Enjoyed the linguine scampi and curry soup, good service, cozy environment…read more With traditional table setting

Worth the trek to this off the beaten trek restaurant. The seared bread complimentary with olive…read moreoil and herbs, the creamy from the beans pasta fagioli soup, the daily special: linguine with a generous amount of fresh hand peeled lump flower crab, so delicately sauced!!!! I licked every drop of soup and sauce. No conozco! Get your own bowls. I am not sharing. The limoncello layered cake was light and tangy. It was a perfect way to pucker close this perfect meal. Magnifico! Bravo Chef Eduardo who trained in Atlanta before starting this restaurant. I was so happy to meet new friends from Guatemala.

Best Italian food I've had in Tampa! I've been to the wine window attached to Oggi countless times…read moreand always enjoy the atmosphere there. It makes me feel like I'm back in Florence! This was my first time trying out the actual restaurant and now I'm hooked. They even allowed us to get up from the table to order wine from the window just for the experience! We were served the tastiest crostini before our meal. For the main course, I ordered alfredo with crispy chicken. It's one of the best I've had in my life, I swear. Oggi, I'm sorry for taking so long to try you out. You've got a new favorite customer!

The staff was so nice. We came in without a reservation and they accommodated us( with some…read moreparameters). The location is small and rustic but makes good use of the space. The bench seating of the table required a booster seat if you are under 6ft. The outdoor space on the side gives "Little Italy" vibes The food: the house salad was phenomenal, simple and delicious. All of the food we had was good( not great). The marinara was quality but did require a little salt. The meatballs needed a little more depth in regard to flavor. Overall it is a solid italian restaurant

The food is fine. The service is good. HOWEVER, I will not go back until they install a first rate…read moreexhaust system. I left there with my hair and clothing smelling like burnt food.

This was our third visit to Bocelli. It certainly won't be our last. The food and the service are…read moresuperb! Our server, John, not only remembered us and welcomed us back, but he remembered our drink orders. He remembered that my husband drinks club soda, no ice, with a lime, and that I drink unsweetened iced tea with a lime. Impressive. He is attentive and anticipates what we need, bringing refills before we have to ask. He answers questions honestly and makes outstanding suggestions. I have ordered a different entrée each visit. Every meal was outstanding. Today I had the Filet and Funghi with a side of Brussels sprouts. Delicious doesn't begin to describe it. My husband can't pass up the lasagna, but he always orders at least one meal to go for lunch later in the week. Today it was Eggplant Parmigiana. The servings are as generous as they are tasty. I have not had room for dessert on our previous visits. Today was no different, so I ordered cannoli to go. I tasted one as a reward for finishing our taxes tonight. It was delightful! Just as I remember my Italian grandma making them. Bocelli is a neighborhood gem. I'm looking forward to our next visit.

Our second time here and was even better than the first! Ryan will greet you and take you to your…read moretable. He's an expert on the menu and wine list. We started with the palette cleanser -- the best olive oil you'll ever taste. We got 2 appetizers -- the bresaola and the board of cheeses and meats. The only place in town where you can get duck prosciutto! For the entrees, we each got something different. The table side special of the shrimp -- look at the size of them! The pastas and breads are all made in house and you can tell. This is the freshest food we've had in the area and truly comes with a warm and comforting welcome from Antonio and his wife. If you're looking for a unique dining experience with culture, flavor and great service, you've found the right place!

Food was nasty. I make better Kraft Mac and Cheese and Walmart penne at home…read more Chocolate mousse wasn't sweet at all. It tasted spoiled or like a bunch of chemicals. The biggest problem was the owner. I had to sneakily take these photos. He doesn't allow phones out to take videos or pictures. He told me to put my phone away while I was trying to take pictures for Yelp. He thinks photos and video will be shared with his competitors and they'll steal his recipes or menus or something. What a joke. We've lived down the street for eight years and never got around to coming here. Now I remember why. Reviews have always been terrible, and we never heard anything good from our neighbors.

I came here for my birthday dinner, and I was absolutely impressed!…read more The staff was professional, pleasant, and on point. Everyone we dealt with was wonderful! The food was amazing. I only got pictures of 1/2 the food. Pasta was perfectly al dente, the eggplant fritters were perfectly fried and not greasy, the meatballs were top notch, and the espresso is one of the bests in the entire Tampa Bay Area. I know this spot has been around for a long time, but that was my first visit. It was such a good visit with tasty food and friendly staff that I will be back again and again!

