I love this restaurant, they took a beaten with one of our hurricanes, so glad when they reopened. Try their lasagna , one of the best I've ever had. read more

I came here for my birthday dinner, and I was absolutely impressed! The staff was professional, pleasant, and on point. Everyone we dealt with was wonderful! The food was amazing. I only got pictures of 1/2 the food. Pasta was perfectly al dente, the eggplant fritters were perfectly fried and not greasy, the meatballs were top notch, and the espresso is one of the bests in the entire Tampa Bay Area. I know this spot has been around for a long time, but that was my first visit. It was such a good visit with tasty food and friendly staff that I will be back again and again! read more

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Valentines dinner with the hubs and a new place this year. We were excited to get out and try something new. From the awkwardness at checking in to the disappointment with the food, we leave dissatisfied which is unfortunate. The parking is tight but we were able to find a spot. Walked in and nobody at the front so we waited and someone did come. Not really welcomed, just walked up and asked for our name. Gave our reservation name and time. We were a bit early. Told to hang at the bar until the table was ready. We just sat upfront. Made it to the table and seating was tight. I felt like I was in the conversation of the party next to us. Service was ok - server was polite and professional. Took our drink and food order but really didn't check back in on us frequently. The valentine menu included a starter, a soup or salad, a main entrée and a dessert per person. I ordered the artichoke dip as my starter, tomato soup, the blackened mahi and for dessert, the chocolate mousse cake. Artichoke dip was the winner of the evening. It was very good and plentiful so we actually boxed and took home to enjoy. The tomato soup came out next and was so salty that it was not edible. The soup and the artichoke dip sat on the table for a while before the waitress came over to check in on us. When she did come over we advised we wanted the artichoke dip boxed, but the tomato soup was overly salty, like the container of salt fell into the soup. The individuals at the table next to us agreed that the soup was not able to be eaten due to the salt level, the server basically apologized and said there was nothing that they could do given it was a set menu, which was very disappointing that they did nothing to either resolve the issue or offer a salad in place of the soup give we could not eat the salad. Since the meal was prepaid, they should've done something to fix, but the messaging was basically like oh you're SOL. Like I took your money now deal with it. On to the mahi -- it was supposed to be served over coconut lime rice however it was more like a firm block of mushy porridge. Like the rice, maybe had been sitting in water or something all day not sure but it was gross and it had no flavor. The fish was also overcooked because it wasn't flaky and I think that it lacked flavor as well. I ended up boxing it and not even eating it whenever we got home. I think the trash can enjoyed it more than I did. We were full and basically over the experience so we got our desserts to go. Hubs ordered the poundcake and I ordered the chocolate mousse cake. Got home, put everything in the fridge except for the desserts, sat down on the couch to enjoy our desserts and mine was missing!! I had a takeout container that had the whipped cream and a little thing of chocolate mousse in it but no cake. WTHeck man!? It was icing on the cake or the cherry on top for the evening we experienced at this point. Let's just say that based on all the reviews for this place, we expected better and were quite disappointed. Especially for the cost of the prefix menu. I truly believe that a higher quality should've been had given this was one of the busiest days of the year to win people over. read more

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I am also an Uber driver, and I was referred to this spot by multiple riders. My wife loves Italian food so I made a reservation for her birthday. We were greeted by friendly staff and were guided to a table that had our name written on a personal sized chalkboard on the table. Very nice touch. Our server came by and was very friendly and attentive. We ordered our drinks and they came back to us in a timely fashion. I noticed that our server was also serving behind the bar as well so his attention to us was divided, but he never made us feel like we were being ignored. Kudos. We ordered the charcuterie board and also the meatballs as appetizers and they were delivered promptly. The board was plated nicely with meats, cheeses and veggies but I feel like it was a bit pricey for what was served. The meatballs were good but I have had better (I cook myself and mine were comparable). I was expecting them to be much better.The pomidoro sauce they were served in was top notch, and probably got me to order my entree with that sauce. Our table of seven ordered many different dishes, but the consensus after we finished was none were enough "to write home about". We found them to be okay, but just like the appetizers, we expected them to be better. Overall, a favorable experience, but there are many preferable Italian restaurants in the area. Maybe it was a bad night for the establishment, but we won't be returning in the near future. read more

