50 Best Italian Restaurants in Tampa

“Absolutely amazing! Shane was an amazing server! Aidan an amazing side kick! Their attentiveness was amazing! I can't say enough good things about this place and the service!Thank you for an amazing night out!Tommy you have an amazing staff!!“

“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 ❤️“

“My hubby and I have been living in the Carrollwood Villages for a month now and we have had 3 phenomenal experiences at Noble Crust. Bridget took our ToGo order, and she knocked it out the park. We sat at the bar with Brett and Gabby. Then today, for brunch, we had the pleasure of being served by Darian. Josh the manager was nice enough to hear us gush about our experience. All 3 experiences were top notch and we are excited about our next visit. Thank you for having amazing service.“

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

“This was our first visit and it was a true unexpected WOW! Skye was our guide through a delightful exploration starting with an array of their small plates (we love exploring a new venue through a sampling of the starters). We then shared one of their entries (which itself was a delightful combination including a wonderful hummus, peta, a Greek salad, etc.). We're already planning our return.“

“Everything about Timpano was great. Highly recommend the espresso martini (it's creamy). Our server was extremely attentive and caring, she made Mother's Day feel so special for my mom. Highly recommend the meatball appetizer and cacio e Pepe pasta (I added Italian sausage for protein)“

“Trattoria Pasquale is an absolute gem! From the moment you step inside, the warm and inviting ambiance sets the stage for a delightful dining experience. The staff is attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making you feel right at home. The menu is a delightful blend of traditional Italian dishes and innovative creations. Each dish is bursting with flavor and made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Overall, Trattoria Pasquale is a must-visit Italian restaurant in Tampa. With its authentic flavors, welcoming ambiance, and exceptional service, it promises a memorable dining experience that will keep you coming back for more.“

“I highly recommend the Tori's wings, the cheese fries and the Little Cuban pizza (I get that without the chicken on it). The Balboa with steak is also great. Whether it's eating in, taking out or delivered the food is always fresh and hot and delicious.Best wings and cheese fries I've ever had and one of the best pizzas I've had too.“

“Best italian food in Tampa. Great service, and the owners/chefs are from Italy. They are very friendly and welcoming.“

“tried this place tonight and so glad we did. the chicken piccata was amazing and the bruscetta was probably the best ive ever had. our server was friendly and attentive. Can't wait to come back.“

“If you’re looking for an authentic Italian, fine dining experience this is the place! Friendly staff , family owned, great atmosphere in general! The food is superb, large selection of wine. This restaurant will make you feel like you’re in Italy when they have a staff singing Italian songs to the diners. It’s just amazing! We will be back for sure!“

“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“

“This was my second visit and everything was phenomenal. If I lived closer, I would be here daily. Bonnie was my server once again and always greets me with a smile. I have tried various items such as pizza, pasta, wings, and desserts. I will soon eat my way around the menu.Give them a try if you live in Tampa Bay.“

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

“I work about 10 minutes from this location, every single time I call and order a pizza for lunch ahead of time they always answer in a friendly mood and are extremely nice. Not to mention every time I get to the restaurant to pick up my order, it’s always ready. Easily the best hungry Howies I’ve ever been to. Highly recommend ??“

“Awesome vegan options! Everything had so much flavor.“

“The best Italian there is ,“

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

“Great food and great people !“

“Owner Essie and the crew and the food is absolutely unbelievable, this is a hidden gem and deserves some serious credibility for the best pizza in Tampa if not all of Florida, truly authentic New York pizza and food, everything on the menu is nothing short of impressive, everything is made from scratch we ordered the chicken Alfredo, the soup, and of course the pizza, she even made me a coffee even though they didn’t have coffee in the menu and even the coffee was amazing, service food was unbelievable ! My favorite new spot in Florida“

“Excellent personal service. Great food.“

“Excellent food and service“

“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!!“

“Awesome service, great food! Sure we’ll be back“

“The staff friendly and nice“

“The team tonight was amazing. Very kind and welcoming. The chef went above and beyond with his service. I would highly recommend going here! Pizzas are priced perfectly and the pizza does not disappoint at all. Great flavors and a variety to choose from.“

“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.“

“It’s a neighborhood favorite for a reason! Always great food, friendly service, and just around the corner. Do try to set space aside for their awesome bakery!!!“

