Jay Luigi has some really solid dishes, and the vodka pasta is definitely a must-try -- creamy, flavorful, and just perfect. The other items we tried were good too, though not as standout, but overall it's a pleasant spot for a casual meal read more

Stopped in bar for happy hour and dinner. The server/bar staff were very friendly and awesome. 6 dollar house wine was great. I ordered the meatballs with homemade ricotta. They were fantastic- great texture and sauce. The ricotta really added to the experience. Loved the 516 salad as well. I'll be back! Great job all! read more

The bread & ricotta dip is absolutely fantastic! The broccolini was the best I've ever had. The Limoncello pasta was out of this world. Our server, Shariff, was lovely! This is a fabulous addition to the neighborhood, we will be returning soon! read more

I went here for valentines day and the staff was very attentive and made sure we had a great experience. Our food came out fast and warm and looked amazing. We sat outside where they had heaters and fans depending on the weather to make sure we were comfortable. The interior was gorgeous and is definitely somewhere I will go again for a date night read more

Jay Luigi - CARBONARA and lemoncello beverage - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Food was amazing , the atmosphere was nice, our waiter was very attentive and the prices weren't bad! It's hard to get a reservation just because it gets so busy but that's the only down side, you have to make one at least a week in advanced. read more

We had the thin crust margherita pizza and it was delicious and had the impossible meatballs which were amazing! Fun vibe and good service. We'll return for sure! read more

Jay Luigi - Margherita pizza - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I was a huge fan of Luv Child so was sad to see it go, but am so happy with Jay Luigi! The Brussels salad was a great starter, and the vodka pasta with crispy chicken is a must have!!! I do wish they had a more extensive dessert menu, but their dinner menu is not lacking in quality and a variety of delicious options. Can't wait to come back to try their pizza! My roommates loved the cocktails and we had wonderful service! Very fun and lively ambiance as well. read more

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Jay Luigi has become mine and my husband's favorite restaurant since moving to Tampa! The service and food are consistently good, as are the drinks. As a bonus, I never feel bloated or tired after eating here like I often do after eating pasta. This really speaks to the quality of the food. The place is beautiful and has great vibes. It's great for a date night or family dinner. And they are very allergy friendly! My niece has a lot of allergies (like everything) and she had access to almost the entire menu. I also felt like they took good precautions and care to make sure she was safe. We take all our visitors here. Highly recommend! read more

The pizza is the best. The steak was excellent and the bread is homemade. The staff is outstanding. My new favorite restaurant.

Incredible service and ambiance. Reminded me of an old school Italian diner but the food is impeccable. We got the Brussels sprouts, Luca salad with salmon and mushroom pasta. The pistachio espresso martini was divine. Can't wait to go back! read more

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this place is AMAZING. everything is so good. and the price is pretty good for how good the food is. servers r so nice and actually remember you !!! everythings amazing. read more

Jay Luigi - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Absolutely delicious! Food was top notch. Pasta extremely fresh and perfectly cooked and sauce was amazing. Server was attentive but not overbearing. I'm particular with Italian and this hit the spot! The only negative is the location since SoHo isn't the most classy and parking can be difficult, but overall I'd highly recommend! read more

A refreshing addition to SoHo! We've never been to the original St. Pete location but what they've got going on here might be a top 3 Italian in Tampa for me now. To start the food is extremely flavorful. Menu is classic American-italian done right. I should note they've put a lot of care into being allergy friendly. All pizza and pasta can be made gluten free, and there's a lot of variety in the pastas as well. As much as I love other Italian spots in Tampa, it can be hard to find variety in vegetarian/pescatarian options, actually it can be hard to find variety in options at all. They also have a wide selection of protein add ons so if meat IS what you're looking for there's no issue. Dessert is also insanely good. We had a limoncello cake and pistachio gelato that paired together came from heaven. Ambiance is very beautiful and modern. They have a little aperitivo bar next to the host stand while you wait should the bar and restaurant fill up considerably. Staff is on point. Both hosts we talked to were warm and inviting (super hard to find in this part of town) and our server was impressively knowledgeable of everything on the menu. Highlighted what we should try, always checked in at the right moments, overall was extremely pleasant. Heard a lot of people try to compare this place to rocca or Olivia, and honestly while we enjoy those places I would put Jay Luigi right up next to them on my list, even higher in certain categories. Don't knock it just because of the neighborhood. read more

