YOU ALL... I was completely taken back by visiting here. The owner Almi really created an amazing experience. Hands on, helpful, kind and super friendly. DR offers a unique product in authentic, custom takeout cuisine. You are free to to truly express yourself through the flavors and culture of Italy. So many sauces, toppings, noodles, flavors. The food being delicious is just a plus at this point. I truly enjoyed the conversation we all shared & how she made us feel while we were in there. You can tell she cares, that they care. Which then translates to the food. If you're in the Tampa Bay Area, you NEED to trust DR with your dinner plans. Available on mobile food apps as well. I live in another city, but I made a promise to come in, every time I visit Tampa. It's THAT good! Thank you & much love DR! Kindly, Mikey Conlon, Mr. GTB read more

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Got this as takeout and it was decent! The portions are big but it was definitely a bit on the pricier side. I got the gnocchi with marinara, vegetables and chicken and it was lacking flavor but the pasta was cooked well. I do recommend the pesto orecchiette and the salted caramel brownie - really good!! Overall, decent for takeout, but not excellent. read more

Food was hot and fresh .. it was SO delicious! However, I found a long hair in my food.. I continued to eat in another location of that hair- and found anotherrr long hair. I've been in the industry for over 23 years, so I get it when you get one. But, two? Come on!! It was so good! Sad that it was ruined at that point. We as hospitality workers know better than this. - we also know these comments suck, but I did a favor not giving a shitty rating as I know how much they can affect a business. read more

Foods better than u would expect for pickup Italian. Will definitely order again even though this wasn't my first time. Good quick option for takeout. read more

Sooo delicious and filling! I ordered Rigatoni with the Bacon Alla Vodka sauce, easily one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. I also ordered a slice of the Lemon cream cake and I cannot stop thinking about it- the cream filling was perfect the cake was soo moist. My only complaint was the small bread that I added to my order, for an extra charge read more

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Literally the best pasta I have ever had in my life. I met the owner a few years ago when I went to pickup my order. She was the sweetest and most humble human being. Have ordered this place on Uber Eats a multitude of times. Love it!!! read more

I am visiting Tampa from Miami. I searched Italian restaurants for my dinner. I ordered pasta with meat sauce and asked for it to be hot. They have a super hot option with a disclaimer such as "If your order super hot, don't complain that it is too hot to eat". As a Chef and in the F&B hospitality my whole life (30 years). The "Hot" that they used was simply crushed red pepper. A huge amount of it. I use crushed red pepper in all my home cooking because I like the heat, but when I want it to give more heat, I add other items, not just crushed red pepper. The amount of crushed red pepper wasn't even cooked into the sauce, it was just thrown on top. So I can only imagine what their hottest dishes look like. read more

Don Rigatoni - Ridiculous amount of crushed red pepper. - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Really really wanted to love this place but couldn't have gone worse. So the place is a little bit deceiving there's no seating area, just a place to order and about a few seats to sit while you wait. There was only 1 guy really working and a lady and some young guy honestly just complains about their staff in the kitchen so loudly that I almost stepped out of the restaurant so I didn't have to listen to it. The place was really clean but the food tasted awful. Their salad was pretty expensive and you could have gotten the same thing in a pre made package at Publix. The pasta... was pretty bad. The bolognese was almost no different than the spaghetti... the only upside was the portions were great. I'm not sure I'd go back but definitely the place has the potential to be a lot better. ‍ read more

Hmmm I ordered thru DoorDash... I asked for Panna cotta and I'm very sure I received a flan or they don't know what panna cotta is! I'm not saying it was horrible, however that was not panna cotta! The pasta was alright, something I could have made. They charged me for a small piece of bread... it didn't go well with the pasta since it was a bit sweet. I'm not sure if I should try again... but the second time going to the restaurant and see. I think they might have potential. read more

Don Rigatoni - DoorDash order - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I can't believe i am just finding out about this place just 5 min away. It's take out only which I discovered when we arrived ready to sit and have dinner. Ordering takes a bit of thought, you order your pasta, then the sauce and finally the protein. I ordered the spaghetti with carbonara sauce, we also ordered the gnocchi with vodka sauce. Oh my it was YUMMO. The pasta itself is wonderful could eat it with just butter. You can buy a bottle of wine to too, all bottles $20. We will definitely order again from here. Next time i will post pictures of the food by the the time we arrived home the aroma of the food had us ravenous thus no time for pics. read more

