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    Tony and Nello's

    4.1 (255 reviews)
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    TONY AND NELLO'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Marsala

    I am leaving this place with a smile in my face. Everything was so good, amazing, delicioso, spectacular. The service was kind, friendly, best of the best. Do not leave this place behind for its looks. The facade needs an update, but that is truly not important. The people inside make the difference. The authentic Italian cuisine was the best I ever tried. :)

    Penne a la vodka
    Katrina P.

    This is definitely authentic Italian food. We had penne a la vodka and it was flavorful and so creamy. The pizza, amazing! We ate the entire pizza between two people because it was just that good. Best tiramisu and cannolis we've ever had. The meatballs melt in your mouth and the marinara sauce was the real MVP in all this, it was homemade and made every dish just that much better. FYI: HUGE portions

    Nello's Carbonara special
    Michael L.

    Hannah said she was new but she was far from a new server, she may have been just new here. She was excellent! My wife has come here a bunch but this was my first time. My house salad and bread appetizer were excellent. I ordered the Nello's Carbonara and it was great. My family enjoyed the veal piccata and Alfredo. Heard great things about the pizza. This really is a hidden gem. It's Friday night so we enjoyed the atmosphere being a little crowded and exciting.

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    Wendy S.

    We're staying with our Aunt and Uncle for a month here in Tierra Verde and wanted to try this place. My husband and I are foodies and love supporting local businesses. Dinner for four included a large pizza, which was HUGE, Greek salad - also huge, and a nice bottle of Chianti. Everything was delicious and perfectly made. The icing on the cake was our server, Peter. He was attentive and funny and we really enjoyed every minute we spent there. This place is a gem!

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    Gigi S.

    Really liked this place suggested to me by friends. Why? Because they make a great gluten free pie and other stuff I don't get to eat a lot. There were gf pasta options but with the smells in play this is where I broke my blasted pizza fast. Sure glad I did it was worth it. I even took some home for later after giving it my best shot! This place is very Italian, so they had great wine too. Pricey because its in a tourist area, but their bruschetta bread looked legit too! Would def chill here again.

    Flo V.

    Visiting our daughter in St Petersburg over Easter weekend. She took us to Tony & Nello's in Tierra Verde. Walking in, the smells were so darn fabulous, we knew the flavors were going to be spot on!! Not a huge restaurant but plenty of space to enjoy yourselves. Nicely decorated with plenty of that Italian feel. Not quite busy yet, so we sat at the bar. Johnny was our Bartender .... Very friendly guy. Asked what we wanted to drink, we weren't sure because we had JUST sat down and looking over the menu. Very, very attentive. Plus he was answering the phones & getting to-go orders lined up. He worked like a Swiss watch. By the time we left, the place quite full of guests and orders were flying out the door. We figured out what we wanted. Pizza !! Found out EVERYTHING was in large portions. We ordered a tossed salad, ($14.95) which was plenty enough to feed 4, easily. I ordered a glass of wine...nice pour by the way, Johnny. Thank you. They delivered some hot bread as well. Delicious !! Then the large pizza arrived, for the three of us..... 1/2 meal lovers & 1/2 Tony's Special. OMG..... it was HUGE !! Loaded with sausage, pepperoni, peppers & black olives. It was certainly full of flavor. Guess we got the NY style because it was very, very thin. Tasty but we would have preferred it with a thicker "chew" on the crust. If they offer a thicker crust... we missed it. We each ate one slice, took the rest of it home and had it for breakfast the next day !! Just as tasty ! Yes, highly recommended. We would go back in a heartbeat !!!

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    Great service. Food is awesome. Portions are HUGE w reasonable prices!! Will be back !!

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    To much for one trust me. Good food and quantity much for one. Hard to find small family restaurant like this. Please support them!

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    We've been coming to this place multiple times and never disappoints. Excellent service & amazing food/portions!

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    Best Italian food in all of Pinellas county. I just wish they served liquor but it's still worth going to regardless!

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