Pomodoro Cafe: A Culinary Gem in Gainesville, FL

We chose Pomodoro cafe for our son’s wedding rehearsal dinner . He wanted casual and we wanted Italian as his fiancée family are of Italian heritage. We do not live in Gainesville so only knew this restaurant for previously having eaten there passing through on our way north on i75 . I can’t say enough great things or express to the reader how great an experience Pomodoro provided . The food was excellent, Carmine allowed us access to the private area in plenty of time to decorate and arrange to our liking . Pomodoro provided two servers Ivy and Dalton who were excellent….attentive and accommodating . We chose several dishes from the extensive main menu for our guests and we had starters ,salads ,soup ,bread ,beer ,wine ,soft drinks etc . The price was very reasonable with no additional charge for the private dinning area .The restaurant and bathrooms were clean and well supplied .The atmosphere was relaxing with soft music playing at perfect background pitch allowing easy conversation . Overall we are very satisfied and happy with the staff and management of Pomodoro cafe and would highly recommend Carmine ,his restaurant and staff for any private event you are planning to host . Thank you again Pomodoro Cafe for a memorable rehearsal dinner .

We stopped in during our visit to Gainesville. The restaurant is located in a shopping center with easy access and plenty of parking. The restaurant was busy when we arrived but we got seated very quickly. We had a few drinks and ordered the Mamma Lasagna and the Salmon E. Gathering. Both meals came with soup or salad and we selected the Chicken Tortilla soup and Salad and a side of lobster Mac & Cheese. Both meals were delicious and full of flavor. The Mac and Cheese was delicious and nice and creamy. Overall, we had a great dinning experience.

It was a lucky find on our drive to south Florida. Never expected such an amazing place not far off the highway. The flavor profile is amazing the menu is amazing. I would definitely say true Italian flavors. Appetizers great main course and dessert were all stunning. Also great service. Highly recommend if having an Italian craving or just want some good food.

We have been getting takeout pizzas from pomadro For years, we ate here in the restaurant years ago.Boy, were we missing really good food!! Pomodoro has now gone to top of my list as my number one italian spot in gainesville!! Everything from the service from our amazing server Lock, yes that is her name..lol. To the appetizer, the bread that they bring out was hot, with some amazing drizzle reduction sauce.They give you with the bread. And my chef special, the sea bass was amazing.We definitely will become back more to sit in.Not just order pizza for carry out anymore And the owner originally had a pizza place in my hometown back in connecticut in my mall and that's why I love their pizza so much!! You get that feel of italy all over the wall in the restaurant.They're a beautiful artwork on every wall.

Cute little cafe with a delightful atmosphere. Portobello fries were amazing! Highly recommend those as a starter. The entrees were good too, but nothing super special. Overall nice experience and will return again.

Nice little pizza Italian place easy to get to off interstate and the food was great and I am not a pizza eater and I will recommend their pizza.

Delicious, freshly made food. We had an abnormal wait time because we came the night of Santa Fe's graduation. Will come back when it's not so busy!

We went there with a group of 10, after my Sister’s Memorial Service. It could have been a somber occasion but my sister was the life of every event so we laughed, cried & enjoyed the great food, and we had a huge dessert, 2 can share. Service was excellent. They take Reservations.