Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Tampa

"I like their salads. And their croissants too (get it with authentic Italian marmalade or hazelnut spread). And don't forget their fresh healthy..."

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Forbici Modern Italian

90/100 (1362 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Free off-street parking

"Wow, just wow. Amazing food, server and dining experience. Husband and I dined with another couple at one of the outdoor tables. They have an..."

Jacqueline

"Great dinner or brunch option in the Hyde park area The food portions are reasonable and so are the price The pastas are made fresh and has a lot of..."

Bapi K

"Absolutely loved this place. I wasn't expecting the pizzas to be so incredible! The atmosphere was fun and vibrant with sassy decor and live music. I..."

Jami George

"Amazing experience! Make sure to make a reservation if you’re planing to come at rush hour. The food was incredible, and authentic; less is..."

Claudia Cedeno

"If a modern Italian bustling cafe is your cup of tea, then this is the place for you. We don't go out for Italian food too often, but this place is..."

Stephen Colafrancesco

"Forbici Modern Italian is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Tampa. The food is so delicious, reasonably priced, and delivered shortly after..."

Emily M

"The atmosphere here is fantastic, always bustling, yet the servers deliver top-notch service. We kicked off with the happy hour menu, and the star..."

Ally Wonderland

"The shrimp appetizer, the chicken wings, and the pizza were done to perfection. I want to come back and eat more orders of just the shrimp alone. The..."

Zach

"I’ve discovered that I love their avocado toast during brunch, otherwise I’m not the biggest fan of most of the menu. That might just be me..."

Erin Duffy

"This place for pizza is super good! The taste is very good, also the carpaccio! We tried the pasta and risotto but we decided that the pizza was much..."

Alex Yac

Gino's Bar & Restaurant

90/100 (1729 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Get the Italian wedding 🍲 soup. The fried calamari is great & I had the seafood fra'diavlo. Their house bread is more addictive than the biscuits..."

Nahshon Tribuzio

"This place is a hidden gem. It looks very small on the outside but it’s huge inside! First time here and the food was PERFECT. Like everything was..."

Enmanuel Hernandez

"Meatball sub looks beautiful but it’s messy. The bread had a delicious garlic butter taste and was so soft to eat. Should be a little toasted as..."

Ryan Schessler

"Very nice and cozy. We didn't have to wait for a table but it was only 2 of us. It was busy, lots of big groups. I will assume that because of how..."

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"We hadn't been here in 5 years The food was delicious & we enjoyed everything. I really came for the Italian salad, which is AMAZING!!! (Not to be..."

Isabel

"Been here before for some dinner and great Chicken Parm and today I tried them for lunch. I got the Meatball Sub and my buddy got the Burger. Wow. ..."

T-REX

"Ginos is a Tampa staple. The food is excellent every time! The chicken sorrentino is unmatched in flavor and portion! The bananas foster over..."

Kathryn Johnson

"My husband and I were looking for a hidden gem on our vacation to Tampa. We stopped here based on a local’s suggestion. We were NOT disappointed!..."

Dee Wellman

"Went here with some friends and famkly while on vacation. The staff are incredibly friendly and courteous. The food took a bit but the waiter kept us..."

Richard Errington

"It was just about perfect. Great wine selection. Delicious appetizers. Garlic bread was delicious. The food was delicious and priced reasonably. I..."

Timothy Thompkins

"Food & Service was really good. Wednesdays they have good beer specials. They didn't have straws but that was the only bad part. The calamari &..."

WALLY WOOD EATS

"Best Italian in Tampa, HANDS DOWN! Don't let the outside scare you, this is one of Tampa's hidden gems. Literally the best italian restaurant when..."

Kriziam Ortiz

"Nice local Italian restaurant and bar. Delicious food and good selection of wine and beer. We got bottle of Moscato Cavit ($19- fair price) and it..."

K B

"Food is awesome, service is..."

Cathy Williams

"Nice atmosphere, incredibly large portions. My husband and I were starving and one entree would have been enough to fill us both. Both the Chicken..."

Jamie C

"The food was okay, I had the Chicken Marsala, hence the 4 stars but Candice was AMAZING. She was attentive, kind and knowledgeable. She definitely..."

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Charlie's Pizza And Wings

"Trying out some new pizza. Wings, maybe next time. Better late than never. New ownership tempted me back to a place I previously avoided. I ordered a..."

Robert Negron

"So let me start by saying I've lived in Tampa area my entire life a little over four decades, well I'm not 100% sure of how long this business has..."

Justin Whitehead

"The “real deal” NY pizza. We are from NY and this is some of the best pizza and wings we have found in the Tampa area. Nice crispy wings,..."

A DiChristopher

"Great pizza ! The dough is so fresh and the owner is one of the nicest owners I've ever..."

Gilbert Gonzalez

"7/19/2021 Got a whole pizza this time and I just say that this is my favorite place for cheese pizza NY style. Delicious oil, cheese, sauce, and..."

Bradley Marshall

"Very excellent Pizza, wings and Italian Ice! Owner is very nice and pleasant. When I asked about possibly catering for my sons birthday party he was..."

Kathryn Sculley

"An old school style kinda place :) Wings and french fries was reaaaally good!..."

Vital L

"Love this place! No frills, NY style pizza joint. Feels like a step back in time as you enter, in a good way. The owner-operator, Charlie is very..."

Emily Hawkins

"The owner is great, friendly, detailed, and loves what he does. FOOD SOOOOO YUMMY.. AND THE ITALIAN ICE YUMMO..."

