Amazing atmosphere and outstanding food! Our server Ciara was so funny and knows the best choices on the menu! Definitely recommend the chicken Marsala!! read more

4.8* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $40 01/30/2026 We stopped in here for a quick drink at the bar with friends while waiting for our table at Columbia on a previous trip and immediately wanted to come back to try it for dinner. We were able to do it tonight and share the experience with our son who lives in the area. Wow - this definitely rises to the top tier of restaurants in the area that we would love to go back to on a future trip! Absolutely everything that we ordered was top-notch quality and delicious! We started by sharing the Arancini al Burro (see picture) along with the Toasted Gnocchi (see picture). Both looked great on the plate and were even better once dipped heavily in the sauce and tasted! For our main courses, my wife ordered the Casarecce "Rinaldi" (see picture) and my son and I shared the Veal Scaloppine Milanesa (see picture) with 3 added Large Meatballs (see picture). Richard, our server, recommended the additional meatballs and it was a great call. As we always do, we shared tastes of all of the dishes and all of us raved about all of them If you found this review helpful, please Share, Follow & Like. read more

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Just celebrated my father's 100th birthday at Casa Santo Stefano....Let's just say this went over the top. My father walked in (he payed gold on Tuesday) had his cocktails and talked to everyone. The team was excellent. Even the Chef came out to meet and talk with him. This was like a truly family affair for a luncheon. The teams even told himself to come back for his next birthday when he turns 101! Have the bar open and I shall be there. On another note, everything it great. Thank you for the great lunch as always. read more

We went here for a Friday night date night and we were not disappointed! We had a reservation for 830pm but got there a little early and they still sat us down prior to our reservation time. The atmosphere felt formal but also rustic in the sense that they kept a lot of the charm from the original cigar building making it feel industrial but also classy with the additions of chandelier lightings and the pillars added. The staff were friendly and our server was very chatty and offered recommendations and was able to answer questions we had about ingredients in some of the dishes we ordered. We wanted to sample a few things so we ordered the Calamari, Gambino Shrimp, Meatballs Della Nana, and Ravioli Di Ricotta. The Calamari was good, but could have been a bit crispier. The Gambino Shrimp was Amazing! The butter sauce it is served in should be a side dish on its own. The mix of ingredients made it lush and reminded me of lobster tail soaked in butter. We ended up pouring the remaining sauce on top of the Calamari. The Ravioli was a perfect size to split and had just enough filling in comparison to pasta. The Meatballs were huge and moist. I think that we will absolutely be back in the future! read more

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Amazing service today at Casa Santo Stefano! We tried the famous salad, eggplant side dish, abs split the pollo Marsala. Everything was so amazing! The salad dressing was yummy, eggplant had an awesome mix of flavors and the sauce on the Marsala was epic! They brought our entree out already split up which was really nice. The ambiance is super cool- Like old world Spain and so charming. This is a great place to enjoy an evening anytime! read more

Casa Santo Stefano - Pollo Marsala split - Sicilian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

**GOAT ALERT** - Pizza Parlor Giant Italian Salad What a great hidden gem way over at the end of Ybor. I have been to Columbia Restaurant a few blocks here from a bunch. Finally decided to give Casa Santo Stefano a shot. Holy smokes, I should have been coming here more. I was blown away by the cocktails and the food. The couple next to me ordered the Pizza Parlor Giant Italian Salad. They go the regular order for $16. It was a giant mound of food. Like going to a buffet and seeing how high you can get food onto your plate. I decided I would like to try the $9 side salad version. Even this size was plenty large enough. I freaking loved it. It tastes similar to the Columbia Restaurant 1905 Table side salad. This is a must order. The first cocktail I tried was the $18 Fumari (Old Fashioned). Right on point with 1 giant ice cube. Smelled like great care was taken in making the drink exactly perfect. The next cocktail I tried was the $16 espresso martini. The one here is made with real espresso, not out of a can, and it tastes so much better this way. There's a special type of rim and just a different tasting espresso than the standard one at most restaurants. I liked it. And the last cocktails I tried was off the menu, but just a $14 dirty martini. It was so good I ordered 2. I love it when these drinks are made correctly. For my entree I had the $18 Hot Honey Pizza. I loved the crust, I love hot honey, not the most packed pizza with toppings though. I will definitely be back to try other food items. This is a great place to start the night as the cocktails were 10/10 superb. And that salad is to die for. Super small bar area, but it was jam packed all night. read more

