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What a gem! Visited the place with friends a few days ago and had top notch service. Food was exceptional. Ambiance is low key and charming. I believe the owner came out and gave me and my friends red roses. So cute!
This is one of the most difficult reviews I've written as I'm torn between love it, hate it or liked it. I'll go with liked at this point. If location means anything to you this place has not got it. Corner of two busy intersections sharing a difficult to maneuver parking lot with a drive through coffee shack is somewhat challenging. Good news the coffee shack is closed when the dinner service goes on. From the outside it's not much to look at but stepping inside you're transformed into a somewhat elegant restaurant. Staff is attentive and well versed in the menu selection and specials. Wine list is good but they did push us to order the bottle as a better choice and we were able to take the remains home with us so no waste. Menu selection is limited so hopefully they will have what you want. The Gorgonzola bruschetta was of not your typical you'd think of. 4 slices of hard toast with a Gorgonzola glaze over it. Not fresh tomato over it as normal bruschetta would have. The eggplant parmigiana with pasta was done well no issues there and they did alter the dish and remove the spinach. The Seafood Ravioli special was somewhat disappointing and expensive for the actual dish. Covered in a "heavy" cream sauce it was almost tasteless and the seafood was again for the price somewhat lacking. 2 tiny clams, 2 food sized mussels, 2 small scallops and 3 medium shrimp accompanied the dish. At $45.95 I might have expected a better or more selection and the lobster ravioli was ok but again tasteless under the heavy cream. We passed on dessert and coffee and moved on. Satisfied with the service, the atmosphere inside is high class and charming and the sevice good. Maybe other dishes next trip and navigation of the parking lot next time for easier in and out.
Vino e Pasta truly feels like home. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and welcoming. Service is wonderful from start to finish, capped off with roses for all the ladies at the end, which is such a thoughtful touch. And the food deserves its own moment. With endless pasta combinations to choose from, it is hard to go wrong, but the angel hair carbonara was insanely good and a must order. The live guitar singer adds an extra layer of charm that makes the whole experience feel special. Absolutely love this spot!
This is an amazing place, first time here. We went as a family to celebrate my daughter's birthday and everything was delicious very Italian taste from the appetizers to the drinks to the entree. The minute you walk in the service was exceptional. They treat you like you're the only in the restaurant. The ambiance is amazing and romantic too. They even have a piano player, we went on a Friday evening so I would check if he is only there in the weekends. Also, I would recommend reservations, the place is not so big. Plenty of parking on the side of the place but not for too many cars. I would recommend this restaurant 5 stars from me.... I will be back!!! Thank you for your service!!
Went there on a busy Friday night without a reservation and was pleasantly surprised that there was only a short wait for a table. Everything we ordered was super fresh. They even had a live violinist which was a very nice touch. The only thing is since the place is on the smaller size it was loud in there and it was hard to hear the waitstaff at times.
Well, heck that was really good. I had the pink pasta Bolognese and the wife had the eggplant while my daughter had the chicken Parm all were fantastic. The opening salad was really good and the wine that they serve served as house wine was fantastic. We will be back here.
After months of living across from Vino E Pasta, we decided to stop by for dinner last night. It was a little busy but we were able to get a table right away. We started with a couple of appetizers, a Burrata salad, which I believe was a special, and a Pasta Fagioli soup. Both appetizers were delicious, I recommend the Pasta Fagioli soup! Can't wait to have it again. For our entrees, we got a Fettuccini Carbonara and a Lasagna. OMG! Both dishes were amazing. But the Lasagna was out of this world. It's a must try! They had live music, great vibes, and everyone was very attentive. I forgot the servers name but he was great. Only bad thing is the didn't have Peroni or Stella, but the beer the server recommended wasn't too bad. We can't wait to go back and try their other menu items.
This place is amazing!! For starters, the service you receive makes this spot stand out amongst the other restaurants. Our server Juan was attentive and personable. The restaurant itself is cozy and decorated perfectly. Everything we had to eat was exquisite, they have the best lasagna (20 year old family recipe) and chocolate mousse! To top everything off, their prices are very fair in comparison to other restaurants in the area. This place is a hidden gem!!!
