Excellent food, nice atmosphere, and really nice owners. however, the service is weak and $50.00 corkage. Really? Dr.T

Was very excited to try this restaurant ever since seeing it on "Check Please". The menu reads amazing. Left very disappointed and would not recommend based on my initial visit. Very loud, poor service and pricey for the quality and experience. First couple to be seated in the lower dining room. Early reservations. Took 45 minutes for appetizers (octopus and a Caesar salad). The couple next to us (seated 20 minutes after us) was well into their entrees by the time our salad came out and they had the same app! I still had hope since the octopus was good. Just good. Salad was nothing special. We ordered the lobster pasta and meat rigatoni. Another 45 minutes. Rigatoni pasta was cold as if sitting too long. Meatball was scalding hot to the point I literally burned my mouth. Sausage tasted fishy. Short-rib was okay - probably the best in the bowl but not impressed after being let down by the other meats. Both sauces (lobster and meat) seemed very sweet. Neither of us finished the entrees. A first. I was shocked when I received the bill. I don't mind at all paying for good food but was bummed that a less than average meal put me back $200 and 2 hours. read more

Her for dinner and must say such a true gem like other Yelpers have mentioned. The ambience is awesome, like a restaurant you would see in New Orleans, any other place than Hollywood. Food was flavorful as well. Visit them! read more

Delicious Italian cuisine in a smallish Hollywood restaurant. Valet parking was a plus on a busy street. The restaurant has nice decor and ambiance. The food was the best Italian I've had in Miami. The only strange item was the lights flickering and strange noises which I assume are related to the handicap elevator. read more

We went here for a graduation dinner for my brother in law. I have been to many restaurants for business dinners and date nights with my wife and family. 5 star steakhouses to regular pubs. This is the worst service and most overpriced dinner I have ever had. The server was terrible with an attitude and food was mediocre at best. I spoke to the manager and they honestly did not care. Take my advice and I have written many great reviews on Yelp. DO NOT EAT HERE. Save your hard earned money and go to a good Italian restaurant where they will serve you properly with some kindness. Our tab alone was $1000 for a party of 8 with bottles of wine ordered. I'm happy to say that they will never get my business or any of my friends, family or colleagues. Bottom line: skip this place. read more

Great, authentic Italian cuisine to try here. Make sure to make a reservation and you'll be fine. Formal attire is recommended. Service was great. Calamari appetizer was to die for. Pasta was delicious and the sauces exquisite. Overall a wonderful experience very close by the beach. read more

While two of the three meals were good, the steak was lackluster and the waiter was not all interested in us - he did not even ask how our meal was. This restaurant needs to treat its customers better. For the price there are better options such as Mama Mia's in downtown Hollywood. Oh, I forgot to mention that a member of our group asked for a glass of wine and they were brought a $25 glass of wine as per the recommendation of the waiter without ever being told the cost. Any place that brings you the most expensive glass to up charge you is not in business for the long haul. read more

I enjoyed this restaurant, but am not sure I would go back. I didn't even know it was in Hollywood Beach because it's in a 4 story building that looks like an apartment/condo. I saw all the reviews and decided to try it. The place is very well decorated and is very small (at least the downstairs where we were seated) I think there are no more than 8 tables. Service was professional and pleasant, but could have been more attentive. Food was very good. I ordered the pork chop, wife and 2 others at our table ordered salmon, someone else ordered the duck and our 10 year old daughter got pasta. I have no complaints about the food. Everything was prepared flawlessly. When I got the pork chop in front of me I couldn't believe how HUGE it was; I also always order double cut pork chops medium rare and it came out cooked just about right; slightly dry but it may have been the cut of beef. Everyone else also liked their food but there were comments of the salmon also being a little over-cooked. Let's discuss a few negatives. We went there thinking that it was going to be a nice italian dinner, we were contemplating Morton's or Capital Grille but decide to go here because the other two were going to make for an expensive evening. When we saw the menu, we realized we should have called ahead or looked at their menu online before coming. This place is VERY EXPENSIVE. We were already there and it was late so let's just order. This is not a 3 dollar sign restaurant as stated on Yelp, this is beyond 4($$$$) dollar signs. Their salads are listed on their website at $14-$18; the salads are not large salads. The entrees are on average $40 or more. I can see paying approximately $40 for a really good steak but paying $35 for a small bit of salmon is just out of this world. They also don't have kids menus so you have to pay $14 for a half order of pasta; a full order is $26. This is pasta we're talking about, even the most expensive places normally charge under $10-$15 for pasta, $26-$34 is just a bit much. Maybe I am budget conscious and I discuss price but I could have easily gone to the places mentioned above and had a 3-4 course meal per person for less than we paid here. We were 6 people at our table and were automatically charged 20% gratuity, I didn't feel like complaining about this and the service was good; I would have liked to have my coffee cup refilled more often but I'm not knocking them for that. So why would I not come back? It's not that the place is bad because it was very good, but for the value it is definitely not for me. I don't mind paying high prices for food but I don't go to places that charge $26 for a pasta dish just because they can. The pork chop I had was very good but $34 for a double cut pork chop where I can get a better one at Houston's for half the price? I didn't want to give this place 3 stars because the food is definitely good. Sardelli's can earn 5 stars if they dropped their prices and not automatically add 20% tip to groups of 6 or more when most places add 17%-18%. I never tip 20% for a high dollar meals unless the service is flawless; servers don't deserve more money for average service than a top notch server at Cheesecake Factory? They are already getting more by the dollar value of the meal. read more

