We found this little gem just by doing a Yelp search. Plus after reading some of the reviews we thought that we would try it. Nice little restaurant sitting back off the road and plenty of parking. If you're in the outdoor seating they do have that. When we first entered I will admit the ambience is a little loud. But that's because of how the acoustics in the room are. High ceilings and nothing to really buffer out any of the noise. But let's face it I'm there to eat. I'll go to the service. First of all great service from the moment we entered throughout the entire meal! Wonderful, wonderful service! Our waitress helped us understand a little bit about the history of the restaurant. We did eat a few appetizers. I tried their escargot and my husband had the escargot and octopus. Both are utterly delicious! I like the butter that they put the escargot in as it's not as greasy but has a very nice flavor. We also had the fried calamari with our dinner meal. Normally I'm not a calamari fan because most people do not know how to make it and it is usually rubbery. This was amazing! Truly one of the best fried calamari I have ever had! I love the red sauce that they had also with the calamari. Adds a little spice and delicious and the aioli was delicious! We decided to split the lasagna and a salad came with it. The 10 layer lasagna and we had it with the Bolognese was absolutely delicious. I love the cheese they had as there was a fair amount of it and The Bolognese was probably some of the best I think I've ever had. We have already told our friends about it and we will be bringing them back! read more

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Sadly headed downhill. A couple visits were fantastic - tonight, taking a new friend to the place what a sad act disappointment. Some dishes were Ok after a long, long wait. One had cold pasta. The worse thing though was they clearly do not know how to make Veal Parmigiana. It was terrible - a slab of tough meat, not in a light coating but a sticky mess of cheese and goop. And Burnt at edges and bottom, We won't ever go back again - and we did have a really great impression a year ago. This does seem to be a general thing with Augusta restaurants though. Great at first - terrible later on. read more

Trattoria Polipo is owned by local restauranteur Kevin Goldsmith, the former owner of TakoSushi. I moved to Augusta two years ago and was excited to see the sign for Polipo on Walton Way Ext, but figured it had once been open and recently closed. After visiting last week, I was glad to know it was just a long-term project. The dining room is nicely decorated with an Old Italian vibe and the large patio is just right for summer evenings. I arrived in the parking lot around 4:30pm and Kevin met me as I walked up to the door. Mind you, I didn't know Kevin, it's just the type of host he is. I walked in and sat at the bar and engaged in some good conversation with Kevin and the bartender. I ordered an Old Fashioned (quite delicious) and two appetizers. The Stuffed Paccheri (House Made Pasta Stuffed with Bolognese, House Made Mozzarella, Ricotta and Pomodero Sauce) and the Zucchini Roulades (Ricotta Cheese, Herbs Fines, Marinara and the produce comes from a local farm owned by one of Kevin's friends). Both were excellent. The sauces were quite divine and supported the amazing stuffing in both dishes. Chef Nate Lindsay is quite talented. I spent about an hour at Polipo and by the time I left there were approximately 25 diners in the building. I am truly looking forward to my next visit during which I'll be eating a full dinner and trying some different wines. They're not advertising, but if you're in the area, stop in and say hi. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Great dinner date location. Food was some of the best I've had in the Augusta area. Wait staff was very attentive and provided a good wine suggestion. I can't wait to go again. read more

Excellent food and mediocre server who was more interested in chatting with other servers. Long wait for food, surprising on a Tuesday night, but the food was worth it except for the brochetta that had such a hard crust I almost broke a tooth. read more

Upset at the amount of people I saw here Saturday night that did not bother to write a review for a new locally owned restaurant- so here I go. Went here for an date night and I'll start by saying the welcome was lovely. The inside of the restaurant has a very nice vibe. A lot of seating available and a bar. Customer service was great, I believe the owner even came around and spoke to us for a minute to ask how everything was. Drinks- I ordered a Giardiano and a cosmo, both were delicious. My boyfriend ordered an old fashioned and the agave paloma and said they were also good. Starters- We started with the entrambi escargot and octopus which was SO good! The octopus was up there with some of the best I have ever had! The house salad that came with our meals was also very good. I'm not sure what dressing it was tossed in but it was perfect! Entrées- I had the entrambi scampi. Flavor and portions were very good however I wish it had been a little less liquidy. My boyfriend got the chicken parmesan and had absolutely no complaints! He said the sauce was delicious and that the chicken had been perfectly fried. We did not have room for dessert after all of the delicious food that we'd already indulged in but I heard something about a homemade tiramisu that I will have to check out next time! read more

