Hands down the worst service I've ever experienced. We sat outside and the waitress was dismissive, rude, and clearly had no interest in doing her job. She rolled her eyes at us, slammed drinks on the table, and acted like we were a burden just for ordering. Completely ruined the meal. If management allows someone this unprofessional to represent them, says a lot about the standards of this place. I wont be back, and I'll be warning everyone I know. I believe her name was Elli read more

We were here a couple of weeks back. Our service was good, and we also really liked the building/atmosphere. Our Caesar salad and my pasta entree were both great. We also had some good drinks. My buddy also enjoyed his mussel dish to be fair. The grouper that my gal ordered on the other hand was criminally bad (I'm not one to whine about dishes). The fish was clearly not even near being fresh (color & flavor). Besides that the glaze on it just tasted like maple syrup (syrup on grouper, really?), just bad. The broccoli was over cooked and the mashers were average at best. read more

The food was amazing. The servings are big. My friend got the pork osso bucco was delicious. My other friend got the chicken Parmesan over spaghetti and it was also delicious. As an appetizer, I got the bacon wrapped shrimp and again it was delicious. I and another hot pizza. They are a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. Great waiters and ambience. read more

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Food excellent, service was also spot on fast at 6 pm. and happy hour specials a pleasant surprise.

Great food and service. My steak was overcooked but they immediately made it right! Nothing better than Bernini's before 7:00!!!

Great place. Food and drinks are excellent. Happy Hour prices amazing. People are fantastic.

Great ambiance. Food and drinks were solid. Great ybor dining spot. Can get crowded early on, so make a reservation.

I finally made it here & I was very pleased with my food...service & my $3 happy hour martini. I will most definitely be back to try some other delicious foods on the menu! read more

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Good Italian food in ybor. Service was quick and very good. Love the historic vibe and style . read more

Had a really wonderful experience here. Came with a large group (around 20) to celebrate the end of our Level 1 Italian lessons at the Italian American club across the street. The staff was incredibly accommodating to our party, rearranging tables, dividing checks, and making sure our orders were in by 7pm so we'd get the happy hour pricing. I got the gnocchi which was pillowy soft but the dish was a touch cold when served, I suspect because several of our party ordered meat dishes that would have taken longer to prepare. Overall I would come back for the service alone. read more

Very nice restaurant. Great food and service. I've been there with different groups 5 times. Always good. The Ybor district has become a little seedy in the down turned economy over the last 3.5 years. Hopefully there are better times ahead for us. read more

We arrived at Bernini's on Saturday night for a late night dinner and we were seated immediately. Shortly after being seated, the owner, Jason stopped by our table to welcome us and our waiter immediately took our appetizer and drink order. The service throughout the evening was great. We ordered the Grouper, Blackened Salmon and the Shrimp & Crab Diablo. Everything was delicious. At the end of our meal, Jason sat down with us to chat and we enjoyed yummy cappuccinos. Afterwards, Johan walked us out and waited with us until our Uber arrived. He literally stopped traffic to ensure we could safely reach our Uber. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, a friendlier staff or better cuisine. We will return! read more

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One of my favorite places. We have been several times and always enjoy going back. I will be bringing 18 of my friends this time

Food comes out quickly and delicious -- Done to perfection -- pastas and pizzas are my absolute favorites. Service is always friendly and professional. Bernini's will take a (15+) large party at the last minute! I started with a party of 4 and an hour before my reservation was able to create a new reservation and accommodate almost 12 additional people. I will say, it mattered that I was there prior to peak hours -- Bernini's happy hour (4-7pm) may be the best one in the county and can be s super calm ambiance right at 4pm, but will become more bustle as 6pm approaches. Even as more people arrived, the chefs still maintained the standard with fast and gourmet plates! Food is freshly made to order, so nothing comes out cold... except for maybe the butter to your bread. Also, never hurts that they have $3 martinis from 11:30am until 7pm... overall, this is my kind of place. read more

They have a fantastic happy hour that you should not miss. Their gilroy pizza is delicious. Salmon is also great choice.

A less than stellar experience. I was dining alone. I was seated near a window against the wall, opposite the bar. It wasn't too crowded but it turned out to be a heavy traffic area. My server, Ian seemed to be more concerned with the traffic coming and going than with my table. He actually clumsily spilled food on me. The food was very surprisingly underwhelming. I had the eggplant rollatini appetizer, my favorite. The marinara was really bland. I also had a pizza. It had really mushy artichokes. I would've thought they would've gotten a little less mushy in the pizza oven. Anyways, you get the idea. I didn't finish my pizza. I just left. I guess everyone has an off night. Hopefully next time will be more like the Bernini that I've enjoyed so much over the years. read more

Bernini - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Food has been consistently good and priced well when you go during happy hour, which extends through the weekend. The inside is attractive but can be loud and the outside has the sights, sounds, and smells of the street (good and bad) so we pick inside/outside just based on the weather. Service this last time was better than normal but can be on the slow side so recommend ordering an extra $3 HH martini when you get the chance and just enjoying the moment. read more

Food and service great..drinks amazing and priced right.would definately recommend .nice people and very good service

This place belongs on kitchen nightmares. The drinks were weak. I think they just waved the bottle of alcohol over the glass. My steak was not cooked the way I wanted it. My potatoes were cold. The only thing nicest thing I can say about it is the watier was good. read more

This place never disappoints! Not gourmet but most absolutely good food, (homey). I loved everything I tried! read more

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Craving Italian???? Bernini in Ybor is the place for you !!!! Darion our waiter was impressive . He shared with us his knowledge of the building and the city . He welcomed us with their $3 martinis and fresh bread . Cocktails were cold and mixed to perfection . We ordered the calamari that came with homemade marinara sauce and a smear of remoulade and lemon aioli . It was crisp outside and tender inside . Delish!!!!! The shrimp orecchiette was amazing , shrimp was tender and it accompanied roasted grape tomatoes and spinach . Penne Sicilia was packed with veal meatballs , plump spicy bits of sausage smothered in red sauce and fluffy ricotta on top . We finished with crème brûlée and super chocolatey cake both made in house . Ambiance upstairs was more private and quiet . First level was a little loud . So when you book your reservation ask to sit upstairs . Another tip - happy our is from 4-7 so get there early for the $3 martinis and half off selected pasta dishes . For sure a must try !!!!! read more

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Good service, terrible food. The staff is nice, friendly, prompt and drinks are fast... But that's really where any and all compliments stop. Happy hour drinks are cheap, but they are either full of sugar or olive brine... Really unenjoyable for my personal taste. The food was definitely the worst part of the experience. I ordered the Gilroy pizza, and it came out in a timely manor, but I would have gladly paid $5 more to wait another 5 minutes for fresh ingredients. Definitely the most bland pizza I have ever had. The crust was unevenly cooked and rubbery in some places, the tomatoes looked to have just been tossed on the pizza as an afterthought , and the chicken was definitely left over from at least the night before as it was dry, jerky like, and as lifeless as the pizza. Though my server was great and attentive, the food here is not worth me returning. read more

Bernini - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The service and food were spectacular! Definitely recommend! A perfect Mother's Day!!!!

My first experience ordering take out via yelp. No extra fees for ordering online. Quick & easy selection, everything is clearly described just like a physical menu. Quick & easy pick up at the restaurant, very friendly staff & my order was ready on time for lunch. I really appreciate the aluminum containers; the food can be directly put in the oven instead of microwaving and instead of me using my own oven safe dishes that I would have to wash later. Fried Calamari: The tentacles are crispier than the rings, so I wish the rings were a touch more crispy. It comes with 3 sauces. I'm not a sauce person so I ate it plain and enjoyed it. The seasoning on the breading is a simple, classic flavor, with salt & pepper. Duck Risotto: This is the reason I ordered from Bernini. The risotto is creamy and cooked perfectly. It is sweet because of the cranberries and balanced with sweet potato. It has thick cut pieces of duck. I was worried that I wouldn't like the cranberries or maple duck. The sweet flavor is strange at first, but it is ultimately tasty and I'm glad they offer something so different than basic risotto. Tiramisu: I wish the espresso flavor was stronger. As a regular cake, I would love this because the cream and soaked cookies (cake) were good. However, with tiramisu I'm used to an obvious coffee/espresso flavor that is as the main focus. The espresso in this cake was very subtle and the cream was the main flavor that you focus on. read more

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Always reliable food and friendly service. Can get quite noisy when full. We usually stop here after an airport run, and take out of towners often. Sometimes the kitchen can be slow. Rare half price entrees and $3 martinis are offered during happy hour. read more

I was really impressed with the food at this place. The food was fresh and it was well priced. I will also say that our server was fantastic and did a great job of being on time. I really like the ambience of this place. read more

This is one of my favorite lunch spots off of seventh Avenue in Ybor city. Sat outside and enjoyed the sunshine. Excellent service. Arugula and pear salad with salmon made perfectly. Great martini options also. read more

Bernini - Delicious arugula and pear salad with salmon. Great martini options also. - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

An excellent Italian restaurant in Ybor. The decor fits the vibe and the servers hit the mark! The Grouper was fantastic and I want to learn how the chef prepared this dish to my wife at home. Hands down the best I've ever had! My son enjoyed the tasty veal Lasagna. When return the Tampa, Bernini is on the short list. read more

