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Caviar Scarpinocc - Il Ritorno, St. Petersburg, FL
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Il Ritorno

5 (1002)
$50 and over
Italian
449 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Italian for the discerning palate. Il Ritorno brings a new taste of fresh Italian cuisine to the community—introducing new, interesting flavors and combinations that add elegance to a traditionally rustic genre. We want our food to be enjoyed and memorable to all those dining at Il Ritorno. Therefore, we are well prepared to handle special requests and dietary restrictions. Speak with your server for options or questions.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Lazer Benstock
  • Neighborhood
    St. Petersburg
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Tasting Experience At The Chef's Bar

    $275.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for an exceptional experience at our Chef's Bar looking into the kitchen. Our Chef's design an 10+ course tasting menu and optional wine pairing. Our Chef's Bar experience is $275 per person. Due to the nature of our tasting menu, we are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/allergies. Additionally, please let us know if you have any aversions to any specific items/food groups.
    Chef's Tasting Experience At The Chef's Bar Photo
  • Grand Tasting Menu

    $225.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    The Grand Tasting is a 7 course culinary experience consisting of Caviar, Japanese Wagyu and many other flavors. It is $225 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
    Grand Tasting Menu Photo
  • Spring Tasting Menu

    $149.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    The Spring Tasting is a 6 course culinary experience consisting of fresh spring ingredients. It is $149 per person , plus tax and gratuity.
    Spring Tasting Menu Photo

What 1,002 people are saying

Il Ritorno reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

1,002 Reviews
  1. Pj

    Minneapolis - St. Paul6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely restaurant and the staff was top notch. We loved the menu very modern. Atmosphere very hip and we enjoyed our meals very much. We will definitely come back. As a full time resident here it’s great to have such a fine restaurant nearby.

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  2. Kent VIP

    Tampa50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always inventive and subtle improvements on traditional Italian dishes. Interesting wines, especially from Italy. Last night we enjoyed a fantastic Arneis from the Piedmonte region which paired perfectly with our branzino. The agnolotti pasta with ramps was such an amazing dish - we might have to come back just for that one. Always gracious service and truly skilled bartenders. We most definitely will definitely be Ritorno'ing....hahaha.

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  3. Anna VIP

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    phenomenal food, vibe & service. you really can’t beat it!!!!

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  4. Noname

    Central Kentucky1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 17, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was wonderful, very knowledgeable. Great setting. Delicious food and wine. Would love to come back in the future.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing!!

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  6. TeresaE

    Tampa9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 28, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was exceptional and the service was wonderful- attentive without hovering. We had a wonderful evening.

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  7. JasonB VIP

    Tampa145 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 24, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Atmosphere, food, service. Everything was spot on.

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  8. CTRACEYRUN

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 14, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was exceptional! The risotto melted in my mouth, was rich and decedenct, everything you would want in that type of dish. The shaved black truffles enhanced the aroma of the dish and elevated the flavor profile to the next level. My friend, a 72 Italian lady from Rome who is VERY particular about her pasta, was enchanted with the bucatini pomodoro. Commenting about the homemade freshness and perfect balance of tomatoes and heavy cream. We were too stuffed for any sweet treats, but next time I'll try to restrain myself with the earlier courses so I can conclude my meal properly! Bravo on a job well done, I will certainly be back with friends and clients in the future.

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  9. BenR

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 14, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve eaten in many of the finest restaurants throughout Italy, and like to think I have a discerning palate. With that, I can say that il Ritorno’s Bucatini Pomodoro w/ Fresh Basil, Ligurian Olive Oil and Burrata is the best tomato-based pasta dish that I’ve had in the entire Tampa Bay Area! Well done Chef!

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  10. KalleenM

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 13, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was absolutely wonderful! The atmosphere was perfect. The service was attentive and personable. I felt like our server truly wanted us to have a fantastic experience and we did. Everything we ate was delicious. The cocktails were balanced. It was fun to watch the going-ons in the kitchen. We will definitely be back. This is one of the best, if not the best, restaurant in St. Pete. Kudos to their entire staff for a memorable experience!

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Il Ritorno is rated 5 stars by 1002 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Il Ritorno

449 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    St. Petersburg
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Lazer Benstock
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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