10 Best Trattorias in Tampa

Nene’s Restaurant & Bar serves Georgian and Ukrainian food alongside other dishes and house-made drinks. The menu experience includes cabbage rolls, lahmacun, samsa and kvas, with additional accounts mentioning Turkish coffee and other traditional flavors. It suits diners who want to explore Eastern European cuisine in a small, culturally focused setting rather than default to familiar restaurant fare. The dining room is described as warm and quiet enough for a relaxed meal, a get-together or conversation with friends.

Chef Tony Macaroni & Co. serves made-from-scratch Italian food with an old-fashioned New York-style character. The menu includes pomodoro, eggplant Parmesan, macaroni bolognese, vegan ravioli, lobster macaroni and arancini rice balls, giving both classic Italian diners and dairy-free guests a concrete reason to visit. The smaller restaurant pairs retro décor and Italian phrases with a personal, neighborhood feel. Takeout is also part of the experience, making the kitchen suitable for a relaxed meal at home as well as dining in.

La Terrazza Restaurant serves homestyle Northern Italian cuisine and wines in a warm, intimate storefront setting. Pasta offerings include fettuccine, spaghetti, ravioli, linguine, bolognese, pesto and penne alla vodka, with seafood, chicken, appetizers and desserts also represented.

The restaurant suits an adult dinner or date night in Ybor City, especially for diners who value a cozy room and fresh pasta. Its dinner service runs Thursday through Saturday, with reservations recommended.

Due Amici Pizza & Pasta Bar brings NYC-style pies, garlic knots, beer, subs, and appetizers to Ybor City. It suits visitors looking for a quick slice, families wanting familiar cheese pizza, and groups sharing larger salads, pasta, and wine.

The menu also includes options such as buffalo chicken pizza, white pizza, lasagna, ravioli, shrimp Alfredo, calzones, and shrimp with vodka sauce. Late-night hours add flexibility for an evening stop, while the pizzeria format works for takeaway or a casual meal.

Osteria Natalina is an informal Italian restaurant in Tampa serving Rimini-style dishes with a focus on seafood. The menu includes pasta, lasagna, ravioli and seafood specials, alongside daily specials, wine and requests for classic Italian dishes.

Its intimate, cozy atmosphere suits date nights and special occasions. Diners seeking Italian food with seafood options and traditional regional character will find a focused setting rather than a large, casual family restaurant, with dishes such as seafood specials and filled pasta represented in customer accounts.

Casa Santo Stefano brings Tampa Sicilian dining to an airy Ybor City setting with a terrace, open kitchen, brick oven and a substantial wine program. Its menu centers on pastas, sauces and seafood described as Tampa Sicilian, with wines, cheese, olive oil and salt imported from family businesses in Sicily.

Lunch runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. The restaurant also offers reservations, curbside pickup and group catering. Its formal-leaning dining-room guidance makes it especially suited to celebrations and special-occasion meals.

Olivia brings together refined Italian dining with pasta, pizza, steak, seafood, brunch and a robust wine list. Its menu includes dishes such as arancini, penne with long-simmered meat sauce and flourless chocolate cake, while one chicken parmigiana presentation is finished tableside with sauce and melted mozzarella.

The contemporary setting suits anniversary dinners, birthdays, family brunches and other celebrations. Reservations are recommended, especially for guests planning an evening meal or a special occasion.

Esposito's Italian Restaurant And Bar serves lunch and dinner with dine-in and takeaway options, Italian comfort food, small plates, desserts, coffee, wine, beer, and cocktails. Its setting ranges from casual and cozy to romantic and upmarket, supporting family meals, dates, groups, and happy-hour visits.

Guests can use the private dining room or the bar, while dinner reservations are accepted and recommended. The restaurant also offers a kids’ menu, local specialties, table service, and a selection of desserts and drinks.

Vino E Pasta centers its classic Italian menu on traditional family recipes and made-to-order pasta. Guests can build their own pasta selections or choose dishes such as lasagna, ravioli, fettuccine carbonara, and frutti di mare, with Italian desserts and a wine selection completing the meal.

The restaurant works for casual dinners, lunch, takeout, and celebrations. It also offers catering for gatherings ranging from weddings to conventions. A family-owned atmosphere, occasional live music, and small touches such as roses for women create a distinctly dinner-focused experience.

The Brother Trattoria serves Italian cuisine in South Tampa, with house-made pastas and sauces, gnocchi, calamari, carbonara, pesto, desserts, cocktails and wine. Its cozy, romantic setting works for date nights, family dinners and group meals, while indoor and outdoor seating, a kids’ menu and reservations support varied occasions.

The restaurant also offers online ordering, private-event hosting and catering for birthdays, corporate functions, weddings and other gatherings. A pizza oven, tableside pasta preparation and creative seasonal cocktails add visual and menu interest beyond a standard Italian meal.