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Oof. I still dream about the dish whose photo that I included in this. It was a special gnocchi dish with a hot chili sauce on top. It was creamy, it was spicy; a phenomenal combination. Came here for a celebration of friends and the space was roomy enough and cozy. Casa Santo Stefano was able to accommodate us all. The drinks came out in a timely manner with no delay, as well as our appetizers and entrées. They do have a rotating menu and specials that I certainly recommend to take a look at. read more

Casa Santo Stefano - Gnocchi Special - Sicilian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

You know that rush you get, the first time you go somewhere that hadn't been on your radar for some reason-and you immediately fall in love? Yes! This was one of those places. A fun lunch with friends left me crushing hard on Stefano. I'm all twirly and giddy!. I mean, they had me at free parking. Yes! In Ybor! And there are two lots-right by the restaurant! Swoon! Then there's the decor-a modern take on traditional, OG Tampa. It was bright, light, colorful, somewhat industrial, true to the Gonzmart brand. It's very Ybor-but with a fresh spin. I could just sit here and soak up the atmosphere (and cocktails-the limonata is refreshing and fun)-but let's talk food! It starts with a very tasty bread service. I could do that all day, too. But you can't fill up-this menu is too good. I seriously considered the grouper. It had to be great. But at the last second, I went with chicken Marsala. WOW!!!! I was blown away with how good it is-a generous portion-smothered in perfectly balanced sauce. I scraped some of that off-but good gravy, it's tasty! This is a dish I rarely order anywhere-and like the rest of this experience, I fell hard for it. I know I'll need to try more items during what I expect to be many, many future visits-but I have revisit this entree often. We were there for lunch on a Saturday. No waiting with a reservation. It was bustling but not chaotic. The vibe was vibrant but relaxed. I almost felt like I was on vacation-such sunny energy. I'm breathless (and hungry) just telling you all of this. I know Stefano will go into regular rotation. So much to eat, drink, photograph! And did I mention free parking?! Delicious! See you there! read more

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We came to Casa Santos Stefano for Mother's Day and it was amazing! We love how the restaurant was set up and how friendly the staff was. We made a reservation which I recommend if it's there in a holiday. But I believe if you walked in, you probably would've still been seated within 30 to 45 minutes. Next time we come, we will like to have the table at sit next to the open kitchen because that set up was really nice! The food was really good. We love the mussels and they give you plenty of muscle mussels!! the Sears I had was pretty good but next time I'll get the other fish dish that have more flavor to it. I didn't get a chance to take a picture of my sister's food, but she had a pizza that was really good and the server told us that it took a longer than it should've because the chef wanted to remake it because it wasn't up to their standards. That shows a lot about how they run their business! I'll definitely be back here for more Sicilian food and bring other others. read more

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Such an incredible Sicilian restaurant! Everyone that works there is Sicilian too, so you know the food is authentic! I recommend their artichokes, veal, and eggplant parm, it was very tasty and filling. Our waiters name was Valerio, he was super nice! He brought my friend and I complimentary bread that was absolutely delicious! We were stuffed by the end of the night, no room for dessert! I'm sure their dessert options are epic though! read more

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Wow wow and wow I would definitely mark this as a must eat spot. The Sicilian drink was amazing, refreshing and with tequila and sparkling wine it really did transport me to the ocean The Cesar salad wasn't my favorite on this trip, but don't get me wrong it was not bad at all. But the spaghetti bolognese holllly molly. I mean the portion was gigantic The flavors damnnnnnn. It really feels like Nona was back there making the sauce I will come back again and again. The venue is clean. Service great. My server Gianmarco was attentive and great. Give that guy a raise read more

