Josephine

This place is so great for drinks! Every drink we have had here is great. My favorite is the harvest cornucopia. Devin is wonderful and talented and making drinks. Valeria was super helpful as well! Come and sit at the bar. Its great!

This restaurant is definitely a highlight of the Avondale area. The service is always impeccable and the food is great. One of the bartenders, Mario, served us amazing drinks. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a cute date night or a fulfilling dinner with family.

I recently dined here this past weekend, and had such an enjoyable experience! I had the pleasure of having Meagan and Camille as my waitresses for the night. The service and attention to detail was excellent. I’ll be sure to request either of these ladies for my next visit. The hostess was kind, friendly and welcoming for the start. For dinner I had the wedge salad, pinwheel lasagna and the olive oil cake. 10/10! Everything was delicious and I even had leftovers. Lol. I’ll be back very soon.

My wife and I were traveling to Jacksonville and decided to stop to grab a quick bite to eat. Thank goodness we happened upon this gold nugget of a restaurant. The food was superb, no flaws, tasty, upscale presentation, unbelievable flavor profiles and the drinks were from an unknown planet called, "Euphoria." However, that was not the best part of this experience. Our waitress who was nothing short of "AMAZING," just made the whole experience nothing short of perfection!! Her name was "Caleigh" and she was MAGNIFICENT. She was friendly, engaging, knowledgeable and gave us the greatest recommendations. Not only that, but she had the greatest customer service attitude I've not seen in a longgggg time. After this experience, my wife and I have decided to plan a trip dedicated to visit both Josephine's and Caleigh. Thank you for making dining experience a night to remember. Steve and Jenn

My oh my… where do I start. Came in for drinks, but left with so much more. A full heart, a full stomach and an experience i’ll never forget. Valeria made me feel like family, inviting me into her bar with open arms. Mario, I don’t remember the last time someone made me laugh like he did. Morgan’s loving heart showed me maybe there is life after love. When I needed them most… they knew.

My husband didn't like the food as well as I did. He did live the lemon torte dessert he got though. But service was great and a beautiful place.

+3

This place is so cozy and intimate even in a larger layout, the staff is friendly and the dinner options are refreshing. Ordered the carpaccio, Bolognese and the Lamb Ragu with Focaccia.

We arrived 30 minutes early for our reservation, so we sat at the bar and had a cocktail before our table was ready. The cocktails were excellent and very tasty. The bar staff and the waiters were very attentive and accommodating on any request. Very nice atmosphere, which was great to have a quiet conversation. The food was tasty and the desserts were very very good.

+1

I cannot stress this enough if you love pasta you will be blown away by the incredible flavor and quality of pasta at Josephine’s! I have tried multiple versions of pasta and each time I am amazed at the quality of pasta perfection delivery time and time again! I absolutely love the vodka rigatoni and the bolognese is super delicious. This time I tried the pinwheel lasagna and it did not disappoint at all! The pasta is perfectly executed I’ve never had anything that compares! The focaccia is a wonderful texture and the meatballs are outstanding. The design of the restaurant is so chic! The vibe is moody and cozy at night! Service is great, fast but not rushed and the waiters and waitresses are always kind!Josephine’s offers a variety of delicious cocktails, amazing wine, and tasty mocktails! There is truly something here for everyone! I recommend an earlier dinner time personally because it’s a bit quieter and the kitchen is fresh and energized for the night. If you check this place out you surely won’t be disappointed! 🍝🍷🥖♥️ UPDATE as of October 18,2025… What used to be my favorite restaurant in Jacksonville has quickly changed from 10/10 to a 4/10 at best. The service we had was great and I’m grateful for the staff for always being so kind! However…the quality of food has been drastically reduced. Like the quality of ingredients used for the sauces taste like a cheap jar of basic sauces from the grocery store. No joke. I always finish my meals satisfied and this time I couldn’t even force myself to eat half of it. I am beyond let down that my favorite date night spot is no longer an option for us. And the icing on the cake the prices went up and the menu options changed and decreased. Truly sad. There will not be a next time in my future. Thank you to the wonderful staff and hopefully the “new management” will take this feedback very seriously and bring back the old recipes instead of makes noticeably different changes that were not successful (in my opinion as a returning habitual customer)😔😢

Aidan was a wonderful server! Incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, very attentive, friendly, and kind! I was recovering from the flu and asked for hot tea…. They didnt have any, but Aidan brought mint leaves, lemons, honey, and hot water for me to “diy” my own. SO incredibly thoughtful and absolutely saved the evening (and my voice!). Food was excellently prepared and presented. This was our second time here and we will definitely be back!

