LALA -St.Petersburg

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   sue1234

   Tampa

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall2food4service1ambience2

   We were on the rooftop and started to rain there is no good structure to keep people dry there. Poor service waiter couldn’t take care of all the tables properly. Also, a band that was playing outside was too loud that we cannot talk at my table. There is no reason for such a loud song since it’s a bar, not a nightclub.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 27, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing time!! Exceeded our expectations, very kind staff and accommodating to our needs as a large group. Very well ran establishment!! Such a blast, will remember this birthday dinner!!
   

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   PhilipG

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   The rooftop seating was fun with the band playing downstairs, but a little bit warm. Food was delicious.
   

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   PatriciaL

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My sister and I went there to celebrate her birthday. It was a great experience for us and being this was the first time we had been there. Will most definitely come back.
   

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   JoeL

   Charleston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   $25 for a burger is quite excessive. But everything else was good.
   

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   angeld

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 19, 2023

   overall3food3service2ambience3

   Service was slow and servers didnt seem interested in providing good service.
   

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   LAWFL

   Tampa

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on May 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Our party of 5 had a rez and we were promptly seated. Unfortunately, the table was next to the entrance. Kind of surprised since other tables were open. We asked to move and were quickly reseated at a more desirable table. Everyone enjoyed their meal. I had the Pork ragu with pasta which was excellent. The lobster bisque came with nice chunks of lobster in a double Lipitor cream-based broth. The menu is very creative and it is a great lunch or dinner venue. Plenty of vegan choices too. The wait staff are all great but a big shout out to JJ who has a great personality and defines what service should be.
   

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   BStephens

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   LALA was a great experience from start to finish. The place is a hot spot & crowded at night. We ordered quite a few different apps and entrees and each had a unique set of flavors. Service was top notch and the atmosphere is on point. Great addition to a the Grand Central District area.
   

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   AlanG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Absolutely Amazing! The Food & service is top notch. We shared a Charcuterie Board, Tuna Crudo & Truffle MacNCheese. Entrees, we tried the Steak Frites and the Truffle Burger. Cannot say which was my favorite simple every flavor was perfectly balanced & beautiful. I highly recommend.
   

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    Astroman

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    Went on Tuesday night to celebrate my wife's birthday (indicated so when booking the Open Table reservation...but the restaurant did nothing to acknowledge that...what's the point of indicating it then). Out of my first choice on the regular menu, out of my second choice off the daily specials menu. Ordered my third choice off the regular menu which was available and very good. Still though....out of two items - one of which is a daily special - at 7:15 on a Tuesday night??? Appetizer (grilled octopus) was very good but took forever to arrive. Since we had to wait a while, we dug right in, but we'd only been noshing on it for a couple of minutes when our entree's showed up. Timing of courses issues? Received the bill and it was 20% off Tuesday! A nice surprise but how come Open Table didn't tell us something like that on the front end? All in all, it was a good meal that could have been close to great had all the entree's been available, the course timing issues worked out a little better, and the restaurant had done something to acknowledge the birthday we clearly indicated when making the OT reservation.
    

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    OutOfTown

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service! We will absolutely be back!!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great night to celebrate my daughters college graduation. Great vibe. Excellent service. Great food. Crowded though and kind of chaotic. But fun!
    

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    RealfoodieTampabay

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    We sat on the rooftop bar at a table for four. I had the Nicoise salad, which I thought was very good. My husband had the French onion soup and a Caesar salad and he thought they were okay. We also had the Lalas fries which were nice and crispy and warm. They have an extensive cocktail and wine list and I was very happy to have good wine to choose from. Overall, we liked it very much. Whenever the band in the courtyard would play however, it it was very hard to hear each other. But the band was good. The atmosphere is definitely fun and lively and that made for a very fun night out with friends.
    

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    LaurenP

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything about our experience was enjoyable. You will definitely want to sit in Jenna’s section. Her customer service was flawless!
    

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    Trungpowchicken

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The food was very good! We ordered an ice coffee, which never made it out, but it wasn't a end all be all thing.
    

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    michelle

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food! We had the truffle mac and cheese, wings and ribs. We were blown away at how tasty the entire order was
    

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    Bert

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lala is our favorite restaurant in town ! We were a party of 9 and everyone enjoyed it JJ our server is awesome Cant wait to come back and try they new monthly special !!
    

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    LindsD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and the service were incredible. Patrick was very attentive and had excellent timing when it came to returning to the table. His recommendations were helpful and much appreciated. We will definitely be back to LALA again.
    

