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Quality Foods Market, Lutz, FL

Quality Foods Market

5.0

5

43 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(813) 373-5466
Website
http://www.qualityfoodsfl.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Christopher Houp
Private party facilities
Guests can book our entire dining room or patio for private parties.

Location
16307 N Florida Ave, Fl 33549, Lutz, FL 33549-6131
Neighborhood
Tampa
Cross street
Bearss Avenue
Parking details
Handicap parking available
Public transit
Bearss Avenue at Florida Avenue and one mile north on the east side of Florida Avenue next to The Hound's Meow.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Featured Wines

Menu and prices subject to change based on availability and market pricing

Uccelliera, 2020 Rosso Di Montalcino$65.00
D.O.C. Montalcino, 100% sangiovese
Voliero, 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino$140.00
D.O.C.G. Montalcino, 100% sangiovese
Ca' Montebello, Pinot Nero (Nv)$34.00
Lombardi, 100% pinot nero, still (bright, floral, fruity); pinot nero frizzante (delicate apple and peach)

Antipasti

Menu and prices subject to change based on availability and market pricing

Caprese$23.00
d.o.p mozzarella di bufala, roasted campari tomatoes marinated in white balsamic, house-grown basil, balsamic of modena glaze
Carciofi Alla Romana$22.00
White wine marinated artichokes with stem, EVOO, Pecorino Romano, oregano, garlic
Le Lumache$24.00
2 dozen snails, house-roasted garlic butter; served with toasted bread
Capesante Avvolte$29.00
2 fresh, wild caught, dry Georges bank U8 sea scallops wrapped in hickory and maple house-smoked pancetta, drizzled with tuscan extra virgin olive oil and baked to perfection; finished with a touch of fresh cracked pepper
Calamari Alla Calabrese$24.00
Fresh, ilex calamari simmered with crushed San marzano tomato, a hint of garlic, and calabrian peppers
Cozze Blu Alla Calabrese$27.00
3 dozen arctic blue mussels simmered with crushed San marzano tomato, a hint of garlic, and calabrian peppers
Cozze Blu Alla Veneto$27.00
3 dozen arctic blue mussels steamed in a butter, white wine, garlic, shallot & cream
Vongole in Brodo
Middleneck clams, steamed in a butter, white wine & garlic cream sauce with shallots;
- Half Order$27.00
- 2 1/2 Dozen$36.00

Frutti Di Mare

Menu and prices subject to change based on availability and market pricing

Capesante Di Mare$62.00
3 large u8 fresh, wild caught, oak-grilled Georges bank dry sea scallops atop fresh tagliolini all'uovo in a roasted red pepper reduction; choice of insalata di casa or lobster bisque
Pasta Alla Vongole E Bottarga$52.00
2 dozen middleneck clams, steamed in panna, white wine, and garlic over pici, d.o.p. Pecorino Romano, bottarga di muggine, fresh herbs & red pepper flake; choice of insalata di casa or lobster bisque

Carne

Menu and prices subject to change based on availability and market pricing

Braciola Di Vitello$89.00
Oak-grilled, pecorino crusted, 18 oz usda prime, bone-in veal chop; served with friarielli
Agnello Scottadito$67.00
Four Frenched New Zealand lamb chops, lightly seasoned and grilled over oak; served with friarelli

Tagli Del Patrimonio (Heritage Cuts)

Menu and prices subject to change based on availability and market pricing

Bistecca Alla Fiorentina
Oak-grilled, USDA certified, 2" thick 1881 Hereford heritage porterhouse*, simply seasoned with kosher salt and fresh-cracked peppercorn; finished table-side with Tuscan EVOO, 10-year & 40-year aged balsamic of modena *. Served in the traditional tuscan style, "Al sangue" with the filet cooked to medium rare and the NY strip to rare, allowed to rest, removed from the bone and sliced; ask your server for available sizes
Bistecca Alla Costata$89.00
24 oz oak-grilled, USDA certified, 1881 Hereford heritage ribeye; simply seasoned with kosher salt and fresh-cracked peppercorn; finished with choice of Mediterranean anchovy butter or Calabrian chili butter

