DeVito's Italian Specialties

Italian restaurant · Riverfront District

DeVito's Italian Specialties

Italian restaurant · Riverfront District

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200 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602

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Authentic Italian, craft cocktails, and impeccable service.  

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200 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602 Get directions

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$50–100 · Menu

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200 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602 Get directions

+1 813 609 3833
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$50–100 · Menu

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Gerardo Olivarez

Google
We had a wonderful experience at DeVito's. The food and the service were incredible. The food was absolutely delicious! The staff greeted us as we walked in and continuously checked on us to see if we needed anything. The location also has beautiful modern decor. I would highly recommend this restaurant for lunch or dinner to anyone visiting the city of Tampa. It is within walking distance (3 blocks) to the convention center and the Riverwalk. A must place to visit!

Susan McAdam

Google
We just returned home from our anniversary dinner at DeVito’s. It was incredible. The decor is classy, but not stuffy. Music was old crooners which I love. Food was amazing and service was impeccable. We started off with the arrancini and the burrata caprese — both were delicious and plenty to share between 2 people. Then we had veal marsala and veal saltimbocca, and finished off splitting a slice of cheesecake with berries. I can’t believe anyone would have a complaint about portions or flavor of the food. It was incredible from start to finish. And our server was General Manager, Marcos, who was so friendly! We will be back!

Travis Holm

Google
We stopped by DeVito’s because we were in the mood for Italian and wanted to explore downtown Tampa during our long weekend stay in St. Pete Beach. Getting into Tampa, though? That’s a journey all on its own. If you’re not doing at least 30 mph over the speed limit, you’re basically standing still. The silver lining? We beat Google Maps’ ETA by a solid 10 minutes — small wins! Now for the important part — the food and the experience. DeVito’s is a classy, welcoming spot with a cozy yet upscale vibe. I’ll admit, I might’ve been slightly biased — one of my best friends is a DeVito, and that may have nudged me toward giving this place a try. Either way, we’re glad we did. We started with a couple of appetizers because, frankly, I was starving. The mozzarella-stuffed sausage was a standout — rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The bruschetta was also fresh and vibrant, with the perfect crunch and a generous helping of tomato and basil on top. For our entrees, the dishes kept the momentum going. My wife had the lobster-stuffed ravioli, which she gave a solid 10/10 — and I have to agree, especially since I happily helped her finish it (no leftovers on a road trip!). Our server was excellent — attentive without being overbearing, and genuinely friendly, which made the whole experience even better. You can tell the staff takes pride in both the service and the food. All in all, DeVito’s delivered across the board — great atmosphere, delicious food, and top-notch service. We’ll definitely be recommending this place to friends and family visiting the Tampa area. It's worth the drive… even if you have to risk life and limb on the highway to get there!

Ruth Arias

Google
Devito’s is an absolute hidden gem in downtown Tampa that I hope many people discover. We had a wonderful time celebrating Mother’s Day there; the refined atmosphere, exceptional service, and phenomenal Italian cuisine made it truly special. Everything is fresh, delicious, and expertly crafted, from the refreshing salads to the spectacular pasta and out-of-this-world mozzarella cheese made by its chef! And the desserts? Pure perfection—especially the tiramisu and cheesecake. If you love Italian food, value high quality service, and want an outstanding place for a celebration… this is a top choice!

Sherman Milton III, REALTOR

Google
5 stars! First time at DeVito’s in downtown Tampa last night. Top Tier, upset I haven’t tried this spot sooner. The truffle pasta dish was insane—legit Michelin star vibes. The service, on point! The staff was so friendly and welcoming, I felt like I left with new friends. The vibe is cozy and feels like money with the marble floors, the food is elite, and the energy is all love. Perfect spot for date night or a chill dinner with the crew.

Nora T

Google
I had the pleasure of having dinner there last night. The food was great but the service was even better. The restaurant manager and staff are very attentive.. I highly recommend it and I definitely would come back. Gracias!

