Pulito Osteria

Pulito is such a gem and my favorite restaurant in Jackson! The staff is welcoming, the atmosphere with the open kitchen and beautiful bar is stunning, and the food is out of this world. The linguine is delicious and definitely my go to dish, even though it’s hard to pick with so many incredible options! The delicate squash, spicy fried potatoes, and bread service are also outstanding. Although I’m pregnant, my fiancé has loved every single cocktail he’s ordered!!! So happy this place is in Jackson and excited for many more visits to come.

(WARNING PRICEY BLAND FOOD) Pulito Osteria offers a warm atmosphere with an impressive bar program. Charles, the bar manager, stood out for his knowledge of the seasonal menu and the chef’s commitment to using local produce. His recommendations and the overall beverage menu were a highlight of the evening. However, after I told him the chicken was under seasoned, he insulted the south by saying food here is overly seasoned and that we don’t understand seasoning. While rambling on he offered to bring salt insinuating that’s all the seasoning we know. I rejected the offer. Charles (the bar manager) was overly bragging about the items on the menu which ultimately fell short. Learn to recommend without over selling because my palate was disappointed. For food, the menu offers variety, but execution was hit-or-miss. I started with the Pork & Ricotta Meatballs (tomato gravy, parmesan). While the meatballs themselves were very dense, the tomato gravy delivered ok flavor and balance. For my entrée, I had the Roasted Chicken (half bird with fine herbs salsa verde). Unfortunately, the lemony salsa verde overwhelmed the dish, the chicken skin was rubbery, and the seasoning fell flat, making this a miss for me. On the side, I tried three offerings: Delta Grind Polenta with Parmesan — by far the best dish of the night. Creamy, rich, and perfectly seasoned. Spicy Fried Potatoes — crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and paired wonderfully with the polenta. Purple Hull Peas with Chili Vinegar — creative, but the flavors didn’t quite come together for me. Overall, the standout here is the bar experience but seating is limited. However, with its extensive beverage list and skilled cocktails, I’d recommend grabbing a seat at the bar to sip and relax. I plan to return to try their scratch-made pastas (hyped by the bar manager), but I’d skip the roasted chicken. Lastly, I recommend reservations for better seating.

We had a wonderful experience. The ambiance is great - it’s a beautifully decorated space and the seating is very comfortable. I love the layout and we could see the kitchen from our booth, which was cool. The staff is super friendly! We ordered the meatball appetizer, the bread service, four pasta dishes, the steak, broccoli side, greens, Caesar salad and cocktails. Everything was delicious, but the Caesar salad and steak stood out. The steak was a PERFECTLY cooked medium rare and a great size. My husband said it was as good, if not better, than his favorite steak place in Ridgeland. ;) Just a warning, it is higher end and the prices do reflect that. The portions are on the smaller side, but the quality is incredible. I’d love to see them throw in a few more less expensive pieces of bread to bulk up the bread service and make you feel like you are getting a little more bang for your buck. But that’s the most constructive/critical thing I could think of! They are super organized, friendly, fast and provide a great experience start to finish!

Visiting from out of town, pulito was recommended to us. Ended up eating here 4 times it was that good. Each night we did family style and never once had a bad dish! Charles and his team in the bar did a killer job on drinks. I’d bet this restaurant is this best in Mississippi

Pulito Osteria in Jackson is an absolute gem. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the food? Next-level. My friend and I started with the bread service—fresh, crusty, and served with olive oil that was full of flavor. We shared a Margherita pizza, and it was perfect—simple, wood-fired, and done right. Chef Chaz Lindsay clearly knows his craft. From the ingredients to the service, everything was on point. If you’re craving Italian with a Southern twist, this is the spot. You’ll leave already planning your next visit.

Atmosphere was comfortable, server was amazing, and our meal was delicious. Definitely recommend making a reservation. I had trouble getting the online reservation to load so I called and the host was super friendly. I made a reservation for 2 at 8:30 and the restaurant, inside and out was really full when we arrived. Street parking is easy and free. Looking forward to coming back and trying some of the other menu items. Overall this was an excellent experience.

