visited on a Friday night with long time friends. We asked for the booth in the bar and had the best service. Mateo was attentive and patient, we enjoyed the stop-by of Richard Gonzmart, too. Wish we could keep our favorite little spot a secret, it's just too wonderful not to share.
Alicia
We celebrated my dad's 91st. birthday here last night and everyone had a wonderful experience. Our waiter, Jason S. was fantastic; a truly likeable guy with a very positive attitude and adorable personality. He gave us some history about the building, and although I have dined here a few times now, I learned some new things! We all started with their fresh Ceasar salad with a light dressing and cheese that was perfect for enhancing, not overpowering the Romaine. My dad ordered the Pork Chops and Jason told us the specific type of pork that made it juicy and unique method of cooking to give it the special flavors. He loved them, and they looked really delicious and juicy. The other 3 of us ordered pasta dishes that were all outstanding. A la Norma with the eggplant, Ravioli and the black ink pasta dish..all amazing. We also ordered for the first time a pitcher of Sicilian Sunrise. My dad is not a drinker, but he punished two glasses! At the end of the meal my dad was presented with some house made Lemon Almond cookies that were so delicious, and a birthday card signed by the staff. The manager came by to bring that and make sure we had an excellent experience, which we did. Thanks to everyone at Casa Santo Stefano for once again making my dad's birthday celeberation perfect!
george
Food atmosphere and bar was excellent. Our server could've been a little bit more on the friendly side. She was very confident, but not much of a personality. Told her that it was my wife's birthday and never brought over a cake little dessert or something where I saw other tables doing it. Jess was not real happy with the service portion. She was very cordial but just not a ball fire. 
Gary
Fantastic girls lunch. Enjoyed everything we ordered. Service was top notch. Vince will be our waiter for our next visit for sure!
John
Great atmosphere. Good food. Our server Ciara was excellent. My family is from Santo Stefano Quisquina so it's always a special treat when we are in Tampa area (from Naples). Auguri on 5 years!
Nancy
My favorite restaurant in Tampa. First time for lunch and the sandwiches and chips were amazing! Server Vincent was outstanding.
Hollis
Beautiful restaurant. A great night with attentive service by Angel, and food packed with flavor. Definitely recommend.
Melissa
Delicious food and wine. Fantastic service. Beautiful place. Excited to return to try something new.
Randy
Always great experience. The more I go the more I love this place. The sea bass was phenomenal. Will be hard to order anything else in future.
Scott
My experience with restaurant has been for lunch and one of my favorite places to go This was my first time for dinner. Rooftop is lovely. Food just as good as at lunch. Service not up to par. To the restaurant's credit, they did replace the first server who,although tried hard to please, was struggling with all their covers. The 2nd server stepped in with excellent service. I will go back and do recommend.
We had a wonderful early dinner, our service was excellent even though we were in between lunch and dinner. Food was great and the tiramisu was exactly how it is supposed to be. Magnificent!
Cara
Absolutely loved this place! Always looking for a new Italian spot, only a 30 minute drive north!!! Will def return....
Jose
Second time at Santo Stefano. First time downstairs. My group arrived before 4 and there were very few guests but for some reason the waiter didn't come to our table right away. Food was great and later our waiter was more expeditious. I will recommend it because the ambience and food.
William Bruce Tallant
I had lunch today with my wife and son and Daughter in-law .we all enjoyed it very much, I recommend it everything was very good.
vincent
Our server Jessica greeted us promptly for our date night dinner. She was very attentive throughout the evening. The food came out in a sufficient timeframe and was very well plated. From the appetizers (arancini and toasted gnocchi) to dessert (you must try the chefs special “torta della nonna”) everything was delicious. We will definitely be back with friends for the holidays.
visited on a Friday night with long time friends. We asked for the booth in the bar and had the best service. Mateo was attentive and patient, we enjoyed the stop-by of Richard Gonzmart, too. Wish we could keep our favorite little spot a secret, it's just too wonderful not to share.
We celebrated my dad's 91st. birthday here last night and everyone had a wonderful experience. Our waiter, Jason S. was fantastic; a truly likeable guy with a very positive attitude and adorable personality. He gave us some history about the building, and although I have dined here a few times now, I learned some new things! We all started with their fresh Ceasar salad with a light dressing and cheese that was perfect for enhancing, not overpowering the Romaine. My dad ordered the Pork Chops and Jason told us the specific type of pork that made it juicy and unique method of cooking to give it the special flavors. He loved them, and they looked really delicious and juicy. The other 3 of us ordered pasta dishes that were all outstanding. A la Norma with the eggplant, Ravioli and the black ink pasta dish..all amazing. We also ordered for the first time a pitcher of Sicilian Sunrise. My dad is not a drinker, but he punished two glasses! At the end of the meal my dad was presented with some house made Lemon Almond cookies that were so delicious, and a birthday card signed by the staff. The manager came by to bring that and make sure we had an excellent experience, which we did. Thanks to everyone at Casa Santo Stefano for once again making my dad's birthday celeberation perfect!
Food atmosphere and bar was excellent. Our server could've been a little bit more on the friendly side. She was very confident, but not much of a personality. Told her that it was my wife's birthday and never brought over a cake little dessert or something where I saw other tables doing it. Jess was not real happy with the service portion. She was very cordial but just not a ball fire. 
Fantastic girls lunch. Enjoyed everything we ordered. Service was top notch. Vince will be our waiter for our next visit for sure!
Great atmosphere. Good food. Our server Ciara was excellent. My family is from Santo Stefano Quisquina so it's always a special treat when we are in Tampa area (from Naples). Auguri on 5 years!
My favorite restaurant in Tampa. First time for lunch and the sandwiches and chips were amazing! Server Vincent was outstanding.
Beautiful restaurant. A great night with attentive service by Angel, and food packed with flavor. Definitely recommend.
Delicious food and wine. Fantastic service. Beautiful place. Excited to return to try something new.
Always great experience. The more I go the more I love this place. The sea bass was phenomenal. Will be hard to order anything else in future.
My experience with restaurant has been for lunch and one of my favorite places to go This was my first time for dinner. Rooftop is lovely. Food just as good as at lunch. Service not up to par. To the restaurant's credit, they did replace the first server who,although tried hard to please, was struggling with all their covers. The 2nd server stepped in with excellent service. I will go back and do recommend.
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We had a wonderful early dinner, our service was excellent even though we were in between lunch and dinner. Food was great and the tiramisu was exactly how it is supposed to be. Magnificent!
Absolutely loved this place! Always looking for a new Italian spot, only a 30 minute drive north!!! Will def return....
Second time at Santo Stefano. First time downstairs. My group arrived before 4 and there were very few guests but for some reason the waiter didn't come to our table right away. Food was great and later our waiter was more expeditious. I will recommend it because the ambience and food.
I had lunch today with my wife and son and Daughter in-law .we all enjoyed it very much, I recommend it everything was very good.
Our server Jessica greeted us promptly for our date night dinner. She was very attentive throughout the evening. The food came out in a sufficient timeframe and was very well plated. From the appetizers (arancini and toasted gnocchi) to dessert (you must try the chefs special “torta della nonna”) everything was delicious. We will definitely be back with friends for the holidays.
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