THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Cafe Italia Ristorante
Cuisine:
Italian
An interior reminiscent of an Italian square makes this one of Tampa's most romantic restaurants.
Openings: Dinner Mon.-Sat.
Features
- Valet parking
- Dress code: Nice casual
- Entertainment: Entertainment Thurs.-Sat.
- Full bar
- Private room(s)
- Reservations suggested
- Romantic setting
THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Cafe Italia Ristorante Restaurant Review:
Café Italia's high ceilings, tall arches, ceiling fans and fountain are reminiscent of an Italian square. A menu highlight is veal Raffaello, veal slices sautéed in brandy cream sauce with mushrooms and asparagus. The 14-ounce veal chop, broiled in white wine, olive oil and rosemary, is a close second. Pastas are also popular, especially the tortellini stuffed with ground veal, sautéed in cream sauce with mushrooms and a touch of truffle oil. The other pasta favorite is linguine with clams, mussels, scallops and shrimp in a garlic, olive oil and white wine sauce. There are also a few fresh fish specials nightly, often a Dover sole filleted tableside. For dessert, be sure to ask for another tableside-prepared favorite---bananas Foster.
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