Showed up to address and location did not exist! Called number on open table which was for a disconnected line. Google maps shows that the restaurant existed on Howard which was South Tampa so I called the number google provided and there was continuous ringing and nobody answered the phone. I concluded that the restaurant has been closed down and maybe they had moved locations at one point. Still not sure?
Elena Vans Evers
This is by far one of my favorite places to eat . The owner is incredible and so if the food. It’s a small intimate place that is super casual with amazing food, wine, and homemade desserts. If you don’t eat here in a weekly basis you are missing out !
Paula Andrea Henry
If you want homemade Italian food this is the place. Excellent. Great service
t hzucker
Was our first time there today. The espresso is smooth and naturally sweet ^_^ the espresso machine is beautiful! Authentic atmosphere. They have seating open and take out. They’re a part of the Italy America Chamber of Commerce’s too so it really is a genuine Italian cafe. My only feedback is that I wish they played some music in the inside of the cafe as the quietness was a bit awkward
Nathan Fullington
Fantastic food! If you are craving Italian during the quarantine, grab some food from here. I definitely will be.
Chris Scott
Daniela Santiago was arm server he was amazing the food was just as amazing I would recommend this place very much. The owner had exceptional customer service and I will be back to visit as I live in Sarasota it is worth the drive. We had the arugula and prosciutto Pizza and for dessert pistachio gelato and my wife had the teramusu. I highly recommend this place!!!!
Amy Lewis
Incredible food and amazing service. It’s more than just dinner. It’s an experience! The owner is so friendly and made sure to share some samples with us. We felt like family! Highly, highly recommend!
Louise Wojciechowski
Everything. A gem of a restaurant. I'm Italian and have to say this was the best eggplant parm and sauce I've ever had! Our server, Danielle was so sweet, and we appreciated that the owners stopped by to check on us and chat too! We'll be back.
Idiane Marie
A beautiful atmosphere to dine in! I typically take a to-go coffee and a margarita pizza, which I feel the wait for the pizza is definitely worth it. The owner really takes the time of day to get to know his regulars and has even begun teaching me Italian! I write this review because I finally had the chance to sit down and have lunch here. The owner recommended the special for the day, lasagna, and a Sicilian wine. The lasagna was phenomenal and the wine was absolutely beautiful! Anytime you want to go out for a sit-down homemade style meal without the hassle of a large chain restaurant, I’d recommend for you to to dine here. It’s perfect for any kind of meal: a solo meal, girls day out, dates and group outings. I would give this cafe 5 stars but there is always room for improvement, in my opinion the improvement could be in wait times given over the phone for to-go orders because I typically have to wait longer than told but like I said, I would wait for that margarita pizza any day!
JosieV
Enjoyed a yummy lunch here of eggplant parmigiana and salad. The sauce was amazing on warm and slightly crusty Italian bread and the dressing on the salad was perfect mixed. Didn't have time for dessert but my plan next time is coffee and gelato. Don't pass this one by!!!
Had lunch here today and will definitely be going back soon! The interior was adorable and the food was sooooo good. My fiance got the cheese ravioli, my mother got the milan sandwich, I got the spaghetti and meatballs, and we all split a slice of Prosciutto/Arugula pizza (which was big enough for us all to share). Something happened to cause the meatballs to be delayed and they felt SO bad. They were really sweet and tried to accommodate us by offering free pizza/gelato, but we were there to visit, so it wasn't a big deal. The place is VERY European: no ice without request, "sit and stay a while" type. We got dessert which was also amazing (gelato and some layered, flaky something I couldn't pronounce). We will be going back very soon and I would recommend anyone stop by for a while.
Jenn
The star ratings may be inaccurate, but I felt that this information needed to be available to potential patrons. I made a reservation for my son and his girlfriend for Valentine's Day. The reviews were good but unfortunately misleading. According to my son, this is not a restaurant. It's a pizzeria. They were so disappointed that they just left. Why a place like this would need to be on opentable is beyond me. Reservations are not needed. I guess there are no criteria for being listed as a restaurant.
Phillip Pelletier
REAL Italian.... Let me say that again REAL Italian and absolutely fantastic. Service was great and the food was remarkable. I will definitely be back again!
Ana Ibis Hernandez
Great atmosphere! Great food! Very cozy place!
David Ayres
Excellent food. Excellent service. Excellent desserts. Excellent excellence. Do you want to feel excellent? Then come to this exquisitely excellent cafe style Italian eatery. Excellence is through those two doors. Be excellent. Eat excellent. Eat Genuino.
