Wow this was really good! First of all top notch service , the bread service was one of the best ever get all three dips. The pancakes, cinnamon sticks and French toast were really On point. We will be back for sure! read more

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My friends and I used to love Luv Child, so I had to check out the place that replaced it. Walking in, I immediately noticed the differences in the paint job and furniture, which gave it a new feel. We decided to try the pizza Tracy Blanco, but honestly, it didn't blow me away. It was good, but nothing that stood out as mind blowing. The service was really good, and I appreciated the friendly and attentive staff. I'm glad I gave Jay Luigi a try to see check it out but I wouldn't rush back for the Tracy Blanco alone. It's definitely a solid spot, but not quite the same vibe as Luv Child. read more

The food is spectacular, fresh, and authentic Italian with some American twists. The bread is sourdough and the best I've had. Service was quick and friendly, we sat outside on the patio and were greeted and attended to by multiple people including the owner. The food came out as it was ready so it was fresh, flavorful, and exceeded our expectations! Clean and spacious environment, I will absolutely be back. read more

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Went here for brunch on a Saturday and it was delish! The food was amazing & the service was great! We sat outside & there was a nice breeze & 100% shaded. There are so many great options to choose from but I ended up going with the fried artichoke and also the tiramisu french toast! Both were super good! I also had the sangria and that tasted good! It had a kick to it so I only ordered one lol! I can't wait to go back! read more

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RIP luv child, but wow Jay Luigi knocked it out of the park! right when we arrived, we felt at ease and welcome in the cozy and chic spot beloved to a lot of tampa folks. our server, jaeda, was absolutely phenomenal - she was funny, friendly, attentive, and helpful. my partner is vegetarian and there were a ton of veggie friendly options! we ordered the bread service (delicious), the Zuchinni fritters (INSANELY good, wish they weren't only HH!), carbonara, and lemon pesto rigatoni. every dish was a good portion and very flavorful, and for a reasonable price! will definitely be back! read more

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The food was great, we really enjoyed the pizza and pasta and our waitress was very nice. That's where the two stars come from. Everything else was bad. We did not make a reservation for early evening (it felt like we were judged for that?) and were told from the beginning that there is a time limit to be seated indoors and that they had multiple reservations coming. They put us at a tiny bar right behind the front desk and our view was the kitchen staff. We got the "first hand look" of the operation they have in the kitchen. There were tables that remained open for the entirety of our time there so we weren't sure why we were put at the "kids table" of the restaurant. Apparently reservations are a must here, so know that before going. read more

Jay Luigi - Our seating. - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Jay Luigi absolutely delivered. I ordered the Hell's Chicken and the Tiramisu French Toast, and both were incredible. The chicken had the perfect heat with crispy edges and juicy flavor, while the French toast was rich, creamy, and not overly sweet--dessert for brunch done right. The atmosphere was laid-back but stylish, and the service was quick and friendly. You can tell they care about the details, from presentation to flavor. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. Bold dishes, great energy--highly recommend! read more

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Hyde Park, Tampa along S Howard is a great spot, a young crowd (and older like me) with lots of neat restaurants, bars, and shops. Met my buddy for Happy Hour at Green Lemon (Mexican) for starters and were feeling like dinner. My buddy is full time Tampa and I'm a former resident and frequent visitor so he recommended we walk up the street a couple of blocks to Jay Luigi serving an Italian menu. Great, I was in the mood for Italian. I recognized it from the outside right away. This location has been at least 3 different themes/names over the past 20 years. I can remember in early 2000's eating there and actually met Phil Esposito, the famous hockey player, who at that time was with the Tampa Lighting organization. He actually sat with us golf buddies and shared a drink and hockey stories with us. Great memory! Walked in to a remodeled interior and festive environment and sat at the bar and we each ordered our favorite Italian dish along with a dinner cocktail. His was Pasta Milanese and mine was Chicken Parm (I like to compare Chicken Parm restaurant by restaurant). Service was prompt and friendly. The environment was a good vibe and could see many folks enjoying themselves. Food was served relatively fast considering the crowd, food was hot, plenty, and was very good! Reasonably priced dinner and drinks for the Tampa city and post Covid and would definitely return. (sorry, no pics). Enjoy! read more

Jay Luigi is a fantastic addition to Tampa's dining scene, offering a casual yet classy atmosphere. The warm décor and friendly, attentive staff made us feel right at home. The food was great. The Daily Bread appetizer was a must-try, and both the Creamy Tomato Vodka Pasta and Drunken Mushroom Pasta stood out with the red pepper flakes they add in the sauce. We ended with gelato topped with a espresso shot affogato style, and perfectly crafted cocktails. Jay Luigi is a new go-to for Italian cuisine. read more

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Great food! We placed a delivery order through Uber eats and everything we had was incredible. The creamy tomato vodka pasta with chicken Milanese and the Luca were our favorite items of all! However, the steak, Caesar, and shaved Brussels were excellent as well. Would recommend and would order again! read more

