The food is good, baked ziti's meat sauce is bland and doesn't taste good. The fries are good, calamari is good. I think it's a good restaurant in the heart of Ybor City, but the service is fast. The environment of the location is terrible, each corner has someone smoking weed or something. Seating is fine, waiters are nice, overall I recommend this. read more

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We weren't in the mood for a full dinner, but we're lucky enough to have Katelin as our server. She gave us some great recommendations, and the mussels with blue cheese sauce and eggplant rollatini were absolutely delicious, topped off with a glass of cote du Rhône and a Perroni. It was a perfect to end our night. We'll definitely be back for dinner next time! Very special neighborhood gem! read more

I went to this restaurant because the lady at the hotel recommended it. It was a short walk too so that worked out. I had the sausage appetizer with marinara. This was very good! For dinner I had the chicken parm. This was also very good and a good size portion. My friend had the veal chop, which he said was delicious. We both had dessert. I had the tiramisu and he had the flourless chocolate cake. The tiramisu was delicious. The chocolate cake is very thick like fudge and had a bitter dark chocolate flavor. I personally didn't like it but he enjoyed it. The prices are a little high but after spending a week eating in tampa, this seems to be about the norm lol. Our bill was almost $200 after tip. read more

Bernini - Chicken parm and veal chop - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Food and service always great always enjoy the ambiance at Bernini's. We ride the trolley from downtown Tampa and make a night of it.

I sat at the bar since I was by myself. I was recommended to order the salmon. Delicious! They serve the lemon cream sauce on the side, so you can dip as much or as little as you like. The salmon is on top a bed of wilted spinach and vegetables. The ceiling here is truly eye catching with its sky blue outlined in white and gold crown molding. read more

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Smack dab in Ybor City on E Seventh St, Bernini's is another class restaurant to add to your list of go to restaurants. They have a diverse menu, the food is well prepared, service is very good, and they accommodate those with issues like gluten and dairy intolerances. Kudos to our server, Summer, who was well versed with menu and provided an excellent experience. The outside isn't much to look at, but inside is very nice. We will definitely becoming back. read more

I was able to park right on the side so that was great. the food was good as always. great service too. read more

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This place is amazing. We went for dinner, the restaurant was packed and we didn't have reservations but the host greeted us promptly and found a table for us. Awesome architecture and even more awesome is the story since this place used to be a bank. Our server Daren was so friendly. I work in the hospitality industry and is amazing to see people that are passionate about their jobs. Daren was the epitome of exceeding expectations for service. He was very attentive but not overbearing. Made great wine recommendations, talked about the history of the restaurant and gave us great tips about what to do next since it was our first time visiting Ybor City. The food was delicious, good portions and flavors. We ordered chicken parm and fettuccine bolognese and we couldn't stop eating until finished. Overall really good experience. We will definitely be back! read more

Never disappoints! From the veal lasagna to the veal chop to the crispy roasted duck I've never had a bad meal at Berninis

Best deal on brunch. Good drinks good food great atmosphere at a good price. My family and I visit often.

This place is my absolute favorite, I always go at least once when I come back to Ybor City! From the steak to the ravioli to the martinis. Absolute great service, food, and drinks! Atmosphere and history is great as well. read more

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Four of us had an early dinner, goal to enjoy half price entrees and pastas. Martinis were only $3.00 but were small. Eggplant appetizer and pear arugula salad were delicious. Two crispy duck entrees were also delicious and are highly recommended. One had the veal chop recommended by server and it was so tough it couldn't be cut or eaten. Server gladly replaced it with a duck, but it did take away from the meal. Too full for dessert. Bill around $100 per couple with 1 drink each plus tip. read more

It's been over a decade that I've wanted to try happy hour here. Back in the day they used to have $2 finlandia martinis. It has since changed to $3 and it's not quite the same as finlandia but it's decent enough. The martinis weren't very good but for $3 it was perfectly fine. What's also crazy about this happy hour is that the entrees are half price. We had a $40 awesome osso buco dish for only $20. My husband and I split it because we had other plans the rest of the night but I was dying to try it here. I was definitely so pleased and so happy we are finally able to get here! Definitely come for the drinks and for the food. You cannot beat the prices on the quality. read more

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Food was great! The building itself is full of history. GREAT SERVICE. This is the best restaurant in Ybor.

