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!

Came for bunch. Great good, service, and vibe. Will be back for dinner! Nice and quietread more

My friends and I were on a girls' trip in Downtown St. Pete and decided to have dinner at this…read morerestaurant. There were seven of us, and everyone really enjoyed their meals. We ordered two appetizers to share, and they were both great, especially the burrata! I ordered the prosciutto flatbread, and it was the star of the night. It was a generous portion, so all of my friends got to try it, and everyone agreed it was delicious and the best dish of the night. The service was good and everything came out pretty quickly. The restaurant is also beautifully decorated and has a really nice atmosphere. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely recommend it!

We absolutely came here for the flambéed cheese wheel pasta. AND it is absolutely worth the hype…read more Beyond just the show we got with a flaming cheese, everything that graced my tastebuds (like even the HOUSE SALAD and I never like a house salad) to the service we received really justified the price of our pasta dishes. This place isn't cheap, but you can kinda pick that up the second you walk in with the dim lighting and fancy-restaurant type of decor. We started with the steak tartare and oh my gosh it had my eyes roll to the back of my head. The crackers paired with it were perfect. Now for the entrees! My fiance got the Bada bing (the flambéed cheese) with spicy chicken added and it was soooo good. I ordered the Rigatonnaci Alla Vodka and it was FIRE! I love how each pasta was individually filled with stuffing and the vodka sauce was the perfect amount of creamy. Someone at our table ordered the Alfredo, and they said this was the best Alfredo they've ever had. I would definitely come back here if I lived here :)

Beautiful restaurant with a warm, cozy atmosphere, and for the most part, the food was excellent…read more The mussels and beef carpaccio were both delicious, and the salad was great. The Italian wedding soup was a little bland and had almost no meat, but that may have just been our serving. My traditional veal Parmesan was fantastic, and my wife's Pappardelle Giuliana was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, the service from Haley really hurt the experience. When taking my wife or family out for a nice dinner, I often call ahead, provide my credit card, and ask the restaurant to charge the meal with a 22% gratuity. I've done this many times without an issue. It's not because we're in a rush--it's simply nice to enjoy dinner and, when finished, say good night and leave without waiting for a check or dealing with payment. Haley approached us and assumed we had done this because we were "in a rush." When I explained why I actually do it, she told me it was more of a hassle for her because she had to manually enter the card instead of swiping it. That was a pretty surprising thing to say to a customer who had already arranged to leave you a 22% tip. I told her to forget the arrangement and that I'd give her my card at the end. Instead of letting it go, she continued bringing it up and making the situation increasingly awkward. She even reiterated that she preferred swiping the card. In the end, she literally talked herself out of a guaranteed 22% tip. I left 18%, mainly because I don't like leaving a poor tip. The restaurant is beautiful and the food deserves another visit, but Haley's approach to customer service turned what should have been a great evening into an unnecessarily awkward one. We'll likely return--but we'll definitely request a different server.

This is a must-visit spot for Sunday brunch, and if it's your birthday, you should absolutely…read morecelebrate here. They let you choose between a free meal or a complimentary dessert, and I wasn't about to pass up a free meal! They also offer unlimited mimosas for just $20. I have to give a shout-out to our server, who somehow managed to carry around those tiny glasses filled to the brim without spilling a single drop. I don't know how she did it! They really need to switch to taller champagne flutes because those little glasses were working against her. There were four of us celebrating the start of my birthday weekend, and brunch was the perfect way to kick it off. My husband ordered the hash, which he absolutely loved. My girlfriend had the avocado toast, and it looked delicious. As for me... I have to laugh because I honestly can't remember exactly what I ordered. I do remember it was served on toasted bread with an egg on top, and I asked them to add mortadella, which was a fantastic choice. I almost forgot, but they did come with a small portion of rosemary potatoes. I seriously could've just ordered a large bowl of those, absolutely delicious. The food was delicious, the mimosas kept flowing, and the birthday perk was the icing on the cake. Great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere made for the perfect start to my birthday weekend. I'll definitely be back.

I was very disappointed with my experience at BellaBrava today. I went with a group of 10 friends,…read moreand the amount of complimentary bread they brought to the table was nowhere near enough for a party of our size. The staff insisted that what they served was the equivalent of three loaves, but I even took a picture because it clearly wasn't. When we politely asked for more bread, we were told we would have to pay an additional $5 for each extra basket. It wasn't about the money--it was about the principle and the lack of hospitality. For a restaurant serving a large group, this felt incredibly cheap and unwelcoming. Good customer service is about making guests feel valued, especially when they bring a large party. Unfortunately, this experience left us feeling like we were being nickel-and-dimed instead. Very disappointing.