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This review is for my takeout/food experience. I have ordered take from here three days in a row and everything has been delicious. I ordered the nevaeh (tomba style) pizza, the rigatoni vodka with grilled shrimp and the 516 salad. Everything has been super delish and fresh. I can't wait to actually go and sit down at the restaurant, the space is super cute. read more

This place just opened recently, and we finally got to try it tonight. The service was excellent, our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and kind. The restaurant has a bunch of seating inside and outside. We ordered some pasta entrees and both of us thought they were delicious! I will say I was impressed by the dietary markings on the menu for vegan, gluten free and vegetarian. Most of the pastas are vegetarian with an option to add whatever protein you'd like. They also offer gluten free pasta! We also got dessert and the limoncello cake and pistachio gelato were amazing. I'd definitely come back to try some more dishes! read more

Brunch at Jay Luigi's did not disappoint! We had the Margie pizza, Hells chicken, and pistachio espresso martinis -- all so yummy. Our server was attentive, the vibe was great, and honestly it's a huge upgrade from Luv Child. Definitely a new Tampa fave! read more

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Love the food here. Made an outdoor reservation they stuck me inside at the worst table in the place inside . Was very disappointed.

Food was fantastic and the ambiance was great. No problem for seating and service was fast read more

Jay Luigi - Pasta with meatball - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Came for the spritz counter, stayed for some food. The salads were delicious, added the breaded chicken to the caesar and it was perfect. The bread with whipped ricotta was great to share. All of the spritz flavors were incredible, the passionfruit was my favorite. Outside seating was comfortable and aesthetic. Service was quick and attentive. read more

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Food and drinks were delicious and excellent. I have visited the location in st Pete and this one is much more fancy for special occasions. The other one is still preferred by me for when I want or more casual service which I appreciate more for regular visits. The server was great but could study the menu a little more as I could tell she didn't know the answers to some questions and gave broad answers. This is understandable as it's new and I'm sure with time they'll be pros. Will be returning for special occasions to this location. This is a great addition to Tampa. read more

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Such a pretty restaurant inside and out. Make sure you try out their lunch specials for just $11! Our food was very fresh. The only issue I had was that they don't offer the thin & crispy choice for the pizza combo. I ordered the pasta e fagioli soup and their 516 salad. My friend had the chicken parm and Caesar salad. I love the added touches added to these salads to make them personal to Jay Luigi. Our waitress was friendly, prompt, attentive and accurate. read more

I seen this place on TikTok so I decided to check it out we didn't have a reservation but the staff was super kind and was able to fit us in. I order the LIMONCELLO with grilled chicken it was super fresh not to heavy and so delicious if your in Tampa and your looking for an Italian dinner spot you should definitely check Jay Luigi out! read more

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A special thank you to Gian Luca AGM for accommodating my party of 5 even though there was a problem with our reservation. The food is yummy but the service is even more impressive. read more

If you enjoy the St. Pete location, the SOHO sets the mood. I absolutely love thin crust pizza! The crispy, light texture of the crust is simply perfection, providing a delightful contrast to the rich, flavorful toppings. Each bite is a perfect balance of crunch and chew, with the sauce adding just the right amount of freshness. It's a classic for a reason, and every slice is a joy to savor! read more

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A completely different vibe from the preceding concept by Ciccio that was luv child but love how they have transformed the place. Our server was exceptional and was very welcoming and informative as it was our first time there. The bread was very good as well as the creamy dipping sauce that was one of the options to pair it with. The carbonara was okay, it was not a traditional carbonara which was a bit but it wasn't bad I was just expecting a little more of the traditional dish than what came out. The broccolini was not anything crazy but it was fine. Overall, I would go back to try different dishes or get drinks. read more

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Excellent food, price, and service. Highly recommend this restaurant. The salmon was cooked to perfection.

Daily bread, Chicken tenders, Carbonara, limoncello cake and service was all fantastic. Loved the atmosphere as well. Had small issue with a couple of our plates and they made sure to correct the issue with no fuss and went above and beyond to make sure we had a good experience. read more

This place is great. I was worried they were replacing Luv Child with another Italian place, but Jay Luigi is really good and they have a lot of different options. We had the pasta and the pizza, they were both great. We will be back. read more