World-class food! There’s no denying the flawless execution in every dish. Everything we ate was perfect, with a touch of rustic charm. The cocktails were eloquently classy with an old world American charm. The decor is classic Mediterranean meets the retro-southern Fondren art culture. Overall, one of the best restaurants experiences my wife and I have ever had.

My boyfriend and I joined our friends last night for a double date and decided on Pulito as we had never been and heard amazing things. Our experience did not disappoint! This is my new favorite Italian spot! The food was perfection, everything we tried was filled with flavor. I highly recommend the tomato salad, the collards (I typically don't eat them, but I could have had these as my meal, delicious) and the bolognese pasta. Their wine pairings and cocktails are creative and add a touch of glamour to an already beautifully planned menu. Their espresso martini was to die for. And the nilla wafer tiramisu, WOW. Our server was from New Orleans originally and was delightful and funny. The chef / owner was so kind and humble, very talented in his craft. This place is a gem. 11/10 experience. Spectacular food & drinks. Amazing service. Great atmosphere. We'll certainly be returning.

Elevated. This meal was pleasantly a special experience. Excellent service by Charles, and all hot items came to the table piping hot. The Caesar salad was enough for two, and topped with what I think were panko crumbs, in lieu of croutons--a perfect touch. The meatballs were delicious and not spicy. The scallops were perfect, if pricy, but worth it. Companion had Pepparadelle Bolognese which was delicious. Pasta portion was "polite" -you won't need a go-box. The upside of that, is you'll have room for dessert. Nilla Wafer Tiramisu was delightfully light, not 'too sweet', and not overwhelmingly "coffee flavored" as tiramisu often can be. We savored and enjoyed every bite. The decor is warm, cozy, mix of old and new. We will definitely be returning. If you are in Jackson, Pulito's should be at the top of your list!

Fantastic creations with superb attentive knowledgeable staff. Charles took care of us and we left wanting nothing more. Stand out was the hamachi crudo. Wow! MUST ORDER! Burrata was good. The quail was seasoned wonderfully. Bread was cloud soft and flavorful. The oricchetta was just ok to me. That was only miss. The scallops were enormous and buttery. The desserts were heaven. Fantastic end to my birthday dinner. Chocolate torte was not overly rich and the unique tiramisu was hard to stop eating. All of the drinks well curated by Charles. Quality establishment with the best ingredients they can find locally. Well done will be back.

always enjoy this environment! we sat in the bar, our favorite! We both enjoyed a cocktail but I didn't enjoy the service as much as Bunny did. when i made a statement rather than posing a question as i said i would but i was corrected by the waiter. not a big deal, i promise ! then i was corrected about a menu item. really, i was discussing a dish with bunny. he overheard and made comment, not necessary! he was, by the way correct. as far as attentiveness he was. just a difference in personality. great food, love the atmosphere, service... you be the judge! ( side note, the other half of my party rated dinner a five)

Dropped in, no reservation on a Saturday night, about 7:00 pm. Slide right in to a nice table which I thought would be trouble. It should be trouble, this place is good. Inside had a nice, light, ocean/spanish kind of vibe, maybe? It's well done with lots of attention to detail. Nice chandeliers and some cool old artifacts throughout. We were in a bit of a hurry, so we rushed and ordered everything all at once and just went at it. Our server was really nice, he had a chill vibe and followed our pace. You can tell he is used to providing nice slower well paced service. We had Meatballs, Caesar Salad, Beef Short Rib, and some Crispy Potatoes. Food arrived and as always, we had way too much. The salad was on point, but was just a little dry. It needed just a bit more dressing. We ate that junt though, still darn tasty. Meatballs were scrumptious, my wife liked them more than me. She really liked the gravy and made several comments about it as we ate, and even the next day. Crispy Fried Potatoes is a misleading name. I liked them, but they are hardly "crispy fried". I found very few crispy parts at all. I thought they were good, not great. Should be named "Five Percent Food Cost" at $10, but what'evs. Short Ribs were fantastic! Just might be the best I've had. Soft and perfectly braised. Full of wonderful beef flavor and just an absolutely beautiful reduction! This is one of the few pieces of meat worth paying $50 in my opinion. You would be hard pressed to find any steakhouse putting out anything better in any form including prime steaks. I could go on and on. Do not sleep on this one!! Absolutely coming back asap!!! '24 - 90/101

