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Valentino Ristorante Italiano, Clearwater, FL

Valentino Ristorante Italiano

4.8 (279)
$50 and over
Italian
2930 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759-4222

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Fancy
Valentino Ristorante Italiano is an unparalleled fine dining experience that transports guests to Naples, Italy.

Led by award-winning Executive Chef Ciro Mancini—winner of the 2025 Gambero Rosso for authentic Italian cuisine in the USA—Valentino offers a carefully curated set menu crafted with over 90% imported Italian ingredients.
Each dish is made from scratch nightly, honoring time-honored traditions with modern refinement.

Guests seeking an exclusive culinary adventure can reserve The Chef’s Table, where Chef Ciro curates a bespoke multi-course journey.

The luxurious ambiance, with plush velvet seating, gold accents, and candlelit tables, complements the exceptional cuisine. An extensive wine collection, featuring fine Italian vintages, enhances the experience. Valentino Ristorante Italiano is not just a meal—it’s an invitation to indulge in world-class Italian excellence. Reservations are essential for this sought-after culinary destination.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Pass, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ciro Mancini
  • Private party facilities
    Valentino Ristorante Italiano offers six elegant private dining spaces for 2 to 75 guests: Amarone (10), Barolo (72), Chianti (44), Brunello (22), Santo (16), and Romeo & Giulietta (4), plus V Lounge & Il Giardino (75). For an exclusive experience, Chef’s Table offers a bespoke journey by Chef Ciro.
  • Private party contact
    Adrian Suarez: (727) 437-7007
  • Neighborhood
    Clearwater
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Italian Brunch!

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Sunday from 11am to 3pm for an extraordinary Italian brunch at Valentino Ristorante Italiano.Indulge in a refined menu crafted by award-winning Chef Ciro Mancini, recipient of the coveted Gambero Rosso award. Enjoy authentic flavors, seasonal specialties and a warm, elegant atmosphere perfect for gathering friends and family. Whether you're celebrating or simply savoring the weekend, our brunch promises a joyful culinary experience unlike any other. We also will be offering our regular menu all day.
    Sunday Italian Brunch! Photo
  • Italian Wine Dinner

    $180.00 per person

    Jun 26, 2025 only
    Slip away to Puglia for the evening as we welcome Tenute Girolamo. Begin with a classic Italian aperitivo, then savor a meticulously crafted five-course dinner, each dish perfectly paired with estate wines personally presented by our visiting winemaker.
    Italian Wine Dinner Photo
  • Romeo and Juliet Dining Experience

    $350.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    We would be delighted if you would join us for an exclusive private dining experience. Our award-winning Executive Chef Ciro Mancini has meticulously crafted a special seven-course tasting menu for this occasion. To further enhance your dining experience, each course will be thoughtfully paired with exquisite wines selected by our Sommelier. This promises to be an unforgettable evening set in a truly romantic and intimate atmosphere. We believe this curated experience will offer a unique culinary journey. We look forward to hosting you.
    Romeo and Juliet Dining  Experience Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • Cigar Tuesday!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Want to come smoke some cigars, eat some Italian appetizers and enjoy the Valentino Experience.

    Cigar Tuesday! Photo

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What 279 people are saying

Valentino Ristorante Italiano 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Romantic

  • Clearwater

    Best Ambiance

  • Clearwater

    Great for fine wines

  • Clearwater

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Valentino Ristorante Italiano offers a "superb dining experience" with its authentic Italian cuisine and warm ambiance. Visitors frequently praise the attentive service from staff like Oscar and Daniel, and the chef's personal touch adds to the charm. The restaurant's elegant setting and exquisite food presentation make it a top choice for special occasions.
280 Reviews
  1. Jolene VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Daniel was great again! This was our second visit and we loved it just as much!

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  2. Vivien

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time at Valentino's but I can assure you it will not be my last. The food was superb and surpassed expectations. The service was amazing. Our every wish was granted and was a priority for our waiter. My whole heart no. They recommend Valentino's and especially if you are celebrating an important occasion.

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  3. Doug VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West9 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I would NEVER eat here again (please read other 1 star reviews and you'll see the pattern). Way over priced for the "average" quality of food and limited beverage (wines listed were not available) and the slowest, worst service I've ever encountered; the second time in my life that I've left a $0 tip! Heard good things from my brother and friends and was supposed to be a "birthday" celebration for my wife with another couple; ended up with us just leaving and having dessert at another restaurant. After an initial wine pour and main course service, we never saw our waiter at our table again and sat for quite some time with a messy table watching our waiter promptly serve other tables. We had to have another waitress come over (that we complained to) to get our bill and package leftovers. Manager was called up who had the gall to ask "how our experience was?" which just left me speechless and set me over the edge to just pay the bill and leave. No apology from the waiter (except for the one that came over to help). Sorry- lots of Italian places in the area. Sad because we enjoyed when the chef had Bellini's in Dunedin and were really looking forward to this experience especially since we miss Tio Pepe's!

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  4. Jackie VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our evening at Valentino was excellent. If you are looking for an elegant dining experience where the ambiance is awesome, beautiful building and settings and the food is excellent you should absolutely go to Valentino. The service was outstanding, the servers were very attentive. Our entire dining experience was outstanding.

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  5. Pam VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Veal Marsala. Friends had the Grouper and the Snapper. Raved about it. The Canneloni was epic!

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  6. Tracey

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit. Wonderful dining experience, delicious, authentic Italian food, great ambience, excellent servers. Can’t wait to go back!

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  7. lisa VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very disappointing. $40 for 2 small sides of pasta.’ Service and food was just okay. Not worth the heavy prices!!!

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  8. Jane VIP

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience. Flavor, Options, creativity, and service…10/10

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  9. Michael

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a party of 7 for dinner at 7:30 on a Saturday. Drinks took forever to be delivered. Not just the first ones but all throughout the meal. Table was never cleared. Our appetizer plates were on the table all night. We actually started moving our dirty plates and glasses to the end of the table in hopes they would get picked up. Daniel was a very pleasant waiter. It seemed as if he had no help. Water glasses were almost never filled. The quality of the food was great but it did seem as if the portions varied greatly. We had two dinners identical and was noticeably smaller. All the meals were served like warm. Not any way near hot. The auto 20% tip was added and probably should have been reduced. My wife has been many times with work and says this was not normal.

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  10. greg VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I celebrated our 23rd anniversary at Valentino's Saturday and the dining experience was superb with a big hats-off to Oscar who was phenomenal. The chef came over to say hi and actually treated us to a glass of champagne and a delicious tiramisu after dinner. My wife's steak was delicious and so were my wagyu meatballs and pasta with a tasty gravy with a "just so perfect" tartness. What a delicious meal and fabulous service Can't wait to go back.

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FAQs

Valentino Ristorante Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 437-7007.

Valentino Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.8 stars by 279 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Valentino Ristorante Italiano

2930 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759-4222

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Clearwater
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Pass, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ciro Mancini
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Valentino Ristorante Italiano offers six elegant private dining spaces for 2 to 75 guests: Amarone (10), Barolo (72), Chianti (44), Brunello (22), Santo (16), and Romeo & Giulietta (4), plus V Lounge & Il Giardino (75). For an exclusive experience, Chef’s Table offers a bespoke journey by Chef Ciro.
  • Private party contact
    Adrian Suarez: (727) 437-7007
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