The absolute most delicious experience! Food beyond outstanding and that’s coming from the four people in my party! Homemade everything… service was phenomenal! Cocktails were perfect! Atmosphere … nothing stuck out like live music or anything but to be fair, I was focused on the incredible food going into my mouth. Parking is tricky… street parking. Plenty of room for wheel chair. Child friendly… well I guess but I’d say this is a night for adults, our portion of the bill was $170. We had several cocktails, three appetizers, four entrees and two dessert. Worth every morsel. For cocktails we had Hugo Spritz, espresso martinis and bourbon. Appetizers included fabulously fresh bread, the most incredible meatball I ever had( I am not a meatball fan) and pizza rolls. Entrees included bolognese, Cacio E Pepe, lasagna rolls and steak. Dessert was tiramisu and lemon tart. Tiramisu was also by far the best I ever had and I ate plenty when I was in Italy. Our Chef came from Paris and brought extensive culinary talent. Reservation can be taken and events can be booked.

+6

Valeria and Mario were AMAZING. Stayed late even to make me a drink. So so kind, made the best drink ever, love the beautiful conversation and wholesome vibes. 10/10 come see them.

My experience was great from the time I entered the restaurant and was greeted by the hostess/waitress Katrina. She sat me at a table and asked if it was my first time here, I told her yes and she explained the menu to me. I went for brunch and had the Shrimp and Crab Alfredo, the pasta was aldente, the sauce was creamy snd the seafood tasted fresh. I also had a Blackberry Dhalia mocktail which was tasty. The ambiance in the resturaunt is very nice. I look forward to going back amd taste the dinner options. I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for fresh food and world class customer service with a beautiful setting.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Had an absolutely amazing experience at Josephine in Avondale! Everything we ordered was so delicious — from the appetizers to the entrees, every bite was incredible. Our server, Aiden, was amazing — so attentive, friendly, and truly made the night special. Chrystal, the owner, was also incredibly kind and generous, which added such a personal touch to the experience. They went above and beyond for my birthday with extra touches of tiramisu, chocolate gelato, and champagne, and it meant so much to us. The food, service, and atmosphere were all perfect. Highly recommend, can’t wait to come back! 🎉🥂

✨first visit and overall pleasant experience! I must commend Joe on his truly exceptional service! I observed how he welcomed treated patrons as friends respectfully. He was very warm and welcoming and that speaks volumes! Our visit was a weekender - Saturday 6:15. The area is busy and street parking is available if you are lucky. Joe recommended a cocktail while I waited for my party to arrive 🍸 . The lemon drop cocktail was utterly fabulous that I had two to make sure. Our meal selection included- Appetizers: Three Beetroots and Pimento Cheese Tartines. Entrees: Shrimp & Crab Alfredo and Black Carbonara di Mare. Chefs kiss to all of the above. 💋💋 Dessert: Olive oil cake and rum raisin ice cream. This is an excellent venue for a company gathering/meeting/celebration. There are so many dining spaces including the front sidewalk or back patio. Since it was a cool and wet evening, we dined in the back dining room. The space was very cozy and not as noisy as the front dining area. There is also a middle dining area for intimate groups. Reservations are available and highly recommended!!! I also noticed they offer a pasta class which looks very inviting.

Joe was the most fabulous server! He made our Valentine’s date that much better. The food was the best I’ve had in Jacksonville. We loved the pinwheel lasagna and the focaccia!

Excellent service, atmosphere and The Food! FANTASTIC! The team at Josephine really out mastered our expectations. Everything tasted delicious and was very generous and cost contained even at brunch. Parking can be hard but driving around will soon net you some street parking (even in the noon hour brunch on a Saturday).

Fourth time here. Fresh and good Italian food. Alfredo fettuccine and olives are my go to here. The waiter Aiden’s hand writing greeting card and warm smile added such a nice touch to our nice dinner!

