Had such a lovely experience in this gem. Came in with a friend for a "galantines" date and we were blown away by service, hospitality, the wine, and most importantly the food!! Everything had the perfect amount of flavor where it wasn't too over powering but subtle enough. The wine choices are outstanding. I cannot wait to come in and try the regular menu for the valentines menu was a fixed menu. None the less I felt like I was in Italy. The owner checked in on all tables, each staff member had a hand in the experience. If you're looking for a gem where you feel at home in Tampa this is it. read more

Beccofino - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Absolutely delicious. Everything was amazing! Atmosphere was amazing! Food was impeccable and the owner was one of the best parts of the restaurant!! I definitely recommend Beccofino and will be back. read more

Beccofino - Fire Cheese! - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Here's the thing, Beccofinos is my favorite place to eat in all of Tampa. Period. What you're walking into the most unique experiences and what going to eat is the most phenomenal food. You cannot get a more authentic experience. He will hand craft a meal for you and Antonio will make you will feel like you're the only person in the entire restaurant. Anything table-side is my favorite thing on the menu, I always get the "farfelle alla Natasha" (which is bow tie pasta made table side (SO COOL and unique- flames flying table side) made in a creamy vodka sauce with a smoked salmon taste and red and black caviar to give it some crunch) I can't say enough good things about it. I highly recommend it! Plus such a cool experience! In addition, my favorite thing of all time is the "fillet to al pepper verde" which is a steak filet in a cream sauce in a cognac green peppercorn cream sauce and I just want to say holy molyyyyy. You can't top it. First of all, you can cut this filet with a butter knife it's so tender and the sauce is unreal. Not to mention, it's cooked table side with flames flying and such a cool experience. And they top it with fresh shredded truffle. Don't get me started on the charcuterie board! He makes every cheese and meat in house and the charcuterie board is wow, picture worthy and worth every cent. Okay, I'm trying to wrap it up but it's hard to do. The crème brule keeps me up at night. If you don't get it when you go then you're missing out majorly that's all I'm gonna say. I've never left a review for a restaurant, but I feel very passionately about this place. This place is a hidden gem in Tampa and it deserves waaay more recognition than it has. I genuinely believe it to be the best in Tampa. It is a family owned restaurant and it's the family that will be taking your order and putting their heart into the meals and there's no better place in Tampa in my humble opinion. Having been to every fancy restaurant in Tampa, if you want something unique and authentic this is it. It will be a unique experience and something you will talk about and long for for months. Can't go wrong here is all I'm saying, just try it. Won't be disappointed. read more

Beccofino - Woooooof! Wow - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Amazing dinner! Takes me back to Tuscany! Everything we had was amazing. We didn't have any reset on sat night but they took us. Service is slow because it is made all in house so come for a European dinner. We ordered everything at once so we didn't really have a long wait. Owner walks to every table and talks to you. It's a new place on my radar now. I don't live around here but drove by and saw it and looked at Yelp reviews and we took a chance. Enjoyed it all. Thank you for having us! read more

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We wanted to try Beccofino for a while and made reservations for valentine's. I will say I was unimpressed and disappointed. For the price we paid we expected to be wowed, not meh. We had a 5 course meal starting with an appetizer plate of tartare, oysters, and it was good. The second plate was carpaccio and it was good. The third plate was a horrible seafood bisque that had nothing bisque...it was litterally a seafood broth that tasted like oversalinated or reduced brown sea water. Nothing to rave there as it literally ruined taste buds. Then we had a half lobster cut diagonally that had virtually two tablespoons of actual meat and a nicely presented large exoskeleton on top of raw vegetables that only served to make the plate look cluttered but nothing to eat with some orange sorbe paste that did nothing to add to a savory plate. It was discordant like a shot of jell-O or a raw banana next to a lobster. It was as if a toughtless child would have come up with the idea. And finally we had our non-sorbet dessert of Tiramisu...in a champagne glass because nobody shall leave this joint satisfied with getting enough of anything. Now for the ambiance, it was good, romantic, classy with a piano man in the background that was great, too bad we came here to eat but we did enjoiy the concerto! Overall, not worth the money. Not at the level of Ponte in terms of food quality and experience. I would however like to come back to try their non-Valentine menu, because I refuse to accept that we were duped by a con food artist. read more

Beccofino - Lobster with discordant raw veggies for looks and some cold orange goo that didn't make sense. - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is THE best restaurant I've been too. Not just the food but the experience. The owners are amazing and come chat with you. The cacio e Pepe was to die for. Any and everytime I'm in Tampa I will visit at least once. read more

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Mediocre food that was bland and very overpriced. The staff was nice but the owner is a jerk. $250 for wine and bland pasta... hard pass.

