Martin's Italian

We went based on a post from a friend. Ill share the great stuff first then Ill mention an area for an improvement. Service by staff Outstaning! Greeted by the bar tender outside awesome! Young lady opens door for us fab! Seated quickly yay! And whoo hoo great meat balls. Our server knew his stuff when it came to the vino. The photo my friend shared the night before of her meal was stunning. Pork chop, thick juicy bone in. I could not wait to go. I get mine ... not thick, no bone, end cut of loin. With a thin scraping of mash potato. I did eat it it was ok. Here comes the opportunity for growth. I asked why mine was different. A manager came out to explain that the pork loin they get does not have bones at the end. Only the middle pieces. They should be consistent. My thought: keep plating consistent so customers get the same thing and dont feel let down. Only in the middle, he said. I was not born yesterday. My thought was they should have given me the first cut with a bone then problem solved. I did not say that. The manager said you want a bone I'll get you one. I said I'm good, my dog wont eat it anyway. He says next time your here I'll get you a bone. He missed the mark. What makes him think i'll go back. I will finish on a positive note, my husband did like his meal. The truth is things happen all the time working in the food industry can be difficult for the staff and customer. Being consistent is key. You never know who is going to sit at the table. Ive been there. It just would have been nice to have the same beautiful plate as my friend had the first time.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently visited Martin’s Italian Restaurant in Oldsmar (right here near my Stop Touch Laser Hair Removal business) and had a wonderful experience. We arrived around 6:30–6:45 PM and, although the place was packed and we didn’t have a reservation, we were seated promptly at a high top next to some friends. Our server was incredibly sweet and attentive throughout the evening. We initially ordered the artichoke appetizer, but unfortunately, it wasn’t available. We then shared a Caesar salad, which was decent—more of a vinaigrette dressing than the traditional creamy Caesar. The cocktails were definitely the highlight; we tried three different ones, and each was delicious. I started with the crab with gnocchi, but it just wasn’t my favorite. Thankfully, our server noticed and kindly swapped it out for the grilled shrimp with lemon pepper linguine, which was absolutely delicious. We ended our meal with a delightful carrot almond dessert. Overall, a fantastic dining experience with impeccable service. I’ll definitely be back to explore more of their menu!

From the greeting at the front door to the tiramisu…the experience at Martin’s is exceptional! The meatballs have a genuine Italian flavor, with a savory blend of sauce and spices. If you are wanting a filet or an authentic pasta dish I recommend Martin’s 100%!

Such a fantastic evening with my Bestie at Martin’s Italian in #oldsmarfl Wonderful addition to the Pinellas food scene. And Deliciosa! We really enjoyed the Crispy Eggplant appetizer, yummy cocktail, fantastic service (our awesome and knowledgeable server Jackie rocks and really made the experience even more fun). And Chef Michael “Butta” Michael Buttacavoli (formerly of Cena in a Tampa) is very cool and down to earth. So glad you beat Bobby Flay at the meatball sandwich challenge. Thank you for coming over to our side of the bridge. Great experience and we’ll be back

What a find! Delicious thoughtfully prepared dishes- it was late, we were hungry... Took a chance... What a great idea this was! Michael, the chef here at Martin's is a rockstar at curating a fantastic menu with traditional Italian, and dishes with fun twists! We had to try the artichokes... Oh my, highly recommend! What a fabulous flavor profile... Slightly crispy, perfect amount of tender inside, and seasoned with love! So yummy... We also tried the eggplant - oh my just goodness... Did you know it could taste like this?! We didn't. Do try it. Crispy crunch outside and again, perfect tenderness inside! And the creamy tomato sauce for dipping... Wow. I had the pasta primavera- with an amazing pesto... My honey had the linguini with clams .. so so yummy .. we even tried desserts - had to take it home, but... Wow wee... The tiramisu was such a fun twist on the original... And the lemon blueberry bread pudding was a huge hit... The dance of sweet and tart was delightful! So happy we took a chance!! Highly recommend!

We had a wonderful dinner experience this even. Our waitress Sabrina was excellent very knowledgeable and friendly. The appetizers and meals were delicious very flavorful and a nice portion. Nice atmosphere and they have Happy Hour till 7 pm plus some drink and dinner specials. Our desserts were good but a little different than what we expected. If your in Oldsmar give them a try. Pricing also reasonable!

We made a reservation which is a good idea! The place gets busy and I can see why. This was our first visit after trying several times (always busy). I’m not complaining, but it says something when everyone wants to eat there! Our server was Trevor and he was great, explaining the menu and providing recommendations. They brought out focaccia bread with oil. It had balsamic vinegar under the oil which was a nice tasty touch. We shared a Caesar salad to start. The dressing was unique and delicious. I had the salmon and really enjoyed it. Everything had a little extra something that boosted the flavor. The wife had carbonara and really liked it. For the flavors and service (Trevor), we were pleasantly surprised at the bill…very reasonable. We will definitely return. Give it a try.