Once again, an amazing dinner at one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the Clearwater safety…read moreharbor area. The owner chef never ceases to amaze Never had this dish before TAGLIATELLE CON PIOVRA E PISTACCHIO but if you wanna try something new amazing The meddling of tastes with the octopus is beyond belief. Everyone else had a ravioli dish which you could not beat, but I cannot say enough about the dish I had. Service as usual is amazing and the wine list has something for everyone at a very reasonable price

Acqua Alta in Clearwater was our pick for a new and recommended restaurant to try for a friends'…read moredinner, and this group of friends left satisfied. It's a little Italian spot in a plaza with a few other interesting shops and restaurants that we may be adventuring to soon, but we will be back to Acqua Alta for sure! All pastas, sauces, and desserts are made in house- fresh and fabulous. Carpaccio, grilled artichoke, meatballs, rigatoni, tagliatelle, cacio e pepe, pistachio tiramisu, and a nice bottle of wine! Service gave us plenty of time to enjoy each dish and each other's company- we weren't in a hurry and neither were they, and it worked. Lovely people putting love into their food. Go and enjoy- they even have ready-to-cook pasta and ravioli you can bring home for your own delicious creations!

It was 8:30 on a weeknight and I was the last person in, but not treated like a burden, they were…read morewarm and inviting, even so close to the last call. Well, I've been looking for my Italian spot on the west coast, and I could just cry tears of JOY! This place rejuvenated me, gave me a night of pure delight. They started me right with the perfect wine & marinated olives and table bread. I know what I was coming for, mixed seafood with marinara and linguini. The sauce was absolutely perfect. Not sweet and full of onions!!! But garlic-y, basil forward, with plump mussels, super tender calamari, and poppin' shrimp. The service was excellent- the waiter gave me great dessert choices too and will say that the tartufo was absolutely mind blowing. The chocolate ice cream on the inside gave me flashbacks of my childhood. This is the BEST Italian food I've had on Florida's West Coast!

Another great evening at Casa Ludovico! We were greeted by Stefano and seated right away. Juan our…read morewaiter explained the specials, and we started with the zucchini florets stuffed with ricotta...absolutely delicious. I had a Cosmo martini, my husband enjoyed a red wine, and both were perfect. For dinner, I ordered the tortellini alla vodka and my husband had the linguini alla pescatore di Sant'Angelo, both outstanding. Stefano stopped by to check on us, and we even shared a lovely conversation in Italian about our heritage. Thank you to Stefano and the entire staff. We'll definitely be back!

Cool place! Modern and luxurious interior design. They have plenty of tables and a bar. Also some…read moreoutside seating which was nice on a Saturday evening. They have tasting machines, which they stock about 20 different wines available for a "sip" (1 ounce pour), a 2oz and glass pour. They rotate these wines regularly and you get a card that you can put in the machine to pour it. Then you just pay on your tab after! We came for the Happy Hour which I believe was 25% off wines and some food items. It was fun to SIP on many different wine choices and sit outside. Such a lovely time!

Great service, great selection. Shannon is so friendly and helpful. Love how the place is set up…read moreas well. Very comfortable.

Great food and wonderful servers. Plenty of parking with a convenient drop off entrance. Grilled…read moresalmon was tasty and perfectly cooked

Limited menu but good food…read more Cuban sandwich is amazing and unique with a pickled green tomatoe that really gives it a unique twist I give the Cuban sandwich 5 stars overall 4 stars as the menu is a bit limited

I was actually searching the Sicilian foods restaurant. My finding of Soul Sicilian Fusion was much…read morebeyond of expectations! They showed me the new Chef book, which will be released next week. The foods quality is awesome! Tiramisu is top notch. The service level is really high; treatment is like home cooking for the family. Cannot recommend this place enough!

This is hands down the best dining experience I have ever had in the Clearwater & Dunedin area. The…read moreowners are passionate, knowledgeable, and flavor connoisseurs. With an intimate dining area, bar, and patio there is plenty of space while also still capturing the essence of exclusive dining. I started with the meatball appetizer- the perfect "Grandma's Meatballs" recipe - 3 giant, delicious meatballs. For my main I went with the Swordfish Loin, this will be the only place I ever order it from, here on out. The fish melted onto my fork. It was amazing. The natural flavor of the swordfish, coupled with the flavor of the lemon sauce & pickled onions was simply beautiful. The dish is oh so filling yet light, leaving room for their homemade gelato. I had the chocolate gelato - flavors vary since it is made in house - but WOW; It is truly Italian Gelato here in Florida!! This was my first experience at Soul Sicilian Fusion and I can't wait to comeback and try literally everything over my lifetime. Seriously. I'll be back with the in-laws, the girls & definitely with my partner for date night.

