Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Tampa by diners
Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It’s no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren’t dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy “family” feels. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.
Luckily, today you don’t need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Tampa based on diners’ reviews on Yelp as of January 2024.
Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
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#25. Stefano Greek Italian Restaurant
– Rating: 4.0/5 (133 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 8600 North 56th St. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Italian, Greek, Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp
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#24. Viva Napoli
– Rating: 4.5/5 (159 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 4301 West El Prado Blvd. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
– Read more on Yelp
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#23. Casa Santo Stefano
– Rating: 4.5/5 (457 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1607 North 22nd St. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Sicilian, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp
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#22. BellaBrava – Tampa
– Rating: 4.5/5 (193 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1015 Gramercy Lane Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Bars, Italian, Pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#21. Tomato Joes Pizzeria
– Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 7032 West Waters Ave. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Pizza, Italian
– Read more on Yelp
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#20. Noble Crust
– Rating: 4.5/5 (729 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 11618 North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Southern, Italian, Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp
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#19. Trattoria Pasquale
– Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3671 South West Shore Blvd. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Italian
– Read more on Yelp
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#18. Frammi, American Grille & Italian Food
– Rating: 4.5/5 (378 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 17631 Bruce B Downs Blvd. Ste East Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, American
– Read more on Yelp
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#17. Due Amici
– Rating: 4.5/5 (500 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1724 East 7th Ave. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
– Read more on Yelp
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#16. Hawkeye’s New York Style Pizza
– Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 14835 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
– Read more on Yelp
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#15. Atlas Gourmet Pizza
– Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 11584 Fountainhead Drive Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
– Read more on Yelp
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#14. Pane Rustica
– Rating: 4.5/5 (528 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3225 South Macdill Ave. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Italian, Bakeries
– Read more on Yelp
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#13. Vino E Pasta
– Rating: 4.5/5 (399 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3603 West Gandy Blvd. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Italian
– Read more on Yelp
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#12. Osteria Natalina
– Rating: 4.5/5 (485 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3215 South MacDill Ave. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Italian
– Read more on Yelp
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#11. Rocca
– Rating: 4.5/5 (416 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 323 West Palm Ave. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Italian
– Read more on Yelp
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#10. Magdalena’s Pizzeria
– Rating: 4.5/5 (221 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2313 West Linebaugh Ave. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Italian
– Read more on Yelp
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#9. La Terrazza Ristorante Italiano
– Rating: 4.5/5 (254 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1727 East 7th Ave. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Italian, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp
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#8. OLIVIA
– Rating: 4.5/5 (1216 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 3601 West Swann Ave. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Italian, Desserts, Bars
– Read more on Yelp
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#7. Aristotle’s Food For Thought
– Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
– Address: 500 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Food Trucks, Greek, Italian
– Read more on Yelp
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#6. Chef Tony Macaroni
– Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
– Address: 5226 Gunn Hwy Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Italian, American, Desserts
– Read more on Yelp
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#5. Piccola Italia Bistro
– Rating: 4.5/5 (351 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2140 West Drive Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Cooking Classes
– Read more on Yelp
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#4. Williamsburg Cucina Caffe’ e Bottega
– Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
– Address: Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Food Trucks, Italian, Caterers
– Read more on Yelp
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#3. The Ravioli Company
– Rating: 5.0/5 (56 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 5130 South Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Italian, Caterers, Pasta Shops
– Read more on Yelp
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#2. Amaretto Ristorante
– Rating: 5.0/5 (57 reviews)
– Address: 2501 West Tampa Bay Blvd. Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Italian
– Read more on Yelp
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#1. Impasto
– Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
– Address: Tampa, Florida
– Categories: Food Trucks, Italian
– Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 312 metros.
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