Casual, enduring bistro with old-world flair offering homemade pasta & other classic Italian dishes. Based on 488 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
Behind the Hippodrome, 235 S Main St #107, Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: (352) 373-1919
Hours
| Saturday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 2–6 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–8:30 PM |
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Reservations: ameliasgnv.comopentable.com
Reviews
MJ Colors
This evening broke my heart. My wife and I had tried for several weeks to get a reservation here. She loves fettuccine Alfredo. Finally got a reservation for 8 p.m. we showed up 15 min early, as you should, and let them know we were there. The hostess said give me 10 min and I’ll get you seated, so we waited in the courtyard. Beautiful brick courtyard with jasmine growing everywhere. Just romantic.
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Grayson Wallace
Not the best experience, but not the worst either. Firstly, to make a reservation, you must put your credit card down as collateral. Annoying, and definitely not common among restaurants in Gainesville. Upon arrival, we walked up to the hostess stand, where we were not acknowledged for several minutes. When the hostess finally acknowledged our presence, she was rude, acting as if we were a bother. She said that she would need to prepare our table and instructed us to wait outside until it was ready. I understand that the interior of the restaurant is small and there is no good area to wait inside, but the combination of the icy reception and then being told to move outside to wait was less than a stellar first impression. Things improved after we were seated, our waitress was nice and the homemade bread was piping hot and delicious. However, my water was also warm and remained unfilled most of the night. The house salad was lackluster, but my entree made up for it. The baked ziti (with added chicken) was absolutely delicious. While my girlfriend’s linguine bolognese was good, but dry. The price wasn’t bad and the atmosphere was fine. Overall, while my ziti was genuinely impressive, I would choose Carrabba’s for a holistically superior dining experience.
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Mark Chamberlin
This is how authentic should be. Small intimate atmosphere. Exceptionally professional wait staff in white shirts and black ties. Very fair pricing. And some really tasty delicios dekicacies including deserts!
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Scott J
Best Italian in Gainesville! The restaurant was extremely booked for graduation parties when we arrived without reservations, however, they were able to fit us in. The staff was great and we got our food quickly despite how busy the restaurant was. The waiter answered all our questions and made great recommendations. In addition to great food and service the prices were lower than expected for a fine dining type of atmosphere. I would definitely go back and recommend this place to anyone looking for great Italian in Gainesville.
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Mike Forrest
Went Amelia’s for the famous Grouper Entrees they are known for. They had no grouper. Asked for their lasagna, they had none. Asked for the manager, that person was not available. The entrees we settled on were excellent. And they did provide compensation on the bill for our disappointments. Recommend calling ahead before making the trip if you have an appetite for a certain entree.
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sharon bartlett
Despite the fine dining setting, the food was excellent and reasonably priced. The crew is the restaurant’s best feature. The receptionist was very accommodating of us.
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Gabe Rav
Showed up for a 2 top, seats open everywhere, inside and out. Hostess went to seat us but a rude dirty blonde waitress cut her off and said “No, we have big parties, Don’t seat them.”
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Mallory Martino
Omg all the reviews are correct. This place was amazing! Must do! I loved the food! Was in town for the weekend. From Orlando. And I wish I could come back more often. I’m not a sea food person. But my mom who got the steamed clams and the calamari were the best she has had in a long time.
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Amanda Hamm
Went two weekends ago and sat outside. It was perfect. Food was delicious! From appetizer to dessert. Fresh bread also! Amanda, our server, was awesome. Very personable and on top of things!! Definitely be back!!
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Roberto Cuneo
I very rarely take the time to post, but this place deserves it!!
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