This place is a must! Our new go-to for dinner. The menu is top notch and very expanse. This is the freshest pasta and sauces you'll ever have. The pizza was so good, there aren't enough adjectives to describe! I only have one warning... be ready for leftovers. read more

Chef Tony Macaroni & Co Italian Restaurant 9000 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604 Don't miss out on visiting this hidden gem restaurant in Tampa Bay. Amazing Italian-American Classics: featuring dishes like Chicken Parmigiana, Veal Marsala, and Shrimp Parmigiana. Offers unique baked macaroni dishes, including a blend of vodka sauce, pancetta, and fusilli. They also serve Pizzas. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

This place is an amazing cute hidden gem family owned. The food is very flavorful and always delicious! The issue is figuring out what to eat. Everything is hands down delicious! Must try them out the have a menu of almost everything! I will definitely be back soon!! read more

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The best Italian food around!!!! All fresh ingredients, homemade pasta, and great cannoli's. Hands down great authentic Italian comfort food... read more

Chef Tony Macaroni is back in action and serving up his amazing food!!! Amazing new spot, same great menu, and certainly a must try! His homemade cheese medallions and The GodFather Panino were amazing. Fresh ingredients, quality products and SOOOO much food. You're missing out if you haven't eaten here. read more

Chef Tony Macaroni - Fried Cheese Medallions & The Godfather Panino - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I decided they today was an excellent day to take a ride down to Gunn highway and see Chef Tony's new place. I started with some fried ravioli, which was top notch. Buttery, oozy cheese, fresh and delicious. The sausage, peppers and onion sandwich is also amazing. Honestly you can't get this sandwich anywhere else in Tampa, it's definitely the most authentic style I've had. The side salad --- dear lord almighty! His croutons are the best period. Ingredients are fresh. You can t go wrong with the food here at all. They are working on moving into a permanent building by this summer, and I hope that goes well for Tony and his staff! read more

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My hairstylist tipped me into searching for 'chef owned restaurants' in search of higher quality menu items. Located right behind Lowry park zoo inside an American legion it was easy to miss. As you enter there is a small opening to order / pickup and what looks to be an outdoor dining area . When asked over the phone when the order would be ready her response was 'i don't know it's being cooked now' I like to be organized with my sons after school and sports schedule so that threw me off a bit . We had the chicken parmigiana 3/5 ,meatball with spaghetti (4/5) I would ask for light sauce as it's very heavy and felt more soup based . Mussels 5/5 cooked to perfection and sauce was light yet flavorful . Chicken wings were nicely seasoned however still raw in the middle . A burger which I figured how can you go wrong with a burger . My son stated it tasted like cardboard in addition to being still raw as well . Overall I really liked the flavors but combined with the customer service experience and uncooked food i probably won't be coming back for safety reasons. read more

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I have seen so much hype around Chef Tony Macaroni, I knew I needed to take my husband with me to finally try it! My fellow Instagram foodies- fourfoodfreaks, getinmybellytampa and feedingtampabaes were not wrong on this recommendation! An absolute gem of a top tier culinary spot hidden in the Seminole Heights American Legion! Savory Italian dishes just like nonna used to make right here friends! We started with the fried raviolis, served with Chef Tony's tangy pomodoro sauce and the cheesy garlic bread topped with his hand pulled fresh mozzarella- yes I said fresh made mozzarella!!! That being said, I really needed more of the housemade mozz so I ordered the chicken parmigiana with fettuccine- absolutely divine! Mr. Lombardo (see how I planted the fact we actually know what good Italian food should taste like!) had the macaroni bolognese and lapped it up!! He was a good husband and gave me several roasted garlic cloves he found in his sauce- he knows garlic is my favorite vegetable! It was sweet, buttery and melted in my mouth! I tried his dish and he tried mine and came to the conclusion this was the best Italian food we've had all year ;) Seriously, it was the best we've had in a LONG time! We finished our Italian feast with the cannolis- mama Mia- spectacular! I was a bit leary when I saw it tucked in the American Legion but it was honestly super fun and friendly in there! Great music, cheap drinks, casino games and pool!! TampaFoodMom will definitely be back! read more

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A true hidden Gem! Located inside the American Legion building that is open to the public! (Closed Sunday and Monday) Plentiful parking available. You can dine in, order delivery or to-go. Portion sizes are huge! Love the sliced HOMEMADE mozzarella salad as an appetizer and the fried cheese medallions (perfect cheese pulls!) The menu has a variety of options-sandwiches, burgers, salads, heroes, and a wide selection of macaroni (pasta) such as seafood, chicken and meat. My favorites were the penne alla vodka and the chicken parmigiana. Don't forget to save room for the cannolis for dessert! read more

