50 Best Italian Restaurants in Tampa

“This authentic Italian restaurant had been on my list for a while. Chef’s kiss to them showcasing how they make fresh pasta daily, I loved it. My bestie and I came in on a Friday night with no reservation and were promptly seated in the middle of the restaurant. The food, ambience, and service were outstanding. Handsdown one of the best meals of my life. I had the crab tortellini and my friend had the lasagna roll; both items that were on special. The lasagna roll was to die for, it tasted so homey! We also had an incredible apple butter cake with homemade caramel. Just wow! Compliments to the chef/owner and all staff. Everything was just quality! I absolutely cannot wait to come back with my husband to try the short rib agnolotti, the squid ink pasta and others.“

“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 ❤️“

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

“Good food and service. Eggplant is outstanding!“

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

“Amazing, food, vibe, drinks!“

“Delicious !!!!!!’nnnnnnnn“

“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.“

“Love the food, but stop with the “service charge” that automatically shows up on the check. It’s costing your waiters and waitresses money!“

“Best Italian cuisine I have had the pleasure eating in a very long time!! Fantastico!!“

“You go for you food, and Realize it’s awesome. And then you realize the staff is working nonstop to make sure you and the rest of their customers are feeling cared for and served correctly. And then over time with repeated visits you realize the staff and ownership are awesome.“

“The best Italian there is ,“

“Makati, PH -- Had the Arrabbiata with polpettes and honestly, I was not ready for how big the serving was—sulit na sulit. Flavor? On point. Super fresh, super authentic, no need to overthink. It’s one of those meals where you take a bite and you’re like, “Yup. This is it.” But what made it even better? I got to chat with the CEO and the manager. Like, actual real convo—not just small talk. They were so chill, super welcoming, and you can tell they really care about what they do and who walks through their doors. It’s rare to find spots that are both quality and personal. This one? Definitely worth coming back for.“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

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

“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!!“

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

“The food AND service is fantastic!!!“

“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.“

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

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

“My friend and I wanted to have catch up session over a nice Italian meal, so what other place to go than Olive Garden? Unfortunately even before we sat down at our table we started getting stares from other parties. My friend had her very well behaved 4 year old son with her, and I had my almost 2 year old son with me. Clearly no one wanted kids around .

As anyone with toddlers knows , they can be a bit active. Mine was no different and grabbed the sugar stash on the table to play with. Another guest felt the need to tell me what he was doing wrong . She got all worked up about it .

We asked to move to another table and our waiter was happy to help us do that to tbt other side of the restaurant. They even gave us a free appetizer ! Eli was so kind and got teary eyed when we told her about our horrible experience with the other guests. We clearly felt attacked by them on a racist level.

Just having a staff who was sympathetic toward us made the crappy experience a lot better. For this reason we’ll definitely be back. Angela, Eli and Felix were so caring and accommodating. Thank you Olive Garden.“

“Went to dinner tonight at this Olive Garden for a date night and had a great experience all around! Food and drinks were excellent. My server, Abby, was very kind, attentive and helpful when it came down to picking out our entrees. Very impressed and service exceeded expectations! 10/10 recommend“

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

“great place good atmosphere“

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

“We’ve enjoyed this locally owned, very welcoming, authentic Italian restaurant both during the week as well as on weekends. The owners are friendly and take pride in their restaurant, their staff and their menu. This is also reflected in the wonderful hospitality of their staff. The food is fresh and made to order with a nice variety of pasta, risotto, meat and fish options. If you’re looking for your go to Italian cuisine in the North Tampa (convenient to Carrollwood, Northdale and Citrus Park) area, I highly recommend La Casa Della Pasta.“

“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.“

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

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

“Got the penne with puttanesca sauce and house side salad and garlic bread. The sauce was TO DIE FOR. Hit all the notes that you could ever want in a sauce. The penne was perfectly cooked and flavorful. It is a carryout only restaurant, but had a lovely lobby area with 5 chairs or so where you can sit and wait. Staff is very pleasant and helpful. We were impressed.“

“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“

“Great atmosphere, great food.“

“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.“

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

“Margherita pie and cannoli. Not too shabby.“

“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!!! 🙌🏼“

“The apartments are beautiful and the amenities are never ending. But the one thing that stood out is how much the staff cares. As we toured our leasing agent grace was greeted multiple times by residents and you could tell how great the relationship was. Grace was amazing, she had an in depth knowledge of Asher and truly loved the property and making the living experience the best possible. Grace made you feel like you already lived there“

“I am completing this review to let not just customers know but to let Olive Garden and their entire franchise know that the employees at this location today were AMAZING!! My niece has autism and they were unaware and I know that she was a lot today, but they still served us with respect and care. As well as I left my pocketbook and did not notice, and the employee literally RAN to the light and found me in my car to return it back to me. I am so grateful because they did not have to return my stuff, but they did. Many blessings and if you’re reading this, go check them out!“

“Typical Olive Garden experience. Yummy food. Their breadsticks were great that night

Dietary restrictions: Some gluten free options available

Parking: Free parking

Kid-friendliness: Always kid friendly“

“Nicest people i’ve met, they always do right by me when I come in and the food is always good!

Vegetarian options: There’s all types of toppings from meat to veggies

Parking: In a plaza

Kid-friendliness: small pizzas that are filling even for me!

Wheelchair accessibility: Straight forward from door to counter“

“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..“

“I went there last night with some friends and it was such a wonderful experience! Such a cozy place, server was very knowledgeable, food was over the top amazing!!!! Will DEFINITELY be returning! The owner and his wife are such great people!!!!“

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

“This is the best fried chicken you want in your life! Also the best customer service and care. They know each of their regular customers by name! And, surprisingly by voice! This is a wonderful family establishment and a great place to spend time and money and this is an all around great place to get great chicken and great service. THANKS TORRIE! You provide a service that far exceeds the expectations. I will forever be a loyal customer!“

“I'm delighted with this place. The food is delicious, pure, and authentic Italian flavor. A clean place with first-class service. The freshness of the ingredients is palpable. This place is my favorite for Italian food. And most importantly, prepared to your liking!!🥰💯“

“First time diner. Not disappointed. The food was fresh and delicious. Do not miss the bread service. Hot and fresh out of the oven which interesting hints of rosemary. Cara was our server and she was delightful and attentive. Highly recommend and we will certainly be back.“