
Cena
Order delivery or takeout
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesItalian
- Hours of operationWed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number(813) 374-8840
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Executive chefMichael Buttacavoli
- CateringFor catering inquiries please contact Michael Buttacavoli, at 813-374-8840 or michael@cenatampa.com
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Plate 2022
- NeighborhoodTampa
- Cross streetE.Kennedy Blvd and N.Meridian Ave in Grand Central building
- Parking detailsPark in the Grand Central WEST Garage off E. Kennedy Blvd (entrance corner of Crunch Fitness). Go up ramp, take ticket and circle up and park in any spot near the “A/ Stageworks” marked elevator core. Parking on floors 3, 4 and 5 is free for the first 2 hours then $3/hour. Take elevator to 1st floor, go to courtyard and Cena is on the left.
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences
5-Course Whiskey Tasting Dinner
$90.00 per person
Nov 30, 2023 onlyA five-course evening with GlenAllachie, plus Chef Butta's original food pairings, dessert included! Pour Line-up: -GlenAllachie Speyside Single Malt Scotch 2010 -GlenAllachie speyside single malt scotch 21 years -GlenAllachie speyside single malt scotch 18 years -GlenAllachie speyside single malt scotch 13 years -GlenAllachie Wine series limited edition 2012 cuvee cask finish speyside $90/person plus gratuity due at the event! To book larger parties please call the restaurant: (813) 374-8840Holiday Wine Dinner
$75.00 per person
Dec 21, 2023 onlyCALL CENA (813) 374-8840 OR MESSAGE US ON SOCIALS TO RSVP Welcome to Cena's monthly Wine Night Tasting - Christmas Edition! Serving 8 Italian wines from different regions of Italy to pair with new creative dishes from our Executive Chef Buttacavoli (who beat Bobby Flay) and Cena team. You may just be testing out a new dish that we are considering for our menu! Every event starts with an Italian charcuterie board and ends with a dessert—with courses in between and delicious wine in hand. These events are great for dates, parties, friends, and wine and food hobbyists! BONUS: Purchase your favorite wine bottles of the night for 50% off the retail price! Duration: 2 hours $75/person plus gratuity to be paid at the event
What 1,351 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.4Food
- 4.2Service
- 4.1Ambience
- 4Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
Cena offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 374-8840.
Cena is rated 4.3 stars by 1351 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
1208 E Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602
Additional information
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Plate 2022
- Cross streetE.Kennedy Blvd and N.Meridian Ave in Grand Central building
- NeighborhoodTampa
- Hours of operationWed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesItalian
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Parking detailsPark in the Grand Central WEST Garage off E. Kennedy Blvd (entrance corner of Crunch Fitness). Go up ramp, take ticket and circle up and park in any spot near the “A/ Stageworks” marked elevator core. Parking on floors 3, 4 and 5 is free for the first 2 hours then $3/hour. Take elevator to 1st floor, go to courtyard and Cena is on the left.
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefMichael Buttacavoli
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number(813) 374-8840
- CateringFor catering inquiries please contact Michael Buttacavoli, at 813-374-8840 or michael@cenatampa.com