4.5
(796)
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4.0
(138)
4.5
(796)
•
4.0
(138)
$$$$affordable
Italian restaurant
Pizza restaurant
Accepts reservations
— Yes
We're not sure when there will be reservations open.
Phone
(352) 873-0223
Hours
SuSunday: Closed
MoMonday: 11:00 AM–8:30 PM
TuTuesday: 11:00 AM–8:30 PM
WeWednesday: 11:00 AM–8:30 PM
ThThursday: 11:00 AM–8:30 PM
FrFriday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
SaSaturday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
8602 SW State Rd 200, Ocala, FL 34481, USA
Sunday: Closed
SuMoTuWeThFrSaShow times
SuSunday: Closed
MoMonday: 11:00 AM–8:30 PM
TuTuesday: 11:00 AM–8:30 PM
WeWednesday: 11:00 AM–8:30 PM
ThThursday: 11:00 AM–8:30 PM
FrFriday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
SaSaturday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
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People typically spend 15 min here
(352) 873-0223
About
Little Joey's Pizza & Italian Restaurant is a cozy establishment with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff is friendly, caring, and creates a welcoming environment for all visitors. The waiter is charming and ensures that customers feel right at home from the moment they step in. The menu offers a variety of delicious options, including a small vegetable pizza topped with eggplant and an exquisite salmon dish served with garlic-infused Angel hair pasta.
Why you should go
- Authentic and delicious Italian food
- Freshly made pasta
- Variety of tasty dishes like garlic knots, white pizza with bacon and onion, chef's salad
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I visited Little Joey's when I was little, almost 20 years ago with my late grandmother. It was her favorite restaurant in town. I was traveling through today and made sure to stop in for lunch. They make their own pasta fresh and the meat sauce was great as well. Fried mushrooms were good and the batter actually stays on instead of crumbling off like others' often does. Definitely worth the side trip. :)
Authentic and good. The crust had a great consistency and taste. Their sauce was tomatoey and there was enough of it.
I have given them high marks before but I don't know what happened. Ordered the veal parm and the linguini pescatore to go. First off the to go containers were metal and plastic. If you sit hot metal on plastic then the lower dish top melts. The seafood in the pescatore was rubbery and old. We had ro toss it in the trash with fear of getting sick. And look at the salad..4 pieces of lettuce one cucumber and 1 slice of tomato. Did the quality drop because you have more patrons? Something is different. If you look at my other review my experience was way better. I think I will have to look elsewhere for carryout. Both dishes were subpar.
I visited Little Joey's when I was little, almost 20 years ago with my late grandmother. It was her favorite restaurant in town. I was traveling through today and made sure to stop in for lunch. They make their own pasta fresh and the meat sauce was great as well. Fried mushrooms were good and the batter actually stays on instead of crumbling off like others' often does. Definitely worth the side trip. :)
Authentic and good. The crust had a great consistency and taste. Their sauce was tomatoey and there was enough of it.
I have given them high marks before but I don't know what happened. Ordered the veal parm and the linguini pescatore to go. First off the to go containers were metal and plastic. If you sit hot metal on plastic then the lower dish top melts. The seafood in the pescatore was rubbery and old. We had ro toss it in the trash with fear of getting sick. And look at the salad..4 pieces of lettuce one cucumber and 1 slice of tomato. Did the quality drop because you have more patrons? Something is different. If you look at my other review my experience was way better. I think I will have to look elsewhere for carryout. Both dishes were subpar.
We gathered reviews from Google and Tripadvisor, and summarized helpful tips as well as commonly mentioned things others might find useful.
- Try their fresh pasta dishes for an authentic taste of Italy.
- Don't miss out on the garlic knots or the unique white pizza with bacon and onion.
- If you're in the mood for something lighter but still flavorful, go for the chef's salad.
- Consider sharing dishes as portions are generous.
Reviews
Little Joey's Pizza & Italian Restaurant is a beloved spot with authentic and delicious Italian food. Reviewers praise the fresh pasta, meat sauce, fried mushrooms, garlic knots, white pizza with bacon and onion, chef's salad, veal parmigiana, linguini pescatore (though some had mixed experiences), and generous portions. The welcoming staff and cozy atmosphere make diners feel at home. Customers appreciate the reasonable prices and friendly service at this gem of a restaurant.
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I visited Little Joey's when I was little, almost 20 years ago with my late grandmother. It was her favorite restaurant in town. I was traveling through today and made sure to stop in for lunch. They make their own pasta fresh and the meat sauce was great as well. Fried mushrooms were good and the batter actually stays on instead of crumbling off like others' often does. Definitely worth the side trip. :)
Authentic and good. The crust had a great consistency and taste. Their sauce was tomatoey and there was enough of it.
I have given them high marks before but I don't know what happened. Ordered the veal parm and the linguini pescatore to go. First off the to go containers were metal and plastic. If you sit hot metal on plastic then the lower dish top melts. The seafood in the pescatore was rubbery and old. We had ro toss it in the trash with fear of getting sick. And look at the salad..4 pieces of lettuce one cucumber and 1 slice of tomato. Did the quality drop because you have more patrons? Something is different. If you look at my other review my experience was way better. I think I will have to look elsewhere for carryout. Both dishes were subpar.
Homey healthy caring welcoming staff and charming waiter. We Just felt at home right away. shared a small vegetable pizza with eggplant. Then Had salmon that was terrific with garlic & oil Angel hair pasta. Couldn’t resist topping meal off with zeppoles covered in powered sugar. I rarely get dessert but can’t resist xepolle. Meal accompanied by two glasses of red wine. Restaurant was recommended by a local . We were visiting from out of town.
I came back to Ocala after 10 years and this restaurant still amazing as always. Alfredo tortellini is my favorite. You know it's going to be authentic Italian when they speak Italian. I recommend this place.
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