I came here on a Thursday at around 3pm and my party and I were the only ones in the whole restaurant. It was empty-- not that it's a bad thing. We ordered chicken wings to start off and they were amazing! They were super tasty and we were literally fighting over them. The buffalo sauce and blue cheese combination sauce they use is crazy good. For pizza we got Frankie Tomatoe's. It's your basic mozzarella, basil, and tomato pizza. But it was delicious! I love that the pizza crust wasn't burnt, like most places with coal fired pizza. The service was great and our food came out quickly! Overall, a great place for coal fired pizza and decent prices! I'd recommend the buffalo wings if you like buffalo sauce!
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Billy G.
Would have ZERO stars but the people at yelp* will not allow it.... so one star it is. Where do I begin? Management: Worst I have ever dealt with... and repeatedly. The first pizza arrived a soggy mess and I spoke with a young gentleman (Michael, I believe), who took an attitude immediately. So much for the guest being right. Food: As I said above, I attempted to send the white pizza back as it couldn't be lifted off the tray without losing the toppings through the soggy dough. Owner: Asked to speak to owner and finally left the establishment as we never had anyone else visit out table. Save yourself the trouble and aggravation, and avoid at all costs. Call Dominos.
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Danielle R.
ORDER THE EGGPLANT STACK Now that I have said that...it's the stuff dreams are made of. I have craved it ever since, it's that good (see my pix). It's basically fried eggplant with layers of fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic drizzle, and I'm guessing maybe feta on top.... I dunno it was really freaking good. I met a client here for dinner and drinks and they do have a HH (full bar too boot!). Bar staff and owner were extremely friendly, I felt very welcomed. My only gripe is that they leave the doors open and it tends to get a little warm and sometimes you get bugs that fly in (hey what do you expect it's Florida). I endeavor to return...mainly for the friendly atmosphere and awesome eggplant stack! PS- Bring quarters for the metered spaces outside
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Jim J.
The large Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza was more than enough for four adults. The crust was thin and firm while the toppings were plentiful. They appeared to have only one server on the Tuesday night (April 28th) we were there but he did very well and was very personable. We left our credit card behind but they held it until we picked it up five days later. When I called on that they read off a number of names from credit cards to determine if they had mine. Not that I'm encouraging you to leave your credit card here, but it is nice that they don't slice them up and throw them out the next day like so many other restaurants do. All in all it's a place to return to amidst a hub of excellent restaurants on Wilton Drive.
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Isaac T.
Scarfone's could be a real gem: finally an establishment on the Drive that's not Thai/sushi! The good: Sleek and upscale decor, good food, moderate prices. Unfortunately, the service the last couple times was, quite frankly, in shambles. Our inattentive waiter really messed up quite a few times, and we happened to have him two of the last three occasions we were there. This time - a party of 8 - drinks were screwed up, our app didn't make it, one dish was wrong, and another dish wasn't put in. Luckily they had a support staff to help and we weren't charged for a dish that we we had to wait for after everyone else got served. Although I could go on quite a bit more (really!), but this was the crux of it. We want to go back, but we don't know if we can handle another night like this!!
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Liz F.
Sorry guys! I got excited and ate my pizza before taking the picture. They serve single slices as well if your going solo like myself. Great happy hour from 12-7 Sunday they Thursday. 2-4-1 on liquor and house wine (No beer). I sat at the bar and got treated so well by the manager Michael and a new bartender Michael. I will definitely come back for some more yummy coal pizza, happy hour and to see both of these cuties!
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M M.
Great service! Or server was Alex and she took good care of us. The fried mozzarella was over cooked and a little bland. However the Diablo pizza more than made up for it. The manager was very attentive and the team work among the staff was impressive. The restaurant has a very nicely done modern industrial feel. Great date night spot.
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Davide S.
Appalling service. We ordered an appetizer to share and 2 main courses. Not even a minute after we were served the appetizer (Eggplant tower possibly the only nice thing of the meal), my friend was brought his main dish and my pizza arrived 20 minutes thereafter. Server was not helpful at all in describing the sizes: portion are enormous (an excuse to charge so much perhaps?) and the pizza was the heaviest I have ever eaten in my life. Stay clear of this tourist trap!
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Julie R.
I opened up the Miami Herald this morning to a fantastic review of this place. I'm always looking for new places, so I decided to give it a try. The building is nice in the front. When you enter Scarfones, it is bright and sunny and has a cool vibe to it. There's a lot of chrome and glass and cool fixtures (notice the lights in particular). It was SO clean inside and very welcoming. Even the bathroom was cool. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the super-friendly staff. Everybody in there was nicer than the next. The inside has all kind of choices for seating. You can sit at a regular table, a high-top table, or a bar-type area - I liked this aspect of it. There is also a very nice outdoor area that is covered and shaded. This is a great place to go with a group of friends. We started with a very reasonably-priced ($3.50) garlic bread. It was 4 large pieces and was DELICIOUS! It came with a mariana sauce. Really, really good. Next we got a large cheese regular pizza. It was HUGE - I would say bigger than a normal large pizza. It, too, was very reasonably priced at $15. This was a really good pizza and cooked just like I like it - crispy. Finally, we had an awesome dessert - a chocolate bundt cake with ice cream. Be SURE to save room for dessert. They bring around a huge variety of desserts on a dessert tray. They all looked really good. What we had was wonderful. My friend had a double-shot of espresso that was in a very cool cup, but I felt it was overpriced at $6. Everything else was very reasonable. This place has only been open a couple months. I enjoyed everything about my meal here - it was very clean and friendly and charming. I love the decor inside. If I had to complain about one thing, it would be the music. It was what I would call bad club music. It wasn't too loud, but it was just awful music - but, I have to say, it did match the style of the restaurant (and probably other people would like it). If I were the owner, I'd mix in a little Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, or REM - anything but what was playing! LOL I would have given this place 5 stars, but, I reserve 5 stars for restaurants that are vegan or vegetarian. It was all good and I'll be back soon!
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JL Q.
We went to this location after the Stonewall Festival with some friends. We enjoyed some cerveza frias and a couple of pizzas. The pizzas were good, service very capable and we had a great experience getting to know the owner and her son. We generally visit the location nearest to us in Coral Springs and probably like it a bit more than this one but I think with it being so crowded from the fest that put a drain on their resources. In all, a good place to enjoy a meal.
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Jodie J.
This is only the second pizza I have ever thrown away. I eat one bite. The pizza reminded me of those old Chef Bouradee boxed pizzas. The sauce tastes like very old canned acidy purree sauce. There were no fresh chunks of pomodoro tomatoes as stated. The crust had no flavor and a bit tough. However, we had a artichoke penne pasta with a garlic oil gravy that wasn't to bad. It had a different flavor I couldn't quit recognize and to much pepper. But, much better than the pizza.
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Jon K.
A return visit for dinner this past Thursday with a friend who wanted to try it and was aware of my previous experiences there. Again the service was extremely friendly and helpful. I tried something new for me at Scarfone's. First we split the Italian salad and it was definitely big enough to split among 3 or 4 people. It was very good, lots of veggies and a good balsamic dressing. For my meal, I had the Chicken francaise (sp?). I liked it for the most part, it was a huge chicken breast, served over pasta. It was breaded and lemony and moist. My only complaint is that it wasn't very warm. They weren't very busy, so there is no reason why it wasn't served hot. My friend tried the pizza and thought it was just average, affirming my prior opinions. Again, I really want Scarfone's to succeed in this location. The food really does seem to be hit or miss and that is a shame. Good service and a cool space will only take them so far.
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Jess B.
Overall, the food was good/average, but wasn't anything too special. The pizza came out nice and hot and the server was nice as well. I would come back to this location. The service was relatively quick, as their was very few people there. Like the other person wrote below, it wasn't a bad thing at all.
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Michael D.
Reviews seem to be really polarized. So, maybe that's just par for the course at this place. But we stopped in on a Sunday night and had a perfectly nice meal. The three of us shared a large cola-fired pizza and it was actually quite good. Crust was thin and crispy. Wasn't overly sauced. Just the right amount of toppings. One member of our group also ordered a portobello and chicken pasta dish. He said it was well-prepared, also. I wouldn't say that anything that we ordered was 'the very best that I've ever had,' but everything was perfectly fine. We left pleasantly satisfied. Love the look of the place, too. Really a very nice dining space. They have some outside seating available, too. If they're able to take everything up a notch and really focus on offering a couple of menu item that truly are 'the very best (fill in the blank) that I've ever had,' this place will be a gem on Wilton Drive. Right now, it's perfectly fine. No complaints. I'll definitely go back. But it might be a little further down my list of places to consider on any given night.
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Mike P.
I've been twice now. Both times the food was average (the pizza was rather dull, the wings were excellent) and the service was pretty good. My beef is with the drink prices. This isn't Manhattan, this is Wilton Manors. $13.50 for a specialty cocktail of average size just isn't going to be supported in this market. I wish them the best of luck in that great location but someone's going to have to rethink the prices.
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Gregg B.
Italian restaurant with no garlic. They ran out. Publix just sown the street. Out of several wine selections. This place gets worse every time I visit. Staff seems to be lost as to what is going on. I ate here 5 months ago and ut just gets worse.
It's been a very long wait for this joint to open on Wilton Drive! Located on the street level of Wilton Gables (just across the street from the City Hall parking venue), we decided to pop in to give this neighborhood newbie a try. (Some friends told us that Scarfone's is the brainchild of a son of the creator of the Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza restaurants. Don't know if that's true or not, but it seems logical.) Anyway, after seeing this space under construction for what seemed forever, it's finally open for us foodies to (hopefully) enjoy. Naturally, being located right on The Drive, with floor-to-ceiling windows, makes for a fine time at the circus! The interior is large, open and a bit cavernous in acoustics. Music is not quite ambient, and, at times, tend to be more at the forefront; thus, the noise level is definitely on the higher side -- not overwhelming where you're screaming over the din to be heard. They've got some generous-sized booths dotted in various spaces, along with an open bar, open kitchen are, and a very good number of dining tables. The overall appearance is modern and hip, in-tune with the Wilton Drive vibe and progressive-minded crowd this place attracts. The greeting was very friendly and attentive. Layout-wise, the only gripe I might've had was that it was a bit of a tight squeeze for me to maneuver to our table since I was using crutches. That said, I did notice another patron in a wheelchair come in and made a beeline to his table without any issues, as far as I could see. We were seated at the north end of the restaurant, with a window table. It was definitely the cozy section of Scarfone's. Our waitress, Hannah, arrived with an introduction and genuine welcoming pleasantries that made us feel comfortable. (As an aside: Pretty much the entire wait staff was on the young and attractive end of the spectrum. After all, this IS Wilton Manors!) The menu was large, but not overwhelming. Wine selection on the backside looked very decent. The beer selection (not on the menu) consisted of only the most mainstream brews (nothing on-tap), so this is NOT a place to go if you're looking for a fine microcraft beer with your food order. (I went with the Peroni ($6.50); my partner got a glass of Bertani Pinot Grigio ($8.50).) Seeing fried calamari ($9.75) on the menu, naturally, we had to start with that, as fried calamari is normally my litmus test as to what's to come afterwards. The dish seemed to arrive with nary a wait time! On a scale of 1-5, this starter earns a 3. The squid rings were all small to miniscule; inevitably, meaning that it was on the overcooked, chewy side, as well. (My partner said the coating tasted a bit like raw flour. I'm not sure that's how I would describe it as it was crispy, but it did have a bit of that microwaved texture.) It was wholly decent, though, and the requisite red (marinara) dipping sauce was very good with a rich tomato flavor. For an entree, I went with the grilled lemon/rosemary chicken breast (over a bed of baby spinach and mushrooms) ($16); my partner ordered the chicken marsala (over spaghetti) ($16). Both dishes arrived lickety-split! We were more than a bit surprised at the efficiency of its arrival! Both dishes were well-presented. The flavors of my dish were very fine and tangy: the lemon stood out prominently; rosemary not so much. The two pieces of thin-sliced chicken breasts were, unfortunately, pretty to look at, but very dry. Fortunately, the spinach/mushroom bed and lemon/butter sauce helped ease the pain. My partner said that his chicken marsala was quite wonderful in flavor, and the chicken perfectly cooked. (I had a bite and, yes, it was very tender and flavorful.) A good friend popped in and joined us, and he ordered the Scarfone chicken entree ($16), which could've been an amalgamation of Alfredo and marinara sauces served over a bed of spaghetti. (He said it was very good; although, he liked the marsala better.) After dinner, Hannah brought a tray of the most tempting array of desserts to choose from! (We're normally not dessert people, but decided to satisfy the sweet tooth this time.) Our friend ordered the tiramisu (didn't get the price); my partner ordered a slice of caramelized cheesecake ($6); I went whole-hog and ordered the Trump-sized/priced ultra chocolate cake slice ($18). Espressos ($3.50 each), all around, helped to diffuse the sugar-high going on at our table. Everyone loved their respective desserts, including myself! The over-sized chocolate cake slice was nothing less than a chocolate-lover's wet-dream...! (Naturally, this massive dessert is to be shared -- hopefully! -- so the $18 price-tag can be easily diffused. It was worth every penny!) From the start, in-between courses, and apres dessert, Hannah and the rest of the wait staff was always attentive, prompt and courteous. At this time: 3-stars for food; 4+ for the staff. Looking forward to our next visit....
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Greg R.
So this review is way overdue. Went there for a friend's birthday dinner. This was when it first opened but the food was not good. The drinks were so overpriced and small. The service was substandard, our order was messed up acted like it was our fault. Great location and decor but haven't or will not be back.
