Original Flavor 1889

This place was so yummy! Brittany was my server and she was also super friendly, had great recommendations and quick! I loved the hot honey pizza, was so yummy! Can’t wait to come back for more! And yes I ate the whole pizza by myself LOL

This little restaurant is nestled off of central and gives you that Italian craving you may be looking for. Visiting from out of town my family and I stopped by this great establishment and we had Brittinie, a bubbly NJ transplant. She was able to recommend several things on the menu and her selection hit the spot. We ordered the calamari, prosciutto to start and then Fresca salad, Gnocchi with vodka sauce and original Margherita. The pizza made from an imported Italian pizza oven had an amazing sauce and great flavor. If you want a great Italian stop by and see if you get Britt as your server. You won't regret it.

Stopped in with Kris on Friday night after first Friday. Bartender Brandon was terrific. Very helpful and friendly. I had the pizza and Kris had the Eggplant. Food was fantastic. Deserts looked really good but we didn’t have any this time. Atmosphere was great. Very clean and inviting. We will definitely return.

We had a most delicious meal at this restaurant . We were bowled over with the scrumptious bread. I recommend dipping it in the oil on the table. When the pizza came out of the kitchen and we tasted it, we immediately ordered another pie to go , and 3 loaves of their bread. (Focaccia) We ordered a white pizza with ricotta clouds and pesto (The Bianca). It looked as good as it tasted. It reminded me of the pizza in Napoli, Italy. Christina was a wonderful server and Alex, the pizza chef came to our table and told us all about the pie crust and the bread. I highly recommend 'Original Flavor 1889 Pizza and Wine Bar' on Central Ave in St Pete's.

I came to this restaurant today to enjoy a nice pizza, and it truly exceeded my expectations—it was absolutely delicious, and I was very happy with it. However, I’d like to share a small note. I noticed that the server attending my table was quite attentive to the other tables—asking if everything was okay, offering dessert, and generally showing care. Unfortunately, I didn’t receive the same attention. The only thing I was asked was whether I wanted a box for my pizza :) I’m Asian as well, and experiencing this kind of attitude from someone who’s also Asian made me feel a little sad. Of course, I understand that you might have been having a tough day, and I’m empathetic to that. Still, I would have appreciated being treated with the same kindness and attention shown to the other guests. It was a bit disappointing, and I don’t think I’ll be coming back. That said, thank you again for the delicious pizza and your effort.

Great local spot! The pizza was outstanding, with excellent leoparding on the crust…crispy and perfectly baked. The chicken dish had great flavor and was nicely sauced, though the chicken itself was a bit dry, which was unexpected given the coating. Overall, a solid experience and definitely worth a visit.

we were outside and peeked at the menu! Miguel raved about how much we would love the food here and he made some great recommendations for my daughter’s current diet of what to order to keep her on track with her goals! I on the other hand am on vacation and have heart eyes for this pistachio pizza! I did ask for it without the ham! It was so delicious and I have some leftovers for later! We really enjoyed eating her, lovely space and delicious food, quick service. Miguel really made this dining experience! He’s very attuned, kind, quick witted and a great server! Thank you again! Definitely try the pizza pasta and meatballs here! The food is next level!

Visited St. Petersburg today - and wanted to try an Italian restaurant - found this place recommended on social media and I’m so glad our family came! The food was delicious, the drinks were good, and even my picky toddler ate! Thank you so much to Brittanie for a wonderful experience!

The food is amazing here and the service is awesome. You get so much attention, you just feel like you're part of the family. Great beer and surprisingly authentic Italian food with a great atmosphere! It's not one of those places you would normally walk by and say wow that place looks great, but it is!

Disappointing! Coming from someone who is used to NY and Chicago Italian food, this was not good at all. I did expect more due to all the positive reviews but unfortunately, it did not deliver on anything. For starters, they serve COLD bread, that should have the main signal to start. The chicken with the chicken parm was way overcooked and tasted old and stale. The pasta was overcooked and not great. The sauces seemed like they been sitting out for while and lumped on top, we ordered both their marinara sauce and "vodka sauce" (worst one). The server was nice, so I can't knock the service, but overall this is not a place I can recommend for good Italian food. Wasted money.

