Always an incredible experience here. My boyfriend and I made reservations for Valentine's Day dinner here. A week before they called to confirm again and thank me for making a reservation. We arrive at our time an only had to wait about 5 minutes before being seated. We were greeted quickly and brought waters. We ordered a red Italian wine recommended by our waiter, which was delicious! They had a specific menu for Valentine's Day so we ordered the succotini (not sure on spelling here) but omg this appetizer is to die for. Think honey, pear, cheese and pasta all in one. So yum. Next we had chicken genovese and chicken piccata. Served quickly and tasted delicious. For dessert we had the tiramisu. They also had a woman playing the violin for a bit. Overall it was a wonderful experience as always and we will be back soon. Thank you!! read more

Vino E Pasta - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is one of the most difficult reviews I've written as I'm torn between love it, hate it or liked it. I'll go with liked at this point. If location means anything to you this place has not got it. Corner of two busy intersections sharing a difficult to maneuver parking lot with a drive through coffee shack is somewhat challenging. Good news the coffee shack is closed when the dinner service goes on. From the outside it's not much to look at but stepping inside you're transformed into a somewhat elegant restaurant. Staff is attentive and well versed in the menu selection and specials. Wine list is good but they did push us to order the bottle as a better choice and we were able to take the remains home with us so no waste. Menu selection is limited so hopefully they will have what you want. The Gorgonzola bruschetta was of not your typical you'd think of. 4 slices of hard toast with a Gorgonzola glaze over it. Not fresh tomato over it as normal bruschetta would have. The eggplant parmigiana with pasta was done well no issues there and they did alter the dish and remove the spinach. The Seafood Ravioli special was somewhat disappointing and expensive for the actual dish. Covered in a "heavy" cream sauce it was almost tasteless and the seafood was again for the price somewhat lacking. 2 tiny clams, 2 food sized mussels, 2 small scallops and 3 medium shrimp accompanied the dish. At $45.95 I might have expected a better or more selection and the lobster ravioli was ok but again tasteless under the heavy cream. We passed on dessert and coffee and moved on. Satisfied with the service, the atmosphere inside is high class and charming and the sevice good. Maybe other dishes next trip and navigation of the parking lot next time for easier in and out. read more

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Went there on a busy Friday night without a reservation and was pleasantly surprised that there was only a short wait for a table. Everything we ordered was super fresh. They even had a live violinist which was a very nice touch. The only thing is since the place is on the smaller size it was loud in there and it was hard to hear the waitstaff at times. read more

Vino E Pasta - Linguine muscles and clams Mussel & Clams - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

What a gem! Visited the place with friends a few days ago and had top notch service. Food was exceptional. Ambiance is low key and charming. I believe the owner came out and gave me and my friends red roses. So cute! read more

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Well, heck that was really good. I had the pink pasta Bolognese and the wife had the eggplant while my daughter had the chicken Parm all were fantastic. The opening salad was really good and the wine that they serve served as house wine was fantastic. We will be back here. read more

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Vino e Pasta truly feels like home. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and welcoming. Service is wonderful from start to finish, capped off with roses for all the ladies at the end, which is such a thoughtful touch. And the food deserves its own moment. With endless pasta combinations to choose from, it is hard to go wrong, but the angel hair carbonara was insanely good and a must order. The live guitar singer adds an extra layer of charm that makes the whole experience feel special. Absolutely love this spot! read more

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This is an amazing place, first time here. We went as a family to celebrate my daughter's birthday and everything was delicious very Italian taste from the appetizers to the drinks to the entree. The minute you walk in the service was exceptional. They treat you like you're the only in the restaurant. The ambiance is amazing and romantic too. They even have a piano player, we went on a Friday evening so I would check if he is only there in the weekends. Also, I would recommend reservations, the place is not so big. Plenty of parking on the side of the place but not for too many cars. I would recommend this restaurant 5 stars from me.... I will be back!!! Thank you for your service!! read more

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Excellent food and great service! The people were very friendly. Small restaurant but very quaint and clean.