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Frank M.
So we seem to have made Scarfone's a regular thing. I don't see how anyone could not love their pizza! I'm an Italian from New York and I have to say that every single time we come here they never fall short of pizza perfection! We love to top ours with basil, ricotta cheese, garlic and kalamata olives. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Cesar salad is also very good. Next time I'm going to explore something else on the menu. Of course I've said that before but damn that pizza is just too good!
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Barry J.
We were excited to try the place. It certainly looks nice with a good menu. While the food was fine, some good in fact, the service and experience were terrible. Seated outside, the music was rather loud. We ordered appetizers and a main course. One of the people in my party wanted to order a dinner salad and a slice of pizza to accompany the dinner salad. However, the server would not allow him to order the slice of pizza with the salad, even though we were all ordering full meals. You see, the menu says pizza slices can only be ordered at the bar or for take out. While we can understand they don't want people to order only a slice of pizza and take up a table for slices, it made no sense to not allow this to be added to a full dinner order. We asked to speak to a manager and the person who came by said the same thing. He said that if we wanted a slice of our pizza with the meal, we would have to leave the table and move to the bar. This is a restaurant that had only a few tables occupied. The only explanation was "this is our policy." When dinner arrived, two of us had ordered a very large calzone and and appetizer of meatballs. Both came out at the same time. When we said something to the "manager" there was no apology or attempt to remedy the situation, just the statement "there must have been some confusion in the kitchen." The food itself was good. However, there was not attempt at customer service and never an attempt at an "I'm sorry" or to accommodate us in any way. If that is they way they want to treat people, I certainly won't go back and they didn't seem to care.
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Matthew C.
I was in the mood for Pizza on Sunday, so decided to check this place out. I just moved to Wilton Manors from San Francisco and am still exploring my options. We had the Chop Salad, which in my opinion was the best salad I have ever tasted. We then had a pepperoni, black olive and pepper pizza. I can say that the pizza was just alright. In my own opinion I feel as though the pizza tasted more like a cardboard box. This will be the place that I go when I am craving a good salad.
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Najah E.
My friends and I dropped by here earlier. This place is amazing. Danny is the greatest chef and personally came out to ask us about our meals. Mike was our server and he was very entertaining and helped us decide on a meal. Happy hour is all day every day and buy one get one free! I recommend the farmers pizza and the eggplant tower. Everything was super fresh down to the sauce. Even the dessert was delicious! I will definitely be here again.
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Loni S.
Food was ok ... Ordered take out. We had pizza and cupcakes; both were good the cupcakes had a sauce/cream on the side that was really good. The reason I'm giving it a three is because there prices are high for what the food is.
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Frank L.
The pizza is average but everything else on the menu is delicious. The decor is fabulous! I will definitely come back.
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Brian E.
The music! So loud! Is this a sign of my aging??? Perhaps it is - just last week I also yelled at some kids to stay off my lawn. I won't apologize for this though because I like to converse with my dinner companion & this place is not conducive to chit chat. But I dined here anyhow as it seemed to be the only place in the area that wasn't Thai, sushi, or a dump. This place was yummy. And I'm talking about the staff. Such good looking people! I quickly found myself in the restroom fixing my hair & checking my nose for boogers. The food - loved the Italian Salad!! It was perfect in every way. We asked our server to recommend a flavor for the wings (they have many flavors) and he recommended the BBQ. They were so tasty! I had 10 and resisted a second helping although I was full. Some other notes: Hostess - sweet and very personable. Gave us updates on wait time for the table. Service - very good. Server super friendly. Food came out in good time. If your looking for good salad & wings at a trendy loud place with a steady beat & handsome young men - eat here.
(4)
Tito R.
My Partner and I were skeptical at first because of the mixed reviews, but we decided to give it a try. First impression the place is beautiful, great ambiance, and nice jazz funk music. We were seated right away, we started with Garlic Ciabatta bread that was to die for, then had a Large "Whitey" pizza which has Ricotta, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, and Romano Cheese, it was Delicious but we were only able to eat half of it because we wanted to try out one of their tasty desserts. We decided on the Sea Salt Caramel Cheesecake, melts in your mouth! We had a great experience and decided that we will definitely be back soon!
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Jason B.
I've never had such tasteless pizza in my life. That is all we ordered so I can't comment on anything else, but you would think a pizza place would make sure their pizza was stellar. We could only eat one slice each, the rest we took home. I am against wasting food, but I honestly threw the rest in the trash. Service was mediocre and place wasn't even that busy. Skip this place.
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Danny S.
Maybe they should answer their phone with just hello and complete confusion on what they even have on their menu I would much rather get another pizza outside of Wilton manners and not have to pay for the high price for snobs in my own neighborhood
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Thom F.
The best Italian in Wilton Manors! A very friendly staff in a spotless atmosphere. This location hasn't been open that long, but they sure did it right. We ordered the Chicken Francaise, and were stunned at the taste of the dish. The egg battered boneless chicken breast was tender and had the perfect texture and piquancy. It was so good that we returned and had the same entree the second time. For dessert I had the Salted Caramel Cheese Cake, it was fabulous. My husband had one of the stunning cupcakes and loved it. On our first visit the restaurant was quiet, so the owner/chef and the manager waited on us. Service was excellent. When we returned on the weekend it was busy and our waiter was frazzled and the service left a lot to be desired. That being said Scarfone's is definitely on our list for our next trip to the Ft. Lauderdale area.
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Richard E.
Have been here twice and was very disappointed both times. The first time I went they hadn't been open very long. Had the pizza and it was not good at all. Neither my friend nor I liked it. Came out with a doughy crust which was very chewy. The service was good, however they gave us a hard time when we requested change for the parking meter. What kind of restaurant/bar will not give you four quarters for a dollar! They kept saying they didn't have any change. Seriously. The second visit we walked in and requested a booth for the three of us. We were told no, that they were saving the booths for parties of 6. The restaurant was 3/4 empty and we could not have the seating we requested. Needless to say, when we left an hour later, the booths were still sitting there empty. I ordered the eggplant parm, which came out cold. I asked them to heat it up and when it came back, it was chopped up and moved around the plate. Not a pleasing presentation and the taste was like something you would get from a frozen dinner. Not awful, but expected better. We also ordered an order of chicken wings to share. I wanted buffalo sauce and my friends didn't so the waitress suggested getting the sauce on the side. Good suggestion, however they charged an extra $1.50 for the sauce! The wings were dry and overcooked. I will not be going back. Two strikes and you're out.
(1)
William O.
Beyond disappointed...sliced my lip open on a broken glass...compensation free cake pops. After I paid and complained to the iwners wife about the manager ignoring the situation, Cory, the manager finay came over to shake my hand on my way out of the restaurant. Horrible business...fair food at best. William Ormsby
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John V.
For another Italian restaurant in So Fla, food is pretty good. The Pizza is on a thin crust and fresh ingredients are used to make it best I've had in town. Ambiance is comfy and the owners are on their game. He is the chef and she's the hostess making sure you are well cared for
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John Y.
Scarfone's totally hit the spot. The pizza is very, very good... great sauce and high-quality toppings. I liked my side salad, and we both had a strawberry cupcake. They had to roll us out of the place. Pizza places can really be hit-or-miss, but this is a winner. Great service, too.
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Ryan S.
The food was good but i will not go back. They are very overpriced for what you get and the happy hour is only at the bar and does not include beer. It this place expects to last on Wilton drive they need to get with the program and come up with a better happy hour like every other place on the drive.
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Dyannah C.
Pizza is good, the texture of the crust is awesome. The sauce.......a little too sweet for my taste. Calzones are huge! The pre-cooked pasta doesn't work for me at all. Haven't tried the salads yet but they look promising. The location and vibe is great. Nice addition to the drive.
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L H.
Warning, whatever you do, do not get the wings. They are not good, like Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza makes them. They are frozen, "pre-seasoned" and have package onion soup dumped on them makes a poorly flavored soggy mess. Yuck. Waiter confirmed for me that they would not be able to do them like I like them, even if I ask, because the come "preseasoned" (Like frozen) Waiter is really nice. Husband liks the chicken parm sub.
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Laila P.
We were in town from New York for a wedding, and Scarfone's was walking distance from our hotel. It beat all our expectations-- super attentive, kind service (they comped us two VERY nice cocktails) and the food was outstanding. We had the appetizer soup, meatballs with ricotta, calamari, and sauteed spinach with garlic. It was all outstanding, very well seasoned, and the sauces were very rich and perfectly balanced. Would recommend to anyone and go back any time!
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Chris T.
Ok at best we were a table of 5 one person got a ceaser salad was ok I had spaghetti and meatballs large portion big meatballs but bland sauce ok at best. The 2 pizzas arrived and looked better then tasted again ok at best. Was a Saturday night at 7:45 and empty tables. Time for a menu change and new chef if you ask me. The atmosphere and music didn't seem appropriate as well loud music not dinner type. Service was good. To many other choices to try this again unless a new menu or management or chef comes in.
(2)
Mark J.
Happy Hour......NOT Two for dinner $115.10 Shared salad, egg plant, pasta. OMG drinks, don't Really don't drink way over priced. DRINK ice tea. Waiter Michael said drinks are two for one. NOT mislead. CLOSED JAN 22nd 2014. This placed closed. Mark
(4)
L H.
Warning, whatever you do, do not get the wings. They are not good, like Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza makes them. They are frozen, "pre-seasoned" and have package onion soup dumped on them makes a poorly flavored soggy mess. Yuck. Waiter confirmed for me that they would not be able to do them like I like them, even if I ask, because the come "preseasoned" (Like frozen) Waiter is really nice. Husband liks the chicken parm sub.
(2)
Richard E.
Have been here twice and was very disappointed both times. The first time I went they hadn't been open very long. Had the pizza and it was not good at all. Neither my friend nor I liked it. Came out with a doughy crust which was very chewy. The service was good, however they gave us a hard time when we requested change for the parking meter. What kind of restaurant/bar will not give you four quarters for a dollar! They kept saying they didn't have any change. Seriously. The second visit we walked in and requested a booth for the three of us. We were told no, that they were saving the booths for parties of 6. The restaurant was 3/4 empty and we could not have the seating we requested. Needless to say, when we left an hour later, the booths were still sitting there empty. I ordered the eggplant parm, which came out cold. I asked them to heat it up and when it came back, it was chopped up and moved around the plate. Not a pleasing presentation and the taste was like something you would get from a frozen dinner. Not awful, but expected better. We also ordered an order of chicken wings to share. I wanted buffalo sauce and my friends didn't so the waitress suggested getting the sauce on the side. Good suggestion, however they charged an extra $1.50 for the sauce! The wings were dry and overcooked. I will not be going back. Two strikes and you're out.
(1)
William O.
Beyond disappointed...sliced my lip open on a broken glass...compensation free cake pops. After I paid and complained to the iwners wife about the manager ignoring the situation, Cory, the manager finay came over to shake my hand on my way out of the restaurant. Horrible business...fair food at best. William Ormsby
(1)
John V.
For another Italian restaurant in So Fla, food is pretty good. The Pizza is on a thin crust and fresh ingredients are used to make it best I've had in town. Ambiance is comfy and the owners are on their game. He is the chef and she's the hostess making sure you are well cared for
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John Y.
Scarfone's totally hit the spot. The pizza is very, very good... great sauce and high-quality toppings. I liked my side salad, and we both had a strawberry cupcake. They had to roll us out of the place. Pizza places can really be hit-or-miss, but this is a winner. Great service, too.
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Ryan S.
The food was good but i will not go back. They are very overpriced for what you get and the happy hour is only at the bar and does not include beer. It this place expects to last on Wilton drive they need to get with the program and come up with a better happy hour like every other place on the drive.
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Dyannah C.
Pizza is good, the texture of the crust is awesome. The sauce.......a little too sweet for my taste. Calzones are huge! The pre-cooked pasta doesn't work for me at all. Haven't tried the salads yet but they look promising. The location and vibe is great. Nice addition to the drive.
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Jess H.
I came here on a Thursday at around 3pm and my party and I were the only ones in the whole restaurant. It was empty-- not that it's a bad thing. We ordered chicken wings to start off and they were amazing! They were super tasty and we were literally fighting over them. The buffalo sauce and blue cheese combination sauce they use is crazy good. For pizza we got Frankie Tomatoe's. It's your basic mozzarella, basil, and tomato pizza. But it was delicious! I love that the pizza crust wasn't burnt, like most places with coal fired pizza. The service was great and our food came out quickly! Overall, a great place for coal fired pizza and decent prices! I'd recommend the buffalo wings if you like buffalo sauce!
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Billy G.
Would have ZERO stars but the people at yelp* will not allow it.... so one star it is. Where do I begin? Management: Worst I have ever dealt with... and repeatedly. The first pizza arrived a soggy mess and I spoke with a young gentleman (Michael, I believe), who took an attitude immediately. So much for the guest being right. Food: As I said above, I attempted to send the white pizza back as it couldn't be lifted off the tray without losing the toppings through the soggy dough. Owner: Asked to speak to owner and finally left the establishment as we never had anyone else visit out table. Save yourself the trouble and aggravation, and avoid at all costs. Call Dominos.
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Danielle R.