This place was good. The pizza was awesome (I got the hot honey Burrata) - coal fired oven crust. The sauce was excellent. Sat at the bar and had a GIANT Peroni lol. The bread they bring out was good - paired with a selection of different oils to use on it. The atmosphere is a little stiff. Besides that the food was awesome and service good.

The service, food, and atmosphere are absolutely perfect if you're looking for authentic Italian food and vibes! Charis was our bartender and she was attentive, great recommendations, and phenomenal service! The restaurant is chic, very clean and definitely a good vibe for lunch and dinner. The pizza was some of the best we've had in St Pete, light and airy, and full of flavor. Added to one of our local favorites !!!

Creative menu items, great atmosphere, delicious food, and beautiful presentation! Service was excellent also.

Lovely. Food is spectacular and the place is classy. Closest to authentic Italian food. Bring all of your nut-job Italian friends here- they'll be singing like Pavarotti by the time they finish their food.

Great service and atmosphere. Chicken parmigiana-- It needed a little more sauce but overall it was delicious with crispy, flavorful chicken and pasta that was cooked well. Cannoli-- Perfectly made. It had just the right amount of chocolate. The cream was fluffy & sweet inside a crispy shell.

Went for lunch & food was amazing! Ordered the panini with Prosciutto and Arugula. Husband ordered the Ravioli with Vodka sauce. Service was great and prices were fair. Definitely will be back for dinner!

All of it is good and highly recommended! Finally, another establishment that knows how to properly cook a Neapolitan wood fired pizza. Dough was right thickness and cooked properly, not too doughy not too crispy, with just right amount of air in crust and generous portions of toppings with real ingredients. Great ambiance inside and outside and decent prices for wines and beers. You cannot go wrong with 1889 if you're looking for Italian downtown St Pete's! Bravi!

I recommend for pizza and Italian in St. Pete. Great food and service. Christina was awesome!!!

What a cool pizza place in downtown Saint Pete. It's definitely a great attention grabber that's for sure. Our server was amazing. She was super friendly, very passionate personality. The ambiance felt extremely inviting. Now let's get to the food! I order the margherita pizza and my wife orders the pasta. Both dishes were very well presented. At first glance they looked 10/10. As I tried the pizza I noticed the dough was uneven. It was almost paper thin towards the middle. Even when you folded the pizza all the cheese sauce was slipping off. The flavor was good but only when it was warm. After it started cooling down you can taste more is a sour taste to it. The pasta was a huge portion, could easily feed two people. Same with the pasta, while it was hot/warm it was good but as it begins to cool the flavor of the sauce dramatically changes.

Love love love! The best pizza in st Pete! Attention gluten allergy people: this is The thinnest pizza! With amazing toppings! So low gluten and they use flour from italy that's good for you! I get the pistachio pizza and my boyfriend gets the friarello sub the broccoli for onions. Sweet attentive cool staff & amazing chefs! ‍ They use organic and local greens. All high quality fresh ingredients!!

Looking for pizza that's as close to Italy as you'll get? Go here. Decent wine list too!

WOW - we had an excellent meal here! Great selection of drinks, very helpful and friendly service and wonderful ambiance. The pizzas are delicious, as are the pastas. I especially enjoyed the gnocchi alfredo! Would absolutely come back and hope to do so very soon :)

Stumbled upon this place after leaving a restaurant close by that I was underwhelmed by the menu, so we went walking. Perfect dinner for a casual night out. Our initial greeting by the host was welcoming and our server was equally pleasant. We tried the calamari and shrimp appetizer and it was cooked perfectly. Our pizzas were also delicious. We will be back!

The cheese pizza tasted great. We also ordered the signature pretzel appetizer which you should try. I loved that there was a happy hour menu with reasonable prices. The service was excellent. There was music but it was not very loud. Nice place for a date night or to bring your family.

The Big Deal: they use top quality, non-GMO ingredients from Italy. I practiced alternative medicine in NYC for 16 years, and know from my many European patients that they can eat dairy and wheat in Europe (genetically modifying food is ILLEGAL in the EU, thank goodness!), but couldn't eat either dairy or milk when they were in the U.S. We had a patisserie near us in the West Village whose pastry chef won international awards for his pastries! He told us that the secret was using French flour because it hasn't been genetically modified, so the gluten content is different, and much lower. I never got symptoms after eating his pastries. Well, this Italian restaurant uses flour from Napoli, so people sensitive to wheat can usually digest European flour just fine! Both my husband and I find we can eat European flour with no problems. What a blessing!! [WARNING -- Those with celiac disease CANNOT eat this food as it still contains gluten. They can have NONE AT ALL!] Thank you, Original Flavor 1889 for making your Italian food with flour from Napoli! Bravissimo!

