It had been years since we had gone here. What an amazing experience! Can't believe I waited this long. Will be in my regular dining rotation. The food, service and atmosphere all top notch.
Jan
Caffe Paradiso never disappoints! The food is delicious and the service is impeccable! We always look forward to dining at Caffe Paradiso.
Apeksha Dave
We came here for my husband‘s birthday dinner. Overall, we really liked it. For the appetizer we got the rolled eggplant and the burrata. Both were pretty good. For the main course, we got the pink tortellini, but we made it vegetarian. Salt was just a little low since there was no prosciutto but overall was very good. The vegetarian lasagna was good. Both dishes and actually all of them were quite heavy so we were definitely very full at the end of the meal, but it was the right amount of fullness. And then because it was my husband‘s birthday they brought us a slice of cake. Overall, the cake was really the best part of the meal. It was delicious. A nice chocolate mousse/cheesecake with a brownie decadent cake at the base. Overall, a very nice dinner for the birthday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben
If you know then you know. This is a local gem with wonderful food and service hidden away in South Tampa in a mini mall parking lot. Continues to be one of the best Italian places in Tampa. 
Belinda
Though it has been a few years, this was not my first visit to Caffe Paradiso. However, this particular visit was disappointing. The dishes we ordered did not meet our expectation and the service was slightly disorganized, including not being very attentive. I will say that Massimo was extremely personable and engaged in our conversation, but he was the owner's son and not our waiter. Our appetizer, tomato burrata, was not fresh! The tomatoes were not firm (fuzzy old) and the burrata did not have much taste. The salad included cooked beets, but there were only 3 small pieces in this salad. I ordered the Mediterranean seabass, which was good, but the side of broccoli was over cooked and seemed to be from a frozen bag, definitely not fresh. My guest enjoyed the grouper special but also agreed the dish didn't meet his expectation, for the price. In the past, the food tasted more authentic Italian, so they need to step it up, given there is so much competition in Tampa.
Mathilde
Delicious and fresh food, spotless service, cozy atmosphere and a charismatic owner. Can only recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Irene
Food, service and atmosphere are all exceptional. Cafe Paradiso is one of our favorite Tampa restaurants.
V D
Absolutely the best lasagna I’ve ever had. Thank you for sharing, Denise!
Food: 5
Elizabeth
Caffe Paradiso is our favorite, neighborhood date night. Always welcomed as family and treated like royalty enjoying menu staples and outstanding specials too.
NancyClayton
Always perfect meal and service no matter how crowded the restaurant is! Wonderful evening with friends at Caffe Paradiso!
Just had the best meal in last 10 years tonight.. food , service, vibe was 10 out of 10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryan
The fish special was a little dry and sauce was too sweet. Lasagna was good not great. Service was very good and nice atmosphere
Keith
All the drinks, appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts were wonderful as usual. Will be back again soon.
Gerri
Always the best in every way!! You feel like you have come to a family party. Service is the very best (Hugo is our favorite) and the food is fantastic. We always leave happy and satisfied!! Plan ahead for reservations because they are very busy. You will be happy you did! Gerri Willett
Porter Keelan
The best Italian restaurant in Tampa! The service is absolutely incredible and the food is impeccable. The cannelloni is my favorite, and I highly recommend everyone try it.
It had been years since we had gone here. What an amazing experience! Can't believe I waited this long. Will be in my regular dining rotation. The food, service and atmosphere all top notch.
Caffe Paradiso never disappoints! The food is delicious and the service is impeccable! We always look forward to dining at Caffe Paradiso.
We came here for my husband‘s birthday dinner. Overall, we really liked it. For the appetizer we got the rolled eggplant and the burrata. Both were pretty good. For the main course, we got the pink tortellini, but we made it vegetarian. Salt was just a little low since there was no prosciutto but overall was very good. The vegetarian lasagna was good. Both dishes and actually all of them were quite heavy so we were definitely very full at the end of the meal, but it was the right amount of fullness. And then because it was my husband‘s birthday they brought us a slice of cake. Overall, the cake was really the best part of the meal. It was delicious. A nice chocolate mousse/cheesecake with a brownie decadent cake at the base. Overall, a very nice dinner for the birthday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you know then you know. This is a local gem with wonderful food and service hidden away in South Tampa in a mini mall parking lot. Continues to be one of the best Italian places in Tampa. 
Though it has been a few years, this was not my first visit to Caffe Paradiso. However, this particular visit was disappointing. The dishes we ordered did not meet our expectation and the service was slightly disorganized, including not being very attentive. I will say that Massimo was extremely personable and engaged in our conversation, but he was the owner's son and not our waiter. Our appetizer, tomato burrata, was not fresh! The tomatoes were not firm (fuzzy old) and the burrata did not have much taste. The salad included cooked beets, but there were only 3 small pieces in this salad. I ordered the Mediterranean seabass, which was good, but the side of broccoli was over cooked and seemed to be from a frozen bag, definitely not fresh. My guest enjoyed the grouper special but also agreed the dish didn't meet his expectation, for the price. In the past, the food tasted more authentic Italian, so they need to step it up, given there is so much competition in Tampa.
Delicious and fresh food, spotless service, cozy atmosphere and a charismatic owner. Can only recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food, service and atmosphere are all exceptional. Cafe Paradiso is one of our favorite Tampa restaurants.
Absolutely the best lasagna I’ve ever had. Thank you for sharing, Denise!
Food: 5
Caffe Paradiso is our favorite, neighborhood date night. Always welcomed as family and treated like royalty enjoying menu staples and outstanding specials too.
Always perfect meal and service no matter how crowded the restaurant is! Wonderful evening with friends at Caffe Paradiso!
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Just had the best meal in last 10 years tonight.. food , service, vibe was 10 out of 10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The fish special was a little dry and sauce was too sweet. Lasagna was good not great. Service was very good and nice atmosphere
All the drinks, appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts were wonderful as usual. Will be back again soon.
Always the best in every way!! You feel like you have come to a family party. Service is the very best (Hugo is our favorite) and the food is fantastic. We always leave happy and satisfied!! Plan ahead for reservations because they are very busy. You will be happy you did! Gerri Willett
The best Italian restaurant in Tampa! The service is absolutely incredible and the food is impeccable. The cannelloni is my favorite, and I highly recommend everyone try it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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