Had a lovely dinner, food was great. Waiter was a bit snobbish, seemed to be put out when asked to describe dishes. However, the best is yet to come. As soon as coffee was finished, the hostess came over and asked us to leave. Said the request came from the owner. Said another party was waiting for our table. This turned what could have been a really good meal into one that I will never repeat. We will not go back and will not recommend to anyone. read more

Went there Saturday ! Drinks were bad. Had to send them back. Owner doesn't give a damn to keep the locals happy. Steak was over priced and cold. When asked for au jus ... had to wait 15 min. Or get A-1 steak sauce. Really???? Save your money or try bourbon steak house instead. read more

Oh my goodness - this place is amazing!! We came in around 45 minutes before close and our waiter, Diego, took extremely good care of us. He brought out tomato bisque as a starter and it was delicious. Then he brought out the main course and it was perfectly cooked- my filet melted in my mouth like butter and my vegetables were cooked just right. I will definitely be visiting many times in the future. read more

Three stars is gracious, and it's only because I had a good time due to the company I was with. I don't even feel like writing a review at this point. My medium rare strip was medium, the pasta and gnocchi dish were really good, the service was BAD. Lots of reviews that I read stated that the chef/owner made them feel welcome, but it seemed like he was too busy drinking wine and flirting with the women at the bar. Bummed, I wanted him to say hi like I had read in the reviews. Oh yeah, the calamari was good too! The service was bad. That is all. If price means absolutely nothing to you, eat here. If it concerns you in the least, don't. read more

I have been a big fan but I have noticed a few problems that have started to occur with their most recent fame. *Wine List...I brought 2 wine lovers and raved about their wine list. They had to choose a third choice once their first 2 that they were so excited in having we not available. That also happened on a prior occasion with myself just trying to order a bottle of the lower costs ($45.00) and the was made to feel they didn't have it..and would have to buy something more expensive to get a comparable wine. Almost like I was ordering swill. *They had a lovely girl named Rocky (spelling?) that was behind the bar...first impression as you usually have to wait for your table. She has been replaced by a rather curt woman...she makes a mean drink she needs to learn how to smile and speak to the patrons more graciously that are about to spend big bucks. *Food...My absolute favorite is the Raviolo appetizer. The recipe has changed and not for the better - i love consistency and this wasn't. The fried items...pass...not sure if it was because they were busy but if not served immediately came to the table cold. My husband loved his VealChop (Special) but other tablemates ordered the Rigatoni (That they always ordered at Fulvios hoping for the same) and once again...you could see the disappointment . At $34.00 a plate its painful. We also seemed to be eating in shifts as food wasn't delivered at the same time...once again...Trying to be polite with a plate sitting in front of you getting cold. * Service...as there is only one bartender the waiters are in line as she tends to the crowded bar and the full house...Prepare to wait if you are a cocktail drinker...your glass will be left empty most of the time. Same goes with that bottle of Rumbaur Chardonnay ($75.00 x 2) that is sitting off to the side that I will have to get up to get a glass of...Thank you again for the water refill...can you please find my waiter so I can have more wine?? I hope they read these reviews...I want them to stay forever - they were a hidden treasure and there was a time where I would just sit at the bar and order a few apps and cocktails an leave smiling. read more

Lively place for a romantic dinner or to celebrate a special something. Loved the vibes and food was excellent.