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This may be the best Italian in Tampa. Ordered randomly on Uber Eats one day, and it was so good I went in person the next. The ability to customize noodle, meat, sauce, and spice level is unique. My favorite is ravioli, with bacon carbonara sauce, made spicy. SO GOOD! read more

What's pictured on Uber eats versus what you get. What I received was about 25% of the chicken and maybe 25% of the pasta shown on the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. Not worth $24, maybe $8.99. With as little chicken and pasta as I received, there was almost no sauce. Olive Garden tastes better, bigger portions and price is cheaper. In my opinion. I have made this at home for under six dollars and it was way better. Can't justify going back unless I win the $2 billion Powerball. read more

We went around 5:30pm on a Saturday, there was plenty of parking and it was not busy. We met the owner,she had great suggestions, super nice and very personable. It is only take out but they package everything very well. The portions are good and a lot, we would have left over tomorrow. The gnocchi with sausage and vodka sauce was really good. The pesto fettuccine with chicken and sundried tomato was really good, my boyfriend thought thag the sundried tomato was too overpower; me on the other hand loved it, love tomatoes!! We will definitely go back! read more

Don Rigatoni - Waiting area, sitting area - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Miguel the owner is the sweetest. went there a few weeks ago for the first time and he gave me a run down of the menu. showed me that I could create my own pasta or choose from one of their specialities. I ended up ordering the meat ravioli (not pictured) and garlic bread and it was delicious!!! a few days ago I went back and Almi was there and she helped me choose the Fettuccine Alfredo with breaded chicken and that was delicious also. the food is reasonably priced and you'll have leftovers for later. I'll definitely be back. thank you for the amazing service! read more

Really bad all around. This was $50 on Uber eats! I sent an email bc I'm really upset about the entire order. See pictures..... not even sure if this came from This restaurant bc the pictures we saw looked good! Very angry and hungry. We are now having soup from home!!! read more

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I was looking around for good Italian food while I was visiting Tampa and saw that Don Rigatoni was close by to where I live. Since it's also a local business, and the reviews looked alright, I gave it a try. Like other reviews say, the place is small, intended for takeout. I ordered the beef lasagna, since it seemed like a solid choice. While waiting in the waiting area, there was a surprising lack of noise from the kitchen; there was something that sounded like a clothes drier in the back, but nothing that would suggest someone was actively cooking in the back. 10 or so minutes later, the lasagna came out. The lasagna was very small for a dish that cost 23$ (which had an additional cost for the marinara sauce by the way, something that seems like it should come with the lasagna). In addition, it wasn't hot; only warm when I opened the box about a minute later. It came with a small roll about the size of a computer mouse. The taste was mediocre at best, like something an amateur chef could make. To give the dish some credit, it was relatively filling. But for 23$, I expected a much larger portion or better quality food. Was very disappointed with Don Rigatoni, would not recommend. read more

Don Rigatoni - Meat Lasagna with marinara sauce and a bread roll that came with it. The takeout container is about 4 or 5 inches in diameter, for scale. - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I wasn't supposed to eat all of this in one go. Oops It couldn't be helped though! This was some of the BEST Chicken Alfredo that I've had in such a long time. Wow! I totally loved the toothy texture of the pasta and the creaminess of the sauce. The chicken was juicy and perfectly seasoned too I also ordered a side chicken Caesar salad and they were not stingy with the shaved Parmesan which I appreciate. My waistline is in danger but I don't even care. I gotta try more dishes from Don Rigatoni read more

Don Rigatoni - Chicken Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I have spoken with the owner and she has handled the situation very kindly. We will be meeting this week hopefully. I will leave a better update after the meeting. She is kindly going to show me the kitchen where the food is made. Unfortunately I am less then impressed with this place. I ordered a vegetarian lasagna and let me tell you, it was the Marie Callender's frozen vegetarian lasagna being passed as "authentic" and costing twice as much with frozen spinach on top not even fresh. The garlic bread is the frozen coles from Walmart soggy and once again they are trying to pass it off as their own! Let's mention that the Alfredo and pasta was undercooked and hardly any sauce on it. I will not be eating this food this store lies and it over charging for shit quality that Walmart is selling at half price. Save yourself the money and go to Walmart the frozen section it's the same food! read more

