Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Tampa

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Tampa? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Quality Foods Market

5.0

5 (330)

$50 and over

Italian

Tampa

About the restaurant

Quality Foods Market offers a unique culinary experience, featuring authentic Italian cuisine, in a relaxed, elevated casual, and intimate atmosphere. Enjoy a seasonally changing, from scratch menu, featuring both classic and modern pastas; hand cut steaks from USDA Certified Premium Hereford Heritage 1881 Beef; New Zealand Lamb Chops; USDA Certified Prime Veal; and the freshest seafood available, flown in from around the world throughout the week. In addition, Quality Foods Market offers a curated wine list with selections from all over the world, and an unrivaled craft and imported beer selection. Executive Chef Christopher Houp takes the time to interact with each and every guest throughout the dining experience, taking the Chef's Table concept to a whole new level. Tables are limited, with just 16 seats inside, and an additional 16 seats for al fresco dining. Our guests are treated to a true Italian dining experience, as we allow a minimum of three hours between reservations.

Top review

elizabethVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Incredible food and awesome chef who comes to each table to chat during the meal

Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel - Special Events

5.0

5 (13)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Tampa

About the restaurant

Experience unforgettable moments.
Our spectacular annual events calendar holds something for everyone, from an opulent Mother's Day Brunch to Wine Dinners and Tastings. Create your times to treasure at Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Special Events.

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Katherine

Dined on May 11, 2025

everything was very lovely. I just thought $80 per person was a bit much but elegant, classy low-key event.

Caffe Paradiso - Tampa

4.9

4.9 (1229)

$30 and under

Italian

Tampa

About the restaurant

Caffé Paradiso voted best Italian resturant in Tampa is known for it's great home made regional dishes excellent service and reasonably priced wine list, also preparing special dishes at your request.

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Margo

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

It is always delicious, great service, friendly staff!

Dessert Room at Bern's Steak House

4.9

4.9 (422)

$30 and under

Dessert

Tampa

About the restaurant

Retire to a private booth made from old wine casks on the second floor of Bern's Steak House. Enjoy decadent desserts, cheeses and after dinner beverages, including cognacs, scotches, ports, bourbons, specialty drinks and much more. Every dessert is handmade and prepared using only the finest possible ingredients.

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Elizabeth

Dined 3 days ago

Awesome! Deserts were amazing and ambience is like no other place you have been!!

Tasty Venues Italian Bistro

4.9

4.9 (189)

$31 to $50

Italian

Brandon

About the restaurant

Tasty Venues' Osteria Rita is now serving our fall and winter menu, full of delicious new options. Our setting is quiet and intimate, perfect for conversation. Special culinary events are posted on our culinary events calendar at www.MyTastyVenues.com. Tasty Venues believes that the universal language of food is a way to bring people together. By exploring the delights of the table, we not only nourish our bodies, but we also nourish our spirits. Tasty Venues was established to share beautiful foods and experiences in recognition of the connections we create around the shared table. Come try Chef Cinzia's superb creations!

Please be advised that we do not have a children's menu, highchairs, or booster seats. In consideration of our guests who prefer an intimate/romantic/quiet conversation dining experience, children under the age of 10 will not be seated during dinner service because our small size precludes the ability to adequately accommodate them.

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Tricia

Dined on May 2, 2025

It’s always amazing! We had both had a busy rough Friday and needed a date reset. This restaurant feels like going home to us. So grateful for the ambiance and sweet people here.

Pane Rustica

4.9

4.9 (1410)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Tampa

About the restaurant

Pane Rustica is a Zagat-rated restaurant and artisan bakery featuring handcrafted baked goods, savory lunch items and enticing dinners. Lunch customers can choose from hearth-baked pizza, sandwiches and salads in a casual atmosphere. In the evening, the menu and service style elevate to fine dining, serving unique wood-fired entrees, appetizers and small plates. Our wine and drink menu offer delicious choices to pair with our menu items.

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AbbeVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We dine here often and it’s usually terrific. Most recent visit was not

Zen Kitchen & Bar

4.9

4.9 (227)

$30 and under

Pan-Asian

New Port Richey

About the restaurant

For 20years, Chef Victor Wang and Owner Chiara Covelli have reigned over their highly acclaimed restaurant… Zen Forrest… known for its Chinese, Korean, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Singapore. Award winning lunches and Dinner. Private events, cooking classes. Zen Forrest was known for amazing food, sake, wine and imported and local beers.
When the lease came up at Zen Forrest and they couldn't stay Chiara thought it might be the end of Zen Forrest in New Port Richey. As good things do happen, with the assistance of the new partner, Jay Patel, he found the perfect location on Grand Boulevard in downtown New Port Richey. It is a larger restaurant accommodating over 150 guests, with a Sushi Bar and a sociable, full liquor cocktail bar.

Chef Victor and partners are pleased to share their excitement with loyal Zen Forrest customers and friends and they look forward to hosting you to a new ZEN Kitchen & Bar experience.

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k-LynnVIP

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

Thee best fresh market Salmon I have ever had , and the coconut soup is amazing !

Michael's Grill

4.9

4.9 (1598)

$30 and under

American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Michael’s Grill is a refreshing destination for a unique dining experience in the town of Carrollwood. It hosts a spacious covered patio along with a beautiful granite bar to enjoy your favorite cocktails. Main dining room offers an open kitchen experience, where fully trained Chefs can be seen preparing the magic that you deserve. Michael’s fresh seafood is the talk of the town, which he attributes to a long lasting friendship with a local fish monger of 30 years.
Steaks, chicken and pasta also compliments the menu, as well as a trendy lunch menu offering.
Come see what all the fuss is about.

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AlexisVIP

Dined 2 days ago

One of our favorite places to go! The food and entertainment are always fantastic.

Psomi

4.8

4.8 (1101)

$30 and under

Greek

Tampa

About the restaurant

PSOMI literally translates to “bread” but its essence is so much more. Psomi refers to the best bite, the “choice” piece, the crumb that everyone at the table fights over. Whether you’re a local or just passing through- Psomi is more than just an incredibly delicious, beautiful bakery + eatery, it’s a place to call home.

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GabyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We had a great time for brunch at Psomi. Great service and our server provided incredible recommendations!

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4.8

4.8 (13762)

$50 and over

Steak

Tampa

About the restaurant

Perfectly aged steaks, one of the largest wine collections in the world, and an internationally famous dessert room. These elements have combined since 1956 to provide guests with a unique culinary experience. Prime steaks are cut to order, vegetables are grown locally on the Bern’s farm when available and sourced from the finest purveyors, and the menu includes 20 choices of caviar. Each visit to Bern’s Steak House takes you on a gastronomic adventure that defines Bern’s not as a meal but as an experience.

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FrancesVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Absolutely a phenomenal dining experience. Exceptional service delicious food perfection.

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