50 Best Italian Restaurants in Tampa

“St. Pete—Literally sitting at dinner now, & our server, Enzo, has been absolutely WONDERFUL. He’s kind, knowledgable & engaging with his tables—all things I love to see in customer service areas (it can be such a lost concept!) We love Olivia (their arancini is the best we’ve ever had && my husband & I each get our own), but I’d request to sit in Enzo’s section if he’s working in the future.“

“Had an incredible experience & dinner last night with family! From the atmosphere, the wait staff, Drinks, Mozzarella Cart, Main Course, to Dessert! Thank you ROCCA ❤️“

“A fabulous true Italian restaurant. Don’t be fooled by the others. If you would like a true taste of Italian food come to Fammi. If you are Italian please come eat here. Luca and Erica are amazing cooks and hosts. Diego took very good care of us. I have spent time in Italy. My mom lived in Italy. She and her husband Giancarlo cooked Italian food. This took me back to their beautiful and delicious dinners. Treat yourself to a real meal and come to Fammi.“

“Tampas best kept secret, great food“

“Delicious food, flawless service! We used Johnny C’s for a corporate luncheon, and they absolutely knocked it out of the park! The trays of pasta were hot and fresh, the meatballs were a crowd favorite, and the garlic knots disappeared within minutes. Picked up was on time and the setup was effortless due to the trays being ready to go! Highly recommend for any event—you won’t be disappointed!“

“We absolutely love Via Italia. We placed a large order for a family birthday last night, and the entire experience was flawless. From ordering to that first bite. Everything was superb. The pizzas were incredible, and the salads were packed with fresh greens and the perfect balance of flavor. Couldn’t have asked for better.“

“This is a great place to visit and enjoy as if you are entering a part of Italy while you are in Ybor City. I did it for New Year and do it again. It is worth the trip.“

“I cannot say enough amazing things about this restaurant. The experience was 100/10, food 100000/10. If you are in town, you MUST stop by!!“

“There are no views here as on the bottom floor of the hotel. Service was great and we only got appetizers, salad and a bottle of wine.Fruit salad wa s good. Calamari was mostly vegetables than Calamari and Tuna seemed like it was dethawed and tasted gamey. I have had a lot of both at other places and disappointed as the most I have paid besides Michelin restaurants. Service was great and that's it.“

“Amazing food … best Italian I have had in years.“

“We love sitting upstairs and listening to the live music.“

“Great food & svs. A little bit pricy for me. Cost more than Tates; Olive Garden Italian Restaurants.“

“Amazing 👏 #6 is the go-to so far!“

“Amazing Food 5+.Pizza was delicious and the slices were Large.Garlic knots are huge and The best I've ever had.“

“Margherita pie and cannoli. Not too shabby.“

“The pizza is phenominal. they put on more toppings than any other pizzeria..“

“First time at Spartacos! the lasagna and dessert was delicious! The owner, Spartaco was friendly and funny! 🇮🇹 look forward to returning!“

“Love the food but for 2 ppl way too rushed Need time to think relax and digest“

“Water+flour is an absolute gem! We’ve been coming here for years and recently it’s become our favorite place to eat consistently. Every time we go eat here no matter the time of day we are in awe of the great service and the delicious food. The atmosphere is always so relaxing even when they’re busy it’s enjoyable , adding to the overall experience. We most recently went to celebrate my birthday and our server was Megan she was seriously amazing and made it feel like such a special experience! All of the servers are attentive and we’ve never had a bad experience which is why we continue to come back! They have a great group of people working there and you can see their manager France cares about her employees and the establishment!!“

“It’s a small hidden place in an unexpected area, however… the food and the service was excellent! I ordered the chicken piccata and next time I intend to order the chicken Marcella! What a great find!!“

“I LOVE IT HERE MY BOYFRIEND TOOK ME HERE WE LOVE THE FOOD , ITS EXCELLENT THE OWNER IS AWESOME AND THE TEAM IS AWESOME WE WILL BE BACK I RECOMMEND OSTERIA NATALINA TO ALOT OF MY FRIENDS ONE OF OUR FAVORITE ITLANIA RESTAURANT.“

“Such a great place for date night and our server Sharon was fantastic 💕💕💕. Thank you!!!“

“Quick and easy child friendly restaurant. Good service too!“

“Brandon is my server and has been providing the best service I've had at a restaurant in YEARS! Cocktails.. ON POINT!
Soup.. ON POINT!
Pasta.. ON POINT!
Brandon's customer service... ON FIRE 🔥
The food came out at a perfect pace.
Best experience I've had anywhere in so long ❤️
🤌🤌🤌“

“The food and service were excellent! Everyone was very friendly! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I want to say thank you for the amazing experience tonight! It has been 3 years since we lived in Tampa. Wife and I knew we needed to go back and saved the best for last, Beccofino. Not only was it just as we remembered, it was better. The small twists in flavor you added to original recipes....perfect. Hospitality is the best you can get in Tampa for a personalized dining. Thank you sir! We will be back!“

“We have been dinning at Bella's for over 20 years and have enjoyed each visit. We love the atmosphere! The place is usually busy with couples of all ages, groups of friends, 3-4 generations of families dinning together. It's wonderful! The food is always good to very good to great! The service is always good, but the service last night from Justin, our waiter, was exceptional. We'll request Justin the next time we visit Bella's.“

“Amazing experience! The service was outstanding from the moment we arrived. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome throughout our visit.