Jeanna Olmeda

"when i first walked into charlies... well i wasn't expecting much. i just got out of the barber shop and was starving so i went to the nearest food..."

Lazaro Morales

Pizzitalia's

89/100 (2693 ratings)

"Went for a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs for lunch. It was just what I need to satisfy the craving. Paired that with a glass of Chianti, throw in..."

Tom Amidon

"I ordered margarita pizza and seafood pasta, came with buttery soft garlic knots. Everything has so much flavor. Absolutely amazing!! Definitely will..."

Anna Laskowski

"Wonderful Italian restaurant with a lot of variety! Generous portions with lots of flavor. John was phenomenal, attentive and provided great customer..."

Kevin Macahuachi

"Love this place, they make the dough for the pizza and bread in house and it shows. I've been 3 times in 2 weeks and every time it's fantastic. The..."

Marcus Finley

"My first time here and can't wait to try it again. Ordered the stuffed meat pizza with bacon instead of meatball. The pizza was like $20 ordered..."

Shaun Rankin

"Our waitress was amazing!! Happiest person in the whole place! Took very good care of us! The garlic knots on point and the buffalo chicken pizza was..."

Joan Mills

"I'm visiting from New York and felt like I was at home. Staff was so welcoming and the food was absolutely delicious from the appetizers to the..."

Tarsia Sanchez

"Donna, my server is top of the line at her job . Excellent and fast service. The food was delicious , I got the penne Alla vodka with grilled chicken..."

Edwin Diaz

"I would rate a 10 if I could. Garlic Knots are Amazing. Prices are very..."

Steve Wanner

"Such an amazing place. Super cute, homey vibe with amazing food and atmosphere! Had the gnocchi and it was to die for, marinara sauce is sooo..."

Catherine Rivero

"Cozy Italian place with red checkered tablecloths and Frank Sinatra singing in the background. From the name you would think it's a pizza place but I..."

Tracey Shirling

"WOW. I was skeptical because 1) Florida pizza and 2) it's claiming to be NY pizza. As someone born and raised in NYC, I have high expectations. IT..."

Amanda Rodriguez

"Everything about this restaurant is great! The food never disappoints, large delicious portions! The staff is so nice and complacent that you feel..."

Jay Alou

"Wow, what a surprise. I am always searching for a delicious pizza joint and usually they fall a bit short… or fall very far from the path. However..."

matt

"❣️ AMAZING ❣️ DEFINITELY coming back. Food, atmosphere all above excellent. Staff, they are All American family. Established in 2019, and..."

kathy senft

"One of the best italian food me and my wife have ever had. I had the pleasure of trying the Chicken Florentine soup. Ample amounts of chick, the..."

Kody Koch

"I absolutely LOVE this place!! The food is phenomenal and reasonably priced - and the service is just as good!! Our first experience was great, Maria..."

Mackenzie Molenda-Rudis

"This hidden gem is amazing. From the time we entered the restaurant to the time we left we felt like family. The food was delicious and we can’t..."

Brianna Driskill

"Best pizza I’ve had in a while. I am from out of town and wanted to check out the local pizza restaurants and highly recommend this one. I had a..."

Alejandra Galvan

"What can i say about D’Lites the vibes are nice great customer service the people serving the ice-cream were very nice and pleasant. If your..."

Nighthawkadventure

"Amazing costumer service, quality low cal ice cream along with great healthy add ons like energy drinks and everything you need protein product..."

Bella LaRosa

"Great low carb ice cream option!!!! All of their flavors are from their low carb chocolate or vanilla base! It's soft serve but they also have take..."

Adam R Jonas

"Great low sugar, low fat & low carb ice cream 🍦 👍👍. This place always has great service and amazing flavors to choose from that they change..."

Wez So_N_So

"The ice cream is sooo good!😋 Can’t even tell that it’s low sugar. I love the wide variety of flavors and..."

Marceline Black

"This place is great, especially the ice cream! We first visited a couple of months ago because we were looking for a specific pasta that they carry...."

Allison Crabb

"Ice cream was solid. Should have gotten toppings but flavor was unique and tasty. Co founder was..."

R P

"Love this place so much. I wish there were more of them. I'm keto and this fits the bill as well as my sweet tooth plus calories are super low for..."

C A Virca

"My girlfriend found this place online and we decided to check it out. She had the creme brulee ice cream and I got the vanilla. Both tasted..."

Alex

"It is great ice cream and I don't care it was low carb, they put nuts in the middle and at the..."

Simone Kennedy

"She is the most patient doctor I have ever met. Sweet, and respectful, she listens to every single concern. She takes care of and is very..."

Odalis Marrero Proenza

"A small cup was only 50 calories, but definitely didn't taste like it. The Rocky Road with peanut butter topping was very..."

Berton Newbill

"Awesome customer service, with lots of rotating flavors of soft serve! I never leave..."

Heather Winchell

"There were 6 soft serve flavors which changes daily. They fill the cups with so much ice cream and toppings! The hard shell chocolate wasn't too..."

Kathy T.H.

"My mom and I had a wonderful first time here speaking with Bella who kindly helped us get acquainted with D'Lites' awesome ice cream. It was great to..."

Official Meshay

"The guy working was so nice and chatted with us! (We visiting from Orlando) this ice cream is NOT cheap but it's worth it bc it's guilt free. Hard to..."

