Had such a great time at Giancarlo for Mother's Day brunch. We sat outside on the patio, which is dog friendly, and they had a DJ playing that made the whole atmosphere really fun. Even though it was so hot out, we still really enjoyed the vibe. They also had a cute Aperol Spritz cart for Mother's Day which was a nice touch. The MVP pizza was incredible and definitely a must order. We also had the chicken parm sandwich, which was so delicious. And the tiramisu iced latte is an absolute must get. I definitely want to come back and try their matcha next time. Overall such a fun spot with great food and a great atmosphere! I will definitely be back! What I ordered: - Chicken Parm Sandwich: chicken cutlet + marinara + mozzarella + hero roll - 14" MVP: marinara + vodka sauce + pesto + parmigiano-reggiano + Giancarlo's cheese blend - Tiramisu Latte read more

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Giancarlo's is pretty awesome! I have been twice now, and I've enjoyed the experience both times. I have gotten the MVP twice (and eaten off it three more times - it's huge), the cold brew, the eggplant stack, and the spicy margarita cocktail. Everything has been pretty good! The pizza is super greasy, but that's to be expected with pizza like that. The servers have been excellent each time. I have been with people who have allergies/restrictions both times, and they go above and beyond to ensure that those are honored. Everyone who I've been with has really enjoyed it too! I've never had a wait for a table, but I can imagine that it gets crazy at the peak hours. It's in a great spot, but the parking is a little annoying. However, there's TONS of it! Which isn't always the case in the area. I definitely recommend! read more

Giancarlo's - Eggplant Stack - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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UPDATE ON BAGLES ONLY: The bagels have improved massively! They are still not fully NYC-level yet, but they are close, and for Tampa they are easily the best bagels I have had. My only real suggestion is to expand the bagel flavors and cream cheese selection. If they can match the variety and feel of a true New York bagel shop (see below for photos I took at a typical NYC bagel shop recently), this place would probably be the best bagel shop in the entire state of Florida. read more

Giancarlo's - Cream cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Great place to come to meet up with friends. They offer seating both inside and out. They can accommodate large parties as well. The place was hoping both inside and out. The food was very good. We enjoyed the pizza and highly recommend the large Caesar salad to share with the table. The salad was large enough for four of us to share. The pizza is thin and has a good sweet sauce. They have free parking available around the building and lot. read more

Tried this place since I seen another Yelp Elite try it out and it did not disappoint! The Lg Caesar Salad was huge big enough for 4 people to share. The truffle gnocchi was out of this world and I was would definitely ads a protein to this dish. I added the grilled chicken and it was the perfect addition to this dish. We also ordered the West Village pizza and I loved it but I wish the fig jam on top wasn't as heavy. I would definitely ask for this to be on the side or just less than the normal amount. Made this pizza very sweet with the caramelized onions. Overall I really enjoyed my experience at Giacarlo's and the food came out super fast. We had two of the 3 food items we ordered before our bar drinks came! Will definitely be back to try some different items! read more

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Great time at the new Giancarlo's last night! We can early around 5pm to be able to enjoy the happy hour specials, which are offered every day including weekends! Certain apps and pizzas are 25% off and drinks are discounted. We sat outside on their super nice outdoor patio! The vibe was lively and upbeat, it was comfortable and well laid out! We started with a few spritz's which were delicious! Apps we had the meatball trio and attempted to get the calamari, but they were all out unfortunately. The meatballs were delicious and you could tell they were homemade. Dinner we decided on the Bufalina sandwich which was the chicken cutlet with hot said lettuce and cucumber. It was delicious!! Also did the Parmesan truffle fries which were perfectly crunchy and not overpowered with truffle. It was just right. The bar pie was the Honeymoon which was pepperoni with hot honey. I will say the pizza and second sound of drinks did take a while to come out. All the good and drinks were very good! Our server was very nice and apologetic for any wait, but I could tell she was very new as she did not know the menu. Overall, I would love to come back soon! read more

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Giancarlo's is such a cute, casual brunch spot. The iced coffee is amazing, the menu has so much to offer, and our waitress was amazing when I went! Definitely recommend the Tiramisu Latte and Goat & Glory sandwich. read more