Welcome to VINO E PASTA. It is literally a small place from the outside, but when you open the door and step in you will find that you have gone to a place you did not expect. It looks as if you have taken a step back into Italy and entered a small and friendly place that will get you through the evening. And, as you spend the time there you realize it is good you have the reservation beforehand. Otherwise you will be standing outside and hope that a spot becomes available for you. A WAY TO MEET AND GREET. If you are there for a gathering of friends or family, it is important that you first get to the table and sit down to start talking. The team comes around and hands out the menu to start. Naturally the first thing to do is to consider a cocktail, a beverage, or being Italian, maybe a bottle of wine. They will hand you the wine menu to consider. There is a good variety to choose from. Including a selection of wines from Italy. And that is ideal when you are in an Italian restaurant. Here are wines to review and consider and to discuss with those who might enjoy a glass during the conversations. Taking our time we agreed on having a Ruffino Chianti Classico, 2019. The waiter took the order and we waited. In the meantime we could talk and look at the menu for dinner. Naturally, being Italian, we had to start with appetizers. That is only natural. Appetizers are next. We had placed that order first before selecting what we would have for dinner. First selected was the Fried Calamari and Zucchini. This was warm and slightly breaded as expected. We all tried it. With the first bite we could tell it was fresh. The calamari was caught that day and tasted as it should. Fresh, flavorful and tender. Not over cooked or hard. It was ideal to try. As for the zucchini, which is an interesting combination, that too was fresh and tender. The flavor was not over seasoned. It was as to be expected as if it was the flower of a zucchini. And that is rare to have in many places. Next up was the Eggplant Rollatini. As an appetizer this was not something you expect. You receive several "rolls" which we then sliced so we could all have a try. The sauce was fresh on top. The eggplant was tender and just right. It was stuffed with some meat and seasoning as required. Once the appetizers had arrived we did place our main order. Once more, being from an Italian family we ordered the same way we ate. You just keep eating and talking. First out was the Melanzana Parmigiana ali Hugotine. This was freshly sliced eggplant with melted mozzarella. The top was mixed with fresh spinach which was an interesting touch. This was all marinated in a light marinara sauce. Next came the Lasagnas. These were large slices of a favorite. The freshly made pasta was layers of meat and cheese and sauce and more. Naturally this was topped with a heavy sauce that was richer than a marinara sauce. It too seemed to have a mixture of cheese blended into it. It was not expected to be like this. Fettuccine Carbonara came next. This is not a typical dish in many establishments. But here it was available, and we knew we had to try. This dish is made by cooking bacon, shallots, onion, and garlic, then tossing it with fettuccine pasta and a creamy sauce.The bacon was thick and cut into cube slices. The garlic was light but tasty. The sauce was thick and creamy. You could almost use a spoon to pick up the sauce itself. The we had the fish starting with Snapper Champagne. It was a fresh filet of snapper just caught. It was sauteed in a light and creamy champagne sauce. This was with clam juice and white wine. It was then topped with crabmeat granita. We also had homemade Seafood Raviolis that were filled with shrimp and lobster, then topped with a creamy lobster style seafood sauce. It was arranged with shrimps and muscles. The heavy sauce made you take your time to enjoy each one and you tried each piece of seafood individually. It was different. Dessert was typical. Tiramisu, and on the opposite, we had Oreo Cake. Total piece of chocolate for all who might like chocolate. Finally a Limoncello Cake. It is made with fluffy sponge cake layers, brushed with a limoncello syrup, filled with a thin layer of lemon curd and frosted with a decadent mascarpone and cream cheese frosting. It was also topped with a bit of pecan for an extra touch of taste. The food selection is good and has a good choice to select from. It is not over abundant. The selection is fine and diverse. The prices are reasonable (and sometimes higher than expected, including the wine selection). The dish is plentiful. The sauce is good although, this too, is a bit heavier than expected in other locations or even when in Rome. You can use a spoon to finish it off, or maybe a loaf of bread will help. It is your choice after all. The flavor is good, the right amount of spice and taste. It is all fresh and warm. Ciao / Chow.
Fabulous place to eat an authentic Italian pasta ! The taste was amazing , and the services did not disappoint. For sure , will return to enjoy another delicious meal .