Kate Burns

"I don’t write reviews but this is my favorite spot. Amazing ice cream, a bunch of the specialty flavors are fun and the vanilla + toppings is..."

Ben Rachman

"Low carb ice cream. My niece who is keto brought me here to try the ice cream and I was pleasantly surprised that it tasted so good. We bought..."

Deirdre Cooper

Osteria Bar & Kitchen

89/100 (1253 ratings)

"Amazing food and drinks! The most authentic Italian food, inspired by the best chef in the game Fabio..."

Ratmir Rafikov

"Had brunch there for my cousins bday! Great service, food was 7/10. I had the shrimp and grits. Wasn’t to fund of the grit cakes but the shrimps..."

Newski Booski

"I tried Bello Bar and Kitchen for the first time last night. The servers and service were great! The vibe is definitely a VIBE. The music was on..."

Dawn Walker

"Need to call ahead for seating or you may not get a table. Thought the bar you are free to seat it without reservation. Food was great, very..."

Just MJ

"This place gave us what it was supposed to give. We enjoyed it. Especially the chicken and waffles my boyfriend really like it. My meal wasn't so bad..."

Izzy

"Went for the Brunch definitely got there too early because the DJ comes at 12 and it started picking up right around that time. The music was a good..."

Sweetness Rima

"Bello is my personal favorite Italian Restaurant in Downtown Tampa! Only 5 minutes from Curtis Hixon Park / The Riverwalk & right off the 275. The..."

Narenzo Kershaw

"This is our first time in Tampa and I found this place on Google. What a Gem! Our waiter Alan was very attentive. The food was super delicious! The..."

Pebbz Moreno

"Sooo Bello Bar & Kitchen was a solo date night for me and a good one. I sat outside on the patio which was still a vibe. They had good music playing..."

M. H.

"This was my first time here for my friend birthday and we had a great time. We were there from 11:30 to 4:30 so you know the vibe had to be..."

Katina Miller

"Absolutely would recommend. At first impression you wouldn't think the food would be good, but looks was deceiving. The food was great and within a..."

Ms. MBA

"Last night I placed an order for pick up. I could barely hear because of the background noise and asked if the young woman could repeat herself. At..."

Nejah Prince

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria

89/100 (2299 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Bavaros is excellent. Our server, Hayley, was great. She knew the menu, the wines and had recommendations that were right on the mark. We had the..."

Steve Aycock

"The most amazing vodka pasta sauce I've ever had. I even purchased a pint to take home. The garlic bread with cheese was delectable as well. Note,..."

Josh Hackett

"Excellent pizzeria! Antonio is Da Man in the kitchen, he works the pizzas as a true Napolitano Artist. I'm Italian, he is Italian... My roots are..."

Mario Sessa

"Great spot downtown for some neapolitan pizza. Very friendly staff, great atmosphere and the pizza is legit. Good sauce, wish they offered a..."

Sasha Pichushkin

"Do yourself a favor and stop in! It's cozy, the staff are lovely, and the food is INCREDIBLE! The pasta is cooked absolutely perfectly. We planned to..."

Jade Kish

"First-timers in this restaurant came from the recommendation of my sister-in-law. We had a reservation, which was honored. The atmosphere of the..."

Mirope “Cero0tres” Franco-González

"My friend and I were on our way to an event at the Tampa Theatre. We stopped at Bavaro Restaurant for dinner. The atmosphere is cozy and quaint. The..."

Nancy

"I've eaten here for years and have never been disappointed. Always fresh and delicious! We had the Burrata with burrata, cherry tomato, arugula,..."

KURAS Design

"Delicious! Very tasty, fresh food. Will definitely be coming back when in Tampa! I had Tagliatelle di Limone with..."

Jennifer Williams-Chokrevski

"We had a large party and Dominic & Hayly took excellent care of us. They were very patient. Food came out timely and they were flexible w the seating..."

lissie liz

Mott & Hester Deli Co

Wheelchair Accessible

"Classic Deli. This place had a great local feel, tasty food, and the right price to make it an easy lunch pick. At lunch time the tables are packed,..."

Cdipierr

"Underappreciated..... Mott and Hester is a bit small and easily lost among all the choices in the area. The food is solid and service is always..."

Wiltznucs

"Always Awesome!!. Best sandwiches, soups and sides!!! Been going there for almost 20 years and always..."

Faedo

"Great deli!. Great sandwiches and pasta. Try the Wild Turkey or any of the..."

Jake

"Best sandwiches and freshly made pasta in all of South..."

Caroline

"owner is the nicest small business owner in tampa bay area as far as im concerned. ive been coming here since 2021 and i have 0 complaints. anyone..."

Faraz Alam

"We went there for lunch. It was in a mall of small businesses, but even with GPS was a bit difficult to find. It was a small, but clean space that..."

M. Bennet Broner

"Ordered a catered meat lasagna and salad for Christmas dinner. Picked up at time given and was ready. Given instructions on heating. Staff helped to..."

Greg Lauren

"First time here. This place is amazing. The Spanish bean soup was incredible. The Reuben is amazing and the Mac and cheese is next level. Keep doing..."

Vasilios Politis

"My favorite place to eat when I'm in the area is no longer close to my workplace since I moved towards North Tampa. I really miss going there,..."

Xman CRM

"Tony is a great guy and has some wonderful stories. The sandwich was amazing. Got the Italian and it was perfectly constructed and the dressing was..."