Contorni (Sides)

Menu and prices subject to change based on availability and market pricing

Carciofi Alla Griglia
White wine marinated artichokes with stem
- Half (2 Pieces)$14.00
- Whole (4 Pieces)$22.00
Friarielli
Sauteed broccoli raab; half 8
- Half$8.00
- Whole (Serves 2-3)$15.00

Insalata e Zuppa

Menu and prices subject to change based on availability and market pricing

Insalata Della Casa$11.00
Mixed greens, house-made roasted tomato & garlic vinaigrette, fire-roasted & marinated tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, grana padano
Red Pepper Bisque
Creamy smoked Gouda and roasted red pepper bisque
- Cup$11.00
- Bowl$13.00
Lobster Bisque
Rich, creamy bisque of Maine lobster, cream, sherry
- Cup$11.00
- Bowl$13.00

Pasta

Served with choice of insalata di casa or cup of creamy bisque. Menu and prices subject to change based on availability and market pricing

Cacio E Pepe$28.00
Pici, d.o.p. Pecorino Romano, EVOO, fresh-cracked pepper
Carbonara$35.00
Pici, guanciale, egg, d.o.p. Pecorino Romano, EVOO, fresh-cracked pepper
Tartufo Nero$44.00
Pici, guanciale, egg, shaved black truffle & crema di Parmigiana-Reggiano, shaved d.o.p. Parmigiano Reggiano traversetolese
Ragu Alla Bolognese$34.00
Pappardelle, veal, beef, pork, San marzano, panna, d.o.p. Grana Padano
Salsiccia E Pomodoro$37.00
Pici, house-made sweet or hot Italian sausage, stracciatella, crushed San marzano tomato
Salsiccia E Peperoncino Arrosto$41.00
Pappardelle, house-made sweet or hot Italian sausage, stracciatella, roasted red pepper reduction
Carciofi E Capperi$33.00
Pappardelle, artichoke, sicilian capers, colatura di alici, squeeze of lemon, fresh-cracked pepper, d.o.p traversotolese
Pesto Di Rucola$28.00
Fresh tagliolini all'uovo, house-made walnut & arugula pesto, d.o.p pecorino Romano
Pomodoro$24.00
Fresh tagliolini all'uovo, crushed San marzano, house-grown basil
Arrabbiata$28.00
Fresh tagliolini all'uovo, crushed San marzano, fried garlic, calabrian pepper

Bevande

Menu and prices subject to change based on availability and market pricing

Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
- Unsweet$4.00
- Raspberry, Peach, or Mango$5.00
Baladin Italian Soda$5.00
Agrumata (mixed citrus), cedrata (Mediterranean citron), mela zen (apple & ginger), ginger (herb & bitters), cola, spuma nera
Boylan's Craft Soda$3.50
Cane cola, diet cane cola, root beer, creme soda, orange soda, black cherry, ginger ale, sparkling lemonade, birch beer, creamy red birch beer, ginger ale, Shirley temple
San Pelligrino$5.00
1 ltr
Hot Brewed Coffee$4.00
Hot Brewed Tea$4.00
Masala (black), earl grey, green, white/green fusion, spearmint, mango passionfruit

Caffe

Menu and prices subject to change based on availability and market pricing

Ristretto$4.00
Espresso$4.00
Lungo$4.00
Americano$4.00
Cioccolata$5.00
Steamed milk, ghirardelli chocolate sauce
Caffé Latte$5.00
Espresso, steamed milk
Cappuccino$5.00
Espresso, steamed milk, foam
Breve$6.00
Espresso, steamed half & half, foam
Caffé Mocha$6.00
Espresso, ghirardelli chocolate sauce, steamed milk, foam