Giancarlo's - Goat & Glory, Truffle Parm Fries, and Traditional Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Fun but loud place for pizza and drinks. I was excited at the idea of New Jersey Italian food in Noho, so I dragged the family here for a Saturday dinner. The place was loud. I kept on having to ask my husband to repeat himself, and it just want not a comfortable place to attempt a conversation. Service was good, even excellent. Our waitress (sadly, too loud for me to hear her name) was attentive and very polite. A delight. However, the food was not great. I liked the pizza (I ordered the Lucia). Very thin crust but crispy bottom, the right amount of well-seasoned toppings. I'd return for the pizza on a weeknight, maybe. The spicy rigatoni was pretty good and a large portion, although I make a pretty mean spicy vodka sauce, so what's the point of ordering it in a restaurant?. But the rest of the food was pretty meh. We ordered (in addition to the pizza and pasta): the antipasto plate, the filet crostini, the drunken parm sandwich, and the chicken milanese. The crostini were undertoasted and onion and horseradish dominiated the flavor. The antipasto plate was huge but it was huge with low quality cheeses and meats. The grapes were good, but that was all I could recommend. The sandwich was all bread and underseasoned breaded chicken. The chicken milanese was drowning in balsamic vinaigrette that dominated everything, and the chicken was underseasoned. They have a full bar, and I thought my cocktail was pretty good. I had the spicy strawberry drink, and I'd happily recommend it to anyone. I had some of my husband's sangria, and it was also pretty good but not particularly original. Parking is a bit of a pain, but maybe that was just a Saturday night issue. read more

Our waiter was nice and helpful! The host was also very kind and enthusiastic. When we were pulling up we weren't sure we were in right place. But once you see it, you'll be glad you did. The porch area is so cute! We got the MVP pizza, I love the thin crust the pizza felt light, but filling. We also tried the chicken parm, the extra Parmesan cheese on top was an amazing touch and the extra vodka sauce too!! Drinks wise I got The G's Spot and it was a great addition to the meal. Next time I'm in TPA, I will definitely be coming back! read more

Giancarlo's - MVP PIZZA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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We ordered through uber eats and had the wings, large Caesar, arancini, Fischer blvd sandwich and spicy rigatoni with chicken cutlet added. Overall, it wasn't atrocious but it also wasn't memorable. I am glad we tried it but I would not recommend or return. I would say overall, everything was fine but sub par. The caesar was fine but sub par. The arancini was also fine but sub par. We ordered the wings extra crispy and they were not crispy at all. The spicy rigatoni was not spicy and the added chicken was not that great. The Fischer Blvd would be the best of the 5 by default. read more

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A new place, plenty of seats and tables inside and outside. Large menu with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Salads, sandwiches and pizzas. Manager was friendly and service was ok. We started with coffee- too acidic and we couldn't drink it. The arugula salad had too much vinegar so my friend left it. Another friend liked her chicken sandwich snd my pizza had too much sauce and as much as i wanted to love the food, we unfortunately didn't. read more

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Starting off with the positives: the space is so nice and a great addition to the North Howard area. I love the outdoor seating and the different stations that you can get coffee, pizza, and drinks at. I think this will be a great place regardless of the weather in Tampa. I plan on remote working here every once in a while, as well. For the shortcomings: we tried the coffee and matcha. Both were pretty mediocre. My vanilla latte was pretty sour tasting, and the matcha latte was pretty much a light green color with 99% milk and sugar. Our friend also ordered the cream cheese and the consistency was so watery!!! I looked past the texture, but the taste was also not there and that everything bagel was pretty salty. To be fair, I didn't try the pizza yet and that looks like it will be very delicious! But from the drinks and the bagels so far, I am not impressed with the food. read more

Giancarlo's - Matcha and coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Overall good restaurant. Nice atmosphere and great patio. Good service and several vegetarian options:) read more

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Came here on a Saturday night with a large party and had a great experience. I ordered the Honey Moon pizza and an Aperol spritz.. both were delicious! The service was friendly and attentive, even with it being busy. They have a really nice setup with both indoor and outdoor seating. Would definitely recommend! read more

Giancarlo's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This review is only for the coffee- we ordered the salted caramel pistachio latte - both hot and iced. The barista told us this is a more "coffee forward" drink- and it was indeed which we appreciated! The flavor was there however there were actual chunks of pistachio in it which was off putting- we both would prefer a more smooth style coffee drink without chunks. Overall a yummy drink and nice atmosphere! read more

Giancarlo's - Hot- salted caramel pistachio latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Came here for dinner after hearing about the great food. I was surprised at how casual the inside was compared to how elevated everything tasted. The pistachio martini was probably the best drink I've tasted in a while! It was light and frothy. The service was fine. They checked on us often and gave us some recommendations. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Cool new spot but didn't seem to be operating at 100% quite yet. I went a few weeks ago and they were out of various beers on tap. There was construction still going on as well. We were going to stay for food but opted just to have a drink and migrate to a new spot. Would like to go back to provide a review on food though. read more

Great experience at Giancarlo's yesterday! Food was excellent. The chicken cutlets on the sandwiches are SO good. Loved the ambiance, especially that it's kid friendly. Plenty of space for my toddler to run around in the gated outdoor seating area. Can't wait to go back. Next time I want to try the Homesick Bagels spot that's connected. Great addition to Tampa! read more

