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    Jay Luigi

    4.5 (166 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Lori B.

    My first visit to Jay Luigi was on a Wednesday evening in March as a fun group of 6 ladies for a pre-show dinner. One gal had made a reservation for us; we were able to be seated early, in a cozy comfy booth, even though not everyone had yet arrived. And our server Christina was fantastic! Most of us ordered from the Happy Hour menu, including several Pistachio Espresso Martinis. We also shared a plate of Daily Bread with extra virgin olive oil, plus all the sauces (pomodoro fondue, house-made ricotta with honey, and butter with olive oil). Their house-made sour dough bread was amazing, and each sauce was so good & perfect for dipping. Because I'm indecisive, I ordered the Chicken Parm Sliders and Jay's Caesar Salad, both from the Happy Hour Menu. The sliders were built with the same sourdough bread made in-house, and each bite was well-proportioned with sauce, cheese & thick pieces of chicken. And to be blunt, I'm still reminiscing about that Caesar salad. It was so fresh & delicious! Either dish would've been plenty for me as a meal, so I shared with the other ladies, and still had left-overs. We parked for free on the street (Howard Ave.), directly across from Jay Luigi, with no issues. And we left the car there to ride in one vehicle going downtown for several hours, again with no problems. The restaurant offers valet parking but I'm not sure of any other self-parking options. I really enjoyed the ambiance & food at Jay Luigi! Bites shared with me from the other dishes were just as tasty as what I'd ordered. The Happy Hour menu has a few more things I want to try, along with some dishes on the full menu, so I definitely plan to return.

    Jenn L.

    Love Jay Luigi, especially their happy hour from Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 6 pm. They have $12 pizza and pasta and great happy hour cocktails, including an espresso martini. I've been here for both happy hour and dinner, and it never disappoints. Service is great too! When the weather is nice, I love sitting out on the patio. You really can't go wrong with the pasta and pizza. I especially liked the Jess Knows Best and the cacio e pepe. What I ordered: - Jay's Caesar: romaine, radicchio, dried black cherries, Marcona almonds, house-made croutons, crumbled egg yolk, grana padano - Jess Knows Best: truffle honey, goat cheese, mushroom, caramelized onions, thyme - Cacio E Pepe: spaghetti alla chitarra, cracked black pepper, panko breadcrumbs,grana padano - Chicken Parm Sliders: crispy chicken, sourdough bread, pomodoro, fondue, mozzarella - Not Your Nonna's Tiramisu: mascarpone panna cotta, espresso, chocolate, ladyfingers

    Stefanie M.

    The pasta at JL is sooo yummy. Love the cacio e Pepe, alla vodka, and carbonara. The bread app with whipped ricotta is a must try! They have an amazing happy hour and service is always great. Love sitting at the bar such a great ambiance.

    Your daily bread
    Alicia P.

    I had heard that this place changed over to JL and heard it was doing quite well, so I'm a little late to the party here... Our loud group of 6 were seated in a booth and had Your Daily Bread - it was FABULOUS. Don't skip this...with all 3 spreads! Also had a short thin pasta with a slit in it, I can't recall the name, but the vodka sauce was fab. The meatballs were amazing as well. Everyone enjoyed their entrees. Service with Christina was perfect, on par and super friendly. She enjoyed our group as we were a fun group... We will definitely be back for more!

    Cocktail
    Ama A.

    Went here with my girlfriend for lunch, and honestly, I had dreams about the sourdough from this place...it's that good. You can truly taste the love and care that goes into making it. The restaurant itself is adorable, the service is great, and most importantly, the owner is incredibly hands-on and genuinely friendly. Not in a surface-level way, but in a way that makes you feel like you've been welcomed into someone's home. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and intentional. Highly recommend, this place is special.

    Marquese C.

    Very good food on my first visit to Jay Luigi. The Queen Stella Marguerite pizza was delicious. The crust was thin and the flavor was perfect. Happy hour is Tuesday thru Friday 3pm to 6pm and the parking lot is decent size. Sitting at the bar was best for us on this trip as we walked in and there were reservations coming in. The service at the bar was great, very friendly staff. Very beautiful indoor ambiance, the decor is nice and this spot is a vibe.

    CREAMY TOMATO VODKA (V) + CRISPY MILANESE CHICKEN + MEATBALL SLIDERS
    Tamara R.