This is one of my favorite restaurants to visit in the Jackson area. The cocktails (I had the Hugo 75) were great. We split appetizers are big enough to split and were delicious. Also, have to have dessert. This is a must visit, beautiful restaurant, and all of the employees are so great. Five stars!

Best place in Jackson. I visit family from Alabama and we always go here to eat. Wish we had a place like this in Birmingham.

My waiter was great. The Caesar salad was yummmy. The waiter told me it would be big enough for two, but I must be greedy because there is no way I would share it. I had the red kuri soup, which was good, but it was cold in the restaurant so it cooled off too quickly. I also had the lobster pasta/ old bay campanelle. It had juicy meat and a flavorful tomato base. I would definitely order it again. The location is nice as well. The sign could be a bit more eye-catching. I almost couldn't find it because it's a small appendage compared to the building next door. I hope to go back soon.

We love this place. We can't say enough good things about it. It's one of our favorites to frequent. The menu changes so it's hard to tell you what to get but I will try. The roasted chicken. So tender and moist. Seasoned perfectly. I recommend pairing that with the creamy polenta and their perfectly cooked and seasoned brussels sprouts. The short rib, my mouth is watering. The pizza has the most perfect crust and just the right amount of sauce and toppings. You can never go wrong with any pasta dish. Caesar salad as well as the mixed green salad that has the almonds with a vinaigrette are both so scrumptious. The arancini are wonderful. The meatballs are so good! All of the cocktails are fantastic. I will say that service is huge to me. I want to feel connected with the server but not have them hover. We have only gotten that type of a server a handful of times. We seem to get older guys who give off vibes that they are too busy and we need to make it snappy. We have observed other servers around us offering great service, so we just managed to get the wrong one. They aren't terrible servers but they don't compliment the experience. You have to try Pulito. Go for family style dining. It's the best way to enjoy the experience and get a touch of Italy in Jackson. Speaking of being in Jackson, we have never felt unsafe when we eat at Pulito. That pic is when I dined solo when Mike was out of town. The absolute best scallops ever. Cooked perfectly. The sauce was decadent.

Usually love this place, but recently got takeout. Ordered their Caesar salad and it was $14. Since the dine in salad is $14 and quite large I expected to get a similar sized salad. Nope. It was the size of a side salad from a fast food place. Ridiculously overpriced.

The service was great! Our waiter was very friendly! The ambiance in that first room even though is close to kitchen was romantic . Lighted perfect!! The food was amazing ! A friend recommended I tried the special pasta and it didn't disappoint (not on menu) . We also had the meatball appetizer and it was great!!

The food was great, expect small pasta portions for what you're paying. We had reservations and service was still awful, I felt like I was being rushed out of the door from the second I was greeted (which took a minimum of 10 minutes itself). The server never told us his name, but told me I had ordered enough food (bread service, a Caesar salad, and a meatball appetizer). I will not be returning

We have eaten here several times - each time better than the other. The sunflower oven boule, house made focaccia, garlic confit, are a great complement before during and after the meal. If you like burrata they do a fine version. Definitely keto friendly. They recently added agnello braised lamb, feta, salted red onion, garlic confit, to their menu. An excellent taste and mixture of ingredients. If you like lamb and feta this will tease your taste buds. Their lamb shank is awesome and full of flavor. The pappardelle had a very nice taste the cheeses were well blended. The lasagna, which is on the menu until today, was totally outstanding and should not even be I. The lash a category the flavors and tastes were exceptional. As for deserts, prior to this meal I wasn't extremely impressed with them. That has changed, the Satsuma Olive Oil Cake and Affogato were Devine. Definitely will be eaten again. Cocktails were very good.