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My favorite restaurant in Augusta. Generous drinks, well mixed and interesting. My husband had the best wagyu steak he's ever had. They always do nice finishing touches, like the focaccia bread, the souvenir matchsticks, the crayons for the table. Service is great. This is our go-to date night spot. Also of mention, there's no comparison between trattoria and the other Italian restaurants in town. None. read more

Found this little gem this weekend! Had no idea this place was hiding in Augusta! Next time I will try some cocktails everything looked so good! Homemade bread, pasta and desserts. Probably the best pasta I have ever had! Service was also excellent, we went early and didn't have reservations but I would recommend reservations seems like most people had one. You could also sit at the bar and they had a nice outside seating area. We will for sure be back! Enjoy! read more

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Amazing food and service! Ordered Risotto and it's the best risotto I've ever had. Being a risotto fan, I'd order it every Italian restaurant I went to, tried many places in the States and Asia, but this place is the best one! Food just take a while to come out but worth it! Luckily we came early otherwise it's crowded. read more

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Not worth the price in my opinion. Food is not bad but it's nothing special. Staff is nice and the space is cute for a date night.

On a business trip in Augusta, GA. Decided to grab dinner here to go. Decided to stay and have dinner at the bar. The service here was lovely and the food was even better. The restaurant is upscale and a perfect place for a romantic date. I had the Octopus and Escargot it was absolutely delicious. It was served with bread and olive oil. I had a lemon drop margarita with sugar rum and it was soo good. I can't recall the name of the pasta I had but it also was delicious. The bartender Chad had excellent recommendations. He sparked up conversation and even had a few anime recommendations. I look forward to visiting again! read more

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Holy Smoke. We had dinner here Friday night, impromptu, and we chose to sit at the bar since there was a 45 minute wait for a table. Ambiance, food, service were all top notch. Expensive for us (hey, we're educators) but worth it. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Went with some friends for dinner last night and was pretty disappointed with the service (especially after reading so many positive reviews). My friend made reservations for 730 and we were seated right on time. We were seated outside in their covered patio that had a heater. Our drink orders were taken pretty quickly but took maybe 30 to 45 minutes before we got our drinks. By the time I got my glass of wine (it was a generous portion) I had long finished my glass of water which had not been refilled nor did our table get a bottle to refill our water ourselves. I enjoyed the bread (nice crustiness to it) and the salad that came with the meal. The salad was unique...it had celery and chickpeas. The salad was probably my favorite thing I ate. I ordered the pork loin marsala. The pork and marsala was decent. The veggies that came with it looked great but didn't taste great....some bites were way too salty while others had this odd citrus taste. There was also risotto which I was excited to try but it was a touch underdone. Tried a bit of my friend's shrimp scampi...it was okay but nothing special...it was very saucy. Service was slow....we had to ask another server to tell our waitress to bring the check and boxes but when our waitress came back she had neither. I did visit the restroom during my visit. The floors were a bit wet and dirty. Will maybe give them one more chance but probably not anytime soon. read more

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Are there on Dec 27, 2024. Food and service was very good however it is highly overpriced. There are others equally as good that are a better value for the money. read more

So I didn't even know this place existed until my daughter put me on. Glad she did. This place is really good and truthfully, we need more restaurants in the area, away from typical chain spots. This place was very welcoming and accommodating for a decent sized party. We got here late so we chose to forgo the apps, but next time they will be a must have. Forget have a lot of specials which helps to keep it fresh. However, we damn near mandated that they keep the mushroom dish on their menu. It was very delicious and flavorful. About half of the part of 8 got it and there were no complaints to be had. I I had the lasagne which was very good. Their wine selection is pretty extensive with great choices. The wait staff was very polite and helped us in our decision making process and they were spot on. Ultimately, enjoyed our meal and the experience. Will definitely come back. read more