Takpenn24

Google
We had a great experience at Devito’s with good wine selection, good food and service. Every single pasta dish we ordered was excellent!! My husband left his credit card at the restaurant and the manager went out of his way to hunt him down while he was crossing the street the following day. Amazing!!!!! We will be back next time we are in Tampa

Mercedes zavala

Google
I wanted to express my appreciation for the exemplary service provided by Marcos during my recent dining experience at your restaurant. The way he served us was truly commendable, and his hospitality made me feel extremely comfortable throughout the meal. Marcos mentioned that he is from New York, and his professionalism and attentiveness truly stood out. Recommended 100%
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Melissa B.

Yelp
My husband and I were out, walking around downtown Tampa and it was comic con weekend. We'd had a great deal of fun people watching, and became greatly in meed of some delicious dinner! We walked over to DeVito's- we had been there once before, and have friends that go a lot, so we already knew it was very tasty. It's a beautiful restaurant- not a big space, but I think it's just the right size. It has a nice bar area, but the two times we have been there, we sat on the restaurant side with all the tables. Our server was Marco and he was amazing!!!! We introduced ourselves, and by the end of the night, felt like family. He was Amazing- great waiter, server, helped us with our dining choices (which sadly, I did not get any pictures)- made us feel right at home! We ordered a bottle of Ruinart Rose Champagne and started with a baked burrata filled with a very delicious sausage.... Wow- yummm!! I had the Rigatoni Bolognese- Thick, full-bodied sauce made with veal, pork and beef served over fresh handmade pasta- so very tasty!!! My husband ordered Linguine with Clams- Fresh little neck clams served with white wine sauce over handmade linguine pasta... of course we shared them because we both loved the dishes!! Wish I had taken more pictures, but trust me- the experience is totally worth it- it is truly an authentic, delicious Italian restaurant in downtown Tampa.
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Sherman M.

Yelp
5 stars! First time at DeVito's in downtown Tampa last night. Top Tier, upset I haven't tried this spot sooner. The truffle pasta dish was insane--legit Michelin star vibes. The service, on point! The staff was so friendly and welcoming, I felt like I left with new friends. The vibe is cozy and feels like money with the marble floors, the food is elite, and the energy is all love. Perfect spot for date night or a chill dinner with the crew.
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michelle l.

Yelp
Nice place for Italian food in downtown Tampa. My husband and I came here for a date night. I made last minute reservations on Resy. They do have a policy that they'll charge you $25/pp for a late cancellation, which seemed a bit silly when I made the reservations while driving over, but whatever. I arrived and was seated promptly. The host told me the name of the waiter, but the waiter did not introduce himself and came off as more of a busboy than a waiter. He was very unobtrusive, but he had very little presence. I had the tequila spritz to start, then I switched to the house Chianti. We started with the prosciutto and Parmesan starter. Then my husband had the penne alla vodka, and I had the osso buco. The prosciutto was delicious, so was the parmesan. My husband said his pasta was good but not as good as the pasta alla vodka that I make. My osso buco was fine (who doesn't love tender lamb shank?), but it seemed a little underseasoned to me, and I wish they did the traditional Milanese risotto rather than a mushroom risotto. The risotto was on the mushy side and also a bit bland. The peas sprinkled on top were crunchy, which was unexpected. I did like that the osso buco was served with a bone marrow spoon, and the marrow was positively delicious. It was a huge serving, and I ended up taking half of it home and eating it the next day. Osso buco reheats well. We ordered a cheesecake to go because we had a hockey game to get to. The cheesecake was absolutely delicious, as creamy and rich as can be, with a berry compote that cut the richness a bit with its acidity. I highly recommend that. There's no private parking lot, so expect to do street parking.
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Amarilis R.

Yelp
If you want to feel like you're in a Christmas hallmark movie you have to go here! This couldn't have been the more perfect place to feel the Christmas vibe. It was decorated beautifully and they were playing Christmas music. Kevin our server was so sweet and very energetic. He knew that menu by hard and was able to share his opinion and give descriptions of all the foods. My penne alla vodka was delicious. It was a little smaller portion but it filled me up. You could really tell that it was homemade. The taste of everything was so prominent. If you're looking for amazing Italian food, this is the place to go.
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Mike P.