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Only coming to Ybor for beer, literally, in the past I had no clue about Casa Santo Stefano or Columbia which are owned by the same people. I thought it would be this small cozy place, and, well, it's not. The place is huge. The decor is amazing. Reservations are more than suggested. From start to finish the meal was amazing. My main of Merluzzo Pesto Siciliano was perfect. The MEATBALLS DELLA NANA - Blend of pork and beef meatballs gently braised in house-made tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano cheese and INSALATA DI CESARE - Romaine lettuce with classic Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, shaved pecorino Romano to start were great. Yet, the real surprise was the portion sizing and pricing. Extremely generous portions at very fair prices. Go by the dollar here and you will be taking a lot home. There is a private parking lot right across from the entrance though I Ubered here. Though I definitely will be back I also need to try Columbia too! read more

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My friends and I like to get together for lunch at places where we can get good food and drinks and not feel rushed. This is one of those places. This was the first time a couple of us dined here but our one friend has been here several times. They open early for lunch so we got in at 1130am which was great because we wanted to be able to be out of Ybor before things got too busy for the Knight parade. My friend secured a nice half circle booth so we could sit like "the Rat Pack." The restaurant is beautiful, old school Mediterranean charm with new school sensibilities (ie. Great big windows with lots of light.) Us newbies tried the Limonata to start. Tart and deliciously refreshing. We later moved on to wines bybthe glass. They have a very good selection of wine by the glass. Bread is brought to the table so you have something to nibble on while trying to determine what to order. I was debating between the artichoke appetizer and the vegetable pizza and I went with the pizza and a side portuon of the Pizza Parlor salad, which is close to the Columbia's 1905 salad but slightly different and very delicious. Why are salads in restaurants so much better than salads at home? The pizza was charred perfectly and had a great mix of veggies. I went home with some leftover for later. I do not think one could go wrong with anything on the menu. I definitely want to come back, especially on a weekend night when the roof top bar is open! Also, I forgot to mention there are a lot of parking lots owned by the Columbia and Casa Santo Stefano so if they aren't too busy you can get free parking (always a plus!) read more

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A little off the beaten path of Ybor which is an area not for the faint of heart. We started out with drinks on the rooftop which is cigar friendly with nice sunset views. Service was excellent from the bar despite there being a private event at the same time. The bartenders Sean and Jack were outstanding. We ended up staying for dinner which was amazing. Some of the best Italian we've had. And the focaccia bread was superb! Overall an excellent place that is worth the slight distance away from the heart of Tampa. read more

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My friend and I came here for desserts The lemon vanilla cake is my favorite and my friend enjoyed hers as well. We were given a very nice slice for each of us . I also had a cappuccino with my cake. The ambiance was very nice. We were able to talk and catch up and the overall cleanliness of the restaurant. read more

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My family went for dinner and had a great experience. First the restaurant is In a good location. Right in Ybor City. It was very busy and the staff was hustling getting everyone taken care of. Our waiter, Carlos did a good job during a busy dinner time frame. All of our food came out appropriately and prepared correctly. read more

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Always busy so make sure to make a reservation! In our case we got lucky and found 2 spots at the bar! The worker was super nice and helpful, she let me try some of the beers before ordering. The pizza was large and good flavor! The pasta was very soft and tasty, all around good food. The place is beautiful nice lighting and vibes. No complaints at all will be coming back. read more

It had a comfortable atmosphere and friendly service. Overall the experience was good-- some things could be better; others were great. Grapefruit basil smash mocktail (2/5) -- It was good at first but it got watery after a few sips so I wouldn't recommend. Tiramisu (3/5) -- It was a big size and had a good balance of flavors. Toasted gnocchi (4/5) -- I've never had toasted gnocchi so I'm not sure if it's possible to make it crispier because that's what I expected. I enjoyed it overall. Even without the sauce, the gnocchi tasted delicious on its own. Meatballs (5/5) -- The meat was perfectly blended and I could've had many more of these. read more

