, amazing ambiance. Wonderful service. Very friendly staff and never had to wait for anything. The food was perfection. The branzino was in the top three seafood meals I've ever eaten. There was a slight crunch on the outside, but it was tender and moist in the inside. Easy 5 stars! We will be frequenting Saint! read more

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oak in the city's beauty. The Menu: Saint's menu is a testament to well-crafted Italian cuisine. * Starters: Begin with the Bread Service (a must-try) and appetizers like Zucchini Fritters, Octopus, and Crispy Roman Artichokes. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared and cooked to perfection. * Entrées: Highlights include the flavorful Lamb Chops and Pesto-Glazed Salmon, both seasoned impeccably and served with generous portions. The Branzino and Braised Veal Osso Bucco also garnered high praise from our party for their tenderness and rich flavors. * Drinks: A full bar offers an excellent selection of wines, house-made cocktails, and craft beers to complement your meal. Service: The service at Saint was nothing short of exceptional. The staff worked seamlessly as a team, ensuring that every guest felt attended to without being intrusive. Their attentiveness and warmth elevated the overall dining experience. Dessert: While the savory dishes set a high bar, the desserts were a slight letdown. Both the Tiramisu and chocolate cake, though decent, fell short of the extraordinary standards set by the rest of the meal. A Special Touch: A tour of the restaurant revealed its unique spaces, each with its own charm. The rooftop bar and balcony seating deserve special mention for their stunning views and ambiance. Final Thoughts: Saint Restaurant is a fantastic addition to St. Augustine's culinary landscape. With its impeccable food, welcoming service, and unmatched setting, it's an ideal destination for date nights, celebrations, or a memorable evening downtown. Highly recommend Saint -- we'll definitely be back! Saint Restaurant 44 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL Open daily from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. read more

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Fabulous! Atmosphere food attention. It's a win and highly suggest going the bread services as divine

Apparently this place opened only a couple of weeks ago but things ran smoothly. We were there on NYE and they don't take reservations so we showed up around 5:15pm and were seated immediately. We had a beautiful table on their patio. The holiday lights made it cozy and intimate. Plus the rat pack based music was a perfect accompaniment. If you have a little wait, there is a nice fire pit that many were enjoying. I chose the butternut squash ravioli and it was good. Liked the light crunch of the crushed nuts on top of the dish. The pesto base sauce kept it light and appetizing. Our server (I think her name was Kaley) was fantastic. She was attentive but not overbearing. She let us go at our own pace. She gave excellent directions. She got us a mocktail that was so tasty just by hearing an example of things we liked (no menu for mocktails). Great way to bring in the new year. read more

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Stopped here during the Grand opening and it was the only place around with no wait so we stopped in, and happy we did. This place is part of the same restaurant group of nearby River & Fort restaurant. Beautiful Outdoor courtyard with plenty of light, with romantic music playing not too loud.. fab ambiance. There were heaters everywhere on a cold night. Multiple spaces including a fire pit, rooftop bar & courtyard bar. This is a great date night spot, but also dog and kid friendly. Looks good for larger groups too. Everyone we encountered was very helpful and enthusiastic. We ordered the spaghetti and meatballs. The Meatballs were soft and flavorful, pasta perfectly cooked. Bolognese had a bit of a kick to it. Also grabbed a Caprese salad which seemed fresh but we were missing the taste of basil, wish they added it but the added Truffle kinda made up for it. Bathrooms were clean, and they had a hand dryer but wish they had paper towels. This place is going to have long lines once people find out about it. Glad we were able to stop by. read more

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I have been looking forward to trying Saint for quite some time, so I left feeling sadly underwhelmed. The setting is stunning. We ended up with perfect weather for outdoor seating, and the patio dining area is truly remarkable. The espresso martinis were among the best I've had in St. Augustine. We started with the beef carpaccio and paired it with the bread service for the table. Both were delicious. Honestly, I wish we had stopped there and gone straight to dessert. Unfortunately, the entrees were the lowest point of the experience. At our waiter's recommendation, I ordered the veal osso buco with risotto and blood orange carrots. The veal was extremely chewy, almost rubbery, and the risotto was noticeably undercooked. It was very disappointing. One of our guests ordered the NY strip and also commented that it was chewy and lacked the quality expected at this price point. The only entrée highlight for our table was the lasagna. Overall, I had very high expectations for this restaurant, and the experience simply fell short. For the price point, we hoped everything would feel exceptional, but overall it was just okay. If we decide to return, it will likely be for drinks and appetizers only. read more

Saint was AMAZING! I was visiting Saint Augustine but if I lived nearby I would have dinner here once a month. We tried 3 different entrees and every single one was delicious. The servers were very nice and accommodating. The place is beautiful and clean. All good things to say. If you're in the area and in the mood for some elevated Italian food this is definitely the place!! read more

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Had reservations for my birthday-seated immediately. Ordered drinks and a bread board-both fast and delicious. Ordered the lasagna-delicious and could have split between 2 people! Only complaint is the price. For the price of dinner-should have come with bread, salad, something. Was surprised not to have bread and dipping oil offered when we sat down. Again-lasagna was delicious and service was very good. read more

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Good ravioli and great server!! Daneal was awesome would totally recommend coming here.