Yelp
We were in downtown Tampa to enjoy the Christmas parade and came across this gem of a place. The atmosphere is very nice and charming. Our server was friendly and attentive. We ordered the chicken parm and the penne vodka. When our meals arrived my daughter noticed that her penne had Prosciutto which she specifically asked to not be added. Our server immediately apologized and took her plate away. He quickly returned with the correct meal. Our dinners were delicious. I would highly recommend DeVito's Italian restaurant and we will certainly be returning.
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Sheila L.

Yelp
Had a five pm reset before the comedy show. We arrived at 4:30 and they allowed us in to have drinks at the bar. The restaurant is beautiful and already set for dinner. Cosmos were really good! The bartender was great and convinced my friend to try something new. She loved it. Dinner was amazing. We ordered chicken parm and rigatoni bolognese. No time for dessert. Next time for sure.
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Tania A.

Yelp
Traditional Italian restaurant in Downtown Tampa with either large round tables or long rectangular ones. The place a bit loud probably because of the high ceilings which carry sound. Our server was very friendly and very attentive. We ordered a bottle of Moscato and she kept it nice and cold and kept the glasses full. To start we ordered the Eggplant Parmesan appetizer and the Sicilian Rissotto Ball which were both good. The Eggplant was sliced a little too thin and not very crispy but the sauce was delicious. The Rissotto ball was just eh Onto our main entrees, we ordered the Penne a La Vodka with grilled chicken - was on point The Branzino fish with grilled vegetables was pretty good not my favorite but good.
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Kit P.

Yelp
We had a great experience at Devito's with good wine selection, good food and service. Every single pasta dish we ordered was excellent!! My husband left his credit card at the restaurant and the manager went out of his way to hunt him down while he was crossing the street the following day. Amazing!!!!! We will be back next time we are in Tampa

Julie A.

Yelp
Service was amazing but food was upsetting it looked so good to be under seasoned very disappointing and the price range its at i expected to taste some of the best tasting cuisine but very disappointed beautiful place though for the ambiance is 10/10.
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Danette P.

Yelp
The food was absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere was great. I had the lobster ravioli. The only frustrating thing was they added a service charge on our bill for using a credit card to pay the bill. We had not anticipated bringing cash with us and felt frustrated. We had to pay a surcharge to use our credit card.
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Samantha E.

Yelp
I visited DeVito's with a large group of 12 on a Friday night. We had a reservation. Our table was ready when we arrived but they gave us a few minutes to rally our group together. Our server quickly started with drink orders and was efficient with the drink and food order taking for such a large group. I ordered a glass of red wine lobster ravioli. There were large chunks of lobster on the ravioli. There were only 5 pieces and theoretically it was a small portion but I actually took home two pieces and it was wonderful the next day. My husband ordered a veil dish which was also excellent. They put gratuity on our checks as we had a large group and spilling among couples was no problem. It was a good experience for a large group!
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Don M.

Yelp
Nice location for an Italian meal conveniently located in the central business district of downtown Tampa. It is not quite at the level of Donatello, Malio's, or Olivia but the Rigatoni Bolognese that two of my lunchmates had looked great, and my seafood salad was very fresh, tasty, and nicely plated. The service was also good, although I wish that she would have quit apologizing about how busy she was. Everything came out timely, so there was no reason to distract from the experience with all of the unnecessary apologies. Nice menu. Clean. I'll probably be back.

Amanda C.

Yelp
I stopped by on a whim while solo traveling. The wait staff took wonderful care of me in a cozy corner where I quietly sampled the menu and read my book. The lobster was out of this world. I finished the night with a cappuccino and piece of cake. Perfection.
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Anna T.