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside is very nice. It is clean, neat and upscale. Our server, Summer, was very knowledgeable about the menu and very helpful with accommodating my wife's gluten and dairy intolerances. The food was excellent and presentation was very nice. We will definitely be returning to Bernini's on our next visit to Ybor City. read more

Bernini's is a wonderful restaurant. The people are warm and friendly. The service is great, and the food is excellent. My wife and I went there with 12 Seasoned Foodies(TM) and had a wonderful time! My wife and I both had the Seafood fra Diablo. WOW! Not only was the Seafood and the Pasta cooked spot on, but the "heat" was just right, spicy enough for me yet easily tolerated by my wife who has GERDS. Three of our foodies feasted on the Pork Osso Bucho, which looked and from the empty plates must have tasted amazing. Our friends usually take home about half a meal for later. Not this time. Just empty plates. The Tortelloni Carbonara makes my mouth water just thinking about it. The basil and sweet peas give it a green appearance that would make St. Patrick wish he were Italian. We had a wonderful time. For our convenience the server calculated a nice tip, but the form had a space to add more for those who felt she hadn't been generous enough. We highly recommend Bernini's in Ta read more

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Best Italian food in Tampa. Amazing atmosphere in outstanding service. My go to restaurant for family celebrations and to entertain clients. read more

Food is always great, tasty, great service. In my opinion best Italian restaurant in town. Go Lightning

So this was my first time at Bernini and I enjoyed the meal. First off it was happy hour so 3 dollar martinis and half off entrees kinda can't beat that. We both got the filet and it was seasoned well. One the cook was a little off but still tasty. I opted to swap the mashed for the truffle risotto and I was not disappointed as the mashed was average at best. Everything else was tasty and seasoned well. The butter cake that was made by the owners mom was really tasty and boozy. Over all the atmosphere was relaxed but nice enough for a date night. The service was decent. Not the best not the worst. I would definitely come back. read more

Bernini is an icon in Tampa. The historic setting creates an elegant ambiance. We had a party of 6 to celebrate a birthday. Our appetizers, calamari and bruschetta, came out quickly. We thoroughly enjoyed them! Our entrees arrived soon after. Two had chicken parm, two had steak, one had grouper & one had ravioli. Every one of our dishes was exceptional! The portion size was en pointe. Our server was pleasant and attentive, even sharing a story about a ghost on the 3rd floor. Entrees are half price before 7, so our bill was quite reasonable. Bernini is one of our Ybor faves. read more

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If you're looking for a good happy hour please, this is your spot. They do 50% off Pasta & Entrées from 4:00-7:00pm daily! This is one of my go to restaurants in Ybor. Their martinis are delicious. I usually go for their cucumber gimlet. The service is always great and quick despite how busy this place gets. They also have TVs by the bar downstairs and they always have good music. There's inside and outside seating. There's also a second floor with another bar as well. The last time I was there I ordered the shrimp scampi. It tasted good, but I'm not a fan of the asparagus pieces. Overall Bernini's is a must go if you're ever in Ybor. read more

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Amazing happy hour. Can't beat the price. Food always top notch. Gets really busy around 7pm with everyone trying to get their discounted orders in read more

First time coming to Bernini's with my friends, celebrating finishing our first year of medical school. We had a large party and our waiter, Wes, was beyond attentive, friendly and accommodating. He handled our slightly drunken multiple martini requests with ease and so many smiles. The $3 martinis are probably the best deal I've seen in all of Tampa. Highly recommend the espresso and the cucumber martini. Pastas are also 50% off until 7pm!!! I got the carbonara based on Wes's recommendation, and was absolutely blown away. The mix of the salty sausage, sweet peas, creamy tortellini and Alfredo sauce was perfect. Best pasta I've had so far in Tampa. I'm definitely coming back soon and recommend everyone check out this great find in Ybor! read more