Last Saturday we had an impromptu brunch at Josephine. I was hoping to have their delicious brunch pancake, but it had taken off their menu. But all was not lost. I opted for the "butter toast" and really enjoyed, and it satisfied my carb cravings. Hope to return again soon.

Valeria was behind the bar when I walked into this establishment to have a cocktail with a dear friend of mine after a very bad experience at the restaurant before (river and post). She was absolutely perfect in every sense. Knowledgeable, gracious, and eager to help make it a wonderful experience. We were shocked to learn she has only been a bartending for four months and think more people should request her by name. If you want to run a successful business, this is exactly the kind of girl you should have representing your company and interests.

Valeria was amazing! Great drink recommendations and wonderful hospitality! The lamb rags was impeccable and so was the bees knees gin cocktail!

Loved dining at Josephine for vegan food. 🥒 Compressed Cucumber Tartinas – almond ricotta, Sicilian chili crunch, fried sourdough, fresh chervil 🍆 Eggplant Parm – layered with plant-based mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, basil, and Seitanic Jax seitan crumble 🍝 Gemelli Pasta – melted leeks, black garlic cashew cream, arugula, candied hazelnuts 🍫 Nutella Brownie Sundae – house-made Nutella, cocoa butter brownie, vanilla bean gelato, Amarena cherries, and mint. A huge thank you to Josephine for creating such a thoughtful, plant-based menu 💚 Josephine at Avondale truly has it all—fresh flavors, a cozy aesthetic, and dishes that make you want to come back again and again. Our visit was not just pleasant, it was fabulous. Pro tip: make a reservation before heading over during weekends as the place gets full.

I was brought here for my birthday and it was wonderful! The atmosphere is fun and upscale. The service was top-notch and impressive. Our dinner included 4 four courses and everything we had to eat was fantastic. While we made it a point to come here for a special occasion - I feel certain that coming to Josephine is the special occasion. We will be back!

Kelsey Oh-Criner

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Had an absolutely amazing experience at Josephine in Avondale! Everything we ordered was so delicious — from the appetizers to the entrees, every bite was incredible. Our server, Aiden, was amazing — so attentive, friendly, and truly made the night special. Chrystal, the owner, was also incredibly kind and generous, which added such a personal touch to the experience. They went above and beyond for my birthday with extra touches of tiramisu, chocolate gelato, and champagne, and it meant so much to us. The food, service, and atmosphere were all perfect. Highly recommend, can’t wait to come back! 🎉🥂

Tanya Grace

✨first visit and overall pleasant experience! I must commend Joe on his truly exceptional service! I observed how he welcomed treated patrons as friends respectfully. He was very warm and welcoming and that speaks volumes! Our visit was a weekender - Saturday 6:15. The area is busy and street parking is available if you are lucky. Joe recommended a cocktail while I waited for my party to arrive 🍸 . The lemon drop cocktail was utterly fabulous that I had two to make sure. Our meal selection included- Appetizers: Three Beetroots and Pimento Cheese Tartines. Entrees: Shrimp & Crab Alfredo and Black Carbonara di Mare. Chefs kiss to all of the above. 💋💋 Dessert: Olive oil cake and rum raisin ice cream. This is an excellent venue for a company gathering/meeting/celebration. There are so many dining spaces including the front sidewalk or back patio. Since it was a cool and wet evening, we dined in the back dining room. The space was very cozy and not as noisy as the front dining area. There is also a middle dining area for intimate groups. Reservations are available and highly recommended!!! I also noticed they offer a pasta class which looks very inviting.

Ashley Kennedy

Valeria was behind the bar when I walked into this establishment to have a cocktail with a dear friend of mine after a very bad experience at the restaurant before (river and post). She was absolutely perfect in every sense. Knowledgeable, gracious, and eager to help make it a wonderful experience. We were shocked to learn she has only been a bartending for four months and think more people should request her by name. If you want to run a successful business, this is exactly the kind of girl you should have representing your company and interests.