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This is one of those places you almost don't want the word to get out on, but I'm hoping this chef has all the success he deserves so here we are! I also discovered this spot on Uber eats and it's always been on point! I can't believe how fresh everything tastes, even when I've ordered close to closing time. The sausage and peppers sandwich is HUGE and so tasty. I've tried the fried raviolis and they are great, crispy even after delivery. And the side salad is also incredible - I've tried the creamy Italian dressing and it tastes fresh, but the real winner is the croutons! They are the best I've ever had! Only thing I've tried I would not recommend is the fries - not terrible, just standard frozen fries. But the good news is you won't need them. read more

My favorite Italian in town, it's literally so affordable and the portions are insane. Tabitha and Chef Tony are so kind and caring, you can really tell they have such a passion for food. read more

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Perfect hole in the wall restaurant, located right inside Seminole post. Walking past you might miss it but luckily it's open to the public and you don't need to be a member or a veteran to enjoy it. it's also on all the major delivery sites if you can't make it inside. Amazing tasting pasta, even better cannolis. When you go you MUST try the chicken parm, fried mozzarella, and cannolis because holy mother Theresa ‍ tastes like how i imagine a true Italian in italy would cook. absolutely delicious! read more

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tl;dr: Fresh, comforting, delightful Italian food at an affordable price in Seminole Heights! Go with Chef Tony Macaroni the next time you want Italian. Chef Tony, you are the homie. You ever just have a bite of food that just make you close your eyes and smile? That's how I felt when I bit into their meatball parmigiana sandwich. Oh. I had a moment there. Reminiscing about good food will do that to you. It's a lazy Friday, and nobody in the house is not wanting to cook dinner tonight. Time to use our good friend Uber Eats and find something new in the area. It was a good night for Italian, and after seeing Chef Tony Macaroni being recommended, I decided to do my research on his Instagram page. The food looked amazing! We went with some things that we can sample and still have for leftovers. We went with the aforementioned meatball parmigiana sandwich, Mediterranean mussels in béchamel sauce, and the sausage, pepper and onion sandwich. The meatball sandwich has a sweet, smooth and slightly tangy pomodoro sauce that was the perfect partner for the delectable meatballs. Apparently, the mozzarella on top of the sandwich was homemade. It's might sound odd to describe a sandwich as comforting, but that's the best way to describe this sandwich. Now the sausage, pepper, and onion sandwich had a different effect, more like, "That's a big boy!" It's a meaty sandwich loaded with lots of sweet peppers and onion. It's everything you could ask for in an Italian sausage! I can't pick a winner between the two! You can get either half or a whole sandwich. I went with the whole sandwiches, and they are HUGE! Lots of meaty goodness! Now, I'm not a mussels eater (that is for my fiancee). However, the aroma of the garlic bread that was included with the Mediterranean mussels tickled my nostrils. I had to have a bite. The bread is not your usual garlic bread. You can see the pieces of garlic on the bread! Tony, you're the man! The bread was buttery, garlicky... I dipped it into the béchamel sauce that housed the mussels.. REE-DICULOUS! That garlic bread was the perfect boat for the sauce. If that's any indication, then I imagine those mussels are going to be amazing just based on the sauce they are in. The prices are not that bad at all, and you're getting fresh, homemade Italian food. If you dare go to a Carrabba's, Macaroni Grill, or..... Olive Garden, I will find you and drag you to Chef Tony! Your taste buds will thank you for it! FIVE OUT OF FIVE! read more

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We love grabbing a bite here. It is definitely a hidden gem in Seminole Heights. The fried mozzarella medallions and chicken parm sandwiches are a few of our favorites. If you get pasta ask for the sauce on the side because they are very generous with it and it can be a bit much. read more

Ordered the chicken parm and the eggplant parm. The sauce was sickly sweet, and ruined both dishes. Very unfortunate.

I went on Good Friday around 9pm (closing is 10pm) the friendly staff and excellent food means I will definitely be back! Kindness and quality goes a long way, Thank you, can't wait to check out the permanent building. read more

Sir Toby is truly Italian style chef! I purchased a spaghetti with baked Chicken breast on top. That homemade sauce was on point! Delicious. Highly recommend read more