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Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Tampa, according to Tripadvisor

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The development of Italian cuisine mirrors the country's rich political and geographic diversity. Mediterranean influences bring fish and olives into culinary creations, carefully handcrafted ziti, cavatelli, and other types of pasta hail from southern Italy, and exquisite desserts such as tiramisu find origins in the north—combining for a tasty eating experience renowned for its ability to bring people together.

With more than 90,000 establishments offering Italian-style dishes here in America, there are endless options to consider when craving the flavorful, savory tastes of "The Boot." Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated Italian restaurants in Tampa on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Click through these slides to see if your favorite trattoria made the list.

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#30. Alessi Bakery

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (154 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2909 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33609-1630
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#29. Gio's Italian

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (84 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3621 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614-2783
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#28. Trattoria Pasquale

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (86 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3671 S West Shore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629-8235
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#27. Cappy's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (122 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3200 W Bay To Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629-7106
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#25. Caffe Paradiso

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (74 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4205 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 33611-1900
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#24. Gino's Bar & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (122 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10006 N Armenia Ave 11511 Glenmont Dr, Tampa, FL 33612-7302
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#23. Oggi Italian Street Food

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (88 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 236 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606-3729
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#22. Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (59 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1901 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629-5816
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#20. Carrabba's Italian Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (210 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 700 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#19. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (174 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1802 N West Shore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#18. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (207 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2801 East Busch Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612-8729
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#17. Frammi

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (99 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 17631 Bruce B Downs Blvd Suite E, Tampa, FL 33647-3223
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#15. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (164 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 253 Westshore Plz, Tampa, FL 33609-1810
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#14. Cena

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (125 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1120 E Kennedy Blvd Suite 112W, Tampa, FL 33602-3580
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#13. Iavarone's Italian Grill and Steak House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (250 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3617 W Humphrey St, Tampa, FL 33614-1628
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#12. Timpano Italian Chophouse

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (311 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1610 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606-2555
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#10. Donatello Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (368 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 232 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609-1237
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#9. Due Amici

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (99 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $
- Address: 7th Street Ibor City, Tampa, FL
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#8. Osteria Natalina

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (196 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3215 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629-8239
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#7. Bernini Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (509 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, International
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1702 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605-3806
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#5. Maggiano's Little Italy

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (902 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 203 Westshore Plaza Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609-1810
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#4. Bella's Italian Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (453 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1413 S Howard Ave Ste 100, Tampa, FL 33606-3176
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#3. Eddie & Sam's NY Pizza

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (621 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 203 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602-4404
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#2. La Terrazza Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (598 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1727 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605-3805
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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