Bernini - Tortelloni Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Bernninis is my favorite place in Ybor and Tampa ! Been a patron for over 15 years and have my birthday dinner here every year with my 2 best friends ! Never disappoints!! Highly recommend!! read more

Very good roasted duck. The potatoes were buttery and creamy. $3 martinis during happy hour are a can't miss read more

Bernini - Roasted duck at Bernini - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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An awesome happy hour! Three dollar martinis and half price on entrées. You really can't beat it ! Great food and good service

We had a spontaneous date night and chose head to Ybor and try something new. We saw this place and got a seat without a reservation. We took a table upstairs and after a few moments our server introduced himself and took our drink order. The drinks came from the bar at (what I would call) record speed and were very tasty. We ordered the Oysters Ybor for an appetizer and two pasta dishes. The oysters were delicious and our server timed the delivery of our main meal perfectly. I had the Shrimp and Crab Pasta Diablo and my wife had the Shrimp Florentine Risotto. Everything was delicious the atmosphere was great and our sever gave the right amount of attention to our table. I would definitely eat here again. read more

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I love this restaurant especially the three dollar martinis from 4 to 7 PM and 50% off the entrées during happy hour time. Make sure you schedule an appointment. Food is absolutely excellent especially loved the Andre's Bistecca and the blue cheese muscles. read more

Food is amazing. Ordered the 17th St salad, veal lasagna and fettuccine bolognese. Fresh baked focaccia and garlic butter was served as well. Our server was great too. Loved the paintings on the walls too. Sadly, the staff was short handed but the manager in his tight shirt did not help the server out except slice bread. Come here for the food and service. Ignore the selfish manager. PS Came in at 2:30pm on a Sunday and martinis are $3. read more

Bernini - Veal Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Great food, awesome ambiance and outstanding service. Bernini never disappoints always a favorite!

My wife and I are regulars at Bernini. We love their Happy Hour; it has in my view, the best value in Ybor City! The food, attention, and service are exceptional. They are consistently good, no matter what time of the day you visit. Bernini is in the must list of restaurants to bring family and friends from out of town. The menu is simple, not over crowded with choices, yet the variety covers all eating habits, including Vegetarian. I guess by now we have tried almost everything on their menu but there are some choices worth highlighting. Appetizers: Calamari is always fresh, crispy and tender. The sausage appetizer is also great! Love the sauce! Salads: We loved the Anti-Pasta salad they use to have. It was a plate perfect for sharing! Bring it back! The Burrata Cheese Caprese salad is also one of our favorites! Mains: My personal favorite is the Osso Bucco! Huge portion of tender pork shanks in a delicious sauce. Even I cant finish it! My second favorite is the Crispy Duck although the Shrimp Rissotto is not far behind! Did I mentioned the pizzas? They are all great! Crispy crust and amazing sauce! Bernini of Ybor is absolutely a must stop while in the area. Stop by! read more