Andy O

Loved dining at Josephine for vegan food. 🥒 Compressed Cucumber Tartinas – almond ricotta, Sicilian chili crunch, fried sourdough, fresh chervil 🍆 Eggplant Parm – layered with plant-based mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, basil, and Seitanic Jax seitan crumble 🍝 Gemelli Pasta – melted leeks, black garlic cashew cream, arugula, candied hazelnuts 🍫 Nutella Brownie Sundae – house-made Nutella, cocoa butter brownie, vanilla bean gelato, Amarena cherries, and mint. A huge thank you to Josephine for creating such a thoughtful, plant-based menu 💚 Josephine at Avondale truly has it all—fresh flavors, a cozy aesthetic, and dishes that make you want to come back again and again. Our visit was not just pleasant, it was fabulous. Pro tip: make a reservation before heading over during weekends as the place gets full.

Fulton Burns

I was brought here for my birthday and it was wonderful! The atmosphere is fun and upscale. The service was top-notch and impressive. Our dinner included 4 four courses and everything we had to eat was fantastic. While we made it a point to come here for a special occasion - I feel certain that coming to Josephine is the special occasion. We will be back!

Shari Mohrman

The absolute most delicious experience! Food beyond outstanding and that’s coming from the four people in my party! Homemade everything… service was phenomenal! Cocktails were perfect! Atmosphere … nothing stuck out like live music or anything but to be fair, I was focused on the incredible food going into my mouth. Parking is tricky… street parking. Plenty of room for wheel chair. Child friendly… well I guess but I’d say this is a night for adults, our portion of the bill was $170. We had several cocktails, three appetizers, four entrees and two dessert. Worth every morsel. For cocktails we had Hugo Spritz, espresso martinis and bourbon. Appetizers included fabulously fresh bread, the most incredible meatball I ever had( I am not a meatball fan) and pizza rolls. Entrees included bolognese, Cacio E Pepe, lasagna rolls and steak. Dessert was tiramisu and lemon tart. Tiramisu was also by far the best I ever had and I ate plenty when I was in Italy. Our Chef came from Paris and brought extensive culinary talent. Reservation can be taken and events can be booked.

Haley B-V

This place is so cozy and intimate even in a larger layout, the staff is friendly and the dinner options are refreshing. Ordered the carpaccio, Bolognese and the Lamb Ragu with Focaccia.

Hector Vega

We arrived 30 minutes early for our reservation, so we sat at the bar and had a cocktail before our table was ready. The cocktails were excellent and very tasty. The bar staff and the waiters were very attentive and accommodating on any request. Very nice atmosphere, which was great to have a quiet conversation. The food was tasty and the desserts were very very good.

Courtney Gay

This was a perfect little spot to have my birthday dinner. The inside is gorgeous, and the decor is perfect. It wasn’t too busy on a Tuesday night, which was nice to enjoy dinner in a low-volume place. We ordered the meatballs and the focaccia for appetizers, which were delicious. For entrees, I enjoyed the Josephine Rigatoni, which has a flavorful and kicking vodka sauce. Our waitress was also super sweet and said dessert was on the house for my birthday. We decided on the olive oil cake and the lemon tart since I couldn’t choose between them, and she gave them to us for free. That was so sweet, and I was very thankful for it. They even brought it out with a little candle. I’ll be back to try more dishes!

Kat C

I cannot stress this enough if you love pasta you will be blown away by the incredible flavor and quality of pasta at Josephine’s! I have tried multiple versions of pasta and each time I am amazed at the quality of pasta perfection delivery time and time again! I absolutely love the vodka rigatoni and the bolognese is super delicious. This time I tried the pinwheel lasagna and it did not disappoint at all! The pasta is perfectly executed I’ve never had anything that compares! The focaccia is a wonderful texture and the meatballs are outstanding. The design of the restaurant is so chic! The vibe is moody and cozy at night! Service is great, fast but not rushed and the waiters and waitresses are always kind!Josephine’s offers a variety of delicious cocktails, amazing wine, and tasty mocktails! There is truly something here for everyone! I recommend an earlier dinner time personally because it’s a bit quieter and the kitchen is fresh and energized for the night. If you check this place out you surely won’t be disappointed! 🍝🍷🥖♥️ UPDATE as of October 18,2025… What used to be my favorite restaurant in Jacksonville has quickly changed from 10/10 to a 4/10 at best. The service we had was great and I’m grateful for the staff for always being so kind! However…the quality of food has been drastically reduced. Like the quality of ingredients used for the sauces taste like a cheap jar of basic sauces from the grocery store. No joke. I always finish my meals satisfied and this time I couldn’t even force myself to eat half of it. I am beyond let down that my favorite date night spot is no longer an option for us. And the icing on the cake the prices went up and the menu options changed and decreased. Truly sad. There will not be a next time in my future. Thank you to the wonderful staff and hopefully the “new management” will take this feedback very seriously and bring back the old recipes instead of makes noticeably different changes that were not successful (in my opinion as a returning habitual customer)😔😢