Owner told me he would kill me if I used a knife on his pasta ever again..... it was a Tuesday and I called ahead to see if they were busy. Guy on the phone said "no we're actually slow right now so come on in." As soon as my boyfriend and I arrived, the guy at the front asked us if we had reservations, I said no but we called ahead and he proceeded to flip through his booklet of reservations for about 5 minutes. Mind you, there was only one other group dining in the entire restaurant. We order our food and the we get these huge tortellinis that are like the size of a sausage so I used the knife to cut. The guy immediately comes over and asks "who told you about this place?" And we said we live in the area and wanted to try it out... then he goes "if you use a knife on my pasta ever again I will kill you" with a straight face. Then his wife comes over and goes "pasta! With a lesson!" Place is more expensive than Olivia, Forbici, or Donatello. As you can see from the other reviews, I'm sure the owner will have something intimidating and aggressive to threaten me with after this review but honestly, this place doesn't deserve any business. Hoping this review spares other people from making the same mistake we did. read more

If you are looking for a cheap date and cheap wine To impress your one night stand, this is not the place, try dominos. Anyone who leaves this restaurant not eager to come back came with the wrong attitude and budget. I don't read reviews before trying a restaurant, I have an open mind and clean pallet. Not only was I ordering more after each dish came out, I was also having a great experience listening and RESPECTING the owner as he talks about his heritage. You do not tell the chef how to cook , if you know how you like it specifically prepared PREPARE IT AT HOME. read more

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We tried Beccofino for a date night. We have been eager to have table side cacio e pepe for a bit but have yet to find a spot in town. The reviews speak for themselves. The food is beyond words amazing and the owner will do anything to cater to your needs, if told at ordering. I noticed a woman next to me craving a dish but couldn't eat a couple of the ingredients due to allergies. The owner/chef came over and discussed changes with her. We had the table side service of cacio e pepe and spinach ricotta dumplings. We ended the night with a couple desserts that made it hard to share, they were so good. I agree it is a bit more expensive than your everyday restaurant but you pay for what you get. They are actively changing the menu and make each piece in house with friendly service to match. read more

Beccofino - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Valentines evening food was really good just disappointed with the service it was all a bit rushed we didn't get time to take in the atmosphere, nothing worse than having a course brought to the table when you haven't finished the last one, I know it was a 6 course meal but stop hovering around the tables let people enjoy the good food especially at them prices. We sat down at 7:30 and all the courses had been served by 8:30 that's why I've only given 3 stars, let people enjoy each others company and the good food in a timely fashion. read more

I've only been here in COVID times. Theey are open for take out. They do mainly pizzas and pastas. I would definitely return for pasta. I had the tagliatelle al tartufo, and it was excellent, even at room temperature. I'd have liked more truffle, but for the price, it was a great dish. The pizza wasn't my favorite. The crust wasn't as thin as I see at places like Fabrica. And the toppings (sausage and mushroom) were a little watery, so the pizza boxes and pizza (and therefore my car) became sodden messes during the 3 mile drive home. I was not a happy camper about that. The watery toppings soaked into the crust, so there was no crispness. I'm glad I tried out a local business, and I would return for the pasta, but not the pizza. Staff was very friendly and definitely Italian, if you want to practice your language. read more

Food was excellent, authentic, healthy. Service was 20/10 Will be returning Ambiance is relaxed, homey read more

Welcome to little Italy! Authentic spot, family and food! The owner and staff were super friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and half was made right at our table. Also gave us complimentary limoncello and Prosecco. Will be our new go to Italian spot in tampa. Don't let the outside fool you - it's worth checking out. I'd say reservations only read more

Beccofino - Pistachio crusted rare ahi tuna - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Very overpriced for the experience you get. Food was bland, bread was stale, and the owner was pushy and condescending.