Food was terrible. Literally the worst Italian food I have ever had. The pizza was dripping water. The manager blamed it on the burrata. I've had burrata pizzas before and they don't drip. He remade a normal pizza and it was not burrata and was still dripping literal water. The caprese was thin slices mozzarella was half cut grape tomatoes. I don't know how they are open. The service was not good and the server did not know the prices on the menu. We just got a check with up charges and a "thanks for telling me." I would stay far away.

We come here all the time and absolutely love it! The food is consistently amazing, and the service is always top-notch. Honestly, I'm not sure why there are any reviews that aren't five stars--this place is fantastic. And whatever you do, don't skip the limoncello cake--it's a must-try!

Food and service incredible!! One of the best pizzas I've had outside of Naples. My husband and I will be back on our next trip to St Petersburg!

What a gem of an Italian restaurant on Central Avenue! We tried Original Flavor 1889 after my husband noticed it when visiting a nearby watch shop, checked out the positive reviews & suggested we try it out on a Sunday afternoon. He definitely scored points on this find! The atmosphere was fantastic, with the most pleasant music and a trendy vibe, and our server, Khawla, couldn't have been more friendly & knowledgeable. We loved her and she made a pleasant first-time experience even better. (Give that girl a raise!) The Margherita pizza was as delicious as described in other reviews (the fluffy crust is just incredible), our Caesar salad was surprisingly fresh and the dessert was very good. We will definitely be back and will try another variety of pizza and the tiramisu. Highly recommend!!

This is one of our favorite places in St. Pete. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. We are very impressed with the freshness of the food and the fact that they use durum wheat to make their pasta and pizza dough. I want to give a special shout out to the bartender Brandon. He always makes our experience incredible.

Absolutely best margarita pizza that I have tased outside of Italy. This is the absolute real deal. My first visit but I definitely will be returning for this and to try more *Pro tip: They have a lunch special on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between noon and 4pm, the Margarita pizza for only $10. This is the same pizza that they sell for $17 the rest of the time. That's a great deal and I will return for this most definitely.

Not gonna lie, this place was okay. Food was not the best, but mediocre. Service though was really nice. The staff were able to accommodate us in a different table/seating. The inside can get a little too compact. Calamari was also good, crispy and tender. The fish sticks on the other hand were a bit undercooked on the inside but well done on the outside. The Baked pasta was okay, it was too sweet for a pasta and so as the lasagna. Lasagna looked a bit sad when they served it to us. Baked Pasta was a good portion but it just tasted like something you can make at home with a Rao Sauce and bake it and put it in the oven o.o bread they give as a starter was cold and bit hard. Wish it was warmer and fresh.

I don't use the term 'hidden gem' often but that is this place. I try to follow new spots in DTSP but this one we found by just driving by. So glad we did! There is no other pizza downtown like this and IMO not as good. The outside crust is so light and the taste of the bread so delicious. Really on a level all alone. We had the Diavola and San Daniele. One with a red sauce and spicy and the other with a white sauce and prosciutto. Both were so good. The spice on mine was really nice. It will sneak up on you. Everyone is so friendly. Renee our server was super nice. Awesome personality and very friendly. Can't wait to come back to try something else but it will be hard to not get the Diavola again.

If you are looking for amazing authentic pizza that is gourmet and not greasy runnnn to Original Flavor 1889 in St. Pete right nowww! This was our first visit and we stopped in for lunch. Our server said they have only been open for about 5 months, but they have their food and service down to a science! We were shown photos of all of the items the server recommended on a tablet, which was actually incredibly helpful when trying to decide what to order. We each got a pizza and shared! We had the Pistachio pizza and the White Mushroom pizza! OMG absolutely phenomenal pizzas! My husband doesn't usually like pistachios, or veggies of any kind, and he absolutely devoured all of his slices and said they are the best pizzas he's ever had! We will absolutely be back for more!! They do have dishes other than pizza that we need to go back to try as well!