Alexi Towner

I had been wanting to come to this place since it opened and it did not disappoint! We started with the focaccia, which came with a delicious cheesy spread as well. The arancini was next, which was definitely tasty, and the meatballs were also fantastic and a favorite (not pictured). I wish there were more than 3 per order because it was difficult to share with our party of four. I ordered the vodka rigatoni, which had an amazing flavor in the sauce, and it was easy to add some chicken to it for protein. My fiance got the pinwheel lasagna, which the whole table loved. The atmosphere was great and we will definitely be coming back!

Sandy Gwizdak

My husband didn't like the food as well as I did. He did live the lemon torte dessert he got though. But service was great and a beautiful place.

Annette Harris

Josephine’s was delightful from the moment we walked in until we left happy and full. I was celebrating my birthday and found a cute card on the table with a handwritten note. All of the staff made the day even better by wishing me a happy birthday. We arrived during happy hour, which allowed us to get the chef’s choice charcuterie board, which was delicious! Next, we had the very tasty carpaccio with the little green things on top (olives, I think). Then, we had our main courses, Pinwheel Lasagna and Branzino. All the food was delightful, as were the drinks we had with our meal. We finally topped it off with a complimentary Olive Oil Cake. 🥳 The atmosphere and staff, including our waitress, Shaina, were amazing. All in all, it was a great experience, and I look forward to returning.

Josephine’s did not disappoint. The hostesses were incredibly sweet and welcoming and the whole place has a warm, cozy atmosphere with the perfect background music. Our server Joe was fantastic. He gave us plenty of time to decide on appetizers and entrees without making us feel rushed, which I really appreciate when going out to eat. It was happy hour so I ordered a daiquiri and their focaccia pizza to start.. both were great choices. For entrees we had the Bistecc and the Crab and shrimp Alfredo. Everything was packed with flavor and the portion sizes were filling and left enough room for dessert ;) For dessert I chose the olive oil cake and Joe suggested pairing it with the vanilla gelato and it was the perfect combination. Everything from the service to the food was wonderful. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend giving Josephine’s a try!

We always have a great time at Josephine. The food and drinks are always on point. I especially love the green velvet and the old fashioned both are consistently great. The carpaccio is a must try every time we go. Their pastas are stand out dishes with quality ingredients. And shoutout to Joe for being such a great server and always taking good care of us!

A group of friends and I recently celebrated a birthday at Josephine’s. Everything was wonderful and our server, Callan, made excellent cocktail and food recommendations. For myself, she recommended the Fig Bee’s Knees which was a great cocktail to pair with my dinner. She was prompt and attentive. All of us were so happy with the food and our experience. Callan recommended the tiramisu for dessert and it was a great way to cap the night. We loved all of it!

From the moment we sat down, our experience was elevated by our incredible server, Callan. She didn’t just take our order — she truly guided us through the menu with impressive knowledge and genuine enthusiasm. She could describe every dish and cocktail in detail, explain ingredients clearly, and even suggest thoughtful pairings that ended up being spot-on. You could tell she really understood the menu and took pride in it. What stood out most, though, was her hospitality. She was warm without being overbearing, attentive without hovering, and made us feel genuinely welcome the entire time. She anticipated needs before we even had to ask and handled everything with such grace and professionalism. It felt less like being served and more like being taken care of. Service like that turns a good meal into a memorable experience. We’ll absolutely be back — and we’ll definitely be asking for her section again!