    This place absolutely lived up to all the TikTok hype. The pasta was worth every bit of the praise. Perfectly cooked, rich in flavor, and clearly made with intention. You can taste the quality in every bite. I also enjoyed the espresso martini so much!! Definitely try and catch this place during happy hour. The atmosphere felt cozy and intimate. When a place is talked about this much, you hope it delivers and Jay Luigi definitely does. I'll be back.

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    Isany M.

    It was my first time here and unfortunately, the food didn't meet my expectations. I ordered the carbonara, but it lacked flavor and the noodles were noticeably undercooked. They tasted hard when biting into them. My boyfriend ordered the same dish and felt the same way. My mom had the limoncello pasta and she also wasn't impressed. The noodles weren't creamy, undercooked and overall, the flavors just weren't memorable. The pizza was the only standout. It was actually really good. Service could have been better as well. We were seated outside, and our server was quite slow. That said, the ambiance was beautiful both inside and out. There was jazz playing outside which created a really nice atmosphere and made me expect more from the food. Overall, I wouldn't return. In my opinion, there are better authentic Italian restaurants that are more worth your time and money.

    Samantha E.

    I have visited J. Luigi for happy hour on a Friday afternoon around 4:45. My husband and I were able to get really great seats outside and were served almost immediately. The outdoor seating has a great vibe! The happy hour at J. Luigi is very good with a couple of pizzas, pastas and salad salads on the happy hour menu as well as a wide variety of drinks. I always get the super Tuscan wine, which is six dollars on happy hour. The pizzas are $12 on happy hour and are quite the bargain. I definitely plan on returning for my usual pizza, salad and wine combo! The pizza crust is made with sourdough bread and I normally don't like thick crust pizza but I do like it here. I like the thin crust too!!

    CARBONARA
    Alina E.

    Had dinner here for a girlfriend's birthday, then came back a few weeks later for a date night. Both meals started with classic Hugo spritzes. They have a whole spritz bar and can make any refreshing drink you'd like! I love Hugo Spritzes, and they have one of the best recipes around! With my friends we sat inside at a long table. We shared the table with another group and although I thought it'd be weird, we were separated enough to where we barely noticed they were there after a few minutes! The next time I sat outside as I brought my dog, Ben! The patio was dog friendly, and about every waiter who passed by stopped to say hi and pet Ben! The weather was perfect so I'd highly recommend both inside and outside seating! The food itself was absolutely divine. I love Italian, and so it's difficult for me to swoon at a restaurant. But Jay Luigi made me fall head over heels! Everything was the perfect blend of authentic yet comforting. Meeting my expectations for what I was hoping a dish would taste like, and being absolutely delicious while doing it! Some restaurants try to put spins on classic dishes that end up taking them off the beaten path. But Jay Luigi takes Italian staples, matches authentic recipes, and stands out by doing them so so so well! I already can't wait to go back again! Parking is limited, but they have valet! It's sometimes complimentary, sometimes paid, depending on the day of the week/season. But if you don carry cash they do take credit cards! This is definitely a be back for me! Either for a girls night, a romantic dinner, or for happy hour! If you're looking for good Italian definitely give Jay Luigi a try!

    Courtney C.

    Wanted to try a new Friday Happy Hour spot & realized that I haven't came to this place yet. I've been in this building when it was Luv Child plenty of times. To make sure you secure a seat, it's probably best to make reservations. I didn't know that until I walked in BUT, there were plenty of open bar seating with another option to eat at the side bar area. The staff was super friendly & efficient! The food was delicious! I got the parm sliders & Caesar salad. I didn't expect nuts & raisins on my salad but it was very tasty! Those sliders.... I need more especially with that sourdough bread! I also got the JL Spritz which is kinda like an Aperol spritz but Jay Luigi's take on it! Happy Hour hours are Tue-Fri from 3p to 6p. I will definitely come back bc I need to try their pasta!

    Margherita Flat Bread
    Mona R.

    I came for the vodka pasta that I had a sample of at a yelp event. It was so good that my friends and I had to dine at the actual restaurant. We ordered a flatbread margarita pizza which was DELICIOUS!! We got the pasta to go for dinner later that night. The vodka pasta and Alfredo were both good but dry sadly. Idk if it was because we did take out orders but I will definitely be going back to try the vodka pasta in house, because it was that good the first time I had it that I have to give them another chance! The service was good and the establishment is really cute.

    CREAMY TOMATO VODKA (V) Added crispy chicken  Espresso martini  Bread
    Kaitlyn S.

