Tifeo Italian Tavern
| Address: | 1307 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303, USA |
| Phone: | +1 850-577-1231 |
| Site: | tifeotlh.com |
| Rating: | 3.9 |
| Working: | 5–10PM 5–10PM 5–10PM 5–10PM 5–10PM 5–10PM 5–10PM |
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Artie White
My wife and I decided to go on a date to Joe Mamas since it seemed to be a little bit more upscale than other pizza places in town. We were seated quickly and ordered an appetizer, a salad, and a pizza to share and a glass of wine each. While we were eating the appetizer, we heard several kids (five or six kids) jumping around and yelling in the corner of the restaurant. This was a little annoying, but we thought it would stop and that the parents were probably done with their meal and about to leave. As we were eating the salad, the kids started running and racing each other in front of the bar, right next to our table. When the pizza arrived, we asked the waitress if the children belonged to somebody who worked there and why they were running around disturbing people eating at the restaurant. The waitress agreed that the children were being very loud and disturbing. I asked the waitress if I could talk to a manager. When the manager arrived, I asked if he would do something about the children. He agreed that they were being very loud and were annoying others in the restaurant, but they we could not go and talk to their parents about it. We asked for the check and left immediately. It has been six months since this evening and my wife and I still talk about what a bad experience it was and how we would not go back. We equate eating there to going to Chuck-E-Cheese. Other than the misbehaving children and the unwillingness to the staff to do something to address a problem that is obviously disturbing multiple people in the restaurant, the food was fairly good but not worth the higher prices you pay there compared to other pizza places in town. If you are craving pizza, I would recommend finding a different restaurant.
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A Private User
We had a great experience and would venture to guess most people do. Im only leaving this review because of the absurd reviews that have been left that were negative. We called ahead with questions and they answered quickly, friendly and intelligently. We were greeted promptly. Our server was very attentive. The food was great - exactly what we hoped it would be and exactly what their website describes. If you do not understand and appreciate their pizza then you may think its overpriced, but its not. There were no screaming children while I was there and though I agree it is hard to cope with, there is little the establishment can do about it. The acoustics dont do much to deaden the noise but its typical bar noise. I dont see that as a big deal. If you like quality wines and beers they can satisfy you there too. An interesting wine tasting offering is on Tuesdays. They have two locations. I say go!
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Gary Weldy
I tried out Joe Mamas based off the name to be honest with you. But when you go in, the name doesnt match the atmosphere at all. I was thinking of something laid back and fun, but its very clean and upscale looking - not that I have an issue with that, but I just wasnt expecting it and felt a bit out of place in shorts and a tshirt. Also, once I sat down, I waited a good 10 minutes before anyone even came over to ask what I wanted to drink. I was about to leave when they came over, so that scored them pretty low. I also didnt think the pizza was that great. Its not bad or anything, but for the price, its not worth it in my opinion. Overall, not a horrible experience, but I do think its overpriced and I think the name is a bit misleading; Joe Mama, which sounds like Yo Mama doesnt sound as serious as the inside of the place is.
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Taylor Murphy
I discovered some interesting business practices that occur at Joe Mamas when I arrived to order take-out in person because I couldnt get through on the phone. After asking about the process of take-out there, I was told, “I just don’t answer the phone. We’re usually full. So I don’t answer it.” And after asking, “why?” I was told, “Because I don’t.” Then after suggesting that they should answer the phone, but say they aren’t doing pick up, this nice employee named Devon told me, “I don’t have time.” After inquiring why she didn’t have time tonight (the place was empty) she said, “It’s always different how packed we get.” But since the place was empty, I told her that that doesn’t explain why she doesn’t answer the phone on light nights, and Devon said “I have to go to work” and then she stood in the corner.
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Christy Salomon
We ordered a small pizza, the house bread and a pasta dish. The pizza was good, bread was good but the pasta was lacking. For $14 at an Italian restaurant I would have expected at least twice as much. Not only was it pretty dry, but barely had any red sauce at all. Pretty much just seasoned meat and a few noodles. It was good flavor, but when the waiter brought it all I could do was stare at how small it was. Seriously like a childs portion. I feel like they have a lot of nerve charging $14 dollars for that with no salad or side. The house bread, you pay for, is at least worth it. Im not saying dont go, but we wont be back.
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William Maxey
Save your money and get a pizza from Publix instead! They advertise wood baked, really, never heard of a microwave that wood bakedI got there and ordered two pizzas for take out. There was a couple seated at the bar with me who ordered theirs right when I got there. I ordered a drink thinking I would have plenty of time to finish it before my pizzas came. I got my pizzas before I finished half my drink and before the couple got theirs. Literally under 10 mins. Thats called a re-heated pizza al la "wood baked" microwave! Save your $ and get a much better pizza from the freezer at Publix.
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Mary-Faith Pittman
Worst dining experience that Ive had in Tallahassee. Our server barely came to our table. The hostess took our menus away from us before we ordered because they "ran out of menus". When we got our food it looked like trash. Ive literally had frozen italian that tasted better than this food. It is grossly overpriced for the poor quality. We also had to wait 20 minutes to ask for our checks because the server just didnt come back to our table. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Fazolis has better Italian than Tifeo Italian Tavern.
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Erin Towey
We moved to Tallahassee a few months ago and Joe Mamas is by far the best dining experience weve had thus far. The service was fantastic. We had the house salad for two that was tossed at our table and had a fabulous dressing. We got the Il Calabrese pizza with salami,onions, peppers, and scallions. It was delicious! We each had a drink and the bill was only $50. Everyone was friendly and the atmosphere was great. We will definitely be back!
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Take A Hike
Our family LOVES to eat at Joe Mamas. Weve always had excellent meals and service. We CRAVE their pizza. The salads, chowder and bread are also excellent! The place is usually PACKED and thats because their food is excellent. I was actually shocked at some of the bad reviews because our experiences have always been great. The only down side is it is pricey. So for us its a once or twice a month treat rather than a place we go each week.