Yelp
We arrived right as they opened for dinner service and I will say the service was PAINFULLY SLOW. Lots of server chit chat, walking around on cell phones and just generally ignoring us as the only table in the restaurant on a Saturday night. We actually had to get up and ask for a pen to sign our bill at the end of this dining experience because we were never given one and needed to leave after 15 minutes of waiting around. Moving on to the actual restaurant atmosphere and food. The place is beautiful and tasteful other than the very giant fake tree directly in the center as well as cheap tattered place mats set out on the table. The food was expensive and the menu was not very expansive considering how many options there are for Italian cuisine. I was not impressed by either meal we got and the red sauce was incredibly acidic. The drinks were okay, but there were not enough redeeming qualities of this restaurant for me to return.
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Mark G.

Yelp
The restaurant opens at five and I was let in the restaurant at about 10 after five. I was waiting outside the front door. I went in and I sat at the bar. When I see myself at the bar, I was greeted by a gentleman who I believe his name was Tyler. Identified himself as the general manager. He was also acting as the bartender that night so he was my waiter. Unfortunately, the two star rating centers around the fact that the service was horrible. I'm including a video from my seat at the bar when I was wanting to get my check and as you can see, there's no one in site. I had to wait at least 10 minutes for someone to bring my check and it was not even my waiter who ended up bringing my check. I believe it was someone who either worked in the kitchen or a waiter from out on the floor somewhere. The food here is AMAZING! From the presentation of the food down to the taste of the food it's amazing! At least what I had was amazing and I had what they consider their fried mozzarella cheese and I had chicken Parmesan and both of those were the best I've ever had. They have a respectable wine list. I was really wanting dessert, but I didn't want to subject myself to any further unnecessary wait time sitting at the bar. I would probably go back, but I definitely would not want Tyler to be my server.
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Lauren T.

Yelp
The ambiance was great for date night it wasn't very busy which was a good thing but I feel like it would have almost been a better vibe if it was a little busier for a Friday night. I'm not a huge fan of Italian so I don't have much to compare it to but the dishes were both good, classic cheesy and saucy . Just a short walk away from the main parts of downtown Service was good and I have no complaints I just don't love pasta for the prices
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Reginald H.

Yelp
This was an absolutely perfect place to have dinner. Unexpectedly found it walking around from a hotel and am glad I did. The menu isn't super huge but almost anything on the menu is tempting to try. The bartender was amazing at explaining the specials and recommending things along the way. Started with the calamari and it came out with an acceptable wait but was flash fried to perfection. I had the salmon and the skin was by far the best I've ever had. Everything was good but I think the chef could make a salmon skin dish alone and I would have eaten it. As we were talking to the bartender, Bond movies came up and he whipped up a vesper martini which capped off the night perfectly. This is a very quaint and intimate place. Highly recommend for a quick catchup with few friends. There was a large party in attendance and they did get quite loud as they were close to us but didn't really interfere with our enjoyment of the night.
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Amanda P.

Yelp
Delicious food and drinks. Great service. Nice location. If you are looking for an upscale Italian mean I would definitely recommend!
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Charles D.

Yelp
I wish I could give it a ZERO!!! We ordered from there tonight the escarole and the sausage rings. They didn't have either. They didn't contact us until the Uber driver arrived so I said send arancini instead. $18 for a rice ball that is the size of a tennis ball and has the same amount of flavor. Never again. Stay away from this place. The manager is also very rude.
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Frank M.

Yelp
Went here after work for business dinner and was so surprised at how good it all was. This is a block from my office and I never knew it was here. The inside is nicely decorated, classy but not over the top. The service was awesome. Our waiter was too funny. Started with the fresh focaccia bread with oil: perfection. I had the chicken parm which is always my test option.!it was excellent! Nice crispy char on the edges, fresh mozzarella draped over the sides. The sauce was fresh and sweet. The wines were also very good. Enjoyed it so much ordered for lunch this week. Picture above. Eager to come back with friends for a great Italian meal.
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chris m.

Yelp
great atmosphere and service followed by a fantastic product - good food. enjoyed our time both at the bar and at the table. as with all recommendations i suggest increasing prices then offering a discount for using cash. the reverse is irritating given we all use credit cards now.
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Gerald M.