Jay Luigi - QUEEN STELLA MARGHERITA (V) - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Bread was great. Thick crust pizza was really good also. Service was very good waiter came back and checked on us often. Made reservations and was seated on time. It had a great feel to the place also. Would definitely go back again. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed Jay Luigi! I made reservations for 7pm on a Tuesday with my family. We were quickly seated quickly. Our waitress was super friendly! I loved her recommendations. My husband ordered the creamy tomato vodka pasta with breaded chicken. He loved it. Had all the right flavors. He had a side of broccolini. It was okay but i felt that it needed some cheese. I ordered the drunken mushroom pasta. I substituted the standard noodles that came with the dish for gluten free fettuccine noodles. I also added the salmon which was the perfect combination for that dish. I got the ciccio house salad and added cheese to it. It was okay. Wasn't my fav though. My kids ordered the pizza. One cheese and one pepperoni. The kids drinks are not included in the kids meal. They pretty much got half a pizza in which they enjoyed. We topped off our meal with the limoncello cake. It was the perfect amount of sweetness. It was inhaled lol overall it was a great vibe to enjoy a nice dinner with my fam. We celebrated our anniversary here. We enjoyed ourselves & definitely will be back! read more

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4th Ave-St Pete. This place is incredible! They make their own bread, pizza, cheese, etc. best chicken Milanese ever!! Amazing pizza! Awesome salad! Yes you have to order at the counter then find a table but it's so worth it!! Get there before the secret is out! read more

Really, not quite a 4 star experience but I rounded up. Went for brunch recently with a friend. Firstly, to compensate for the postage-stamp parking lot, they offer valet parking. A good idea, except that the charge is steep for the privilege of dining at their restaurant. The dining room is attractive but loud. Our server was pleasant but slow to service the table. I had the teeny tiny, very lemony Corpse Reviver, meh, and my friend had the Pistachio Espresso Martini, which she enjoyed. We split a caesar salad, pasta carbonara, and an order of "Daily Bread." The server had each dish divided on to two plates, which was gratifying. The generous Caesar Salad was delicious. The addition of the almonds and the dried cherries made it exceptional. The Bread itself was warm and yummy. Two of the three spreads were yummy as well, but the "pomodoro fondue" tasted like canned tomato soup. I was looking forward to the pasta carbonara, because they say the pasta is shaped with a special device. The pasta was indeed toothsome, but the sauce was unremarkable and the dish was cold by the time it reached us. I had a better experience some time ago at the Jay Luigi in St. Pete. I will probably choose St. Pete again. read more

What a perfect addition to the Soho neighborhood! The ambiance inside makes you feel like you're dining at an Italian olive orchard. The food was phenomenal, I personally recommend the drunken mushroom pasta and the Tracy blanco pizza. To pair with that, the Jay Luigi spritz was delicious, especially if you find aperol too bitter, I definitely recommend this one! I can't forget to mention the service, everyone was very attentive and our food and drinks all came out smoothly. I am looking forward to dining here again. read more

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I absolutely LOVE this place. My favorite brunch, and my favorite happy hour! Great food that isn't gonna break the bank!! great staff and overall really nice restaurant read more

I loved the Fagioli! The rigatoni was perfectly cooked and fresh. The dish was seasoned perfectly just like Nana used to make. read more

Grabbed takeout from Jay Luigi last weekend and wow... so good! I got the Carbonara and the Nevaeh pizza and both were seriously to die for. The pasta was super creamy and flavorful, and the pizza was just perfect. Pickup was really quick and easy, and everything stayed nice and hot. Definitely coming back for more! read more

I've been here twice now. The food is delicious and the presentation is outstanding. The shaved Brussels were far and away my favorite menu item. The first time I was here, I had an excellent pasta dish, and the second time I ordered the pizza. The pizza balanced crunchy and soft excellently. The service was lightning fast--ordered a drink and it was on the table in less than three minutes. The only critique I have is that when folks are at the large party table in the center, the venue gets significantly louder and the experience is less intimate for dates. read more

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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

Bigger and better! The original Jay Luigi located in St. Pete is a fast, casual Italian cuisine hot spot that fails to disappoint. The newest location in the heart of South Tampa is full service. Jay Luigi SoHo raises the bar serving authentic Italian cuisine that is fresher, healthier and unique; local competitors don't compare. There is a beautiful full bar and incredible variety of Spritzes. Come casual or kick it up. The service is excellent. The management has gone above and beyond to ensure their customers receive the best service and quality product. The decor is beautiful and comfortable. Perfect place for family lunch and dinner, celebrating friendships, date night, and/or wining and dining clients. The prices are reasonable. Contact the restaurant for the weekend brunch. Also, plenty of outdoor seating. My only regret was not taking photos of the variety of food we tried BECAUSE it was so delicious, it was consumed quicker than I could pull out my phone:) read more

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amazing ambience, beautiful restaurant. The pizzas in particular are my favorite part. They were delicious and decently priced, and I was amazed by the different flavor combinations. The pastas are good, especially considering the price, but I was more impressed by the pizzas. read more

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First tried their food at a voodoo chef event and loved the pasta and the staff was welcoming, have since ordered their unique Caesar salad several times, highly recommend! A friend got the drunken mushrooms and was thrilled to have such a great vegan option available to her. read more

Food was amazing. Service was excellent. Ambiance sensational. My sister and I chose this restaurant to celebrate our birthday and we had a great experience. Can't wait to go back!! read more

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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