My wife and I ate breakfast here after church on a Sunday morning. Located in a strip mall adjacent…read moreto the Ocala Police Department HQ, this place looked more inviting inside. Upon sitting down, we struck up a conversation with a couple who were waiting on two other couples. They apparently have a standing "breakfast date" at Live Fire every Sunday morning. My wife ordered an omelet served with breakfast potatoes and artisan bread and I ordered a classic breakfast with scrambled eggs, potatoes and artisan bread. Breakfast was very good. What stood out to us was how fluffy the eggs were and how savory both the potatoes and artisan bread were. All we could think was how this feels like breakfast elevated to another level...not the usual breakfast fare. We will surely be back and perhaps try their lunch and dinner offerings the next time we're back.

Wonderful restaurant in an otherwise nondescript location. Have eaten at Live Fire several times…read morenow and every time has been solid. It's awesome having another local, non-chain restaurant in Ocala with management that clearly cares. Ribeye was cooked perfectly and love the broccolini and the twice baked potato. The whole dish is simple but really well prepared. Pecan salmon is also really good, with a subtle sweetness and crunch. Highly recommend the butter toffee cake for dessert. The outside of the restaurant shouldn't fool you as the inside is surprisingly nice and really like the inclusion or real local art for sale on the walls. Service every time has been very good, keeping everything nicely topped up and checking on us. Overall, if you're looking for a quality, local restaurant in Ocala would highly recommend.

Chef V is an AMAZING CHEF! Great culinary skills she goes out above and beyond. Caters to anything…read moreyou ask for HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Chef V catered for an event and the food was phenomenal. The layout and spread was nicely done and…read morehad amazing little servers.. perfect and highly recommended...

I am delighted to share my lovely experience with Patti and her team. They served over 70 guests…read moreat a party to which I had been invited. The salads were crisp, not over-dressed and tasty. Our main courses were all served simultaneously: everything hot and delicious. In particular, their Bourbon chicken was delicious. Beautiful, delectable Valentine's Day-themed cookies rounded out a wonderful party. I highly recommend Patti and her team: they are professional, knowledgeable and unobtrusive. And they are as good as their food!

We hired Patti and her crew for our event this past Saturday. She was very accommodating and easy…read moreto work with. Her staff was very professional, and you barely knew they were there. She did an incredible job setting up the tables, and the food was fantastic. We had 42 People in attendance. They had a choice of three different dinners to choose from. I had the Salmon, and it was delicious!! Thank you, Patti, for making our event extra special! I definitely recommend La Casella Catering for your next event!!

chef kenn was excellent cooking for our group of 25! the food was amazing & he also made meals for…read moreour kids too!

From the owner: After accruing over 15 years of experience in the culinary world, I was ready for a change…read more In 2023, I decided to venture into the world of being a private chef. My goal was simple: to share the joy and passion of cooking with others in their homes or vacation rentals in Orlando and the surrounding areas. Since then, I have had the pleasure of serving many wonderful, restaurant-quality meals to clients in the comfort of their homes. As a private chef, my goal is simple: to create an unforgettable dining experience by pouring my heart and soul into create enchanting dishes that elevate your taste buds. I accomplish this by: Demonstrating my passion and commitment to the culinary arts and utilizing the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients for every meal. Presenting dishes with my own take on them so that I can proudly stand behind my creations. Crafting customised menus for every occasion, whether it’s an intimate dinner, a family gathering, or a large dinner party.

This is an incredible place to get a meal. One day for lunch , I went out with a co worker. She…read moreordered a ham panini and I ordered a muffuletta. She warmed up both our sandwiches and we included a side. We both got the chickpea salad which was nicely seasoned. This place also has a plethora of desserts. My friend picked up a raspberry lemon cake and I got a large piece of chocolate peanut butter cake. Each dessert was $5 and the meal combo with a side was $15. I thought it was reasonably priced. There are Italian groceries available too. Nice lady who runs the place.

What an incredible gastronomical experience my husband and I had here at Let's Eat Fresh…read moreDelicatessen! We visited for the first time yesterday and it's like a wonderland of Italian imported bakery items, olive oils, pasta and so much more! It was Italy transported to this delicatessen! Maria made our Italian paninis and, by far, they were the best we've ever had: made on fresh focaccia and absolutely out of this world Italian meats and pesto. We also had the homemade potato salad and it was also the best we've had and my almond cake (part custard, part cake) was heavenly! I am wanting to try their hot dishes next: lasagna, chicken parmigiana and more. My own Nonna was resurrected with this food. We were also helped by Rosini and Maria shared with me that her daughter Rosaria also is part owner. I would highly recommend anyone living in this region to take the drive here. It IS an Italian Wonderland of Foods. It's got a couple of tables so take-out is an option but we ate in. What a joy this deli was for us. Maria cooks with both love AND only the best ingredients. And you can 100% tell with the passion for food that she exudes when you talk to her. This, by far, has been my favorite experience with Italian fare since I moved from Miami to Citrus County in 2016. Yes, it's worth the hour drive for me. For sure and for certain... This is a must for anyone having a passion for Italian food: fresh, delicious and so very flavorful. Blessings to you, Maria and crew, for bringing us culinary joy yesterday with many more to come.