Rajesh Vora (TheRajVora)

"The best place in Tampa! Don’t miss it - the service is impeccable and the food is even better. Get the Mac ‘n cheese, Wild Turkey and Med..."

Nicole Streich

"Their Mac n cheese it's on point. Well worth adding on. Very friendly service. Will absolutely be..."

Matt Schneller

"Love the food here!!! Wild turkey sandwich is amazing 😙.super nice crew..."

Mark Hoel

"Amazing sandwiches! Best caprese sandwich I have ever had. The cheese and tomatoes are fresh and loaded on the hot toasted bread. Excellent..."

Ben D

Due Amici

89/100 (3959 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Let me start with the food. The pizza was good and definitely reminded me of NY style pizza. The slices are massive and the ingredients are fresh...."

Krom Greatest

"This place exceeded our expectations. We ordered two slices of pizza 🍕 and ravioli looked pretty simple on display ended up in a fancy style dish...."

Alex Like

"Delicious pasta. I had the chicken Alfredo and my son enjoyed the spaghetti with meatballs. Both dishes were exceptional. I highly recommend. I will..."

Carolyn Ochoa

"One of the 10 best meals I have had on my 51 yr life, everything is so fresh. Pasta was perfect. Plenty of pizza variety and the quality was..."

Martin Leon

"The service to the food to the atmosphere. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. I would definitely come back here, the owner and chef were great!..."

Katie Logan

"Amazing staff, great food, and overall amazing vibe. Love the pizza. The staff is amazing. Shoutout our Balkan brother who works hard and gave us a..."

Jovanka Jazic

"If you're in Tampa and craving pizza, Due Amici Pizza and Pasta is the place to go! The pizza here is not only delicious, but also huge - perfect for..."

Jose Carreiras

"My husband and I took a quick one day trip to Tampa. We decided to have Italian for dinner and found this place. It was some of the best Italian..."

0318tmbrewer

"Didn’t dine in, but the food was so delicious! The lady who brought our food was so sweet and gave us cannolis on the house! Everything tasted..."

Julia Apostol

"Ole Faithful pizza spot in Ybor. Open late, and with really good pizza and pasta options. Served by the slice or the entire pizza. They have a decent..."

Elizabeth Khoury

"Our go-to place for years for fresh authentic Italian thin crust pizza with fabulous pastas, salads, New York style cannolis, and sauces that you..."

Susan Macbeth

"Another top rated place! I think I’m the 4 days we spent in Tampa we had Due Amici like 3 times! The owner was so sweet. He gave us dessert on the..."

Arriel Salas

"Great spot for late night pizza by the slice! Staff was incredibly friendly and the restaurant is so..."

Kayleigh Sandlin

"Delicious big slices of pizza! Had this spot recommended by a friend and it was a great choice! I had the white pizza and my husband had the meat..."

Sierra Mussat

"Maybe it’s just me, but by the time I left, I felt like part of the family. The owners were so sweet and kind, despite being all kinda of busy. I..."

JC Y

"Staying in the area and popped in Christmas Eve. Grabbed a few slices of pizza and a coke...."

John

"Was in Tampa for a few days and went here for lunch and it was so perfectly done, I went back a 2nd time. This is very authentic thin crust NY style..."

Randy REO

"I’m usually a five star kinda guy and this is not meant to be a critical review. We ordered delivery and the pizza arrived on time still warm. The..."

Bones Dent Repair

"A great find in Ybor City. Truly NY pizza on display with plenty of options to choose from. Fresh ingredients, great crust. Huge vegetable salad..."

William Joseph

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Wheelchair Accessible

Iavarone's Italian Grill And Steak House

89/100 (2398 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We enjoyed a delicious dinner here with a group of 6 for a birthday. We had a special bottle of wine that we brought from home, $25 corking fee. We..."

Liz Dunn

"Late celebration for our 53rd Anniversary 8/15/70. Yes, we drank, ate and had a wonderful meal all as expected from one of the BEST restaurants in..."

Sherry Torrey

"We had a reservation for 7:30 for 3 people. We were placed perfectly on time. For all three of us, it was our first time coming here. Our server..."

Monika Paradox (MonzParadox)

"Old school steak house. Prime rib was a nice, generous cut, but not much flavor. Hostess was very friendly and service was ok for a busy..."

Paul sneed

"Family favorite for may years. Excellent food and service. Great portions and good..."

Travis Kirk

"My husband and I came here celebrating our 25th year anniversary. I must say everything was so impressive. Our server Garrett was amazing, and the..."

CraigvToni Varnell

"Exactly what we wanted for our 41st anniversary. Friendly and professional waiter that was informative and did not rush drinks or food. Everything..."

Steve Mutimer

"I went to this restaurant with opinion that I was going to pay and get a tiny amount of food. I was wrong the portion sizes were amazing the bread..."

Tony Daino

"We were lucky to get a last minute reservation on a Saturday night… Our server was super sweet, she was very patient handling all of our food..."

Cara Knox

"This restaurant was possibly the best thing that has ever happened to me on this earth. At the valet, I was helped by Christiano and Vincent and they..."

Olivia Cordova

"Awesome old school place, most of the clientele is AARP but the food is..."

Mark Bauer

"I had 7:30 reservations & the place was overly crowded. Took an hour for us to be seated on a Saturday night. Filet Mignon was amazing. I upgraded to..."

WALLY WOOD EATS

"A great place to go for steak and Italian food. A nice place for a birthday or anniversary. The service was excellent. Nice variety of food options..."

