Great atmosphere, love the exposed brick. A nice open bar area! We had a reservation and were seated right away. Our server was great, very knowledgeable & went the extra mile for us. The food was delicious, we had meatballs as an app that were awesome. Then she had the chicken which she loved & I had the lasagne pinwheels which I hadn't seen before and were rich and delicious. They have a happy hour until 6pm with discounts on many apps and drink specials. Great value for a great restaurant! We'll be back!

Spent our New Years Eve dinner here! Service was fantastic. Our server was helpful and attentive but wasn't overbearing. He showed up perfectly to refill waters or get drinks for us and made sure we were happy with our food. We ordered the Caesar's salad and sourdough focaccia to share. Both were phenomenal. I ordered the bolognese and my husband got the rigatoni. His was a bit spicy but not too powerful. He really liked his meal. My bolognese was recommended by our server and I was in love with this dish! The portions were perfectly sized and I did bring some of the bolognese home for later. The restaurant itself is cute and decorated well. Seems up to date and fresh. We sat in a corner seating and enjoyed it. The music was a bit loud but didn't ruin our conversations. All in all we would definitely come back!

Josephine's overall vibe and ambiance - classy and extremely well-appointed, but with a dash of "take a picture of the pinwheel lasagna for Insta" - can overbear the food and drink at times. But that shouldn't take away from the fact that both are excellent. The focaccia, the speck/melon, and the arancini are all top notch starters. The cacio e pepe, the lasagna, and the agnolotti are all fantastic pastas (maybe skip the amatriciana, which has a tomato sauce so concentrated I think you could strip paint with it). The branzino is impeccable, and not a dish you find many places in town. And lest we forget - the drinks. Best cocktail menu in Avondale, both the signature and classic drinks, and that's saying a lot. Plus some well-rounded beer and wine choices. Service is friendly, and I've never felt rushed to leave even when it gets crowded. I don't hear Josephine mentioned among the top spots in the city nearly as much as it should be - hopefully that will change!

If you get one thing from Josephine's, I beg you to order the cacio e pepe arancini. It melts in your mouth and makes you question if you're going to order an entree or just get 3 more orders of this delicious appetizer. The ambiance is upscale casual, perfect for a Buisness lunch or a fancy anniversary celebration. I highly recommend Josephine's to anyone in the area! Instagram : @thegourmetsketch

Great happy hour! Came with friends on Thursday night and everything was delicious. We shared several appetizers and loved everything we tried on the happy hour menu. Our server was awesome, I wish I remembered her name to shout her out but great staff. Ambience was a little dead when we first got there around 5:30 but by 6, it was very lively and every table was full. Definitely recommend and will be back!

We all had great first experience. We were seated in a room towards the back to accommodate our party size and give us a bit of privacy. The restaurant is beautiful. Our server Georgia has a wonderful energy. I arrive just before happy hour ended and ordered an aperol spritz, a glass of red wine, pizza rolls, charcuterie and Calabrian chicken for us to try while we waited on my family to arrive. Everything was a hit but we didn't care for the chicken. When I see Calabrian, I expect heat. There was no spicy detected. Once everyone arrived, we ordered entrées. My dad and son had the lasagna rolls. I had a bite and it was perfection. No need for additional salt or anything. My dad said it was delicious but he wished it had more meat. My mom, daughter and I had the spaghetti di mare. Our only critique was the overcooked clams. The clams were extremely chewy but we ate around it. The rest of the meal was perfect. Everyone enjoyed the food and agreed we'd return. Unfortunately, the rest of our group are picky eaters and much more picky than I expected. You can't please everyone. They chose not to order andand ate burgers down the street once we left.

This restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere in downtown Riverside with a choice of indoor and outdoor seating. The art and decor of the restaurant is fancy, elegant, and a little modern. We were seated at a booth. Our server explained the menu and specials very well. There were so many delicious appetizers that it was hard to choose one. The steak tartare was a star! Well stacked on just a little bit of toast and the flavors melted in your mouth. The sourdough focaccia was light, had a crisp exterior with a herby crust. For our main dishes, the ribeye was classic, and paired nicely with an Au Jus. It came with some grilled veggies as well. The cut of meat seemed decent but there was more fat on the meat than expected that wasn't grilled as much as I wanted. The fiola de mare was coated in a heavy cream sauce, which was rich and had great flavor. I was surprised to see the noodles so short though, not the most beautiful dish!