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Food was so good! Complimentary bread and oil and our entrees came with a house salad. We started with the calamari which was delicious. Our entrees were the Fungi di Tartufi and the Carbonara, generous sized portions. I got the drink on special- an orange gin fizz. We got the Tiramisu for dessert. Service was awesome, Haley was a great server! read more

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Very welcoming environment, good food, excellent customer service and ambiance. They honored our request for a quiet table. It was a very pleasant experience. read more

The ambiance and service is that of a fine dining restaurant. The food is to die for and consistent each visit. It is all freshly made and delicious!! After this visit we took our family and there wasn't a dish that we did not love. Then we move to the check. Simply put, they could charge much more (although, I'm glad they do not). We leave here with fresh food, that we feel good eating, better service, and it's still cheaper than Olive Garden, where the food doesn't even begin to compare. I am so happy that we have such an amazing restaurant nearby! Well done, Trattoria Polipo! read more

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Couldn't wait for this restaurant to open & I'm 100% happy it has. The inside is simple & clean w/ an outdoor patio seating available. Our server alize...she was very pleasant and gave her recommendations when I asked. The food is phenomenal. You can taste the freshness in the herbs & the hints of citrus in the olives..the pure perfection of pasta & housemate sausage. I highly recommend this delicious restaurant. For appetizers we had the escargot & octopus (entrambi) which was cooked in a seasoned butter w/ breadcrumbs or panko. The zucchini roulades were a perfect tender w/ ricotta. The fresh olives had a delicious citrus to them. The salads were very tasty & fresh. Our dinner was the fettuccini al limone with the most delicious fresh lemon flavor & capers & I indulged in the Bucatini Amatriciana, the house made sausage is phenomenal & there is so much in the portion. The bucatini was perfectly cooked. A nice touch of spice from the Calabria pepper. We even did dessert. The chocolate tort w/ vanilla gelato was nicely made w/ some of the sweetest Blueberries . Overall a definite A+. I can't wait to come back to try all the other dishes that caught my eye. Great date night. read more

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Service slow, unless they were collecting dishes, whether completed or not. Wait staff was very pleasant though. Food was meh - chicken Milano barely registered any lemon, and it was dry. Chicken was breaded and cooked perfectly, though. Wine list was fairly good but pretty high. The restaurant was so noisy it was hard to have a conversation- ceiling is bare corrugated steel, so no surprise there. read more

I was super excited to try this place as there aren't many good Italian restaurants in Augusta. However I think I may have just caught them on an off night. Overall the service was great, and like all new restaurants you could tell everyone was still getting into their groove, which they did seamlessly. The restaurant itself was a teeny bit tight as far as seating for my liking, I could definitely rub elbows with the people to my left & right. The ambiance felt very coastal and relaxed, however it got pretty loud with it being such a wide open space. On to the food, the bread & salad came out first and were good while waiting for everything else! We ordered the Arancini as our appetizer & it was pretty delicious! Which got us super excited for the mains! We ordered the chicken parmigiana & the fish of the day (which was swordfish). Now here is where things got rocky. My s/o had the chicken parmigiana a week ago and bragged about how great it was prepared, so this got me excited to try it. However my chicken parmigiana came out pretty disappointing. The cutlets were unseasoned & extremely rubbery, and the spaghetti was unseasoned as well. Overall the dish tasted pretty rushed, which was a huge let down after hearing about how good it had been previously. I unfortunately did not finish that plate, as it was overall not very enjoyable. The fish of the day on the other hand was flavorful & delicious! Overall I would be willing to try it again, but my only concern is consistency when it comes to the quality of the dishes being served, hopefully next time will be a better experience. read more

The food and service are great. Portion sizes are good and the prices are very reasonable. We will definitely be back! read more

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Overall we had a good experience here. We ordered a vodka gimlet, arancini, beef bolognese and chicken Marsala. The service was great, the food was really good, but I did not like vodka gimlet.The entrees were pretty large, after eating our appetizers and the house salad it comes with we brought leftovers home. We've tried other Italian restaurants in the area and haven't liked any of them besides maybe Cucina 503. I would say this place is the best Italian in the area. read more

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I have been to Italy 5 times. You know you are in a descent Italian restaurant of the server pronounces bruschetta correctly. They do and that means a lot. read more