Yelp
The food was amazing, but OUR service was appallingly deficient. I took my wife here first her birthday and only after ordering did we hear a female watress explain to the table next to us about the specials. Our waiter, a male with a blonde streak on top didn't even offer parmesan cheese to my wife's order of papardelle with lobster. The other female waiter did offer that to her table. If I was the owner, I would be pretty upset that although the chef's team made a killer dish, customers left treated as third class citizens over a pretty pricey tab. The ambiance was perfect, but I cannot in good coincience recommend this hit or miss service to anyone. But I will say, as an owner, I would ensure consistency which here was sorely missed. Our waiter was pretty absent time and time again and efforts to waive him to bring the check were missed. Again, I feel for the kitchen staff that did their job only to be pooped on by third world service. Saturday night, half the tables empy...now I know why! My 4 stars are kind...and only to give credit to the chef.
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Trent N.

Yelp
Nothing spectacular, nothing bad either. A solid middle of the road Italian restaurant. I will say the $15 smoked old fashioned is the smokies I've ever seen in my life. They bring it out in a tray with a cover on it, then open it in front of you as it smokes up the entire room. I enjoyed the $16 polpettes (meat balls) however, you only get 2 of them. They tasted good though. The $24 rigatoni bolognese was good, not great. The restaurant is small, solid middle of the road spot.
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Lorri D.

Yelp
This is a real hidden gem in downtown Tampa! The food is authentic Italian and so yummy, the waitstaff is welcoming and doesn't rush you...the drinks were also done thoughtfully to include a stamped ice cube. I love DeVito's - give it a try if you're downtown!

Nicole L.

Yelp
ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE service. have never been treated worse by waitstaff. food was great but the service was so terrible that we will not be back. with a nice and warm waiter and bartender the place would be great but without, the place is horrible.
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Deborah K.

Yelp
When you walk in you automatically feel the elegance. The black cushioned seats, the globe lighting, and the inside trees truly add to the ambiance. Plus they make their own pasta! The chicken parm was spot on too. Not to heavy on the crust, juicy chicken cutlets, and amazing garlic & onion red sauce. Our waitress was prompt and attentive. Definitely recommend for a date night with your honey.
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Amy P.

Yelp
Great location & even better food. The service was absolutely amazing too. I might be bias because this is where me & my boyfriend rekindled our relationship lol. The food was fresh & tasted absolutely amazing & authentic. Our drinks were strong & delicious. For starters we got the house made focaccia bread & it was the best I've had anywhere. It was perfectly salted and had the greater texture. Next our server explained to us what was the chef's special that evening. An Italian Grilled cheese with marinara sauce. We immediately ordered and did not regret a single bite. Layered cheese wedged in between 3 slices of housemade bread, deep fried. It was great! I got the rigatoni bolognese which was absolutely delicious. Definitely returning for another date night!
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Michael D.

Yelp
Came to celebrate my besties birthday with a large group -- we had a reservation and got sat down right away -- the interior looks great and the service was fantastic. My only complaint is that the menus are annoyingly large which isn't really a big deal. I got the burrata e bresaole as an app and it was very good along with the Italian 75 to drink. For the main I had the Rigatoni Bolognese which was good but not great, I should've been more adventurous. The bucatini was popular in our group but I think the most liked dish was the Chicken Parmigiana. The only disappointing food was a seafood pasta special I tried, I love garlic and my dish had a full roasted clove in it which was great but all I could taste in the seafood pasta was raw garlic. For dessert I got the tiramisu which was absolutely delicious. I also tried the bourbon apple crisp gelato and it was just as good! Overall I would definitely come back but would want to try something different for my main.
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Elle E.

Yelp
Have never had such a wonderful, perfectly balanced Octopus Carpaccio until now. Worth coming here for this dish alone! The bar was full, but there were plenty of tables open...which was surprising for a Friday night. Will be back for more!
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Eric H.

Yelp
We loved our experience here. Great venue, food was really good and our service was outstanding. This place felt like a good balance between old school and modern Italian. We'll be back for sure.
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Lohe B.

Yelp
Excellent service from Evelyn and the whole staff that made our dinner a family visit. The food was great and family oriented ambience. Great night all around!!!
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Jay N.

