We had a lunch at this place while visiting our daughter who was showing us a bit of the coast she'd discovered. Sadly we found the food choices we'd made heavy as fried foods can go and that was disappointing as we were hoping for a fresher taste. The service was friendly and the place though small hosted a comfortable and laidback local patronage. read more

Met up with two groups of friends but were unable to get a table for 12 or two tables for six near enough to chat. Other than little snafu, service was great and my fettuccini with grilled chicken was delicious! Had to bring half of it back home so it was a large serving. The wife had a small Margherita pizza which after eating half she brought the rest home. The rest of our group enjoyed their pizza's and calzone, as well as the eggplant lasagna! Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

Best Italian food in St Augustine with fantastic ambiance and professional service and friendly staff! read more

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Everything! Ambiance. Greeters. Staff. Food. This restaurant has fast become one of our favorites.

So Violas has me under their spell..LOL. The atmosphere is just wonderful. The service is always impeccable. The food is amazeballs. I had the cannonball shrimp and wowzers it was dynamite. My entree was veal parmesan. Perfect serving size, the beal was tender and the sauce is haunting my tasted buds as I type this information. My wife had the parmesan crusted mah mahi with spinach and potatoes. She says it was amazing and looms forward to our next St Aug trip to Violas. Oh and the fried cheesecake is outta this world! Thank You Violas! read more

Violas - Mango Wheat ale - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Years ago it was so good. I don't know what happened but it was awful. I disliked the pizza and the ziti was odd and tasted burnt. When my husband can't eat his meal there is a problem. The garlic knots were okay but would have been better had they tasted like garlic. Service was good. read more

Violas was recommended as a great place to visit while we were in St. Augustine. We had Garlic Knots as an appetizer and although the bread portion was excellent, the garlic was definitely missing. There was more garlic on the bread that came with the dinner plate. I ordered the Lobster Ravioli in Vodka sauce. The ravioli were very good, tender, flavorful and a good size. The Vodka sauce was lacking flavor, body and was very thin and watery. Entirely too much sauce in the bowl. The ravioli were swimming in sauce. Our server was very pleasant but service was very slow. The restaurant is tastefully decorated, seating is tight. Maybe we just caught them on an off night but I probably won't go back again. read more

this brick oven pizza is so outrageously good, i ordered here 4 times while i was in the area. I got the Hawaiian but every pizza i'm sure is just as great. i also got a chicken caesar salad and it was fabulous as well, definitely give it a shot. read more

Violas - Hawaiian 12" - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Everything here is very good. The service is wonderful. The food is delightful. Highly recommend making reservations no matter what time you want to go. read more

My friend Todd recommended this joint, Todd well special in his own ways, is not know for having a great foodie mind! However, he nailed this place!! My smoke show of a wife had pasta with vodka sauce, WONDERFUL!!! I had lasagna, it was very very good!! Todd had spicy sausage, terrific!!! Sexy Lynn had a pizza and it was definitely a must have when we go back!! We would split a pie as an appetizer at the very least. It was super tasty and my fat ass knows good pie!! The garlic bread loaf is also a must have! Get some read more

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Excellent food service and atmosphere. Debora runs a very tight ship. Always gracious welcoming and friendly. read more

We recently came to Violas off of a Social Media recommendation while in town. Everyone was wonderful from the front of house staff to our server! They were kind and attentive. The food was delicious, better than our expectations! The overall environment was simple and elegant, definitely felt like a little family joint! We were greeted upon arrival and when leaving, you felt the personal touch and care! It was a great way to begin the New Year! read more

Violas - Chicken parmesan sandwich - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Food was good, came out hot. Asked for bread and server said a toast would be on the side of our entrees, got the tiniest bit of bread. Salad was wilted look old. I ordered an angel hair pasta dish with garlic and olive oil. With a side of broccoli. The server said the broccoli was in "water" ok? Hmmm. Well I asked if it could come on the side, he said it would be great on top of my pasta. It came out super watery and although it tasted good. It would have been better on the side. My husband enjoyed his dish of linguine with marinara and chicken on the side, there was very little chicken . Then we had dessert and were charged a sharing fee! That's why I gave 3 *. Seems ridiculous and greedy for a restaurant to do that. The dessert was a mango bread pudding. Never tasted a bit of mango We were on vacation there. So not likely to return any time soon. read more

We arrived on a busy night without a reservation. The host was very polite and able to accommodate us after only waiting a few minutes. We sat at the bar. The service was great and the food was excellent. We will definitely be back! read more