Dolci

Menu and prices subject to change based on availability and market pricing

Cannolo$5.00
Crisp shell, house-made sweetened cheese cannoli filling
Chocolate Cannolo$7.00
Crisp, chocolate-dipped, shell with house-made chocolate chip filling; ask your server for additional flavors
Rainbow Cookies$6.00
Raspberry & almond between layers of cake; draped in dark chocolate
Torta Della Nonna$10.00
Lemon tart topped with slivered almonds and pine nuts
Pistachio & Ricotta$10.00
Layers of pistachio creme, whipped ricotta & airy sponge cake
Ricotta Cheesecake$12.00
With a drizzle of sabal
Tiramisu$8.00
Cold-brew soaked lady fingers, sweetened mascarpone, cocoa
Limoncello Cake$10.00
Moist yellow cake, sweetened lemon mascarpone

Digestivi

Menu and prices subject to change based on availability and market pricing

Tawny Porto$8.00
Van zellers
Tannat Dessert Wine$15.00
2014 madera sella, Canelones, Uruguay
Limoncello$8.00
Fortified wine in the style of the classic Italian after-dinner drink
Ruby Reserve Porto$10.00
Quinta Das bandeiras, passagem

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

5Food
5Service
4.8Ambience
4.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Overall
Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Food
Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Service
Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Value
Tampa / Central Florida West
Neighborhood gem
Tampa / Central Florida West
Great for fine wines
Tampa / Central Florida West
Good for special occasions
Tampa / Central Florida West
Italian
Tampa
Best Overall
Tampa
Best Food
Tampa
Best Service
Tampa
Best Ambiance
Tampa
Best Value
Tampa
Neighborhood gem
Tampa
Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
Tampa
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43 Reviews