We heard great things about this restaurant, so went and sat at the bar. Right off the bat, I will tell you the food was excellent. However, it was very expensive. We are happy to pay top prices if the food quality AND the service are excellent.this is where we we're let down. The service from the bartender was indifferent at best. It's a small bar, so should be easy to handle. We practically had to do gymnastics to get her attention for another drink. An attend at conversation was rebuffed. According to our stool neighbor, this is not unusual. A big disappointment read more

Awesome food and great atmosphere! Dates or family. Loved the meatballs and pasta is to die for but also great chops. Loved the bar as well!

The service was do able but the timing took FOREVER!!!! And after expressing our frustration with the manager mImi she did NOTHING!!!!!!

Wow... This is one of those places that if it weren't for yelp only locals would know about. So first of all, thanks yelpers! If you're in the mood for high-end italian / steaks this is the place for you. Venue is amazing, hidden on a side street (valet parking the way to go), mult level restaurant. Great wine selection, great martinis, and food that's par for the course. read more

I took my mom to dinner last night and had a wonderful dinner. The steak was fabulous! Carmen who is the owner greeted me with a hug and the same when we left. True hospitality!! read more

Our hotel recommended we eat here during our two night stay and our biggest regret was going just one night instead of both! Everything was outstanding! Our table by the window was perfect and romantic. The amuse potato soup was to die for and a nice touch. The bread and homemade ricotta was amazing and we couldn't stop eating it. Our server was attentive and descriptive. We shared the braised veal pasta as a starter, I wish I could eat it everyday! We shared a dry aged ribeye with two different sauces (bleu cheese is the best) and it was more than enough for us to finish. We were excited for the leftovers until we realized our hotel accidentally threw them away. Oh well, we will just have to go back for more one day! read more

Hidden gem, would never know place is there. Great food, sweet ambience, good service & nice experience.

We went here with some friends who had heard it was really good. It certainly did not disappoint. My partner and I started with the green salad. It was fabulous. Lots of interesting flavours. We stayed with simple with steaks for our main course and they were cooked to perfection. The had lots of choices and everything looked amazing. The only downside was the noise. read more

We had reservations for 8pm. Valet was very friendly and fast. The style and atmosphere was special. The food was good and presented well, but not amazing. The server was really nice, but as other reviewers have said, the food comes out extremely slow. We didn't order dessert because we were just ready to get out. The complementary soup was a nice touch, but still cannot make up for the long wait for each course and even the check. read more

Outstanding food. Great service and ambiance. We were on the second floor which is nicer than the main floor. Too bad there is no seating outside read more

Wow what an incredible restaurant. In the land of Hollywood dive restaurants, this one is a hidden gem. Looks like a four story condo and if you have to ask where it is, I guess you don't deserve to indulge in their decadence. Started with a complimentary cream corn and pumpkin chowder- yum. Had the king crab heart of Palm special salad and then the seafood gnocchi - wow. Will be back. . . Often. read more

Everything that we had was exceptional, including the service. My credit card "lost" itself, and the waiter took a great deal of time assisting me to find it. I left w/o the card but a moment later, the waiter rushed out of the door with my card. No detail left unattended. Definitely a place that I will be directing others to enjoy! Thnx!! read more

What a unique, special place located in such a great spot on the beach in Hollywood. Beautiful venue. Split some pasta and steak with my husband - everything was delicious. Has a great vibe. Good wine selection. Am definitely going back. read more

Went there with a great expectation and highly recommend by a friend, sorry to say we were disappointed, we ordered the antipasto to share the waiter put it in the middle without explanation, my daughter went for the jam that was very spicy and cut her appetite for the night , a complimentary soup came after that was good, followed by the snappers franches they both were over cook and bland, we will definitely not go back, the reception from the front door overall service was also bland and not welcoming. read more

THIS PLACE IS OFF THE HOOK!!!!! Fine Italian dining like you have never had. It has a warm trendy atmosphere . The people there have a five star attitude. You better bring your wallet but you will not be disappointed . read more

I had the bone-in ribeye and spinach with a creamy Parmesan sauce. Both were excellent, as was the wine. I sat at the bar by myself and enjoyed good conversation with a regular and Raqui, the bartender. I would go back and try more of what that have to offer. read more