The St Augustine area has so many great restaurants and Violas is on that list. Following the holidays my wife and I came in the first weekend in January looking for a place we haven't been. We had always had Violas on the places to try. We made a call for reservations around 3 pm on a Friday (yeah like that was going to happen) and with a little work and patience we had 4:45 reservations. The Chicken parm and seafood Diablo were tasty and the wine we paired was a nice fruit forward bottle for $50 which was well worth it. Our server Dave (Wolf) was a pleasure and more importantly my wife and I are looking forward to a return for a pizza and wine. read more

Violas - Seafood Diablo - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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We have been to this restaurant with our friends several times. We were approached not by one but two waitresses at separate times that they had another party waiting for our table. We had just paid the bill and had a little bit of wine left in our glass and again not once but twice we were pretty much asked to leave by being informed that there was another party waiting for our table. I have never had this happen at a restaurant before we weren't lingering. We weren't there for a long time. This was extremely uncomfortable and unprofessional, and not the kind of dining experience anybody should experience. We will not be back. read more

Aways wonderful. Best kept secret in St. Augustine! We love this place. The food is amazing AND the staff. You really feel welcome, like you are going to a friend's house. read more

A friend made a reservation for 6 instead of 7, she asked if the table for 2 could be pulled over which we were seated in the back against the wall no biggie BUT the owner pulled her aside and reprimanded her, "saying we never would do that" she was rude and out of line. How can you reprimand a woman that's 82yrs old. After we talked for a moment we all decided to leave, we visit there many times but going forward she lost 7 customers. A little kindness would have been more than enough but to be rude and nasty was not called for! You should be ashamed of yourself!!! read more

Super cute restaurant and bar! Great atmosphere and a home-y feel. Lots of plants as decor. Friendly staff. Relaxed vibe. We ordered take out and only had to wait a few minutes as our pizza was just finishing up in the oven. Fresh ingredients and conveniently located on A-1-A next to our vacation home. We ordered two pepperoni pizzas and one cheese pizza and they were all equally delicious. If you're looking for something better than the typical chain pizzas, check out this local restaurant and support small business! read more

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We went in with no reservation (highly recommended reservations) and we were greeted pleasantly with "we can sit you at bar seating with a 1hour window". A party of 4 and the meals, beverage selection and atmosphere was excellent! read more

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Bathrooms disgusting! Urinals have brown stains from months ago! Come on guys...clean bathrooms is a priority!

From the time we got there, the staff was warm and welcoming despite them being busy. They got us drinks while we were waiting for a table. Food came out in a timely manner. Everything was well seasoned and delicious. Staff worked well together to create a wonderful dining experience. read more

I love their pasta options. I get the angel hair with veggies, chicken, garlic, and olive oil. Perfect every time. The service is always great! This is my go to when back home in St. Augustine Beach. read more

This is our family favorite restaurant. Delicious food and quaint atmosphere. Perfect location for a couple having a special dinner together or with a few family members or friends. Service is great. read more

Food and service was great. They have some gluten and dairy free options. Waitress was willing to work with us. A little loud but the food was delicious! read more

We've been in St Augustine for a week. Violas is the best restaurant we have eaten at and the service from Nicole G. was outstanding! Very highly recommended! read more

We LOVE this restaurant! It is a family owned business and they treat you like family every single time and the food is ALWAYS amazing!!

Happened to drive pretty far down St Augustine Beach and my blood sugar was dropping like hurry up and get me food or I don't even know what the outcome will be. Luckily for us Violas was just a hop, skip and a jump away from our exit at SAB. We walked in the door on a Saturday at 4:43pm with no reservation (another 17 minutes and we may have not been so lucky). The locals know what's up! You usually need a reservation because it is just THAT GOOD. We obtained a seat, thank you hunger Gods and ordered the garlic knots and caprese right away. They were divine. We then ordered the shrimp and grits for our entree. It was absolute perfection! The shrimp were butterflyed (don't quote me on this) and slightly grilled/blackened and the grit cakes, oh the grit cakes are where the home is, or heart I don't know. It was love at first sight. It was like give the chef a hug and thank him for existing good. So yes I would very much recommend. read more

