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    Garganelli Alla "Riminese"
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    The Basics: Spartaco's Kitchen is an authentic and delicious Italian restaurant on Davis Island serving incredible food from the Emilia Romagna region. Spartaco is such a joy to see in the restaurant and a great meal is guaranteed here! Things I like: The service and food here is top notch. The dishes are extremely fresh and unlike anything else you can get at typical Italian restaurants in Tampa. Some of my favorite dishes I tried were the Insalata di Calamari, Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, and Braciola Di Maiale Bolognese. However, everything I tried was incredible. I really appreciated that Spartaco took the time to discuss the dishes on the menu with us, including the history of the dish both within Italian cuisine and the traditions of his family. Things I didn't like: Nothing! It was all fantastic! However, keep in mind they don't take reservations and the restaurant is rather small. Overall this is one of the best Italian restaurants in Tampa Bay and a must visit for foodies in the area!

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    Excellent food and service! Owner (who is super nice!) greets everyone. Finally a nice Italian restaurant in DI!

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    Cosy little restaurant with fresh, authentic Italian cuisine. Friendly service and great cappuccino!! Will return for sure.

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    The food and service are truly the highlights of this incredible restaurant. Wow everything was…read morejust exceptional in flavor and perfectly prepared. Our favorite was that final dessert that Buckeye pie was absolutely amazing. Our waitress was fast, kind and knowledgeable. All right the restaurant was clean and in great condition the ambience was vibrant. My two cents the restaurant is confused old school things like drinking from a mason jar odd decorations dabbling in both modern trendy and old fashioned. Not my cup of tea but nothing I doc a star for it's ketchy. Summery, I'd go back anytime for the fantastic food and service!

    I was looking forward to this place! I've been here before and it was such a phenomenal experience…read more Today was different. The ambiance is still a vibe -- casual elegance with friendly staff. I was seated within 10 minutes. And the waits began. Between ordering, receiving my food, and being checked on, I felt forgotten multiple times -- went to the bar myself to get extra napkins. The food --though the flavors were there -- was not worth the $90 I spent. I got the deviled eggs (they are solid, but overpriced), cornbread -- why so $$?, shrimp and grits, and a slice of pie. The shrimp and grits are the real reason for the low rating of this post. The roux was grease/oil. I had to use a napkin to drain it. No one should consume that amount of grease/oil. Ever. The flavors were very good once I drained the oil. When I spend close to $100 on a meal, I either want exceptional food (not just good) or exceptional service. I got neither.

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    Another great visit to Shell's Seafood--worth the 4-year wait! No Miami location, so I had to stop…read moreby while in downtown Tampa. Still the same decor and has not changed in years. Came with family and had excellent service from Anthony and Tony. The New England clam chowder, shrimp pasta, seafood pasta, and crispy shrimp (lightly battered) were all delicious. Loved that I could swap the slaw for pasta--nice surprise! Hope to return much sooner next time.

    Very secluded off the beaten path and tucked within the willows of the streets of Bon Air…read moreneighborhood of South Tampa. This seafood restaurant is pretty close to Tampa International Airport and minutes away from all major beaches. It is far from glamor and glory of the other places in Tampa, but man, the food here is incredible. Continue reading to find out... Located on the corner of W Cleveland Street & S Dale Marbry Highway, in the Bon Air Neighborhood, Shells Seafood is very easy to get to. A talk sign that towers over the restaurant can be seen from hundreds of feet away while driving; it's hard to miss the sign. Plenty of parking in the stalls on the property as well as neighborhood parking and local stores adjacent parking spots. Once inside, you are greeted by the cute looking host at the nicely decorated front reception. She seats you immediately to a an open floor spacing with two sides of seating and a centralized semi-circle bar area. There are roughly over 30 tables and plenty of room to accommodate small to larger. The cajun boil here is fabulous! Loved every minute of it. Will be visiting again ... maybe not during the hurricane seasons. :)

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