I honestly don't think Martin's deserves a rating below 4 stars, so I'm happy to give them five…read more The renovation completely surprised us. The space has been beautifully updated and now feels contemporary, romantic, and much more like an upscale dining destination. The new bar is especially inviting, and I can easily see my husband and me stopping in just for drinks and happy hour. Speaking of happy hour--it was one of the highlights of our visit. The appetizer and drink selection is excellent, and even the house Chardonnay (which I almost never order) was surprisingly delicious. Our favorite dishes were the pizza, which was exceptional, the burrata salad, and the artichoke appetizer. All three were standouts and are absolutely worth ordering again. We split the Bolognese. While it was enjoyable, it tasted more like a classic spaghetti and meat sauce than the rich, slow-cooked ragù I typically expect from a traditional Bolognese. It wasn't bad by any means--I simply think this is one recipe that could be elevated to match the quality of everything else we had. I also want to give a special thank-you to our server, Michael. He was friendly, attentive, and genuinely helped make our evening enjoyable. Great service always makes a difference, and he did an excellent job. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back. If you've been hesitant because of the overall rating, I'd encourage you to give Martin's a try. Based on our experience, it's well worth visiting.

Food was fantastic planned on one or two thing ended up getting way more so worth it Robin was a…read morefantastic and so knowledgeable. Food was great linguine with clams was amazing and I loved the nice Italian feel to the place. Ambiance 8/10 Food 9/10 Service 10/10 literally perfect

After a really disappointing Mother's Day experience elsewhere, we were lucky enough to grab a…read morelast-minute reservation at Sauvignon Wine Locker & Trattoria -- and it completely turned our day around. My mom hadn't eaten all day, so we made the 30-minute drive to St. Pete hoping for a better experience, and it was absolutely worth it. From the moment we arrived, Chris and his team took amazing care of us. The hospitality, attentiveness, and overall atmosphere made us feel genuinely welcomed and appreciated. What could have ended as a ruined Mother's Day became a memorable brunch thanks to the team at Sauvignon. Big shout out to Chris and everyone there for going above and beyond. Excellent service makes all the difference, and we truly appreciated it.

Sauvignon Wine Locker is a great hidden gem on Central Avenue. You enter through an alley and go up…read morea flight of stairs to the restaurant, which overlooks Central Ave. It's not a large space, but it feels cozy and inviting. The menu is fairly limited, but their house-made pastas are out of this world! I had one of their specials featuring pasta and airline chicken, which was excellent. My friend ordered another pasta dish, her husband had the fish special and my husband ordered the filet, which was cooked perfectly for him. Portions are on the smaller side, but still very filling. My husband and I each started with a Caesar salad. I forgot to ask for it without anchovies, and they gave the salad a very strong, fishy flavor. If you're not a big anchovy fan like me, I'd recommend ordering it without. Service was excellent for a busy Friday night. Our server was friendly and helped guide us with wine recommendations. He was spot on, and the wines paired beautifully with the meals we chose. Definitely a great spot for a cozy dinner in the heart of Central Ave.

Charcuterie made to order in a cozy corner shop with more wine bottles than I can count and a…read morededicated, attentive staff? This place might just be my charcuterie dreams come true. A tiny restaurant can make a big impression because I'm still thinking about everything I ate here. The food was fabulous and so thoughtful. The brie & proscuitto crostinis come on a thin, crispy baguette layered with a proscuitto that was so creamy and salty, it went so well with the freshness of the microgreens, the crunch of the nuts and the sweet drizzle of hot honey with a tingle of spice. loved this! They offer diverse options for the charcuterie board (I chose the pick 3) so you can make so many pairings Brooke was stellar, super attentive even when it was packed. and I loved her recommendations! she knows what she's talking about and we love that!!! On my pick 3 board I got sopressata salami dry cured with chili peppers and black peppercorns, smoke hatchpepper Gouda and Cana de Cabra goat cheese from Spain. My waitress said the Cana de Cabra spanish goat cheese was "off the chain" and she waaaas NOT lying! skip the rind, but definitely try this cheese and expect blast off on your taste buds fr. It was earthy and velvety and creamy, just so good. Brooke was fantastic, as was this restaurant. Definitely worth checking out!

Stopping in to a new ish place in DTSP for some wine. Love the location. Quiet corner and a cool…read moredowntown vibe but not on central. Beer and wine selection is very good. A mix of many flavors and types. Small seating area and seat yourself if it is not busy. You can make reservations though. Brooke was awesome. Great suggestions on food and wine. Very friendly and helpful. We tried the carpaccio to start. Very fresh and tasty. My only ding would be it was a little too much balsamic for us. We like to taste the meat and the balsamic kinda covered it up a bit. Next we had the chorizo stuffed tomatoes. Delicious! Perfect size for 2 to share. Lots of flavors. Really good. Solid wine spot and I'm a really chill, non central spot.