Very attentive !!loved the oval pizza happy place Loved their happy hour Servers very kind and accommodating ! Yvette read more

I've ate here several times and always loved our food & drinks. Cocktails, spritzes are great Vodka pasta (gf and regular), margarita thicker pizza, grilled and fried chicken were flavorful, and their blueberry olive cake. I would love the addition of some live music but otherwise a great experience! read more

The hostess was super night and We were sat right away. The restaurant is pretty much the same as LuvChild was but they added some Italian decor which was beautiful. Our waitress Grace was so sweet and provided some of the best service we've had in a while! We started with the bread service and let me say I could eat just the bread & honey ricotta and be content. It was delicious!!! For dinner we shared the carbonara & TEYA pizza. The pasta was good but wasn't very hot which was a little disappointing and the pizza was tasty but the toppings kept falling off the crust when we were eating it (we got the tall and fluffy crust). We will definitely try again! read more

Jay Luigi - TEYA - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Jay Luigi is legit legit. The sourdough pizza crust is insane--crispy, chewy, and packed with flavor. The steak is perfectly cooked and melts in your mouth. The vibe is relaxed, the staff is on point, and everything about this place just works. Definitely check it out!! Jason Brunetti the owner is terrific and takes care of his guests with class. read more

We were a group of 20 for my friends birthday dinner. I have been to the location in St Pete but it was a first at this location. One of my friends knows the owner well so he came over to make sure everything was perfect for us throughout the night. They have done a very good job with the interior design. The service was amazing all night and they make the drinks very well. We ordered so many items off the menu however I would say the Broccolini app stood out the most. The Vodka Rigatoni and the Drunken Mushroom pasta were very good. The bread with the different spreads is a must as a starter for the table. We did order the NYC Plain Jane pizza in both the thin style and thick style. I would recommend choosing the thin style and ask for them to make it well done so you have a nice crisp to it. Mainly everyone in our group was vegetarian so I did not get a chance to try any meat dishes. I am very eager to come back here and try some of their other dishes. read more

Honestly, I don't even know how to describe my disappointment. When we came in, there were a lot of empty tables but the host told us that ALL was reserved??? We were told wait time is more than an hour or sit outside. I meant sure, things happen sometime. We chose to sit outside, but there was barely any light. We had to used our phone flashlight to see the menu. My friend and I both ordered Carbonara. The waitress told us about the Al dente (pasta is cooked right in the middle, neither hard or soft). Since hard/soft is subjective to each individual, my friend decided to try Al dente and I decided to go soft. Guess what, when the waitress brought the 2 plates out, there was no different. Both of our pasta were cooked the same. To both of us, Al dente is like eating a biscuit without water (chewable but not really swallowable). The Carbonara was also flavorless. I think the sauce has been watered down twice before slightly drizzle on top of the pasta. I'm 5"6 145 lbs and my friend is about the same but we both finish our plate because the portion is so small. If you looking for a place that offer NEITHER quality or quantity, you came to the right place. read more

Ashley the bartender is the sweetest and gives the best service!!! Had a great first time here and will definitely be back. read more

Jay Luigi - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Great Food. Carbonara and Cesar are our favourites they seem to be addicted. You have to try the pistachio espresso martini. Service is attentive and helpful with decision making. Ambiance is great a date night, it's not too loud. Great location and parking isn't too awful for south Tampa. Overall 10/10 read more

This was a fantastic meal from start to finish. We had a large table and our server Tyler did an excellent job making sure we were all taken care of. From refilling drinks to making sure our food all came out and we enjoyed it. Everyone was raving about the daily bread. The vodka pasta was excellent, the rigatoni noodles were perfectly al dente. And the pistachio gelato was a big hit. read more