Food is fully authentic and the experience is catered to that same authenticity. Entrees were carefully curated and it was overall so fantastic. Coming from Italy recently and being here was incredible. read more

Went to celebrate a birthday here last week. Had several different courses. Service was fun and friendly. Portions were plentiful. The back room for a large party was nice. We had seafood charcuterie, crepes, soup, Cornish hens, chocolate concussion (didn't care for the cracked pepper), shrimp dish, gnocchi. I felt bad wasting so much food, would prefer they served family style so that so much food wouldn't go to waste. read more

The closest thing to Italy! This is such a charming gem located in a quiet neighborhood in Tampa but I felt that I was in Italy. The owners, Antonio and Elisabetta, were very hospitable and it felt like going over to someone's house you knew for years to have a nice dinner. The octopus appetizer was out of this world. We had delicious elk chops that were so tender and had an amazing flavor that was a spice mystery, I don't normally eat game meats but this was exquisite. We also shared the most flavorful seafood risotto I've ever had with calamari that had delicious flavor. The red and white wine suggestions were so smooth and paired well with all of our food. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was casual yet sophisticated and I will definitely be going back again! Antonio and Elisabetta thank you again for this wonderful night and culinary experience! read more

Delicious food. Owner & his family were very friendly. My husband started to talk to the owners wife . She came from a town in Italy, not far from my husband. We had the Rabbit special, which was delicious. And they even gave us a free after dinner drink. read more

My new favorite Italian spot! The owner was super nice. You have to get the Cacio e Pepe special. Everything was amazing and you can tell it's all made from scratch read more

Beccofino - Amazing wine - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I would give this place 100 stars if I could. It was in one word: phenomenal. To begin, the restaurant's building is small and quaint. The decor inside is Italian themed and very romantic. There are the right amount of tables. They also have a small room for private parties and a chefs table is forth coming. Next, the restaurant is owed and operated by an Italian family from Italy (Sicily and Florence origin). The owners are both kind and extremely passionate about their restaurant. The food was exquisite. Everything is made in house. They even age some of their own cheese. We began with the octopus appetizer. It was tender and just perfectly marinated. It was just as tender as the octopus we had in Greece with the right amount of bite. The accompanying homemade bread was also very good. For an entree I ordered the truffle pasta. To die for! Perfectly cooked noodles - nicely al dente. The truffle cream sauce had the right amount of richness and creaminess without being overly heavy. I am truly being honest when I say that this dish was as good as the best dishes I ate while traveling through Italy. It was THAT good and THAT authentic. And as mentioned, what I love about truly authentic Italian food is that it's not too heavy and you don't feel miserably stuffed after. My husband got the venison/boar ravioli. Also excellent with the perfect portion. They really do master their flavors and balance of richness. For the dessert I had the cannoli which was also scrumptious. I loved that the ricotta cheese was the show piece of the dish with a nice orange zest. It was not too sweet either. My husband got the lemon cake which was bright citrus and also not too sweet. The espressos were very nice as well. They are currently BYOB with a $15 cork fee. They should have their beer and wine license soon though! In summary, this place is my new favorite restaurant in Tampa. I don't say this lightly. I encourage everyone to book reservations right now. It's worth traveling any distance to get there! read more

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If it was possible to leave 0 stars I would. Food was ok at best and then I used the restroom and was horrified. Roaches running around everywhere, and dead roaches all over. This is 5 ft from the dining room and the kitchen. Had I seen this before we ordered never would have stayed. Health department need to go out there. read more

Beccofino - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

What a cute and authentic Italian restaurant! My boyfriend and I had the best time. There was an accordion player, playing all night! So fun! Then we were given a little bit of cheese for free to start us off. We enjoyed a bottle of wine, the "Papadella al Tartufa" (delish!), and Farfalle with smoked salmon. The Farfalle was made table-side which was so fun to watch. Everything was amazing! The owner and his family we're so sweet! I was also given a rose on my way out. Overall great date night, highly recommend! read more

Beccofino - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Authentic Italian, Hidden Away Way down south on Macdill is a small, unassuming restaurant with limited parking, BUT some of the best Italian food in Tampa and arguably in Florida. The cozy interior and Italian family owner/operators make it feel like you're in a home in Florence. Tuscan style menu has several dishes that are prepared table side. Their seafood is fresh and the pastas are nicely seasoned and al dente. After our first visit, we booked a return visit and a reservation for a large party. Skip the usual Italian places in South Tampa and head farther south to Beccofino. read more

I walked in for dinner. The pasta is to die for. I love the interior of this restaurant. It feels very intimate. The person sat across feel very close and the food is prepared table side. All of the food taste like the chief has a lot of passion for Italian cuisine. This restaurant is a hidden gem in South Tampa. read more

Beccofino - Rose. Exterior. - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Update for December. We have friends that now drive by JUST to see the flowerpot still there and send us pictures. I honestly wonder how many people have paid to replace this pot that is NEVER replaced. read more