I visited this restaurant the other night. The menu is very different from any Italian restaurant I have eaten at. I ordered the chicken Marsala. I Liked it but it was served with huge Noodles. My friends ordered the chicken Parmesan which they liked. They gave me a taste And I felt the red sauce had no flavor. It is a very noisy restaurant. read more

We have been to this restaurant five times. The service has always been the very best. The first three times we thought the food was as good as the five star Italian restaurants we were used to in NYC. Slight decline the forth time. Last week we were disappointed. Marginally better then good pizzeria at about twice the price. The place has a nice ambiance till it gets crowded. The metal ceiling amplifies the noise. read more

Enjoyed our food. It was a quiet day so we had a lot of attention. Clean and professional.

I loved stumbling onto this delicious jewel. Trattoria Polipo serves fresh noodles, made everyday in house; herbs, picked from their own garden that you may enjoy yourself from the front porch and perfectly mixed cocktails. The lighting and heart warming music will transport you into a state of bliss and the staff is there to help make your experience an unforgettable one. read more

Trattoria Polipo - House salad alongside my bread and oil and cocktail of choice - Italian Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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Love their food and the bar service is always very good! I've tried many different dishes, and enjoyed them all. read more

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Amazing food. It is a little loud so not something for an intimate date night, but incredible food. I had the burrata peach salad, lasagna with meat sauce and deconstructed cannoli. This is a hidden gem read more

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The food was amazing, service was fast and drink selection was very good. We had the tiramisu and chocolate torte for dessert and were very happy with it read more

Trattoria Polipo - Caciao e Pepe - Italian Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

This place is super yummy - def check it out!!! We had visited when we first moved to Augusta in July. I couldn't remember the name, but my husband made resys for my birthday at a chain restaurant. That was a hard no for me, and I made reservations for Trattoria instead (once I did some searching online). I was just as impressed as the first time we went. Excellent service (it was busy, but they were very attentive). They made me feel special on my birthday with their message on the table. The food was on point! They had a brussel sprouts special which was a burst of flavors. The salad is also delicious and a good array of flavors. My husband had eggplant parm and I had the mushroom pasta. The Italian cheesecake in a souffle dish did not disappoint. You can tell a lot of care is put into the dishes. I was very happy and enjoyed the ambience. The manager came around to check on how we enjoyed our meals. I can't wait to go back! read more

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I had the Traditional spaghetti with 3 meatballs the meatballs were a nice size but dry while the portions was a nice size it came out cold to warm in some places. The flavor reminded me of a can of Chef Boyradee. When I told my server he was took the pasta off the best thing was the water. The restaurant was noice. read more

Cozy place with wonderful service and food. It had the feeling of a neighborhood restaurant that people visit often.

Food was spectacular, ambiance was great, service was magnificent. Highly recommend. Everything was exceptional.

We have a group of 20 and first we find hair in the mozzarella sticks we have to send it back, after that my partner food never show up until everyone was done with dinner and ask to go just because everyone was done!!! We said that we gonna have off that plate from the ticket and never did it, ask the server and she said that because we got the plate we have to paid it!!! So she said she has to be discounted then!! Also ask for extra marinara never got it neither!! Two faults and can be only discounted like 10 dollars! NOT RECOMMEND read more

The ambience is rather vanilla, but the food is quite good (we enjoyed the eggplant) and the prices are reasonable. We'll be back.

We came in once and it was delicious. The drinks were well balanced and the food was great. We recommended them to everyone we knew. We came in a second time and I was really disappointed. I ordered the mushroom pasta they had on special and became violently ill not even 20 minutes after dinner. Discussing food allergies is my go to if I'm not asked and I let the server know I have a beef and pork allergy. I assume the mushrooms were cooked in a beef stock. I was really unhappy afterwards. read more

My husband and I went for a date night. The food was delicious and the cocktails were wonderful! We were seated quickly and had attentive service. It has a fine dining feel without feeling like you had to dress up to fit in. We will definitely be back! read more

Their signature octopus/escargot appetizer is really tasty. Their food in general is lovely, too. One thing that disgusted me was when the owner brought his two non-service dogs inside. It was unsanitary, especially when the dogs started licking their anuses and ball sacks. read more