VJK Pizza at University Mall in Tampa is a great place to go for quality pizza quickly when you are…read moreon the move and shopping. The pizza here is delicious and well prepared and a good value for all that you get. The staff here is very friendly and makes sure that you get what you want.

Me-this is one of the best Italian meals I've had in years…read moreMy wife-except for Rome Me- noo ... I didn't say that. We didn't really do fine dining in Rome and this was better than anything we ate. It's not Spiaggia, or trying to be Michelin style, but just amazing food. Pappardelle with veal pounded thin, mushrooms, and I think some truffle in the sauce. Mixed green salad with burrata. With only 16 seats, we got takeout. Me and grandpa split the dish and didn't finish it. I think it was 46$. Salad for three came with 4 burrata ( is there a plural form) which was less I think grandpa said $25 but that's a guess either way. I can't believe how affordable this was. In Jupiter Fl where I live it would have been 50% more and not nearly as good. Sorry Jupiter-your rent is too high. I can't believe our Airbnb is a block away.

Probably one of the best meals I've had in Tampa. Little place - maybe 5 tables in it.read more

This is your neighborhood hangout. Good Italian eats. And…read morecared for by a fun staff. They have daily drink specials and quality Italian cuisine.

The cannoli and marinara are straight-up excellent: flawless ricotta, perfect shells, and a sauce…read moreso good it deserves to be at a different restaurant entirely. Everything else was an insult to Italian grandmothers everywhere. Calamari: pale and greasy. Eggplant parm: a soggy, leathery brick suffocating under congealed, plastic-tasting cheese. Pesto pasta: radioactive green sludge floating in a kiddie pool of rancid oil. I've had better Italian food from a gas station hot case. Service was eye-rolling slow. Verdict: Walk in, demand cannoli and a cup of marinara to go, pay, and flee before they ruin your night.

The service is great, the servers are very attentive. My favorite dish is the gnocchi bolognese and…read morethe salad is also delicious!

We had a great night at Esposito's with our group. The staff greeted us warmly, and the portions…read morewere massive -- definitely a good value for what you get. I ordered the night's special, a chopped veal and spaghetti dish, and it was honestly pretty amazing. Everything was flavorful, and we ended up taking plenty home. The bread and cannolis were standouts, and the atmosphere made it easy to relax and enjoy the evening. Really good food and a great overall experience.

Olive Garden Apps -…read moreCalamari, Shrimp Frito Misto, soup, bread sticks Food Me - 5/5 I loved the calamari, shrimp dish, and bread sticks. I preferred the calamari over the Misto, but not for any particular reason. Food Mom - 5/5 Cali a lil undercooked Food Dad - 5/5 same complaint as mother Regular Food Me - 3/5 Shrimp Scampi; the veggies and shrimp were great, but I did not like the pasta itself. I didn't realize that scampi meant wet. The pasta was very slippery. Just not for me. Mom - 3.5-4/5 Steak Alfredo+ Shrimp; this was something different to her, but it wasn't bad. The only thing she complained about was the blue cheese; not a fan. Dad - 1/5 Stuffed Chicken Marsala + soup; gravy was too thick, the chicken was tough. He had it sent back and ordered regular spaghetti and meatballs. It sent him to the toilets. Dad - 3.5/5 Spaghetti and Meatballs; pasta was a little overcooked, and pasta was obviously not drained. Not a fan of the meatballs either. Food Overall - 3.7/5 unrelated, but they don't have forks. They have threeks. ---------------------------------------------- Drinks Me - 5/5 Dr. Pepper Drinks Mom - 5/5 raspberry lemonade Drinks Dad - 5/5 Arnold Palmer Drink Overall - 5/5 ---------------------------------------------- Waitress, idk name 4/5 She made sure to check on her tables as needed. She also explained a lot on the menu very well. She was good, just a little flat in terms of tone. The manager opened the door for us. ---------------------------------------------- Overall Experience - 4.2/5 As for ambience, it was quiet and a little sad because of the music and it being a little slow.

Sat at the bar for lunch, easy to see cozy…read more Bartender was young, very attentive, and hard working. I think her name might have been Gianna on the ticket. $16 Bill out the door Got soup, breadsticks, lunch chicken parm with spaghetti No wasn't your grandpas kitchen where he rolls the pasta every Sunday but it was very good, quick, and well ran.

I had a lovely dinner at Noble Crust. The restaurant ambiance is meant to be fun and social. We got…read morethere at 5:45, but at 6:00, the manager lowered the lights and raised the music. Brooke was a sweet server. She had a full section, but always managed to meet all our needs. I asked her to choose between two dishes, and she said I HAD TO get the Bronzed Salmon. It did not disappoint. The salmon was delish and the whipped potatoes were perfectly seasoned. I did push the golden raisins to the side because I found them unnecessary for the dish, and the cauliflower was pretty raw (I don't think it was supposed to be) but still full of flavor. We got a pitcher of the White Sangria, which was super yummy and refreshing. Lastly, for dessert, we got the chocolate pecan pie. I'm on the fence with that one. It arrived a little deflated. I think it would have been better cold or hot. Room temperature wasn't at it's best.

This is place is a legit Italian place. Seems like there a few around. Atmosphere is the standout…read moreand the portion sizes where good. Good date spot. Drunkin Noodle: Yes you can get your bottle on and take it with you

Thank you, for your kindness and empathy. As an IBD/IBS patient, finding safe food options is…read morehard--but you made it possible. You modified my meal just for me, gluten free pasta with shrimp ,I knows looks weird with out sauce but I love it so I could enjoy my meal without fear of getting sick. Your service, flexibility, and genuine care truly make this one of my favorite restaurants. IBD & IBS patients can eat here safely.

This was our first time at this location. Honestly, you really can't go wrong with Olive Garden. I…read morehad one bad experience years ago but I eventually made my way back. And I am glad I did. My husband asked me on a date and we ended up at this location. It was nice and busy which is a good sign. Our wait was about 15 min. Not bad at all. We both enjoyed the bottomless salad and bread sticks. With an extra side of salad dressing for dipping. My husband had the limited time Braised Beef and Tortellini. It looked really good. And he said it was pretty good. I had the Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara. One of my favorites. The portion is huge. And I will enjoy the leftovers for sure. It was really good. Loved it as always. Olive Garden is and will always be That Place!!

I keep hearing people say that pizza doesn't taste like pizza anymore (if you know...you know what…read morethat means). I LOVE pizza. Thought I had my forever go to in Hampton Station (not exactly NY style but thin and crispy yet still pliable and juicy, good ingredients like cup and char pepperoni and FLAVOR bite after bite down to the dough). Well it's not so great anymore... I've been on the hunt for GOOD pizza ever since. So far NONAs in Safety Harbor, is a REAL standout....do yourself a favor on a Saturday when traffic is less likely (I live in Tampa). I'd seen plenty of ads for Hawkeyes but it was slightly out of our way as well (Florida Ave off 275 around Fletcher Ave). About a week ago we were close and I was craving a slice. We ordered a mushroom pie. It DID NOT disappoint. You can see from the pic that the cheese is melty and appears to have pull because it does! And why? Because it's real cheese unlike the cheese used at so many other joints...you know the kind...looks good but one you bite into it and pull away with nothing and then continue to chew on "something" flavorless and gummy. Anyhow, I will definitely try Hawkeyes again. It looks like, smells like and TASTEs like pizza and it was pretty darn good overall for a first time pie. SERVICE - I almost didn't try the pizza because I ordered over the phone through what appeared to be an AI app. When I got there they had no record and thus, no pizza. They were apologetic about it but I was disappointed so I left and went to my car where my daughter changed my mind. When I went back in they promised a pizza in 10 minutes and again were very apologetic but appreciative of me remaining a client. Can't explain the whole experience but I took from it that they are good / nice people! TRY THE PIE!

Pros: They are open…read moreon Sundays till 9 and have lots of parking. Good customer service. When selling per slice, the slices they give you are much bigger than comparable independent pizzerias. I'd say the pie would be at least 18-20 inches in diameter. Most slices from other places are 14-16 inches pies. The vegetables are a nice cut and fresh on the Supreme. Other places cut them too small or don't put veggies on a la carte slices. Cons: Their specials for individual slices are only for lunch till 3 pm. Most places have some sort of all day deal involving 2 slices/drink for $7-8. My meal was $13 plus tax for 1 Supreme slice, 1 meat lovers slice ,and 1 17 oz Sprite. They have 5-6 booths/tables,but I'd say most of their business come from takeout/delivery. No one dined in when I went it on Sunday at 630 pm. Overall: This is a pretty good NY Pizza place In North Tampa. Better than Taste of NY And Westshore and similar to Fratellis/Hot Rocks.

The spice selection is huge. Plus, you can pick up 100lbs of basmati rice in one visit. The veggies…read morewere limited compared to Patels but we still enjoyed our visit. Life is good with basmati rice!

Owner and employees friendly and helpfull always. Store is immaculately clean and fully stocked…read morealways and prices great too. Enjoy the Punjabi Samosas.