This is a hidden treasure of east boca. I took a cooking class here and remembered the place from my college days. The sandwiches are delicious and piled high with fixins. It was fun to step into the back of the kitchen and seeing how some signature Italian dishes are prepared. If you are a fan of fine dining, but not the price tag Talia's is the place to go. Great food, reasonable prices, and a casual dining environment. Just don't plan on going on Sunday; they are open Monday-Saturday 11:30-8:30. read more

Our company did a very big delivery from them- salads were great- but main course-- 2 different pasta and chicken-- flavors were very good -BUT the food was seriously over laden with that cheap chopped - in the jar- garlic-not even really cooked in the sauces, they must of thrown it in at the last min,- made many people complain about to much garlic -- please please use fresh garlic, sliced thin and sauteed first- in italy they dont use that junk chopped garlic in the jar-, most of it comes from china and has tons of preservatives in it to read more

I took a juicing class at this restaurant that was excellent! Chef Baba gave us a lot of information and demonstrations of many types of juices and smoothies. He is very passionate about healthy eating and did a great job teaching the class. read more

Got the spaghetti and meatballs, the garlic bread, and my boyfriend got the galileos cheese steak. Absolutely scrumptious food! The best flavors and service. A cute family hole in the wall place with a fantastic atmosphere! You must try! read more

Best kept secret in S. Florida. Most authentic NY Italian deli/restaurant down here. I have been eating here for years. The sandwiches are 1 of a kind. Everything on the menu is fantastic and the atmosphere is great. Can't say enough good things about this place. If you haven't been there, you are missing out... read more

I Love Talia's. It is the real thing where I can eat good and eat healthy. The food quality is excellent and the chioices from the fish, pizza, chicken or sandwiches are all delicious. $1 draft beer self serve is cool too. went back again and had some Pasta with seafood served hot. It was amazing read more

OK, I love this place. The food is amazing. This ain't a white glove linen table cloth location, nor is the decor. What it is..is 5 star food. What I get are loving insults from Chef Andy...that makes me feel like family. I order too much food, eat what I can and then eat for another day or two. If you can't find this gem, get back on your little bus. Dixie Hwy..easy enough. Chef Andy is well trained and his Culinary Intitute dgree that hangs on the wall is testimony to that. Go there, relax, have a $1 self serve beer or 5. Eat like a pig, I know that I do and will continue to do so. Great job!!! read more

Talias gives you the combination of good food and great atmosphere

Talia's food and portions are outstanding (5 stars for sure), but this review is for the Talia's Cooking School that Chef Andy puts on on certain Sunday's while the restaurant is closed. This was not your run of the mill bland cooking class. The dishes that we cooked very full of flavor. Chef Andy taught us that the tongue has different flavor centers (sweet, sour, etc.), and he taught us to try and hit them all on the bold dishes, but pull back a bit on the more subtle dishes. Chef Andy went over the safety rule, then let us all get our hand- on experience in Talia's actual kitchen. We learned the best way to setup our cooking centers, and Chef also showed us the "staples" that every kitchen should have to ease in cooking, and to aid in hitting those flavor centers in your mouth. Chef also let us in on a few secrets, and had the perfect amount of New York Italian attitude. We got to eat the food we cooked, paired up with some wine, and also got a history lesson on where and how certain cooking styles came about. I will absolutely be back again to eat, and to take another fun cooking class. read more

Talia's Tuscan Table is simply wonderful. Finally, I was able to take Andy's cooking class last week. I was very pleased to learn some fab new skills to add to my already knowledgable repetoire. Andy's instruction, as is his food, is top-notch. Go. Say hi to Andy. Eat his food. Seriously. read more

I spent 4 hours today at a cooking class run by Chef Baba and it was awesome! He is a great instructor and has so much personality. The dishes we created were out of this world and I can't wait to go back and try the regular menu. Thanks Chef Baba for a great experience - I would recommend his classes whole-heartedly! read more

This is a true hole-in-the-wall with true NY attitude, albeit some of the nicest food guys in town. The Italian subs are quite delicious. I want to try the various classic dishes in the future, but I can't seem to stop ordering my usual "MichelAngelo." The atmosphere is cozy and fun - with cute signs and pictures throughout. The prices are very reasonable. Why the 4 stars and not 5? I use a restaurant.com cert on my visits and every time they seem to not appreciate it. Well then, simple solution - don't advertise and offer your customers coupons! They honor it, but not without an eyeroll or remark. Other than that ridiculousness, this place is a true gem and I look forward to many meals here to come. read more

If you're interested in an unpretentious, friendly place to dine with excellent food served with love, Talia's is for you. The food is excellent and Chef Andy is as welcoming as it gets. The Sunday cooking class is excellent. I will return many times and I highly recommend it to you. Talia's, keep up the excellent work!! read more