If you are in the mood for a home-cooked meal made with live, but are not in the mood to cook said meal, I would suggest eating at Trattoria Pasquale. Trattoria Pasquale offers the classic Italian dishes we all grew up with, like Chicken Parmigiana, Lasagna and Fettuccine Bolognese, along with creative Italian options, like their Padellino Kampill, which boasts penne pasta, sautéed chicken, sautéed mushrooms & prosciutto tossed in a savory brandy sauce finished with truffle oil. Our party was pleasantly surprised with the flavors and the generous portions. If you ordered this food as takeout, re-plated it, and told me you spent all of Sunday preparing this Italian comfort food feast... I would be none the wiser. One thing worth noting: they tack on a mandatory 3.26% fee, regardless of party size, to offset credit card processing fees. If you want to avoid this additional charge, bring cash. read more

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First time to Trattoria Pasquale did not disappoint! Our server was super friendly and helpful, and everything we ate was delicious. They were also kind enough to bring over a complimentary prosecco pour and dessert for our birthday girl! I tried the meatballs appetizer, the tiramisu, and the padellino kampill. I thought the meatballs were good, the tiramisu was fantastic, and the kampill was great! I'm not a huge pasta gal, but I thought it was cooked perfectly. My only critique was that I prefer chicken cooked differently - it seems like it was just bland, steamed chicken in the sauce, but I understand that the chicken isn't supposed to be the focus of the dish. Overall, really awesome experience and would definitely recommend! read more

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We were a bit disappointed. This was a set menu for Valentine's Day so the food overall should have been better. We b0th had spinach artichoke dip and tomato bisque. My wife had the blackened Mahi for an entree and I had the chimchurri steak. The artichoke dip was good. But the tomato bisque was terrible. We weren't the only ones to complain about how salty it was. No replacement or alternative was provided to replace either. The blackened Mahi was seasoned well, bit the rice was really mushy.., like it had been sitting or been cooked with too much water. My steak didn't have a cooking temperature option and when it came out it was actually lukewarm/cold. The mashed potatoes on the side were hot and seasoned well as were the veggies that came on the side. We ended up boxing most of it up to go. For dessert, they offered a chocolate mousse cake, a sponge cake with berry compote, and cannollis. Wife got the mousse cake to go and I got the sponge cake. When we got home, the mousse cake looked like it just dried up and was a blob of chocolate? My sponge cake was ok, but not anything to necessarily rave about. Overall, service was decent and our server tried to address everything. At the end of the day, the meal was definitely not worth the $85 per person. I would have been better off buying and cooking it all myself. We wanted to try it out though since it did look interesting, but our experience was definitely not stellar. read more

Trattoria Pasquale - I guess it's not a good idea to get chocolate mousse cake to go? LoL - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Came here for happy hour and it was amazing. By far one of the few places that actually has a decent selection of food and drink items that are half off its original prices. The server was great and we had a short conversation with the manager on future catering events. The seating is spaced out enough to provide some privacy, but the happy hour is only available from the bar. Food: most of the happy hour food was very photo friendly and tasty to boot. Highly recommend the charcuterie board, it had a nice diverse plate of meats, cheese, and sours. Drinks: drink em all, not too weak and not strong. Great vibes with friends after work or a date. read more

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I had heard great things about this place in the past, but unfortunately the experience just didn't live up to the reputation. The food simply isn't on the same level as other Italian restaurants in Tampa. We ordered the bruschetta as one of our appetizers, and it was disappointing. The bread was barely toasted, there was no mozzarella, no balsamic drizzle--just plain bread with chopped tomatoes in a bowl, and not even Roma tomatoes. My chicken parm was equally underwhelming. It came as two chicken breasts with sauce and cheese, but they weren't pounded thin and they weren't breaded! I'm Italian, and this is definitely not authentic chicken parm. They mentioned having a chef, but if that's the case... he must of been off that night! read more