We came in yesterday and had an absolutely amazing time! Our server, Caleigh, was extremely nice and helpful! She guided me through the menu and helped me pick out the best drinks and food for our table! Everything was delicious! Will absolutely be coming back! :)

C S

Only had drinks at the bar but the focaccia is supposed to be really good. The pasta is made fresh and the syrups at the bar are made by the bartenders. The drinks we had were really good. Definitely going back and next time will be to try the food

A taste of Little Italy in Avondale! My family and I ate here on a Friday night to celebrate my sisters graduation. We were very impressed with the fact that they hand wrote a congratulations card for my sis and left it on the table. It was a very sweet personal touch that she appreciated. The restaurant isn’t very large, however they have large booths that can accommodate bigger parties and they weren’t very busy for a Friday night. Our reservations were for 7pm, however our party arrived early and the restaurant was kind enough to seat us 30 mins early. While the table was large enough for our group, the chairs were terrible. Because we were there sitting for about 2 hours, we all felt sore after eating and getting up from the table. The chairs do not have any cushions, so I would recommend sitting in a booth if possible. Service: our server, Grace P, was great! She was very attentive to our party of 10 and made sure to explain the menu in full to us. She gave us recommendations and let us know that we could add protein to any dishes that do not come with it, which was great to know. She checked on us frequently throughout our meal and immediately brought us anything we needed. At the end of our meals, we told the server that we brought a cake to celebrate the graduate. Grace offered to cut and serve the cake for us as well as offered the graduate a free dessert. Grace was phenomenal. Food: our table order a variety of different pastas: spaghetti di Mare, rigatoni with shrimp, pinwheel lasagna, Cacio e Pepe, and bolognese. Everyone had a different opinion on the pasta dish they ordered, but overall the food wasn’t very impressive for the price. Most of the entree dishes will cost you $27+ in my opinion, nothing we ate was worth the price. I give the food an overall 6/10. The favorite meal from our group seemed to be the spaghetti di mare. Final thoughts: the menu was not exactly what we expected and most of our group struggled deciding what they wanted to order due to the limited entree options that we are typically use to seeing at an Italian restaurant. Because the service was so great, I think this restaurant is a solid 8/10 if you are looking for an upscale different Italian restaurant.

+6

Went here for a date night recently and honestly it was an okay experience. Our server was absolutely amazing but our food was underwhelming. I got the lasagna pinwheel and that was a solid dish (highly recommend) but my fiancé had the chicken and it wasn’t really enough food. We also got the sourdough as an appetizer which was also pretty tasty. The atmosphere was very loud, we sat in the very back, seating was very close together, it was hard to have intimate conversation. We will try sitting up front next visit.

We went to the cocktail class! And it was so amazingly fun and entertaining. Devon was our bartender/instructor and he was great! We met a great couple and we will definitely do this class again! Oh and the drinks were amazing! 10/10

My wife and I had dinner here on a Wednesday date night, trying a new restaurant. No issue with parking, no reservation needed on Wednesday. A good atmosphere for a date, no pressure staff, slower paced and relaxed service, but attentive if needed. Our seating was open and close, so others conversations did, distractingly at times, carry over a bit. The Pinwheel Lasagna is an absolute must, a unique dish! My wife had Shrimp and Crab Alfredo. Fantastic flavors! I was a little let down by the ceaser salad though, dressing just seemed sour to me. Great wines though, and my wife had an espresso martini that was top notch! All in all, a good experience, and I would be willing to recommend this restaurant to others.

Aiden was are greeter and server. His smile was warm and welcoming. He was engaged without being smothering. His recommendations were on point. The Benedict from their brunch menu was tasty. But, their take on Sausage Gravy 'n Biscuits was DELICIOUS. The three times cooked potatoes were amazing dipped in that gravy. The atmosphere was calm and peaceful. The read of menu was a little intimidating, (in my opinion), but the food made up for it. We'll be back.

The food and drinks are very good and well made. We ordered the Arancini, Caesar Salad, Focaccia, Lasagna, and Carbonara. My Carbonara was a little soupy for my taste, and they also don’t provide bread at the table. I’d put this place in its own category—somewhere you could eat often or visit for a special occasion. The servers seemed a bit understaffed or slightly inattentive, which would be my only complaint.

Kimberly Haywood

Aiden was are greeter and server. His smile was warm and welcoming. He was engaged without being smothering. His recommendations were on point. The Benedict from their brunch menu was tasty. But, their take on Sausage Gravy 'n Biscuits was DELICIOUS. The three times cooked potatoes were amazing dipped in that gravy. The atmosphere was calm and peaceful. The read of menu was a little intimidating, (in my opinion), but the food made up for it. We'll be back.