Jay Luigi - Vodka rigatoni - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Best addition to SoHo in years! I loved the previous restaurant as a frequent carry out destination but Jay Luigi has shown up and has been a go to for me since opening. I love the Luca (with Salmon) and the Cacio e Pepe is awesome. Now there's a happy hour so no excuse not to check this place out . All 10s read more

Way too loud, as they need sound baffling material on the walls to keep from sounding like an echo chamber. Very overpriced ($180 for 4 people w/ only 1 beer and one appetizer) for basic pasta and pizza! read more

Jay Luigi - The Caprese had only a few (4-5) very small tomato-like items. They were yellow and red and squishy. - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This is the best new addition to soho in many years. The food is phenomenal. I've been a few times now and had salad, the Luca is my favorite, Pasta and pizza. And don't miss out on the focaccia bread because they have a special room in back where they feed a sourdough starter to make focaccia and pizza. The pizza is the closest to authentic Italian (thin crust) I've had in the USA. Plus being part of the Ciccioi group, everything is healthy or at least options to be healthy, and there are many other options for those with allergies or special diets. There's definitely something here for everyone and I highly recommend this place. read more

Phenomenal... from the staff to the butter they serve with the delicious bread. The cocktails were delicious but the best was the fagilio (Hope I'm spelling correctly) it was divine. We also got the mushroom, goat cheese truffle pizza .. delicious! Can't say enough good things about this place! 10/10 read more

The food and service is great. I would just go a little lighter on the sauce that was on the broccoli. I like the patio area and the new interiors are great too. Welcome addition to the neighborhood. read more

very bad service. I waited 30 minutes for someone to come over to give water. Kept leaving us saying she would come back and didn't. Told many times there was a dairy allergy and brought out pasta with cheese/cross contamination. Person had an allergic reaction and all they did was ask if she was okay. Said it wasn't their fault because there was no cheese. Then proceeded to bring DAIRY ice cream in-front of her face to eat as a cover up. read more

Excellent food, drinks and service! This is a great addition to the Tampa dinner scene.

Went for happy hour. Excellent food, service and pricing. It quite beautiful and fun inside. Had a crispy pizza, Caesar salad, wings and vodka rigatoni. Didn't like the pesto on the wings but otherwise it was great. Managers were kind enough to check on us to make sure we we were happy. I'm pleased to have this friendly and tasty addition to the area. read more

Jay Luigi - Vodka rigatoni with a good level of spice. - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Went for date night and absolutely fell in love with this place. We met Jay and he was super welcoming! Ambiance was cute and perfect for a late night dinner. Now onto most important part...the food. We started with the bread appetizer and it was so fluffy/buttery. Would highly recommend. We ordered the thin NY style cheese pizza and it was BANGING. I will say, I'm someone who always prefers thick crust and despite this being the thinnest pizza I've ever had, it was delicious. The sauce was some of the best I've had (and I eat ALOT of pizza). I will definitely be back to try the thicker crust too. Ordered the vodka pasta with crispy chicken and the alfredo with the grilled chicken. Both were delicious but the vodka pasta stood out and had the most flavor out of the two. The only thing I will say is that the crispy chicken could have been crispier but considering everything else was fabulous I will let it go... I was so excited to devour the food that I only have a picture of the pizza read more

Jay Luigi - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I thoroughly enjoy going to Jay Luigi, so much so that I chose to celebrate my graduation here! My personal favorite menu items are the Sangria and Creamy Tomato Vodka pasta. Great food and great service while still maintaining a casual and inviting space. One of my favorites! read more

Accidentally posted this at the St. Pete location! I believe I have found my favorite place in the Tampa area. Jay Luigi is located where luv child used to be and they definitely used the space well the inside has ambient lightning and is perfect for a good yap session with the girls or a romantic date night. We tried to order a good spread of the menu but I definitely need to come back to try more. The daily bread was amazing and so generous the 3 dips were also phenomenal. I recommend mixing the olive oil and butter one with the herb dip that comes with the bread. The olive and cheese plate was good, the pickled items were good to freshen up the palette from the heaviness of the other items. The shaved Brussels were my least favorite item, not bad but I wouldn't order it again. The pistachio espresso martini packed a punch, it wasn't too pistachio-y but was still pleasant. The limoncello pasta was very light and delicate compared to the creamy tomato vodka which was very creamy and robust both paired well with the Chicken Milanese. We were too stuffed to even think about dessert but I am looking forward to it on my next visit. Make a reservation and enjoy! read more