Our waitress was friendly and attentive. We came because we wanted to try a new restaurant and it had good reviews. The food was presented well but tasted average. The disappointment was when ordering my favorite dessert; lemoncello cake. I recognized it immediately because we purchased a whole one of these in a local grocery store. $12 for a slice of frozen cake is unacceptable in a restaurant that claims fresh food. It certainly makes you wonder if the meals were made in house. read more

Trattoria Pasquale - This is the frozen cake they serve for $12/ slice. You can purchase the whole in a grocery store for $15. - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Came here for Valentine's Day and the ambiance was very romantic! Everyone was dressed nicely and the restaurant is definitely a very cutesy date spot. Service was amazing. Our server Madeline was very helpful and recommended the Farfalle Luigi with the house made sausage. It was perfectly creamy and savory and I would recommend it to anyone who goes to Pasquale's. My boyfriend got the Nonna Tina Lasagna and it was very delicious as well. The meat sauce was the best I've had in Tampa. For an appetizer we had the bruschetta which you could smell and taste how fresh it was. Finally we had the limoncello cake which was also so fresh and moist we finished it within 2 minutes. Definitely would come here again! read more

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Date night was awesome at Trattoria Pasquale! I made reservation for Friday evening and was immediately seated once I checked in. Our server was so nice, attentive to my allergies and was able to customize an entree for me that wasn't on the menu. We asked about popular dishes and drinks and she was so nice in sharing. Our calamari was salty and our server was quick in having it re cooked along with the manager coming over and apologizing. Our entrees were very good, seasoned and flavorful. Authentic Italian for sure! read more

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Made a reservation here for a party of 7 on a Friday night and it was absolutely fantastic! I'm not someone who usually LOVES Italian food, but this place exceeded my expectations! I split the Padellino Kampill, Gnocchi, and a pitcher of sangria. The waiter recommended the gnocchi and it was absolutely delicious, perfectly creamy, and lighter than most dishes. The padellino kampill was packed with sausage and tons of flavor. The sangria was good however it was more juice like than what I wanted. If I had to pick one dish to order again, it would definitely be the gnocchi. My favorite touch to the entire experience was the chalk board sign they placed on the table with our party's name on it. If you're looking for a local Italian place to support post hurricane flooding, Id highly recommends! Their rebuild inside looks wonderful :) read more

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Been coming to this place ever since they opened. Not sure what happened but yesterday we sent food back for the first time. Twice. The calamari was burnt. We sent it back. Came back burnt again. We were told that we were not used to their batter. It was burnt. Tasted burnt. Looked burnt. Bar staff was super nice and friendly, but clearly did not know what to say. Never heard from manager or anyone. We understand they overhauled their staff. It was our go-to night spot. Will try it again, but probably not for a long while. Maybe they will change their oil by then - next year. read more

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Came here on a Friday night and I would say the ambiance is pretty casual and the food was good and liked our server. The two pasta dishes that we ordered were good but nothing special about them. I did enjoy the tiramisu for dessert though. What I ordered: - Bruschetta alla Nado - Calamari Fritti - Caesar Salad - Farfalle Luigi - Nonna Tina Lasagna read more

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Great looking spot, much larger space than you would guess.. calamari was dry, penne was just ok... service was very good... they can do much better IMHO read more

