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 ❤️“

“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!“

“Thanks Angel for the amazing time. You made our anniversary eve dinner a wonderful one, thumbs up!!!“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“My husband Mark and I are visiting Tampa this week. We arrived Tuesday. After settling in at our VRBO we were looking for some delicious food. Mark loves Italian food and found Vino E Pasta. Mark called and spoke with the restaurant owner and asked if they had availability for 2 to dine with them yesterday evening. We were told to come on in . The owner greeted us when we arrived and showed us to our table. Our server was fantastic. He came to the table greeted us told us about their specials for the evening, took our drink order. He gave us time to look at the menu then took our order. I started with the lobster bisque and it was one of the best I have ever had. For my entree I chose one of their specials they were offering which was lobster ravioli with seafood . It came in a pink sauce with scallops, shrimp, clams and muscles. Seafood was cooked perfectly. Dessert was to go and I chose the limoncello cake and it was out of this world. Mark started with fried calamari with fried zucchini and that was phenomenal . For his entree he had their chicken Parmesan with penne al a vodka . His dessert to go was cheesecake. We had an amazing time. Two separate parties in the restaurant were celebrating birthdays. The restaurant staff to include the owner sang to each birthday party. After the birthday song was sung a male staff member got out his guitar and serenaded the birthday gal. When he was done with the birthday party he came over to sit with Mark and I and he serenaded me with Can You Feel The love by Elton John and then a classic italian song. If you are in Tampa you need to find this beautiful Italian restaurant sit down and have the best dinner of your life. Vino E Pasta is a hidden gem.“

“Tampas best kept secret, great food“

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

“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!!“

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

“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!!“

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

“Had dinner from here last night with my good friend Claudia. it was delicious! Freshly made and generous portions. Recommend it.“

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

“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.“

“Great and quick service, including very quick kitchen wait. Slight confusion in communication on grilled vs breaded chicken on the pasta and they just comped the other one for us. Class act staff and very friendly. We will be returning, yet again, for more breadsticks and pasta!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“Margherita pie and cannoli. Not too shabby.“

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

“great place good atmosphere“

“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.“

“I had such a great experience at Don Rigatoni! The manager took the time to explain everything to me from the story behind the restaurant to the desserts and you could really tell how much passion goes into what they do. The owner was incredibly helpful when it came to ordering and was so personable and friendly. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and everyone who worked there was kind and attentive. And the food? Absolutely amazing chef’s kiss! I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Super food, always busy sometimes with lines, personable service, and some super servers in a vibrant atmosphere.
On a scale of 1-10, here are ratings of the servers:
Cameron: 10
Brittany: 10
Ryan: 10
Christian: 10
Jose: 10
Nick: 10
Kaitlyn: 10
Z: 10
Mary: 10
Alyssa: 10
Lexi: 10
Avery: 10
Ava: 10
Cindy: 10
Esther: 10
Halle: 8
Madison: 4
Libby: 1

Managers Bill, Krista, and Jen make things right when something isnt right.“

“Love this property! Asher has the best staff and amenities. You will love your time here and really get the best experience in the downtown area. They have the best customer service and will always be there when you need it. Thanks for being the best, Lyric, Rachael and Taylor!“

“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 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.“

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

“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.“

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

“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!!! 🙌🏼“

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

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

“Came for last second drinks with my wife and had an amazing time. Our server Rashmika was not only super knowledgeable about the menu but super helpful when we were having trouble deciding. We agreed that this would be our new go to Olive Garden, hopefully we see her again!“

“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..“

“Having read about Piccolo Buco in the Tampa Bay Times, I was very excited to dine here. Upon arrival, the hosts seemed stressed. They asked if we had reservations; we replied no, and they said it would be a 1-hour wait. We decided to leave, but then changed our mind and made a reservation on OpenTable, which showed a wait time of 15 minutes, which was much better. The hosts seemed annoyed that we were back with our reservation this time. Luckily, after that, we had terrific service. Our server, Lauren, was so helpful in guiding us through the menu with recommendations. Her energy was radiant, and we felt very much in good hands. The food was delicious. The crust was out of this world. I was so impressed with our server, Lauren, the menu, and the restaurant's concept. I was hoping to share with management but every manager that walked by appeared visibly unapproachable. I’m not sure if it was an off day for them, but if it wasn’t for the pleasant energy and smiles from our server and back servers. I’m not sure I’d recommend this place. Hopefully, they employ more people with a heart and passion for hospitality. Thank you Lauren for being such a stellar server. They are lucky to have you.“

“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“

“Amazing, food, vibe, drinks!“

“Great Place! Highly Recommend“

“All I have to say is this hungry Howies location is by far the best, I personally drive a little farther to get home to go here. Service is always on point they couldn’t be nicer which is hard to say about a lot of food establishments these days. But I LOVE SPICY and they got me hooked on that TNT flavor!!!
Keep up the good work Ray and TEAM, ill definitely be coming back!!!“

“I went to Cipresso last night for dinner.I took advantage of the ICON half off deal.It was half of everything including alcohol. Such a great deal. John the bartender is an absolute rockstar and gem .The filthy martini and espresso martinis( i ordered one dark and one creamy) were all phenomenal .I ordered the scallop special with polenta.Fresh U-8 scallops with polenta and vegetables.The picture does not do it justice.It tasted wven better than it looked The spaghetti and meatballs is a consistent win.I was really impressed by the food and service“