Jay Luigi - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Ngl I was not expecting the food to be that good! It was Amazing! We went on a Saturday night and it was definitely the place to be. It was pretty loud inside from all people having a good time, so conversation was a bit difficult. The wait was also over an hour long so make sure to have a reservation. The staff were very attentive and super nice and made great recommendations. The owner even came over to make sure everything was ok and chitchatted about the origin of the names of his pizzas. The service was impeccable. For drinks we got the Ava Gardner, super refreshing spritz and very aesthetically pleasing and Orange you glad to see me, strong yet super yummy. For apps, we got the traditional meatballs and the shaved Brussels. Forever dreaming of these Brussels!! A must try! As entrees, and not pictured because we got too excited over the food: limoncello pasta and Margie pizza with the fluffy crust. So so good! The limoncello pasta was the perfect amount of lemon without it being too over power. The pizza I was expecting to be more personal sized, but they are shareable, which I'm not mad about. We finished dinner with pistachio espresso martinis and yes they definitely tasted like pistachio. Definitely a great new stop to try out! read more

Jay Luigi - JIMMY'S MEATBALLS SHAVED BRUSSELS AVA GARDNER ORANGE YOU GLAD TO SEE ME - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This evening I booked Happy Hour for 20 women. What an amazing experience. Sitting outside gave us the opportunity to mingle, laugh and talk about our latest adventures. Jake was our waiter, who anticipated our every need. Whether it was drinks or food recommendations, he was on it. From salads to sliders to pizzas & pasta all were delicious. Thank you Jake, Susan for our GOST group read more

Great Italian food. Their staples are all bread based: pasta, bread, pizza. I was taking a break from carbs so we ordered brussel sprouts and steak appetizers and then caesar salad, one with salmon and one with a meatball. The food was amazing. We sat outside and the seating area was very beautiful and calm. Service was amazing. Will definitely go again when Im not taking a break from carbs to try the pizza, pasta and bread! read more

We had an awesome experience at JL's. Our server was excellent. She checked on us often and her recommendations were on point. The food stood out! All of our meals were excellent. The pasta was fresh. I had the salmon and kale salad. It was perfect. Lastly, we could hear each other and have conversation. They have done a nice job with sound control and it is a nice atmosphere. Lastly, it is not a rip off like many Tampa restaurants are. It is a great value. Highly recommend this spot! read more

a new but a gem in tampa! off the bat the ambiance and the mood here is very classy, italian, and chic. the staff on the other hand - the opposite with a very warm and welcoming approach. bless our server who was super patient with us, very attentive, gave us suggestions and really took care of us. the food was absolutely amazing. for starters, we got their daily bread with all three spreads: tomato conserva, honey ricotta, and butter with olive oil. the honey ricotta is lowkey the best. we also got a bufala caprese which was perfect. for entrees, we got the queen stella margherita pizza to share and i got a cacio e pepe with crispy chicken. it was amazing!! solid place to come back to! read more

Sat at the bar with a friend and had delicious cocktails made by a very friendly and attentive bartender. We ordered the house bread with all the dips (to die for), burrata, Brussels sprouts, and mushroom pasta. Everything was delicious. read more

We were lucky enough by to have the opportunity to try out Jay Luigi's..: the experience and food were amazing. Mixed drinks/cocKtails were so good (I highly recommend the pistachio espresso martini), good wine list, and they have a great mix of lighter and heavier Italian fare. For starters we had the sliced steak which was cooked sous vide and was delicious. Caesar salad Was a great spin on traditional and pasta options were so good. Highly recommend checking out this when they open this week! Staff was so friendly, knowledgeable and great! read more