The pasta was absolutely incredible—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Every dish was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Italian food and excellent service. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Get the veggie sandwich! It is indescribably outstanding! Frankly, so is everything else there.“

“Took my wife there last night and it was phenomenal. Food was excellent, wait staff was on point, and atmosphere hit home for me. Highly recommend.“

“Ate here for the first time for my birthday. Food was amazing!“

“great place good atmosphere“

“As olive gardens go, this is a fine establishment, always had great service here. Plenty of parking, little to no wait time in most cases, people are friendly. So more than what you can ask for these days at restaurants. Food could be better. Alfredo was good, scampi was bland and the steak could be of better quality (but I understand its not a steakhouse, so its fine).“

“I had a fantastic experience leasing an apartment at Asher on Water Street in Tampa, and a huge part of that was thanks to Rachael Young. From the very beginning, Rachael was incredibly professional, responsive, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire process.

She took the time to answer all of my questions, made the touring and leasing process smooth and stress-free, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was handled efficiently. Her knowledge of the property and attention to detail really stood out, and it’s clear she takes a lot of pride in doing her job well.

Rachael’s professionalism, friendliness, and willingness to help made what can sometimes be a complicated process feel easy and enjoyable. If you’re considering living at Asher on Water Street, I highly recommend asking for Rachael — she is excellent at what she does and truly represents the property well.

Overall, a great experience and I’m looking forward to living here!“

“beautiful atmosphere, barely felt like a franchise establishment. very welcoming and warm. our server River was very attentive, sweet, and helpful. five star customer service. prices weren’t outrageous and food was delicious. we will be returning!“

“as a retired Deputy Sheriff in Tampa for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. I would dine at Carrabba's many times. it was also located with my patrol zone area on N. Dale Mabry Hwy. in Tampa.“

“My daughter was late , but our server Bo was great , very attentive . I just really loved the service here. Plus the food is great.😍😍😍😍💕“

“We celebrated my dad’s birthday at Forbici, and it’s become our go-to spot for birthday celebrations over the past two years—and it never disappoints! The service is always top-notch, with a professional and friendly staff that makes every visit special. And let’s talk about the food—absolutely incredible. There’s not a dish I’ve tried that I didn’t love. Two of my pickiest eaters couldn’t get enough of the meatballs—tender, flavorful, and perfect every time. The square pizza is a balance of crispy on the outside and soft inside, and the linguini with little neck clams, garlic, white wine, and a hint of lemon is a so good. The burger was a hit for my 9 yr old boy which was not off the kids menu , and the fried calamari? Simply delicious. And we can’t forget about the desserts—let’s just say we pretty much sampled the entire dessert menu, and it was all amazing! If you haven’t been yet to Forbici it is definitely a place you need to check out.“

“My wife and I took the 'Tour of Italy' at Bella's, and were not disappointed. Very original Italian food. The wine was nice as well. Our server was attentive, and the manager came by the table several times to make sure we were satisfied. I must say the AC worked very well, to the point I donned a long sleeve shirt from the truck. Highly recommend if you are in the Springhill area.“

“After Busch Gardens we stopped here for dinner and it was a great choice. The food came out fast, everything was tasty, and the portions were very big. Loved the pasta special where you get one pasta for the restaurant and another one to take home — such a great deal! Fresh breadsticks, creamy pasta, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere. Perfect spot for a casual dinner after a long park day.“

“great place good atmosphere“

“Great Italian Cuisine in Ybor City! The Chicken Parmesan was heavenly!“

“Pizzas, pastas, croquetas, empanadas, flan, el tiramisú la comída todo está delicioso“

“Great Place! Highly Recommend“

“Intimate, cozy local Italian restaurant run by authentic Italian American couple x 42 years! A hidden gem!! Serious quality of traditional dishes as well as Chef's Specials! Everything served is made there, even the desserts. Tiramisu & Limoncello cake were fresh, superb! Mmmm, Capri..“

“That’s what I’m talking about!!! Great food! What a great menu!!! Looking forward to many great meals to come. Town and Country needed a legit Pizza spot and Tomato Joe’s delivers!!! 🙌🏼“

“Everything!the food is outstanding!“

“just a little upset they didn't have shrimp parm. and they said they couldn't make it because they were to busy“