Born and raised in Milan Italy, this is great authentic Napoletan pizza. Great outdoor and indoor dining options

With all the rave reviews, I was expecting something pretty spectacular, and left slightly disappointed. It was a busy Saturday night and our waiter was great, but he had tables all over the place, so at one point I had to get up and go to the bar for salt and pepper. It's a pizza place, so I definitely don't mind and this is not why I'm giving it 3 stars. We started with the fried calamari and shrimp, which I chose over the charcuterie board. When it arrived, it looked perfect. Lightly fried, and not heavily battered. But it was tasteless - hence the salt and pepper. It was served with a sweet chili sauce and my husband and I agree that there was no need to get fancy here. A standard marinara would do and that's what we asked for. I had the Linguine Vongole, which was quite good. The tiny clams were delicious. However, I think the one at Gratzzi is better, as well as one I make at home based off a Thomas Keller recipe. The pizza, which is all the rave, we expected to be phenomenal. The dough, which is fermented, was tasty, but the pizza was soggy - like the oven wasn't hot enough or they didn't cook it long enough. We make our own fermented pizza dough at home with a sourdough starter, and our oven does not get to 700 degrees, but our version is crispier. Also, we've had pizza in Naples, and this version did not come close to that. It could have been an off night, but with so many other places to try, it will be a while before we are back.

It's very hard to please 6 people but they did it. Our server Nicolas was well informed and fun to talk to. We were going to share everything and started out with 3 pizzas each cut into 6 slices so we all got a chance to sample each one. I'll just say it once - all of them were delicious - from the Diavola (San Mariano sauce - Fiordilatte - Spicy salami) to the unusual Pistachio and the San Daniele with prosciutto, all were very good in their own way. After taking pictures of the pizzas the rest of the time I was too busy eating the Pastas. From the Manicotti, to the Gnocchi Cinque Terre to the Pasta All Forno, again they were delicious. 2 shared Cannoli finished the dinner. With 3 drinks and a Burrata cheese that we had as an appetizer everyone was more than satisfied and said they would definitely return.

Authentic Neapolitan cuisine! Great food, casual atmosphere, good service. Authentic Neapolitan style pizza. Best eggplant appetizer I've ever had!! Not the breaded and cheese kind you typically get at a lot of places, thinly grilled - delicious!!

The best pizza. Love it The place is very nice and the service. Try pistachio pizza, it's delicious

New restaurant in downtown St Pete and hands down one of the best pizza AND pasta. I sat at the bar and literally everyone that works there is from Italy and has an accent. That's when you know it's legit and authentic. From the pasta and pizza, everything is freshly made and the pizza is contemporary Neapolitan style. I definitely will come back to try the other pasta and pizza dishes! What I ordered: - Caprese: Fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, oregano, basil - Fried Calamari: Batter-fried until golden brow (it was okay) - Gnocci Partenopei: Parmigiano, basil - Tartufata: Fiordilatte DOP arugula, coppa, Burrata, truffle (must get!!)

Finally got to try this new downtown restaurants Located on central ave it has metered parking in front. Food; ordered calamari and shrimp (they were out of shrimp) the batter was excellent. I would definitely get it again hopefully they have shrimp next time. I also really enjoyed the charcuterie board. You can order a large or small portion. 4 cheeses and 4 meats. My favorite of the cheeses parmigiana and favorite meat the mortadella. Comes with fig spread,pickled eggplant, nuts. Served with bread. Both items were great!

This place is such a beautiful place inside and also an Amazing environment. The Food to die for. I've try one too many dishes already, fav: summer pizza,white mushrooms, pistachio pizza appetizer fav: Meats and cheese, calamari and shrimp and the Buratta Entrees fav: anything seafood,and the lasagna, also Gnocchi pesto Dessert fav: of course **Tiramisu ** and the pistachio dessert. We all have different tastes, but for sure you will find your favorite. Don't forget to relax with a nice Glass of wine or refresh with a Lg Draft Beer.

One of the best pizzas we've had! They must put crack in the dough or something! The ranch was perfect too. We ordered bolognese gnocci and it was amazing. We'll come back for sure!

Julio provided impeccable service for dinner two nights in a row. Food was fresh, tasty, plentiful and extremely fresh. Best pizza, lasagna and parmigiana in St Pete! Don't hesitate to try it!!!!!

