Chances are pretty good you’re here because you’re looking for a great meal or a special dining experience in Gainesville. At Amelia’s, we prepare every dish from scratch (we don’t even have a microwave in our kitchen!) Combining fresh ingredients with a fresh approach to classic Italian favorites, we promise you’ll taste the difference from the very first bite. Welcome to Amelia’s Cucina Casalinga, Gainesville’s authentic homestyle Italian restaurant—with a fresh touch!
Casual, enduring bistro with old-world flair offering homemade pasta & other classic Italian dishes.
Address and Contact Information
Address: Behind the Hippodrome, 235 S Main St #107, Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: (352) 373-1919
Website: https://ameliasitalian.com/
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Reviews
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.
… moreMJ 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.
We get taken through the restaraunt to a room way in the back. It was romantic and quiet. Our table had just been reset. We were sat and received fresh ice water and hot bread with butter. Unfortunately the bread, butter and drinks were the only thing worth bragging about.
We sat in a room with 3 dirty tables and a long party table full of dishes napkins and drinks from the time we got there, till we left. The poor waitress was so frazzled. I will not name her because she was kind and did her best and was apologetic. She was the only waitress for 7 tables and a huge party. Probably understaffed, like the rest of most business today so we have become accustomed to long waits, that wasnt the problem.
I ordered chicken parmesan with a Ceasars salad $25+ and she ordered fettuccine alfredo $22+. Not bad for fine dining. I’d say we waited 40 min for the food to come out. I got my salad as a precursor and it tasted like lettuce mixed with mayo and parmesan. Not Cesar. The chx parm came out piping hot, but burnt.. super burnt. They took it back, then my pasta came out. So I had pasta and no parm lol. The pasta sauce was so salty, I couldn’t even swallow it. So my pasta sat for another 5-7 min before my new chicken parm came out. It wasn’t burnt. It was beautiful, piping hot with sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese dripping off of it…except it was the super salty sauce. The waitress automatically took off my meal and offered a free dessert. I didn’t come for free food lol. . Came to a fine dining restaraunt to treat my wife to a delicious meal. Her fettuccine waslike marshmallows with pepper over noodles lol. Very bland. We never got our free dessert. We were never served oil for our bread, no little plates for our silverware, and the candle on our table wasnt lit. Sadface. This was our last hope for a decent Italian restaraunt in Gainesville.
… moreWe get taken through the restaraunt to a room way in the back. It was romantic and quiet. Our table had just been reset. We were sat and received fresh ice water and hot bread with butter. Unfortunately the bread, butter and drinks were the only thing worth bragging about.
We sat in a room with 3 dirty tables and a long party table full of dishes napkins and drinks from the time we got there, till we left. The poor waitress was so frazzled. I will not name her because she was kind and did her best and was apologetic. She was the only waitress for 7 tables and a huge party. Probably understaffed, like the rest of most business today so we have become accustomed to long waits, that wasnt the problem.
I ordered chicken parmesan with a Ceasars salad $25+ and she ordered fettuccine alfredo $22+. Not bad for fine dining. I’d say we waited 40 min for the food to come out. I got my salad as a precursor and it tasted like lettuce mixed with mayo and parmesan. Not Cesar. The chx parm came out piping hot, but burnt.. super burnt. They took it back, then my pasta came out. So I had pasta and no parm lol. The pasta sauce was so salty, I couldn’t even swallow it. So my pasta sat for another 5-7 min before my new chicken parm came out. It wasn’t burnt. It was beautiful, piping hot with sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese dripping off of it…except it was the super salty sauce. The waitress automatically took off my meal and offered a free dessert. I didn’t come for free food lol. . Came to a fine dining restaraunt to treat my wife to a delicious meal. Her fettuccine waslike marshmallows with pepper over noodles lol. Very bland. We never got our free dessert. We were never served oil for our bread, no little plates for our silverware, and the candle on our table wasnt lit. Sadface. This was our last hope for a decent Italian restaraunt in Gainesville.
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!!
… moreScott 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.
… moreMark 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!
5-2023. Another FABULOUS meal.
… more5-2023. Another FABULOUS meal.
Pete Previte
Delicious food and terrific service. Everything was great. Italian food at its finest. Very fresh and cooked to order. Only thing better would have been if we were able to sit outside on the patio on this beautiful day. Definitely give them a try.
… moreKristina Crawford
We really enjoyed our dining experience here. Melissa was out server and she was phenomenal. All her dish recommendations were spot on. Food was delicious and portions were generous. We’ll definitely return!
… moreBritney Megnath
I got the fettuccini Alfredo and my boyfriend got the lobster ravioli which we both enjoyed our meals. The lobster ravioli was a small portion size which is why I’m giving 4 stars. The Alfredo was much bigger and it was super creamy.
Our waiter was very nice and attentive, and our food came out quickly.
The restaurant is very nice inside and decorative, also very clean.
It is definitely a nice establishment and I would return but be prepared it is really pricey
… moreOur waiter was very nice and attentive, and our food came out quickly.
The restaurant is very nice inside and decorative, also very clean.
It is definitely a nice establishment and I would return but be prepared it is really pricey
Mark Anderson
First visit and they did not disappoint. The appetizer, main course and dessert were delicious and the staff was super personable and attentive. We had lasagna and pesto fettuccine with chicken.
… moreI’m Popeye The Sailor Man
Traveling through Florida stopped in Gainesville to grab a quick dinner. It took a bit to find Amelia’s (it’s in the back of an office building) that leads to a quaint court yard.
Marie was our server/pastry chef (her cherry pancetta with an almond cookie base is WOW) and a newfound friend.
We started with Crostini NY (House-made spinach & artichoke parmesan cream; garlic crostini), then their house salad (very good), and then Stracciatella alla Florentina soup (again, excellent)
Our main dish was Linguini Pesto. Perfect.
Then, we ended with a cherry pancetta. It’s one of the best desserts we’ve ever had! Really!
Pasto perfetto……
… moreMarie was our server/pastry chef (her cherry pancetta with an almond cookie base is WOW) and a newfound friend.
We started with Crostini NY (House-made spinach & artichoke parmesan cream; garlic crostini), then their house salad (very good), and then Stracciatella alla Florentina soup (again, excellent)
Our main dish was Linguini Pesto. Perfect.
Then, we ended with a cherry pancetta. It’s one of the best desserts we’ve ever had! Really!
Pasto perfetto……