Joe Pezzulich

"We've never been disappointed here. Their food is fresh and amazing. The pork chop is a..."

Chris Freeman

"Our server Colton was amazing. He knew all the details to everything on the menu which made everything sound excellent. We had that châteaubriand..."

Jane Becker

"Excellent atmosphere that resulted from the waiter, (Adam). He suggested a wine, very nice. I didn't care about the food at that..."

The Pro

"My cousin and I came to this establishment last night 8/26 to celebrate my birthday. I had a very pleasant experience. From the beginning to end! My..."

Quinton Mccormick

Lovechop Bbq

"I’ve been going to this place for years and I’ll never stop. The food is so delicious, unique and fast service. They have a wide selection of..."

modern muse

"Good Golly Miss Molly this place is something else. I love Columbian food except when they stick pineapples in something randomly without telling..."

Richard Horne

"The food here is absolutely amazing...it came out quick and fresh the service was good and very inexpensive... cute little place to eat good music..."

Theresa Tee

"The service, food,attention , the taste and much more IS JUST THE BEST AUTHENTIC COLOMBIAN COUSINE. as soon as we walk in the lady did not hesitate..."

Gamal Chtay

"This place is great. Lots of scratch made items in a counter service/fast food type setting. We tried the empanadas, you have to try the cheese and..."

Nature With Mike

"The best Colombian rapid food. The stuffed plantain “burger” is the..."

Jose Ortiz

"Best food I’ve had on DoorDash in Tampa. Delicious meal, great..."

Matt C

"I’ve only tried the pulled pork, but it was pretty good for the price. We asked for garlic bread instead of frys. Their garlic bread is toasted..."

Kodi Willison

"Great authentic Colombian food is a must .Go check them out. You won't regret..."

Abraham Nieves

"The best food EVER!!!! The arepa rellena is even better!!!!! Cripsy delicious fries! My favorite meal there! MUST..."

Tiff_ Eatz

"Good prices, great portions, good flavors.. homestyle cooking. More like street food, but seems pretty busy and popular. Tried La Zunga (pictured)-..."

Jose Fababa

"The Best Patacon and Salchipapa. Also amazing BBQ ribs and Burgers!!!! Great for late night eats open late on..."

Tim Mosher

"Great food and open til 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Perfect late-night..."

David Purtz

"It was my first time visiting and the food was great!!! As a real estate professional in the Tampa Bay area I get to travel different parts of Tampa..."

Chris Brown

"Bomb, got a perro with all 6 sauces. Couldn't even finish the fries. So..."

Brie

"Great food! Better I was..."

Paola Jaramillo

"Nice place with good and fresh..."

Norbert Omar

"My regular Venezuelan restaurant was closed, so I took a chance a tried this place. My expectations were blown out of the water. We tried empanadas..."

Mari Sulbarán

Sorrento Sweets

"Wide variety of sweets. The hospitality was great, we felt very welcomed as soon as we came in. It was our first time and they were very helpful. We..."

Britney Veal

"Stopped in on the way to the movie theater. Wanted something light and quick. The staff, Jordan and Joy, were absolutely delightful! They have the..."

Tiffany Adams

"Wonderful shop! Not just sweets! (The Red Velvet was excellent) They have great coffee, wonderful bagels and sandwiches. The service was great and..."

Jason Dayton

"This cake far exceeded my expectations! She combined Christmas and Thanksgiving for the perfect “thanksmas” cake. It looks to good to cut into..."

lisa hill

"Beautiful and very tasty pastries 🍰 and treats! 🍪🥐😋 The Sfogliatella was light and crispy (spot on!) and the Cassata Cake was fresh and..."

Barry Judkins

"Thank you Sorrento Sweets for hosting my daughter’s birthday party! We had a great experience! All the kids had fun decorating and enjoying the..."

Elvan Mendez

"This is truly an Italian authentic bakery. The coffee is amazing. Best in Hyde Park. Pastries are old world Italian with a touch of NY flavor. Their..."

Walter

"The team at Sorrento Sweets in Hyde Park was amazing! Made a special cake for my daughter’s birthday and it was THE BEST! The decoration was just..."

Terrie Pugh

"Yummy 🤤 yummy is all I have to say. I was in Tampa at an appointment and wanted Italian cookies. I search on google and this place popped up. The..."

marvia xoxo

"There are not a lot of Italian bakery out here in Florida but I drove an hour and 34 minutes just to try this bakery I’ll order the cookies which..."

Carrie Cruz

"Always need to stop in for a cake slice when I’m in Hyde park! And the pesto chicken panini is just too good. I love the staff as well and the..."

Jenna Cofer

"My favorite coffee in South Tampa! It's strong & a great price plus the service is always friendly & fast. My daughter & I LOVE their Italian..."

Donna Jones

Chefs Of Napoli

Cappy's Pizzeria - South Tampa

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Excellent tasting pizza!! Fresh ingredients on the veggie pizza. Amazingly great crust. Cozy place remember to bring cash as no cards accepted...."

Niurka

"When I travel, I always seek out local pizza joints; Cappy's did not disappoint. The sauce is how I like it, more savory than sweet. I also judge..."

Doyoufoodude

"Great NY Pizza. NY style pizza really is top notch. Cozy venue in an old bungalow. Feels authentic and eclectic. Wife "Sally" and I like the little..."

Backtrak

"Yummy. I love Cappy's the deep dish and greek salad are both very good! Very casual..."

