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.“

“Great fresh pasta with a variety of pastas, sauces, and toppings - customize to your taste! Delicious and affordable - good size portions! Helpful, friendly staff! Glad we came.“

“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!!“

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

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

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

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

“Amazing authentic Italian restaurant! Chef Fabio and the staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We had two pizzas and they were phenomenal. What really blew our socks off was the Tiramsu desert! I highly recommend it and will be coming back again!“

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

“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!!“

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

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

“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.“

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

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

“The pasta was fantastic. The young ones enjoyed the food as well. Will be back…“

“I HAD to get the Braised Beef Tortellini! It could have used a little more sauce and seasoning, but it was great! The portions of the beef was absolutely amazing. The calamari was fantastic. I mean I wasn't disappointed with the food at all. The waitress we had could definitely have been better. But if I just had to choose between service or food... I'd choose the food every time.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Margherita pie and cannoli. Not too shabby.“

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

“great place good atmosphere“

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

“The crew out here is unbeatable! I’m not feeling well and I ordered food curbside. I flaked on part of my order, it was totally my fault but they treated me above and beyond, as if it was their responsibility to help me when I messed up. They really made my night.“

“Just moved into The Asher and it’s amazing. Toured over eight different apartments and it’s bar none the best for price/location/community and the staff

Lyric Robinson, a leasing representative, helped me move in last minute and was extremely competent and patient throughout the whole process from start to finish.

11/10 would recommend this area and highly recommend asking for Lyric in regards to touring, information leasing or any questions you might have.“

“Some of the best Italian food in the Tampa Bay area! The linguini bolognese with the breaded chicken was particularly delicious. I also had the pleasure of meeting the owners Almy and Zach, and they are wonderful people :) If you’re in the area this is a must try!!“

“Thanks for a wonderful dinner out with family! I have gone to 3 Olive Garden locations in Tampa area and have found this is the best one for atmosphere, food, and service! You'll be greeted by a friendly host, taken to a comfortable table in a clean restaurant with exceptional food and service with a smile. Cheers!“

“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.“

“great place good atmosphere“

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

“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.“

“Great Place! Highly Recommend“

“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!!! 🙌🏼“

“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..“

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

“I took my parents and fiance last nite there,the food was excellent,cozy seating,also a TRUE FAMILY comfortable atmosphere,the waitress was a young lady,very polite,dressed appropiate,checked on us to make sure that we was happy and didn't want for anything,everyone who works there from start to finish was very friendly,the place was clean as well.“

“Enjoyed every minute of time spent there. Can’t wait to return!“

“Went there yesterday with my husband and daughters. That was by far the best pizza I've had!!!! The owner was soo nice & we promised we'd leave a review about the pizza & not the bathroom that's getting remodeled!!! Lol“