    Jay Luigi has to be my favorite pasta restaurant in all of Tampa. First of all, the restaurant is decorated so vibrant and floral, it's very cutesy. I love to sit outside when the weather is nice as the restaurant tends to be on the colder side, so be sure to bring a sweater. Their pasta is served al dente and everything is made fresh to order. My all time favorite dish is the rigatoni vodka with crispy chicken. However, I have tried almost all of the pasta dishes and have yet to be disappointed. They also have seasonal dishes one of which was their Bolognese so naturally I had to try that. The only thing I would say is that I wish it had a bit of a kick to it. I paired it with a lemoncello spritz which they do so well! If you plan to dine here definitely make a reservation ahead of time and be sure to thank me later because you'll for sure be back. Side note, the restaurant does not take cash.

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    Jay Luigi

    4.4(288 reviews)
    13.4 mi
    $$

    This is a long-overdue review…read more We were leaving Reggae Rise Up on a Saturday night, and we were starving. As we searched for a spot, I remembered Jay Luigi brought food to our office a few times and it was really good. We pulled in, ordered a pizza and pasta with Impossible meatballs on the side, and sat. Though the ordering system is fast casual, once you're seated, the vibe is full service. Prompt drink refills, clearing plates, etc. It was so good, as soon as we left on Sunday we knew we were hitting Jay Luigi again. Different pizza and pasta, both spectacular. Limoncello dessert was phenomenal. Great place!

    I just find the prices very steep to be honest. I got the vodka pasta with sausage, my husband got…read morethe confit tomato pasta with sausage, and we each got a coke. With tip, it was $72. No appetizer, no bread, no dessert, no alcohol. It was good but not for that price in my opinion. I feel like you can get two decent steaks for that price - because when you really lay out the ingredients for what we ordered and the cost, it's very simple and doesn't cost too much to make. I found it jarring to pay that much money for ordering at a counter and for the portion amount. The staff was friendly, and its smaller in there than I expected. Luckily we found a table for two but I'd personally be hesitant to go there with a larger group. It's not like it was bad, it just didn't blow me out of the water to justify that price tag for two again.

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    DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go - Tampa

    DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go - Tampa

    3.6(78 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    If you're wondering/debating about what food to get for your kids while at Armature Works, look no…read morefurther and order something decisive at DalMoros. Ever since going to Armature, DalMoros has always been a staple for my family. One of the cool things about DalMoros is the fairly simple menu and selection path. You pick your pasta and the sauce to go with. This is always desired compared to a super extensive and overwhelming menu. The pasta is always a hit with the little ones. The most recent combination was the penne and cacio e pepe - just the perfect base flavor compared to the tangy and sometimes spicier options. When it comes to freshness, freshly made pasta at the site appears to be one of the pillars of the DalMoros business model. You can't go wrong with this as it is cooked to al dente perfection. As others mentioned, there usually isn't a line - and if there is, the staff is able to manage it fairly well such that you can place your order and pick your made-to-order meal within a relatively good time. Would definitely recommend DalMoros if you're ever feeling up for Italian, or just want something hassle free for the kids.

    They were out of both long pasta so I settled for one of the two short pasta options with the…read morebolognese sauce. Waited over 40 minutes for my pasta. When I went to go check what happened - they gave my order to someone else without checking their number since I still had my buzzer number. Once they remade my order, it was the wrong pasta type and cheese. I was starving at this point - so I just took it. Once about halfway through the sauce ended and the rest of the pasta was watery. The only reason why I got midway through it, was because I spent $21 on one plate and I was starving. Staff did give 3 free meatballs and a tiramisu to make up for the inconvenience and that did help. I don't like tiramisu so my boyfriend ate it and he said it didn't have a lot of flavor and threw it away after a couple bites. I spoke to other people waiting for the food and they also said it was a long wait as well. I don't know if they had issues with the system or if someone was in training. They said the fettuccine was out but I saw like half of a tray on the counter? Not sure if that was meant for online orders or whatever but it was in poor taste to leave it out as it lead to disappointment. Two stars for the free meatballs as they had decent flavor, sauce was fine, lukewarm (that is being generous) even though they had JUST SERVED IT. Won't be coming back.

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    Cacciatore Bros

    Cacciatore Bros

    4.2(107 reviews)
    6.5 miTown N Country
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    I will constantly be shopping here now…read more Recently I read that food is more regulated in Italy so I went on a quest to find food made in Italy. This is the place to go. Yes, there is tons of food made in the US too but it's a good variety. You won't find everything that you find at a standard grocery store here. Off the top of my head I couldn't find Greek yogurt, cottage cheese or nut butter, but what you do find is spectacular. We got pasta and pasta sauce imported from Italy, frozen ravioli from New York, coffee beans from Italy, bread from local bakeries, and my husband loved the coke from Mexico with real sugar. We also grabbed cannolis from their deli. They have a substantial wine and butcher area. Also a a good selection of ready made foods. This place is hidden, but the parking lot is big. I will definitely continue to come here to shop!