ORDER THE EGGPLANT STACK Now that I have said that...it's the stuff dreams are made of. I have craved it ever since, it's that good (see my pix). It's basically fried eggplant with layers of fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic drizzle, and I'm guessing maybe feta on top.... I dunno it was really freaking good. I met a client here for dinner and drinks and they do have a HH (full bar too boot!). Bar staff and owner were extremely friendly, I felt very welcomed. My only gripe is that they leave the doors open and it tends to get a little warm and sometimes you get bugs that fly in (hey what do you expect it's Florida). I endeavor to return...mainly for the friendly atmosphere and awesome eggplant stack! PS- Bring quarters for the metered spaces outside
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Jim J.
The large Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza was more than enough for four adults. The crust was thin and firm while the toppings were plentiful. They appeared to have only one server on the Tuesday night (April 28th) we were there but he did very well and was very personable. We left our credit card behind but they held it until we picked it up five days later. When I called on that they read off a number of names from credit cards to determine if they had mine. Not that I'm encouraging you to leave your credit card here, but it is nice that they don't slice them up and throw them out the next day like so many other restaurants do. All in all it's a place to return to amidst a hub of excellent restaurants on Wilton Drive.
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Isaac T.
Scarfone's could be a real gem: finally an establishment on the Drive that's not Thai/sushi! The good: Sleek and upscale decor, good food, moderate prices. Unfortunately, the service the last couple times was, quite frankly, in shambles. Our inattentive waiter really messed up quite a few times, and we happened to have him two of the last three occasions we were there. This time - a party of 8 - drinks were screwed up, our app didn't make it, one dish was wrong, and another dish wasn't put in. Luckily they had a support staff to help and we weren't charged for a dish that we we had to wait for after everyone else got served. Although I could go on quite a bit more (really!), but this was the crux of it. We want to go back, but we don't know if we can handle another night like this!!
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Liz F.
Sorry guys! I got excited and ate my pizza before taking the picture. They serve single slices as well if your going solo like myself. Great happy hour from 12-7 Sunday they Thursday. 2-4-1 on liquor and house wine (No beer). I sat at the bar and got treated so well by the manager Michael and a new bartender Michael. I will definitely come back for some more yummy coal pizza, happy hour and to see both of these cuties!
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Julie R.
I opened up the Miami Herald this morning to a fantastic review of this place. I'm always looking for new places, so I decided to give it a try. The building is nice in the front. When you enter Scarfones, it is bright and sunny and has a cool vibe to it. There's a lot of chrome and glass and cool fixtures (notice the lights in particular). It was SO clean inside and very welcoming. Even the bathroom was cool. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the super-friendly staff. Everybody in there was nicer than the next. The inside has all kind of choices for seating. You can sit at a regular table, a high-top table, or a bar-type area - I liked this aspect of it. There is also a very nice outdoor area that is covered and shaded. This is a great place to go with a group of friends. We started with a very reasonably-priced ($3.50) garlic bread. It was 4 large pieces and was DELICIOUS! It came with a mariana sauce. Really, really good. Next we got a large cheese regular pizza. It was HUGE - I would say bigger than a normal large pizza. It, too, was very reasonably priced at $15. This was a really good pizza and cooked just like I like it - crispy. Finally, we had an awesome dessert - a chocolate bundt cake with ice cream. Be SURE to save room for dessert. They bring around a huge variety of desserts on a dessert tray. They all looked really good. What we had was wonderful. My friend had a double-shot of espresso that was in a very cool cup, but I felt it was overpriced at $6. Everything else was very reasonable. This place has only been open a couple months. I enjoyed everything about my meal here - it was very clean and friendly and charming. I love the decor inside. If I had to complain about one thing, it would be the music. It was what I would call bad club music. It wasn't too loud, but it was just awful music - but, I have to say, it did match the style of the restaurant (and probably other people would like it). If I were the owner, I'd mix in a little Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, or REM - anything but what was playing! LOL I would have given this place 5 stars, but, I reserve 5 stars for restaurants that are vegan or vegetarian. It was all good and I'll be back soon!
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JL Q.
We went to this location after the Stonewall Festival with some friends. We enjoyed some cerveza frias and a couple of pizzas. The pizzas were good, service very capable and we had a great experience getting to know the owner and her son. We generally visit the location nearest to us in Coral Springs and probably like it a bit more than this one but I think with it being so crowded from the fest that put a drain on their resources. In all, a good place to enjoy a meal.
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Jodie J.
This is only the second pizza I have ever thrown away. I eat one bite. The pizza reminded me of those old Chef Bouradee boxed pizzas. The sauce tastes like very old canned acidy purree sauce. There were no fresh chunks of pomodoro tomatoes as stated. The crust had no flavor and a bit tough. However, we had a artichoke penne pasta with a garlic oil gravy that wasn't to bad. It had a different flavor I couldn't quit recognize and to much pepper. But, much better than the pizza.
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Jon K.
A return visit for dinner this past Thursday with a friend who wanted to try it and was aware of my previous experiences there. Again the service was extremely friendly and helpful. I tried something new for me at Scarfone's. First we split the Italian salad and it was definitely big enough to split among 3 or 4 people. It was very good, lots of veggies and a good balsamic dressing. For my meal, I had the Chicken francaise (sp?). I liked it for the most part, it was a huge chicken breast, served over pasta. It was breaded and lemony and moist. My only complaint is that it wasn't very warm. They weren't very busy, so there is no reason why it wasn't served hot. My friend tried the pizza and thought it was just average, affirming my prior opinions. Again, I really want Scarfone's to succeed in this location. The food really does seem to be hit or miss and that is a shame. Good service and a cool space will only take them so far.
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Jess B.
Overall, the food was good/average, but wasn't anything too special. The pizza came out nice and hot and the server was nice as well. I would come back to this location. The service was relatively quick, as their was very few people there. Like the other person wrote below, it wasn't a bad thing at all.
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Tito R.
My Partner and I were skeptical at first because of the mixed reviews, but we decided to give it a try. First impression the place is beautiful, great ambiance, and nice jazz funk music. We were seated right away, we started with Garlic Ciabatta bread that was to die for, then had a Large "Whitey" pizza which has Ricotta, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, and Romano Cheese, it was Delicious but we were only able to eat half of it because we wanted to try out one of their tasty desserts. We decided on the Sea Salt Caramel Cheesecake, melts in your mouth! We had a great experience and decided that we will definitely be back soon!
It's been a very long wait for this joint to open on Wilton Drive! Located on the street level of Wilton Gables (just across the street from the City Hall parking venue), we decided to pop in to give this neighborhood newbie a try. (Some friends told us that Scarfone's is the brainchild of a son of the creator of the Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza restaurants. Don't know if that's true or not, but it seems logical.) Anyway, after seeing this space under construction for what seemed forever, it's finally open for us foodies to (hopefully) enjoy. Naturally, being located right on The Drive, with floor-to-ceiling windows, makes for a fine time at the circus! The interior is large, open and a bit cavernous in acoustics. Music is not quite ambient, and, at times, tend to be more at the forefront; thus, the noise level is definitely on the higher side -- not overwhelming where you're screaming over the din to be heard. They've got some generous-sized booths dotted in various spaces, along with an open bar, open kitchen are, and a very good number of dining tables. The overall appearance is modern and hip, in-tune with the Wilton Drive vibe and progressive-minded crowd this place attracts. The greeting was very friendly and attentive. Layout-wise, the only gripe I might've had was that it was a bit of a tight squeeze for me to maneuver to our table since I was using crutches. That said, I did notice another patron in a wheelchair come in and made a beeline to his table without any issues, as far as I could see. We were seated at the north end of the restaurant, with a window table. It was definitely the cozy section of Scarfone's. Our waitress, Hannah, arrived with an introduction and genuine welcoming pleasantries that made us feel comfortable. (As an aside: Pretty much the entire wait staff was on the young and attractive end of the spectrum. After all, this IS Wilton Manors!) The menu was large, but not overwhelming. Wine selection on the backside looked very decent. The beer selection (not on the menu) consisted of only the most mainstream brews (nothing on-tap), so this is NOT a place to go if you're looking for a fine microcraft beer with your food order. (I went with the Peroni ($6.50); my partner got a glass of Bertani Pinot Grigio ($8.50).) Seeing fried calamari ($9.75) on the menu, naturally, we had to start with that, as fried calamari is normally my litmus test as to what's to come afterwards. The dish seemed to arrive with nary a wait time! On a scale of 1-5, this starter earns a 3. The squid rings were all small to miniscule; inevitably, meaning that it was on the overcooked, chewy side, as well. (My partner said the coating tasted a bit like raw flour. I'm not sure that's how I would describe it as it was crispy, but it did have a bit of that microwaved texture.) It was wholly decent, though, and the requisite red (marinara) dipping sauce was very good with a rich tomato flavor. For an entree, I went with the grilled lemon/rosemary chicken breast (over a bed of baby spinach and mushrooms) ($16); my partner ordered the chicken marsala (over spaghetti) ($16). Both dishes arrived lickety-split! We were more than a bit surprised at the efficiency of its arrival! Both dishes were well-presented. The flavors of my dish were very fine and tangy: the lemon stood out prominently; rosemary not so much. The two pieces of thin-sliced chicken breasts were, unfortunately, pretty to look at, but very dry. Fortunately, the spinach/mushroom bed and lemon/butter sauce helped ease the pain. My partner said that his chicken marsala was quite wonderful in flavor, and the chicken perfectly cooked. (I had a bite and, yes, it was very tender and flavorful.) A good friend popped in and joined us, and he ordered the Scarfone chicken entree ($16), which could've been an amalgamation of Alfredo and marinara sauces served over a bed of spaghetti. (He said it was very good; although, he liked the marsala better.) After dinner, Hannah brought a tray of the most tempting array of desserts to choose from! (We're normally not dessert people, but decided to satisfy the sweet tooth this time.) Our friend ordered the tiramisu (didn't get the price); my partner ordered a slice of caramelized cheesecake ($6); I went whole-hog and ordered the Trump-sized/priced ultra chocolate cake slice ($18). Espressos ($3.50 each), all around, helped to diffuse the sugar-high going on at our table. Everyone loved their respective desserts, including myself! The over-sized chocolate cake slice was nothing less than a chocolate-lover's wet-dream...! (Naturally, this massive dessert is to be shared -- hopefully! -- so the $18 price-tag can be easily diffused. It was worth every penny!) From the start, in-between courses, and apres dessert, Hannah and the rest of the wait staff was always attentive, prompt and courteous. At this time: 3-stars for food; 4+ for the staff. Looking forward to our next visit....
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Frank M.
So we seem to have made Scarfone's a regular thing. I don't see how anyone could not love their pizza! I'm an Italian from New York and I have to say that every single time we come here they never fall short of pizza perfection! We love to top ours with basil, ricotta cheese, garlic and kalamata olives. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Cesar salad is also very good. Next time I'm going to explore something else on the menu. Of course I've said that before but damn that pizza is just too good!
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Jason B.
I've never had such tasteless pizza in my life. That is all we ordered so I can't comment on anything else, but you would think a pizza place would make sure their pizza was stellar. We could only eat one slice each, the rest we took home. I am against wasting food, but I honestly threw the rest in the trash. Service was mediocre and place wasn't even that busy. Skip this place.
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Barry J.
We were excited to try the place. It certainly looks nice with a good menu. While the food was fine, some good in fact, the service and experience were terrible. Seated outside, the music was rather loud. We ordered appetizers and a main course. One of the people in my party wanted to order a dinner salad and a slice of pizza to accompany the dinner salad. However, the server would not allow him to order the slice of pizza with the salad, even though we were all ordering full meals. You see, the menu says pizza slices can only be ordered at the bar or for take out. While we can understand they don't want people to order only a slice of pizza and take up a table for slices, it made no sense to not allow this to be added to a full dinner order. We asked to speak to a manager and the person who came by said the same thing. He said that if we wanted a slice of our pizza with the meal, we would have to leave the table and move to the bar. This is a restaurant that had only a few tables occupied. The only explanation was "this is our policy." When dinner arrived, two of us had ordered a very large calzone and and appetizer of meatballs. Both came out at the same time. When we said something to the "manager" there was no apology or attempt to remedy the situation, just the statement "there must have been some confusion in the kitchen." The food itself was good. However, there was not attempt at customer service and never an attempt at an "I'm sorry" or to accommodate us in any way. If that is they way they want to treat people, I certainly won't go back and they didn't seem to care.
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Matthew C.
I was in the mood for Pizza on Sunday, so decided to check this place out. I just moved to Wilton Manors from San Francisco and am still exploring my options. We had the Chop Salad, which in my opinion was the best salad I have ever tasted. We then had a pepperoni, black olive and pepper pizza. I can say that the pizza was just alright. In my own opinion I feel as though the pizza tasted more like a cardboard box. This will be the place that I go when I am craving a good salad.
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Brian E.
The music! So loud! Is this a sign of my aging??? Perhaps it is - just last week I also yelled at some kids to stay off my lawn. I won't apologize for this though because I like to converse with my dinner companion & this place is not conducive to chit chat. But I dined here anyhow as it seemed to be the only place in the area that wasn't Thai, sushi, or a dump. This place was yummy. And I'm talking about the staff. Such good looking people! I quickly found myself in the restroom fixing my hair & checking my nose for boogers. The food - loved the Italian Salad!! It was perfect in every way. We asked our server to recommend a flavor for the wings (they have many flavors) and he recommended the BBQ. They were so tasty! I had 10 and resisted a second helping although I was full. Some other notes: Hostess - sweet and very personable. Gave us updates on wait time for the table. Service - very good. Server super friendly. Food came out in good time. If your looking for good salad & wings at a trendy loud place with a steady beat & handsome young men - eat here.
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Greg R.
