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Authentic Italian cuisine meets its Gulf Coast roots in Executive Chef James Briscione’s inventive menu steeped in rustic culinary traditions. A wood-burning oven—turning out pizza, baked pasta, whole-roasted Gulf fish and more—will be the heart of the restaurant. All pastas will be made in-house by Chef Briscione and his team. Angelena’s is part of Pensacola’s Great Southern Restaurants, joining sister businesses of The Fish House, Atlas Oyster House, The Deck Bar, Jackson’s Steakhouse, Five Sisters Blue’s Café, Great Southern Catering and Events and The Palafox House.
Hours
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 101 E Intendencia St, Pensacola, FL 32502
Phone: (850) 542-8398
Website: http://angelenaspensacola.com/
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Rand Ordway
My fiance and I booked a reservation and went for dinner on Valentines Day. My last time at Angelenas was 2021 or 2022, and my experience did not meet my expectations based on the price point. But boy, they have turned it around. Every aspect of the meal was excellent. Our service was exceptional. Our server Michelle was truly a highlight – her service was consistently available without being overbearing. The food was all excellent – I was most excited for the catch of the day, and it did not disappoint. With this amazing food experience, I am excited to go back again in the future.
PS everything was so good I only took 1 picture of some half eaten appetizers. Pictured is the arancini, tuna crudo, and butternut squash with dukkah seasoning
… morePS everything was so good I only took 1 picture of some half eaten appetizers. Pictured is the arancini, tuna crudo, and butternut squash with dukkah seasoning
Susan Slaney
We went to Angelena’s for Thanksgiving dinner, and it was simply divine. We were greeted and seated immediately a few minutes before our reservation. Our server Andeh could not have been nicer or more helpful. The enter experience was wonderful.
We started with the BBQ shrimp and short rib risotto appetizers which were both delicious. The Thanksgiving special was amazing, and my husband and son loved the chicken parm and lasagna bolognese.
My husband and I cannot wait to come back for date night!
… moreWe started with the BBQ shrimp and short rib risotto appetizers which were both delicious. The Thanksgiving special was amazing, and my husband and son loved the chicken parm and lasagna bolognese.
My husband and I cannot wait to come back for date night!
Charity Perkins
This modern Italian restaurant is an absolute gem, serving phenomenal, fresh, and rustic dishes. We recently visited during their early aperitivo hour in the bar, a highlight offering half-priced, expertly curated cocktails. The staff is consistently friendly, professional, and attentive. Last night, we returned for the “Tuscan Tuesday” pizza special and were not disappointed. The buffalo chicken pizza featured a well-balanced béchamel base with chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, blue cheese, and caramelized onions. The cream cheese perfectly counterbalanced the blue cheese. The chef’s culinary skill is evident in every dish, making this a must-visit restaurant.
… moreTabitha Brewer
Me and my hubby had Harmony as our server. She did a wonderful job! We had the meatball appetizer, We ordered the rigatoni with meatballs and the pork ravioli. Absolutely delicious! For dessert we ordered the lemon cheesecake and the cannoli. We can’t wait ti bring our kids next time.
… moreAnastasia Reyes
One of my favorite dining experiences in Pensacola!
Angelina’s provides a chic interior with high quality menu items that makes you feel like you are in a bigger city.
Atmosphere: The space is dimly lit with a variety of indoor seating options. They have a brick oven on display for the pizzas, and a bar area. My favorite seating options are the booths and the long table against the windows.
Service: Our waiter from our last dining experience was exceptional and personable. He reminded me of Peter Pan (hah).
Menu items: We got their Deviled Eggs (GF), Crispy Brussels Sprouts (GFA), Lasagna Bolognese, Chicken Parm, and Housemade Gelati (Salted Vanilla). Every single item was fresh and crafted with care. I love when the food presentation correlates with how the food actually tastes!
Angelina’s gets 5 stars in every category.