    Just OK is my takeaway. It was under construction in the…read moremiddle of the store so I could not get some items. I wanted Calabrian chiles, but they were apparently behind the plastic construction area. At the deli, I asked for a half pound prosciutto. They cut over 1lb due to lack of English. OK. I took it anyway so it was not wasted (the domestic was no bueno). It was old and dried out. There was no one at the meat counter, so I had to ask the deli guy to help me. The chicken breasts that were on sale were gatgantuan. I have never seen chicken breasts so large. The wings smelled bad when I got home to package to freeze. I had to toss 10 lbs. The reason I went was for the chicken sale. I am not risking food poisoning. The prices on most grocery items were actually higher than Publix. For specialty Italian items, the selection was just good. I did find guanciale and pancetta. Honestly, I would rather go to Mazzaro's or Moschella's. Their service is much better, and they have much more specialty items, plus they are cleaner and don't sell old nasty food.

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    Mazzaro's Italian Market - #5 muffuletta ($8)

    Mazzaro's Italian Market

    4.6(2.3k reviews)
    15.4 miTyrone
    $$

    I can't believe I haven't written a review for Mazzaro's Italian Market yet. Every time I'm in the…read moreSt. Pete area, I make it a point to stop by. I absolutely love the ambiance, incredible selection, and variety of fresh, prepared, and packaged foods they offer. It's always busy -- and honestly, I've never seen an "off" time -- but that's part of the experience. I could easily spend hours wandering from room to room. One area has fresh vegetables and prepackaged dinners, another features spices tucked into a small alcove, while another is filled with wine and cheese. Then there's the main room, which houses a coffee bar, bakery and dessert counters, grocery items, a meat counter, and the deli where you can order made-to-order sandwiches and other freshly prepared foods. Everywhere you turn, there's something new and amazing to discover. This visit, I ordered the Hot Italian sub, and it was outstanding -- huge, flavorful, and packed with delicious ingredients. Every bite was fantastic. And yes, I happily ate the entire thing fresh while sitting outside on the covered patio. If you still have time before they close -- their hours are somewhat limited and closed on Sundays -- be sure to check out the kitchen store and gelato shop next door as well. They're the perfect addition to the experience and make it even harder to leave without discovering something else amazing.

    I've been a number of times and I can't get enough, nothing like it in FL. The sandwiches and food…read moreare outstanding and the desserts too. Wow! I highly recommend it. If you find yourself in the St Pete/Tampa Bay Area...GO to Mazzaro's! Just avoid Saturdays or go early , it's so hectic ! Enjoy

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    OLIVIA - My husband's a meat lover, so he decided to order the delicious Veal Parmesan.. AMAZING Taste

    OLIVIA

    4.5(1.7k reviews)
    1.2 miSouth Tampa
    $$$

    I was sadly and honestly disappointed. I don't see us returning unfortunately. We were sat next to…read morethe servers station, we suggested to the manager that they put up a barrier for future guests. First we could not hear each other from all the silverware clashing and second throughout our dinner 3 times glasses were shattered at the station. The third time we were concerned, a little piece of glass had fallen in our food. The server and the manager were nice but the manager seemed to think that the solution was for the servers to slow down. That doesn't make sense to me but ok. They did remake a plate to go for us, so that was nice. The food was a little meh to me. The short ribs could have used some salt or seasoning before making the ravioli's (same with the chicken parm) just a suggestion. Pasta tasted undercooked and as if it was box pasta. I've lived in nyc and have had some really good Italian food there so I'm a little critical. I think Olivia is a little more hype and a nice ambiance for being in south Tampa than good food.

    The restaurant is beautiful. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is out of this world…read more After hearing many positive reviews from friends we tried brunch at OLIVIA. The whole family loved it. Great coffee and tea. We started with the Burrata and Garlic Bread. The best garlic bread I have ever eaten in my life. My daughter had the pepperoni flatbread, which she was delighted with. Husband had the Chicken Parm Sandwich. Phenomenal sandwich. Loved the pesto and the soft bread. Delicious! I had the Chicken Milanese- great dish. We will be back!

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