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Must Try!!! I found this amazing little place by accident. First off, you should know that this wonderful place only does take out. Second, when you walk in you feel this inviting warmth as if you were in the house of an Italian grandmother. Third, the owner is outgoing and friendly and is very passionate about her food and restaurant, as well as those who come in to pick their order up. I really love how the menu is. Pick you pasta, pick your protein and pick your sauce. And of course other items such as salad and desserts. I chose tortellini with arrabbiata sauce. If you love a spicy dish...I dare you! It was perfect and of course delicious. I also had the cannoli dessert, this is my #1 favorite dessert above all others and she got this 100% perfect...the way I remembered having it when I lived in Italy as a kid. I will most definitely want to return to try other dishes. read more

I felt for Italian food last week and read great reviews about this restaurant. I ordered through Uber Eats and was pleasantly surprised by the nice note on the package and the neatly packaged items. I ordered the house salad, lobster ravioli, tiramisu and bread. The house salad which for the small package had too many cranberries and the salad dressing was too sweet for my taste . The lobster ravioli with the principessa sauce was delicious. Raviolis were a decent size and fully stuffed with lobster meat. The tiramisu was delicious as well. The small piece of bread was good when I warmed it up and added butter. read more

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Was hands down the best pasta i've ever eaten. You can tell the pasta and sauce was homemade and the man working was very kind and patient. Would definitely get again read more

Ordered farfalle with cream sauce and broccoli. Cream sauce is very watery. Broccoli tastes frozen but was a $5.50 add on. Do not recommend. read more

Don Rigatoni - Farfalle with cream sauce and broccoli. Sauce was very thin. Broccoli didn't taste fresh. Tasted like a lean cuisine dish. - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Have always had the best food here and the one time something was the smallest bit off, not their fault, they happily replaced the meal for me for no extra cost and the owner may be the most kind hearted individual I've ever met and hope nothing but the best for her and this restaurant! 15/10 recommend! read more

I was really craving principesca sauce. I got there extremely early as I had called ahead and didn't realize how close I was. So I know it's the middle of Covid but I didn't mind sitting there and I actually thought I could get a glass of wine. It does seem like the chef is by herself and wine service wasn't a possibility. So I boringly just comfortably sat on my phone for about 20 to 25 minutes until my food was ready. It was totally my mistake. Being that it's an express pasta option I picked up my food and came back home. The pasta was in an easy to-go container and I was starving by this point. I was trying excited to try the clams with my favorite sauce. Unfortunately the principessa sauce wasn't as creamy as I would've anticipated and was much more acidic being more of a tomato base then having a better mixture of both the creamy and the tomato base. Nonetheless being starving I gobbled it down. The clams were a nice pair. I probably wouldn't be getting the same sauce from here if I come back. It seems express is the specialty so basic is a better way to go. It's just unfortunate because for the price tag it was disappointing. Truthfully, I ended up trying at my own sauce and was more pleased but I was probably just being biased based on my efforts. OK, now I understand that having empanadas at an express pasta establishment probably isn't what you would think. But I was starving I really wanted to make sure I could eat this as soon as possible. I could've gotten the same type of an empanada from a gas station. And yes, I have had an empanada from the gas station before. It was basic, as if it were heated up in a microwave. The flavor inside was fine but the empanada itself tasted almost as if it were sitting around for a while. I would never get this again. Maybe another time I'm really starving I'll plan better and ensure that I stick to basics for an express pasta establishment. read more

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I love eating local when in town, I tried Don Rigatoni and it did not disappoint! I ordered from Door Dash and my food arrived 20 minutes early and was still hot! This rarely happens so points for that. The Portobello and Cheese Ravioli, they were absolutely delicious! If I'm ever back in town I will for sure be back! read more

I have ordered from Don Rigatoni on uber eats at least a half dozen times in the past year or so and keep coming back for more. After a grueling Thursday, I finally got around to finding my appetite at around 11pm. Lucky for me this South Tampa Gem features late night hours & fast turnover time- especially living a stones throw away in Soho. I ordered the side Caprese, side Caesar(both fresh, delicious, and generous portion size), and the Spaghetti Marinara - with a sauce seasoned to perfection. I also ordered a Chicken Empanada so good that I devoured it before photographing its beauty or opening any of my other items. And how could I not mention THE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES I switched from the Spinach empanada to the chicken so that my total would reach the $30 spend that gets you a free order on Uber Eats. Rich, soft baked perfection. Keep up the great work read more