Right off the bat, I want to go back and give it another shot... it's in a great location, it's got a lot of space and potential... Lots of parking (thank goodness they don't offer or require valet!), the ambiance and decor is appealing, the host, Anthony, was super nice, friendly... in fact I thought he came with one of our group's friends, but no, he was just friendly and talkative. Service overall was very good. However, for this price point, the food should have been spectacular, a little more inclusive (as in, provide a veggie or side) and the hot foods should have been hot. The table ordered an antipasti, it had meats, cheese, green things that appeared like olives but were they? I only ate a few pieces of things, the cheese and meat were very good. Nothing else appealing about it. I ordered a Caesar salad. It was very good and a decent size. But $10 as a pre-meal/side salad? For an entree, I ordered the special, it was spinach and ricotta filled ravioli and covered (I should say smothered) in wagyu meat sauce. Served luke warm. It was good..not fabulous at $28 for about 8 thin pieces. (actually I'm not sure how many, I couldn't see it under the sauce). It was not hot. The ravioli/pasta were not home-made and the taste of the pasta was bland. Interestingly, as heated up leftovers, the meat sauce tasted better than it did fresh out of the kitchen, it still took over the flavor of the spinach/ricotta filling and the pasta still tasted bland. I also wanted a vegetable so I ordered the broccolini, did not come with the meal. It was not hot either, but at least the taste was there. I didn't taste the meatballs, I heard they were decent.. but they were not raved about. Also, someone ordered the panna cotta and passed it around.. It was pretty good, had like a cranberry compote or something on top. Not sure if that was seasonal but I liked it... I might even order it next time. The upstairs bar on a Saturday evening was dead. I expected to see more people up there... we dined downstairs and by the time we were leaving, the small bar there looked to be livening up. I want to give this place another shot, but I'm just not sure... read more

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Pros: * lots of parking available * attentive and sweet staff * double story, happy hour served upstairs. They also have outdoor seating. Cute little place * huge wine/cocktail list available Cons: * happy hour drinks were weak. I couldn't taste any gin in my French 75. * meatballs were salty. I was looking forward to this appetizer but i was disappointed. * burrata charcuterie board was good but the olives were bad. * mussels were sandy, few of them weren't open so we didn't eat those. The sauce was amazing. Overall, it was ok. Love the atmosphere, food had several hiccups. read more

Trattoria Pasquale - Happy hour menu (10/14/23) - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Place is big and can easily accommodate large groups. The food is average. Certainly can do better with flavors. Gnocchi felt a little undercooked. Staff is friendly. read more

We went for the "Big Night". First of all they are still recovering from the hurricane, the downstairs is closed for renovations. The menu was from a specific part of Italy. It was a 7 course dinner. The chef and owner Luigi was friendly and table touched every table. Every server and the bartender were wonderful. It was a big event, and we are planning on going back for the regular menu. The Big Night is a great date night event. The ambiance, customer service were top notch. The gentleman that explained the wine choices, was animated and truly enjoyed his job. Can't wait to go back. It's a drive for us, but it's worth the drive. read more

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Yet again, another great experience. We ordered the calamari and mussels to start and I did like the meatballs because they were very cheesy. I will say the muscles had more of a red sauce than white wine, garlic sauce, so that was different but if you prefer that, then they were very good For my entrée I got the for Luigi pasta and it is absolutely amazing. It is a white sauce which is not normally what I go with but it's a lighter white sauce and it has spicy sausage broccolini and it just taste amazing read more

Trattoria Pasquale - Farfalle Luigi - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Delicious Italian! Our family member has lived down the street from their newer location for a long time and we just finally got around to visiting. The reservation process was very easy and simple, we didn't have to wait at all when we arrived, and the service was outstanding. Diego was our server and he was one of the best servers any of us have had in a long time. He was very friendly, welcoming, informative, and was happy to share more about himself in our discussions. Also, the GM stopped by our table to check in and make sure everything was up to expectation and you can really tell they care about their customers and service. Everyone's favorite dish at our table was the Gnocchi!! Everything was tasty, but the gnocchi was unbelievable. Cannot recommend enough! read more