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I came here for an early lunch and let me start by saying the inside is beautiful! They have a rooftop on the second floor with a bar and cigar lounge, which is definitely a nice touch. There is a dedicated parking lot for parking that is for the Columbia and Casa Santo Stefano. Parking in ybor is always a pain so it's nice they have free parking. They did bring focaccia bread to the table for free, the ravioli was delicious! The Barrata salad was also a hit. I highly recommend getting the Arancini as a starter that was very flavorful. The service was spot on. I will definitely be back with my family for dinner! I definitely recommend this spot in Ybor if you were looking for some good Italian food! read more

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Ate there last night and STILL thinking about how amazing the food was! Can't wait to go back. Our server, Carlos, was absolutely a gem. He gave great recommendations and was so personable. The burrata appetizer is delicious. The gnocchi was possibly the best I've ever had, so full of flavor in every bite! Fantastic espresso martini too! Highly recommend. Send like reservations are preferred and maybe even necessary during peak dining hours. read more

Casa Santo Stefano - Even the restroom was nice! - Sicilian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Came here on a rainy Friday night at the end of February. My parents had raved about this place in Tampa and wanted me to try it. So, i went out of my way to visit here and had very high expectations. My expectations were surpassed and then some! To start, I sat at the pasta bar with no wait. There was a 30 minute wait for a table. My server, Aleksandra. was excellent. She greeted me promptly soon after I sat down and was very professional and well spoken. I showed her a food picture my mom took when she and my dad were here back then, and Aleksandra knew the dish right away. She was on top of everything! The ambiance of the restaurant is very lively. It gets crowded in here, but I still felt very comfortable and had enough space for myself. The theme of the restaurant feels historic, reflecting the influence of the surrounding Ybor District. From the pasta bar, I was able to see the line cooks prepare all the pasta dishes from scratch, and it was very mesmerizing to watch. Food is the most important. And they absolutely nailed my squid ink pasta ($36). The pasta was incredible - cooked al dente, flavorful, and perfectly coated in the right amount of sauce. All the components were perfectly balanced from the squid ink noodles, tomatoes, olives, and the squid. The squid was a generous portion as well, and I was very happy about that. That was absolutely the best squid ink pasta i've had anywhere in the world! For dessert, I got the affogato ($10). This was divine - one of my favorite desserts i've ordered in a restaurant anywhere. It wasn't too sweet, yet it was decadent, creamy, with the hit of espresso. I particularly liked the chopped almonds and chocolate garnish. It was presented magnificently as result. For being the first restaurant I tried in Tampa, I was blown away. It had set the bar for Tampa's food scene very high, and whether or not that's a good thing or not doesn't really matter. Since this place is relatively affordable, I'll be coming back and back again whenever I'm in town! 10/10 from the food, service, and overall experience. read more

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Came here for a brunch. We made a reservation a few days ahead. Service was absolutely exceptional! It's very hard to find a place with truly amazing server. Vince was above and beyond! Ambience is wonderful! Traditional, family style but at the same time romantic and cozy. Food was great and also price was very affordable. We had a salad to start with two mocktails. We also got complimentary bread, which was wonderful! Pizza was excellent as well as linguine with clams. We absolutely loved it and excited to try it for the dinner time. read more

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We came here on a Tuesday night for a friend's birthday dinner. Parking was easy in the lot across the street. The service was amazing from start to finish, and they really made her feel special on her birthday! The restaurant was beautiful inside, decorated warm and comfortable, yet upscale. I liked how the kitchen was open so you could see the chefs at work. The food was everything I was hoping for and more! The foccacia bread was soft and pillowy. The arrancini appetizer was so flavorful and the red sauce was slightly sweet but balanced. For dinner, I decided on the gnocchi dish, which came with a white cream sauce. The gnocchi with the vegetables and grilled chicken was amazing!! We were all so full, but had to get some gelato for dessert. All in all, an amazing experience! read more