… moreAngelina’s provides a chic interior with high quality menu items that makes you feel like you are in a bigger city.
Atmosphere: The space is dimly lit with a variety of indoor seating options. They have a brick oven on display for the pizzas, and a bar area. My favorite seating options are the booths and the long table against the windows.
Service: Our waiter from our last dining experience was exceptional and personable. He reminded me of Peter Pan (hah).
Menu items: We got their Deviled Eggs (GF), Crispy Brussels Sprouts (GFA), Lasagna Bolognese, Chicken Parm, and Housemade Gelati (Salted Vanilla). Every single item was fresh and crafted with care. I love when the food presentation correlates with how the food actually tastes!
Angelina’s gets 5 stars in every category.
Jrock
If you haven’t been to Angelena’s on a Tuesday then it is time for some self contemplation and a re-examination of the life choices you have made. The best date night deal along the Gulf. They have chef created pizza with a bottle of wine for $25. We love to get the chef’s special for the week. Have you ever had delicata squash on a pizza, because I have and it’s amazing. Super sweet but balanced nicely with the saltiness of the lardons and the acidity of the vinegar.
If you have a little extra scratch on you and aren’t so budget conscious get there before your reservation and sit at the bar. The gentlemen behind the bar provide excellent personalized services and exceed at their craft. This is a top 5 cocktail program here in town. Also, grab an appetizer to wet the proverbial whistle for the flavors to come. We have tried the meatballs, arancini and most recently the New Orleans style BBQ shrimp and all three were a jovial presence on my taste buds.
… moreIf you have a little extra scratch on you and aren’t so budget conscious get there before your reservation and sit at the bar. The gentlemen behind the bar provide excellent personalized services and exceed at their craft. This is a top 5 cocktail program here in town. Also, grab an appetizer to wet the proverbial whistle for the flavors to come. We have tried the meatballs, arancini and most recently the New Orleans style BBQ shrimp and all three were a jovial presence on my taste buds.
Christopher Atkinson
I came here for a very special evening, the night before one of my best friend’s wedding. We wanted to go somewhere very nice, but that was also vegetarian friendly. Turns out, Angelena’s is the nicest Pensacola restaurant that has real vegetarian options, not just different forms of salads. Go figure. Pensacola still has a lot of growing up to do.
So we get to Angelena’s, and are awed by the ambiance. Gorgeous. Modern and rustic at the same time. I felt like Tony Soprano should be in the corner somewhere doing business. In my mind, that is a compliment. It felt upscale and cozy and I was a fan.
Service was a little off. The lady was very nice and very personable. But she didn’t come around often enough, so the moments that lead us to moments of wants never had the opportunities to get fixed. We got some deal where we got a free bottle of wine, but it never came, so we took it home at the end. And the three-course pasta tasting we got was so poorly timed with the rest of everyone’s meals. It wasn’t awful. Just a little awkward and not what I expected.
But the food. The food was out of this world. Italian food suffers the same unfortunate phenomenon that Chinese food does. Those who just don’t have the experience think that Italian food is all Olive Garden and Fazoli’s. Just like they think that Panda Express is authentic and PF Chang’s is peak Chinese. There is another level to the Italian game, and Angelena’s is it.
Started off with a handful of apps, including the Salumi & Formaggi (Chef’s selection of hand-sliced meats and Italian cheeses) and the Baked Mozzarella (house-made mozzarella, fried). Varied, high quality meats and cheeses on the plank, as well as the proper accoutrements for pairing. If you run out of the crispy little toasts it comes with, the fluffy, amazing focaccia that comes with the meal will help you get your carbs in.
As for the baked mozz. It was exactly as advertised. Ooey, gooey, cheesy, melty, but with an awesome marinara that did not taste jarred or canned, and the mozz tasted like mozz. Not just like melty supermarket cheese. Actual mozz. Very nice.