Trattoria Pasquale - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Atmosphere - Nothing Special. What appears to be the original restaurant is very informal and a little dated. There is a combination of tables and booths that would accommodate roughly 24 patrons. It is my understanding that there is another section of the restaurant that is quite larger and includes an outdoor dining area. Service - Excellent! Our server was very friendly, helpful and attentive. Food - Excellent! I ordered the Padellino Kampill and I loved it. The pomodo sauce was delicious! The chicken was tender and added to the dishes excellence. I also had the house salad, which was good, but could have been better if there was less lettuce and more ingredients. Overall Value - Very Good! The portion size was generous to the point where I took the uneaten portion home. read more

Trattoria Pasquale - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Came here with some friends because we heard good things, but honestly, it didn't live up to the hype. The tables were super close together -- barely any space to sit comfortably. Service was slow, and our server forgot our drinks. We had to remind them twice. The food was just okay. My pasta was overcooked and the sauce was way too salty. The bread was good, and the place had a nice vibe, but that wasn't enough to make me want to come back. Maybe it was just an off day, but for the prices, I expected a better experience. read more

Was very excited to try another Italian place with so many great reviews! We Got seated right away on Saturday evening, made reservations within 20-30 minutes of arrival. We had the gnocchi dish, per recommendations and it was so good! Tip: if you like spice ask for their house made hot sauce it was really good! The bread is fine, comes with garlic confit which was delicious. The dessert was very good, we got the seasonal panna cotta, great orange flavored whipped topping on top of vanilla panna cotta. I definitely want to go back for tiramisu. Service was great,food came out very quickly, never felt rushed. The decor is simple, with red accent colors, cute reminders of Italy throughout. Would definitely recommend, and want to go back for happy hour that is daily 4-6pm! read more

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Trattoria Pasquale is a nice authentic trattoria in Tampa! The service was very good and our pasta was made very well and flavors were great. There was live music which we enjoyed! Overall, great place for a casual authentic Italian dinner! read more

Trattoria Pasquale - Padellino Kampill - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Had a wonderful date night last Saturday and we were absolutely blown away! The food is not only some of the best authentic Italian food I've had, but the service was excellent. We made reservations since the place is always packed when we drive by. We enjoyed the Polpette di Carne (Meatballs) as an appetizer, which were divine, For our entrees we opted for the Ravioli ai Funghi and the Padellino Kampill, adding their homemade sausage to both pasta dishes. Little did we know the portions were going to be large, but we indulged. Both dishes were just AMAZING. Fresh, cooked with love and just so good. We will definitely be coming back to try some of the other dishes and they also have a cute little bar if you want to enjoy some of their Happy Hour specials. read more

Trattoria Pasquale - Ravioli ai Funghi - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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We went on a Friday night around 9:15pm and had just missed the live music. We sat upstairs, which was fairly loud, good chill environment, but maybe not a first date spot because I couldn't hear my boyfriend talk. The downstairs was quieter so maybe if you were on a date, sit down there instead. We did have the ability to sit anywhere and they gave us a choice, which was a great plus! I'm not sure if it was because we were in the corner but there was no lighting so it was difficult to read my menu without my phone flashlight. I had read the menu ahead of time on their website but when we arrived I was surprised and disappointed that the prices were significantly higher, I understand inflation, but it's important to update your website so we don't come in with expectations. I wanted to try the Padellino Kampill, which was a big reason why we came, and I would have if it were $24 like I thought, but it was $29 upon arrival so I ended up not getting it because I didn't want to spend near $30 on pasta. The only other thing that I really wanted to try was the Mussels Fra Diavolo, which I also thought was $24, but was now $26. I still wasn't happy with the price but just dealt with it. The mussel dish was very delicious, the sauce had a nice sweetness. The portion size was perfect, I had no complaints about my dish. My boyfriend got the Gnocchi Italiana with chicken. The flavors were there but it was SO SALTY. It was unfortunately inedible for me but my boyfriend eats much saltier than I do and was able to eat it, but still said agreed and said he could feel his blood pressure going up with every bite lol. The waiter was kind and attentive. But, we were hungry since we got there late at night, so we were excited for the complimentary bread and garlic oil that I saw on the other Yelp reviews. The waiter never brought us any though. It was not until I asked the server once our food came out about it, and he finally gave it to us. It was a simple mistake but we wouldn't have gotten it otherwise. The garlic in the dip was delicious but the bread was very plain - I think it would be better if it were warm or toasted. But complimentary, nonetheless, so can't complain as I soak it up in my pasta! Overall, the food was good but because of the little things and the expectations I had before coming in, I was a little disappointed. But stop by and try it for yourself because maybe I went on an off day! Just expect to pay more than the website menu prices! read more

