"More often than not, in Tampa Bay, the best spots are found in nondescript places. Such is the case of Osteria Natalina, an intimate, authentic Italian restaurant that’s tucked into a South Tampa strip mall. The inside feels like a rustic Amalfi Coast taverna, with brick walls and black and white photos framing a narrow collection of two-and-four-seat tables. It’s the ideal spot to order a plate of fresh pasta like the Sacchettini di Pere (pasta “purses” stuffed with pears and cheese in a gorgonzola sauce) or the Linguini alla Aragosta e Granchio (linguine in a pink lobster sauce topped with fresh crab) alongside your glass of creamy Harken Chardonnay." - Matthew Meltzer