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Food tastes great, atmosphere is amazing, service is quick, and all the employees look like they genuinely enjoy what they're doing. read more

Giancarlo's - Wings* - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Came for a girls night and we ordered multiple dishes to share. The best dishes were the spicy rigatoni with the added breaded chicken and the West Village pizza. The scarpariello wings were ok as was the shrimp cocktail. The service was a bit disorganized as well. The space is huge and in a good location so I can see it being a popular spot for brunch or other private events. read more

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New to the neighborhood - both outdoor patio & indoor are such a vibe. The pizza was okay but the pasta was gas. Caesar salad needed more dressing. I want to go back to try the sammies and breakfast. Think service will be perfect once they work out the kinks. Apparently the coffee is BOMB. I think they are adding a bagel place soon also. read more

Giancarlo's - Outside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Saw a bad review about this place, so naturally I decided to check it out. Don't believe the haters, I had an amazing experience at Giancarlo's!!! There's a ton of seating indoor and outdoor, the staff were incredibly nice and on top of it!! The food and drinks were sooo good!! I've been to a lot of happy hour places, and this has become my new favorite spot!! Free parking too! ALSO I've never spent so little $$ on so much food/drinks for happy hour in Tampa until here!!! CHECK IT OUT IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY!!! read more

Giancarlo's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Great first experience! Greeted warmly at the door and placed a to go order quickly. Had a drink while we waited on 3 items, bar pie which was crusty and delicioussss, hot honey lemon pepper wings which were sooo tasty live the combo of flavors. And lastly a big ol chopped cheese sandwich full of meat and fixings. Everything tasted so good and has us planning our next visit immediately! Bar service was very nice too. The space is visually appealing and makes you want to stay longer to hang out. Will be trying their outside space in the next visit. Well done to the owners of this place!! read more

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My wife and I hit up the new spot on a busy DEC night. No reservation, we had to wait, but that was fine and the host was very pleasant and nice. We got sat, put in an order for fries, rigatoni and the Lucia pie. The food was incredible. I didn't think they could top the Santoro's pizza, but thy did. It's a different style. Crispy, cheesy edges, fresh ingredients, so good. The rigatoni was also banging. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the sauce was flavorful, and the slab of ricotta made the dish extra creamy. The fries were pretty good, fell short of the pizza and pasta. Which was fine. But aside from a fantastic meal I want to comment on the incredible staff. It's still relatively new, but you could see the entire team working together. It wasn't one server touching the table. Runners, Managers, whatever you needed someone was there for you. And huge shout out to our server Hayley who was knowledgeable, attentive, bright and nice. We asked if she had been over at Santoro's. She had moved over to be a barista, but had recently been called up to be a server. We never would have known it was her third day on the floor. We saw a lot of the Santoro's staff putting in work at Giancarlo's. Love to see some great people leveling up. We're here for it. And we will keep supporting both spots. read more

Giancarlo's - Sign - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Had lunch during the soft opening. Service and food were great for just opening. The atmosphere is welcoming with a lot of options for seating. We will be back. Excited to try breakfast and cocktails! read more

Giancarlo's - Goat & glory and La Regina - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I hate to give low reviews but I have to keep it honest with the community. I was excited to try this spot since I saw it all over social media and it looked promising. The ambiance and service was really great - I enjoyed sitting outdoors and our server was very friendly and attentive. The food was a total miss though. We got the hot honey lemon pepper wings and the flavor was awful. It just doesn't mix. The wings were also super dry. I had to send it back. I got the steak crostini instead which was pretty good but the horseradish was overpowering. We got the butcher pizza and the crust was nice and crispy but the meat was very salty. Our Caesar dressing was very generic - nothing special or wow about it. I definitely won't return! read more

Delicious, perfectly crafted beverages. Really nice casual place to go out get a sundae brunch or also get Cashel bite. read more

Giancarlo's - Drunken parm, honey lemon pepper wings, - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I had a really disappointing experience at this restaurant. The service was extremely slow, and it felt like our table was being completely ignored most of the time. Our server Casey, seemed uninterested and barely checked on us for refills. No communication, nothing. On top of that, the food took a long time to come out and wasn't even very good when it finally arrived. It felt like the staff didn't care about the customers or the overall experience. A simple meal turned into a frustrating visit. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this place based on the service we received. read more

Found this place on a work trip to Tampa. They advertised bar pies so I went to check it out. Service was excellent ambience was really good. Pie was not good at all. I was bummed out. Hopefully they will get better at making bar pies. read more