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    GDML

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Food was great, service was great but towards the later part of the night it does get a bit loud. If you are looking for that you will enjoy but it does make it difficult to have conversations
    

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    luv2dine

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and I very fun atmosphere. Fantastic food
    

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    MonikaS

    Key West

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    LALA is A M A Z I N G! We ate late night while they were doing open mic karaoke. Soooo much fun! Classy and upscale environment with a great vibe! Service was top notch. And the food delicious! Definitely a hot spot in St Pete! We will be back and rent a private karaoke room next time!
    

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    ShayC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was fantastic! Snapper was delish! Bartendar was great also!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Phenomenal food and service , flavors jumped around m my mouth both from the libations and the food.
    

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    BarbaraW

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5

    The service and environment were awesome. Our food not so much. Very bland and dry my sons Mac and cheese had a worm on the outside of the bowl.. yes a worm!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    Service was lacking. Server was unpleasant and very clearly untrained. She demanded I hand her my plate rather than walking the three feet needed for her to actually do her job and pick up the plate. Despite the fact that we were seated outside and quite far from the band the music was so loud we couldn’t have a conversation
    

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    NataliaS

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The food was good , tuna was great ! Waiters is awesome! Great to catch nice band after
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience2

    Our server left a lot to be desired… lack of energy, didn’t engage, very slow. We waited for 30 mins to pay.
    

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    DonnaM

    Orlando

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    This was our first time dining in the area. LaLa is surrounded by a vibrant scene which made our dining out a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and the drinks outstanding. Our server made excellent recommendations and was attentive. Try the Mac and cheese, you won’t regret it. We will be venturing back to a reserved karaoke room when family comes to visit.
    

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    KatieU

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great experience at LALA - due to traffic we ended up being a few minutes late for our reservation but the staff was so accommodating and made every effort to speed our experience along a bit so that we could still enjoy a nice dinner and make it to our next commitment on time. Food and drinks were delicious! Highly recommend!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Second time coming here and like last time food and atmosphere was amazing. Service was just ok though. Both times server wasn’t friendly and gave as little interaction as possible. Even celebrated a birthday and had no acknowledgment.
    

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    deborahc

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4

    Jenna was our server, she was awesome! Our food was good (not great) but we enjoyed the restaurant and will be back.
    

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    MichaelM

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    The service was great! The place is really nice! Love the outdoor space! Food was good but the wings not so much! No flavor and the hot wings weren’t hot at all! So disappointed with the wings and their flavor!
    

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    SusanK

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Mediterranean pasta great. Grouper sandwich, totally subpar by all 3 at my table who ordered this. Very small and not fresh piece of group with seasonings to coverup the fish taste. Fries tasty, side salad good.
    

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    PMcGarry

    Tampa

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience2

    Food and drinks here are great. We had the duck confit fettucine, tuna crudo, truffle mac and steak frites. Everything was great. If I had one complaint on the food it was the duck was way too port forward and a bit out of balance. The drinks are made well and there's a great variety. Where we found it challenging was the layout and noise level. Tables are very close together and people can bump the tables while walking by. Noise - we unfortunately had a larger table in the center of the room where one woman laughed and talked so loud that you couldn't even think clearly. That aside when she left we found it hard to have a conversation even sitting next to each other on a 4 person table. We noticed there appeared to be more severs than tables but yet still we watched as our drinks sat on the bar for 10m and had to get the attention of our server to get them for us. We ordered our appetizers and mains at the same time and asked they be spaced but they came out at the same time anyway. If we go back, we noted to order them separately. All in all, it's a good meal. For the price tag, we would have liked something a little less noisy. One great thing - there's an outstanding brewery right next door.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fun place with rooftop bar, karaoke rooms, fantastic food and tasty cocktails. Our service was impeccable. Can’t wait to go back!
    

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    Andrew

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    LALA is fantastic! Only negative is that the band was so loud we couldn't even have a conversation.
    

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    marciagassman

    Tampa

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My husband and I enjoyed our dinner at Lala. Our bartender and server Kenny was so friendly, mixed great drinks and gave great service. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and service and the ambience of Lala. We will definitely go back!
    

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    Lindam

    Pittsburgh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Our waitress Abbie was great, answered all our questions and gave wonderful suggestions! Music was a bit too loud.
    

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    Tortellini

    Tampa

    71 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4

    Lunch was good. Not busy. Sat out back. Shares space with Grand Central Brewery in back. Probably fun in evening. Food was good. Service okay.
    

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    LennyT

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Food and service was excellent. Rooftop was a perfect place for a lunch with friends
    

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