Sardelli's is a hidden gem on Van Buren! Sardelli's is a stunningly beautiful restaurant located just a few steps from the boardwalk on Hollywood Beach. The staff is knowledgable, efficient and professional. The food is so delicious mere words cannot do my dish any justice. I had the Bucatini (pasta) and Lobster Fradiablo. Yum! I didn't care for the Ceasar salad but the anchovies were delish. I enjoyed the ambiance of this restaurant and I can't wait to go back. Oh and if you are cheap and complain about prices this place isn't for you. Sardelli's is expensive but worth every cent. read more

Excellent food, service and value. We ordered seafood and lamb, delicious. Vegetables and sides were also great. Our server, Anthony, was professional and pleasant, knew the menu and was helpful in ordering. We'll be back. read more

Food and ambience are good but service is ABOMINABLE!!!! We were seated at 9:05 pm and it's 10:37 pm and we're still waiting for our food. The place is deserted and we're still waiting to eat!!!! Another diner remarked to her husband as they we leaving: "the service here sucks!" I started out feeling like this place was a 5 star place and its absolutely not worth coming to. My wife asked for a Cesar salad without anchovies and they brought it WITH anchovies. Then, instead of making a new salad they just remove the anchovies and bring it back as of it were a new salad... With the added bonus of the fishy taste. My wife ordered her meal without asparagus yet they still brought her plate with asparagus. The waiter's reaction: "well, at least they only put it on the outside of the plate." We ordered a sweet potato w truffle oil side and, apparently they ran out of sweet potatoes because it was one sweet potato with a bunch of regular potatoes. The witer said that we wouldn't be charged for it but, sure enough, there it was on our bill. To be fair, the owner is a charming lady who tries to make her place shine, but herr employees suck. As we were outside waiting for our cab she came out to apologize for the issue with the potatoes and she credited us the $10. This place is charming and it would be great if the service were up to the task but its obviously not. Not worth coming to with all the other great options in this area. read more

A Alice of heaven hidden away! From the moment you walk in, it's like being home with better cooking! Thank you for always filling us up with the best food on the planet! read more

How do you make Fulvios better? Add Steaks! Great restaurant. Great food. Beautiful place! My new favorite!

Absolutely the finest dining experience in South Florida. Creative culinary genius with great old fashioned attention to detail on high quality product. I was blown away when a member of the staff was running up to the roof to pluck some fresh cilantro being grown there to go with an incredible mix of beautiful fresh shrimp married with Fulvio's own mango and habenero jelly made there. He even gave me a jar to bring home. I am always delighted, never disappointed with the creations coming out of Sardelli's. read more

Probably the only higher end restaurant in Hollywood that I would rate 5 stars. The bar area is nice to sit for a drink or 3 before dinner. The menu isn't too expansive but they do great steak, prime cuts, Italian and seafood dishes also top notch. The service was really good and the clientele is as good as it can be in Hollywood beach. Bring your wallet with you, with a bottle of wine the dinner for 2 should be about $200 with tip. read more

I was sadly disappointed. The waiter would not take our appetizer order until we new what we wanted as a main dish, so he could put our order in all at once. The waiter claimed that they do it that way to avoid confusion in the kitchen. That is unacceptable for a restaurant of that caliber. I felt like I was having dinner on a Carnival ship. As a result we over ordered and did not enjoy our experience. read more

AVOID THIS PLACE-DISGUSTING AND EXPENSIVE! $85 bill +tip=$100 READ THIS REVIEW Disgusting food, the female server had miserable attitude, good bussers, decent atmosphere, WAY TOO EXPENSIVE and we eat at Prime 112, we spend $ on food. The caesar salad was not dressed with croutons nor looked like the photos and the flavor of the caesar dressing had a severe metallic taste. I ordered a basic dish and the pasta was swimming in olive oil even though I asked for light dressing. He ordered two meat dishes, that were not edible and the server never came over to ask if we enjoyed the food, or if there was a problem as we didn't make dent with any dish. They charged $10 for 2 "organic" teas, NEITHER tea bag was organic and hot water should not be $5. Absolutely terrible food experience and we did not enjoy one bite of food, not even the starter bread. read more

This was my favorite Italian restaurant... I'm tough on customer service and food by far the best. The owner is so passionate about his food such a wonderful night! I'll be back every time I'm in Fort Lauderdale.... read more