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Second time here, this time with some new friends. Had a reservation for 4 on a Monday evening at 6. Arrived early and stood by bar with cocktails from Sophia. Time came to sit and Taylor A. took over as our server. She gave us some history of the restaurant, was friendly, attentive and unbelievable when dinner was over and she said we were her "first table". We dined on mussels, meatball and burrata appetizers. Moved onto entrees of pork chops, linguine and clam sauce, chicken marsala and bolognese. Desserts were limone torte, cannoli and tiramasu with espressos. The entire experience of food and service was outstanding. Enjoy! read more

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Went there for my anniversary last year only to find hairs in my food. Was still charged for our food...never again!

Very well located with ample parking. The establishment is well laid out. Service is great The wine list need a little upkeep. Food was delicious. Not bad if you are craving Italian! read more

Casa Santo Stefano - Arancini - Sicilian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Last night was my 7th or 8th visit to Casa Santo Stefano since they've opened 4.5 years ago ~ one of only two restaurants I truly love in Ybor City. I'll be honest, I'm not usually a fan of Ybor, but this place keeps drawing me back for all the right reasons. Our server, Carlos V., was attentive, kind, and never made us feel rushed. He took good care of our table and added to the overall relaxed atmosphere of the evening. I enjoyed a refreshing Lemon Drop Martini, followed by an Espresso Martini, and ended the night with the Kettle One Blueberry Lemon Spritz, which were all delicious! I usually stick with my go-to: the seabass with broccolini (though the grouper is equally phenomenal). Both are consistently prepared to perfection. A friend ordered the white pizza topped with spicy peppers, another one ordered fried calamari ~ absolutely delicious, and the eggplant appetizer was another hit. We also tried the gnocchi with shrimp, which was flavorful. It was an early birthday celebration for 1 of our friends, and Carlos kindly brought out a complimentary dessert. While it wasn't our favorite, the gesture was appreciated. One thing I truly value about Casa Santo Stefano is how accommodating they are when it comes to splitting checks. Sadly many restaurants in Tampa limit payment methods or force even splits now (regardless of what each guest orders), Casa makes it easy and stress-free ~ something that goes a long way in making guests feel welcome. The space itself is beautiful and spacious. We initially had a rooftop reservation, but it was closed for a private event. The team seated us downstairs, and we were more than happy. The décor feels authentic and warm, and it brought back wonderful memories of my recent trip to Italy and truly made my heart happy! read more

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Andrew the server was great! Attentive and accommodating! The food was good...the saving dish was the Rinaldo with spicy red sauce added in. The Vongole was a huge disappointment with a lot of grit from the clams. It was a check done type place for us. We love Sicily and had high hopes. The decor has Sicilian feel but can be spruced up a bit. read more

Casa Santo Stefano - Casarecce "Rinaldi" with spicy red sauce added - Sicilian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This establishment appears to be declining in both consistency and overall experience. Regrettably, this was yet another disappointing visit to what was once one of our favorite dining spots. After our third attempt, we are left very dissatisfied. We ordered the Spaghetti al Nero con Pulpo--a $36 dish that arrived with less than two ounces of octopus, and the quality fell well below expectations. The execution, portion, and overall value were not reflective of the price point. We cannot recommend this restaurant, as it does not deliver a true fine dining experience. read more

Casa Santo Stefano - Spaghetti al Nero - Sicilian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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We couldn't get into Columbia in Ybor City, so we decided to try their sister restaurant, Casa Santo Stefano--and it did not disappoint. Everything was excellent. We started with the Caesar salad, which stood out thanks to the homemade Caesar dressing, and followed it with the lasagna, which was rich and comforting. Before dinner, the Sicilian Sunset was a fantastic cocktail and set the tone perfectly. For dessert, the cannoli was outstanding and paired beautifully with the fresh-pressed coffee. A great alternative to Columbia and well worth the visit--we'll definitely be back. read more