Cool area with great food. Pasta with truffles and scallops with brown butter were excellent.

Absolutely delicious food and the best Caesar salad I've ever had! A hidden gem!! Family style worked great so we could all try the different entrees!! So good!!

Linguini with white truffle is a 10/10 so if they have it, get it! The only thing better than the service is the amazing drinks and food! The place has it all. We love sitting at the bar. The bartenders are wonderful and make the best drinks in town.

This is a long overdue review! I have been working my way through the menu here- all excellent. They have wonderful homemade soups that change every so often- complex, layered flavors and beautifully presented. Two of my favorite pasta dishes are the Black Pepper Mafalde and the Old Bay Campanelle. The Mafalde has a unique blend of flavors, and not too spicy. I love Old Bay, so the Campanelle has been a go-to. It has a nice hint of the spice without being overpowering. Both have fresh, perfectly cooked pastas. There are dishes without pasta (for those who are watching carbs) and there is always a tempting daily special. Of course, the service is wonderful! The staff are attentive and helpful deciding on food, and the cocktails are just perfect. Come and enjoy a fabulous meal in a warm, inviting space! The ambiance is lovely!

Best dining experience in Mississippi, imo. Don't understand why all the reviews aren't 5 stars. This is the real deal foodie experience. You can tell they put a lot of time and love into every dish. Service was exceptional, nothing negative to say.

Was really excited to try this restaurant but ending up being pretty disappointed by the service. Started off on a bad note when my table wasn't ready at the time of my reservation. Normally not a huge deal except the hostess then seating walk-ins after me (I feel pretty certain I was receiving different treatment for a reason I'll leave vague). Ended up ordering the arancini appetizer- it was standard arancini you'd find in most places. For my entree I had the orrichette which was tasty but quite rich. The poor service didn't get better during dinner, and the restaurant was painfully loud. Food won't be enough to bring me back again.

Always love going to Pulito. The only downside for me is the portion sizes, but I guess that's expected when going somewhere like this. Everything I've eaten there has been great and the service is always excellent.

We hosted a large party here. The service was fantastic and attentive. The food was excellent. The ambiance was lively, classy-casual, and fun. Highly recommended.

Great pasta! Bread was fantastic. Highly recommend for takeout or dine in. I ordered take out 3 days in a row!

We were looking for a place to eat around 9:00 pm and this place was open and fantastic. The Manship right up the road has hours posted that they are open until 10:00 pm but when we walked in at 9:00 pm they said they were closed. Now I'm glad they were because that allowed us to find this little gem. We had the braised short rib and the filet. Both were exceptional. We also ordered two sides, the polenta and cauliflower both were tasty!!! The next time we are in Jackson, we will be back.

My first time eating here and it was a decent experience. The place is small, crowded, loud and distracting. The server did a good job of explaining the menu and acting cordial. I ordered the arancini and Bucatini pasta. I didn't realize the pasta was too small to be a meal. The food was tasty and well made, sadly I left hungry wanting tacos from the food truck outside. I doubt I will go back.

Great place in Jackson MS. We come to jackson once a year during the holidays and we were pleasantly surprised with the food, ambience and drinks at Pulito. One of the top 5 places to eat in jackson, ms.

I wish I could eat here every day of my life. We solely went to eat the pasta dishes so I didn't get to experience the entrees and I'm scared I never will because I actually fell in love with the pasta dishes we had. We started with the ceviche (my husbands thing.. not mine but still good), risotto balls (so good) and Caesar salad (VERY good). For our entree we split 3 pasta dishes which was the perfect amount along with our starters. The pasta dishes are small to medium sized but absolutely amazing. Each pasta dish we got was different- one light/fresh (spaghettata) , one buttery/creamy (gnocchi), and the last was hearty (orecchiette). We finished with the vanilla wafer tiramisu and it was perfect. This is definitely a nicer/more upscale Italian restaurant. Worth the money for sure! On top of everything, our waiter was amazing. His name was Justin. When he heard we were ordering the Gnocchi, he literally sprinted to the kitchen to secure us an order of it because they were running out. By the time we got it, they were out of it. So Justin was the real MVP. Drinks: We had martinis and wine. Both great!