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3 attempts to try this food and it disappoints every hit. Ordered a Ceasar Salad with chicken, it was delivered with no romaine, spring mix, no parmesan, chicken that looked and tasted like it was a week old, 20 minutes and straight to the bathroom. Don't get pissed at this review your food is just not good. 3 times and done. read more

Stopped in with family for dinner before holiday festivities (looking at lights nearby), and this had been on my list for a while. First thing that impressed me was that I had to change my reservations from party of 6 to party of 4 and had trouble chaning it myself. So I called and left a message thinking they wouldn't check the message. Not only did they check, but they updated the reservation for me as I got an email about it. I know it's sad to be impressed that a business answers their voicemails but it truly seems to be a lost art with many! We were seated and noticed that each reserved table had their own family name tag so that was kinda neat/cute. Our server, Diego, was fantastic, made great small talk, and the other staff was also great! Now the food, pretty darn good! We had the 4 meatballs appetizer and it was surprisingly good even though I'm not one to typically go for things like meatballs or meatloaf. My parents split the nighly special of a large bone-in pork shank and loved it. My husband had chicken parm, and the pasta was cooked perfectly, the dish tasted good overall, but it wasn't the best chicken parm. I had the eggplant parm and sadly was a little disappointed. Eggplant has a lot of water in it, and I know there's tips to minimize this issue during prep and/or cooking. So I was a bit saddened to see mine arrive in a dep dish of sorts and all the watery liquid already collecting. It took away from the dish. So I just wasn't too crazy about it. The drinks were all great, and we would have tried dessert but honestly, most of us were too full. I will consider coming back again sometime in the future to see if this would change to 5 stars. read more

Very disappointing! The reviews were so great so I gave it a shot but I would never eat there. I ordered take out since I was craving Veal Parmigiana and this was the worst veal I ve ever eaten. It was so chewy and thin, I could barely even cut it and eat it and was so bland - no seasoning whatsoever on the meat. It tastes old, like it was from 3 days ago , reheated couple of times. A take out should never be a leftover tasting food. Parmigiana Veal read more

Trattoria Pasquale - Parmigiana Veal - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

good neighborhood spot, i wouldn't say extremely high quality or super authentic but tasty italian food. a little kitschy, they serve some dishes in "pans" and have signs with cursive words hanging all around. i have a lot of friends that love this place and im happy to go along with. the noodles don't seem "fresh" or homemade, more along the lines of boxed noodles/dried noodles but i could be mistaken. ill be back, won't be my first choice but but tasty and great neighborhood spot read more

I fell in love with this restaurant the day I walked out of the "Restaurant and Pizzeria", across the street, for being ignored at the table. I walked upstairs at Pasquale, ordered a drink, and had the most delicious meatball ever. Upon the conclusion of the meal, I walked downstairs, made a reservation for date night, and enjoyed Eggplant Parmigiana and amazing service. Two weeks later, I attended an event at The Italian Club in Ybor City, had an amazing dinner, and discovered that the catering was by Luigi of Trattoria Pasquale. I immediately called and made another reservation for date night. This little dance and romance I had with Trattoria Pasquale had been going on for a little over a year: They added brunch, I went for Mother's Day. I would stop in the upstairs bar for Happy Hour, the meatballs got even better I would treat an out of town client to dinner there, I closed more deals. Then, in October of 2024, Hurricane Milton hit and I almost lost Trattoria Pasquale. Another patron organized a GoFundMe (I donated), and this delightful Trattoria was saved. While we aren't back to normal yet, we can still get great service, delicious food, and an ambience which is upscale but neighborly. This is like a family owned, upscale place in South Philly, Little Italy (NY or San Diego). Great food, attentive service, and a welcome feeling that you are being served by friends. THAT is what Trattoria Pasquale offers South Tampa read more