Good service, good portions. Great service. Great wine selection. Pasta bolognese was great

Love this place!!! Excellent Service, Food, Ambiance & Location!!! While wandering downtown St Pete we came across this lovely place with tables outside & the food looked delicious so we decided to try it. Our server, Lidia, was such a sweetheart, very personable, attentive and made certain that the chef was aware of my food allergies and gave me suggestions on what was safe for me to eat. I ordered the margarita pizza and asked them to please add Burrata cheese and arugula, and it was absolutely scrumptious!!! I would highly recommend this fabulous place & ask for Lidia, she's wonderful!!!

The portions are so small for the price you pay. Service was extremely slow and not personable. Our pizza was soggy and pasta was burnt:(. We were looking forward to a new dtsp restaurant and left a bit disappointed.

The pizza's and Calzones are what is special here, as is the Burrata, Caprese Salad. They have some real good interesting wines from Sicily as well. If you have been to Roma and Napoli and love their pizza, this is the spot for you! Authentic as it gets!

We've eaten there twice now and Love it Read about the way they mill & prepare their crust - you don't get the bloat and stomach issues like other Italian places - you actually fell good after eating at Original 1889 and the food tastes Awesome and it's Organic and Good for you

Neapolitan pizza and a great vibe right on Central. Sat at the bar and service was top notch!!!

Great Italian cuisine in downtown St.Pete. we tried pasta, lasagna, and of course their special oven pizza. A lot of Italian places in the area these days, but these guys are authentic. Worth a visit, you will enjoy the food and great service.

Terrible date place! The server flirted with my date on and off and ruined my evening. She went so far as to tell my date, her name, where she was from, and where she lived. Of course the disrespectful jerk enjoyed the attention! Despite above average food I couldn't wait to get out of this place. There are too many good places to dine, with excellent service, to endure an evening at Original Flavor 1889

We were looking for a spot to eat for dinner near where we were staying. Original Flavor 1889 was in walking distance so we decided to try it out. The food is amazing! We started with a Cesare salad and the Polpette Al sugo appetizer. The Cesare salad was ok. The greens were nothing special, but the dressing! Omg was it good. The shaved Parmesan that came on top was a good quality Parmesan. The appetizer was delicious. It came with a nice rustic bread. For our entrees my husband ordered the lasagna and I had the Pasta al Pomodoro. I chose rigatoni as my choice of pasta. I was very pleased with what I ordered, the pasta was cooked perfectly. It tried a bit of my husband's lasagna and holy cow! The meat tasted so good! It is so tender that it melts in your mouth. I may just have to order that next time. It was a Friday night and it was not very busy. I found it surprising because the food here is delicious. Not only that, it was very affordable. It was $70 for everything we ordered. The high quality of the ingredients make it well worth the money. If you are looking for authentic Italian food I would definitely give them a try. I highly recommend! Update 2/17: we came back and this time brought our children. We were a party of 5. We had an 8:30 reservation but we we're not seated until 9:15. My rating has not changed because the food is so delicious. The kids devoured everything. However, they could use some improvement on accommodating larger parties. Especially if they have a reservation.

The pizza was very good. Crust flaky. Slightly charred, in a good way. Then outer crust I could eat all night. Not sure why the inner crust doesn't crisp up, but I guess that's the Napoli way. The place was swamped on a Wednesday night. Opted to dine at the bar, which I prefer. Service was fine, and the bartender nice enough. Definitely will try again.

I've been here twice now and I've been pretty pleased. Be sure and make a reservation. The restaurant is not that big. It proves to have a pretty authentic Italian experience. I've had the pasta with clams (vongole) as well as the lasagna. I liked the clams a lot. The lasagna is quite large. The salads here are great and all of the food comes out quite quickly. Get yourself a bottle of Chianti or one of their other Italian wines and you're in for a good dinner.

I'm so glad we stumbled upon this place! We were actually headed to another restaurant and this place caught our eye with its light and welcoming ambiance. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was very friendly. They were so accommodating for our picky 6 year old eater and brought multiple sauces to try on her spaghetti and meatballs. The restaurant has a great bar to sit at, and the happy hour was $5 off wine. Please do yourself a favor and make sure to ask what they special is that week. I had the ravioli with truffle and mushrooms and honestly could have had 2 servings! Can't wait to go back!

Pro: atmosphere, location and staff were amazing Con: my pizza (pistachio) and app (eggplant) was not nearly as amazing as the photos and description Not worth price :(