Went to Saint with no reservation the Thursday before Christmas and was able to put our name down with about a 45 minute wait. About 25 minutes into our wait we got a text and were super excited to dine there! The property is large, with both indoor and outdoor seating and a second story as well as an outdoor fire pit. Our server gave us great drink recommendations which were all delicious. We also got the bread service and lobster arancini which were good. Unfortunately our main courses were just okay, I got the bolognese and my friend got the spaghetti and meatballs and the amount of meat to spaghetti was hugely off, we had almost no noodles and TONS of meat. My husband got the seafood pasta which wasn't very good unfortunately. Lastly, my other friend got the NY strip which he liked. I really enjoyed the drinks and the ambiance at Saint but only having a few noodles in a mountain of meat sauce was disappointing. I hope to come back for their lunch menu and try something new! read more

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Great time taking dad out for Father's Day! Our server, Dani, was awesome. Food was great and the Bourbon and Berry drink subbed with Vodka was delish! read more

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Top notch fine dining experience. We were seated on a terrace with just three tables. Very intimate with a view of the bay all lit up for Nights of Lights. Isabella was our "gastro director" for the evening. She was amazing. All her recommendations were spot on. I had the espressotini that was not heavy but pure perfection. My sister had the bourbon & berries. My husband and brother in law had an old fashion. Everyone was very happy with their cocktails. We ordered the octopus and lobster arancini for appetizers. The octopus was the most tender we had ever eaten. The lobster arancini was amazing. Next we had the bread service and the fennel and orange salad. Bread service is huge with in house baked bread stick, focaccia rolls, slices of golden bread with ricotta, honey, herbed butter and a head of roasted garlic. The orange and fennel salad was light and very fresh. Our entrees were the lasagna, the osso bucco, salmon & seafood bucatini. Our entrees were huge, delicious and enough for leftovers. We capped off the evening with tawny port. read more

What went great? Pretty much everything--food, service, ambiance--the full experience makes this one of the top picks in St. Augustine. I started with the carpaccio, and it was a standout. It's been a long time since I've had the dish, and this one was a major pleaser--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. For the entrée, I went with the bone-in veal, and it was hands down the best I've had out anywhere. Perfectly cooked, tender, and rich with flavor. Exceptional all around. Highly recommend. read more

The service and staff were all so friendly and helpful! We enjoyed a bottle of Chardonnay and ordered the Seafood Bucatini as well as the Short Rib Bolognese. Both dishes were beautifully presented and full of flavor with every bite. The atmosphere was very dark and elegant - they had a charming courtyard available to eat in as well as a spacious rooftop lounge area. Definitely on the pricier side, but I wouldn't hesitate to come back next time we're in town! read more

Saint - Seafood Bucatini - Italian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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The restaurant has one of the cutest courtyards for dining. See went for a birthday dinner and it was amazing. Our server was so good and did such an amazing job. We got the Lobster Arabcini, fried artichokes and bread service to start. The arancini was my favorite of three free, and the bread service was top notch! I ended up getting the Short Rib pasta and it was freaking delish! The pasta was so fresh and the sauce was so good! I got a few cocktails and the were all so good! read more

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We had been wanting to try this new restaurant since it opened four months ago and finally gave it a try today for lunch. The restaurant gets a 5 for decor and ambiance. It really is beautiful. However, the service and food is about a 3. We arrived at 12 for a lunch reservation. We ordered pretty quickly but did not receive our food for about 50 minutes. When the food finally arrived, it wasn't even hot. It came out at room temperature. The menu has plenty of appetizers, salads, pastas and entrees, as well as a few specials. I opted for the seafood bucatini. It was a small portion with 2 shrimp, 3 clams, and 2 mussels, one of which was closed. My husband had the short rib tagliatelle. His dish was also not hot. We skipped dessert because the wait had been so long for our entrees. Hopefully, a future visit will go better. read more

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Cute place! The reception and serving staff were very friendly. Saint recently began serving brunch and the menu options were fun and interesting. They had some breakfast staples and some Italian flare options. Blueberry pancakes were delicious with a lemon butter on top. Eggs Benedict was good but I expected more since it was suppose to come on focaccia bread. Not sure if I was served focaccia or not. Definitely would go back to try the dinner menu! read more

Saint - Eggs Benedict, Blueberry Pancakes, All American Breakfast - Italian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

