This place is the definition of a hidden gem. The service is absolutely amazing and makes you feel so welcomed. It is a smaller restaurant and this makes the ambiance beautiful to me. It is a perfect date night spot, or even a place to have an amazing family meal. The food is authentic Italian food that consists of passed down family recipes. read more

The best food in DI!! Absolutely blown away with the whole experience of this place. The food is incredible 10/10 meals, service is awesome, ambiance was fabulous. We will absolutely be coming back! Best Italian food in Tampa by far read more

Great service and fantastic food. everything. was so fresh and came out quickly with great specials and recommendations from our waitress. very authentic italian and homey feel inside very cozy. this place is fantastic!!! hidden gem on davis for sure, where you can find the best italian dishes. Feel transported to Italy! read more

Spartaco's Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The Basics: Spartaco's Kitchen is an authentic and delicious Italian restaurant on Davis Island serving incredible food from the Emilia Romagna region. Spartaco is such a joy to see in the restaurant and a great meal is guaranteed here! Things I like: The service and food here is top notch. The dishes are extremely fresh and unlike anything else you can get at typical Italian restaurants in Tampa. Some of my favorite dishes I tried were the Insalata di Calamari, Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, and Braciola Di Maiale Bolognese. However, everything I tried was incredible. I really appreciated that Spartaco took the time to discuss the dishes on the menu with us, including the history of the dish both within Italian cuisine and the traditions of his family. Things I didn't like: Nothing! It was all fantastic! However, keep in mind they don't take reservations and the restaurant is rather small. Overall this is one of the best Italian restaurants in Tampa Bay and a must visit for foodies in the area! read more

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Cute little Italian place in a strip mall, but a Davis Island strip mall, so land of the super rich strip mall! Spartacos you can dress up or be casual, offers a smaller menu of more fish-based Italian delights. We enjoyed our meal The wine, from the tap, was paired nice Service was good. Seemed to be a everyone knows you sort of place About 10 tables Glad we tried it. read more

I'm blown away and speechless!!!!!! Food was truly amazing must get the Tagliata di Manzo aceto balsamico, rucola, scaglie di parmigiano because WOW. Such clean simple ingredients that don't leave you feeling stuffy afterwards. Service was great very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely going again, I can't stop talking about my meal! The whisky gelato is to die for nothing better exists in the world. read more

Love the white pasta sauce. So good, was craving it again on Sunday but it wasn't closed! Will be going back. They have a non egg pasta available so very inclusive. Great service! Can tell everyone is a hard worker there. read more

Spartaco's Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Easily a tampa hidden gem. Spartaco is amazing for the vibes, a great dinner or good conversation. The food is amazing as always and spartaco is a great owner in the community. read more

This is the place for a heaping helping of Italian machismo at the expense of a good meal. The owner took great pains to seat we two women at a tiny two-top even when we said a male friend might be joining us because he "didn't want (us) to take up extra seats". OK. So why then seat a single male right after us at a capacious table for four? The restaurant is small with really bad acoustics made worse by the jovial and very loud host going from table to table insisting everything was "wonderful, no?" He paid lots of attention to the single guy, who must have been a local athlete or regular diner because the owner/host spent most of our meal hovering around his table chatting, charming and laughing loudly. Again, with poor acoustics this was very unpleasant and made it difficult for us to have our own conversation. One of us was invited to try a half tortelloni, half penne dish for an entree, which seemed like a good idea for a first time visit, because we love fresh made pasta. But when the host is paying more attention to his conversation with single guy, so your food sits at the pass too long, you're served a cool dish of pasta. Not cool. Even more disappointing, the chef started the penne at the same time as the tortelloni and under cooked the penne. It was hard as a rock, and not improved by a return to the saucepan for reheating. What a shame. Inedible. The pear Gorgonzola salad was good and the portion shareable; the breadsticks were too hard to eat without risk to our dental investments, and the wine list was very limited and not delicious. We appreciated the spoonful of lemon cello ice we were given as a palate cleanser and honestly could have made a meal of that! It's really terrible to look forward to dining out and then to have a disappointing experience like this. But that's what it was. Bummer. read more

Charming spot on Davis island with an absolutely incredible menu that will transport you right to Italy! Mr. Spartaco himself runs the show and will greet you with a big smile and maybe even sing you happy birthday. The food is delicious and hand crafted. The spot is small with a handful of tables, and they operate mostly on a walk in basis, so come early if you have a big group. You won't be disappointed here! read more

Incredible food (especially pasta), and the kindest owners you will ever meet. We've started integrating Spartaco's into our bi-weekly going-out-to-eat routine, and are so happy we've done so. My personal favorite dish is the Tortelloni, my family members and I always get the Pomodori, avocado, palmito, olio e balsamico to start, and my brother also loves the Bolognese. You can't go wrong with anything on this menu. read more

Greeted and served by Spartaco, the owner himself. Everything authentic , fresh and beautifully prepared. Yummy and warm atmosphere, like coming home. We are so lucky to have it on Davis. read more

Anyone who has lived in South Tampa for a while knows how great Spartaco's restaurants are. It's great to have him back and his great food. The place is small so get there early but well worth the wait. Fantastic food and the usual warm and friendly service. read more

Food is always so fresh! I think this is the best italian restaurant in tampa. Amazing service, the owner always greets us and is so friendly. It's a quaint restaurant thats nice and quiet. I enjoy the restaurants that don't play loud pop music, it seems like most places in tampa do that and it's a little odd. I'm glad Spartaco is different and authentic. read more

Each dish was truly wonderful! Great dishes not often found at the typical Italian restaurants. Service was impeccable and the owner makes you feel wonderfully welcome as soon as you come into this cozy restaurant! We will definitely be back! read more

Awesome Very Authentic Italian Cuisine - especially the owner Spartaco from Romagna Region of Italy - his hometown, greeting you when you enter making you feel at home! The food and atmosphere are awesome! read more

Excellent food and service! Owner (who is super nice!) greets everyone. Finally a nice Italian restaurant in DI!

Cosy little restaurant with fresh, authentic Italian cuisine. Friendly service and great cappuccino!! Will return for sure.

Where do I begin? We were greeted with smiling faces & the owner shaking our hands before we even sat down at the table. They have an amazing wine selection and the food had an authentic Italian vibe. Very cozy atmosphere, felt like I walked into a restaurant in Italy. Thank you Spartaco! we will be back. read more

I had dinner there yesterday, the prime rib was to die for. perfectly cooked, paired with zucchini sticks, and mashed potatoe, which were both also delicious. Our server was very sweet, and we were welcomed by the owner. the ambiance was very good, it had an elegant, yet relaxed vibe. I would definitely recommend. read more

Great AUTTHENTIC Italian Food like momma made at reasonable prices! Spartaco the Italian owner is very hospitable making everyone feel welcome at home. read more