Casa Santo Stefano - Cannoli di Ricotta - Sicilian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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A great venue for classic Italian severed in an upscale well appointed restaurant. Service always great and attentive and the menu choices varied and extensive. Even the bathrooms are well appointed (I can only attest to the men's room) read more

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We are enjoying a close-to-home vacation and decided to try Casa Santo Stefano for dinner tonight after an amazing dinner at the Columbia last night. The restaurant is clean, beautiful and open. Upon entering we were warmly greeted. Vince, our excellent server helped with recommendations which were spot on. The bill was reasonable. We will come back, next time with visiting family. read more

If you're in Tampa you must try this Sicilian restaurant. Gorgeous decor and ambiance. Great, authentic food in a neat dining experience. Great service, and yet, still reasonably priced. Will definitely be back. See the pics. read more

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I enjoyed the experience, nice setting, attentive service, good food. And I didn't have to pay! read more

Had date night planned and wanted to try something new. I stumbled upon the restaurant and after unknowingly passing it every time I'm in Ybor! I was blown away by my experience. Our server, Vincent, was so attentive and made our time at the restaurant enjoyable. I had an Aperol Spritz and it was great. I loved that they added limoncello to it, giving the drink a citrusy twist. I had the Chicken Parm and my boyfriend had the Filet Mignon. The chicken parm was so good!!!! I just wish there was a little more pasta. The filet was phenomenal -- extremely tender and full of flavor. When I go back, it's going to be tough deciding what I want! Definitely a new favorite of mine. read more

Casa Santo Stefano - Chicken Pollo Parmigiana "Scaglione" - Sicilian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We came here for a weekday Birthday celebration for just two couples. Started with a Limonata Cocktail, very herby with Rosemary and Liqueur. Both couples ordered entrees to share, and Fried Calamari for an appetizer, and the other couple two sides for their fish entree because they were sharing. We ordered Littleneck clams with Linguine. I love it when the kitchen plates a shared entree for two people instead of being brought an extra plate. I consider myself a Calamari Officionado, as I order it everywhere it's made fresh, not frozen and fried. I will tell you it's the the best I've ever had, a huge portion, dusted and fried light, and so tender. Also included was fried slivers of Zucchini, a nice touch. The Clams and Linguine was excellent, plenty of clams, Linguine cooked aldente, and the perfect amount of sauce. The reason for my one star deduction was because the other couple's two sides were presented not with their fish dinner, but served well before the entree and after our Appetizer. The Birthday girl was presented with Lemon cookies and a Birthday card hand signed by the employees, what a thoughtful touch. Our server Pablo, was excellent. We looked upstairs later to check it out. Beautiful Pizza Ovens imported from Sicily as well as Vases, Paintings, and other Antiques. read more

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Great food , service and ambiance ! We had the meatballs for a an appetizer The sauce was amazing and two large meatballs were perfectly cooked ordered a beautifully made burrata salad then we split the grouper and broccolini for dinner which was perfectly made with crust on top and the broccolini tasted awesome Homemade gelato for dessert was delicious end to the dinner We have been here several times and are never disappointed In my opinion the best Italian restaurant in Tampa Definitely stop by if you are in the ybor city area read more

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You really can't go wrong with casa santo stefano. The restaurant is beautiful, the staff is very professional and friendly, the food is excellent, and the prices are fair. I also really appreciate the look and feel of the plates and cups. Take your significant other here on a date and they'll be impressed. Check out the old cash register, outdoor patio, and bar on the second floor while you're there too! Highly recommend. read more

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Expensive, delicious, fancy pants dinner date, birthday, or just because. The roof top is nice and relaxing! Cocktails pretty on point.

Classic Italian restaurant. The interior is decorated with lovely old photos. Had the best service I've experienced in a long time dining here. The waiter was professional, knowledgeable about the menu, and attentive. Food was fantastic. I had the lasagna which was delicious and large portion. The cannoli is a must for dessert. read more