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Surprised to get same day reservation. The website description made it sound amazing. Pastas, entree's and some drinks were half price and I'm really glad because had I paid full price I would have been angry. The pasta had gristly meat and the fish was barely existent with cold potatoes and veggies. Would not recommend. We asked for a table upstairs because it was so loud downstairs and it felt like sitting on an airplane - rumbling vibrations throughout the meal. read more

Great little spot! Our server James did an amazing job. Food was really good and came out pretty quickly! Warm bread and butter to start. Awesome specials with $3 martinis and 1/2 off entrees! Personally, I thought the espresso martini was too sweet. I just ordered an extra espresso shot to make it more bitter ! read more

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We have been to Bernini a few times. Always excellent service and very good food. We will definitely be back.

This is my second visit and first review. On my initial visit a friend and I shared a pizza and caprese salad and they were just okay. The bartender was friendly and I had heard good things so I figured I would try this place again. Some friends flew into town and I invited them here. Ybor is a great place to explore. From 4-7 Stoli Martinis and Entrees/Pasta dishes are half off so we were all excited. I ordered the Salmon, my friends Beef Ragu and Carbonara. The Salmon was pretty good with a crispy blackened top and served on a bed of vegetables. The vegatables were very saucy ( not hot) and the dish was just missing something. Risotto or rice or wilted spinach. Something. I tried the Ragu and it was also average. I didnt like the sauce and it wasnt very warm. The Carbonara was hot and I liked the bite I had. Overall the other meals were not hot enough, my friends did not take their leftovers and I was disappointed. We all agreed it was just okay. If the Salmon had been full price $26.00 I would have sent it back. On a positive note. $3.00 Martinis were great and they have a variety and the bread they served is spiced with rosemary and red pepper flakes. If I go back it will only be for the drinks, friendly staff and atmosphere read more

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Ordered: Tortellini Carbonara and Shrimp Florentine Risotto The restaurant closes at 10 pm we arrived at 9:30 pm. Coming in from the bustle of 7th street, I was taken back by the charm and romantic feel presented. If you look closely the walls are themselves a work of art. We were promptly seated and our waitress Sheri took our drink order and brought bread. Throughout the meal she was amazing never once did I feel as If I needed to rush. Note! Take one bite of the bread and leave it alone! Don't get full on it trust me, you need to leave space for your meal. Considering it was already late we were quickly served. The food I tell you was amazingly delicious. I could taste the fresh flavors in every bite especially the shrimp. The risotto was well done, it had a creamy consistency, not dry instead thick and chewable. Lovveed the house-made Italian sausage in the tortellini carbonara, defiantly worth trying. Point to note Although no one sat next to us, the tables are extremely close. This was a great birthday dinner in Tampa, I can't wait to return. 4.5 STAR I declined to give a 5 star as there was some miscommunication in the kitchen and the incorrect order was brought to our table by a different waitress. When our waitress realized she was not happy and we observe the staff being rowdy in the restaurant. I found that very distasteful as it should have been handled behind closed doors. read more

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Old world charm with the feeling of Europe. Great menu and deltoid. Can't beat the half price entrees till 7:00 and the $3 martini menu. It's a definite must! read more

The food is always delicious here! Friend ordered the duck again and I got the filet and they were delicious. We lso did a calamari appetizer and they were perfect. Emily and Hannah's service was attentive and excellent! Amazing dinner! read more

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It's been quite some time since I've been to Bernini. The ambiance and service are still great but the food has gone downhill. The grouper meal was quite possibly the worst I have ever had. It was void of any flavor, including the mashed potatoes. I tried someone else's dish and same thing - no flavor at all. It's a shame because Bernini has been a staple of Ybor for so long. I would recommend looking elsewhere. read more

Just the restroom needs some work ,it needs to be bigger in sizes , everything else is good

Can't beat the Caprese or $3 Martinis! Will be back to more from the menu. Such a cool spot read more

Bernini - Baratta Caprese Salad - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I always love this place! Foods consistent, service is really friendly and good. $3 martinis and half prices entrees at happy hour and all day Sunday is insane! read more

Pretty solid stuff! Their happy hour deal is from like 4-7pm weekdays or something crazy, and it is half off all entrees. They also have like 3 dollar skyyy vodka martinis. The food was super good and the 2 different types of martinis we got were really good too. I would come back absolutely to try some of the other entree options. We got the shrimp risotto, the crispy duck and lastly the ravioli (not pictured). All came out tasting great. But the best in my opinion was the risotto !!! read more

Bernini - Shrimp Florentine Risotto - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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