Showed up to address and location did not exist! Called number on open table which was for a disconnected line. Google maps shows that the restaurant existed on Howard which was South Tampa so I called the number google provided and there was continuous ringing and nobody answered the phone. I concluded that the restaurant has been closed down and maybe they had moved locations at one point. Still not sure?
This is by far one of my favorite places to eat . The owner is incredible and so if the food. It’s a small intimate place that is super casual with amazing food, wine, and homemade desserts. If you don’t eat here in a weekly basis you are missing out !
If you want homemade Italian food this is the place. Excellent. Great service
Was our first time there today. The espresso is smooth and naturally sweet ^_^ the espresso machine is beautiful! Authentic atmosphere. They have seating open and take out. They’re a part of the Italy America Chamber of Commerce’s too so it really is a genuine Italian cafe. My only feedback is that I wish they played some music in the inside of the cafe as the quietness was a bit awkward
Fantastic food! If you are craving Italian during the quarantine, grab some food from here. I definitely will be.
Daniela Santiago was arm server he was amazing the food was just as amazing I would recommend this place very much. The owner had exceptional customer service and I will be back to visit as I live in Sarasota it is worth the drive. We had the arugula and prosciutto Pizza and for dessert pistachio gelato and my wife had the teramusu. I highly recommend this place!!!!
Incredible food and amazing service. It’s more than just dinner. It’s an experience! The owner is so friendly and made sure to share some samples with us. We felt like family! Highly, highly recommend!
Everything. A gem of a restaurant. I'm Italian and have to say this was the best eggplant parm and sauce I've ever had! Our server, Danielle was so sweet, and we appreciated that the owners stopped by to check on us and chat too! We'll be back.
A beautiful atmosphere to dine in! I typically take a to-go coffee and a margarita pizza, which I feel the wait for the pizza is definitely worth it. The owner really takes the time of day to get to know his regulars and has even begun teaching me Italian! I write this review because I finally had the chance to sit down and have lunch here. The owner recommended the special for the day, lasagna, and a Sicilian wine. The lasagna was phenomenal and the wine was absolutely beautiful! Anytime you want to go out for a sit-down homemade style meal without the hassle of a large chain restaurant, I’d recommend for you to to dine here. It’s perfect for any kind of meal: a solo meal, girls day out, dates and group outings. I would give this cafe 5 stars but there is always room for improvement, in my opinion the improvement could be in wait times given over the phone for to-go orders because I typically have to wait longer than told but like I said, I would wait for that margarita pizza any day!
Enjoyed a yummy lunch here of eggplant parmigiana and salad. The sauce was amazing on warm and slightly crusty Italian bread and the dressing on the salad was perfect mixed. Didn't have time for dessert but my plan next time is coffee and gelato. Don't pass this one by!!!
Restaurantji Recommends
Had lunch here today and will definitely be going back soon! The interior was adorable and the food was sooooo good. My fiance got the cheese ravioli, my mother got the milan sandwich, I got the spaghetti and meatballs, and we all split a slice of Prosciutto/Arugula pizza (which was big enough for us all to share). Something happened to cause the meatballs to be delayed and they felt SO bad. They were really sweet and tried to accommodate us by offering free pizza/gelato, but we were there to visit, so it wasn't a big deal. The place is VERY European: no ice without request, "sit and stay a while" type. We got dessert which was also amazing (gelato and some layered, flaky something I couldn't pronounce). We will be going back very soon and I would recommend anyone stop by for a while.
The star ratings may be inaccurate, but I felt that this information needed to be available to potential patrons. I made a reservation for my son and his girlfriend for Valentine's Day. The reviews were good but unfortunately misleading. According to my son, this is not a restaurant. It's a pizzeria. They were so disappointed that they just left. Why a place like this would need to be on opentable is beyond me. Reservations are not needed. I guess there are no criteria for being listed as a restaurant.
REAL Italian.... Let me say that again REAL Italian and absolutely fantastic. Service was great and the food was remarkable. I will definitely be back again!
Great atmosphere! Great food! Very cozy place!
Excellent food. Excellent service. Excellent desserts. Excellent excellence. Do you want to feel excellent? Then come to this exquisitely excellent cafe style Italian eatery. Excellence is through those two doors. Be excellent. Eat excellent. Eat Genuino.
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