So this review is way overdue. Went there for a friend's birthday dinner. This was when it first opened but the food was not good. The drinks were so overpriced and small. The service was substandard, our order was messed up acted like it was our fault. Great location and decor but haven't or will not be back.
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Michael D.
Reviews seem to be really polarized. So, maybe that's just par for the course at this place. But we stopped in on a Sunday night and had a perfectly nice meal. The three of us shared a large cola-fired pizza and it was actually quite good. Crust was thin and crispy. Wasn't overly sauced. Just the right amount of toppings. One member of our group also ordered a portobello and chicken pasta dish. He said it was well-prepared, also. I wouldn't say that anything that we ordered was 'the very best that I've ever had,' but everything was perfectly fine. We left pleasantly satisfied. Love the look of the place, too. Really a very nice dining space. They have some outside seating available, too. If they're able to take everything up a notch and really focus on offering a couple of menu item that truly are 'the very best (fill in the blank) that I've ever had,' this place will be a gem on Wilton Drive. Right now, it's perfectly fine. No complaints. I'll definitely go back. But it might be a little further down my list of places to consider on any given night.
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Mike P.
I've been twice now. Both times the food was average (the pizza was rather dull, the wings were excellent) and the service was pretty good. My beef is with the drink prices. This isn't Manhattan, this is Wilton Manors. $13.50 for a specialty cocktail of average size just isn't going to be supported in this market. I wish them the best of luck in that great location but someone's going to have to rethink the prices.
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Gregg B.
Italian restaurant with no garlic. They ran out. Publix just sown the street. Out of several wine selections. This place gets worse every time I visit. Staff seems to be lost as to what is going on. I ate here 5 months ago and ut just gets worse.
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Najah E.
My friends and I dropped by here earlier. This place is amazing. Danny is the greatest chef and personally came out to ask us about our meals. Mike was our server and he was very entertaining and helped us decide on a meal. Happy hour is all day every day and buy one get one free! I recommend the farmers pizza and the eggplant tower. Everything was super fresh down to the sauce. Even the dessert was delicious! I will definitely be here again.
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Danny S.
Maybe they should answer their phone with just hello and complete confusion on what they even have on their menu I would much rather get another pizza outside of Wilton manners and not have to pay for the high price for snobs in my own neighborhood
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Thom F.
The best Italian in Wilton Manors! A very friendly staff in a spotless atmosphere. This location hasn't been open that long, but they sure did it right. We ordered the Chicken Francaise, and were stunned at the taste of the dish. The egg battered boneless chicken breast was tender and had the perfect texture and piquancy. It was so good that we returned and had the same entree the second time. For dessert I had the Salted Caramel Cheese Cake, it was fabulous. My husband had one of the stunning cupcakes and loved it. On our first visit the restaurant was quiet, so the owner/chef and the manager waited on us. Service was excellent. When we returned on the weekend it was busy and our waiter was frazzled and the service left a lot to be desired. That being said Scarfone's is definitely on our list for our next trip to the Ft. Lauderdale area.
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Loni S.
Food was ok ... Ordered take out. We had pizza and cupcakes; both were good the cupcakes had a sauce/cream on the side that was really good. The reason I'm giving it a three is because there prices are high for what the food is.
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Frank L.
The pizza is average but everything else on the menu is delicious. The decor is fabulous! I will definitely come back.
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M M.
Great service! Or server was Alex and she took good care of us. The fried mozzarella was over cooked and a little bland. However the Diablo pizza more than made up for it. The manager was very attentive and the team work among the staff was impressive. The restaurant has a very nicely done modern industrial feel. Great date night spot.
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Davide S.
Appalling service. We ordered an appetizer to share and 2 main courses. Not even a minute after we were served the appetizer (Eggplant tower possibly the only nice thing of the meal), my friend was brought his main dish and my pizza arrived 20 minutes thereafter. Server was not helpful at all in describing the sizes: portion are enormous (an excuse to charge so much perhaps?) and the pizza was the heaviest I have ever eaten in my life. Stay clear of this tourist trap!
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Laila P.
We were in town from New York for a wedding, and Scarfone's was walking distance from our hotel. It beat all our expectations-- super attentive, kind service (they comped us two VERY nice cocktails) and the food was outstanding. We had the appetizer soup, meatballs with ricotta, calamari, and sauteed spinach with garlic. It was all outstanding, very well seasoned, and the sauces were very rich and perfectly balanced. Would recommend to anyone and go back any time!
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Pedro M.
This is my first time at Scarfone's. I was pleasantly surprised how nice it looked inside, similar to a high end night club. The music is clubby but not too loud that you cannot hold a conversation. They have outside seating in the event you want to enjoy the evening air. I had the wings. They were flavorful. Needless to say, they we're devoured. We also had the Angelina pie. Very delicious. I would definitely visit again.
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Ung C.
I've been here now 3 times... My first visit was on the 2nd day of business for this location... Let me start by saying I'm glad this place has opened here. Wilton Drive really needed a place like Scarfone's to open here. It's beautifully done, chic, a bit more upscale than the usual fare in wilton manors... I hope it becomes a success... But then the problems.... the first visit (first week of business) was a mess.... Service was all over the place... However, last night's visit had much better service... as far as my server goes. The server last night was Dorothy and she was great. She tried very very hard to make the best of many many mistakes coming out of the kitchen. and her skills as a waitress was 1000% better than the servers we had in our first 2 visits... now comes the main problem... the food... my first visit, I ordered a chicken marsala. I couldn't cut the chicken and thought at first my knife was dull... it wasn't. My chicken was completely uncooked. Not under cooked. It was raw. I'll never order chicken there again. my visit last night, my BF ordered a vodka cranberry. It came back looking like a glass of juice, completely red. When he inquired about it, the food runner told him, "Our juice is more red than other juices"... ????? Really??? Well... extra red juice or not, he couldn't taste any vodka at all. So that got sent back and he ordered a glass of wine. I ordered their soup, which the server assured me was "delicious"... I took a bite and thought I had gotten a spoon of salt. Now. I know I can be pickier than the usual diner. So I asked a dinner companion to taste it without telling him what my complaint was... His immediate reaction was "It's so salty!!!" ... I don't know what happened but it was just not "a little over salted".. it was like someone dropped a salt shaker in there by mistake. In all 3 visits, the one consistently good thing has been the wings. They have been great from start to finish... But for everything else, the kitchen needs to shape up... It looks like the service issues are getting the kinks out... although one of my friends got the wrong plate delivered to him (this seems to be a common occurrence from reading the other reviews here)... but it's still much better than the first time... and like I said, Dorothy did a great job trying to smooth out all the mistakes... I certainly hope Scarfone's gets its act together and becomes more than just a nice looking space with bad food... But it's not there yet.
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Bill R.
Ok...second time there....first time average food, not good service....they were new...gave them the benefit of the doubt....tonight....they brought me something that I did not order, the waiter apologized by telling me that it was to loud and he couldn't hear me....really?.....not to mention that the food that I got was a carafe....again
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Daniel H.
****SERVICE****SERVICE****SERVICE****SERVICE****ÂSERVICE**** I've been to this restaurant on average twice per week as well on Opening Night and let's just say working out "The Kinks" at the beginning surpassed the HORRIBLE Service we received last night! Server, Michael (121) could not focus any attention on our table if his life depended on it! Sequence of service was as if it was his first day & we all know it was not. We had to search for him in order to order our first drink. Then he did not ask everyone for an appetizer order, but only 1person. I did not even know he came and took the appetizer order and the calamari arrived. We were going to order 2-3more app's. Then he just left us for what seemed forever and we had to find him again to order salads for the table and then he was going to walk away before I mentioned that we are ready to place our entree orders all the while I collected the menus from everyone thinking that would be a cue for him to take our orders. (NOTE, he didn't take the cue). I noticed a server from my last dining experience and flagged her over, Amanda, & THANK GOD WE DID! She did an AMAZING JOB AT OUR LAST DINING EXPERIENCE! Our glasses were NEVER EMPTY! She made sure our dining expectations were taken care of prior to us even knowing we wanted something! Server, Michael left so fast not asking to refill any of OUR EMPTY Beverages. We asked her & she then walked over to him to order them for us. The GM walks over to our table and again the Server neglected to mention any breads, "Up Sells" to our table & we then placed the Garlic Bread order with him. Let's just say, the bread appeared at the table pretty fast all the while our cocktails took forever to come. Our food came and not once did Server Michael offer additional cocktails and we finally succumbed to the fact that we were not getting more beverages from him. It was just too much energy to keep asking him for the basic services that one should receive for our $260.00+ bill. SERVICE CAN MAKE OR BREAK A MEAL & lets just say our dining experience was ruined with the exception of Amanda & The GM! Now onto the meal. Calamari has changed for the worse since opening. Please consider consistency as a staple in our little community! Ok, the bread, pasta, etc.... I've NEVER had a bad meal & the food showed it! Thank You For Bringing Such Good Food To The Drive! Now please fix the horrible service back to the attentive, vibrant, & energetic bodies flowing through this beautiful restaurant as was at opening day!
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Ed C.
Recently had dinner there with my partner. The place looks great but unfortunately our meal was mediocre. I ordered a medium flat pie with sausages and pepperoni. I couldn't really say it tasted very good. Sauce was kinda bland. My partner had the special spinach/meat lasagna. It was huge! but was served cold. Had to send back to heat up. Sauce was very salty and kinda spicy. My partner had four bites and took the rest home. It sat in our refrigerator for 5 days and then he threw it out. Service was good. A pretty blonde girl took care of us. We asked for a large sparkling water but they only served single bottles. Was a little pricey for pizza, lasagna and water. Probably won't go back anytime soon.
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Allen S.
What a surprise for Wilton Manors....a new place to dine that's not Thai. Sushi or Burgers...! This out of the ordinary restaurant offers a sleek modem interior, gracious service and excellent food. The wonderful ambience will have us back again soon.
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Stephen G.
Great atmosphere on the Drive. Super friendly service both from the hostess and server! Prices are reasonable! That's the good part.....unfortunately we did not enjoy our pizza. expecting something akin to Anthony's we were very disappointed. main problem for us was the tomato sauce which was way too sweet for our taste. had a disagreeable cloying taste....probabley too much sugar added. wont go back for pizza! the italian salad was tasty although it was soaking in dressing.....ask for it on the side. we also did not like the looks of the dessert tray which looked like it had been sitting for many hours and was not appealing to us at all. would have preferred being given a desert menu. might go again to try the entrees or pasta, but will not go near their tomato sauce unless they change the recipe. if they can improve the food a bit this place could be a big hit in Wilton Manors.
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Bryan T.
friendly staff, average pizza...generally we're not fans of sweet pizza sauce.
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Keric D.
2nd time eating here. The service was excellent both time. We really enjoyed our meal. Definitely coming back again. If I were going to nitpick, the only flaw is the fork handle. The round design makes it hard for leverage when twisting pasta.
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Dan W.
The first experience a few weeks ago was not good and we attributed it to being a new business. On Friday 7/18 as a party of seven we got up and left the experience was so awful. We came at 7 pm for a party of seven and were told about a 20 minute wait. After about 40 minutes they called us as a party of four. We told them again there were seven. We waited another half hour and checked and they erased our name. Finally after another half hour they seated and we told the manager that this was very poor service. The manager female long blond hair then gave us attitude and denied the whole incident happened. We all heard and decided we did not want to stay. On our way out the general manager then tried to stop us and said he may possibly give us one free dinner another night. None of us will ever return. This is one of many comments on here and facebook that discuss the arrogance and lack of customer service.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Jess H.
I came here on a Thursday at around 3pm and my party and I were the only ones in the whole restaurant. It was empty-- not that it's a bad thing. We ordered chicken wings to start off and they were amazing! They were super tasty and we were literally fighting over them. The buffalo sauce and blue cheese combination sauce they use is crazy good. For pizza we got Frankie Tomatoe's. It's your basic mozzarella, basil, and tomato pizza. But it was delicious! I love that the pizza crust wasn't burnt, like most places with coal fired pizza. The service was great and our food came out quickly! Overall, a great place for coal fired pizza and decent prices! I'd recommend the buffalo wings if you like buffalo sauce!
(5)Billy G.
Would have ZERO stars but the people at yelp* will not allow it.... so one star it is. Where do I begin? Management: Worst I have ever dealt with... and repeatedly. The first pizza arrived a soggy mess and I spoke with a young gentleman (Michael, I believe), who took an attitude immediately. So much for the guest being right. Food: As I said above, I attempted to send the white pizza back as it couldn't be lifted off the tray without losing the toppings through the soggy dough. Owner: Asked to speak to owner and finally left the establishment as we never had anyone else visit out table. Save yourself the trouble and aggravation, and avoid at all costs. Call Dominos.
(1)Danielle R.
ORDER THE EGGPLANT STACK Now that I have said that...it's the stuff dreams are made of. I have craved it ever since, it's that good (see my pix). It's basically fried eggplant with layers of fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic drizzle, and I'm guessing maybe feta on top.... I dunno it was really freaking good. I met a client here for dinner and drinks and they do have a HH (full bar too boot!). Bar staff and owner were extremely friendly, I felt very welcomed. My only gripe is that they leave the doors open and it tends to get a little warm and sometimes you get bugs that fly in (hey what do you expect it's Florida). I endeavor to return...mainly for the friendly atmosphere and awesome eggplant stack! PS- Bring quarters for the metered spaces outside
(4)Jim J.
