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Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Hailing from the vibrant city of Naples, Paolo Pece is a certified master chef by the Italian Culinary Institute located in that ancient city. Chef Pece completed his training in his brother’s bistro during a two-year apprenticeship working under a European master chef before moving to New York City. There he worked as a sous chef in Al Bacio restaurant on the Upper East Side. Before opening his own restaurant in 1999, he served as Executive Chef for Il Ristorante in Chambersburg, Penn.
At Cafe Atlantico, food and art provide a sensory feast in Chef Pece’s intimate and elegant contemporary Italian restaurant. The freshest seafood, pork, steak, pasta, poultry, and Italian specialty ingredients are prepared using classical cooking techniques and the menu changes seasonally. House made desserts include authentic tiramisu, panna cotta, and torta caprese; and the wine list features numerous Italian varietals and vintages as well as boutique wines from all over the world.
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At Cafe Atlantico, food and art provide a sensory feast in Chef Pece’s intimate and elegant contemporary Italian restaurant. The freshest seafood, pork, steak, pasta, poultry, and Italian specialty ingredients are prepared using classical cooking techniques and the menu changes seasonally. House made desserts include authentic tiramisu, panna cotta, and torta caprese; and the wine list features numerous Italian varietals and vintages as well as boutique wines from all over the world.
34 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 34 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(23)
- fit for foodies(15)
- romantic(11)
- special occasion(11)
- notable wine list(6)
- good for groups(3)
Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine Reviews List
Review 1 for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very pleased
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The entire experience was excellent. Very courteous and knowledgeable wait staff and delicious food. Could not be more happy with the choice."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 2 for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the BEST in St. Augustine...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been going to Cafe Atlantico for over 2 years. Always an excellent experience. Fantastic food, right sized portions, great service, warm ambiance. Couldn't ask for more. Wanted to give the Ambiance 5 stars but it wouldn't take on the review form."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding food. Exceptional
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Outstanding food. Exceptional menu choices. Will tell others how amazing it was."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 4 for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have always enjoted the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have always enjoted the meals at Atlantico and the staff is great!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
An unexpected gem. A cozy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"An unexpected gem. A cozy little restaurant with great food and great service. We really enjoyed our dinner."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Cafe Atlantico
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I would not make an effort to go back. It was fine, but nothing outstanding! My Osso Bucco was very fatty, and my husband's filet was ok, but he felt it would have been better without the "cream of mushroom soup" sauce that was on top! He also had the eggplant tower as an appetizer and said that it was odd. Some of the vegetables were cooked and some were not!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
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Review 7 for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
very good hot food served
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"very good hot food served on cold plates - out of first two wines i ordered but ended up with a very nice third suggested by waitress."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2004
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Review 8 for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cafe Alantico was a nice surprise
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Cafe Alantico was a nice surprise given the location among the beachy bars and restaurants on St. Augustine beach. Quiet, intimate, and small allowed for a nice dinner for two. The food was excellent, and I found a lovely wine I enjoyed very much. This is NOT a place you go to in your tank top and flip-flops, but it is casual with a bit of elegance tossed in."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 9 for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently a wonderful dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Consistently a wonderful dining experience"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
excellent little restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"excellent little restaurant in St. Augustine. Best Chef around!!"
Dined on 03/18/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice quiet setting with prompt
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice quiet setting with prompt service. Food was ok. Ordered the salmon with risotto and the salmon was a bit dry and the risotto was really dry and seemed precooked."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2006
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Review 12 for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful hidden secret -
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wonderful hidden secret - exceptional seafood and pasta based menu. Pleasant and professional staff."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 13 for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Italian food. All meals
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good Italian food. All meals cooked to order. Fresh ingredients and varied menu."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Don't miss this one!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"A small intimate gem in the center of St. Augustine Beach. Service is wonderful. Food is imaginative and delicious!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 15 for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We've eaten at Cafe Atlantico
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've eaten at Cafe Atlantico several times. Although service is usually good, this time it was outstanding! The soup of the evening was a bisque, and I don't eat creamed soups. When I expressed my disappointment, since it was a very chilly night, our server said that she thought the kitchen might have one or two servings of lentil soup and would that be ok? I love lentil soup, and this came out hot and steaming. It was delicious as were our entrees. Our server also didn't blink when I asked to change the sauce on my fish dish for another on the menu. Our wine was good, and it was a nice evening. The only downside for me is that to get to the rest rooms, you have to go OUTSIDE to enter them. A fully protected walkway would be nice."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Although the food was very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Although the food was very good,they did not have diet soda, seltzer or club soda.
Also, they did not have any straws!"
Also, they did not have any straws!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cafe Atlantico - St. Augustine
Based on the average of (18) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate