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EVO Italian Reviews List

EVO Italian

EVO, short for evolution, represents a dream inspired by my mother to bring the familiar feeling of family to you, by showcasing my Italian home-style cooking from the freshest ingredients incorporated into my family’s recipes that have been passed down from many generations. My Sicilian mother and grandparents raised me to respect the heritage and tradition of the Italian culture. The draw of family brought me to south Florida where I opened Evo to continue to share my family’s secret recipes and the warmth of the Italian way of living. Through hard work and perseverance I climbed the ranks of some of the most well respected and popular restaurants in New York so that I can bring you Evo. So please come and join us. Sit back, relax and be part of our family. Evo, my dream come true!
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42 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
(42 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 42 reviews
5 stars
(24)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
2 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(25)
  • neighborhood gem(24)
  • fit for foodies(23)
  • romantic(23)
  • great for outdoor dining(17)
  • notable wine list(14)
EVO Italian Reviews List
Review 1 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Overall this is on a very short list of best restaurant in Palm Beach county, period! This is how meals should be prepared and enjoyed."
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing!!

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Just got back from 8 days in Italy and compared every dish to Evo's, especially the lasagna. We found one restaurant in Italy with lasagna comparable to Evo's. Every dish we have had there is outstanding! It's one of our favorite places."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 3 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Service was SOOOOO slow, we almost feel asleep.
Manager came over but took NO responsibilit just made an excuse.
No compensation, no apology.
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Dined on 6/08/2013
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Review 4 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dinner at Evo May 2013

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Dined on 5/21/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It was perfect in every way. The Hotel staff at the Jupiter Beach Resort recommended it to us as we were on vacation there. It had great ambience, appetizers and exceptional main dishes. You pay a bit more, but it was worth every dollar. The staff was knowledgeable and very friendly. The food was prompt and freshly prepared. We asked for a change to the menu and they were very happy to accommodate our request. We will always remember the best veal we ever had and we're both grew up on Long Island NY Mike and Lori Pinto."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Wonderful Italian restaurant

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I'm not a fan of Italian restaurants normally. Some tend to be stereotypical Italian places and some try too hard to impress with things like lasagne. This was not like that- thankfully. This was a beautiful setting for a wonderful meal. Criticisms? I only have a few: Tables are slightly too close- despite the curtains; chairs could be more comfortable- they are ones you'd expect at a pizza place; and the food was very good- not fantastic (my fish was slightly overcooked, the lobster with risotto was very rich, the chicken with potatoes was fine but it was really just chicken & mashed potatoes, the brownie promised to be "the best I've ever had" by the waitress was really not). Compliments?: Great outdoor area; great service, pretty."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 6 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was great, service awful

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Let me first say that I enjoy a relaxed dinner. Got to the resturant on time, the place wasn't packed. We were seated right away. Thhen the waitng game began. Water service nonexistent if we didn't request it . 45 minutes for our first drink:( Long spaces between courses. The food was delicious. Everything just took to long."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was our first trip to

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was our first trip to the new location -- I'm not sure why it took us so long to revisit this restaurant. The beggar's purse ravioli, eggplant rolatine and chicken gorgonzola were outstanding. The Sunday sauce combo entree was also very good. Bread was crispy on the outside and soft inside. I kept thinking about our meal the next day. This is a great special occasion place, and we will definitely be back!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The new restaurant is very

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The new restaurant is very nice and spacious. We really like the new bar area. Food is great!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My wife and I were celebrating our 12th anniversary and I wanted to take her to a restaurant that we had not tried before. We truly enjoyed our experience at EVO. The restaurant was cozy and perfect for our night. My wife and I are both Italian and enjoy true Italian food. EVO did not disappoint, the food was superb as was the service. Great desserts and coffee topped off a wonderful night. Can't wait to try the other dishes...."
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We sat outside in the gazebo

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We sat outside in the gazebo which was a delight. It's so nice being outside in March comfortably. The waitstaff was attentive and helpful. After dinner, we had a drink on the couches outside. The firepits make for a great nighttime effect, flowers everywhere, make for a very special evening. We had people from Massachusetts with us, so they were thrilled to be outside with color all around them."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

A special occasion, disappointment

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"EVO has been a favorite of ours for awhile. However, the mistake I made was accepting a table in the bar....As a Saturday night, it was so loud that each of us-4- were relieved to get out of the room. RELIEVED.
That said, our main course took upwards of :45 to be served to us....We all ordered the same dish. While it was good, it was only ok for $33...It was tender veal,a generous portion but lost under an ocean of VERY rich "gravy"...
Because it took so long and was extremely loud that night, there was NO way we would've spend another penny there OR another minute....so no coffee or dessert...This review is coming from someone who LOVES that restaurant. There for the first time since the move to the new location...
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Dined on 03/16/2013
 2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 12 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

first visit

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"this was our first visit.
the Food was outstanding.
the service was attentive.
Nice wine list.
we will definitely go back.
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Dined on 03/15/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 13 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Find in a strip Mall

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Don't let the outside fool you. Back behind the less than stellar stores is a real gem. Awesome food, very friendly staff and a really great atmosphere. We are only part timers in Florida and this is the second time we were there this month. We brought friends and out 20 year old who loved it as well. They have beautiful outside dining are and a humidor to enjoy an after dinner smoke. We had to wait a bit for our main courses but they were vey nice about it buying coffee and dessert for us. We will certainly be back next time we are down."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 14 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

EVO is consistently a great

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"EVO is consistently a great Italian restaurant. Though the menu is a bit pricey, the quality of the food, the excellent service and great wine selection make it well worth the price."
Dined on 03/12/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First time at EVO. While not

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"First time at EVO. While not inexpensive, the food was worth the price paid. Staff very friendly and accommodating."
Dined on 03/06/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 16 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The present restaurant is

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The present restaurant is the second iteration of a well known Tequesta restaurant previously in a much smaller facility. It has not lost any of the features which made it so popular. The food is outstanding comparable to the best NY and NJ Italian restaurants, not surprising since the owner and chef at Evo is a native Long Islander who trained at the Culinary Institute of America. The service is impeccable and the setting is elegant. I had pasta and my wife had fish, both of which were terrific. If you enjoy a truly fine Italian dining experience, you cannot do better."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2005
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 17 for EVO Italian
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Must Try!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Excellent! Food was phenomenal, service was perfect (server didnt bug us every 5 mins). Took my wife here for Valentines day dinner, on the recommendation of a friend, and our first time was amazing! We will be back as there are at least 4 more items I have to try. Table by the fireplace was a cute touch. It was a romantic evening. Great wine selection too."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for EVO Italian
Based on the average of (25) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Service 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
2.1 / 3
Energetic