There is no
shortage of Italian restaurants in Ocala. Being from Connecticut we’re are used
to good Italian food since we have a large Italian American population in our
state. Finding a favorite restaurant takes time and patience but we have found several
that remind us of home. Our favorite is Sammy’s.
Sammy is an
Italian born New Yorker whose father had opened a restaurant in Brooklyn where he learned about Italian cooking. After coming south to vacation for several years he
decided Ocala was where he wanted to open his own restaurant, we are very glad
that he did.
If you are
looking for fancy, keep on looking. This is a local restaurant and very
popular. No tablecloths, paper napkins and a casual atmosphere. The food
however is reasonably priced, generous and delicious and the greeting and
service is always friendly.
Pizza is
very popular here and they call it a pie. You have a choice of New York style
or Sicilian. You can also have a calzone, stromboli, hot or cold Italian sandwiches,
salads and generous entrees.
I have
fallen in love with a special made with sausage, peppers and onions with a
light olive oil sauce over penne. It is delicious and served with a side salad
and a basket of warm bread. My husband likes their penne with meat sauce. Both
entrees are generous enough to provide leftovers.
We have
taken to arriving at off times to avoid the crowd and be assured, this place is
not a secret and if you wait until 5:30 p.m. you may have to wait for a seat.
Last night a huge party had reserved the second dining room so it was crowded
even a 4:45.
If you like
to quilt or thrift shop, you may want to come a little early and have lunch and
do some shopping or do some shopping and have an early dinner. Jasmine Plaza
has the Hospice Thrift Shops and an absolutely wonderful quilt shop.
If you are
looking for a restaurant with very good food, where you will be welcomed and
treated like a member of the family, I highly recommend Sammy’s on Route 200.
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