Yelp
Beautiful decor in an intimate setting. Started with the Arancini Ripieni (good but would benefit from more cheese and meat), the Burrata (refreshing pop of flavor), and the Prosciutto Avvolto (really good). Entrees included Costata di Maiale alla Milanese(a little bland but good portion size) and the ravioli(delicious sauce). Service was average, and pricing was adequate. Overall, it is a nice date night spot.
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Izzy R.

Yelp
Quaint little Italian restaurant in downtown Tampa. Don't let the portions fool you the amount of flavor in each dish packs a punch and will fill you right up. Impeccable service and I highly recommend the Penne a la Vodka, if I could go back and eat it for the first time again I would. What the chefs are doing there is incredible
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Anna L.

Yelp
My friend picked this restaurant for a Friday night dinner. It has a good location right downtown with easy street parking. Nice ambiance inside. We started with some focaccia and drinks. I had the chicken parmigiana entree for dinner. The portion was massive! It was pretty good. You must love garlic to order this, lots of big chunks of fresh garlic in the sauce. They were pretty busy and we waited a while for our entrees but our server was very nice.

Lari H.

Yelp
We had a team lunch here and the food and service was amazing! We started with the bruschetta and meatballs both delicious! Also make sure to ask for the bread it's amazing and made in house! We all ordered different entrees but the pollo Milanese was a favorite! I feel like we found a hidden gem will definitely return!
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Jingying Z.

Yelp
Cute restaurant, nice service, and the food are so delicious! Will try the dinner menu next time. Recommend to come ;)

Mary G.

Yelp
This is specific to our experience with Tyler, whom we were told was the manager and server for another table. Our party of six had a good time initially and very happy with the food. All of this was overshadowed by a large party of 20+ that was loud and cheering so often that we were unable to hear ourselves. This is different than a loud restaurant- it was one loud party. We asked they be addressed professionally and their server (Tyler) to talk to them about the volume and he would not. I am confident if they were even aware that their volume was bothersome for another group, they would have been thoughtful with their volume. After two requests and no action we decided to end our meal early and went to the hotel restaurant across the street. That place filled up and we could still hear each other. This was a highly disappointing experience.
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Molly K.

Yelp
Food and service was sooo good! We tried a couple drinks and the prosciutto appetizer which was so good! The music and environment was a great date night atmosphere
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Sergio F.

Yelp
To paraphrase Danny's quote, I walked practically a million blocks to get here. You see, I had originally taken rideshare to a different Italian restaurant suggested by the front desk crew at my hotel. However, that spot was booked for ostensibly an hour. Since my heart & belly were set on Italian, I looked on Yelp mobile and found DeVito's. Thinking it was close, I actually ended up walking the wrong way and back (great way to explore a city!) When I finally sat at the bar, I was ready to indulge! I started with a refreshingly crisp glass of Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc, which after my walk was a perfect lead-in to the tender & juicy meatball "appetizer" served in a hearty sauce I enjoyed. I put "appetizer" in quotes because it was a very generous portion. My main, equally tasty, was the rigatoni bolognese. The noodles had a perfect texture, just a notch past al dente, with flavorful veal and pork. Basil leaves on top add a nice touch. Dessert? I enjoyed the ricotta cheesecake with sweet cream bound by fluffy bread. With my Old Fashioned night cap, complete with two cherries, it was well worth the walk and great as a Last Meal (in Tampa :)
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Jim S.

Yelp
Ate at the bar. The food was delicious, drinks were great. The bar tender made a great recommendation for an Italian wine to drink with the veal shank I ordered. The ambiance was nice. An intimate atmosphere.

Ed

Yelp
Truly enjoyed it started when we walked in with the hostess . Food was amazing as well.
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Pat W.

Yelp
Great food, and great service. They were very accommodating despite having our 1 year old with us!

Justin C.

Yelp
Don't waste your time...they don't know what customer service is...waited 10 mins at our table and no one ever approached us... Response to owner...we ended up leaving...thanks for your response
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Danielle S.

