Diners' Choice: Italian 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.

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elizabethVIP

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

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

Caffe Paradiso - Tampa

4.9

4.9 (1234)

$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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BethVIP

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

We were greeted at the door, had top notch service and the food was so good, as always!

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 summer 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.

Elliott Aster

4.8

4.8 (97)

$50 and over

Italian

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Elliott Aster, located in the historic Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, offers an elevated dining experience led by Michelin-starred chef Lee Wolen. The restaurant features a sophisticated menu with wood-fired steaks, decadent pasta, and unique specialties, including an antipasti bar.

Chef Wolen's menu showcases carefully sourced ingredients and innovative techniques. Indulge in the 45-day dry-aged prime bone-in ribeye, savor the Beef Cheek Tortelli, or enjoy the Mediterranean Sea Bream, Grilled Rack of Lamb, or Lacquered Brick Chicken. Lighter options include Tuna Crudo and an Endive Salad with Florida Citrus and Lemon Poppyseed Vinaigrette.

Dress Code: Elliott Aster welcomes guests in smart casual attire. To help maintain our relaxed yet refined atmosphere, we kindly ask that guests refrain from wearing swimwear, workout clothing, jerseys, ball caps, garments with a strong marijuana odor, or clothing featuring offensive language or graphics.

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DanVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Really great experience for a brand new restaurant. Food was great, Service was great

Pietro's Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (758)

$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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Morena

Dined 5 days ago

Our experience at Pietro’s has always been superb!

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Isola Bella Italian Eatery

4.9

4.9 (1286)

$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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Paul

Dined 6 days ago

Food was great, service was outstanding. Priced a little high for drinks.

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Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (343)

$30 and under

Italian

Brooksville

About the restaurant

Papa Joe was raised on the mountainside of Palermo, Italy. As a child, Joe and his mother would walk their tiny town daily, collecting ingredients from the local farms for the family's supper table. He learned from Mommy a passion for hard work an a love for great food. Joe's other love Momma Donna, grew up in South Florida. She appreciates the value of locally grown produce and fresh ingredients. Together, Joe and Donna have developed an amazing menu where Italian heirloom meets southern hospitality. We count it a Blessing to have you as a guest at the restaurant supper table or outside on the beautiful covered Al Fresco Papa's Patio.

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Roger

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Delicious food. Great service. We’ve come several times and will keep coming back.

Dolce Italia

4.9

4.9 (680)

$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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MarianneVIP

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Excellent food and service. Authentic Italian cuisine and lovely setting.

Massimo's Eclectic Fine Dining

4.8

4.8 (1067)

$31 to $50

Italian

Palm Harbor

About the restaurant

Join Chef Massimo for an artful blend of Italian and Mediterranean cuisines paired with an award winning wine list and full bar.
Appetizers range from Hudson Valley Grade-A Foie Gras, Pistachio coated Pan Seared Duck and Brie to Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes and rice flour battered calamari. A rich, creamy lobster bisque is a favorite among customers.
Other specialties include Veal Cognac in a creamy truffle sauce, veal chop, sweetbreads, risotto and Chilean Sea Bass.
Last, but not least, are the homemade delectable desserts.
Complementing his efforts in the kitchen is the gracious, knowledgeable and efficient staff.
Tables at the casually elegant restaurant are dressed with crisp table linens, and candles. Cascading fountains decorate the walls.

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MickeyVIP

Dined 7 days ago

No restaurant or the personnel do it better from beginning to end.

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4.8

4.8 (3237)

$31 to $50

Italian

Clearwater Beach

About the restaurant

Both born and raised in Italy, our founders Cesare and Carlo, know what
an authentic Italian meal means. Family and friends gathering around to enjoy each others company with a good glass of wine and the perfect dish.
Savor Italy's finest flavors including our award winning lasagna and pastas.
Real and hard to find Italian specialities such as pappardelle with imported porcini and wild mushrooms, veal ossobuco, filet mignon in a Brandy sauce, fresh fish and seafood, veal classics and homemade desserts. You can dine in or "al fresco" overlooking the water and Sand Key Bridge while being pampered by our professional staff.

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KimVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and great service. Great value for the portions served. Pasta freshly made to order and delicious

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