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-The food is good. -They are take out only you can't sit and eat what you order at the place, even though there are bar stools. -Their hours are inconvenient if you want to go for lunch you have to wait until 2 PM. read more

Super yummy food, I've gotten two different dishes and they were good. Even the basic olive oil was delicious! I do think the wait time seems really long (I ordered from the website and the earliest pickup was not fast), and I had to wait in my car after the indicated pickup time. Also the pricing is not in my budget for daily eating :( read more

ordered to go: After attempting to order chinese on uber eats and waiting over 2 hours and it never came i decided to order some pasta. I had the lobster ravioli, soooo good! I also had the beef empanadas, gotta say my standards are high cuz i'm argentinian but they were tasty. and i also ordered the CHEESECAKE! IT WAS SO GOOOOD!! and a generous slice! Overall 10/10! fantastic and quick food. read more

OMG how have I not ordered from here sooner?! Was lucky enough to find this gem on uber eats. Ordered the meatballs (all beef which is huge for me) and gnocchi in pesto sauce. Mind blown!!! Both are super fresh and tasty. Perfect texture on the gnocchi, and meatballs are soft and full of flavor. I believe the owner is doing ALL of the cooking plus front end work due to COVID. Props to you for doing everything so beautifully!!! read more

Don Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This place actually has good/decent food.... but I HATED the portion size of our meal. I ordered the food quickly over the phone. I wanted a pasta in sauce with a side of meatballs but was told they do not do that. I had to order pasta and have the meat added to the dish. That was my first turn off. I am a fan of pasta in vodka, puttanesca, alfredo, etc. but always like meatballs in the traditional marinara sauce on the side. I ordered the puttanesca and asked for it spicy. It was definitely HOT. The sauce was okay, but I wouldn't order it again. Steve ordered the Gnocci Princessa and his was good too but not great. The portion size was more like a side of pasta or the portion of leftovers I take home after I eat at most Italian restaurants. I was able to finish the entire portion and still want more after. The decor of this place is really nice inside and they have wine available for take out. I wouldn't go out of my way to order from here, but if I lived in close proximity I might be more inclined to try it again. read more

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Our first time dining here and we were definitely not disappointed. Both dishes were delicious and the meatballs in particular were very well seasoned. Our order took about 15 minutes to be done which was really impressive considering the time we went which was around 10:30pm. The only reason it was not a 5 was due to the bread not being the best but everything else was a 10/10 ! read more

Don Rigatoni - Spaghetti Marinara with Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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1st time visit, ordered rigatoni a la vodka with sausage, best since I let NY 10yrs ago, in addition the pasta quantity was plenty Cant wait to try their black squid ink pasta next week Take out only, waiting area comfortable & clean Ambiance, pleasant and order staff was very helpful again only takeout Thanks again read more

If it isn't already, Don Rigatoni needs to become your official go-to spot for AUTHENTIC Italian take-out. Located in a small, unsuspecting plaza just off of Packwood in between Platt and Cleveland (my two favorite one-way streets in this city), Don Rigatoni is serving up mouth-watering pasta dishes at head turning prices - and the best part of all - you can CREATE YOUR OWN entree! The create-your-own pasta menu feature is a huge plus for someone who is as picky as I tend to be with pasta. Seriously, I am an Alfredo sauce FIEND - to the point where I almost never bother ordering it at a restaurant when I know that my own recipe is the one that basically epitomizes perfection - but as I learned last night, Don Rigatoni has me beat (just the mere memory of their Fresh Cream in fettuccine has me eager for my next take-out sesh). Anywho, I can only comment on the two dishes that I've consumed since the pasta bar's inception: 1. Cheese tortellini tossed in the signature principessa sauce; 2. Fresh Cream sauce served atop fettuccine with chicken. Both pasta dishes were incredibly tasty, each with its very own unique flavors, and both were perfectly portioned in convenient and easily-secured travel containers (a feature that other local Italian spots have yet to achieve). The travel container even enabled me to take my unfinished fettuccine dish to work the next day (it's worth a mention that small appetites may be able to achieve two meals out of one). I'm very much looking forward to my third take-out experience, during which I anticipate ordering a pasta featuring the incredibly popular meatballs. Oh, and Don Rigatoni also offers a very palatable selection of wine for sale - the red wine (2012) out of Tuscany was divine. It should also be noted that while the interior of Don Rigatoni is a modernist's dream come-true, you CANNOT DINE IN HERE: so don't even bother writing some kind of crazy review acting like you did not know. It's fully advertised on the Don's website as well as all over Yelp. Ignorance is not an excuse people. Call it in, UberEats it in, swing it in, just do it -- you can thank me later. xo read more