As for our mains, I can’t find them on the menu anymore, which is really the key factor that lead me to giving this place a five star review. An Italian place with a seasonal, rotating menu? Really special. Makes me very happy.
I had the lasagna, which had that same great sauce, really nice, long, perfectly al dente noodles, and a couple of excellent dollops of ricotta on top.
As mentioned before, we did the three-course pasta tasting menu, which was a ton of fun. Each course was simple, with very few other ingredients. The pasta and the fillings and the sauces got to be the stars of the show. And I liked how the various pasta shapes were all very unique ones that you don’t see on store shelves. True artistry.
I’m tired of typing at this point, but I just have so many thoughts about this place. I really enjoyed myself, and the pros definitely outweighed the cons for me. I’d come back.
… moreSo we get to Angelena’s, and are awed by the ambiance. Gorgeous. Modern and rustic at the same time. I felt like Tony Soprano should be in the corner somewhere doing business. In my mind, that is a compliment. It felt upscale and cozy and I was a fan.
Service was a little off. The lady was very nice and very personable. But she didn’t come around often enough, so the moments that lead us to moments of wants never had the opportunities to get fixed. We got some deal where we got a free bottle of wine, but it never came, so we took it home at the end. And the three-course pasta tasting we got was so poorly timed with the rest of everyone’s meals. It wasn’t awful. Just a little awkward and not what I expected.
But the food. The food was out of this world. Italian food suffers the same unfortunate phenomenon that Chinese food does. Those who just don’t have the experience think that Italian food is all Olive Garden and Fazoli’s. Just like they think that Panda Express is authentic and PF Chang’s is peak Chinese. There is another level to the Italian game, and Angelena’s is it.
Started off with a handful of apps, including the Salumi & Formaggi (Chef’s selection of hand-sliced meats and Italian cheeses) and the Baked Mozzarella (house-made mozzarella, fried). Varied, high quality meats and cheeses on the plank, as well as the proper accoutrements for pairing. If you run out of the crispy little toasts it comes with, the fluffy, amazing focaccia that comes with the meal will help you get your carbs in.
As for the baked mozz. It was exactly as advertised. Ooey, gooey, cheesy, melty, but with an awesome marinara that did not taste jarred or canned, and the mozz tasted like mozz. Not just like melty supermarket cheese. Actual mozz. Very nice.
As for our mains, I can’t find them on the menu anymore, which is really the key factor that lead me to giving this place a five star review. An Italian place with a seasonal, rotating menu? Really special. Makes me very happy.
I had the lasagna, which had that same great sauce, really nice, long, perfectly al dente noodles, and a couple of excellent dollops of ricotta on top.
As mentioned before, we did the three-course pasta tasting menu, which was a ton of fun. Each course was simple, with very few other ingredients. The pasta and the fillings and the sauces got to be the stars of the show. And I liked how the various pasta shapes were all very unique ones that you don’t see on store shelves. True artistry.
I’m tired of typing at this point, but I just have so many thoughts about this place. I really enjoyed myself, and the pros definitely outweighed the cons for me. I’d come back.
Claire Gilmore
We loved our special dinner here tonight! Always reliable and delicious. The deviled eggs are fabulous, had the fun guy pizza, and the chicken Parmesan with fried pasta is so delicious. We were treated to a dessert for our birthday celebration and it was amazing—limoncello cheesecake!! Impeccable service. Great and authentic Italian food in Pensacola
… moreClara Martini
Angelena’s served what might be the most delicious piece of fish I’ve ever had. The Gulf catch was impossibly fresh and perfectly cooked—simple, confident, and unforgettable.
The housemade pistachio gelato was the perfect finish: rich, nutty, and beautifully balanced. A truly standout meal from start to finish.
… moreThe housemade pistachio gelato was the perfect finish: rich, nutty, and beautifully balanced. A truly standout meal from start to finish.