I challenge you to find a better setting. This is a beautiful restaurant with a staff that is charming. Set in the beautiful Belhaven Town Center, this is a fun experience. I am particularly fond of the seasonal vegetables.

One of the best meal experiences I've had in years. Made a reservation and chose a table on the patio. The service was awesome & very considerate. Great ambiance for friends that you love. I got a highly memorable world class meal and enjoyed the Nascar spritz. Give this spot your time. I can't wait to come back!

Pulito is incredible ! Everything from the atmosphere to the service and the food was perfect! The antipasti was fantastic- the arancini was my favorite, so creamy and flavorful. We had the brick oven pizza and it was hands down one of the best pizzas I have ever had! The Short Rib was so tender and flavorful and the Lobster Pasta was out of this world! The desserts were also fantastic, try the Tiramisu, it's so light and delicious! Our server was so friendly and helpful, she gave us great recommendations and made our experience even better. This is a must-visit spot and I definitely will be back!

Set in a pretty prime location especially with Fertile Ground in the same building! We'll start with ambiance. You walk into a cozy, dimly lit space that immediately transports you into an Italian ristorante. It was pretty packed which is not surprising given the hub bub surrounding this place. We had a rather large party so were split into two tables. Our server was very knowledgeable and quick which was nice. Now to the food. I prefer my pastas al dente with that "bite" as they say and Pulito definitely delivers with that. The sauces were complementary to the pasta and enjoyable. My only gripe is the portion size which was not in line with the prices although this is likely my American mindset haha! I had their pizzas at a separate event and while the toppings are pleasant, the dough itself tastes almost like.. sourdough? It wasn't necessarily horrible but it did take be aback and after a couple slices, I opted to not finish. I recommend this place as a should try at least once to get a feel but I will say the value may not quite be there YET.

A nice intimate space with great food and service every time. Some odd my favorite dishes are the short rib, pappardelle and arancini.

If I could give this establishment 6 stars I would. The ambiance, service, and food were all on point. The restaurant looks just like you are dining in Italy. Our server gave the best recommendations, and all of our appetizers, entrees, and desserts were phenomenal.

We love this place. The antipasti, primi, and secondi is simply the best in the whole state, no contest. Love the open kitchen vibe, staff is great, seems to really care. We hope this place is around, at these standards of excellence, for many years to come. I recently took the grandparents, who are used to that old mode of forgetaboudit red sauce Italian, and to my surprise, they loved it, too. The way Pulito does their secondi is a smart bridge for folks used to ordering based on protein, in my opinion. Order a few pasta dishes for the table to share, and let the grandparents get their filet mignon. It works.

High quality food with a great atmosphere.. They can be finicky about where they seat you, and the portions aren't very large at all. If they weren't so finicky and the portions were bigger I would give a full five stars.

This is a terrific restaurant. We were promptly seated, and Scott was a great server. We started with the wonderful Caesar salad (the crushed croutons are unique and delicious) and the pork meatballs. Both were great. We both got the linguini with crab that had been so fantastic the last time we were there, but this serving lacked the "wow factor" from our previous visit. Don't misunderstand. This was really good, just not superior. We finished with the peach crumble/vanilla ice cream, which was delicious. We highly recommend Pulito, and we will be back.

I have been here a few times and enjoyed the salad and pizzas. The atmosphere is very nice . The staff is always nice . But my recent experience left me shocked. Recently I ordered the truffle pasta special and was floored to see my bill . I was not told that it was $70 !!!! It was mediocre but a very small portion . If I had known that it cost $70, I never would have ordered it . Most of the pasta dishes are around $20-$30. I just can't understand charging $70 for a small plate of pasta . I was also upset that I was not told the price up front .

