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JoJo's Italian Diner

Name: JoJo's Italian Diner
Address: 217 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, Florida, 34689, US
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

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JoJo's Italian Diner, a family-friendly Restaurant, brings a taste of Italy to the heart of Tarpon Springs, FL. Located at 217 S Pinellas Ave, JoJo's Italian Diner offers a cozy atmosphere and delicious Italian cuisine that will transport your taste buds to the Tuscan countryside. Our menu features a variety of traditional Italian dishes, from classic pasta favorites to mouth-watering pizzas and more. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends, JoJo's Italian Diner is the perfect destination. Come and experience the authentic flavors of Italy in a warm and inviting setting. Join us for lunch or dinner and discover why JoJo's Italian Diner is a local favorite among restaurants in Tarpon Springs.

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Pros

JoJo's Italian Diner is a hidden gem with a cozy atmosphere, serving up delicious and authentic Italian cuisine. The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable. The staff is friendly and attentive, making sure you feel welcome and taken care of. The menu offers a wide variety of options, including vegetarian and gluten-free choices, catering to different tastes and dietary needs.

Cons

Some diners have mentioned that the restaurant can get quite busy, leading to longer wait times. A few reviewers have noted that the food can be a bit heavy-handed with the sauces and seasonings. Additionally, the dessert menu is limited, and some patrons have expressed disappointment with the lack of options.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.7/5

OpenTable: 4.4/5

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Paul Keske -Local Guide

3 years ago

One of the things I appreciate most about Tarpon Springs is the growing food scene. Locally owned restaurants across this city give residents and visitors incredible variety that cannot be found anywhere else in the Tampa Bay area.JoJo's is a prime example of what I...Read More

Mike Glogowski -Local Guide

5 months ago

First time here but not the last, my wife and I went with a group of people from our community, the prices were slightly higher than we expected but the food made up for that, I had the baked ziti, my wife had a salad...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Kris Toole

3 years ago

Very clean restaurant. Good service. I had the vegetable lasagna. It was good, really good if you like alot of cheese, yea, this is for you. The zucchini bites were really good. Two sauces, I liked the Alfredo. My friends say to get the...Read More

Matthew Blackburn -Local Guide

2 years ago

Straight out of the gate the ambiance is nice. Reminded me of Forlini's in Manhattan's Little Italy. Nailed the vibe. The server was nice. I don't drink wine, but tasted our friends sangria and it was actually pretty good.I ordered chicken Parm and asked for...Read More

Richard Cisneros

10 months ago

My wife and I with our friends had a wonderful dinner experience. The food was hot and delicious. Ambience with red roses and other amenities was lovely. The owners and Tracey our waitress were friendly and fun. We will surely be visiting a lot. The...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Barry Burdett -Local Guide

a year ago

Oh, man, was this GREAT! Authentic Italian cuisine, like all the Italian mothers in my neighborhood used to make when I growing up. Excellent sweet red gravy, sausages and meatballs, homemade bread. Asked someone in the area where we could go for Italian food, and...Read More

K J -Local Guide

a year ago

We always enjoy Jo Jo’s it’s our family and friends favorite Italian place. The stuffed mushrooms, Alfredo, shrimp, scampi. Is our go to! The bread is to die for!! The portions are larger so you have lunch for the next day 😄Parking: Parking either on...Read More

Brad Tottle -Local Guide

a year ago

Great family-run restaurant. Had chicken saltimbocca, shrimp fra diavolo, seafood stuffed mushroom appetizer, fried ravioli app, kit kat cheesecake and tiramisu. Friendly staff, family feel in a cozy diner setting. And simple pleasures.. how nice it is to get a salad with your entree...Read More

Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5

Maria Avdelas -Local Guide

2 years ago

An Italian friend recommended this place for having authentic Italian food. IT WAS AMAZING! Cozy diner, reminiscent of The Godfather, and the food was delicious, with generous portions. We didn't have a reservation, but they accommodated us immediately. Definitely will return! I had the antipasto...Read More

Jay Knowles

5 months ago

Almost don't want to leave too positive of a review because I'll probably never be able to get pizza that fast again. Been a big fan of JoJo's since they opened. This is probably the best pizza shop in Tarpon. There's a few other "craft"...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Bridget Breland -Local Guide

a year ago

Super yummy family owned restaurant in #tarponsprings.My seafood pasta special with vodka sauce was delicious. The service was friendly and knowledgeable. If you like Old School NY type Italian food it's a must try.#supportsmallbusiness #eatlocal #bridget_breland_realtor #foodie #bridget_breland_foodie

Julianna -Local Guide

a year ago

I love mom and pop shops!! Small intimate atmosphere. I am not sure what is in the bread, but if you are on a diet, don't try it!!! You won't stop eating it lol. I am an eggplant parm snob. This one was good. Nicely...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Corey Gordon -Local Guide

3 years ago

I found this restaurant on Yelp and I'm so glad we went because the food and service were fantastic. The chef, JoJo, and her husband, Anthony own this quaint restaurant in Tarpon Springs. We ordered fried calamari with a side of marinara sauce which was...Read More

Sheila Neu

a year ago

Nice little gem on Tarpon Springs for dinner. Authentic Italian food and decor. Staff was very friendly and our waitress was attentive. I had the Chicken Francese with tangy lemon a white wine sauce, and my husband had a seafood pasta special. It was a...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5

