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

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Quality Foods Market

5.0

5 (315)

$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

LynnVIP

Dined 1 day ago

A very small quaint pizzeria that uses top shelf ingredients - we found the pizza to be the best we have eaten in Tampa Bay Area. They serve fine dining dinner (we went for lunch because we wanted oizza). Highly recommend

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Experience

Wood-fired Pizza Napoletana

Kōsen

4.8

4.8 (26)

$50 and over

Japanese

Tampa

About the restaurant

A 2024 MICHELIN Star Restaurant. Kōsen, which translates to "ray of light", embodies brilliance and enlightenment. This philosophy is reflected throughout every element of the dining experience, from the carefully crafted menu to the striking design. Kōsen seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, delivering a refined Japanese concept to the vibrant Tampa Heights district.

Experiences include our Signature 20+ course Omakase at our Chef's Counter, and multi-course Kaiseki menus in our dining room. By Executive Chef Andrew Huang and Chef de Cuisine Alex Chamberlain.

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We are proud to unveil our environmental sustainability initiative, which introduces comprehensive practices to reduce waste across every facet of our operations. From our in-house fermentation program to partnering with local regenerative farmers for premium, responsibly sourced produce, and eliminating single-use plastics, we are dedicated to making sustainable dining the foundation of our restaurant philosophy.

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Arnoldo

Dined 7 days ago

The food was interesting and the service was impeccable. It is of course, rather expensive, but it was definitely worth a trip.

Pietro's Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (734)

$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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DawnVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food, attentive staff, fun decor, great wine selection! Highly recommend!

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4.9

4.9 (167)

$31 to $50

Hibachi

Clearwater

About the restaurant

;Welcome to Sushi Spot Hibachi Largo, FL since 2006. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to your home to great sushi place. We serve only the freshest and finest ingredients.

Here at Sushi Spot Hibachi you will experience the liveliness and excitement of our exhibition kitchen. Our extraordinary fast and friendly wait staff wishes to make your visit to us an unforgettable event. You could view our menu and online order ahead - no hassle.

Sushi Spot Hibachi

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AminaVIP

Dined on Mar 14, 2025

Vinnie was incredible as always, can’t say enough good things!

Caffe Paradiso - Tampa

4.9

4.9 (1218)

$30 and under

Italian

Tampa

About the restaurant

Caffé Paradiso voted best Italian resturant in Tampa is known for it's great home made regional dishes excellent service and reasonably priced wine list, also preparing special dishes at your request.

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EliseVIP

Dined on Apr 28, 2025

We had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, the service was incredible - everyone was so personable and attentive. We will definitely be back!

Dolce Italia

4.9

4.9 (666)

$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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BeverlyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

So glad we found this place--one of our favorites!

Zen Kitchen & Bar

4.9

4.9 (222)

$30 and under

Pan-Asian

New Port Richey

About the restaurant

For 20years, Chef Victor Wang and Owner Chiara Covelli have reigned over their highly acclaimed restaurant… Zen Forrest… known for its Chinese, Korean, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Singapore. Award winning lunches and Dinner. Private events, cooking classes. Zen Forrest was known for amazing food, sake, wine and imported and local beers.
When the lease came up at Zen Forrest and they couldn't stay Chiara thought it might be the end of Zen Forrest in New Port Richey. As good things do happen, with the assistance of the new partner, Jay Patel, he found the perfect location on Grand Boulevard in downtown New Port Richey. It is a larger restaurant accommodating over 150 guests, with a Sushi Bar and a sociable, full liquor cocktail bar.

Chef Victor and partners are pleased to share their excitement with loyal Zen Forrest customers and friends and they look forward to hosting you to a new ZEN Kitchen & Bar experience.

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Angie

Dined 6 days ago

Fantastic, friendly staff. Restaurant has a fun vibe with delicious food and drinks (one of the best old fashions ever). Menu is marked for vegan, gluten free and containing nuts. Highly recommend!

Bacchus Wine Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1010)

$31 to $50

French

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Bacchus Wine Bistro is a relaxed oasis of Old World charm nestled within St. Pete’s expanding modernity. Our seasonally changing menu offers something for everyone - including classic dishes like French Onion Soup and Foie Gras Torchon, alongside contemporary options such as Tuna carpaccio and Tartare de Boeuf. We are also known for our lavish Charcuterie boards with the highest quality meat and cheese options from all over the world. The wine library, watched over by the famed Vitale Bros’ Bacchus mural, boasts nearly 100 Sommelier curated selections from France, Italy, Spain, the US, and other notable countries. We also offer several delicious imported beer selections, curated wine-based cocktails and a hospitality experience you will never forget! Join us today!

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Bryan

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

It was delish and great ambiance , Ricky the server was fun and nice !

Pane Rustica

4.9

4.9 (1399)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Tampa

About the restaurant

Pane Rustica is a Zagat-rated restaurant and artisan bakery featuring handcrafted baked goods, savory lunch items and enticing dinners. Lunch customers can choose from hearth-baked pizza, sandwiches and salads in a casual atmosphere. In the evening, the menu and service style elevate to fine dining, serving unique wood-fired entrees, appetizers and small plates. Our wine and drink menu offer delicious choices to pair with our menu items.

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BevVIP

Dined on May 1, 2025

Salad, hamburger,soup….whatever you order Pane Rustica delivers a great dining experience.

Isola Bella Italian Eatery

4.9

4.9 (1269)

$31 to $50

Italian

Anna Maria Island

About the restaurant

ISOLA BELLA -Fresh Pasta, Homemade Sauces, Daily Entree Specials, Extensive Dessert List!

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Lois AnneVIP

Dined 4 days ago

First time at Isola Bella and we will definitely be back! I had the Barramundi with the Piccata sauce and my husband had Lobster Ravioli- both excellent!

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