We usually don't leave negative reviews. The food and atmosphere were nice, but the service was unexpectedly below our expectations. Our server didn't tell us all of the daily specials, disappeared for half an hour without checking on our table, and then brought out a dinner that wasn't what was ordered. At that point, we just wanted to leave. read more

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We had the most fantastic time here. We went with our friends and ordered a ton of apps. The Cacio e Pepe was amazing. The atmosphere, the service, the food... it was all outstanding. We'll definitely be going back. read more

What a gem in Saint Augustine! You'll feel like you e been transported to Positano! The space is beautiful both indoors and outdoors. Great service and the Italian food is spectacular! We dine at the bar and tried various appetizers, Started with the espresso and lemoncello martinis. Both were amazing! For appetizers we had the meatballs, fried artichoke, fried zucchini and fennel orange salad. All dishes were delicious! Great spot and a wonderful edition to Saint Augustine. Loved the outdoor dining and rooftop space as well. read more

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Big shout out to Grecia M (from Johnson City) and all the staff! They have an outdoor dog friendly area and Hank (the boxer) enjoyed the love and treats. We made it back to our Airbnb just as the storm hit. My apologies to the chef for putting my beautiful Filet Carpaccio in a to go box! It is delicious! read more

Saint - Italian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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So we finally tried out Saint. To say we were unimpressed and quite disgusted would be a complete understatement. First let me say that I'm genuinely surprised my experience was so negative, because their sister restaurant down the street has been nothing but fantastic every time I've gone. With that said, let me jump in: We came in as a party of 4 with a 1 year old for an early Father's Day dinner (6pm). We parked, walked around the city, and then arrived to dinner. First annoyance off the bat was the absence of baby changing tables in the bathrooms. This isn't Komodo or Carbone in Miami or Tao in New York where I can understand the need to cater to a certain demographic of clientele. This restaurant is in St. Augustine, FL......a family friendly town where you are bound to have people wondering in with a child every now and then. Our server was super sweet. No complaints there. The food was absolute garbage. We ordered the "popular" bread sampler dish, chicken parm, branzino, truffle fries, a few salads and short rib pasta. First off, please skip the bread dish. It was the equivalent of dry, old Winn Dixie bread (not even Publix haha) that was garnished with rosemary to make it look like it wasn't just taken out of a plastic bag and slightly heated to look gourmet. Chicken parm had more breading than chicken. It came with a side of beans that I'm fairly certain came from a can. The taste was bad but the presentation made it even worse. The Branzino wasn't just burnt, it was inedible (see last photo). Clearly the chef and the owners of this place have never tasted a real branzino before. If they have, they would be embarrassed to send that out. It was charred, it was dry, and it was extremely chewy. It came with the same side of canned looking beans as the chicken parm. The truffle fries looked terrible the moment they came out. They were overcooked and cold. Tasted like day old steak'n shake fries that were reheated. The short rib pasta was also cold. It had half short rib and half a short rib type sauce with small chunks in it. Their sister restaurant has a short rib dish that is actually phenomenal, so I'm not sure what they're doing here. Some other things to note were the 4 hostesses at the hostess stand... Again not sure why, is this Miami or New York? Based on my experience with the food, I'd think the kitchen needs more attending here than the hostess stand. Needless to say, we won't be back. read more

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I wanted to be wowed by this restaurant - unfortunately, I wasn't. First off, the place is beautiful. It's got so many different opportunities for dining and drinking experiences, with an outdoor patio, bars inside and out (and on both the first and second floor), a second story balcony, and indoor dining. We were looking so forward to a great experience. Unfortunately, Saint failed on the core functions of a restaurant. The food was just average, and service was the same. Our server, Brianna was kind but didn't necessarily deliver top levels of service. Even though she was serving just two to three tables, there were long periods of time where drinks for empty, and the food itself didn't arrive for about 45 minutes at lunch time, when the restaurant was at maybe 25% of capacity. The short rib bolognese when eventually delivered came out lukewarm, something I would have usually sent back, but we had already waited so long. After finishing the entree, I was thinking of ordering dessert but we didn't see Brianna for about 15 minutes, so I just figured I'd get the check and call it a day. There are so many restaurants in St Augustine and there are some very solid options - unfortunately it looks like Saint may need some additional time to get there food and service processes in order. Pricing at lunch was about $60/person all-in, with soft drinks only and no appetizer. While I likely would not recommend this restaurant, if you were going to visit I would recommend trying the outdoor patio, and maybe starting with a drink and an appetizer and seeing how it goes. read more

Saint - Italian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

We like it for a drink or nice dinner. I would say those at the front door could use some training. We make a specific reservation arrive early tables are open and they act less than interested in assisting you with your request. Golden rule customers are key! read more