Agirl225

"I just love this pizza and Greek salad with potato salad. I'm a regular. They do, however, mess up every single pick-up order I place so I just stay..."

Honey Badger Don't Care

"Yummy food! Great atmosphere!. Chicago style knocks your socks off! New York pizza taste so fresh and you can tell that everything is made ON..."

Katie

"The REAL DEAL!. This is, bar none, the best pizza anywhere. But, it's not Ci-Cis, so if you want fast food pizza, skip Cappy's. Plus, you get a lot..."

Nancyj003

"Fun atmosphere. Great prices and great..."

Amy

"Best Pizza in Tampa.. I've always had great food from this place. It's always absolutely perfect. The music is consistently good, and the menus are..."

Karen S

"Hands down best pizza in Tampa!! Great Greek salad! Love it! Wish they'd..."

ED

"Best Pizza in Tampa!. Cappy's Pizzeria is the best pizza in..."

Pinky's Diner

"Great place!. I love this place. It's in a old bungalow and the pizza is tasty! The greek salad is the best in..."

Todd

"I have had pizza in Italy, Germany, Japan, France, Turkey, Poland, and several states and Cappy's is the best pizza I have ever..."

Yumtofood

"Awesome Chicago Style Pizza!. If you like deep dish pizza, you owe it to yourself to order a large "Chicago Style Cappy". They also have a great..."

TampaBayFoodie

"Great spot!!!. The Chicago style deep dish is spectacular, the crust/bread has something like cornmeal in it, it's been cooked perfectly every time,..."

AskDrTodd

"The best plan–taught me by the friend who introduced me to Cappy’s–is to order and share a salad and a deep dish pizza. While you wait for the..."

Inkwatu

"Ordering from an album cover menu was cute. Quaint, nostalgic and cozy describe the atmosphere. We were fortunate to dine there shortly after they..."

Arlisa

"This location is the original of the 5 Cappy’s in the area. It has a cool retro charm, easy going, family friendly atmosphere with indoor and..."

Bina P

"Delicious Italian style pizza with good homemade sauce. The crust is just right, you have to give just a little pull to bite through it. Many choices..."

Kathy W

"The deep dish pizza here was phenomenal!! Great service. The restaurant is very small and parking is limited, but it's definitely worth ordering for..."

Madelynne Bell

"Great pizza/ great owner- beautiful establishment. If you're in the Tampa area I highly recommend this place. Definitely worth the..."

David C

"We went for the Chicago style pizza. As a very long time customer I was surprised to see that they cut down on all of the ingredients including the..."

LisaMarie B

"Traveling from Mississippi and my husband is Originally from Chicago. We don't have any true Chicago deep dish restaurants in Mississippi so whenever..."

L J

"Great food, great service. Pizza almost like NY, plenty of cheese and pepperoni! Definitely going back again..."

cynthia o'neill

"The Chicago deep dish is equally as good if not better than Giordano's or Lou's. Their Greek salad and regular crust pies are also pretty..."

Courtney Leigh

"Old time Chicago pizza shop. Serves only salad and pizza, cash only. Offers gluten free..."

Thomas Gill

"Really enjoyed the pizza here - very quaint and unique spot that feels cozy and truly feels like a neighborhood spot. Service was pretty quick for..."

Steve P

"We had an amazing dinner at Cappy’s. After starting with the small Greek salad, we moved on to a medium Chicago pizza with sausage, green olives,..."

Jeff Rooks

"Cappys is among the best pizza I've ever had. The deep dish is legit! Don't sleep on this place. What it might lack in curb appeal, it makes up..."

Dan Hall

"Great pizza 🍕 Good service. Relaxed pleasant atmosphere. Always enjoyable at Cappys..."

Don B

"A friend recently moved around the corner and picked up a pie. Both of us being from Jersey I don't do much pizza till I visit up north but I got..."

Robert Dlugos

"Great pizza, they need to move to a bigger location with more parking, I would go more..."

Mark C

"Cappy's is a South Tampa staple serving both thin and thick crust pizzas, calzones, and delish greek salad. The pizzas are a very generous size and..."

Chip Weiner

"Small spot with excellent pizza and salads. We ordered 1/2 a Greek salad and the Sicilian Pizza both were..."

Jeffrey Ronstadt

Auggie's Gourmet Pizza Company

"This was my first time at the Gourmet Pizza Company & it won’t be my last. The food was delicious and the staffs welcome was warming. My favorite..."

Tiffany Humphrey

"Amazing vegan menu. The vegan cheeseless is tasty - with a flavorful, chewy crust and fresh toppings. The Market Salad was fresh and they do not..."

Trina S

"Food was fresh and delicious. I had a half salad and a veggie pizza. The staff was friendly and nice. The restaurant was clean and spacious. I..."

Trivia Kimbrough

"We happened to show up during a major dinner rush and had to wait a few extra minutes. The reason why I point that out is THE PIZZA IS WORTH THE..."

Jenn S

"The food was awesome. Got the vegan gluten free breadsticks and a gluten free pizza with vegan cheese. I didn’t have stomach issues after which is..."

Ella Ackerman

"I had the Chicken Gouda pizza and it literally made my mouth so happy, I could have eaten the whole pie by myself. It's was relatively empty in the..."

Madeline Clausell

"Found this on Google. As a vegan for twelve years my wife and I are always trying new places. Mike was incredibly helpful in helping us find the best..."

Zachary Carroll

"Gourmet Pizza Company is our favorite place to get pizza. I’ve been coming here for over 15 years. We drive 45 minutes to get there and it’s..."