I was in town visiting my family and it was my mother's 88th birthday in August. She loves Violas, so we decided to take her there for dinner. We made a reservation for 4:15 PM, which was a bit early but we figured we could make it work. After arriving, we ordered cocktails and a few appetizers. There were five of us celebrating the birthday, and I had just flown into town two hours earlier. We were enjoying each other's company when the staff started pushing us to place our dinner orders. Everyone ordered their meals along with side salads. Before we could finish our appetizers, the salads arrived. After that, our drinks arrived and then came the main courses. The staff kept coming by to clear away our plates, and at one point, they took my mom's salad bowl while she was still eating, rushing us to finish. At that point, we had been there for about an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes. We had planned to order dessert for my mom's birthday, but before we could do so, the waitress informed us that the next reservation had arrived. She asked us to finish up now and leave. I have never been treated this way anywhere else, and I dine at many nice places. My entire family is in St. Augustine, and they will never eat at Violas again. The staff was very rude, and despite spending a lot of money there that night. We will never eat there again or recommend it to our family or friends. read more

I went to our local italian restaurant Viola's. I arrived at 4:45pm. I was asked if I had a reservation. Kind of threw me for a loop, when I arrived this early. After mixed messages from the hostess staff, I was told that our party of 3 could not be seated because we did not have a reservation. I was offered potential seating at the bar of which I did not want. The hostess explained that she had 11 reservations for the evening. I replied, "Are you turning us away?" She said, "Essentially, in a way, yes." Viola's website does not indicate that reservations are in fact required. We will not ever be back to Viola's and went on to Romano's where we were treated as welcome patrons and had a much better meal. Thank you. read more

Great lunch experience! Garlic knots are the best! I like the raw taste of the garlic that made these knots special. I would recommend this restaurant to others read more

Violas - Garlic knots and Greek salads - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Had eggplant came with lots of sauce on and nothing else. No cheese, no pasta, eggplant had skin left on. Was one of the worse eggplant dinners I have had in years. Previous owners had great food. They also try to hustle you out as quick as you get there. Waitress came to table immediately after seating and asked are you ready to order before even ordering a drink. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else for Italian cuisine. read more

Amazing!!!! Got here at 7pm and they did not have any tanles available. However, the lady who greeted us told us she could sit us in a hour (place technically closes at 8pm) but she said not to worry because the place was hers and her husbands and they would sit us down no matter the time. Food was soooo good and really good quality for a very very good price. My husband and I had to share: - clams (must get, the sauce was so good) - cheese garlic bread as an appetizer: big and filling - caprese salad - I had the lobster pasta (great sauce and flavor) - my husband had the egg plant rollarini (super good too but a bit heavier than the pasta) - we also had a canolli to share - bottle of red wine (malbec) All of this only came out to about $100 The place is also super cute and cozy. Loved everything about it. read more

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We have gone there for the last three years while on vacation and absolutely love this place. The food is amazing, the service is great and the atmosphere is wonderful. The owner is literally one of the sweetest ladies I've ever met. Her daughter was our bartender and server, and she was amazing as well. Mom and daughters traditional dinner four years, going strong!! read more

Was recommended by a local while eating at another restaurant. Great advice. Was literally salivating as meals were being delivered to others. We ordered pizza to go and were quickly devoured. Daughter in law had the gluten free pizza and was good the next day too. Look forward to exploring the rest of the menu next time in town. read more

We all fight to get in here!! Literally we call the week before vaca and make sure we have a table. Sit down in house fabulous dining with gorgeous Italian foods. Later in the week we usually get pizza take out here. It's only The BEST! read more

My hubby and I came to St. Augustine for a few days to get away. We were recommended this restaurant by a local. Violas did not disappoint. Super friendly staff, very attentive and the food was amazing. We sat at the bar and met a very nice couple. We would highly recommend! The owner even remembered my name when we left! read more

Violas - Veal and Chicken Parmigiana - Seafood Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Always a great meal! Good wine, delicious garlic knots, yummy pasta. Make reservations!

With all the good reviews, we had to try it. We had a reservation, so we were seated promptly. Then we waited. Ordered 2 glasses of wine, and we waited. Ordered appetizer, and we waited. Very slow service. Then finally got our dinner and it was ok. The sauce was on the bitter side, not really to our liking. Maybe it was just an off night, but unfortunately we didn't think it was anything special. read more

Super nice inside Wait staff excellent Calamari...not great too uniform and perfect? Didn't seem freshly breaded? Pesto sauce was fantastic but the blackened shrimp was so fishy I couldn't eat it. Meatball parm sandwich was great and the homemade fries are a bonus. read more