Giancarlo's - Plain pie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

In the ever changing culinary community of Tampa, Giancarlo's is for me another "ok, not overly impressive addition" to the scene. We arrived on a Wednesday evening to a moderately crowded restaurant and met friends who were already seated. We were greeted several times as we came in the door which was nice. The overall vibe is on the cooler industrial side which blends in well with North Hyde Park. A cross between a cafeteria/convenience store look with very little warmth and more of a focus on capacity rather than aesthetic. What this restaurant has going for them is this- the service is great. Attentive, sweet, kind and on point. Our server was in training with another server and both were lovely and made sure we were being taken care of. Where they land in the middle of mediocre to "pretty good" is the food. We ordered a few drinks - a Negroni and an aperol spritz - both were good. For apps we had the meatballs which were delicious and the calamari. Both were great apps. Where the slide happens is the pizza. Or table ordered two different pies- a Lucia and a Supreme. Each one for two folks. The Lucia is spicy and though I like spice, my stomach doesn't so we opted for the Supreme. The problem- I think the gentleman that brought the pies to us gave us the wrong ones. My husband mentioned as we were driving home- "I don't think we ate the supreme". Here is the issue as well. The pizza is VERY thin crust. We like thing crust, but the pizza was definitely overcooked. Both were. A bit on the salty side and from a flavor perspective - well, eh...not my favorite by far. So for us the pies missed the mark. True to the "Jersey style bar pies" style they advertise but overcooked. We enjoyed being with our friends and trying a new place. Is it bad? No...is it memorable? For us that would be a no. There are plenty of restaurants in Tampa with great meatballs- calamari and pizza. So to stand out, I suppose you would have to like the vibe of Giancarlo's for it to be a go too- or perhaps you live close by and thus serves as a neighborhood bar with decent bar food. I think it would fit that bill. I wish them well! read more

reallyyyyy bad service last night. been here a few times and i will say it is usually not that busy; regardless, we were quoted about half an hour for a table, we go down to the bar and order drinks while we wait. it took about 20 minutes to get our check back from the bar, we sit down at our table , half an hour goes by and nobody speaks to us. we finished our drinks and left. the food and drinks are usually delicious and service isn't bad, but genuinely had a bad experience last night. $25 plates and no service isn't the way. read more

Service was bad and the pizza was like a thin cardboard. Bummed it was that bad, I felt like they are trying too hard to be like colony pizza Hoa is this a jersey pie??? read more

Best brunch in Tampa hands down. WOW this place is amazing. The food, the service, the atmosphere. Can't wait to come back for dinner. Everything looks so yum!!! read more

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Had a great experience at Sunday breakfast. It was fairly quiet there in terms of crowds, but plenty of servers. Everyone was friendly and the food was great, service was beyond excellent. Only reason I didn't rate 5 stars is that they do not serve ANY decaf coffee, drip or otherwise. No options for those of us who can't have caffeine. Otherwise, a great experience. read more

Food is good but they definitely need more hp the service is extremely slow. A beer took an hour to come to our table. Food took another hour after that. HIRE MORE WORKERS PLEASE and this place will thrive! read more

Food is good Coffee was Great yummy. Came here with my Dad on a Saturday Big mistake. It was a long wait but great tasting coffee. Too long a wait read more

Giancarlo's - Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

First time trying this place and not the last one! Service was really good, the drinks were on point!! Everybody in my table was happy with our food! Im not fan of calamari but i tried theirs and they were really good! Will be there soon to try theirs brunch menu!! read more

I had an excellent experience at Giancarlos, and I can't stop thinking about the chicken parm. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside while staying juicy and tender inside, topped with rich, flavorful marinara and just the right amount of melted cheese. Every bite felt comforting and well-executed classic Italian done right. I also want to give a special shoutout to the manager, Dom. She truly elevated the visit. Dom was attentive, welcoming, and clearly takes pride in making sure guests have a great experience. She checked in at the perfect moments, made great recommendations, and created a warm, professional atmosphere that made us feel genuinely taken care of. Between the outstanding chicken parm and Dom's exceptional hospitality, Giancarlos has definitely earned a return visit from me. Highly recommend! read more

Giancarlo's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Great spot! Nice venue and a good overall vibe. Great menu, staff, and food. The MVP pizza is awesome. Chopped Cheese and fries is very good. Would order both again. Also had the drunken Parm sandwich which I would absolutely order again. read more

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We've been here a few times and each time the food, the service, the vibes, are 10/10! The MVP pizza, the spicy rigatoni, and arancini were delicious. The "G spot" cocktail is my favorite. I love the outdoor space especially when going out with kids but the inside feels chill and laid back but somehow still elevated. Will definitely be back.. many times! read more