Went twice recently. The lunch brunch menu was a 5. Lots of options for someone who doesn't eat meat. I had French toast and it was delicious. I then went for dinner and hardly any options for someone who doesn't eat meat and what I did get which was a lemon gnocchi should be removed from the menu. I would give it a 1. Service was great. Setting awesome do between the 2 visits I give it a 3. I will probably never return for dinner but brunch is a yes. read more

5 Stars We came to Saint in St. Augustine with a group of six for a friend's birthday, and it completely exceeded our expectations. Visiting from out of town, we were honestly blown away by the food scene here -- Saint was a definite highlight. We kicked things off with the bread service -- a huge portion of warm, fluffy bread served with garlic butter and honey. So good we were fighting over the last piece. We also had the Caesar salad, oysters (my only complaint is that they didn't serve them with vinegar), the sausage -- which was the standout of the appetizers -- and the fried octopus... which might've been the best I've ever had. It had this light fried glaze on it that gave it the most amazing texture. Absolutely unreal. For mains, I went with the osso bucco based on the server's recommendation, and it did not disappoint -- fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor. My girlfriend got the lasagna, which was a huge portion and super filling. Definitely more pasta-forward than most, with perfectly al dente noodles -- really unique and tasty. For dessert, I had the affogato (personally would've liked a bigger scoop of ice cream), we all shared the limoncello cheesecake -- which was amazing -- perfectly tart with a buttery graham cracker crust. We also got the chocolate cake, which was good but probably our least favorite of the three. Service was excellent -- attentive, friendly, and made us feel totally taken care of. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town. Highly recommend! read more

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The place is beautiful. It's huge really but they don't seem to really explain all the places you can sit. We sat inside by bar area. Seemed like all the tables were kinda squeezed in. Not super romantic when so many people so close. Server was prompt and polite and made good recommendations. We started with the bread service which was epic. So many options and the spreads were great. For apps we tried the octopus and the zucchini. I'm seafood allergic and they made accommodations for that which was great. The zucchini was tasty but soft in center. Dip was good. Bf had the octopus and enjoyed it. We ordered the ossobucco the parm and the lasagna. The ossobucco was beautiful and come with a small spoon to enjoy the marrow-it didn't fit but nice concept. The risotto was good. The saltimbiocca parm was so good thin crispy and covered in cheese. Would have both of these again. The lasagna sounds so good and the flavor was but just not enough meat sauce or meat. Will probably not have that again. For dessert there's limited options had to torta fella nonna sounded promising but not as written came with pistachio gelato not lemon and was almost all The same texture again would not reorder. I think the place is beautiful and I would go back for another try. Cost for these items was $200 for 2 of us. read more

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Food not good very bland and no one at my table even finished half of their meals. Service was good but could never recommend because food not good. read more

This is a beautiful location a brand new place. The ambience is absolutely beautiful and stunning inside outside patio area rooftop. We went there on the first week of opening so it was a little hectic and crazy, but I'm sure they will get it situated sooner than later, the food was good, but very pricey, but didn't stand out to be above or better than other places down there, but we do like it. We would go there again maybe for appetizers and drinks on the terrace to overlook The main strip and people watch. Try the Ani lobster rice ball that was good. All the appetizers are pretty good. I think the steak was overrated and very, very pricey, but a great location and I wish him the best in the future. read more

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My husband and I were in town for work & we're looking for some really good food. We found this place walking distance from our Airbnb & it was amazing. The restaurant was very nice & smelled wonderful . Our server Sam was very friendly & knew the menu well. We ordered the bread plate & it was a lot of tasty bread, roasted garlic, honey, garlic butter & more. My husband had the Chicken Saltimbocca Parmesan, basically chicken parm on steroids. I had the Short Rib Bolognese which was fantastic. Everything is made from scratch so fresh! They have a beautiful courtyard out back with a fire pit & great lighting. I highly recommend giving them a try. You will not be disappointed. I only wished we had had room for dessert because it looked delicious. read more

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Went for dinner to celebrate a friend's birthday. Reservation was for 7pm for 9 people. We started off at the rooftop for drinks and one person from our table went downstairs to check on our reservation. They said it wasn't ready yet and would come get us upstairs when ready. When it got to 7:20, we checked in again and it turned out they had texted instead of coming to get us. We had to wait another ten minutes for our table. When we finally got seated, our server was very personable and knowledgeable of the menu. He made everything sound so good. I ordered the Cesar salad and the 100 layer lasagne and my bf got the insalata dei santi and braised veal osso bucco. Everything was very delicious. Although I doubt the lasagne was 100 layers! The veal was soft and tender. They surprised our group with a birthday limoncello cheesecake which was decadent and tangy. The restaurant itself was beautiful and located right in the heart of St Augustine. Rooftop has a great view of the sunset over the water. read more

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