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Looking for a hearty dinner for tonight? Italian restaurants in St. Pete are a great option! There are so many different yummy options, no matter what you craving. Whether it’s traditional dishes or modernized Italian flavors, there are multiple Italian restaurants in St. Pete for you!
Check out our master guide on the best Italian restaurants in St. Pete below and let us know which is your favorite!
? Bella Brava
Located on Beach Drive, Bella Brava is the perfect place to relax and hang out with an amazing meal. Serving up “New World” Italian food, Bella Brava modeled their dishes after Tuscan flavors while inspired by the urban lifestyle in the St. Pete area.
We love the ambiance at Bella Brava – upscale decorations but with a casual feel, welcoming all patrons through their doors. Have an intimate dinner indoor with no pressure to rush out or enjoy a glass of wine in their outdoor dining area, with a cool street view.
Our favorite at Bella Brava is their fresh tomato bruschetta, full of herbs and flavor. You can’t miss out on their wood fired pizza as well! Topped with flavorful ingredients like shallots and baked to a perfect crisp, Bella Brava will put any chain pizza restaurant to shame.
Hours
Sunday | 11:30AM–9:30PM
Monday – Thursday | 11:30AM–10PM
Friday – Saturday | 11:30AM–11PM
Location
? 204 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
If you are looking for a spot to drink and hang out with friends while enjoying Italian snacks, then you need to visit Annata Wine Bar. This may become your next favorite dinner destination! Annata Wine Bar is a chic restaurant, serving over 30 wines by the glass and endless options for charcuterie and Italian small plates.
By using Tampa Bay farms and suppliers, Annata integrates fresh ingredients into the finest details. We recommend visiting this spot with friends and sharing a bunch of small plates so you can try out all of their creations! From a huge selection of artisan cheeses for charcuterie to yummy gnocchi and charred octopus, there will be something new for everyone to try!
Hours
Sunday – Thursday | 4–10PM
Friday – Saturday | 4–11PM
Location
? 300 Beach Dr NE #128, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Looking for a classy and fine dining experience for your Italian craving? Gratzzi Italian Grille is the upscale neighborhood destination you’ve been waiting on. This white tablecloth bar and restaurant serves rich Italian classics in grandiose ways. You’ll have your pick of savory pastas, huge steaks, and the most decadent seafood creations.
Located in Downtown St. Pete, Gratzzi claims to serve each customer as if they were guests entering their own home. We wish we had the chance to eat these decadent dishes at home! With their top notch service, chefs serve yummy dishes like Pesto Parmesan Risotto, Shrimp Arrabbiata, and Wild Boar Ossobucco. They also have amazing pizzas that you can share as appetizers, or to bring home as a midnight snack!
Hours
Daily | 4–9PM
Location
? 211 2nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
If you’re looking for a contemporary meal instead of the Italian classics, then Il Ritorno is the place for you! With industrial decor and a rustic inspired menu, we love Il Ritorno’s spin on Italian food! Executive Chef David Benstock is super creative with their menu, introducing new flavor combinations to rustic Italian food. You’ll want to visit Il Ritorno multiple times, as their menu changes daily! We love that no visit is exactly the same, but you’ll get elegant dishes every single time.
Upon being seated, you’ll find that there are many delicious a la carte dishes to choose from – like Short Rib Mezzaluna and Lemon Basil Agnolotti. But we recommend letting the experts choose for you! Check out the Chef’s 5-Course Tasting meal or the 5-Course Wine Pairing deal! You’ll get to experience more dishes and they’re chosen by the chef himself, so you know that you won’t be making any mistakes in ordering.
Hours
Sunday – Thursday | 5–9:30PM
Friday – Saturday | 5–10:30PM
Location
? 449 Central Ave N #101st, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
? Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Bavaro’s Pizza is a local chain, loved by locals all around Tampa Bay. Specializing in Neapolitan recipes, Bavaro’s stays true to Italian tradition in their recipes and shines a light on their fresh ingredients. Using wood fired brick ovens, 100 year old yeast culture for their pizza dough, and generational recipes, Bavaro’s has a huge dedication to their quality of food.
We recommend trying their amazingly cheese Penne Alla Vodka! Bavaro’s has perfected their sauces, you’ve never had a vodka sauce as tasty as they’ve created. With their tasty dishes and cozy Italian atmosphere, you’re set for an intimate and quality dinner.
Hours
Sunday | 5–9PM
Monday – Thursday | 12–9PM
Friday | 12–10PM
Saturday | 5–10PM
Location
? 514 N Franklin St #101, Tampa, FL 33602
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