Yelp
amazing service from beginning to end! i'm an idiot and forgot to take a picture of my linguine and clams but that was amazing! perfect drinks, fresh food. calamari had lil fried olives it in ugh gorgeous. definitely would recommend!!
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Ivelisse N.

Yelp
We started off with a reservation and was seated immediately. As we sat down we quickly noticed a flickering light that would be a nuisance all night. It made the ambience feel tacky. We started off with the meatballs and it was a delicious appetizer. We then ordered 2 expresso martinis which were wonderful. We were asked by the host if he could take our menu, but we elected to keep it in order to sample a few more things. He respected that, but minutes later we overheard him seating two guests and letting them know, "I'll get you guys a menu as soon as I have any," which we thought was pretty amusing. Does the restaurant not have enough menus to provide their guests? Is it because the menus are the size of the slabs of the Ten Commandments? I would imagine that if you have the table space to seat 100 people, you would at least have 100 menus. We weren't offended by him asking, but it did seem a bit tacky to see the host scrambling from table to table pleading to take menus away so he could provide them to newcomers. Not to pick on the host, either, but when he sat us he said out loud, "I'm going to give you guys this spot and as soon as these people leave," he gestured to the couple who were enjoying dessert beside us, "you guys should have a peaceful time." I appreciate the sentiment, but that seemed a bit rude to regarding your guests. They were not a bother at all, and I felt bad that they had overheard his comment. I for sure would not want to feel rushed after dropping close to $200 on a few drinks and entrees. Our main course was a beautifully crusted filet mignon (special for the day) and the penne ala vodka. They were both delicious! Then for desert, I ordered the tiramisu. I usually love Tiramisu for the delicate creaminess and coffee notes. However this tiramisu tasted sour and had an off putting smell mixed with coffee. I had to send it back. Our waitress, Milica, was amazing. She made our experience great. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant, and once the lights are fixed I can see us coming back.

Fred S.

Yelp
Great atmosphere, great service. Honestly, one of the only Italian restaurants where I felt healthy after eating a big meal because of the fresh homemade food. The smoked old fashioned was also incredible! Highly recommend.
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Lara T.

Yelp
Delicious Italian restaurant located in downtown Tampa. We had a reservation and we were seated right away. I was surprised it was relatively empty on a Thursday evening. Service was excellent, our server knew the menu and gave great recommendations. We began with a lovely bottle of red wine. They have a wonderful wine list as well as craft cocktails and full bar. We started with the Bresaola: fresh Burrata cheese paired with dry cured beef carpaccio drizzled with truffle oil and the Eggplant parmigiana appetizer. Both were very tasty, with good flavor. For my main meal I had the Branzino al Forno: two filets topped with white wine, garlic & herbs, served with roasted vegetables and my friend had the chicken parmigiana. I loved the flavor of the Branzino, nicely cooked. Of course we had to have dessert at an Italian restaurant. We had the chocolate temptation, definitely very rich but I do love chocolate so to me it was perfect. There's parking available on the street close by. Closed Sunday and Monday, open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday and Saturday for dinner.

Denise P.

Yelp
Absolutely beyond incredible dinner at celebrity Chef Tony Macaroni DeVito's. I don't know how this restaurant has gone under my radar. I am constantly looking for the best Italian restaurant in the Tampa area. This is no doubt about it the best Italian restaurant in probably all of Florida. The chef is from Brooklyn and I literally felt like I was in New York eating here. What an awesome guy Tony Macaroni is and what a night!!! Even got Pete to drink a Whistle Pig 10 Commandments ($$$$$). Hanging out with Dave who is also a serious foodie and a chance meet up turned into an incredible evening! Thank you Evy and Chef Tony we will definitely be back!!!!
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Jenelle M.

Yelp
First and foremost, the food exceeded every expectation! I sat at the bar, and Tylerhad some amazing recommendations and tips for someone who was out of town. One of the friendliest and on-point bartenders I have met in awhile. The restaurant ran extremely smooth with every team member working together willing to make my night amazing! Thank you so much!!