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Nancy
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very small, quiet dining with only 4 tables inside of a wine shop so you have an unlimited choice. Chris, the owner, explained that he lived in Italy for a couple of years and studied in several restaurants so he makes only fresh and authentic Italian food. Eating here is a very unique but very worthwhile experience. Walking inside the shop, it’s surprising to see 4 well set dining tables inside, so don’t expect a lovely view. But it definitely allows you to focus on your table mates. The food was exceptional. I highly recommend this place.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding. Again. The scallops were definitely the best scallops I have ever had, and may have been the best meal I have ever had.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and wine! Bought a delicious ricotta cheese cake for Thanksgiving. Hidden Gem in the heart of North Tampa!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Chef Chris is very knowledgeable and the food is absolutely amazing! One of the best meals we’ve ever had.
Quality Foods MarketResponded on November 19, 2023
Thank you so much for sharing. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us and hope to see you again soon!
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PaulR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, awesome wine and beer selection, and friendly staff!
Quality Foods MarketResponded on November 19, 2023
We are so happy to hear that your enjoyed your dining experience with us, Paul! Thank you again for choosing to celebrate your anniversary with us and we look forward to seeing you both for another meal soon.
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Chee
Tampa
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another amazing meal with Chef Chris and staff. I've been lucky enough to travel and dine around the world, and Quality Foods Market delivers a unique experience that I have never seen anywhere else. It's like we're eating at Chef's home.
Quality Foods MarketResponded on November 19, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience, Chee! We are always so happy to hear that our guests feel at home with us. We are looking forward to your next visit already!
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Amelia
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you are looking for the best meal of your life, you absolutely cannot sleep on Quality Foods Market. If they were in South Tampa or Carrollwood, they would be booked weeks in advance. The intimate dining room allows Chef Chris to really interact with each and every guest while still making sure that everything that comes out of the kitchen is perfection. The snails are always a must for me; garlicky and buttery goodness. I won't eat lamb anywhere else now because the quality here cannot be beat and they are always cooked to a perfect medium rare.
Quality Foods MarketResponded on November 19, 2023
You always know how to make us blush, Amelia! It is always a pleasure having you and your family in for dinner and we look forward to your next visit.
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JosephP
Tampa
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
By far best Italian restaurant in Tampa. Chef Chris cares about your dining experience and assures it is tremendous. Woth the trip
Quality Foods MarketResponded on November 12, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Joseph. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and look forward to your next visit!
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Bill
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Second visit and we tried some new dishes pasta with sweet sausage in a pomodoro base and Cacci di Pepe - both bc excellent. Chef Chris is talented, engaging and delivers a great experience. If you haven’t been there make it a point to go
Quality Foods MarketResponded on November 11, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure having you in again and we look forward to your next visit!
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Armand
Tampa
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Chris Is very knowledgeable and passionate about his food and wine. We were blown away by the quality and taste of the food the mussels in the white sauce was excellent the Ragu allla bolognese with pappardelle pasta was to die for and my wife loved her pappadelle artichoke and Sicilian capers the service was excellent we will be returning there frequently
Quality Foods MarketResponded on November 7, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Armand. It was a pleasure meeting you and your wife this weekend and we are delighted to know that you both enjoyed your dishes and the chef's wine recommendation. We are certainly looking forward to your next visit!
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TheRickster
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian Restaurant in Florida and best we have been to in the US. Chef Chris has to be one of the best chef's in the world based on his cooking techniques and care for quality. Chef Chris always delivers. We had the pasta made table side which was out of this world great. If you want great pasta, great seafood or a great meat dish, steak, lamb, etc. do yourself a favor and visit Quality Foods Market. Chef Chris and his family are great. Chef Chris is a perfectionist and an expert on cooking and foods. You can enjoy a leisure quiet meal or you can engage in a educational conversation about food with Chef Chris when he has time :)
Quality Foods MarketResponded on November 19, 2023
Thank you so much for the glowing review and sharing your experience with us. It means the world to us when our guests leave us feeling like they just made some great memories! As always, it was a pleasure having you and your family in to dine with us and we look forward to your next visit.
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CarolE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Hate to put this on line but I have stomach issues but can eat here without a problem because everything is made fresh with fresh ingredients and without preservatives. Absolutely delicious!
Quality Foods MarketResponded on November 7, 2023