Food: 10/10 Service: 12/10 Quality: 10/10 Authenticity: 9/10 This place is incredible! Very cute and feels like you are stepping away from reality into a tiny vacation. read more

WOW! We called & called & called for two days to make a reservation for a large party of 12 for a lunch. NO ONE ever answered the phone???? A few days later we tried again and someone did finally answer but it might have been just as well if he didn't His attitude was TERRIBLE and it was like I was putting him out of his way to answer a few questions. This is NOT the kind of 'welcome" you want to hear when talking with an establishment of this type. It really doesn't matter how good the food might be if the service and attitude toward the customer is not proper. We're going to pass on this restaurant as there are many others who are glad to have us as their customer. read more

It's giving old school NY Italian. The food was a bit of a mixed bag in that so me was delicious and some was a bit salty, but none of it was bad. Perhaps an off night? The interior is lovely and the wait staff was knowledgable and solicitous. I very much enjoyed our visit. read more

After months of living across from Vino E Pasta, we decided to stop by for dinner last night. It was a little busy but we were able to get a table right away. We started with a couple of appetizers, a Burrata salad, which I believe was a special, and a Pasta Fagioli soup. Both appetizers were delicious, I recommend the Pasta Fagioli soup! Can't wait to have it again. For our entrees, we got a Fettuccini Carbonara and a Lasagna. OMG! Both dishes were amazing. But the Lasagna was out of this world. It's a must try! They had live music, great vibes, and everyone was very attentive. I forgot the servers name but he was great. Only bad thing is the didn't have Peroni or Stella, but the beer the server recommended wasn't too bad. We can't wait to go back and try their other menu items. read more

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This place is amazing!! For starters, the service you receive makes this spot stand out amongst the other restaurants. Our server Juan was attentive and personable. The restaurant itself is cozy and decorated perfectly. Everything we had to eat was exquisite, they have the best lasagna (20 year old family recipe) and chocolate mousse! To top everything off, their prices are very fair in comparison to other restaurants in the area. This place is a hidden gem!!! read more

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Fabulous place to eat an authentic Italian pasta ! The taste was amazing , and the services did not disappoint. For sure , will return to enjoy another delicious meal . read more

Vino E Pasta - Lobster Bisque Soup - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Welcome to VINO E PASTA. It is literally a small place from the outside, but when you open the door and step in you will find that you have gone to a place you did not expect. It looks as if you have taken a step back into Italy and entered a small and friendly place that will get you through the evening. And, as you spend the time there you realize it is good you have the reservation beforehand. Otherwise you will be standing outside and hope that a spot becomes available for you. A WAY TO MEET AND GREET. If you are there for a gathering of friends or family, it is important that you first get to the table and sit down to start talking. The team comes around and hands out the menu to start. Naturally the first thing to do is to consider a cocktail, a beverage, or being Italian, maybe a bottle of wine. They will hand you the wine menu to consider. There is a good variety to choose from. Including a selection of wines from Italy. And that is ideal when you are in an Italian restaurant. Here are wines to review and consider and to discuss with those who might enjoy a glass during the conversations. Taking our time we agreed on having a Ruffino Chianti Classico, 2019. The waiter took the order and we waited. In the meantime we could talk and look at the menu for dinner. Naturally, being Italian, we had to start with appetizers. That is only natural. Appetizers are next. We had placed that order first before selecting what we would have for dinner. First selected was the Fried Calamari and Zucchini. This was warm and slightly breaded as expected. We all tried it. With the first bite we could tell it was fresh. The calamari was caught that day and tasted as it should. Fresh, flavorful and tender. Not over cooked or hard. It was ideal to try. As for the zucchini, which is an interesting combination, that too was fresh and tender. The flavor was not over seasoned. It was as to be expected as if it was the flower of a zucchini. And that is rare to have in many places. Next up was the Eggplant Rollatini. As an appetizer this was not something you expect. You receive several "rolls" which we then sliced so we could all have a try. The sauce was fresh on top. The eggplant was tender and just right. It was stuffed with some meat and seasoning as required. Once the appetizers had arrived we did place our main order. Once more, being from an Italian family we ordered the same way we ate. You just keep eating and talking. First out was the Melanzana Parmigiana ali Hugotine. This was freshly sliced eggplant with melted mozzarella. The top was mixed with fresh spinach which was an interesting touch. This was all marinated in a light marinara sauce. Next came the Lasagnas. These were large slices of a favorite. The freshly made pasta was layers of meat and cheese and sauce and more. Naturally this was topped with a heavy sauce that was richer than a marinara sauce. It too seemed to have a mixture of cheese blended into it. It was not expected to be like this. Fettuccine Carbonara came next. This is not a typical dish in many establishments. But here it was available, and we knew we had to try. This dish is made by cooking bacon, shallots, onion, and garlic, then tossing it with fettuccine pasta and a creamy sauce.The bacon was thick and cut into cube slices. The garlic was light but tasty. The sauce was thick and creamy. You could almost use a spoon to pick up the sauce itself. The we had the fish starting with Snapper Champagne. It was a fresh filet of snapper just caught. It was sauteed in a light and creamy champagne sauce. This was with clam juice and white wine. It was then topped with crabmeat granita. We also had homemade Seafood Raviolis that were filled with shrimp and lobster, then topped with a creamy lobster style seafood sauce. It was arranged with shrimps and muscles. The heavy sauce made you take your time to enjoy each one and you tried each piece of seafood individually. It was different. Dessert was typical. Tiramisu, and on the opposite, we had Oreo Cake. Total piece of chocolate for all who might like chocolate. Finally a Limoncello Cake. It is made with fluffy sponge cake layers, brushed with a limoncello syrup, filled with a thin layer of lemon curd and frosted with a decadent mascarpone and cream cheese frosting. It was also topped with a bit of pecan for an extra touch of taste. The food selection is good and has a good choice to select from. It is not over abundant. The selection is fine and diverse. The prices are reasonable (and sometimes higher than expected, including the wine selection). The dish is plentiful. The sauce is good although, this too, is a bit heavier than expected in other locations or even when in Rome. You can use a spoon to finish it off, or maybe a loaf of bread will help. It is your choice after all. The flavor is good, the right amount of spice and taste. It is all fresh and warm. Ciao / Chow. read more