The large Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza was more than enough for four adults. The crust was thin and firm while the toppings were plentiful. They appeared to have only one server on the Tuesday night (April 28th) we were there but he did very well and was very personable. We left our credit card behind but they held it until we picked it up five days later. When I called on that they read off a number of names from credit cards to determine if they had mine. Not that I'm encouraging you to leave your credit card here, but it is nice that they don't slice them up and throw them out the next day like so many other restaurants do. All in all it's a place to return to amidst a hub of excellent restaurants on Wilton Drive.
(5)Isaac T.
Scarfone's could be a real gem: finally an establishment on the Drive that's not Thai/sushi! The good: Sleek and upscale decor, good food, moderate prices. Unfortunately, the service the last couple times was, quite frankly, in shambles. Our inattentive waiter really messed up quite a few times, and we happened to have him two of the last three occasions we were there. This time - a party of 8 - drinks were screwed up, our app didn't make it, one dish was wrong, and another dish wasn't put in. Luckily they had a support staff to help and we weren't charged for a dish that we we had to wait for after everyone else got served. Although I could go on quite a bit more (really!), but this was the crux of it. We want to go back, but we don't know if we can handle another night like this!!
(2)Liz F.
Sorry guys! I got excited and ate my pizza before taking the picture. They serve single slices as well if your going solo like myself. Great happy hour from 12-7 Sunday they Thursday. 2-4-1 on liquor and house wine (No beer). I sat at the bar and got treated so well by the manager Michael and a new bartender Michael. I will definitely come back for some more yummy coal pizza, happy hour and to see both of these cuties!
(5)M M.
Great service! Or server was Alex and she took good care of us. The fried mozzarella was over cooked and a little bland. However the Diablo pizza more than made up for it. The manager was very attentive and the team work among the staff was impressive. The restaurant has a very nicely done modern industrial feel. Great date night spot.
(4)Davide S.
Appalling service. We ordered an appetizer to share and 2 main courses. Not even a minute after we were served the appetizer (Eggplant tower possibly the only nice thing of the meal), my friend was brought his main dish and my pizza arrived 20 minutes thereafter. Server was not helpful at all in describing the sizes: portion are enormous (an excuse to charge so much perhaps?) and the pizza was the heaviest I have ever eaten in my life. Stay clear of this tourist trap!
(1)Julie R.
I opened up the Miami Herald this morning to a fantastic review of this place. I'm always looking for new places, so I decided to give it a try. The building is nice in the front. When you enter Scarfones, it is bright and sunny and has a cool vibe to it. There's a lot of chrome and glass and cool fixtures (notice the lights in particular). It was SO clean inside and very welcoming. Even the bathroom was cool. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the super-friendly staff. Everybody in there was nicer than the next. The inside has all kind of choices for seating. You can sit at a regular table, a high-top table, or a bar-type area - I liked this aspect of it. There is also a very nice outdoor area that is covered and shaded. This is a great place to go with a group of friends. We started with a very reasonably-priced ($3.50) garlic bread. It was 4 large pieces and was DELICIOUS! It came with a mariana sauce. Really, really good. Next we got a large cheese regular pizza. It was HUGE - I would say bigger than a normal large pizza. It, too, was very reasonably priced at $15. This was a really good pizza and cooked just like I like it - crispy. Finally, we had an awesome dessert - a chocolate bundt cake with ice cream. Be SURE to save room for dessert. They bring around a huge variety of desserts on a dessert tray. They all looked really good. What we had was wonderful. My friend had a double-shot of espresso that was in a very cool cup, but I felt it was overpriced at $6. Everything else was very reasonable. This place has only been open a couple months. I enjoyed everything about my meal here - it was very clean and friendly and charming. I love the decor inside. If I had to complain about one thing, it would be the music. It was what I would call bad club music. It wasn't too loud, but it was just awful music - but, I have to say, it did match the style of the restaurant (and probably other people would like it). If I were the owner, I'd mix in a little Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, or REM - anything but what was playing! LOL I would have given this place 5 stars, but, I reserve 5 stars for restaurants that are vegan or vegetarian. It was all good and I'll be back soon!
(4)JL Q.
We went to this location after the Stonewall Festival with some friends. We enjoyed some cerveza frias and a couple of pizzas. The pizzas were good, service very capable and we had a great experience getting to know the owner and her son. We generally visit the location nearest to us in Coral Springs and probably like it a bit more than this one but I think with it being so crowded from the fest that put a drain on their resources. In all, a good place to enjoy a meal.
(3)Jodie J.
This is only the second pizza I have ever thrown away. I eat one bite. The pizza reminded me of those old Chef Bouradee boxed pizzas. The sauce tastes like very old canned acidy purree sauce. There were no fresh chunks of pomodoro tomatoes as stated. The crust had no flavor and a bit tough. However, we had a artichoke penne pasta with a garlic oil gravy that wasn't to bad. It had a different flavor I couldn't quit recognize and to much pepper. But, much better than the pizza.
(2)Jon K.
A return visit for dinner this past Thursday with a friend who wanted to try it and was aware of my previous experiences there. Again the service was extremely friendly and helpful. I tried something new for me at Scarfone's. First we split the Italian salad and it was definitely big enough to split among 3 or 4 people. It was very good, lots of veggies and a good balsamic dressing. For my meal, I had the Chicken francaise (sp?). I liked it for the most part, it was a huge chicken breast, served over pasta. It was breaded and lemony and moist. My only complaint is that it wasn't very warm. They weren't very busy, so there is no reason why it wasn't served hot. My friend tried the pizza and thought it was just average, affirming my prior opinions. Again, I really want Scarfone's to succeed in this location. The food really does seem to be hit or miss and that is a shame. Good service and a cool space will only take them so far.
(3)Jess B.
Overall, the food was good/average, but wasn't anything too special. The pizza came out nice and hot and the server was nice as well. I would come back to this location. The service was relatively quick, as their was very few people there. Like the other person wrote below, it wasn't a bad thing at all.
(4)Michael D.
Reviews seem to be really polarized. So, maybe that's just par for the course at this place. But we stopped in on a Sunday night and had a perfectly nice meal. The three of us shared a large cola-fired pizza and it was actually quite good. Crust was thin and crispy. Wasn't overly sauced. Just the right amount of toppings. One member of our group also ordered a portobello and chicken pasta dish. He said it was well-prepared, also. I wouldn't say that anything that we ordered was 'the very best that I've ever had,' but everything was perfectly fine. We left pleasantly satisfied. Love the look of the place, too. Really a very nice dining space. They have some outside seating available, too. If they're able to take everything up a notch and really focus on offering a couple of menu item that truly are 'the very best (fill in the blank) that I've ever had,' this place will be a gem on Wilton Drive. Right now, it's perfectly fine. No complaints. I'll definitely go back. But it might be a little further down my list of places to consider on any given night.
(3)Mike P.
I've been twice now. Both times the food was average (the pizza was rather dull, the wings were excellent) and the service was pretty good. My beef is with the drink prices. This isn't Manhattan, this is Wilton Manors. $13.50 for a specialty cocktail of average size just isn't going to be supported in this market. I wish them the best of luck in that great location but someone's going to have to rethink the prices.
(2)Gregg B.
Italian restaurant with no garlic. They ran out. Publix just sown the street. Out of several wine selections. This place gets worse every time I visit. Staff seems to be lost as to what is going on. I ate here 5 months ago and ut just gets worse.
(2)Marqus R.
I had the pleasure of going to Scarfone's the other night and WOW! This is not your typical pizza joint. It's spacious, spotlessly clean, well laid out with a delightful modern colorful décor and the food along with their service are great. I started off with a glass of wine which was served with really decent pour and their Caesar salad with anchovy. The salad was crisp, fresh, enhanced with plenty of cheeses and a most generous helping of anchovy. I also had one of their signature pizzas, perfectly done, delicious, and really good though I can't say exceptional. But one thing I particular liked and noted was that when I ready to leave the uneaten remainder was nicely boxed in a sturdy cardboard container instead of one of those flimsy paper like things which either leak some sort of cooking oil or a sauce onto one of my vacant car seats or simply falls apart on me. I also had one of their desserts which came in eye appealing presentation indeed tasted just as good as it looked. I'm only going Three Stars Plus on Scarfone's at this time as I've only had a single experience here, haven't tried any of their other rather extensive offerings of pasta or chicken and because they are seemingly still in the soft opening stage while working out some rather minor bugs and details such hours of operations (no lunch yet....which I would think is a big mistake for this type of operation) as well as some local matters traditional to businesses "On The Drive" such as happy hours & etc. But, actually more so because I happen to be one those who, though all looks well with Scarfone's, is unwilling to rush to any conclusion, evaluation or judgment, especially when it comes to establishments opening in Wilton Manors. I think we all know how many restaurant business have come and gone, started off with a bang but ended in a fizzle including the former occupant of this location, Roma. I've read the other reviews to date, and I'd caution readers to be leery about them since a few are clearly over embellished while others appear to be vengeful, possibly from someone disgruntled or in the employ of a competing establishment; particularly those from sources indicating no prior reviews or with little if any Yelping history. Indeed it will be interesting see how well the locals accept a more upscale environment, especially when the specialty is pizza. But if there other meals are as good as I had last night, I'll no doubt be bumping up on those stars.
(3)Darryl S.
It's been a very long wait for this joint to open on Wilton Drive! Located on the street level of Wilton Gables (just across the street from the City Hall parking venue), we decided to pop in to give this neighborhood newbie a try. (Some friends told us that Scarfone's is the brainchild of a son of the creator of the Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza restaurants. Don't know if that's true or not, but it seems logical.) Anyway, after seeing this space under construction for what seemed forever, it's finally open for us foodies to (hopefully) enjoy. Naturally, being located right on The Drive, with floor-to-ceiling windows, makes for a fine time at the circus! The interior is large, open and a bit cavernous in acoustics. Music is not quite ambient, and, at times, tend to be more at the forefront; thus, the noise level is definitely on the higher side -- not overwhelming where you're screaming over the din to be heard. They've got some generous-sized booths dotted in various spaces, along with an open bar, open kitchen are, and a very good number of dining tables. The overall appearance is modern and hip, in-tune with the Wilton Drive vibe and progressive-minded crowd this place attracts. The greeting was very friendly and attentive. Layout-wise, the only gripe I might've had was that it was a bit of a tight squeeze for me to maneuver to our table since I was using crutches. That said, I did notice another patron in a wheelchair come in and made a beeline to his table without any issues, as far as I could see. We were seated at the north end of the restaurant, with a window table. It was definitely the cozy section of Scarfone's. Our waitress, Hannah, arrived with an introduction and genuine welcoming pleasantries that made us feel comfortable. (As an aside: Pretty much the entire wait staff was on the young and attractive end of the spectrum. After all, this IS Wilton Manors!) The menu was large, but not overwhelming. Wine selection on the backside looked very decent. The beer selection (not on the menu) consisted of only the most mainstream brews (nothing on-tap), so this is NOT a place to go if you're looking for a fine microcraft beer with your food order. (I went with the Peroni ($6.50); my partner got a glass of Bertani Pinot Grigio ($8.50).) Seeing fried calamari ($9.75) on the menu, naturally, we had to start with that, as fried calamari is normally my litmus test as to what's to come afterwards. The dish seemed to arrive with nary a wait time! On a scale of 1-5, this starter earns a 3. The squid rings were all small to miniscule; inevitably, meaning that it was on the overcooked, chewy side, as well. (My partner said the coating tasted a bit like raw flour. I'm not sure that's how I would describe it as it was crispy, but it did have a bit of that microwaved texture.) It was wholly decent, though, and the requisite red (marinara) dipping sauce was very good with a rich tomato flavor. For an entree, I went with the grilled lemon/rosemary chicken breast (over a bed of baby spinach and mushrooms) ($16); my partner ordered the chicken marsala (over spaghetti) ($16). Both dishes arrived lickety-split! We were more than a bit surprised at the efficiency of its arrival! Both dishes were well-presented. The flavors of my dish were very fine and tangy: the lemon stood out prominently; rosemary not so much. The two pieces of thin-sliced chicken breasts were, unfortunately, pretty to look at, but very dry. Fortunately, the spinach/mushroom bed and lemon/butter sauce helped ease the pain. My partner said that his chicken marsala was quite wonderful in flavor, and the chicken perfectly cooked. (I had a bite and, yes, it was very tender and flavorful.) A good friend popped in and joined us, and he ordered the Scarfone chicken entree ($16), which could've been an amalgamation of Alfredo and marinara sauces served over a bed of spaghetti. (He said it was very good; although, he liked the marsala better.) After dinner, Hannah brought a tray of the most tempting array of desserts to choose from! (We're normally not dessert people, but decided to satisfy the sweet tooth this time.) Our friend ordered the tiramisu (didn't get the price); my partner ordered a slice of caramelized cheesecake ($6); I went whole-hog and ordered the Trump-sized/priced ultra chocolate cake slice ($18). Espressos ($3.50 each), all around, helped to diffuse the sugar-high going on at our table. Everyone loved their respective desserts, including myself! The over-sized chocolate cake slice was nothing less than a chocolate-lover's wet-dream...! (Naturally, this massive dessert is to be shared -- hopefully! -- so the $18 price-tag can be easily diffused. It was worth every penny!) From the start, in-between courses, and apres dessert, Hannah and the rest of the wait staff was always attentive, prompt and courteous. At this time: 3-stars for food; 4+ for the staff. Looking forward to our next visit....
(3)Greg R.
So this review is way overdue. Went there for a friend's birthday dinner. This was when it first opened but the food was not good. The drinks were so overpriced and small. The service was substandard, our order was messed up acted like it was our fault. Great location and decor but haven't or will not be back.
(2)Frank M.
