★★★★★
Singlehandedly the best pizza in Mandarin — the St. Louis style with Provel is unreal. Toasted ravioli is a must-order.
Italian Restaurants · Mandarin · Jacksonville
Picasso's
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The place
Picasso's is an Italian-American restaurant at 10503 San Jose Blvd in the Mandarin neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. Open since 2004, the restaurant is known for crispy St. Louis-style pizza, homemade pasta, and chef-prepared Italian dishes served in a modern dining room adorned with original paintings. Signature menu items include lobster fritters, toasted ravioli, fried mac and cheese, chicken parmesan, pork scaloppini, and gooey butter cake. The kitchen serves lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays. Picasso's holds a 4.6-star rating on Google across more than 2,100 reviews and is ranked among the top Italian restaurants in Jacksonville. Reservations are accepted through OpenTable, takeout is available by phone, and free parking is offered in the shared San Jose Boulevard retail-center lot.
Tucked into a San Jose Boulevard plaza in the Mandarin neighborhood of Jacksonville, Picasso's has been quietly turning out some of the city's most talked-about Italian-American food since 2004. The dining room is bright and unfussy, hung with original paintings that nod to the restaurant's namesake, and the energy on weekend nights is closer to a neighborhood block party than a chain Italian spot. Locals call it the best pizza in Mandarin — and a fair number argue the best in Jacksonville.
Start with the lobster fritters and the St. Louis-style toasted ravioli, two of the most ordered appetizers on the menu, then move to a crispy thin-crust St. Louis-style pizza or the chicken parmesan over homemade pasta. Pork scaloppini and a Cajun-leaning gumbo round out the dinner section, and the gooey butter cake is the dessert regulars come back for. The wing program is dry-rubbed and worth a detour on its own.
Picasso's takes reservations through OpenTable and walk-ins are welcome, though weekend waits are common — going early or late is the local tip. Takeout is available by phone, parking is free in the shared retail-center lot, and the restaurant is closed on Sundays. It's a family-friendly room with table service, no formal dress code, and a full bar.
St. Louis-style pizza specialist
Chef-prepared Italian-American menu
Homemade pasta and sauces
Dry-rub wings program
What to expect
A busy, family-friendly Mandarin neighborhood favorite known for St. Louis-style pizza, homemade pasta, and chef-driven Italian-American comfort food. Expect a wait on weekend evenings, a relaxed dining room, and table service. Reservations recommended via OpenTable; takeout available by phone.
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Lobster fritters and the chicken parm were both incredible. Homemade pasta tasted like someone's grandma was back there. We'll be back.
★★★★★
Packed on a Friday night for a reason. Service was friendly, the gooey butter cake is dangerous, and the dry-rub wings surprised me.
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Frequently asked
Does Picasso's take reservations?
Yes. Reservations are accepted through OpenTable and are recommended on Friday and Saturday evenings, when the dining room fills quickly. Walk-ins are welcome but should expect a wait during peak hours.
Is Picasso's dog friendly?
Picasso's appears in Visit Jacksonville's dog-friendly directory, but seating is primarily indoors. Call (904) 880-0811 before bringing a pet to confirm the current outdoor or patio policy.
Where do I park near Picasso's?
Free parking is available in the shared retail-plaza lot directly in front of the restaurant at 10503 San Jose Blvd. Additional spaces wrap around the side of the plaza for overflow on busy evenings.
What are the most popular dishes at Picasso's?
The most ordered items are the St. Louis-style pizza, lobster fritters, toasted ravioli, chicken parmesan, pork scaloppini, dry-rub wings, and the gooey butter cake for dessert.
What are Picasso's hours?
Monday through Thursday 11:30am–2:30pm and 4:30pm–9:00pm; Friday and Saturday 11:30am–2:30pm and 4:30pm–10:00pm. Picasso's is closed on Sunday.
Does Picasso's offer takeout or delivery?
Yes. Takeout is available by calling (904) 880-0811. Delivery is offered through third-party platforms such as DoorDash and Uber Eats in the Mandarin area.
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