Beccofino - .....the $200 crack - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I'm giving this restaurant at least 3 stars for two reasons: 1) This restaurant is new. It just opened in Tampa a few weeks ago and every new place will experience some growing pains. 2) This is a family owned restaurant and the owner is clearly passionate about his place. They are authentically from Italy and are trying to bring the essence of Italy to Tampa by getting to know their guests and utilize prime ingredients. Here is how our experience went... Firstly, make a reservation. This restaurant is located in a renovated home, so there are only about 12 tables available for seating. We were greeted by, I believe, the owner's son. He was very charming and polite and brought us to the table where there was a nice chalkboard card with our name on it. Our server however, was not as friendly- I didn't learn her name because she did not introduce herself. The menus are mostly in Italian, so if you are not comfortable with the verbiage, you may need to ask for more descriptions of the menu items. They don't list menu prices on their website, but prepare to pay between $16-20 for an appetizer and $23-30 per main. We started with the Carpaccio di Bresaola appetizer ($14). The arugula was dressed in a fresh lemon vinaigrette, and the beef was nice and buttery. The bread paired with the appetizer was the same as the very small table bread and the overall portion was small- more for one person than for sharing, especially since there were an uneven 5 slices of beef. I wanted the Tagliere charcuterie board, but ($45) for a cheese sampler is out of my price range. My main dish was the Tortelli del Mugello (Homemade stuffed ravioli with savory Venison/wild boar Tuscan ragu). They don't tell you what the stuffing is, but it tasted like a simple potato and maybe cheese puree-lacking in flavor. The ragu had a nice meaty taste, but not enough was served to flavor the whole pasta dish. The dish cost about $26 for 4 raviolis- I tried to make them last by cutting each one into quarters. I'm sure these are prime ingredients, but not enough to warrant charging almost $7 per ravioli. My boyfriend ordered from the 'specials' menu. I can't find the name or description online, but it was 'filet' something for about $24. By the description, we thought we were ordering red meat. What we were served was half a filet of some fish over half of a sliced potato with no sauce- just olive oil. The filet was paper thin, and even included the skin, so what was edible was even more thin. He finished his entree in about 8 bites. Our server had no personality and never came to check on us. The owner, however, was very kind and excited to talk about his restaurant and the menu items. We did our best to be polite, pay our overpriced bill and leave. For $80 (no drinks- just waters) we had some nibbles of food, that I'm sure much care went into the preparation of, but was just not enough to satisfy for a whole meal. Overall, this restaurant could have potential, just needs some adjustments to price and meal portions. read more

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It was on the expensive side and the pasta was not as good as I was expecting by the was it looked in video and pictures. Everything else was amazing. We ordered filet with creamy peppercorn. The singer was amazing. It was my daughters Birthday so he came to our table to sing which made it very special. read more

Beccofino - Dining room - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This place is overrated I'm not a connoisseur in Italian food, but I do know when food is worth the price and when it's not. We were sat promptly which is expected with a reservation. I didn't know what to expect before coming here but looking at the menu it's clear it's pricey. I have no problem paying a little extra for excellent food. The only problem was it wasn't excellent. We decided to forgo appetizers as we had a late lunch. The food took a substantial time to arrive and the excuse being that people usually order appetizers to begin with, but I know it doesn't take too long to prepare pasta.... I ordered the farfalle with salmon expecting to get a substantial amount of protein. The dish was not cooked table-side as the menu listed and there was about 10 half inch cubes of salmon in the entire dish. The food was disgusting it was appetizing it just wasn't worth the price or near the quality I was expecting. Also don't even bother "sharing" a dish, you're better off ordering more food because you end up paying $10 for the same portion size. How can you charge $10 extra dollars for the same meal simply because you want to split it?! Overall the ambiance of the restaurant comes off as pretentious and snobby rather than the homey and family style they're going for. This is a small business that's not worth supporting. Spend your money elsewhere. read more

Beccofino - Salmon Farfalle - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Wonderful. We had delicious food, the atmosphere was lovely, and it was the perfect spot to celebrate our anniversary. We will come back and will be recommending to our friends for a warm and charming experience. read more

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Mediocre at best and super expensive. Staff not accommodating. Service is not attentive for such a small restaurant. Staff not friendly. Bathroom opens to dining area. Not very clean. Stay away so many better options nearby. read more

