Italian Restaurants in Tampa, Florida

Italian Restaurants in Tampa, Florida
Italian food is on the menu in Tampa, Florida. Historic Ybor City and Tampa's booming SoHo district have a bounty of restaurants to choose from. Outdoor enthusiasts come to Tampa to enjoy the more than 3,000 acres of park space, The Gulf of Mexico and the beach. Fishing, swimming, boating and long walks in the park, are just some of the fun ways to spend your time.

La Terrazza

La Terraza serves Northern Italian classic cuisine. Located in historic Ybor City, this Tampa, Florida restaurant serves "exceptional menu options" at moderate prices. Since 1996, chef and owner Andrea Fenu has satisfied both delicate palates and hearty appetites. The menu offers a variety of pastas and entrees. The least expensive entrée is the Farfalle Panna Prosciutto for $13, and the most expensive entrées are the veal selections, such as the Scaloppine Piccata, for $18.50. La Tarraza is open for lunch Tuesday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and they serve dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m.

La Terrazza
1727 E 7th Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-1326‎

Bella's Italian Cafe

Bella's Italian Café is located in Tampa, Florida's trendy SoHo district and they are open late. A mainstay in this area, they have been serving authentic Italian cuisine in this location for more than 20 years. This family owned restaurant serves homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs for only $13.50. While the Snapper Alla Calabrese costs $21.99. The hours of operation are Sunday: 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Monday through Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Bella's Italian Cafe
1413 S Howard Ave # 101
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 254-3355‎
bellasitaliancafe.com

Laughing Cat

Executive chef Franco LoRe, of the Laughing Cat, invites you to dine on gourmet Italian cuisine and relax in this laid back European bistro. This Tampa, Florida restaurant suggests you start your meal with one of their eight appetizers, like the Melanaza Rollatini for $9.95. Then move on to a classic Italian entrée, the most expensive of which is the Gamberi Scampi for $23.95. The Laughing Cat serves a lunch buffet every weekday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner is served Monday through Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m., Thursday from 3 to 10 p.m., Friday from 3 to 11 p.m., Saturday 4 to 11 p.m. and Sunday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Laughing Cat
1820 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 241-2998‎
thelaughingcat.com

Article Written By Victoria Weinblatt

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