So we seem to have made Scarfone's a regular thing. I don't see how anyone could not love their pizza! I'm an Italian from New York and I have to say that every single time we come here they never fall short of pizza perfection! We love to top ours with basil, ricotta cheese, garlic and kalamata olives. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Cesar salad is also very good. Next time I'm going to explore something else on the menu. Of course I've said that before but damn that pizza is just too good!
(5)Barry J.
We were excited to try the place. It certainly looks nice with a good menu. While the food was fine, some good in fact, the service and experience were terrible. Seated outside, the music was rather loud. We ordered appetizers and a main course. One of the people in my party wanted to order a dinner salad and a slice of pizza to accompany the dinner salad. However, the server would not allow him to order the slice of pizza with the salad, even though we were all ordering full meals. You see, the menu says pizza slices can only be ordered at the bar or for take out. While we can understand they don't want people to order only a slice of pizza and take up a table for slices, it made no sense to not allow this to be added to a full dinner order. We asked to speak to a manager and the person who came by said the same thing. He said that if we wanted a slice of our pizza with the meal, we would have to leave the table and move to the bar. This is a restaurant that had only a few tables occupied. The only explanation was "this is our policy." When dinner arrived, two of us had ordered a very large calzone and and appetizer of meatballs. Both came out at the same time. When we said something to the "manager" there was no apology or attempt to remedy the situation, just the statement "there must have been some confusion in the kitchen." The food itself was good. However, there was not attempt at customer service and never an attempt at an "I'm sorry" or to accommodate us in any way. If that is they way they want to treat people, I certainly won't go back and they didn't seem to care.
(1)Matthew C.
I was in the mood for Pizza on Sunday, so decided to check this place out. I just moved to Wilton Manors from San Francisco and am still exploring my options. We had the Chop Salad, which in my opinion was the best salad I have ever tasted. We then had a pepperoni, black olive and pepper pizza. I can say that the pizza was just alright. In my own opinion I feel as though the pizza tasted more like a cardboard box. This will be the place that I go when I am craving a good salad.
(3)Najah E.
My friends and I dropped by here earlier. This place is amazing. Danny is the greatest chef and personally came out to ask us about our meals. Mike was our server and he was very entertaining and helped us decide on a meal. Happy hour is all day every day and buy one get one free! I recommend the farmers pizza and the eggplant tower. Everything was super fresh down to the sauce. Even the dessert was delicious! I will definitely be here again.
(5)Loni S.
Food was ok ... Ordered take out. We had pizza and cupcakes; both were good the cupcakes had a sauce/cream on the side that was really good. The reason I'm giving it a three is because there prices are high for what the food is.
(3)Frank L.
The pizza is average but everything else on the menu is delicious. The decor is fabulous! I will definitely come back.
(4)Brian E.
The music! So loud! Is this a sign of my aging??? Perhaps it is - just last week I also yelled at some kids to stay off my lawn. I won't apologize for this though because I like to converse with my dinner companion & this place is not conducive to chit chat. But I dined here anyhow as it seemed to be the only place in the area that wasn't Thai, sushi, or a dump. This place was yummy. And I'm talking about the staff. Such good looking people! I quickly found myself in the restroom fixing my hair & checking my nose for boogers. The food - loved the Italian Salad!! It was perfect in every way. We asked our server to recommend a flavor for the wings (they have many flavors) and he recommended the BBQ. They were so tasty! I had 10 and resisted a second helping although I was full. Some other notes: Hostess - sweet and very personable. Gave us updates on wait time for the table. Service - very good. Server super friendly. Food came out in good time. If your looking for good salad & wings at a trendy loud place with a steady beat & handsome young men - eat here.
(4)Tito R.
My Partner and I were skeptical at first because of the mixed reviews, but we decided to give it a try. First impression the place is beautiful, great ambiance, and nice jazz funk music. We were seated right away, we started with Garlic Ciabatta bread that was to die for, then had a Large "Whitey" pizza which has Ricotta, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, and Romano Cheese, it was Delicious but we were only able to eat half of it because we wanted to try out one of their tasty desserts. We decided on the Sea Salt Caramel Cheesecake, melts in your mouth! We had a great experience and decided that we will definitely be back soon!
(4)Jason B.
I've never had such tasteless pizza in my life. That is all we ordered so I can't comment on anything else, but you would think a pizza place would make sure their pizza was stellar. We could only eat one slice each, the rest we took home. I am against wasting food, but I honestly threw the rest in the trash. Service was mediocre and place wasn't even that busy. Skip this place.
(2)Danny S.
Maybe they should answer their phone with just hello and complete confusion on what they even have on their menu I would much rather get another pizza outside of Wilton manners and not have to pay for the high price for snobs in my own neighborhood
(1)Thom F.
The best Italian in Wilton Manors! A very friendly staff in a spotless atmosphere. This location hasn't been open that long, but they sure did it right. We ordered the Chicken Francaise, and were stunned at the taste of the dish. The egg battered boneless chicken breast was tender and had the perfect texture and piquancy. It was so good that we returned and had the same entree the second time. For dessert I had the Salted Caramel Cheese Cake, it was fabulous. My husband had one of the stunning cupcakes and loved it. On our first visit the restaurant was quiet, so the owner/chef and the manager waited on us. Service was excellent. When we returned on the weekend it was busy and our waiter was frazzled and the service left a lot to be desired. That being said Scarfone's is definitely on our list for our next trip to the Ft. Lauderdale area.
(4)Richard E.
Have been here twice and was very disappointed both times. The first time I went they hadn't been open very long. Had the pizza and it was not good at all. Neither my friend nor I liked it. Came out with a doughy crust which was very chewy. The service was good, however they gave us a hard time when we requested change for the parking meter. What kind of restaurant/bar will not give you four quarters for a dollar! They kept saying they didn't have any change. Seriously. The second visit we walked in and requested a booth for the three of us. We were told no, that they were saving the booths for parties of 6. The restaurant was 3/4 empty and we could not have the seating we requested. Needless to say, when we left an hour later, the booths were still sitting there empty. I ordered the eggplant parm, which came out cold. I asked them to heat it up and when it came back, it was chopped up and moved around the plate. Not a pleasing presentation and the taste was like something you would get from a frozen dinner. Not awful, but expected better. We also ordered an order of chicken wings to share. I wanted buffalo sauce and my friends didn't so the waitress suggested getting the sauce on the side. Good suggestion, however they charged an extra $1.50 for the sauce! The wings were dry and overcooked. I will not be going back. Two strikes and you're out.
(1)William O.
Beyond disappointed...sliced my lip open on a broken glass...compensation free cake pops. After I paid and complained to the iwners wife about the manager ignoring the situation, Cory, the manager finay came over to shake my hand on my way out of the restaurant. Horrible business...fair food at best. William Ormsby
(1)John V.
For another Italian restaurant in So Fla, food is pretty good. The Pizza is on a thin crust and fresh ingredients are used to make it best I've had in town. Ambiance is comfy and the owners are on their game. He is the chef and she's the hostess making sure you are well cared for
(4)John Y.
Scarfone's totally hit the spot. The pizza is very, very good... great sauce and high-quality toppings. I liked my side salad, and we both had a strawberry cupcake. They had to roll us out of the place. Pizza places can really be hit-or-miss, but this is a winner. Great service, too.
(4)Ryan S.
The food was good but i will not go back. They are very overpriced for what you get and the happy hour is only at the bar and does not include beer. It this place expects to last on Wilton drive they need to get with the program and come up with a better happy hour like every other place on the drive.
(1)Dyannah C.
Pizza is good, the texture of the crust is awesome. The sauce.......a little too sweet for my taste. Calzones are huge! The pre-cooked pasta doesn't work for me at all. Haven't tried the salads yet but they look promising. The location and vibe is great. Nice addition to the drive.
(3)L H.
Warning, whatever you do, do not get the wings. They are not good, like Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza makes them. They are frozen, "pre-seasoned" and have package onion soup dumped on them makes a poorly flavored soggy mess. Yuck. Waiter confirmed for me that they would not be able to do them like I like them, even if I ask, because the come "preseasoned" (Like frozen) Waiter is really nice. Husband liks the chicken parm sub.
(2)Laila P.
We were in town from New York for a wedding, and Scarfone's was walking distance from our hotel. It beat all our expectations-- super attentive, kind service (they comped us two VERY nice cocktails) and the food was outstanding. We had the appetizer soup, meatballs with ricotta, calamari, and sauteed spinach with garlic. It was all outstanding, very well seasoned, and the sauces were very rich and perfectly balanced. Would recommend to anyone and go back any time!
(5)Chris T.
Ok at best we were a table of 5 one person got a ceaser salad was ok I had spaghetti and meatballs large portion big meatballs but bland sauce ok at best. The 2 pizzas arrived and looked better then tasted again ok at best. Was a Saturday night at 7:45 and empty tables. Time for a menu change and new chef if you ask me. The atmosphere and music didn't seem appropriate as well loud music not dinner type. Service was good. To many other choices to try this again unless a new menu or management or chef comes in.
(2)Mark J.
Happy Hour......NOT Two for dinner $115.10 Shared salad, egg plant, pasta. OMG drinks, don't Really don't drink way over priced. DRINK ice tea. Waiter Michael said drinks are two for one. NOT mislead. CLOSED JAN 22nd 2014. This placed closed. Mark
(4)L H.
Warning, whatever you do, do not get the wings. They are not good, like Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza makes them. They are frozen, "pre-seasoned" and have package onion soup dumped on them makes a poorly flavored soggy mess. Yuck. Waiter confirmed for me that they would not be able to do them like I like them, even if I ask, because the come "preseasoned" (Like frozen) Waiter is really nice. Husband liks the chicken parm sub.
(2)Richard E.
Have been here twice and was very disappointed both times. The first time I went they hadn't been open very long. Had the pizza and it was not good at all. Neither my friend nor I liked it. Came out with a doughy crust which was very chewy. The service was good, however they gave us a hard time when we requested change for the parking meter. What kind of restaurant/bar will not give you four quarters for a dollar! They kept saying they didn't have any change. Seriously. The second visit we walked in and requested a booth for the three of us. We were told no, that they were saving the booths for parties of 6. The restaurant was 3/4 empty and we could not have the seating we requested. Needless to say, when we left an hour later, the booths were still sitting there empty. I ordered the eggplant parm, which came out cold. I asked them to heat it up and when it came back, it was chopped up and moved around the plate. Not a pleasing presentation and the taste was like something you would get from a frozen dinner. Not awful, but expected better. We also ordered an order of chicken wings to share. I wanted buffalo sauce and my friends didn't so the waitress suggested getting the sauce on the side. Good suggestion, however they charged an extra $1.50 for the sauce! The wings were dry and overcooked. I will not be going back. Two strikes and you're out.
(1)William O.
Beyond disappointed...sliced my lip open on a broken glass...compensation free cake pops. After I paid and complained to the iwners wife about the manager ignoring the situation, Cory, the manager finay came over to shake my hand on my way out of the restaurant. Horrible business...fair food at best. William Ormsby
(1)John V.
For another Italian restaurant in So Fla, food is pretty good. The Pizza is on a thin crust and fresh ingredients are used to make it best I've had in town. Ambiance is comfy and the owners are on their game. He is the chef and she's the hostess making sure you are well cared for
(4)John Y.
Scarfone's totally hit the spot. The pizza is very, very good... great sauce and high-quality toppings. I liked my side salad, and we both had a strawberry cupcake. They had to roll us out of the place. Pizza places can really be hit-or-miss, but this is a winner. Great service, too.
(4)Ryan S.
The food was good but i will not go back. They are very overpriced for what you get and the happy hour is only at the bar and does not include beer. It this place expects to last on Wilton drive they need to get with the program and come up with a better happy hour like every other place on the drive.
(1)Dyannah C.
Pizza is good, the texture of the crust is awesome. The sauce.......a little too sweet for my taste. Calzones are huge! The pre-cooked pasta doesn't work for me at all. Haven't tried the salads yet but they look promising. The location and vibe is great. Nice addition to the drive.
(3)Jess H.
I came here on a Thursday at around 3pm and my party and I were the only ones in the whole restaurant. It was empty-- not that it's a bad thing. We ordered chicken wings to start off and they were amazing! They were super tasty and we were literally fighting over them. The buffalo sauce and blue cheese combination sauce they use is crazy good. For pizza we got Frankie Tomatoe's. It's your basic mozzarella, basil, and tomato pizza. But it was delicious! I love that the pizza crust wasn't burnt, like most places with coal fired pizza. The service was great and our food came out quickly! Overall, a great place for coal fired pizza and decent prices! I'd recommend the buffalo wings if you like buffalo sauce!
(5)Billy G.
Would have ZERO stars but the people at yelp* will not allow it.... so one star it is. Where do I begin? Management: Worst I have ever dealt with... and repeatedly. The first pizza arrived a soggy mess and I spoke with a young gentleman (Michael, I believe), who took an attitude immediately. So much for the guest being right. Food: As I said above, I attempted to send the white pizza back as it couldn't be lifted off the tray without losing the toppings through the soggy dough. Owner: Asked to speak to owner and finally left the establishment as we never had anyone else visit out table. Save yourself the trouble and aggravation, and avoid at all costs. Call Dominos.
(1)Danielle R.