Don't keep driving by. STOP in or you will really be missing out on a friendly kicked back delicious restaurant...or should I say two restaurants. Bubbas Shrimp Shack is right through the door to the south ready to wow you with their fresh fish and seafoods made to order. I can still taste the garlic bread! read more

Great sandwiches on fresh baked ciabatta... not fancy - more of a hidden gem. The personality cannot be denied. Great sandwiches full of flavor. Munching on the Chicken Scarpariello right now - great dish with chicken and italian sausage. Just try it already read more

Try it, you'll LOVE it. You won't be sorry that you went to Talia's. Great sandwiches on the FAB on homemade ciabatta bread. Everything is delicious. Fun cooking classes the last Sunday of each month too. read more

BOCA'S BEST KNOWN SECRET! Great food, friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere, what more could you want? Talia's is the place to be!

The sandwiches are 2nd to none in Boca and the Specialty salads are a real treat. I suggest ordering the "Dave Salad" as Andy the Chef or Charlie will know your language. Never a bad meal the conch chowder from Babas is also very good. Just order relax and save some cash. For the people whom shared the negative reviews I suggest regroup and give it a second try. We all have a bad day once in a while and in my opinion you can't hide in the restaurant biz. They are good people at Talias. Enjoy!! read more

MY FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT! It reminds me of a place back home in brooklyn. Casual, friendly and great food. The other day, they had a chicken scarpiello special and it was to die for! My husband had one of their signature sandwiches and he did'nt come up for air! lol! Everything is good! Try the eggplant parm and the pasta fagioli! So delicious. See ya at Talia's! read more

I love how Yelp's motto is Real People. Real Reviews.....because this is as real as YOU are going to get. I have been going to Talia's and now Baba's Shrimp Shack for almost 8 years now. Over the years I have personally introduced 20-30 people to this place. All of them have raved about it. The sandwiches are incredible-I just love the Marconi, Michelangelo, and Caruso. The bread is always fresh and warm. It really is special. The pizza is great and so is the seafood. Now the addition of Baba's just makes the breadth of variety even better. My family has deep ties to the food industry and specifically Barrcini Chocolate (The premier chocolate of the past generation) and Restaurant Associates (NYC's Premier Restaurant Group). Needless to say, food is my passion and when I choose to put my reputation on the line and recommend a place to a new business partner or friend it is not done lightly. Chef Andy is professionally trained and is a true chef. Over the years, I have seen him give that proud grin to those who compliment his cooking. He really and truly enjoys cooking and making people happy. This guy is a class act and a true character. Although, I concede everyone has a bad day now and again, my experience for the past 8 years has been consistently great food at an appropriate price. This is not a Cheesecake Factory fat meal. Talia's service is unique. I would say that 95% of people who go there enjoy going up to the counter making small talk with Andy, as he asks you how school is going, how your job is, and what is new with your family and friends. You would think that for a guy who serves 200-300 meals a day, he might forget a face or a name. That isn't that case here. Chef Andy will know your name, the school you go to you, your job, and most importantly your favorite dish. If I could go Talia's/Baba's everyday I would. It is my kind of place. P.S. and FYI: Talias has always had a $10 minimum purchase when using a credit card since I been going there over 7 years ago... as a mattter of fact there was a time when they did not accept any credit cards- It was Cash Only! If you have the privilege of going to this gem in Boca Raton, FL try a few dishes from the different menus. You will be happy you did. read more

Talia's is a great hidden gem, located in a corner strip mall which you may miss if you are not careful. The food is awesome, whether sandwiches, pasta, or lasagna, you won't be disappointed. Chef Andy is great and if you're an at home cook, you have to try one of his cooking classes where he can teach you the basics, or more advanced techniques. You won't be disappointed. read more

Best sandwich in town in the most amazing and original Tuscan bread! Really recommend !!

I would highly recommend Chef Andy's Hands On Cooking Class. I attended the four (4) hour class yesterday. Not only did Chef Andy give the class wonderful cooking tips that can be applied to all recipes, he led us through the process for cooking 5 different pasta sauces, grilled shrimp wrapped in prosciutto, Ossobucco of veal, tira mi su and homemade mozzarella. Actually, there was more but I can't list it all. This class is very informal, fun, informative and might be considered a threat to your waistline. read more

No Frills, just good food at a good price and I wouldn't call it AMBIENCE, but ATMOSPHERE. Everyone talks, smiles and enjoys. You can have traditional yet original dishes picked from a hardy assortment. As was stated "I'll Be Back!". read more

Best sicilian pizza and Italian sandwhichs on homemade Cabatta bread ever. Great prices and huge portions. Charlie the man cooking and running the counter is very personable and funny. read more

"Boca's best kept secret" A few girlfriends introduced this place to me before Christmas and my boyfriend and I have been a fan ever since. We especially love the garlic bread!! Sometimes I order it just to add to our meal at home :) read more