I've been on the hunt for the best Italian food in Tampa Bay....vino e pasta scored pretty high on my list. The food is very good, but the service was impeccable. The service really took this place over the top. I really appreciated the attention to detail, and the whole experience felt special from start to end! I had the special seafood ravioli dish, and my partner had the chicken parm. My only complaint was the portion sizes were small and the chicken parm wasn't breaded, but that might just be my American showing... Anyways, I really recommend this place for a special, intimate Italian experience. I felt like I was transported to a little gem of a spot in Italy.
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We had a beautiful dinner last night! My mother and I went since my mother had met the owner before and told me it was a beautiful Italian place, she wasn't lying. From the moment we arrived we were treated so well, so kind and we felt so welcome. Our waitress Shelley, I hope I'm spelling her name correct, was so kind, helped me pick a wonderful pasta dish, that was honestly so flavorful! We had the eggplant appetizer, that she also recommended. We had gentlemen coming to us making sure we had refills, cheese, and that everything was clean. Honestly this is just the best treatment I've had in a restaurant, to include the high-end ones! And for the cherry on top! They bagged our leftovers, and gave us roses upon our departure... omg such a nice experience! read more
7 years ago
Would like to give this place 4.5 stars because it's right in there. The family run business is a nice and you can feel it in the waiters and owners working to help each other and serve your table. The older gentleman (probably the owner) was very nice and was very personable and attentive to our table. Our party of 4 had the salad and limoncello seafood salad as an appetizer which were really good. We also had the breaded fish specials with shrimp, a veal plate and I had the clams and mussels over linguine that was fabulous. I asked for my marinara to be a little spicy and it was perfect with just the right amount of heat and garlic. The place was just the right size, Not too big of a building and not too small. The atmosphere was great. read more
9 years ago
I'm just not sure what to make of Vino E Pasta. The building does not have an identifiable parking lot - so it feels like you're parking 'illegally' in the shopping center's lot. We arrived to a nearly empty restaurant and were asked if we had reservations. I responded 'no'. They said there might be a table (hell, there were at least 12 tables that remained empty all night while we ate). The menu offers a decent variety of classic and house specialities. We enjoyed the warm bread and pesto while waiting for the food to arrive. The entrees were very ordinary in appearance and presentation. The flavor was good - but not overly fresh. The interior of the restaurant had some green patches of fresh concert on the walls - as if the building is in construction or renovations during the off hours. When the check came, I was surprised to see the 'included' soup (as the waiter had stated) was in fact an add on. Overall my take away is that this place did not warrant the pretentious disposition of the host and servers nor did the entrees command the menu prices for the entrées. It was good for a visit, but I do not plan to return. read more
Absolutely blown away with our experience last night! It was our first time coming to Vino E Pasta, and thank goodness we had a reservation! When we walked in just before 7pm, the place was PACKED. This small unassuming restaurant is clearly a local favorite. The owner greeted us in a very warm and authentic Italian was, and took us to our table. We started the evening with a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon, which was very reasonable in price. Most restaurants kill you with the price of alcohol, a bottle of wine here was about $35, off to a great start! Then we ordered the Mussels & Clams in red sauce and the Bruschetta with tomato, basil and olive oil. Both were delicious, the bruschetta bread was cooked just the way I like it, not too crunchy. The mussels and clams were amazing and the sauce was pretty good. For entrees we ordered Pollo Marsala e Pasta, and Veal Saltimbocca e Pasta. Both were great serving sizes, and came out piping hot! The Marsala was so delicious and the mushrooms were sautéed to perfection. The Veal Saltimbocca was divine! So incredibly tender and covered in mozzarella, absolutely delicious. The pasta with both was great as well. As we were eating dinner one of the servers in the restaurant started to sing in Italian. We were happily surprised, I guess it was dinner AND a show. He had an INCREDIBLE deep, rich, baritone vibrato, and he was actually singing our Nonna's favorite song! My partner got so giddy he started signing along! The music filled the restaurant and made every table join in. All the sudden there was piano music too! I didn't even realize the restaurant had a piano! During the performance we realized that 2 tables over, a gentlemen was preparing to propose to his girlfriend. It was a magical evening filled with amazing food, amazing music, and love that brought us all together. To top off the evening we ordered the limoncello and Oreo cheesecakes and cappuccinos for the table. Both cheesecakes were so light, fluffy and creamy I could have eaten 8! So amazing. The cappuccinos were great too and came with beautiful presentation. Overall and absolutely AMAZING evening. Definitely recommend but make sure you plan Ahead! read more