Our first time visiting with my two sons and my sister. We ordered grilled octopus to share, 2 orders for 6 people. It was chewy. I ordered the veal chop it was delicious and perfectly seasoned. My sister ordered one of the pasta dishes prepared tableside. After tasting it, she asked for black pepper and parmesan cheese, she was told no. I couldn't believe that a paying customer couldn't get what she wanted. When asked why, the chef told her it would change the palate. I, being a nurse told him everyone's palate is different and she would like cheese and pepper, he again said no. I was truly fascinated! My sister and her husband paid for everyone's dinner, a 600 bill for something she didn't love or would have had the opportunity to love if she had been given pepper and cheese. I think it's a simple request that could have and should have been granted. We for sure will not return. read more

Messaged the restaurant same day and were told they were booked in an extremely snippy tone and that we could try to show up in case someone cancelled. Decided to call and see if we could get lucky. We're told the restaurants don't take reservations but seat on a first come first serve basis and we would be most likely seated if we came at 6. Arrived at 6 pm and were then told that they were reservation only and rudely told "I don't know who you talked to" to which I responded "someone who you employ" were not offered an alternative or asked if we wanted to make a reservation for another date. This restaurant needs to work on its customer service, tone, and creating a concrete reservation policy. Extremely disappointing. read more

Wonderful dining experience! It's like you're in someone's home having a delicious meal. The service is amazing and the food is prepared with such expertise. The appetizers and mains were excellent. Parpardelle pasta, duck, prawns and eggplant were perfectly balanced and full of flavor. And the friendly, family atmosphere made me feel truly welcome. And what other restaurant in Tampa do you leave with a long stem rose? A very unique place that I very much look forward to returning. Grazie Antonio e famiglia. read more

Honestly hands down one of, if not the best Italian food I've had. Smaller venue, but that only serves to add to the ambiance. Amazing venue for a family dinner or date night, dishes are made table side, which is only indicative of the incredible service. Can not recommend highly enough. read more

Do not ignore the other negative reviews! We would give this restaurant a negative star if it was possible. It smells musty, has blaring loud music playing, and the owner who is also the waiter will appear to be nice but is ultimately patronizing, condescending, and rude. There is a reason that half of the tables were open during prime time on a weekend night, when other restaurants, particularly the Italian ones nearby were packed. They will make NO changes to an item on the menu, even if you can't eat something simple in the dish and take offense when you request it. The pictures on their website do not match the actual food. If someone offered to take my family here for free, we would decline, and you should do the same. read more

Amazing. Truly authentic Italian food from Italy. Family run and closest thing to being in Italy.

I had the privilege of dining at Beccofino last night and can't say enough good things. I'm already planning a return trip (and I live in Atlanta). Chef/owner Antonio is not only a fantastic chef, he brings the intimate restaurant to life by visiting with each table, making recommendations, asking thoughtful questions and making guests laugh. I felt obliged to get the cacio e Pepe after watching Antonio work his table side magic. It was delicious. I will absolutely be doing the Chefs Table experience next time (6 courses off menu, all planned by Antonio). The rest of the staff were generous and made us feel like royalty, constantly checking in and refilling glasses, without being overbearing. This place is truly special and makes you feel as though you've been transported a world away from Tampa. Be warned, you will need a reservation! read more

Wow. Save your money folks. This restaurant was one of the worst "Italian" restaurants I have dined in. EVER. Where do I start? Having dined in some of the finest Italian restaurants In Philadelphia, NY, and Italy, this was the absolute worst. Let me elaborate. The seafood is very dirty tasting, and definitely chop shop style cheap restaurant seafood. The meat that was in the bolognese was made previously, mixed with their pasta, and microwaved. Anyone who has had a real Italian cuisine will quickly be disappointed. Staff- the owner of the restaurant was our server and he was perturbed that I asked to sample the "wine by the glass". Although he was Annoyed, he obliged. The primitivo was TERRIBLE. I asked him for a sample of the Chianti and he blurted out (in front of the only table occupied on a Friday night @ 8:30 btw) "are you going to try my whole wine list or make a selection?". Being that I have worked in wine sales for a number of years and I drink Tuscan wines Every Sunday I was offended. I politely told him that the primitivo that he gave me was not great and he followed up with a question asking me "what do you do for a living?" I told him I was in sales. He said "you realize if you don't make a sale then the owner of the company loses money, right?" I said "I own my own sales company." He says "exactly". Hopefully you guys can see where this is going. Food: terrible Service: horrid Italian: the furthest thing from!!! FYI-this is the 1st review I have ever written but I use Yelp all the time! read more

Great place You have to try it Looks are deceiving You have got to try the Mixed Grill, Quail, duck and rib eye read more