Valentines dinner with the hubs and a new place this year. We were excited to get out and try…read moresomething new. From the awkwardness at checking in to the disappointment with the food, we leave dissatisfied which is unfortunate. The parking is tight but we were able to find a spot. Walked in and nobody at the front so we waited and someone did come. Not really welcomed, just walked up and asked for our name. Gave our reservation name and time. We were a bit early. Told to hang at the bar until the table was ready. We just sat upfront. Made it to the table and seating was tight. I felt like I was in the conversation of the party next to us. Service was ok - server was polite and professional. Took our drink and food order but really didn't check back in on us frequently. The valentine menu included a starter, a soup or salad, a main entrée and a dessert per person. I ordered the artichoke dip as my starter, tomato soup, the blackened mahi and for dessert, the chocolate mousse cake. Artichoke dip was the winner of the evening. It was very good and plentiful so we actually boxed and took home to enjoy. The tomato soup came out next and was so salty that it was not edible. The soup and the artichoke dip sat on the table for a while before the waitress came over to check in on us. When she did come over we advised we wanted the artichoke dip boxed, but the tomato soup was overly salty, like the container of salt fell into the soup. The individuals at the table next to us agreed that the soup was not able to be eaten due to the salt level, the server basically apologized and said there was nothing that they could do given it was a set menu, which was very disappointing that they did nothing to either resolve the issue or offer a salad in place of the soup give we could not eat the salad. Since the meal was prepaid, they should've done something to fix, but the messaging was basically like oh you're SOL. Like I took your money now deal with it. On to the mahi -- it was supposed to be served over coconut lime rice however it was more like a firm block of mushy porridge. Like the rice, maybe had been sitting in water or something all day not sure but it was gross and it had no flavor. The fish was also overcooked because it wasn't flaky and I think that it lacked flavor as well. I ended up boxing it and not even eating it whenever we got home. I think the trash can enjoyed it more than I did. We were full and basically over the experience so we got our desserts to go. Hubs ordered the poundcake and I ordered the chocolate mousse cake. Got home, put everything in the fridge except for the desserts, sat down on the couch to enjoy our desserts and mine was missing!! I had a takeout container that had the whipped cream and a little thing of chocolate mousse in it but no cake. WTHeck man!? It was icing on the cake or the cherry on top for the evening we experienced at this point. Let's just say that based on all the reviews for this place, we expected better and were quite disappointed. Especially for the cost of the prefix menu. I truly believe that a higher quality should've been had given this was one of the busiest days of the year to win people over.

It never gets old....... Coming Here My Absolute Favorite is…read morethe three Pastas! I love every bite! It never gets Old!

Really wanted to like this place, and it's easy to see why Donatello's has built a reputation over…read morethe years. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by framed photos of celebrities ranging from musicians to athletes who have dined here. Even the Stanley Cup has made an appearance. The atmosphere is very old-school Italian--dimly lit, cozy, and intimate. The menu isn't particularly extensive and leans heavily toward cream-based sauces. For appetizers, we ordered the Avocado and Shrimp and the Insalata Caprese. The Caprese was solid, with a generous portion and fresh ingredients. The Avocado and Shrimp, however, was swimming in a sauce that wasn't the cocktail sauce we were expecting, which made it less enjoyable. For our entrees, we chose the Duo of Filet Medallions and the Linguini al Granchio, which featured a nice portion of lump crab. One thoughtful touch was that, since we were sharing, the kitchen plated both dishes for us rather than making us swap plates at the table. We finished the meal with a lemon dessert that was a nice way to end the evening. Overall, the food was good and the service had some nice touches, but the pricing felt excessive for what we received. After tip, dinner for two came to nearly $380, which is hard to justify given the overall experience. While I can appreciate the history, atmosphere, and reputation of Donatello's, the value simply wasn't there for me.

Had an amazing experience at Ocho Tres in Tampa. I actually won a complimentary dining experience…read morefor two at their booth during the Tampa Wine & Food Festival, and when I asked if I could bring another couple, they happily accommodated us, which I really appreciated. Everything about the night felt top-notch. Manny, who took care of us, was phenomenal, attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. The food was very flavorful, and we chose to eat tapas-style so we could try a variety of dishes. Definitely the right move because everything hit, and we left very satisfied. The ambiance is chic, intimate, and cozy. Its perfect for a nice night out. They haven't been around long, but I really hope they're here to stay. I'll definitely be back and bringing more people with me.

We had a really late lunch here. They start you off with complimentary seasoned popcorn. A little…read morestale but the seasoning was good. The food was a little salty but overall, surprisingly very good. The croquettes were ham today, and lukewarm but crunchy still. The ribeye and picanha were both seasoned well, and again lukewarm rather than hot, but cooked to a medium rare like we wanted. You get a choice of house butter which is on top or chimichurri which is on the side. The burrata was also a surprise hit with the sweet soft bellpeppers but we opted for excluding arugula given the parasite panic.

Authentic Italian with a wonderful ambiance and service. Coco was top notch with his service and…read moreknowledge of the menu.

We had an excellent experience thanks to our waiter, Marcos. The service was attentive, kind, and…read moregenuinely welcoming from start to finish. He took the time to share a bit of his story, which was truly moving and added a very personal touch to the evening. It's rare to meet someone who works so hard while also carrying such a positive attitude. We are very grateful for the care and professionalism he showed during our visit. Wishing him the very best in all of his future endeavors, he deserves great things ahead.