Cipresso (in Seminole Hard Rock Tampa)

Exceeded our expectations! On the first floor of the Casino (easy to find!) - the service was excellent and the menu selection was impressive. We opted for the Nonna's meatballs (wow!) and the Caprese Salad (Nice selection tomatoes (cherry, sliced, etc.) with abundant amounts of mozzarella. Wifey opted for the Bolognese Pasta which was some of the best we've had. No way you walk away hungry. Besides the excellent table service, the restaurant manager paid us a visit to ensure everything was just right. Would definitely go back on our next visit.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nannas Meatballs, Spaghetti Bolognese, Bread Service, Caprese Salad

Music is so loud inside of a upscale dining area.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Our waiter Leo was cool and knowledgeable about the menu and everything. Our host Kristin is so nice and friendly. Give them both a complimentary best meal you have and a raise. They deserve it. We’ll come back again and I recommend eating here the food was delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Exceptional service for ordering a martini and a pizza.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We always get a pizza

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The service was perfectly attentive. The server answered all of our questions and provided suggestions when we were in doubt. The food was absolutely delicious. I will be returning.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I just cant seem to understand why most of the bartenders at hardrock act like they are Harvard educated slinging drinks lmfao. The problem with service is that managers seem to be more of friends with their employees than actually care about customer service. Cipresso is far from fine dining and the bartenders at their bar have an attitude like they are special. I owned a fine dine restaurant in the past and I would never have staff like this at my establishment period.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Second time here and the food is always Top notch
Leo was very attentive, made sure everything was on point

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything was first class!! Leo was our server and he was amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pleasantly surprised by this dining experience, however the smell of smoke from the casino was overwhelming and made it hard to enjoy the meal. Other than that, the service and food was excellent. The scallop special was fabulous and my husband’s sea bass was great, as well.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

We have the filet mignon. The food was really good. And the service too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Was visiting family in Florida.
Stopped by this restaurant in the casino, took us by surprise.
Our reservation for council oaks was canceled so in a last ditch effort we showed up without reservation- they sat us at the bar. At the bar we were swiftly greeted by Juan (goes by John).
He makes this restaurant 10x better, his demeanor is hilarious and welcoming, makes everyone at the bar laugh and talk.
The bread for starter and the steak are delicious, cooked perfectly.
You can get this same kind of food somewhere cheaper but I’d say it was worth it! (The smell of cigarettes is inevitable though)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Spinach salad was DELICIOUS!

The Carne pizza was excellent. Perfectly sized for one person or for sharing. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is upscale but relaxing. Natalie at the bar is top notch!

Excellent servers and bartenders. Bread, meat and cheese plate was delicious. Caprice salad wasn’t constructed as I expected, but it was flavorful with a great balsamic dressing.
The lobster ravioli was not good at all. The lobster was tough inside the ravioli and the cognac sauce lacked flavor. It was like a thin, tasteless gravy poured on with a heavy hand. I love fennel, but the fennel in this dish was out of place.
Our server was outstanding and patient with our questions and requests. My daughter in law’s filet mignon was outstanding.