The BEST Cooking Class Ever!!! My friends and I went for a cooking class on a Sunday. We all learned so much from Chef Andy and the food was amazing. We couldn't stop eating. It was so good that we got a big group together and went back to Talia's the following Thursday right after work for an early dinner. It was heaven and we had such a great time. Love it...my new favorite spot. read more

just took the cooking lesson with Chef Andrew-great experience-learn about cooking from a master-he will teach you his tricks in a straight forward and understandable manner. great for a beginner like myself and for an experienced kitchen magician. a little bit of a northeastern local Italian joint but better. read more

I have been going to Talia's for years. Who says a place has to be fancy and expensive to have excellent food. Talia's has quality meats and recipes that make me keep going back. read more

I attended the cooking class this weekend. It was EXCELLENT!!! I came home and reorganized my kitchen as per Chef Andy. He is a one of a kind gentleman. His tips are all great and the food outstanding. I found my new favorite Italian restaurant. read more

Classic Italian dishes - huge subs - try it - will not be disappointed

My Italian husband and I discovered this place last week and have been already been back twice. Love the informal, deli atmosphere and the food is real. That crusty ciabotta bread is to die for. See Chef Andy to order, pay and pick-up -- then enjoy. read more

We walked into this small nondescript restaurant. It wasn't fancy, but it smelled wonderful. No waiters, just order the food and pick it up at the counter when it is ready. He was raving about it, but I was skeptical. I used to go to the market on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx for years and there was no way this food could compare with that. Was I in for a surprise. I told the chef/owner (Andy Bernardo was a graduate of the CIA in Hyde Park) that his sandwich menu reminded me of the Arthur Avenue market which had some of the best sandwiches that I ever ate. More about this later. We tasted the fresh homemade mozzarella and loved it. The ciabatta bread was the best I had in Florida. I bought an extra loaf to bring back home with me. They offer a $10 buffet lunch the likes of which I have never seen. Pizza, pasta, caprese, salads, entrees, etc. Quality was great. They even have dollar beers. I tried a $10 sandwich, the MICHELANGELO (chicken cutlet, eggplant, mozzarella and roasted peppers on homemade Ciabatta bread). My friend had the Bronx Bomber (Salami, capicolla, mortadella, ham, provolone and hot peppers on Ciabatta). The sandwiches were immense (they do offer half sandwiches for $5) and wonderful. I went back to the owner and apologized. I told him that I was wrong comparing this to my old stomping grounds. This was better. By far, the best Italian sandwich I ever had. Can't wait to go back. Don from Arthur Avenue read more

This place gets better each time... Every visit is unique and each meal is incredible!!

Fresh, Fresh,Fresh ingredients! I had a Groupon for a Sunday cooking class here. Chef only used best ingredients, no sugar, no flour. Best of all, everything we prepared was delicious. Bruschetta, Pasta Fagioli(soup), sevaral pasta dishes, wine and Fresh berries with Sabayon. I will definitely be a regular here. read more

I took a Sunday cooking class with Chef Andy although I had never been to the restaurant. The class was amazing and Chef Andy's passion for his cooking and sharing knowledge was fabulous. We got to eat everything we had created and he even served it with a glass of home made wine. The food was delish and it was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Can't wait to go back and try some more menu items read more

I took the Sunday cooking class with Chef Andy. It was a lot of fun with hands on cooking for everyone. We got to enjoy eating what we cooked along with a nice glass of wine. I'm looking forward to the next class. read more

This guy Chef Andy is NO one trick pony...in fact he has many tricks up his sleeve. From the pasta to the sandwiches to the salads and lunch buffet , it's ALL good at the triple T! The best pasta broccoli rabe ever savored comes from TTT. The sandwiches are enough for two meals, but are so good U will gorge yourself just to keep eating them! Casual dining quick serve style seems to be the mantra in one of Boca's best kept secrets. Buon appetito! read more

I recently attended one of Chef Baba's cooking classes. It's was a lot of fun and I, thinking that I know my way around the kitchen really well, learned a few things...especially on how to make a brilliant pasta fagioli soup--which I replicated at home to the merriment of my family. I used to dine here when they first opened but the place was small and with family on the way at the time, we out grew and forgot but now, they've expanded and the quality of food and flavors remains impeccable. The bread! OMG. I will be heading back there on payday to pickup a couple of loaves! read more

I recently attended a cooking class at this restaurant. I was not sure what to except since it looked more like a local pizza shop, however was a pleasantly surprised! Every dish was absolutely delicious. We cooked and ate for four hours and had lots of fun. Being Italian, I am very critical of most Italian restaurants, but I can honestly say I have never had better food than at Talia's. The prices are fantastic! Can't wait to go back . If you are looking for great food then this is the place to go. read more