Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Tampa / Central Florida West

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Updated June 05, 2025

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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 3 days ago

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

Lilac

4.8

4.8 (747)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Tampa

About the restaurant

Lilac, the Michelin-Starred Mediterranean restaurant helmed by the esteemed Chef John Fraser, redefines the art of dining. It features signature elements of Chef Fraser's Mediterranean cuisine mastery, explored through fresh Floridian ingredients.

Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, the dining room’s open concept, walnut flooring, and glowing pendant globes surround an eight-seat Christian Liaigre chef’s counter and a lively open kitchen, creating a convivial, yet elevated environment. Taking its cues from Fraser’s Greek heritage and his admiration of Turkish and French cuisines, Lilac’s menu is a balance of fresh, seasonal, and locally-sourced items with bold flavors and exquisite presentations.

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YaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Perfection ambiance and curation of food was wonderous

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Dark Chocolate Soufflé (Serves Two)

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 4 days ago

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

Dolce Italia

4.9

4.9 (677)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Dolce Italia was established in 2010 by Tiziana Di Costanzo who came from Ischia, an island in the Gulf of Naples. Using a combination of classic Italian dishes, family recipes passed down for generations, and warm hospitality, Dolce Italia has built a reputation in Sarasota as a destination for anyone seeking great food and ambiance. In 2015 Matthew joined as manager of the front of house and is now a managing partner of Dolce Italia. The kitchen staff trained by Tiziana from the beginning are still with the restaurant with Maria being the capocuoco.
Some of the specialities Dolce Italia has become famous for are the Napoletan Eggplant- a tender sautee eggplant with fresh tomatoes crowned with ricotte, the Trenne Dolce Italia- the signature pasta dish with creamy tomato sauce, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and mushroom.

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CarlottaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Dolce Italia has become our favorites and never disappoints! We have many favorites we love and the lasagne and the chicken piccata at the top of the list, so far. But we just went for the Savour Sarasota and tried new dishes, all fabulous. The decor is charming, and the owner, Matthew, is delightful and makes us feel very welcome. Highly recommend!!!

Pietro's Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (751)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Italian Restaurant& wine bar in Sarasota. Where you are a stranger only once.
His philosophy served him well with his previous Sarasota businesses. Café Gabbiano located on Siesta Key was originated by the Migliaccio family in 2003 where is four sons grew in and out of the restaurant business.
A second venture in downtown Sarasota was opened and designed by Pietro in 2012 named Casantica, a small old house converted to a quaint homey restaurant. Both restaurants are now under new ownership.
Now, this small intimate place is where I can have fun serving and meeting new friends. Benvenuti.

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Sandy

Dined 7 days ago

Outstanding, our favorite restaurant! We feel like we are in Italy.

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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.

Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue- Sarasota

4.9

4.9 (753)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Sophie's offers globally influenced yet decidedly American cuisine in a luxurious intimate setting featuring an outdoor terrace, open kitchen and private dining area. Sophie's dining experience captures the style and elegance of Saks Fifth Avenue, with a passionate focus on outstanding food and drink. Sophie's Chef Andrew Thompson changes his innovative menu seasonally using the best locally-sourced ingredients. The menu is complemented by a selection of craft cocktails and a thoughtfully curated wine list.

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Greg

Dined 3 days ago

We always have a great time at Sophie’s! Food was great and the service is way beyond great! We all had the Avenue burger (they were cooked as ordered, which is getting harder to find these days) and had just the right amount of toppings. We will be back!

The Black Pearl

4.9

4.9 (797)

$50 and over

French American

Dunedin

About the restaurant

We will be offering our 8+ course dinner for the upcoming holidays for $125 per person on the following dates. Wine pairings to the courses will be offered at an additional charge with prices subject to change from...

December 20th - January 9th

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February 7th - February 20th

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The Black Pearl restaurant serves a modern American and French cuisine. All meals at the restaurant are prepared by the chef duo Christopher Artrip (Exceutive Chef) and Ian Got (Sous Chef). The restaurant serves food made from fresh locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant offers a cozy romantic ambience with chic, up class interiors.

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DavidVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Very small restaurant with excellent food and attentive service . Nice high end wine list and sommelier service. Easily the best high end restaurant in the area

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Black Pearl Salad

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Black Pearl Ice Cream

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Hereford Filet Mignon

By Patrik Pettersson at Kompose

4.5

4.5 (127)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Experience a culinary voyage like no other, at Patrik Pettersson's restaurant, tucked away in the refined Kompose Hotel. Celebrated for his innovative fusion of classic flavors and cutting-edge techniques, Chef Patrik Pettersson promises an unforgettable epicurean journey. Immerse yourself in our rotating five and seven-course tasting menus, meticulously crafted to captivate your palate with every bite. With a menu that evolves every three weeks, each visit unveils a fresh symphony of flavors and culinary artistry. Reserve your table now and elevate your dining experience at Sarasota's premier destination for gastronomic excellence.

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MaryVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Everyone in my party agreed that our expectations were definitely exceeded by our experience. The wine pairings were completely amazing, and the food was unlike anything I’ve ever had. Although, one in our party was from Sweden, and remarked how much the experience reminded her of home. We were all particularly impressed with the dill oil presented on the scallops. Beautiful presentations of all courses and the servers allowed for a very European pause between courses that allowed us to actually enjoy three hours eating and talking in an airport lobby restaurant! Our complements to the chef!

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Experience

Savor Sarasota Summer Special

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.

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