J

"Gluten free pizza was BOMBB!! so so good! we were pleasantly shocked! The feta pizza was a straight HITTTT..."

jaziz zola

"Delicious! Today I ordered the cauliflower shrimp scampi pizza to go and I was impressed. The cust had a good crunch on the edge like a thin crust..."

Pamela Barr

New York New York Pizza - Westchase

87/100 (1650 ratings)

"This is a great pizza shop serving hood NY Style pizza. Being from the NYC area, this pizza is super comparable to what I would expect when visiting..."

Rich Pentony

"Stumbled upon this little pizza place when I went to the Circle K next door and WOW, this pizza is awesome! Big slices, real mozz and the crust is..."

Sara Ferry

"I have tried SO MANY pizza places in 38 different states and New York New York Pizza is hands down my favorite and best pizza I've ever had. I've..."

Sarah Stevens (Sarah Lynne)

"Pizza and wings are excellent! Girls working there are friendly, never had any issues with the food or..."

Sue Anne

"Delicious New York Pizza! Perfect dough, tasty sauce, fresh ingredients. It’s so yummy, I’m getting hungry just thinking about..."

Marina (spacegoons)

"Ok, pizza is a big deal for me. I grew up in Jersey, so I know pizza. Lol. Had NY / NJ Pizza for 35+ years of my life. This place here, Wow!! Brings..."

Rafael Rivera

"I have never tasted pizza like that Mario you are the best pizza maker in Tampa..."

Danjel Lushka

"A small place with big flavors. The employees were very nice and did the completely. No complaints..."

Tammy Blackburn

"I had there white slice today, iam from new York all these places down here claiming new York Pizza these dudes go it. They are the truth. I was..."

Sonny Cruz

"The cheese pizza was amazing it taste similar to whole food pizza but I prefer the NY pizza. It's definitely better than other big franchises. Only..."

Mo

"Love this Pizza shop! The food never disappoints! The owner is friendly and very welcoming. I ordered a pizza and a salad. Salads are hearty and..."

Brandon Chin

"Man, this spot did not disappoint! I love me a big slice of NY style pizza that droops with cheese melting off- you ever seen the Goofy movies? Yea,..."

Ammi L. Collado

"They have by far the best pizza with multiple locations. I've been to 5 different locations and all of which are perfect. New Tampa Ybor Soho Town..."

Scott Smith

"Food was amazing here. I go here whenever I can drive by and grab a slice. Makes me feel like I'm back in my old neighborhood in..."

Darrin M

"Pizza is usually great, sometimes they really go thin on toppings that they charge extra for. Usually ready on..."

John

"I went for the first time I was really feeling that pizza. I’m Native New Yorker .It was so good. I felt like I was back in New York. Also made a..."

Rosalinda Love

Abc Pizza House

87/100 (6222 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My daughter got the Cuban pizza. That was delicious and I got the vegetable pizza and we shared the Greek salad with the potato salad. All was..."

KatzNCrew

"Cutest old school pizza house in Tampa, I have so many memories growing up as a Tampanion and coming here. The food is amazing, the GREEK SALAD is to..."

YAZMIN P BAEZ

"Just tried this place for the first time! Everything was so great, the ceaser dressing was so good and so was the sauce for the gyros. Spaghetti was..."

Jessica Madorma

"Great place the Greek salad and pizza are the best. Always busy but quick service, staff is very nice and..."

Diana Blamey

"This is one of our favorite places for pasta in Tampa Bay! This family-owned business always impresses us with their hot baked pastas and their..."

lee oliver

"We had a great dinner at ABC pizza! Amazing wait staff the food was above par and the prices were not bad! All in all the best place for pizza hands..."

Randy Forshee

"It's probably just me, but I find it exhilarating to find a place that has more than one good thing. This place has really good pizza but my favorite..."

Chris Cotton

"I have often enjoyed the Greek Salad with a friend here. The Greek Salad has good flavor and comes with two decently sized scoops of tasty potato..."

Alan Stewart

"So we've come back from Chicago after 21yrs to specifically visit the other ABC Pizza on waters and Hanley but it had closed down but we came this..."

ROBERT RIVERA

"I loved the place and the food. Waitress seemed to have an attitude or stressed out, in a rush. Which kinda ruined our first time at this place, but..."

Madeline Ramos

"The food was great. It’s a nice place to go with family and friends. The waitress was awesome. Best pizza! I highly..."

Lydia Fernandez

"Great little sit down place to eat pizza. Not many of those anymore so we glad to find this restaurant. It was clean and staff was great. The pizza..."

Ivonne M.S

"Here you will find an old-school pizza palace that is done..."

Ian Sweany

"You can tell that ownership/management care. Food was good, service was even better. Alex was very attentive and helpful along with the rest of the..."

Tyler Brown (TampaTraveler)

"Always good... the tea and the staff are sweet...... but the cuban pizza not so hot..... wasn't that great... it was something I haven't ordered..."

Bryan Chapman

"Food was delicious and on point! Make sure to request Kenny, he was awesome! Super attentive and so..."

Daisy Caballero

"ABC Pizza is a quiet Tampa landmark that has held its place in the community for decades, and for good reason - the food is always hot, always..."

Brionne Thomas

"I was working here for the phone company. Met the owners and loved the atmosphere. My work took me into the back of house and I was pleasantly..."

Steve LeBlanc

"Such a great time eating here with our family!! Food was delicious and hot! Will be coming back..."