Great food, drinks, and service as always. Distinctly cultural dishes with southern hospitality.

Food was amazing and so Italian! Service was efficient and the ambiance was intimate and charming!

Amazing atmosphere and the staff is divine. I loved the bread service. This is the place that made me fall in love with Negronis. We ate the whole branzino and had two of the pasta courses. I had the rigatoni with roasted mushrooms, veal demi glace, parmesan, burgundy truffles. I can't describe how amazing a pasta dish that was. The branzino was beautifully cooked with crisp skin and expertly deboned. 10/10.

Great food and atmosphere! I haven't tried many dishes but I have eaten Chaz's food before and I enjoy it very much! Highly recommended! Would come again!

My wife and I love this place. Great and friendly staff. Get the pappardelle, it's incredible!

Everything was top notch, and this is my new favorite Italian spot in town. The bread was phenomenal. Arancini appetizer was perfectly fried but not greasy. The pappardelle with bolognese was so well cooked. The Orecchiette with pork was the favorite of the evening.

This place is great! Excellent service. Delicious food. Vince took care of us and I would come back just for his service. Highly recommend.

We tried Pulito for our anniversary last night. We started with the bread service, neither bread was really flavorful, it came with roasted garlic and olives which were both good but definitely would have preferred a more traditional focaccia. We tried the funghi bianco pizza for a starter I really enjoyed it. My husband got the parpadelle pasta and the meat sauce on it was fabulous very rich and flavorful and the pasta was soft. I tried the linguini with pesto and burrata and was pretty disappointed, the pesto was very watered down and flavorless. We also had a side of the spicy fried potatoes which were excellent, very crispy and flavorful. Overall service was meh.. waited to be greeted at hostess was stand and server was about average, the couple next to us were really frustrated with her, but she was ok to us. The space looks nice and warm, very close quarters just like in Italy so they nailed that aspect. Overall, might return but not 100% sold on the idea currently.

Great service, we loved the Caesar salad and the Salata pizza. My wife and I then ordered the nilla wafer tiramisu and the Nutella cheesecake- hard to pick a favorite between thise two because they were both delicious.

Overall my experience with Pulito Osterio was positive. There were some things they did really well and some things that were okay but not great. First off, the service was fantastic, our waiter was great and did a really good job. Appetizers were the low point of the meal so that unfortunately left us a little disappointed going into the pastas and proteins. Pork and Ricotta Meatballs were to dry, bread with Garlic isn't anything special, the tuna was good but not great. We shared to pasta dishes, the pappardelle and the orecchiette, both were really good and I would go back for either. We shared two proteins, short ribs and chicken Chicken was good, very unique, short ribs were okay We also shared two sides, polenta and spicy greens, polenta was good, greens were fantastic Both desserts we ordered were great, the 'nilla wafer tarimusa and the Nutella cheesecake All in all I enjoyed my meal and will most likely return

Everything was perfect!! The atmosphere, the service, the food (amazing), the wine. I can't say enough about this place except I'm ready to go back!!

Small and busy, so make a reservation!! We had some appetizers, a salad (pricey for the size, but great flavor) and the fungi pizza. All great flavors.

The atmosphere, food and service were top notch! Jackson, MS is lucky to have this place! What an experience.

Food was good but not great. For the price I expected better. Atmosphere was the most disappointing aspect. It was dark and unwelcoming. My party was seated in the only area with some light: right next to the open kitchen. I suppose that could be cool if there was some cooking to observe, but all I could see was the sous chefs gathered around a counter chatting. We were there early, and the dinner crowd hadn't arrived, so I can understand if they had little to occupy them. But why are you standing at a counter right over our table looking bored and chatting idly? It ruined the vibe of what should be one of Fondren's best restaurants. I'm a native of Jackson but I've lived in NoVa by D.C. for a decade now. I realize I am spoiled with options up here, but when I come home to visit, I really look forward to trying new places and hopefully seeing how Jackson is flourishing. This restaurant could do so much better than they are doing.