Tasty gnocchi with a choice of many different sauces. I enjoyed my choice of homemade marinara…read moresauce but I'm glad i paid $2 extra to add a small cup of grated parm. Was equally delicious when reheated the following day. Came with bread and a side salad. My husband ate those so i cant comment on them but he probably liked them or i would have heard otherwise.

This has to be the best authentic Italian cuisine in the United States. I'm serious. It's a…read morefantastic place with a visible kitchen and the best flavors I have encountered in the area. The brothers that opened this restaurant before Y2K were passionate about their own craft and it shows that they're serious about making you part of their family. They will feed you the best until you can barely walk out of the front door!

Exceptional customer service the food is authentic italian we return often for girls nite outread more

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.

We stumbled upon this restaurant coming back from the beach. It was an authentic Italian bistro. It…read moredid not feel touristy at all and was in a nice neighborhood. The food was great. We got a coal fired pizza & it was one of the best pizza's we have had. We also got gelato afterwards which we really enjoyed. It would be a perfect date night spot or a place to bring your family. Would love to stop here again on our next trip.

We were visiting Clearwater from out of town and wanted to get away from the touristy restaurants…read more We came across Cristino's and are so glad we did! The pizza was absolutely amazing, and the linguine with clams was delicious--it came with fresh clams still in the shells, which made it feel extra authentic. To top it all off, the almond gelato was incredible! The only downside is that the dining area is pretty small, both inside and out, so seating can be limited. But the food more than makes up for it. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Clearwater

Fantastic! It felt as if I had a friend who owned a restaurant, and we'd come for a visit. They…read morecould not have been more welcoming! This place is the real deal. More than half the patrons and all the staff were Albanians. The restaurant itself was lovely, modern European. Our server was Albanian, but born and raised in Italy. The food was wonderful. It was clearly lovingly made in house and fresh and delicious. This place is worth a trip AND the calories.

We arrived at 5:30. There were just a few tables of diners eating or waiting to be served. We…read moreordered about 6:30 and the food was delicious and servings more than adequate. The ambiance was nicer than expected from previous reviews in the Times and Belleaire Bee. My branzino was perfectly cooked & delicious. My dining partners enjoyed the lamb shank and seafood pasta dish. The stuffed pasta pillows was a delicious appetizer. The squid appetizer was not so appealing. The issues that would preclude our return until resolved are related to lack of service. With a nearly full restaurant, just the owner and his wife took orders and served food. Refills on water had to be requested repeatedly. As more patrons arrived, it was evident that they waited longer than is acceptable to have orders taken & food served. With another server or two, this restaurant will be a genuine neighborhood gem for locals. Prices are reasonable and the food perfectly prepared and delicious.

Excellent food, excellent service. How many more characters…read moreare needed to say excellent food, excellent service??? Beautiful restaurant? Beautiful parking lot? Is that 85 yet???

Truly outstanding ... We are on vacation & ate there tonight (party of 3) ... Delicious food from…read morethe hors doeuvres, to the main dishes, to desserts & our cocktails too were top notch. All that, coupled with excellent service by Alexander made for a truly 5 star & memorable meal ... Highly recommended !

This was our first time visiting Indian Rocks Beach, and we didn't have reservations on a very busy…read morespring break day. Even so, the owner warmly welcomed us and went out of their way to find us a place to sit. Our waiter also made us feel right at home. Everything we ordered was outstanding -- even though they were busy, the food never disappointed. I'm a big fan of Italian food. I won't claim to be an expert, but I've tried many fine Italian restaurants wherever I travel, and I can honestly say: if you're in town, this place is a must-try. Highly recommend.

I had high hopes for this place and it wasn't too bad honestly. They do valet parking (free) and…read morethey got us in pretty quickly (we sat outside)- the patio was off kilter and a little weird but you have a view of some water. The service wasn't super great honestly and it took forever for our food to come out (we sat there for about 20 minutes without bread or salads) The food was a step higher than maybe Olive Garden.. each entree has a salad and side of pasta (not my fav) The best meal was the gnocchi and the salad. For a quick little impromptu date night this would be okay if you have no plans after and aren't in a hurry.

This was hands down the best chicken parm I've had in the area (and that's saying something because…read moremy friend's homemade is hard to beat). It was our first time here and they were absolutely slammed... for good reason. The food was fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. The sauce tasted homemade, the chicken was perfectly breaded and tender, and the portion size was generous. The garlic knots were incredible -- soft, buttery, and full of garlic. I didn't even get a picture because we dug in immediately. That should tell you everything. Even with how busy they were, the service was still great. Michelle was kind, attentive, and handled the rush with such a positive attitude. It's in a prime location near the hotels and right off 19, so I can see why they stay busy. Taking over the old Green Market spot was a smart move. The atmosphere felt welcoming and clean. 10/10 recommend. My husband and I will absolutely be back. If you're craving real-deal Italian comfort food, this is your spot.

So far so good! I just found out about this place so I gave it a try. So far, I only had the…read moreItaliano sandwich. It was very good but I was a little disappointed that it didn't come on an Italian sub bread, as pictured in the online menu. I'll have to ask if that is an available option next time. The owners are from Naples and the quality from what I saw was way higher than I expected for a restaurant situated right next to a hotel, but it is definitely worth giving it a try. I can't wait to try some of the entrees, the calzone, pizza and Stromboli. I will definitely be back! Quick update. I just called them and unfortunately, their sandwiches are only available on foccacia bread.....no Italian sub bread.

Second time dining at Stefano's and it was a pleasant experience. We were sat upon arrival inside…read morewhich was nice. Our server, Alyssa, was very friendly and helpful our entire visit. All food was brought out efficiently and was excellent in presentation and flavor!! Definitely recommend!!!

Outstanding Italian food at this locally owned spot in Seminole…read more It's a storefront shop at the corner of a strip mall. Don't let the nondescript exterior food you. Inside is an eclectically decorated Parisian bistro. There are about a dozen tables in an L-shaped room, plus a few outside on the patio. Service is excellent. Our server was friendly, knowledgable and charming. Our orders were all correct and service was quick - about 15 minutes from order to main course. Began with burrata. A baseball-sized ball of fresh, creamy cheese is served with bruschetta and slices of crisped bread. The cheese is luxurious, and the bruschetta sweet and tangy. A great start. I tried spaghetti aglio & olio with shrimp. Perfectly cooked (al dente) spaghetti is tossed in sauteed garlic and olive oil. I added shrimp; 5 large shrimp, sauteed in garlic and olive oil. Shrimp were perfect - nice crunch to each bite, not mushy or rubbery. Extra points for being tails-off. This is one of my favorites, and it's done right here. I sampled fiocchi de catheren; something I'd never had before. Fiocchetti are purses of pasta - similar to gnocchi except more delicate and less dense. In this prep the fiocchetti are stuffed with ricotta cheese and pears, with a very light cream sauce. The sweet pear almost make it seem like dessert! This is an excellent dish that I'm totally ordering myself next time. Also tried a bite of chicken gorgonzola. Perfectly prepared penne is tossed with sauteed veggies and slices of chicken breast, then topped with gorgonzola cheese sauce. It's alfredo-like, but a little sharper. An excellent combination. To me, this one of those hidden treasures - a place that's been there for years and we've driving past it many times but never stopped. No longer! This one gets added to the rotation. RECOMMENDED!