Predalina
Mediterranean restaurant · Gilchrist's A W Oak Grove ·
Upscale Mediterranean eatery with wood-fired oven & seafood
Upscale Mediterranean eatery with wood-fired oven & seafood
"The large menu is a nod to the Mediterranean, beginning with a wide variety of mezzes (the blistered cauliflower surrounded by whipped tahini is a winner). Lunch offers a nice mix of sandwiches and salads, while dinner is squarely focused on entrées and pastas. The tomato calamarata looks every bit the calamari it's named for, and dressed with a chunky, herb-laced tomato sauce and delicious kefalograviera, or Greek sheep's milk cheese, it's a satisfying dish. Located in the Channelside District of downtown Tampa, siblings Blake Casper and Allison Casper Adams founded Predalina as an homage to their great-grandmother's coastal heritage (she was born in Brazil, raised in Portugal and finally settled in Rhode Island)." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Located in the Channelside District of downtown Tampa, siblings Blake Casper and Allison Casper Adams founded Predalina as an homage to their great-grandmother's coastal heritage (she was born in Brazil, raised in Portugal and finally settled in Rhode Island).The large menu is a nod to the Mediterranean, beginning with a wide variety of mezzes (the blistered cauliflower surrounded by whipped tahini is a winner). Lunch offers a nice mix of sandwiches and salads, while dinner is squarely focused on entrées and pastas. The tomato calamarata looks every bit the calamari it's named for, and dressed with a chunky, herb-laced tomato sauce and delicious kefalograviera, or Greek sheep's milk cheese, it's a satisfying dish." - Michelin Inspector
"Enjoying the holiday season isn’t limited to sleigh rides and decorated houses. In Tampa, it can also mean spending cool, balmy evenings eating fresh Gulf seafood, preferably on Predalina’s 2,000-square foot patio. The Michelin-recognized spot has a boutique onsite so you can do some holiday shopping after your meal. The shopping gets a little more fun when you pregame with the Oliveira — a cocktail bearing the surname of the matriarch for whom the restaurant is named. The cocktail comes with feta-washed Ketel One vodka, cucumber, vermouth, tomato consommé, and basil." - Matthew Meltzer
"I try Predalina as another of Tampa’s standout eateries contributing to the city’s growing food scene." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Among the latest editions to Michelin’s Tampa guide is this stunning coastal Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Water Street. The bustling space has been a food lover’s hotspot since it opened last June, laying claim as the top upscale dining destination in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Predalina is as much a scene as a place to eat, with well-heeled patrons filling every seat and offering unlimited opportunities to observe the human theater. So grab a seat at the bar and enjoy the show as you sip on a Chai Manhattan, made with Zacapa Rum, chai, milk syrup, sweet vermouth, and spiced bitters." - Matthew Meltzer