Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Tampa by diners

It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a 2024 report by Statista. But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.

Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites—and there's lots to love about 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" feelings. 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 2025.

Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.

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#30. Bernini

- Rating: 3.9/5 (665 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1702 East 7th Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Bocelli Modern Italian

- Rating: 3.9/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5427 Bayshore Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings

- Rating: 4.0/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13020 North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Esposito's Italian

- Rating: 4.0/5 (438 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14306 North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Oggi Italian

- Rating: 4.0/5 (514 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 236 East Davis Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (639 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3617 West Humphrey St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Stefano Greek Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8600 North 56th St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Greek, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Frammi, American Grille & Italian Food

- Rating: 4.3/5 (419 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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#22. Donatello Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (427 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 232 North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. DeVito's Italian Specialties

- Rating: 4.1/5 (160 reviews)
- Address: 200 North Tampa St. Ste G 115 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (661 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 514 North Franklin St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Don Rigatoni

- Rating: 4.1/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 219 South Packwood Ave. Ste B Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. GINO's Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10006 Armenia Ave. North Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Viva Napoli

- Rating: 4.1/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4301 West El Prado Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Forbici Modern Italian

- Rating: 4.1/5 (667 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1633 West Snow Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. La Casa Della Pasta

- Rating: 4.1/5 (355 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5273 Ehrlich Road Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Bella's Italian Café

- Rating: 4.2/5 (754 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1413 South Howard Ave. Ste 100 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. BellaBrava - Tampa

- Rating: 4.3/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1015 Gramercy Lane Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Bars, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Noble Crust

- Rating: 4.3/5 (825 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11618 North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Southern, Italian, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Trattoria Pasquale

- Rating: 4.3/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3671 South West Shore Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Via Italia Woodfired Pizza & Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8644 Hunters Village Road Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Casa Santo Stefano

- Rating: 4.3/5 (565 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1607 North 22nd St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Sicilian, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Due Amici Pizza & Pasta Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (582 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1724 East 7th Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Vino E Pasta

- Rating: 4.3/5 (452 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3603 West Gandy Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Pane Rustica

- Rating: 4.4/5 (559 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3225 South Macdill Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Osteria Natalina

- Rating: 4.4/5 (503 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3215 South MacDill Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Rocca

- Rating: 4.5/5 (567 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 323 West Palm Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. OLIVIA

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1439 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3601 West Swann Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. La Terrazza Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 4.5/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1727 East 7th Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Piccola Italia Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (387 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2140 West Drive Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Cooking Classes
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.

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