Bernini - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

My wife and I headed to Bernini Thursday night to meet some friends for dinner and happy hour. We arrived around 6:30pm. We were seated in a tough spot. Most of the place was empty, table wise, but our group of 8 got wedged in a corner between the bar and the wall. Once we were seated, it was fine but getting in an out was a pain. Our server was around quick and was super friendly and courteous. He took our drink orders. I had a Basil Hayden's on the rocks and my wife partook in the $3 martini's for happy hour. They have a ton of flavors, including the raspberry my wife had and espresso that my friend Richard had. Despite not being full, the place was pretty loud, we enjoyed our time hanging out and talking. The drinks were good. There was fresh bread and pre-packaged breadsticks on the table. The fresh bread was good. It was soft and flavorful. Their dinners can be pricey but luckily during happy hour, entrees and pasta are half-off! The Gnocchi with beef ragout that my wife ordered is usually, $24 but during happy hour, only $12. I got their Margherita pizza. The food took a few minutes but came out hot and fresh. Our server showed excellent skill handing off drinks and hot plates over top us in the cramped corner. Our meals looked excellent and we dug in. My wife and I did what we tend to do, which is each order some thing different and split them. That way we each get to try something else. The pizza was really good. Fresh ingredients, cheesy with whole tomatoes on top. The crust was tasty and slightly crunchy with a slight char underneath. Definitely a brick-oven pizza. I enjoyed it. It came with 8 slices I believe, so it was a decent size. The Gnocchi with beef ragout boasted rich flavors. Fresh and zingy but turned out to not be a lot of food. Either they cut portions for the 50% off happy hour or this meal would not be worth $24. The bowl was filled with mostly sauce, masking the few pieces of meat and gnocchi that made it into the dish. Overall we enjoyed our trip to Bernini. It was a fun, relaxed atmosphere. The service was great and the drinks are good. The food was good too! read more

Bernini - Margherita Pizza - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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My first experience in Ybor and chose here for dinner. Sat at the bar and had a Moscow mule expecting the usual copper mug but got a normal glass. It tasted good but there is just something about that copper mug expectation. I ordered the chicken Parmesan and it was really good. The house bread was very dry and as a bread baker myself not worth the carbs so I passed on it after a couple of bites. It was too bad because the herb butter was really good so would have liked a better bread. Had the house Chianti with my dinner and it was good and reasonable priced. Overall cleanliness left something to be desired, the bathroom and the little hall before the bathroom was pretty filthy which after eating grossed me out a bit as it makes you question cleanliness in the kitchen, etc. read more

Bernini - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Food and drinks are always good. Only thing is that the server on the second floor should have help

The food was delicious.. our 1st time visit. We will be back soon. The veal chop was one of the best ever! read more

It's has been many years since my last visit but with guests in town and their happy hour specials on food and martini's, it was hard to resist. Half price entrees and $3 martini specials from 4-7pm. The food ranges from good to excellent, the place has lost some lustre over the years but the experience is hard to beat at the discount price. The Shrimp w/ Pasta and Duck are a couple of my favorites. The desserts were ok. The afternoon crowd is bar heavy and much more laid back than dinner. The meals are full servings during happy hour and you can dine inside, outside or at the bar. Service is moderate, even when not busy, you might experience lengthy waits between server visits to the table. An empty water glass is not unusual. All in all, definitely worth a visit. read more

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Always delicious tonight I am trying the tortellini It's delicious like every thing else here read more

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1/2 price entrees daily 4-7pm! The menu is expansive, lots of apps and a great selection of pizzas. We ordered shrimp orchiette, crispy duck, tortellini carbonara, baked oysters, and the pound cake with almond ricotta whip cream-delish! I would definitely order the orchetti again, the alfredo sauce was delicious even though I didnt taste any truffle like the menu stated. The calamari was solid and came with 3 sauces, the marinara was a bit salty for my taste. I was so surprised at the sweetened ice tea, it was perfectly not too sweet or bitter. I've been on a sweet tea kick lately ordering it every place I go. We came on Gasparilla night and they were able to seat us right away! We did have to ask for the complimentary bread and butter and service was a little spotty understandable as it was a super busy night. read more

2.7 rating Service - 5/5 - staff and the service were great very polite, attentive, and Knowledgable Interior - 3.5/5- the interior used to be a old bank and it is really cool and there is an upstairs I never saw but the seats by the window are really bright and uncomfortable and the tables in the center are a little too crowded Food prices/quality - 1.5/5 - now the normal price were 40 per entree and to be frank it was a little unsatisfactory in that the food just wasn't worth 40 dollars. We went in during a time where it was 50% off so 20 an entree and it still was not great read more

Bernini - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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