Thank you so much for sharing, CarolE. We are thrilled to know that you can dine with confidence here at QFM! It is always a pleasure and we look forward to your next visit in the near future.
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Chee
Tampa
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Chris and his staff once again provided an experience that rivals anything, anywhere. Today Chef was doing tableside pasta with an aged cheese wheel. I've had a similar experience maybe half dozen times around the world and they were all good. This was unreal. He used an aged cheese as opposed to a young cheese, and explained why and how it would be different. I can't even describe the sauce, other than it was beyond fantastic. Chef Chris also provided an excellent wine choice that was so good we ended up taking two bottles home. We are already looking forward to our next visit.
Quality Foods MarketResponded on November 7, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Chee. Chef Chris works very hard to stick to the Italian classics, but also bring some new and innovative dishes to our guests, so he was thrilled to know that you enjoyed the tableside experience and his wine recommendation so much. We look forward to seeing you and your wife next time!
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Amelia
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this restaurant. The food and service are unparalleled. Today I tried Chef Chris' Sunday special, a pork dish from Rome with an asparagus pasta dish. It was sublime. My husband had the other special, a filet with aged balsamic which was easily the best filet we've ever had anywhere. Quality Foods Market impresses us each and every time we visit with food and service that's head and shoulders above anything else in Tampa Bay.
Quality Foods MarketResponded on October 31, 2023
Thank you, Amelia! You and your husband have become such regulars, it's great to hear that with each visit, we have consistently provided a great experience. That's what we strive for, so it's great validation to hear it from someone like you. We look forward to seeing you and your husband again soon!
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TammyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Steak out of this world. We have eaten all around the world and this steak blew my mind. Chef Chris very knowledgeable. Nice conversation and Emily and staff were superb. Pasta was fantastic. Scallops the best I’ve ever had! Delicious snails and red pepper bisque. Wine was amazing and dessert. Nothing compares. So good my husband decided moving forward to take his out of town clients to Quality Foods instead of other popular establishments like Berns. Can’t recommend enough!
Quality Foods MarketResponded on October 31, 2023
Thank you, Tammy, for the review! It was absolutely our pleasure to serve you, and we are thrilled to know you had such a great experience. We look forward to seeing you and your husband again soon!
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Amelia
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
There is not a better restaurant experience than Quality Foods Market. I've never seen the kind of passion exhibited by Chef Chris. He genuinely cares about your experience and offers to help select the perfect bottle of wine, checks on every table after every course, and makes sure to come back around at the end and show his appreciation for us dining there. The entire experience is so different than anywhere else, and the food is amazing. I had the scallops and Chef Chris explained they were dry versus wet. I never knew a scallop could be so flavorful. They were amazing. My husband had a filet and prawn special that was also out of this world fantastic. The filet was finished with 40 year old balsamic and Chef Chris said the prawn was a saltwater prawn from Sicily. My husband and I both agree, Quality Foods Market is the best restaurant in Tampa Bay, and easily one of the best we've experienced throughout the US and Europe. Every meal is memorable. Thank you Chef Chris for another fantastic experience!
Quality Foods MarketResponded on October 31, 2023
Thank you, Amelia, for the review! You are too kind with your words! It is always great to see you and your husband, and we look forward to your next experience with us soon.
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Cathy
Las Vegas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanks once again Chris for an amazing meal. Took friends last night and they loved it. See you again soon. Cathy and Bob Arce
Quality Foods MarketResponded on October 31, 2023
Thank you, Cathy for the review and kind words. It was absolutely our pleasure serving you and Bob, and we look forward to seeing you in again soon!
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KatherineD
New Orleans
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Chef Chris and his wife Emily provided such an amazing meal. All the ingredients are so fresh. Chef made great recommendations for both our meal and wine. Truly a diamond in the rough. Highly recommend. Enjoyed it so much, came back three weeks later.
Quality Foods MarketResponded on November 7, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, KatherineD. We love that you just could not stay away and we hope to see you many more times in the future!
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Chee
Tampa
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another amazing dining experience. This is the best restaurant in Tampa Bay. Chef Chris shows how passionate he is and provides an experience unlike anything else I've ever seen, anywhere. It feels very personal, like you're in his home. The food is on another level and is as good and even better than some meals I've had in Italy. Last night I had the ribeye with anchovy butter for the second time. There is no better ribeye out there. Period. My wife had a pasta dish with homemade sausage and a roasted red pepper sauce. It was off the charts fantastic. I can't recommend this little hidden gem enough.
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ChristinaD
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about this restaurant is amazing! Highly recommend for ANY occasion!
Quality Foods MarketResponded on October 31, 2023
Thank you, Christina, for the review, the recommendation, and the kind words! We truly appreciate it and hope to see you again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Lil small table experience. Great food. Excellent wine. Invested owner / chef. Interacted with every table. Wish I would have taken photos. Next time!