Mary

La Prima Pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is real NYC style pizza!! I felt like I was back on Bushwick Ave. in Brooklyn. Will definitely return again..."

Carlos A

"I've tried several places since I arrived here in Wesley Chapel and I can honestly say this place is probably the closest thing to your local..."

Cubicle Chris

"This is the only place you are going to find real New York style Pizza in Tampa..."

Erik Ramirez

"There is no question this is the best pizza in New Tampa. Lots of reviews about the owner. He is a New Yorker and he has always been great to us. ..."

Elissa Nauful

"We had to stop at the Warhammer store and we were hungry and took a look around to see what there was to grab a quick bite. We saw this place and I'm..."

Kristin Herndon

"Authentic NYC style pizza. Absolutely delicious. Real NY style knishes also available and addictive. Ate one knish and wound up taking 4 to..."

Maria Carrion

"Best pizza I've had in a long time. Seriously some delicious food. The owner was very annoying. Our waitress was doing a wonderful job, but he was..."

Buck Greenway

"Really good food and the pizza is spot on. If you happen to be in the area, this place is worth checking out. The owner is very friendly and always..."

Jun Kim

"This place is above 5 start. Our family have been going there for over 17 years. We live 45 miles away but we still have our family meals there as..."

sal guadagnolo

"Visited La Prima Pizza with a group of friends for the first time this weekend. The service was great, the facility was clean, and the pizza is..."

Cordell Walton

"Absolutely the best pizza anywhere. If I'm going out for pizza, I'm going there. Very personable owner. Love the place..."

Alan VandenLangenberg

"Some friends and I went to get a chicken parmesean sub, which was excellent. Ended up having a conversation with the owner and his pizza was some of..."

Karlton Laster

Oggi Italian Street Food

"Couple things…food is awesome. Probably the best Italian food in all of Tampa. Atmosphere is pretty cool and cozy. As for service…wellll..."

Patrick Edmondson

"Great vibe & service, most of our food was great but the veal didn’t do much for..."

Mackenzie Smith

"They have the best bread!! Overall experience was wonderful. Weather permitting, I recommend you eat outside in the alley type seating. So cozy and a..."

Taniesha Bracken

"Our first time here and it was rather early for dinner but we hadn't even had lunch that day. One of those days where you're rushing everywhere...."

Lisy saavedra

"Everything was AMAZING. Best (free, for the table) bruschetta, lightest house salad, best butternut squash ravioli, and best garlic bread I’ve ever..."

NINA RICCI

"My go-to for great Italian food. Went last night and the server Kendra was phenomenal. I would recommend this place to my friends but it's one of my..."

MrVanLandingham

"Personally ordered the Palermo Chicken Cutlet with a side of Alfredo, company ordered the Alfredo and Genovese Pesto. Very unique menu options as..."

Vishal Vellody

"Took my bf here for his birthday dinner and we loved this place! Our waitress, Angela, was great and the food was amazing. We enjoyed the burrata,..."

Kayla Weiser

"there is no other way to have italian food if it’s not Oggi! holy cannoli their food is spectacular. 2nd time here and it just keeps getting..."

Sebastien Weiri

"An amazing experience! I went for brunch and it didn’t disappoint. I had the Italian Benedict and a half portion of the cannoli French toast. Both..."

Rose

"This is a modern Italian restaurant right on the main strip of Davis Island. The ambiance is Island casual with Tampa Bay charm. There's no need to..."

The Fortunate Tragedy Tampa, FL

"I was in the Tampa area with family and someone suggested OGGI for lunch. We decided to give it a whirl and it was the best decision of the day. They..."

Traveling Gamer

"We all love this place in my family- my mom has lived in Davis Islands for 9 years and the addition of Oggi a few years back was a fabulous one...."

Harper Franklin

"Delicious food and friendly service. Don't forget..."

Stacy Wrenn

Babbaluci

"Well, took a while but finally found a family Italian restaurant with authentic Italian recipes and cooking. Food was amazing! Booked 6:30..."

Paul sneed

"One of the best Italian restaurants I've been to. Everything we had was delicious. Lasagna, veal Parmesan, gnocchi, nonno pasquale, and the grouper..."

Alesha Amnay

"The food and drinks were delicious. I ordered an old fashioned and gnocchi. The gnocchi was perfectly cooked and the Gorgonzola sauce it was in..."

Ashley Medina

"It’s a cheese, béchamel and pasta paradise! Flavor town to the nth degree! Gracious service all the way around! Felt like going to a friends home...."

Larry Hansen

"Luigi was excellent. Very nice wine/cream sauce. Using very nice Parmesan on dishes. Everyone was very happy with meal. Michael and Alessandra made..."

Tom Atkins

"Amazing restaurant! Everything is fresh and bursting with flavor. They serve an excellent charcuterie board with spiced olives, prosciutto, and a..."

Megs

"This place is legit. We haven’t had food this good since we visited Italy ten years ago!!!! Staff is nice and the owner walks around and checks on..."

Jessica Leigh

"Awesome overall experience. We have been there twice and both times the meatball appetizer was amazing!! Puts your grandma's meatballs to shame!! The..."

Leneisha Cenac

"These meatballs were expertly crafted, boasting a perfect balance of tender meat and savory seasoning. The plump and succulent mussels were a..."

Rachel Bond

"This was our first time at Trattoria Pasquale, and we will definitely be back, and with friends. Casey, the hostess greeted us immediately and was..."

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