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Family owned, Attentive service. Mgr makes rounds intod himself. No rush. There for my Birthday. Desert was complimentary with confecttionary greeting. Small, intimate, Decor in shade of red . Lighting just right. Great experience. Will be back. read more

Every single item on the menu is perfection. Service is 10/10. Even though it is a smaller restaurant, SO much comes out of that kitchen and the tables stay full. Make a reservation! read more

Vino E Pasta - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I've been on the hunt for the best Italian food in Tampa Bay....vino e pasta scored pretty high on my list. The food is very good, but the service was impeccable. The service really took this place over the top. I really appreciated the attention to detail, and the whole experience felt special from start to end! I had the special seafood ravioli dish, and my partner had the chicken parm. My only complaint was the portion sizes were small and the chicken parm wasn't breaded, but that might just be my American showing... Anyways, I really recommend this place for a special, intimate Italian experience. I felt like I was transported to a little gem of a spot in Italy. read more

Vino E Pasta - Seafood ravioli special - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Absolutely amazing small family owned authentic Italian! The service is top notch and they know their wine!

Food and service was absolutely amazing. Staff was quick and efficient. They even brought out our dessert with a design of a Spider-Man fit my daughters shirt read more

Vino E Pasta - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Food and service were outstanding! Our friends treated me to a meal that was mind blowing. The wine recommended was smooth and smoky. It paired well with all our appetizers and we tried them all. Each had its own unique flavors and textures. I had the sea bass for the entree and was blown away by the flavor was coaxed beautifully. I was too full for dessert. I know that I didn't go into details but I will definitely come back to give the owners a hug and a kiss because I am so happy to be there! read more

Amazing food, environment, and service. A true gem in Tampa. This intimate inviting Resturant offers an experience of fine dining with a family atmosphere. It also offers something for everyone from exquisitely prepared pasta to the desert which will make you want more. Highly recommended! read more

Adorable place that I wish I discovered years ago. One of those authentic, cozy Italian places where you can have warm conversation and great food. Oh, and Pink Bolognese that you'll never stop thinking about. read more

