When we pulled up the parking lot was packed, which is always a good sign. We didn't have…read morereservations, but I recommend getting one. The decor was cool but people are packed in there like sardines. Our service was great which was a nice surprise with the number of people there and the number of people waiting. We were lucky because we were a party of two. I had French onion soup, which was good. However, the pizza was absolutely fabulous! My husband had the meatballs and ziti and said it was really good. I would be getting pizza there all the time if I lived in the area!

Dropping my review by a star after our last meal here. My friends shared the $43 lamb ragu special…read more& they were disappointed. There was very little lamb in the dish (see pic) & because of that, they did not even finish it. My husband & I shared the "lasagna". It's not lasagna; it's lasagna noodles with a tiny amount of cheese & all meat sauce. It was delish but it you are looking for lasagna, this isn't it. Service was great. Enjoyed our drinks except for the cucumber martini. Wow - what a find! This lovely place is split into 2. The trattoria is mainly indoor dining & a small bar & next door is their "Veranda" restaurant w/limited indoor tables & mostly outdoor tables w/live music. The Veranda section doesn't take reservations & looks lovely. Our reservation was at the Trattoria. We enjoyed drinks first - I really liked the blueberry martini w/out sugar. My husband had wine & my friend loved the strawberry martini. We ordered the full loaf of bread & it was great with the fabulous dipping oil. For dinners we had: linguini w/clams, lasagna, chicken marsala, & bolognese. We all loved our dinners & all brought food home. We ended with a tiramasu. Great place, nicely decorated, romantic, & our waitress was wonderful!

Saturday night was our second time dining at this very nice Italian restaurant. We and our friends…read morehad four different meals and appetizers, all if which was superb. The restaurant was packed and because it's so small it was extremely noisy and made conversing a little difficult at times. Here's the bad: I had called after making reservations and ask what their corking fee was. The gentlemen who answered the phone said he couldn't find the fee in their system but he thought it was $15 or $20 per bottle. When we received our bill the charge me $40 per bottle for a total corking fee of $80 for my two bottles of wine. When I ask the wait person to explain, she couldn't offer any reason other than that's what the management charges. I ask to speak to the manager, but he was not interested in hearing about my before dining inquiry of their corking fee. I love the food but I will not be supporting this establishment because of their outrageous corking fee. We dine out a lot and at very fine restaurants and the typical corking fee is $15 to $20. That's acceptable but I will not dine at an establishment that over charges for a service that is pure profit for them.

Some excellent food here, but I'd suggest a few areas of improvement. First, our mains were…read moreexcellent. The veal saltimbocca, veal scaloppine, and Mediterranean cod were all delicious, and the sauces were fantastic on all of them. Recommend them all. However the vegetables were lame. My salad was just a small bowl of romaine, some fennel, and cherry tomatoes with a lemon vinaigrette dressing. Pretty boring. The side veggies were no better. A mix of broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, etc. that could have come from a frozen veggie bag. No flavoring or anything. The roasted asparagus was nice however. My final criticism relates to the service. The girl who brought water etc. was intrusive, mainly at the end of the meal. She kept trying to take the plate away from one of our group, a slow eater savoring his food and who was not finished. She removed plates before everyone at the table was done. Just stop! Please leave plates until everyone is done unless you are asked to remove them. Basic good manners. Despite these criticisms I would happily return. This could be a five star restaurant with some tweaks.

PARENT'S WEEKEND ADVENTURE!!!…read more Let me start with we have had the pizza and calzones from this place with the kids and the food was Awesome!!! Check out my 1st review for details!!! This time we got to sit down and have a truly enjoyable Adult Italian Dinner!!! The Ambiance/Decor is old world Italian style and very comfortable. It takes you somewhere that makes you feel like the beach isn't less than a mile away. We love it!!! Oh my word the Food was so flavorful and worth every penny!!! Food to Value ration: WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! Yes I said it twice, lol!!! We ordered a reserve Chianti and Wifey LOVED IT!!! As an app, we got the Eggplant Rollatini and it did not disappoint. It was ooey gooey Great!!! We both upgraded to the Caesar Salad and I'm not sure how the house salad would have been, but the 2$ up charge was well worth it. Tasted way better than most Cesar salads at other establishments. We ordered our entrees from the Chef's Specialty menu. Wifey got the short rib ravioli. Portion size was good and taste was so fresh they tasted like they were made fresh when ordered!!! I got the Salmon dish and holy succulent Salmon. Cooked to perfection!!! The brandy risotto w/asparagus was a nice complement to the Salmon. We were so full we didn't even have desert, but we cannot wait to try the house made tiramisu next time!!! If you get the chance to try this place. Do yourselves a favor and stop in. We will always make this place a stop on our visits to the area!!! AS ALWAYS TRY IT FOR YOURSELF!!!

Got excited when I drove by this place and saw the parking lot packed. Walked in and it smelled…read morereally good. Had high hopes until the really forgettable chicken Parmesan sub arrived. And if I order fries at a restaurant, unless I'm getting a happy meal, I don't wanna have to tear open little ketchup packets. This place really is just a diner disguised as an Italian restaurant. When the waitress asked how's my "sammidge" that kind of said it all.