“Great atmosphere Great food“

“Love Olive Garden! Hadn't eaten at one in over a year and to my surprise, there's one right around the corner from my work. Popped in for lunch and had my delicious food quick enough to enjoy my hour break with time to get back. Service was great, food was great, atmosphere was beautiful and clean. Can't wait to go back.“

“I was born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island and this is by far the the best New York Style Pizza in the Tampa area hands down. Great job guys keep it going“

“It was great place for family dinner or night out best experience with delicious meals.“

“Amazing food, warm inviting interior and good service!“

“Stellar food and cozy ambience delivered with passion and authenticity. If you're a lover of bona fide Italian food and appreciate gourmet cuisine you owe it to yourself to experience the magic Antonio and his team yield. In an age of boring, multi-million dollar restaurant build outs that look like banks rather than restaurants it's refreshing to enter an independently owned mom and pop restaurant inside a candle-lit house that reminds you of lovely dining spots in Europe, Charleson, Savannah and New Orleans. Many of the dishes are literally prepared tableside, and Chef Antonio eloquently describes the ingredients, the process and the origin of each dish. The experience is anything but standard or mundane. Pasta made in house. Cheese made in house. Air Dried meats in house. Stellar wine list. Need I say more? ;)“

“Best services ever and very polite“

“Food is fresh. Store is clean. Staff is friendly.“

“great place good atmosphere“

“I visited the Memorial Hwy location and was greeted with a smile. I ordered a small works pizza and garlic knots. The pizza was great and the topping tasted very fresh. The garlic knots were delicious, but they were a little undercooked on the inside. I will definitely recommend them to friends and family.“

“Bocelli is excellent! I enjoyed a wonderful birthday dinner here ☺️ Great service and delicious Italian food with a twist.“

“Delicious!!!!! Ledos was our favorite restaurant back home and we've been missing it since moving. We were super excited to find out there was a Ledos in the area while visiting Tampa. We drove 30 minutes to get there from our vacation spot and it was worth it!“

“We brought a big group here prior to a show at SideSplitters and the food was wonderful and the staff was so accommodating. Our server Anna was great. She got us out in time for the show. Highly recommend!Vegetarian options: It’s pizza, so you can make it vegetarian if u want.Parking: Parking lotKid-friendliness: While there were no kids in our group, there were kids in the restaurant.“

“The pizzas are very delicious, everything is very homemade, an exquisite flavor, the attention of the gentleman, super good people and super formal and a very affordable price, he does everything with determination so that everything turns out well“

“Great food, atmosphere and of course drinks$“

“Great food…. consistently great food. Oh yes, and they have great service. No kidding if you’re in the mood for great Italian food served by really friendly people who are very knowledgeable and can discuss every item and ingredient on the menu with you, then this is the place for you.“

“Stayed at the Asher roofs condo for 5 days was shown hands down some of the finest hospitality I’ve ever encountered with some of the most genuine conversations I’ve had with the employees glen and Sean had an amazing trip will most definitely be coming back 10/10“

“Best chicken parm I know of“

“Great Experience. Great Food, Great PeopleI obviously can’t write multiple reviews about one place but if I could, I would have given them 5 star every single time. The management is fantastic! Above excellent!! You don’t get that anywhere and I mean anywhere. The only place that my husband can actually eat gluten free without being sick as a dog. Olive Garden westchase we salute you and your management. Thank you for all you do to make sure people with Celiac disease can also eat pasta ❤️“

“In town on Biz , late day starving for a nice dinner and bumped into Carrabba's , I haven't been to this chain resturant in eons so I went in . I decided to sit outside in there patio area after being indoors for most of the day . Started off with there peach sangria and instantly got a buzz :) Then jumped in with a Cesar's salad followed by my fav dish chicken parm w spaghetti definitely enough for 2 people but I did destroy it The outside ambiance definitely made the difference, will see if my local Carrabbas has that perk . PS the bread at the begging with the olive oil and spices is memorable !“

“We ordered chicken wings with honey and chili sauce, delicious. Also, ordered the charcuterie waygu beef delicious as well bread basket, and a surprise meal ordered for one of our party he couldn’t decide so the server surprised it was pasta, chicken ??? But was delicious too.“

“Think "the City", mid 70's. The local Italian place that was a magnet - good food, friendly people, prompt service .. talk back and forth .. the food - really good - and I'm fussy about Italian food having grown up in the City in the referenced time frame. This restaurant has been around for many years - our experience there today made a bold statement answering the question of its longevity - it is good no matter which way "you slice it". Go. Enjoy.“