Peter Faulk
Angelina’s – New Year’s Eve Dinner (Deeply Disappointing)
We chose Angelina’s for New Year’s Eve hoping to treat ourselves to a special evening, and this was meant to be a splurge and a gift to my wife. Unfortunately, the entire experience was a disappointment from start to finish.
We went in fully aware it would be a limited four-course prix fixe menu. When booking, it clearly stated the price was $125 per person and that tax and gratuity were not included, so I fully expected—and was prepared—to leave a substantial gratuity. That context matters.
The menu options were extremely polarizing. Both salad choices—the pear salad and the beet salad—were unappealing to me. Requesting a simple Caesar salad required declaring an allergy and getting “chef approval,” which felt absurd and unnecessarily restrictive for a restaurant of this caliber.
The service only made matters worse. Our waitress was snobbish and condescending, with an air of superiority you might tolerate at an overpriced restaurant in a major city—but not here, and certainly not when the food fails to deliver.
The overall quality of the meal was extremely disappointing. We did not finish our main courses, and the dessert was frankly disgusting. We left our leftovers untouched on the table—something we never do.
The final insult came when the check arrived. While I was literally taking cash out of my wallet to leave a gratuity—fully expecting to add one, as explained during booking—I noticed that our server had already added a 20% gratuity to the bill without explanation or consent.
That action was incredibly offensive and inappropriate, especially given that gratuity was explicitly stated as not included. While the difference was only a few dollars more than what I was prepared to leave, it was the principle, combined with the poor food, condescending service, and misleading execution, that made it infuriating. I chose not to make a scene at the restaurant, but a day later it still sits badly enough to prompt this review.
What makes this especially disappointing is that we had been to Angelina’s once before and were impressed. This experience was the complete opposite. Between the subpar food, the condescending service, and the gratuitous handling of gratuity, we will never return.
After two drinks at the bar prior, approx $40(with gratuity) the evening was almost $450.
New Year’s Eve should feel special. This felt like being overcharged, talked down to, and taken advantage of.
… moreWe chose Angelina’s for New Year’s Eve hoping to treat ourselves to a special evening, and this was meant to be a splurge and a gift to my wife. Unfortunately, the entire experience was a disappointment from start to finish.
We went in fully aware it would be a limited four-course prix fixe menu. When booking, it clearly stated the price was $125 per person and that tax and gratuity were not included, so I fully expected—and was prepared—to leave a substantial gratuity. That context matters.
The menu options were extremely polarizing. Both salad choices—the pear salad and the beet salad—were unappealing to me. Requesting a simple Caesar salad required declaring an allergy and getting “chef approval,” which felt absurd and unnecessarily restrictive for a restaurant of this caliber.
The service only made matters worse. Our waitress was snobbish and condescending, with an air of superiority you might tolerate at an overpriced restaurant in a major city—but not here, and certainly not when the food fails to deliver.
The overall quality of the meal was extremely disappointing. We did not finish our main courses, and the dessert was frankly disgusting. We left our leftovers untouched on the table—something we never do.
The final insult came when the check arrived. While I was literally taking cash out of my wallet to leave a gratuity—fully expecting to add one, as explained during booking—I noticed that our server had already added a 20% gratuity to the bill without explanation or consent.
That action was incredibly offensive and inappropriate, especially given that gratuity was explicitly stated as not included. While the difference was only a few dollars more than what I was prepared to leave, it was the principle, combined with the poor food, condescending service, and misleading execution, that made it infuriating. I chose not to make a scene at the restaurant, but a day later it still sits badly enough to prompt this review.
What makes this especially disappointing is that we had been to Angelina’s once before and were impressed. This experience was the complete opposite. Between the subpar food, the condescending service, and the gratuitous handling of gratuity, we will never return.
After two drinks at the bar prior, approx $40(with gratuity) the evening was almost $450.
New Year’s Eve should feel special. This felt like being overcharged, talked down to, and taken advantage of.