Dined at dinner service 12/27. Clearly busy with holiday groups we were served quickly and with a smile from both Jackie at the bar and Michael at our table. Atmosphere dated and simple. The bread service was tasty with olive oil and roasted garlic cloves. The veal Marsala, Mushroom Ravioli and Padellino Kampili were some of the best we've ever tasted. Padellino Kampii unique and probably my favorite. Green beans also cooked perfectly. We'll be back again and again. read more

Excellent food. Excellent service (Thank you Julio!). This is our new favorite Italian place in Tampa. We had the monkfish special which was wrapped in prosciutto and set in a risotto bed. Also the Kampill pasta dish which is chicken penne in a cream sauce with truffle oil. Excellent dish. Even the chicken parm on the kid's menu was perfectly cooked. Everyone was friendly and welcoming from the hostess to the food runner to our excellent server, Julio. The ambiance is light and fun. Parking is easy. Definitely give this place a try. read more

Trattoria Pasquale - Padellino Kampill. Superb!! - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

All I have to say is dine here!! Stop thinking about it and just go eat at Trattoria Pasquale. Not only is the food divine, the service is top notch! I've ordered the Farfalle Luigi a couple of times and the Fettuccine Bolognese this latest time. Both dishes were delicious. You honestly can't go wrong with the Luigi though. Also, order a side of green beans. Roasted, buttery goodness. Drink all of the Prosecco. Actually, save me a glass or three. It's divine! Also, some of the best restaurant service I've ever experienced Thanks Nick, Gina, Christina, Kim. I love seeing your smiling faces each time I dine with you. I'll be back!! read more

Trattoria Pasquale - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Gianna was amazing and took care of everything for us all night! I will be back because of her and the great service!

We went here for dinner on a Friday night, ordered the calamari, a Cesar salad, chicken parm and the gnocchi. They had live music upstairs which was nice, and the decor was minimal modern Italian vibes and very clean. Our server was also the bartender and she was handling her tables and the bar great. The Cesar salad was delish and honestly all the food had great flavors, the reason I am giving 3 stars and not 4 is the temperature of the food. The calamari was barely warm which is ok for calamari I suppose but the pasta that was on the plate with our chicken parm was ice cold. They definitely plated the pasta long before the chicken and the food was not kept warm before bringing to the table. Their red sauce was really good though, even cold, but at $130 before tipping for two people we would expect our food to be warm if not hot when arriving to the table so close from the kitchen. read more

On a Tuesday evening, we found the restaurant quiet, which we love. The decor is plain and simple, and the tables are spaced well. The staff is top notch! From the host at the front, to Diego our server, we felt welcomed. The menu is nice, although since I am a red pasta fan, not as many choices as I would have liked. Our server was efficient in bringing our wine and didn't push us to order, but let us enjoy our drink. I started with a glass of Chianti, which was an ok pour. Next was the Caesar salad, which was large, but served in a bowl which I found a bit odd. The bread and garlic olive oil was a nice addition. I had settled on the lasagna and it arrived steaming hot, which I absolutely love. I don't have a huge appetite, and most often take home food, but this size was perfect for me. A bigger appetite may have still been hungry. The lasagna was good, especially if you like cheese. My husband makes a good lasagna that contains more meat, which I do enjoy a bit more. read more

I am writing this review a month later. We showed up right at opening and requested to sit outside. It turned out to be chilly. So they moved us inside but then we were sitting too close to live music. So they moved us again. Downstairs. Everyone was kind to our crazy request. The food was fabulous. The meat balls were tender and delicious. We had the gnocchi, bolognese and one of the specials. Everything was perfect. The staff was so nice. read more