Matthew Connelly

My wife and I had dinner here on a Wednesday date night, trying a new restaurant. No issue with parking, no reservation needed on Wednesday. A good atmosphere for a date, no pressure staff, slower paced and relaxed service, but attentive if needed. Our seating was open and close, so others conversations did, distractingly at times, carry over a bit. The Pinwheel Lasagna is an absolute must, a unique dish! My wife had Shrimp and Crab Alfredo. Fantastic flavors! I was a little let down by the ceaser salad though, dressing just seemed sour to me. Great wines though, and my wife had an espresso martini that was top notch! All in all, a good experience, and I would be willing to recommend this restaurant to others.

Ryan Pavlus

The food and drinks are very good and well made. We ordered the Arancini, Caesar Salad, Focaccia, Lasagna, and Carbonara. My Carbonara was a little soupy for my taste, and they also don’t provide bread at the table. I’d put this place in its own category—somewhere you could eat often or visit for a special occasion. The servers seemed a bit understaffed or slightly inattentive, which would be my only complaint.

Way overrated don't waste your money on something so highly priced for food you could've went to Olive Garden or Carrabba's and got for half the price and at least been able to get salad and bread with it. You have to pay $10 to get bread with your pasta here, I don't understand Waiting for 30 minutes for my food I ordered to go and the only reason I got it was because I finally went up there and asked them. I had to tell them I ordered my food 30 minutes ago is it ready? Surprisingly within a minute here comes my food. I was told "oh it just got finished" which was a straight lie! My bread was not even warm mind you $10 bread for four pieces was not warm and my meal, which was mediocre nothing spectacular no extravagant flavor. Honestly, I could've got a bag meal and it probably tasted about the same was lukewarm so for it to be just ready And be lukewarm seems kind of fishy. I don't know how long my food would've sat back there until I said something before they actually brought my food. However it was not busy whatsoever there were people standing around talking doing nothing but meanwhile, my food sat in the back getting cold that I paid $50 for Bread and some pasta incredibly overrated. I would not waste my money I would go directly across the street to biscotti's much better restaurant. I waited a year before I tried this place. I've been wanting to try it for so long. I will never eat there again..

Erica Martin

Way overrated don't waste your money on something so highly priced for food you could've went to Olive Garden or Carrabba's and got for half the price and at least been able to get salad and bread with it. You have to pay $10 to get bread with your pasta here, I don't understand Waiting for 30 minutes for my food I ordered to go and the only reason I got it was because I finally went up there and asked them. I had to tell them I ordered my food 30 minutes ago is it ready? Surprisingly within a minute here comes my food. I was told "oh it just got finished" which was a straight lie! My bread was not even warm mind you $10 bread for four pieces was not warm and my meal, which was mediocre nothing spectacular no extravagant flavor. Honestly, I could've got a bag meal and it probably tasted about the same was lukewarm so for it to be just ready And be lukewarm seems kind of fishy. I don't know how long my food would've sat back there until I said something before they actually brought my food. However it was not busy whatsoever there were people standing around talking doing nothing but meanwhile, my food sat in the back getting cold that I paid $50 for Bread and some pasta incredibly overrated. I would not waste my money I would go directly across the street to biscotti's much better restaurant. I waited a year before I tried this place. I've been wanting to try it for so long. I will never eat there again..

Alexa McCoin

I think disappointed is the right word. Cute Italian restaurant for brunch. This is the only restaurant I’ve seen that serves Lambrusco which was delicious & the highlight of the day! However, our server was slow and forgetful (the restaurant was not busy, maybe 4 tables dining at a time) and did not tell my friends about the up-charge for the switch from vodka to tequila in an espresso martini. $26 dollars for EACH drink. The girls were astounded when they got their bill because the server never asked the type of tequila or explained the up-charge (they also ordered multiple so there were plenty of opportunities to tell us). Then the food… I got the white bean puree on sourdough which comes with a fried egg. I substituted for over easy and while it was edible it was not tasty, bland, and not visually appealing. I should have walked across the street to get a better meal for cheaper from southern grounds. Also the arugula was unbelievably peppery. I like spice and I love pepper but when I have clumps of pepper on each piece of arugula then I’m disappointed. Not worth the prices for what you get in my opinion. UPDATE: 7/16/25 Thank you to operations manager James for reaching out with his gracefulness handling the situation. We will definitely give Josephine another try.