When it comes to Italian food in St Petersburg, there is always a place to go. Just march down…read moreCentral Avenue and you can find a few places on one block. It depends on what you want. And the competition is there since many will claim to be home-made and fresh. Each will have their own style and recommendations. Nothing is formal. This is casual. And, depending on the time of day you go, the crowd will be different. As for Matteo you cannot miss it. It is on the corner of a block right next to a bar and clubs called Cock Tail...It is hard to miss. That place is open to everyone no matter what you might think. And the drinks are good. So, it is no surprise that rights next to it is Matteo. And that is a good thing to know. Make your reservation and you can get in (or sit outside) and have a good Italian meal. I tis everything you might imagine and nothing fancy or over done. The place to start is with an appetizer. There is a good variety to have. As for dinner, we selected several options and decided to share what we each had. Very typical of Italians if you ate at someone's house. You share your meals while having an extensive conversation. (Of course, a glass of wine does help.) It was a delightful meal. The team there is perfect. They can answer questions and make suggestions. The food is fresh and freshly made. As for the price, it is fine and as you would suggest. Overall, I will go back and bring some friends. It is a good place to have a good dinner and experience the crowd that are there. Best, after dinner, just step next door and get an evening cocktail (literally). You do not have to go far to have a good evening. Ciao...

Tucked along Central Ave, Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria delivers the kind of cozy Italian experience…read morethat feels both neighborhood-casual and quietly impressive. The atmosphere immediately sets the tone. Warm lighting, the aroma of simmering tomato sauce, and the hum of conversation make the space feel lively without being overwhelming. It's the type of place where you can settle in for a long dinner and a glass of wine without feeling rushed. The real highlight, though, is the food. The pasta tasted unmistakably fresh, with that perfect tender bite you only get from house-made noodles. The sauce was rich and balanced, clinging to every fold of pasta and finished with a generous dusting of parmesan that brought everything together beautifully. Service was attentive and welcoming throughout the meal, striking that ideal balance of being present without hovering. St. Pete has no shortage of Italian spots, but Matteo manages to stand out with its combination of authentic flavors, comforting ambiance, and genuinely well-executed dishes. If you're craving fresh pasta and a relaxed dinner on Central, this is absolutely a place worth visiting.

I'm an out of towner and Bavaro's sets the standard for Italian food in the STATE. I have not had a…read morebetter vodka sauce in my life!! I've been a few times but our fantastic server Marcello introduced me to my new favorite dish: chicken parm but with VODKA SAUCE! Life changing. Almost made me cry happy tears. Thanks man!!

10/10 absolutely stunning!! You must go here for your dinner trip. Our family had a wonderful time…read moreand glad we made reservations. Now I didn't know, it's beer and wine only but don't let that stop you. The only negative about this place is....its CRAZY hot inside lol. Like Clearwater is already warm, when you are here be prepared to sweat a bit but...have feelings for the staff bc you know they are crazy hot. They need some fans or new ac asap. The food is outstanding. We ordered both the broccolini and the garlic bread. Let me tell you, most places burn the garlic and serve as is. Not here. That garlic bread with fresh garlic is delicious. Their wood fried broccolini is a must try. It's now made us to use lemon zest in ours when we make it at home. The wings...wow! Perfect! Sticky and well cooked. The pistachio and chili's are a perfect combo. You don't get pistachio on wings anywhere I've been! The pizza...I mean come on look at the pics. This is a perfect fire oven pizza. So fluffy on the crust, the pizza itself is true Neapolitan pizza. I'm almost wishing they would serve it European style and not cut it. If they delivered their pizza uncut...I would've given them a standing ovation! Highly recommend and the service is excellent!

Our server Cooper was absolutely incredible…read more He insured we had the perfect beverage choice paired with our meal. The linguine was Incredible, not heavily seafood taste but packed a punch of flavor. The orecchiette was super good, but SPICY! I'm not sure if it was as wilted spinach or another leafy green, but I enjoyed that part a lot! But be ready for that if you order it! Throughout the meal, Cooper was extremely attentive, constantly checking in with us to ensure our needs were met. He and Bonu' truly exceeded our expectations!