ORDER THE EGGPLANT STACK Now that I have said that...it's the stuff dreams are made of. I have craved it ever since, it's that good (see my pix). It's basically fried eggplant with layers of fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic drizzle, and I'm guessing maybe feta on top.... I dunno it was really freaking good. I met a client here for dinner and drinks and they do have a HH (full bar too boot!). Bar staff and owner were extremely friendly, I felt very welcomed. My only gripe is that they leave the doors open and it tends to get a little warm and sometimes you get bugs that fly in (hey what do you expect it's Florida). I endeavor to return...mainly for the friendly atmosphere and awesome eggplant stack! PS- Bring quarters for the metered spaces outside
(4)Jim J.
The large Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza was more than enough for four adults. The crust was thin and firm while the toppings were plentiful. They appeared to have only one server on the Tuesday night (April 28th) we were there but he did very well and was very personable. We left our credit card behind but they held it until we picked it up five days later. When I called on that they read off a number of names from credit cards to determine if they had mine. Not that I'm encouraging you to leave your credit card here, but it is nice that they don't slice them up and throw them out the next day like so many other restaurants do. All in all it's a place to return to amidst a hub of excellent restaurants on Wilton Drive.
(5)Isaac T.
Scarfone's could be a real gem: finally an establishment on the Drive that's not Thai/sushi! The good: Sleek and upscale decor, good food, moderate prices. Unfortunately, the service the last couple times was, quite frankly, in shambles. Our inattentive waiter really messed up quite a few times, and we happened to have him two of the last three occasions we were there. This time - a party of 8 - drinks were screwed up, our app didn't make it, one dish was wrong, and another dish wasn't put in. Luckily they had a support staff to help and we weren't charged for a dish that we we had to wait for after everyone else got served. Although I could go on quite a bit more (really!), but this was the crux of it. We want to go back, but we don't know if we can handle another night like this!!
(2)Liz F.
Sorry guys! I got excited and ate my pizza before taking the picture. They serve single slices as well if your going solo like myself. Great happy hour from 12-7 Sunday they Thursday. 2-4-1 on liquor and house wine (No beer). I sat at the bar and got treated so well by the manager Michael and a new bartender Michael. I will definitely come back for some more yummy coal pizza, happy hour and to see both of these cuties!
(5)Julie R.
I opened up the Miami Herald this morning to a fantastic review of this place. I'm always looking for new places, so I decided to give it a try. The building is nice in the front. When you enter Scarfones, it is bright and sunny and has a cool vibe to it. There's a lot of chrome and glass and cool fixtures (notice the lights in particular). It was SO clean inside and very welcoming. Even the bathroom was cool. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the super-friendly staff. Everybody in there was nicer than the next. The inside has all kind of choices for seating. You can sit at a regular table, a high-top table, or a bar-type area - I liked this aspect of it. There is also a very nice outdoor area that is covered and shaded. This is a great place to go with a group of friends. We started with a very reasonably-priced ($3.50) garlic bread. It was 4 large pieces and was DELICIOUS! It came with a mariana sauce. Really, really good. Next we got a large cheese regular pizza. It was HUGE - I would say bigger than a normal large pizza. It, too, was very reasonably priced at $15. This was a really good pizza and cooked just like I like it - crispy. Finally, we had an awesome dessert - a chocolate bundt cake with ice cream. Be SURE to save room for dessert. They bring around a huge variety of desserts on a dessert tray. They all looked really good. What we had was wonderful. My friend had a double-shot of espresso that was in a very cool cup, but I felt it was overpriced at $6. Everything else was very reasonable. This place has only been open a couple months. I enjoyed everything about my meal here - it was very clean and friendly and charming. I love the decor inside. If I had to complain about one thing, it would be the music. It was what I would call bad club music. It wasn't too loud, but it was just awful music - but, I have to say, it did match the style of the restaurant (and probably other people would like it). If I were the owner, I'd mix in a little Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, or REM - anything but what was playing! LOL I would have given this place 5 stars, but, I reserve 5 stars for restaurants that are vegan or vegetarian. It was all good and I'll be back soon!
(4)JL Q.
We went to this location after the Stonewall Festival with some friends. We enjoyed some cerveza frias and a couple of pizzas. The pizzas were good, service very capable and we had a great experience getting to know the owner and her son. We generally visit the location nearest to us in Coral Springs and probably like it a bit more than this one but I think with it being so crowded from the fest that put a drain on their resources. In all, a good place to enjoy a meal.
(3)Jodie J.
This is only the second pizza I have ever thrown away. I eat one bite. The pizza reminded me of those old Chef Bouradee boxed pizzas. The sauce tastes like very old canned acidy purree sauce. There were no fresh chunks of pomodoro tomatoes as stated. The crust had no flavor and a bit tough. However, we had a artichoke penne pasta with a garlic oil gravy that wasn't to bad. It had a different flavor I couldn't quit recognize and to much pepper. But, much better than the pizza.
(2)Jon K.
A return visit for dinner this past Thursday with a friend who wanted to try it and was aware of my previous experiences there. Again the service was extremely friendly and helpful. I tried something new for me at Scarfone's. First we split the Italian salad and it was definitely big enough to split among 3 or 4 people. It was very good, lots of veggies and a good balsamic dressing. For my meal, I had the Chicken francaise (sp?). I liked it for the most part, it was a huge chicken breast, served over pasta. It was breaded and lemony and moist. My only complaint is that it wasn't very warm. They weren't very busy, so there is no reason why it wasn't served hot. My friend tried the pizza and thought it was just average, affirming my prior opinions. Again, I really want Scarfone's to succeed in this location. The food really does seem to be hit or miss and that is a shame. Good service and a cool space will only take them so far.
(3)Jess B.
Overall, the food was good/average, but wasn't anything too special. The pizza came out nice and hot and the server was nice as well. I would come back to this location. The service was relatively quick, as their was very few people there. Like the other person wrote below, it wasn't a bad thing at all.
(4)Tito R.
My Partner and I were skeptical at first because of the mixed reviews, but we decided to give it a try. First impression the place is beautiful, great ambiance, and nice jazz funk music. We were seated right away, we started with Garlic Ciabatta bread that was to die for, then had a Large "Whitey" pizza which has Ricotta, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, and Romano Cheese, it was Delicious but we were only able to eat half of it because we wanted to try out one of their tasty desserts. We decided on the Sea Salt Caramel Cheesecake, melts in your mouth! We had a great experience and decided that we will definitely be back soon!
(4)Marqus R.
I had the pleasure of going to Scarfone's the other night and WOW! This is not your typical pizza joint. It's spacious, spotlessly clean, well laid out with a delightful modern colorful décor and the food along with their service are great. I started off with a glass of wine which was served with really decent pour and their Caesar salad with anchovy. The salad was crisp, fresh, enhanced with plenty of cheeses and a most generous helping of anchovy. I also had one of their signature pizzas, perfectly done, delicious, and really good though I can't say exceptional. But one thing I particular liked and noted was that when I ready to leave the uneaten remainder was nicely boxed in a sturdy cardboard container instead of one of those flimsy paper like things which either leak some sort of cooking oil or a sauce onto one of my vacant car seats or simply falls apart on me. I also had one of their desserts which came in eye appealing presentation indeed tasted just as good as it looked. I'm only going Three Stars Plus on Scarfone's at this time as I've only had a single experience here, haven't tried any of their other rather extensive offerings of pasta or chicken and because they are seemingly still in the soft opening stage while working out some rather minor bugs and details such hours of operations (no lunch yet....which I would think is a big mistake for this type of operation) as well as some local matters traditional to businesses "On The Drive" such as happy hours & etc. But, actually more so because I happen to be one those who, though all looks well with Scarfone's, is unwilling to rush to any conclusion, evaluation or judgment, especially when it comes to establishments opening in Wilton Manors. I think we all know how many restaurant business have come and gone, started off with a bang but ended in a fizzle including the former occupant of this location, Roma. I've read the other reviews to date, and I'd caution readers to be leery about them since a few are clearly over embellished while others appear to be vengeful, possibly from someone disgruntled or in the employ of a competing establishment; particularly those from sources indicating no prior reviews or with little if any Yelping history. Indeed it will be interesting see how well the locals accept a more upscale environment, especially when the specialty is pizza. But if there other meals are as good as I had last night, I'll no doubt be bumping up on those stars.
(3)Darryl S.
It's been a very long wait for this joint to open on Wilton Drive! Located on the street level of Wilton Gables (just across the street from the City Hall parking venue), we decided to pop in to give this neighborhood newbie a try. (Some friends told us that Scarfone's is the brainchild of a son of the creator of the Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza restaurants. Don't know if that's true or not, but it seems logical.) Anyway, after seeing this space under construction for what seemed forever, it's finally open for us foodies to (hopefully) enjoy. Naturally, being located right on The Drive, with floor-to-ceiling windows, makes for a fine time at the circus! The interior is large, open and a bit cavernous in acoustics. Music is not quite ambient, and, at times, tend to be more at the forefront; thus, the noise level is definitely on the higher side -- not overwhelming where you're screaming over the din to be heard. They've got some generous-sized booths dotted in various spaces, along with an open bar, open kitchen are, and a very good number of dining tables. The overall appearance is modern and hip, in-tune with the Wilton Drive vibe and progressive-minded crowd this place attracts. The greeting was very friendly and attentive. Layout-wise, the only gripe I might've had was that it was a bit of a tight squeeze for me to maneuver to our table since I was using crutches. That said, I did notice another patron in a wheelchair come in and made a beeline to his table without any issues, as far as I could see. We were seated at the north end of the restaurant, with a window table. It was definitely the cozy section of Scarfone's. Our waitress, Hannah, arrived with an introduction and genuine welcoming pleasantries that made us feel comfortable. (As an aside: Pretty much the entire wait staff was on the young and attractive end of the spectrum. After all, this IS Wilton Manors!) The menu was large, but not overwhelming. Wine selection on the backside looked very decent. The beer selection (not on the menu) consisted of only the most mainstream brews (nothing on-tap), so this is NOT a place to go if you're looking for a fine microcraft beer with your food order. (I went with the Peroni ($6.50); my partner got a glass of Bertani Pinot Grigio ($8.50).) Seeing fried calamari ($9.75) on the menu, naturally, we had to start with that, as fried calamari is normally my litmus test as to what's to come afterwards. The dish seemed to arrive with nary a wait time! On a scale of 1-5, this starter earns a 3. The squid rings were all small to miniscule; inevitably, meaning that it was on the overcooked, chewy side, as well. (My partner said the coating tasted a bit like raw flour. I'm not sure that's how I would describe it as it was crispy, but it did have a bit of that microwaved texture.) It was wholly decent, though, and the requisite red (marinara) dipping sauce was very good with a rich tomato flavor. For an entree, I went with the grilled lemon/rosemary chicken breast (over a bed of baby spinach and mushrooms) ($16); my partner ordered the chicken marsala (over spaghetti) ($16). Both dishes arrived lickety-split! We were more than a bit surprised at the efficiency of its arrival! Both dishes were well-presented. The flavors of my dish were very fine and tangy: the lemon stood out prominently; rosemary not so much. The two pieces of thin-sliced chicken breasts were, unfortunately, pretty to look at, but very dry. Fortunately, the spinach/mushroom bed and lemon/butter sauce helped ease the pain. My partner said that his chicken marsala was quite wonderful in flavor, and the chicken perfectly cooked. (I had a bite and, yes, it was very tender and flavorful.) A good friend popped in and joined us, and he ordered the Scarfone chicken entree ($16), which could've been an amalgamation of Alfredo and marinara sauces served over a bed of spaghetti. (He said it was very good; although, he liked the marsala better.) After dinner, Hannah brought a tray of the most tempting array of desserts to choose from! (We're normally not dessert people, but decided to satisfy the sweet tooth this time.) Our friend ordered the tiramisu (didn't get the price); my partner ordered a slice of caramelized cheesecake ($6); I went whole-hog and ordered the Trump-sized/priced ultra chocolate cake slice ($18). Espressos ($3.50 each), all around, helped to diffuse the sugar-high going on at our table. Everyone loved their respective desserts, including myself! The over-sized chocolate cake slice was nothing less than a chocolate-lover's wet-dream...! (Naturally, this massive dessert is to be shared -- hopefully! -- so the $18 price-tag can be easily diffused. It was worth every penny!) From the start, in-between courses, and apres dessert, Hannah and the rest of the wait staff was always attentive, prompt and courteous. At this time: 3-stars for food; 4+ for the staff. Looking forward to our next visit....
(3)Frank M.
So we seem to have made Scarfone's a regular thing. I don't see how anyone could not love their pizza! I'm an Italian from New York and I have to say that every single time we come here they never fall short of pizza perfection! We love to top ours with basil, ricotta cheese, garlic and kalamata olives. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Cesar salad is also very good. Next time I'm going to explore something else on the menu. Of course I've said that before but damn that pizza is just too good!
(5)Jason B.
I've never had such tasteless pizza in my life. That is all we ordered so I can't comment on anything else, but you would think a pizza place would make sure their pizza was stellar. We could only eat one slice each, the rest we took home. I am against wasting food, but I honestly threw the rest in the trash. Service was mediocre and place wasn't even that busy. Skip this place.
(2)Barry J.
We were excited to try the place. It certainly looks nice with a good menu. While the food was fine, some good in fact, the service and experience were terrible. Seated outside, the music was rather loud. We ordered appetizers and a main course. One of the people in my party wanted to order a dinner salad and a slice of pizza to accompany the dinner salad. However, the server would not allow him to order the slice of pizza with the salad, even though we were all ordering full meals. You see, the menu says pizza slices can only be ordered at the bar or for take out. While we can understand they don't want people to order only a slice of pizza and take up a table for slices, it made no sense to not allow this to be added to a full dinner order. We asked to speak to a manager and the person who came by said the same thing. He said that if we wanted a slice of our pizza with the meal, we would have to leave the table and move to the bar. This is a restaurant that had only a few tables occupied. The only explanation was "this is our policy." When dinner arrived, two of us had ordered a very large calzone and and appetizer of meatballs. Both came out at the same time. When we said something to the "manager" there was no apology or attempt to remedy the situation, just the statement "there must have been some confusion in the kitchen." The food itself was good. However, there was not attempt at customer service and never an attempt at an "I'm sorry" or to accommodate us in any way. If that is they way they want to treat people, I certainly won't go back and they didn't seem to care.
