What a fantastic birthday place and dinner we had there, if you have not gone to this place you should. BEST ITALIAN restaurant I have gone to in a very long time, and our server/bartender AMAZING Hugo. Thank you Hugo for making my 50th birthday so very special
Amazing food and an even more amazing staff who take care of me and my friends/family each time we come in. Love it!
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EXCEPTIONAL!!!! All around outstanding in every way possible. No wonder this place was voted the best Italian Cuisine in Tampa! I would say, “The BEST Italian Cuisine.” …… of anywhere! Upon entering, we could smell the fresh basil from the sidewalk! We ordered the Calamari Fritti for an appetizer. It was the most tender, best tasting Calamari I’ve had yet. For the main course I had the lump crab meat with pasta and they do NOT skimp on the crab meat!!! It was so tender and moist, so fresh and deliciously sweet. The marinara is PERFECT and you can tell it’s made with fresh tomatoes and basil. It was heaven in my mouth. My boyfriend got the Rosemary Chicken with vegetable medley. The Rosemary is fresh and fragrant and the veggies are FRESH, NOT frozen and steamed!!!! Next, we indulged in the limoncello cake for dessert. Also heaven in my mouth. Perfectly soaked, perfectly balanced and perfectly creamy. After that, we had an espresso and an espresso martini! The espresso was VERY dark and strong, just what is needed after a heavy meal. The espresso Martini was slightly bitter and slightly sweet. Perfection in everything. I don’t think words can express the experience that the food gave me. This place is SUPER affordable for the quality of food! The waiter was outstanding and attentive. He even scraped off the crumbs on our table. Your water is always topped off, and never a dirty dish left on the table! I LOVE how the managers (notice how it’s plural) are always walking around interacting with the guests and helping with the tables. You can tell the employees work as a team here. We will be back with ALL of our family!!!
It always looks busy and lively when I walk by, so I tried it for the first time tonight. It didn’t disappoint. I sat at the bar and immediately people seated next to me engaged in pleasant convo. The male servers were smartly dressed in white shirts and narrow black ties, and were a cut above most places nearby in their professionalism. I ordered a club soda and pasta primavera. It hit the spot and was exactly the comfort food/healthy veggie meal I craved.
$40 including 20% tip and tax seems high for a bowl of meatless pasta. I understand the $3.50 charge for a club soda but most places will serve this at no charge in lieu of tap water.
Such a fun, lively restaurant with the most delicious Italian dishes in Tampa!! We love the presence of the owner Paolo and his kind, welcoming heart to everyone! They offer incredible wine options and the dishes always come out to perfection (even when we request something not on menu). They are always happy to accommodate and provide such a fun, friendly and positive evening!
Food was pretty good . Busy family style restaurant , the patrons seemed like regulars and knew ea other. Reminded me of a place I used to go back in queens. No one else in my party particularly liked their meals. I thought grouper special was good. It was a busy Friday night and they probably could have used some help for the wait staff . I would try it again on a quieter night to give it a fair chance.
We ordered three apps, the grouper & lobster special, and desserts. I can highly recommend salmone affumicato and the portobello Al balsamico. We found the lemonchello cake to be the best in Tampa Bay compared to equivalent Italian restaurants ($$). The atmosphere was good. It was fun meeting the manager/owner. The waitstaff kept the water glass full. My family struggled to communicate with all the voices in the room when the restaurant was at 100% capacity; however, it helped to sit near the wall. Loved the taste of the food and quality of food. 100% will return. Reservations are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Enjoy!
Paulo did a great renovation and the bar are is perfect for a great night. Owner always on site
Fabulous dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Wine, great appetizers, amazing dinners and scrumptious desserts.
Great Italian food. Just a little tight seating. But I will definitely be back.
We were greeted and welcomed by such friendly people. We had Christmas Eve Eve dinner here last night and loved everything about the experience. We walked right in and they were able to seat us without a reservation at a high top. It’s such a cozy place so every place you have the same comfortable experience. We have a 6 year old so they made him noodles just the way he liked it and we squeezed in a game of match while waiting. One of the owners came over and cheered my son on. Just a quality place, where you will go to over and over because it’s what you expect every time. Food is delicious and the drinks were just right. When we left I told the owner Thank you for accommodating us on such a busy night. He said, “you are welcome anytime”. Thank you and Merry Christmas. - Lamis Family.
Have never had a bad meal here. Wonderful little gem that consistently serves great food. The menu is available online. Usually, it fills up pretty quickly. But there is a bar to grab a drink. Also have specials regularly.
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