I'm visiting my best friend and she lives across the street from this place. She loves this place…read moreso much. We had to stop here to get dessert and a drink. I got the reposado espresso tequila and it was absolutely delicious especially for the price like you will never get better prices for Italian food and especially drinks. Then here this is the best place for Italian and drink drinks in the Saint Pete area. The worst Italian restaurant in the area is Olivia that place is the most terrible restaurant I've ever had their food and their drinks are horrible.

Brunch review incoming! Everything about this place was phenomenal. I love that they have a mimosa…read moreand Bloody Mary deal on Saturdays! Service was stellar, our server checked up on us multiple times. Plus this restaurant is pretty spacious inside :) The zesty Bloody Mary was really good! The banana French toast was fantastic also! I loved that it came with so much. The avocado toast for a starter was good but I was hoping the toast part would be a little more toasted. My fiancé's fried chicken fried rice special was probably the best thing that was ordered at the table. The side of potatoes were also DELICIOUSSS. I would definitely come back for brunch. And honestly I was so impressed with it that I would come back for dinner also!

Noble Crust is one of my go-to spots when I'm near downtown St. Pete, but today came with a bit of…read morea letdown: the Noble Pig pizza is off the menu, replaced by the Figgy Piggy. It was fine, but no substitute -- the honey made it a little too sweet for my taste. Still a solid pizza, just not the same. For apps we went with fried green tomatoes, truffle fries, and crispy fried wings -- a great spread to share. The tomatoes were excellent, still a little firm and not soggy, with just the right amount of crisp on the coating. The wings had a nice hot-and-sweet buffalo glaze, and the truffle fries were so good we ended up ordering a second round. The kids went with sandwiches. The Triple Smashburger was massive, towering height, though I'll note the patties were thicker than a traditional smash burger. The crispy chicken sandwich was excellent -- moist and crispy in every bite, and we upgraded to hot honey on the waiter's recommendation, which was a great call. Still one of my favorite spots in St. Pete, but Noble Crust, please bring back the Noble Pig.

We wanted to try this place out because of the reviews and the pictures of the good looks…read moredelicious. Our try was a month ago. We walked in and no one acknowledge us. After a few minutes we left. Then after a couple of weeks later we went back. Saturday night before 7pm just 2 of us with no reservations. The kid(host) seated us right away. Then this is where everything kinda Spiral downhill. The service was slow so we put in our dinner right away. We asked for the wine menu and didn't NOT order because it was overpriced. Will go to another place to have drinks. We ordered Lasagna ($38) and spaghetti with meatballs ($28) not sure on the price but it was way overpriced for pasta and waited way too long for our food. All I have to say is that I was disappointed.

I was there this past Saturday, right after they opened. The service was terrible. Our server had…read moreabsolutely no awareness of his other tables and couldn't seem to multitask. We had to flag down our server multiple times.. for bread, our meal came and the salads hadn't come out but they were the wrong salad. We even had to flag him down for the check. We were there for over 2 hours... and just a party of 2!!! There were tables of 6-8 ppl in sections around us that were getting their food boxed up and checks way before we did. ( and they'd gotten there way after we did) I got the spaghetti carbonara- I hadn't had it before... I wouldn't get it again. Someone else left a review with a photo of theirs with flat noodles, mine didn't look like that at all! No one even came by during our meal to check and see how everything was going. Idk, I had heard really good things about this place but didn't have a great experience.. especially for the price.

6/13/26 OMGoodness, this is the type of food and ambiance I love. I'm about to become a regular…read more American Wagyu Koji Aged Carpaccio - highly recommend Halibut - recommend Lamb Rigatoni - highly recommend * They offer de-alcoholized wine for those interested ** Wheelchair accessible

The focaccia bread was excellent and easily the best thing we ate all night. Unfortunately,…read moreeverything else ranged from disappointing to downright bad. The carpaccio was the worst I've ever had. Instead of thin, delicate slices, it was thick and chewy, more like deli meat than carpaccio, with far too much fat and connective tissue. At one point a waiter stopped by and told us it's better if we "roll it up". I mean... what a joke The hamachi was equally disappointing. It tasted fishy rather than fresh, was completely overwhelmed by sesame seeds that didn't belong on the dish, and came with a sauce that added virtually no flavor. The pasta dishes were underwhelming across the board. The ingredients tasted low quality and not particularly fresh, and everything was poorly seasoned. The steak was the biggest letdown. For the price, I expected something memorable, but honestly I've had better steaks from Publix. With a couple of drinks and tip, our bill came to nearly $400 (2 people). At that price point, the quality should be significantly better. Aside from the focaccia, this was a very disappointing dining experience and not one I'd repeat.