Laura Sudbrink

3 years ago

If you haven’t been here yet. Just go! You will not be disappointed. We are from NY and We are Italian. So we are very picky with our food. We have been coming here weekly for about a year and every time food and service...Read More

Susan Cooper (Suzi) -Local Guide

2 years ago

Every time I go to JoJo's it's amazing...and I've never had the same thing twice. (And I'm very picky so ..says ALOT). Never been disappointed and never left hungry or without a box going home. OUTSTANDING, if 10 was a choice...Vegetarian options: I hear...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Eddie Vazquez

a month ago

EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE SERVICE!!!My wife and I have been here once before and were excited to take our daughters because the food/atmosphere there is great. We wanted to make a big deal about our daughter’s good grades on her first report card and take her out for dinner.However, once we arrived we were told that an error was made with our 6:00 PM reservation. The table assigned to us was double booked and we had to wait until another one was ready (no big deal to us).Shortly after that, a gentleman came and asked me if I would mind a smaller booth? It was not an issue, since we had two small children with us. The booth was big enough to accommodate the four of us, so we didn’t mind at all. Once we had sat down at the table, we were then told by a server that we had to get up and move because another person had a reservation and they like to sit at the table that we were given. Mind you, this is in front of a restaurant full of people, who then started to stare at us, as if we did something wrong. This is when my frustration with the service there began.We then proceeded to another table on the other side of restaurant and took our seats. While sitting there, we were never asked if we would like anything to drink and observed another couple walk into the restaurant. They were seated behind us and not even 5 minutes passed before their drink order was taken. At this point it was close to 6:30 PM and my daughters were commenting on how they were thirsty and hungry. You could imagine how unappreciated as patrons and frustrated this made us feel. To make matters even worse, the same gentleman who originally sat us down (at the table we were told to move from) came and took the other couple’s beverage order, telling us that someone will be with us soon. Instead of noticing that we had been there for a half an hour and taking our drink order, we were completely unimportant in their staff’s eyes.This was the last straw, my wife and I felt compelled to leave and go somewhere else where we would be treated as paying customers. It’s a shame that we will never visit this establishment again because the food is really good here.However, I refuse to ever spend money at an establishment where I am being ignored and treated with such disregard.If you ever go to JoJo’s, I truly hope that your experience is better than mine.

Food: 5/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 4/5

Donna Cocuzza -Local Guide

7 months ago

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Carol Scollan -Local Guide

a week ago

Second time at JoJo’s for dinner and couldn’t be happier! Hospitality is genuine from all! Frensi was knowledgeable, didn’t rush, perfect dining service and very interesting background!! Entrees with pasta were, fresh, bright and tasty. I had the veal piccata!!! Anthony came by...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Susan Reid

4 months ago

They opened the pizza place 🍕!!! I tried the eggplant pizza and was not disappointed. The crust is thin and crispy, no silverware needed. The eggplant was crispy and oh so good.I have found my new go to pizza place!!!My favorite restaurant in Tarpon Springs!...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

rachel wright -Local Guide

8 months ago

Definitely go here if you love Italian Food!! Everything was delicious!! The salad was perfect and fresh. The bread warm, homemade and delicious. The owner Anthony comes around to check on all their guests while his wife's kitchen is making delicious Italian Food. We...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Edward Tocco -Local Guide

4 months ago

Ed's resturant reviews - After reading all of the great reviews I was slighly disappinted. The Penne pasta was bland. The wifes lasagna was better and the saled was good. I wanted to try the fried rice ball appetizer special but at $18 for...Read More

Food: 3/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Honey Dewdrop -Local Guide

6 months ago

We got here at 8:30 pm and they close at 9- thank you so much for seating us even though the kitchen usually closes at 8:30. I ate here for dinner with a couple friends. I got the puttanesca penne and wine. The other got...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

brady keyes -Local Guide

a year ago

Amazing genuine Italian cuisine.....great service from our server Shiloh and a warm, cozy experience. The owners are present and accommodating but the real super star is the food! It's just like having your Italian Grandmother fixing you Sunday dinner. The quality is excellent and...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5

Thomas

a year ago

Went on a late Saturday afternoon and found the restaurant half full but was still asked if I had a reservation. Said "no" and requested a booth as I have back issues and have found that a booth is easier for me to get...Read More

Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 1/5

Alexi Jones

8 months ago

Mom and Pop, delicious food, best ambiance, feels like eating with your family. Anthony does an excellent job meeting each table and making sure they're delivering excellence and they are!! Recommend!Parking: Plenty out front and behind the buildingKid-friendliness: Family friendly and kids menuWheelchair accessibility: Yes

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Dawn Mannino

a year ago

Our first time and the food was amazing. Even one of the owners, Anthony came out to introduce himself and asked how everything was and chatted with us. My husband and I were so impressed. Being from NY this place is the...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

theodore petine

4 months ago

Anthony and his wife Jo Jo run a great diner, my wife and i have been going there since day one. The food is great and everything is made on the premises.Jo Jo is the cook and everything is made from scratch that's why it...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Bill and Nancy Hamilton

a year ago

Incredible. Do yourself a favor and try this amazing restaurant. We took the family for a 25th birthday. We got appetizers -delicious. Different entrees - every one was fantastic and fresh. Salads were crisp - get their homemade Italian dressing. . And desserts most made...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Frank M -Local Guide

a year ago

Great,Great place. The food was exceptional. Shiro, our server was fantastic. This is a family restaurant that make you feel like your are having an Italian meal at a family members home. From the appetizers to the soup to salad to the main course (stuffed...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

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