(1)Matthew C.
I was in the mood for Pizza on Sunday, so decided to check this place out. I just moved to Wilton Manors from San Francisco and am still exploring my options. We had the Chop Salad, which in my opinion was the best salad I have ever tasted. We then had a pepperoni, black olive and pepper pizza. I can say that the pizza was just alright. In my own opinion I feel as though the pizza tasted more like a cardboard box. This will be the place that I go when I am craving a good salad.
(3)Brian E.
The music! So loud! Is this a sign of my aging??? Perhaps it is - just last week I also yelled at some kids to stay off my lawn. I won't apologize for this though because I like to converse with my dinner companion & this place is not conducive to chit chat. But I dined here anyhow as it seemed to be the only place in the area that wasn't Thai, sushi, or a dump. This place was yummy. And I'm talking about the staff. Such good looking people! I quickly found myself in the restroom fixing my hair & checking my nose for boogers. The food - loved the Italian Salad!! It was perfect in every way. We asked our server to recommend a flavor for the wings (they have many flavors) and he recommended the BBQ. They were so tasty! I had 10 and resisted a second helping although I was full. Some other notes: Hostess - sweet and very personable. Gave us updates on wait time for the table. Service - very good. Server super friendly. Food came out in good time. If your looking for good salad & wings at a trendy loud place with a steady beat & handsome young men - eat here.
(4)Greg R.
So this review is way overdue. Went there for a friend's birthday dinner. This was when it first opened but the food was not good. The drinks were so overpriced and small. The service was substandard, our order was messed up acted like it was our fault. Great location and decor but haven't or will not be back.
(2)Michael D.
Reviews seem to be really polarized. So, maybe that's just par for the course at this place. But we stopped in on a Sunday night and had a perfectly nice meal. The three of us shared a large cola-fired pizza and it was actually quite good. Crust was thin and crispy. Wasn't overly sauced. Just the right amount of toppings. One member of our group also ordered a portobello and chicken pasta dish. He said it was well-prepared, also. I wouldn't say that anything that we ordered was 'the very best that I've ever had,' but everything was perfectly fine. We left pleasantly satisfied. Love the look of the place, too. Really a very nice dining space. They have some outside seating available, too. If they're able to take everything up a notch and really focus on offering a couple of menu item that truly are 'the very best (fill in the blank) that I've ever had,' this place will be a gem on Wilton Drive. Right now, it's perfectly fine. No complaints. I'll definitely go back. But it might be a little further down my list of places to consider on any given night.
(3)Mike P.
I've been twice now. Both times the food was average (the pizza was rather dull, the wings were excellent) and the service was pretty good. My beef is with the drink prices. This isn't Manhattan, this is Wilton Manors. $13.50 for a specialty cocktail of average size just isn't going to be supported in this market. I wish them the best of luck in that great location but someone's going to have to rethink the prices.
(2)Gregg B.
Italian restaurant with no garlic. They ran out. Publix just sown the street. Out of several wine selections. This place gets worse every time I visit. Staff seems to be lost as to what is going on. I ate here 5 months ago and ut just gets worse.
(2)Najah E.
My friends and I dropped by here earlier. This place is amazing. Danny is the greatest chef and personally came out to ask us about our meals. Mike was our server and he was very entertaining and helped us decide on a meal. Happy hour is all day every day and buy one get one free! I recommend the farmers pizza and the eggplant tower. Everything was super fresh down to the sauce. Even the dessert was delicious! I will definitely be here again.
(5)Danny S.
Maybe they should answer their phone with just hello and complete confusion on what they even have on their menu I would much rather get another pizza outside of Wilton manners and not have to pay for the high price for snobs in my own neighborhood
(1)Thom F.
The best Italian in Wilton Manors! A very friendly staff in a spotless atmosphere. This location hasn't been open that long, but they sure did it right. We ordered the Chicken Francaise, and were stunned at the taste of the dish. The egg battered boneless chicken breast was tender and had the perfect texture and piquancy. It was so good that we returned and had the same entree the second time. For dessert I had the Salted Caramel Cheese Cake, it was fabulous. My husband had one of the stunning cupcakes and loved it. On our first visit the restaurant was quiet, so the owner/chef and the manager waited on us. Service was excellent. When we returned on the weekend it was busy and our waiter was frazzled and the service left a lot to be desired. That being said Scarfone's is definitely on our list for our next trip to the Ft. Lauderdale area.
(4)Loni S.
Food was ok ... Ordered take out. We had pizza and cupcakes; both were good the cupcakes had a sauce/cream on the side that was really good. The reason I'm giving it a three is because there prices are high for what the food is.
(3)Frank L.
The pizza is average but everything else on the menu is delicious. The decor is fabulous! I will definitely come back.
(4)M M.
Great service! Or server was Alex and she took good care of us. The fried mozzarella was over cooked and a little bland. However the Diablo pizza more than made up for it. The manager was very attentive and the team work among the staff was impressive. The restaurant has a very nicely done modern industrial feel. Great date night spot.
(4)Davide S.
Appalling service. We ordered an appetizer to share and 2 main courses. Not even a minute after we were served the appetizer (Eggplant tower possibly the only nice thing of the meal), my friend was brought his main dish and my pizza arrived 20 minutes thereafter. Server was not helpful at all in describing the sizes: portion are enormous (an excuse to charge so much perhaps?) and the pizza was the heaviest I have ever eaten in my life. Stay clear of this tourist trap!
(1)Laila P.
We were in town from New York for a wedding, and Scarfone's was walking distance from our hotel. It beat all our expectations-- super attentive, kind service (they comped us two VERY nice cocktails) and the food was outstanding. We had the appetizer soup, meatballs with ricotta, calamari, and sauteed spinach with garlic. It was all outstanding, very well seasoned, and the sauces were very rich and perfectly balanced. Would recommend to anyone and go back any time!
(5)Pedro M.
This is my first time at Scarfone's. I was pleasantly surprised how nice it looked inside, similar to a high end night club. The music is clubby but not too loud that you cannot hold a conversation. They have outside seating in the event you want to enjoy the evening air. I had the wings. They were flavorful. Needless to say, they we're devoured. We also had the Angelina pie. Very delicious. I would definitely visit again.
(4)Ung C.
I've been here now 3 times... My first visit was on the 2nd day of business for this location... Let me start by saying I'm glad this place has opened here. Wilton Drive really needed a place like Scarfone's to open here. It's beautifully done, chic, a bit more upscale than the usual fare in wilton manors... I hope it becomes a success... But then the problems.... the first visit (first week of business) was a mess.... Service was all over the place... However, last night's visit had much better service... as far as my server goes. The server last night was Dorothy and she was great. She tried very very hard to make the best of many many mistakes coming out of the kitchen. and her skills as a waitress was 1000% better than the servers we had in our first 2 visits... now comes the main problem... the food... my first visit, I ordered a chicken marsala. I couldn't cut the chicken and thought at first my knife was dull... it wasn't. My chicken was completely uncooked. Not under cooked. It was raw. I'll never order chicken there again. my visit last night, my BF ordered a vodka cranberry. It came back looking like a glass of juice, completely red. When he inquired about it, the food runner told him, "Our juice is more red than other juices"... ????? Really??? Well... extra red juice or not, he couldn't taste any vodka at all. So that got sent back and he ordered a glass of wine. I ordered their soup, which the server assured me was "delicious"... I took a bite and thought I had gotten a spoon of salt. Now. I know I can be pickier than the usual diner. So I asked a dinner companion to taste it without telling him what my complaint was... His immediate reaction was "It's so salty!!!" ... I don't know what happened but it was just not "a little over salted".. it was like someone dropped a salt shaker in there by mistake. In all 3 visits, the one consistently good thing has been the wings. They have been great from start to finish... But for everything else, the kitchen needs to shape up... It looks like the service issues are getting the kinks out... although one of my friends got the wrong plate delivered to him (this seems to be a common occurrence from reading the other reviews here)... but it's still much better than the first time... and like I said, Dorothy did a great job trying to smooth out all the mistakes... I certainly hope Scarfone's gets its act together and becomes more than just a nice looking space with bad food... But it's not there yet.
(1)Bill R.
Ok...second time there....first time average food, not good service....they were new...gave them the benefit of the doubt....tonight....they brought me something that I did not order, the waiter apologized by telling me that it was to loud and he couldn't hear me....really?.....not to mention that the food that I got was a carafe....again
(2)Daniel H.
****SERVICE****SERVICE****SERVICE****SERVICE****ÂSERVICE**** I've been to this restaurant on average twice per week as well on Opening Night and let's just say working out "The Kinks" at the beginning surpassed the HORRIBLE Service we received last night! Server, Michael (121) could not focus any attention on our table if his life depended on it! Sequence of service was as if it was his first day & we all know it was not. We had to search for him in order to order our first drink. Then he did not ask everyone for an appetizer order, but only 1person. I did not even know he came and took the appetizer order and the calamari arrived. We were going to order 2-3more app's. Then he just left us for what seemed forever and we had to find him again to order salads for the table and then he was going to walk away before I mentioned that we are ready to place our entree orders all the while I collected the menus from everyone thinking that would be a cue for him to take our orders. (NOTE, he didn't take the cue). I noticed a server from my last dining experience and flagged her over, Amanda, & THANK GOD WE DID! She did an AMAZING JOB AT OUR LAST DINING EXPERIENCE! Our glasses were NEVER EMPTY! She made sure our dining expectations were taken care of prior to us even knowing we wanted something! Server, Michael left so fast not asking to refill any of OUR EMPTY Beverages. We asked her & she then walked over to him to order them for us. The GM walks over to our table and again the Server neglected to mention any breads, "Up Sells" to our table & we then placed the Garlic Bread order with him. Let's just say, the bread appeared at the table pretty fast all the while our cocktails took forever to come. Our food came and not once did Server Michael offer additional cocktails and we finally succumbed to the fact that we were not getting more beverages from him. It was just too much energy to keep asking him for the basic services that one should receive for our $260.00+ bill. SERVICE CAN MAKE OR BREAK A MEAL & lets just say our dining experience was ruined with the exception of Amanda & The GM! Now onto the meal. Calamari has changed for the worse since opening. Please consider consistency as a staple in our little community! Ok, the bread, pasta, etc.... I've NEVER had a bad meal & the food showed it! Thank You For Bringing Such Good Food To The Drive! Now please fix the horrible service back to the attentive, vibrant, & energetic bodies flowing through this beautiful restaurant as was at opening day!
(1)Ed C.
Recently had dinner there with my partner. The place looks great but unfortunately our meal was mediocre. I ordered a medium flat pie with sausages and pepperoni. I couldn't really say it tasted very good. Sauce was kinda bland. My partner had the special spinach/meat lasagna. It was huge! but was served cold. Had to send back to heat up. Sauce was very salty and kinda spicy. My partner had four bites and took the rest home. It sat in our refrigerator for 5 days and then he threw it out. Service was good. A pretty blonde girl took care of us. We asked for a large sparkling water but they only served single bottles. Was a little pricey for pizza, lasagna and water. Probably won't go back anytime soon.
(2)Allen S.
What a surprise for Wilton Manors....a new place to dine that's not Thai. Sushi or Burgers...! This out of the ordinary restaurant offers a sleek modem interior, gracious service and excellent food. The wonderful ambience will have us back again soon.
(5)Stephen G.
Great atmosphere on the Drive. Super friendly service both from the hostess and server! Prices are reasonable! That's the good part.....unfortunately we did not enjoy our pizza. expecting something akin to Anthony's we were very disappointed. main problem for us was the tomato sauce which was way too sweet for our taste. had a disagreeable cloying taste....probabley too much sugar added. wont go back for pizza! the italian salad was tasty although it was soaking in dressing.....ask for it on the side. we also did not like the looks of the dessert tray which looked like it had been sitting for many hours and was not appealing to us at all. would have preferred being given a desert menu. might go again to try the entrees or pasta, but will not go near their tomato sauce unless they change the recipe. if they can improve the food a bit this place could be a big hit in Wilton Manors.
(2)Bryan T.
friendly staff, average pizza...generally we're not fans of sweet pizza sauce.
(4)Keric D.
2nd time eating here. The service was excellent both time. We really enjoyed our meal. Definitely coming back again. If I were going to nitpick, the only flaw is the fork handle. The round design makes it hard for leverage when twisting pasta.
(4)Dan W.
The first experience a few weeks ago was not good and we attributed it to being a new business. On Friday 7/18 as a party of seven we got up and left the experience was so awful. We came at 7 pm for a party of seven and were told about a 20 minute wait. After about 40 minutes they called us as a party of four. We told them again there were seven. We waited another half hour and checked and they erased our name. Finally after another half hour they seated and we told the manager that this was very poor service. The manager female long blond hair then gave us attitude and denied the whole incident happened. We all heard and decided we did not want to stay. On our way out the general manager then tried to stop us and said he may possibly give us one free dinner another night. None of us will ever return. This is one of many comments on here and facebook that discuss the arrogance and lack of customer service.
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