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Bill
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
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Chef Chris was very friendly and took time to explain the menu, importing the food and how it was prepared. We had an appetizer, salad and shared the Bronzino and a pasta dish. We also enjoyed some excellent house super Tuscan wine. Our meal and the experience of that meal was 10/10. Small intimate restaurant so you need reservations. One of the two best meals I have had in 2023. You can also purchase wine and beer to go and join their wine club -we did both. We are already talking about going back
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JosephP
Tampa
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing family run restaurant with authentic high quality food. Great wine collection also
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LutzFLgal
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
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Another great experience at Quality Foods!! We had some amazing fresh pasta with bolognese sauce (which, you could tell, had also been freshly made), and it was absolutely delicious! It was complimented with an Italian salad and fresh bread to start, and an amazing bottle of wine that came as a recommendation, and paired very nicely with the pasta. If you are looking for real Italian cuisine, and an amazing experience from start to finish, Quality Foods is an absolute must!!
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Amelia
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time my husband and I come here we are left in awe of the experience. The service is outstanding, but the food is on another level. It's hard to describe because it's Michelin worthy food, but it's not pretentious, and there's something for everyone. You can spend a small fortune doing it up, or you can go small and eat for about the same as most chains, but either way, it's likely going to be one of, if not the best, meal you've ever had. Chef Chris then takes it up another level with his own personal touch. The restaurant was very busy, but he made sure to spend time with us, making sure our meals and service were perfect. There is nobody more passionate about food than Chef Chris, and it shows with each dish.
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Liza
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
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From the moment we walked in, the attention to detail was evident. It set the stage for an unforgettable evening. But what truly made the night exceptional was the culinary mastery. The care Chef Chris poured into every dish were nothing short of remarkable. My son, our family, and our guests were absolutely blown away by the delights he prepared for us! We look forward to our next visit!
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Chee
Tampa
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's always an amazing experience. The food and the service are sublime, but Chef Chris takes the whole experience to the next level with his knowledge and interaction at the table. He doesn't just stop by to see how the meal is. He comes by and tells you about the meal. My wife had a pasta with what he described as a rare cheese, and then told us how it's made. We were floored. But this is not just a one time thing. He's interacted with us like this every time we've been in. It's like nothing else around.
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Amelia
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am WOWED every time I dine here. The food and service are both unparalleled and consistent. I've dined here about once a month or so over the past 5-6 years here and each time has been fantastic. Chef Chris and his staff deliver an experience that is so unique it's hard to describe other than to say it is very European. It's got a super casual and relaxed vibe, but with food that rivals anything I've ever eaten anywhere in the world. This is the one place where you get to see, taste, and hear the passion behind each dish because Chef Chris doesn't just casually stop by your table and ask how things are. He spends quality time with each table making sure that everything is perfect. He explains the dishes. He tells you where the ingredients are sourced from and how things are made. He'll tell you stories about Italy or the history of what you're eating. The whole staff is great too. I won't go anywhere else for Italian in Tampa Bay, and Quality Foods Market has become my go to when I want the best steak or seafood in the area. I can't recommend this place enough. It must sound over the top how I rave about this place, but after a lifetime of dining out here and abroad, this is one of the best restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of dining at. I just can't believe it's in a little unassuming strip center in Tampa, because Chef Chris could put this place smack dab in the middle of Rome, or New York or LA and be the talk of the town.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is probably the best meal we’ve had. Service, food, ambiance… this is the best chefs table ever! Thank you
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AmyO
Tampa
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience! Every table is a "chef's table"! Everything is homemade, fresh and delicious!
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FoodieGirl
Tampa
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this restaurant! Quality Foods has become our favorite place and tonight’s meal didn’t disappoint. We both chose pastas this evening, which come with either a house salad or cup of lobster bisque. The salad is a generous portion and filled with roasted tomatoes and briny olives. The pasta noodles are made fresh in-house and you can definitely tell the difference. For meat eaters, I highly recommend either the Ragu alla bolognaise or the Salsiccia with spicy Italian sausage. Both are delicious and plentiful enough to bring home leftovers (if you can stop yourself from eating it all!). Honestly, there is nothing on the menu I would not order. Everything is perfectly made with the highest quality ingredients you’ll find anywhere in the area. Chef Chris will not disappoint! Grace provided excellent service, attentive without being intrusive, and never failing to recall our favorite items (cannolis and cappuccino, anyone?) Finally, if you enjoy wine or beer with your meal, they’ve got you covered with a huge selection of both.