Best Italian I've had in Florida! This spot is hidden away in a little plaza by the waterway right…read morenext to a Dolphin Tour company. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and offers outdoor seating by the water. The service was extremely fast and our waiter was quick to give us recommendations on the menu. We started with the garlic cheese bread with marinara and then ordered the special Seafood Linguine and the Cacio e Pepe with shrimp. Both entrees were accompanied by house salads. The flavors absolutely melted in your mouth and the seafood was cooked to perfection! We did not save room for dessert but everything looked and sounded amazing. You can't go wrong ordering anything on the menu. This is a classic Italian place and hits every mark!

Always PHENOMENAL service, PHENOMENAL food. Feshest pappardelle. Great thin crust pizza. Fresh…read moreingredients - topped on dishes in abundance. Very casual inside and outside, but food is better than most "fine-dining" Italian restaurants in Tampa & St Pete. One of our favorite Italian eateries in all of Tampa Bay, still after years of coming. COME too!

Great service and great food. They are very attentive and professional. We would definitely eat…read morehere again! Be prepared for large food portions..both of us fasted on my leftovers the next day!

i brought my wife and our best friends to Corinos for my wifes birthday. we loved the place and…read morethe food, absoulutly delicious. however there were two down sides. The piano player played well, however too loud. my expectation of a piano bar is soft music and soongs by sinatra, martin, coumo, williams and nat king cole. only heard a couple of those songs. the other downside was watching our server outside sweeping up outside. and then having her disapear for long perods of time only to have her tell us she was cleaning the office. drinks were over priced. we will return but please have your servers be there to serve us. i understand you have a couple of piano players how do we know who is going to be playing

Little drive off the strip. Dont be scared of the drive. Call this family owned business and grab…read moresome of the best pizza hands down. Ordered the Hawaiian and the meatball pizza. Visiting from Chicago I really enjoyed it. It was more of a rustic new york style. Left overs were fantastic! Thanks slice of gulfport.

Tried this place today and it was wonderful! Pizza was crisp and perfect. 1/2meatlovers 1/2 ham and…read morepineapple specialty. So good. Owner-John was very nice and accommodating. Highly recommend this place-we will order again!

If you're anywhere near Gulfport, Florida and love a good local spot, this pizza place is the kind…read moreof place that reminds you why family-run restaurants are the best. The bartender had the kind of personality that instantly makes you feel like a regular, even if it's your first visit. The food was excellent and the menu had plenty of great options beyond just pizza. Everything felt fresh, homemade, and done with pride. But the moment that really made the night? A regular at the bar quietly paid our bill as a surprise. That kind of generosity says everything about the community and the atmosphere this place creates. Great food, great energy, and the kind of place that makes you want to come back again and again. Gulfport is lucky to have it.

The food here was so good! The pizzas are 14 inches so definitely good to share or have leftovers…read more The clam pizza was so unique compared to other pizza places in Tampa and the spicy peach was also different! Both super flavorful but the clam was definitely a winner. Also, can't beat $1 wings on sundays! My only complaint is that the sauces like ranch and blue cheese don't seem homemade. It was pretty small inside so I would imagine it gets busy.

Sometimes, you go to the local pizza joint to get a pizza or at least a slice or two. It is what a…read morepizza place is all about. But then once or twice you decide to take a table and see what else they have to eat. Yes, there are the basics. We all do that. But then there are the other items. It could be as simple as spaghetti and meatballs. And then it could be chicken p-arm, or maybe it is eggplant parm, or even seafood pasta, or maybe an Alfredo. It goes on and on. That is what we discovered here at Fortunato's - a lace I can literally walk to down the block. Like any good local places it is not fancy. The team are locals who make everything in-house. From the pizza and such, to the bigger dinner. And, if you are lucky, there are special items on the menu for the evening. Of course, if you get there early that can change and it does go fast. Having gone several times, and have brought soem family and friends, it does show what is different fromt he local place to a fancier Italian that you need a reservation for if you are lucky. Here, I like the chicken parm. It is like I would get it at home. I have also tried the eggplant parm and the seafood pasta. Sometimes I will opt for the great salad plate which is like having an Italian Antipasto. It has everything. And a single plate is big enough for two. So, it is a good meal to split. Half the salad and half the chicken parm. What is best, if you do go a bit early they even offer two glasses of wine for the price of one. Almost like Happy Hour. And, of course, the prices are lower than the fancy Italian places a mile away. Fortunato's has been around for some time. It has become the local place I will go to and bring some friends along. And that is not bad, because otherwise I bring the leftovers home...if I did not finish them all right there. As we say in Italian: CIAO!

Pizza was amazing! Very flavorful and toppings were perfect! Tried the tiramisu and it was…read moredelicious!! Going back for dinner! Not a lot of tables - a part of 10 left with empty plates so pizza must have been good! Very friendly authentic NY pizza!

I had the BEST French Toast Brunch last Thursday at Sunset Kitchen and the only thing better than…read morethe delicious food was the service!! My waitress Calahan was so nice and helpful! Can't wait for next time at SKD!!!

Last time I was here it was a lovely brunch- but they now seems to be closed for business?read more

If you're in St. Pete Beach and craving pizza, this place is absolutely worth the stop. The thin…read morecrust was perfectly crisp, and the old world pepperoni that curled into little crispy cups completely sold me. Easily one of my favorite pizzas I've had at the beach. We ordered takeout this time, but the restaurant had such a welcoming atmosphere that we're already planning to come back and eat on the patio next visit. Even inside, the fish tank and cozy vibe made it feel like somewhere you'd want to linger. Beach days and great pizza are the perfect combo, and this place absolutely delivered. 10/10, we'll definitely be back.

Excellent pizza and good customer service. They are reasonably priced and have a great menu variety.read more