I actually had a great first experience at Josephine which prompted me to come back with some girlfriends but unfortunately did not have the best time here the second time. I have never in my life gone to a restaraunt and been so blatantly food shamed. As 3 women in their mid 20s the last thing we need when going out to eat on a Friday night is a server making consistent comments on our food choices of the evening. Everytime she came to our table it was along the lines of “you don’t want to carb load” “you’re going to need a nap after all that pasta” “you’re really going for the carbs huh” “carb load made you tired” just to give a general gist of the energy she was putting off. In a world where eating disorders are commonly discussed you would think that’d it’d be common practice to not make your patrons feel guilty about their food choices or idk just encourage eating and enjoying? Perhaps will seem sensitive to some but just in my experience it came off quite foul and made our night uncomfortable as we felt judged for an order that wasn’t even outrageous 3 girls ordering 3 pastas … at a pasta restaurant 😂 then to be shocked we didn’t want dessert and of course to blame it once again on our carb loading like girl we just wanted to get away from you and your projecting sorry we didn’t order a salad! On top of that 2 out of the 3 pastas were lukewarm but that’s being nice they were kinda cold😭

I normally only share positive reviews but I'm hoping this helps Josephine in the quality control department. We drove over an hour to try this restaurant and are major foodies, so we were hoping it would be a new fun spot for us! The ambiance was cute and Instagrammy but that's about the only positive I found here. Service was meh, and the food was actually really, really bad. Caesar salad had almost no dressing, the "pizza rolls" were so greasy and lacked flavor, BUT I am glad we paid for the bread service because it was actually good. We held out hope that our pasta would make up for the lackluster start but somehow it got worse. I had the alfredo and it was so dry almost like it had been reheated, literally no sauce, and there were so many BURNT breadcrumbs on top that I could not taste anything else. My husband had the rigatoni which came out cold and had 0 flavor -- we both said we would have rather had sauce from a jar. He also had a chicken breast on the side and first bite he bit into something rock solid. We skipped dessert because we just wanted to get out of there. I think this place has potential if the cooks or servers actually cared about what's coming out of the kitchen, it was a busy Saturday but still no excuse for a $150 meal. Definitely will not be back.

All of the food here is either plain or doing too much. “Pizza rolls” are slop in an egg roll wrapper with an expired milk sauce, the driest Alfredo you’ll ever eat and the chicken piccata was sweet? No hint of lemon in all of that dish. That being said the service was wonderful and the restaurant was very nice I just wish they would focus more on the food they actually serve on their menu because everything else is a 10.

It is a beautiful setting for a night out. Unfortunately, the food and value simply don’t match the environment. ​We found the dishes to be incredibly bland and overpriced for what you actually get. I ordered the Rigatoni, and it arrived with almost no flavor at all. I actually had to ask the server for salt and pepper just to season the pasta myself so I could finish it. On top of the lack of seasoning, the portions are quite small, especially considering the high price point.

Hanna Pennington

I normally only share positive reviews but I'm hoping this helps Josephine in the quality control department. We drove over an hour to try this restaurant and are major foodies, so we were hoping it would be a new fun spot for us! The ambiance was cute and Instagrammy but that's about the only positive I found here. Service was meh, and the food was actually really, really bad. Caesar salad had almost no dressing, the "pizza rolls" were so greasy and lacked flavor, BUT I am glad we paid for the bread service because it was actually good. We held out hope that our pasta would make up for the lackluster start but somehow it got worse. I had the alfredo and it was so dry almost like it had been reheated, literally no sauce, and there were so many BURNT breadcrumbs on top that I could not taste anything else. My husband had the rigatoni which came out cold and had 0 flavor -- we both said we would have rather had sauce from a jar. He also had a chicken breast on the side and first bite he bit into something rock solid. We skipped dessert because we just wanted to get out of there. I think this place has potential if the cooks or servers actually cared about what's coming out of the kitchen, it was a busy Saturday but still no excuse for a $150 meal. Definitely will not be back.

Everything on the menu is weird or just bland! The pizza rolls appetizer was just bland egg rolls. The shrimp and crab pasta was so bland absolutely zero seasoning or flavor. I could not even taste any crab at all. It was also very expensive for food that I can make better at home. Items on the menu are also very strange. 10/10 will not be eating here again.