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2whitefeet
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Chef is outstanding. Food is well presented and flavorful. Great wine selection.
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TinaD
Tampa
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have enjoyed every visit to Quality Foods since we first found them since before COVID. Several months ago, they started serving Bistecca alla Fiorentina. It is an absolutely exquisite, cut to order Certified Prime 1881 Hereford Heritage Porterhouse steak at least 2" thick cooked over oak. Let me tell you, this steak is literally the best steak I have ever had in my life. Find a friend or two to share this special experience with and go splurge. Worth every penny.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been here several times for dinner and have done a couple wine events. The food is outstanding, service is great and the owners are such nice people!You will not be disappointed.
Quality Foods MarketResponded on November 19, 2023
We are so glad you have enjoyed your meals with us! Thank you so much for sharing and we hope to see you again soon.
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BobR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very talented and creative chef. High quality food/ingredients. Fantastic lobster bisque. Our second visit and we will be back.
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Chee
Tampa
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my second time here and I cannot be more impressed with the food and the service. This may well be the best restaurant I've ever been to, and I've travelled extensively. The vibe is casual and Florida-like, but the food, service, and wine selections are nothing short of spectacular. We started with pancetta wrapped sea scallops and the calamari. I've never had better of either in my life. The sea scallops were cooked perfectly and the flavor was incredible. The calamari wasn't fried. It was just done in a tomato type sauce. It tasted super fresh and the sauce had a nice amount of spice. My wife went with bronzino and it was big enough to share. Wow was it good! The skin was crisp and the meat flaky and flavorful. It was topped with some sort of herb sauce that was very lemony. Normally that wouldn't by my thing, but this was really good. I had the grilled lamb chops and they were the best I've ever had. They were juicy and flavorful and I found myself scraping the last of an meat left off the bones they were so good. The chops were served with a mashed bean that was kind of like a garlic mashed potato that also so good, I ordered another half side. The chef spent time with our table again tonight and we learned that he spends time with every table. The whole experience was outstanding and for our time and money, this is better than the newly minted Michelin starred Italian restaurant in the area. We are looking forward to working our way through the menu.
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LutzFLgal
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quality Foods is truly a hidden gem! It’s authentic Italian, and the food is absolutely amazing! The ambience is different from a typical restaurant- it has a bistro feel, so more intimate for sure, which is a great change. Chef Chris is very attentive, and takes so much pride in what he makes, and you can tell all the ingredients he uses are nothing short of the best. The ribeye that we had was truly one of the best steaks I have ever had! The bread and sides are also delicious, not to mention the delectable desserts! If you are looking for something different than the typical restaurant, and are looking for an authentic Italian experience, I highly recommend Quality Foods!
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angela222
Tampa
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Even though we have had their food via catering, this was our first time coming in for dinner. While the “mom n pop” space is small and unassuming, the quality of the food is unmatched. Don’t let the prices scare you. You can spend as little or as much as you want and be perfectly happy. The quality of the food is worth the cost though. Chef even picked out a beautiful bottle of wine for us after discussing our likes/dislikes! Chef Chris is fantastic and you can tell he pours his heart and soul into his food. Give this family owned business a chance; you won’t be sorry
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michaels
Orlando
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was unbelievable. Best veal chop ever. Service by grace was fantastic. Great pizza.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a business dinner. Noise level minimal, easy to speak with client. Food was unparalleled; we started with ricotta al forno as appetizer. asked for extra bread; not one drop of the sauce was wasted. Entree was bolognese with multiple types of meat. saying it was delicious is an understatement. Different desserts were ordered by each attendee and judging from the smiles, enjoyed completely. Took a three meat pizza home for next day lunch along with 2 cannolis, peanut butter and chocolate. Client said he would be back with family in the near future, a new diner for the restaurant.
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Quality Foods Market is rated 5 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Google Map for Quality Foods Market

16307 N Florida Ave, Fl 33549, Lutz, FL 33549-6131

Additional information

Cross street
Bearss Avenue
Neighborhood
Tampa
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Handicap parking available
Public transit
Bearss Avenue at Florida Avenue and one mile north on the east side of Florida Avenue next to The Hound's Meow.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Christopher Houp
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.qualityfoodsfl.com/
Phone number
(813) 373-5466
Private party facilities
Guests can book our entire dining room or patio for private parties.

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