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Wow. This place was probably one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. The experience was unreal. Our waiter Dario was absolutely incredible. Such a gentleman and an outstanding waiter. The owners here also were so personable and wonderful to be around. What an amazing family that owns this place. This is a MUST if you are even remotely in the area. I very rarely leave reviews but this place was truly great and I want others to experience it!! (Definitely book a reservation to make sure you don't have to wait!) read more
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Excellent service and atmosphere! Can't say enough nice things about our experience here. The food was delicious and everything was very intimate and old school. Highly recommend for a large group like a birthday or just a date night. There was a pianist and a guy serenading the room! Will definitely be back :) read more
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We have lived in South Tampa for 7 yrs. now. Never been to Vino E Pasta - family likes chain restaurants, live sports ... Why haven't we tried this place before! Food was amazing, Serve was spot on! True Italian culture! It was our first year wedding anniversary and the owners made it very special for us. Treated us to a delicious dessert! Will definitely return for another great meal! read more
4 years ago
The owner, Luigi, greeted us at the door with a smile and made us feel at home! You can tell he takes true pride in his restaurant. Our server was the owners son and made it a true experience. Loved the piano music paired with the best Italian food I've ever had. We will be back next month on Buisness and can't wait to come back. I got Cannelloni Chicken and my husband got the Seafood special. We got the cannolis and they were fantastic!!!! Family operation here and we will be back!! read more
5 years ago
Coming back from St Pete last weekend, we passed this small unassuming cute building. I only caught a glimpse of it, I didn't even see the name but knew it was an Italian restaurant. I immediately looked on Yelp to see what restaurants were near by. It was Vino E Pasta! I immediately made reservations for date night and OMG I am so glad I did. You would not imagine the most amazing food and atmosphere pouring out of this cute small building set in an unassuming location (literally in the same small parking lot is a drive through Açaí bowl place). It is the true definition of old school Italian (in my opinion). We found out it has actually been in business for 18 years and is family owned by Luigi and Mabel Zamora Bulla. We had the pleasure of speaking with Luigi who is always checking on every table. They have a live music and the waiter even belts out a few Italian classics (amazing voice). And every lady gets a red rose after dinner We can not wait to go back to try more of their amazing food! read more
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What a gem. Candle light, beautiful wine, music typical of an Italian cafe, and a well managed staff come together to provide a perfect experience for a date or business dinner. It is an intimate space, and though it was not crowded during my visit, might suggest a reservation. The veal saltimbocca with a side of pasta was recommended to me by the waiter. Service was quick and the food was delicious. If you do go to Vino e Pasta, I highly recommend the tiramisu for desert. read more
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Found our new favorite local spot! Recently moved to the area from the Philadelphia area, where Italian food is life. We were so worried that we wouldn't find good Italian when we moved to Tampa that our last week in PA, my husband and I went out to Italian almost every night. The food at Vino E Pasta is great and the owner is amazing, very hospitable. Reasonably priced and a Super Tuscan that my husband loves. I really enjoyed my limoncello cake for dessert. We'll definitely be back, very often. I'm sure we will take all of visitors here as well. read more
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We decided to try this cute little place Friday night. We were blown away. The safety features taken were amazing. We were greeted with hand sanitizer and had our temperatures taken at the door. Additionally, they used a black light on every menu they handed out. In a time that we live in right now, it was much appreciated. They also socially distanced each table. Now, onto the food and wine which were both amazing. Between the service and the food, it is so worth the money. This place is so well kept up and quaint. There was a live pianist there as well. I can't say enough amazing things about this place. We will definitely be back! read more
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3603 W Gandy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33611
Interbay
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Portions are definitely shareable & they will split the plate! I recommend splitting a salad, an appetizer and then splitting a dish. Then you'll have a three course meal at a reasonable price! The wine is also very affordable!
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