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Don Rigatoni really did me a service when my Grubhub order messed up! I ordered a pasta dish from then through Grubhub which just kept getting delayed and delayed until it unfortunately got cancelled due to their inability to find a driver. This sucked as I was ordering from NY for my partner living in Tampa--I couldn't just go pick it up for him and deliver it myself ! I placed the same exact order on Doordash, forgetting to put it in my partners name and everything, AND they were about to close! I left a note and called the restaurant to explain what happened and ask if they could just give the food they made to the dasher, and they were SO kind and efficient! The food arrived ten minutes later and my partner is happy. Thank you Don Rigatoni for your efficiency and kind service, as well as delicious food! read more

QUALITY. We went to Don Rigatoni on a Friday evening for some takeout (it's a concept restaurant that is takeout exclusive) and was met with some amazing options for build your own pasta with add ins. The selection of homemade everything was amazing and tasted as good as I had hoped by the time we made it home. We ordered linguine with pesto (add chicken) and cheese tortellini with bolognese (add meatballs). Throw in a fresh baked baguette & we were happy. My goodness. Mangia! While we waited for our order, we took up at the "bar" with cushioned backed chairs to enjoy a glass of cab. Food was ready before we were! Very pleased with our experience here & can see this being a regular ritual for homemade/ restaurant experience while being at home. *there are three small tables outside at the storefront if you just need to sit and eat if you can't make it home. The smells tempted me to do just that! Loved! read more

Don Rigatoni - Have a glass of wine while you wait - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Buckle up boys... Upon entering Don Rigatoni's humble abode, I found myself ensnared in a delectable odyssey of Italian indulgence. The rustic ambience, akin to a Veronese tavern, greeted us warmly, and the courteous staff ushered us to a culinary stage of extraordinary proportions. The menu, a script of gastronomic tales from Italy's diverse regions, showcased the chef's artistry with each dish. The main course, featuring the Fettuccini Alfredo, presented a Shakespearean drama on the plate. The strands of pasta, coated in a velvety Alfredo sauce, were a revelation of flavor and texture--a true culinary soliloquy. Dessert, a sweet epilogue, starred the Tiramisu--an ethereal concoction that rivaled Shakespearean sonnets in its layers of ecstasy. In sum, Don Rigatoni is not merely a repast but a gastronomic sonata that demands applause. The meticulous details, the fervor for genuine flavors, and the genial hospitality render it an Italian jewel. To Don Rigatoni, I say, "Thou hast woven a tapestry of flavors, and I shall return for an encore!" Kindly, The bread loving man who ordered on DoorDash read more

I was sitting on Uber eats pretty late tonight and wanted a very good option to eat and here I come across DR. Let me tell you wow! Something about it felt so authentic and I loved the ability to customize my order to my liking. From what kind of pasta, to the sauce, spice level, and protein. Will definitely order again but this time may pick it up myself and bring friends with me. Seems like from reviews everyone has an amazing experience meeting the owner. My only concern would be the pricing from add-ons to your order when you customize it. But taste for me was great! read more

10/10 food was delicious, mentioned it was my birthday and they wrote happy birthday on the lids of my meal! Definitely recommend! My meal was definitely made with love! read more

Tampa's hidden gem! By far some of the best Italian I have ever had, and I have lived in NYC and LA! Try their pumpkin ravioli with carbonara- it is amazing! They have the BEST vodka sauce, the pasta is always fresh, and in general, everything is delish! Plus, the owner/staff are all sweethearts AND they are open until 11:30pm! Support your local small business while treating yourself! read more