I was so excited to try this place! Was able to make a somewhat last minute reservation. When we arrived we waited over 25 minutes and they seated much larger parties than our two top. And some of those reservations were later and not everyone was present. When finally seated there was a chair missing. They proceeded to replace with one that had clearly been outside in the rain and also broken. When I finally had enough I told the host the clearly could not accommodate us he said yes you are right and let us walk out. I have never in my life been treated with such poor service. read more

Service is wonderful! Our waiter Wilson was so kind and educated on the menu. Our food was 10/10, authentic and home made! The limoncello cake was delicious. We will be regulars! read more

This little restaurant had great food and a nice vibe. It is not someplace I think you would find if you don't know about it and it seems like the kind of place people only tell their friends about. read more

Absolutely speechless for how amazing this restaurant is. Family owned so the experience is incomparable to your average. Very authentic and majority, if not everything is homemade. 5 stars, 10/10, and 100% recommend!! read more

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Been really wanted to try this place out for a while. I will say the ambiance was really nice. Even though there was a bunch of pirates due to Gasparilla! The staff were very helpful and welcoming. You really feel the family vibe! Unfortunately the food wasn't the best! Not sure if the food is made in house or comes frozen. With Gasparilla going on I can understand how hectic it might be to keep top quality! Will give it another try! read more

My roommate and I lived South of Gandy (SOG for lyfe) for a year, and we loved our quiet and fresh location. We drove by this place everyday, but didn't think to come here until we found it on Groupon. The restaurant truly felt like you were dining in Italy! The servers were Italian and knew the menu like the back of their hand. The ambiance was candlelit, with an Italian singer and piano player At every Italian place, I am a sucker for their Chicken Parmesan. This one did not disappoint. The noodles were Penne instead of traditional spaghetti, but it was delicious. I loved the fresh mozzarella cheese on top as well. I usually have leftovers at Italian restaurants, but I ate every single bite - it was too good not to! PRO TIP: The parking lot is incredibly small for this fine establishment. I had to park across the street and walk over. read more

Vino E Pasta - Pollo Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

19 Jun 2024, this was our first time trying this little restaurant. We don't live in Tampa, but passed by this restaurant one day. So we decided to do some research and check out some of its reviews. Well, Wow! What a great place to eat. The service and food was outstanding! We started with a recommended appetizer of "Burrata," yummy it was...some greens with a cheese like dumpling with a tasty wonderful balsamic dressing. Our entrees included Lasagna, Veal Marsala and a side of Spaghetti Carbonara. The entrees were delish, well prepared and flavorful. Our two desserts included an order of Lemoncello and Pistachio Cake...yum-yum. Yes! No doubt, we would recommend this place to all. Thanks to all the staff at Vino E. Pasta for a wonderful meal and experience. read more

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We love Vino E Pasta! Great food, Great service, great atmosphere! Have fantastic Vino and Pasta anyway you want it!

Vino E Pasta has been one of our favorite place to celebrate special occasions and we have visited Vino E Pasta 3-4 tiles and every-time we had wonderful time at Vino E Pasta. The ambiance of the restaurant is amazing and we have always loved the ambiance plus the professionalism of the servers always ready to help out. The service has always been great and we have always loved their food especially try out the specials along with the deserts which we have loved it. Amazing and beautiful place to visit especially for date's because the atmosphere has always been romantic and amazing. read more

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Original Review You got to keep the owner away from the customers. I took a group of eight there for dinner. He made us wait outside for twenty minutes. After sitting down he offended one of my guests so that she decided to leave. He constantly interfered with the waiters doing their job. He ruined the dinner by intrusively reevaluating the checks the minute the main course was served. I paid full tip to not punish the wait staff, but the owner deserves zero tip and zero stars. Owners response: "Mr. Rene, you are a big liar. You arrived at 7:43 PM and your reservation was at 8:00 PM. I told you that we were organizing the table for you and it took us 5 minutes to do it. It is all recorded on our cameras. You lived with a bad attitude demanding prices from 10 years ago. I can prove with our cameras how was the service from me towards you and your rude behavior towards us. Please do not deal with my restaurant ever again" Clarification - while he clearly is talking about another customer I felt the need to counter his offensive name calling to me: "Eugenio, Luigi, or Luis - whichever name you go by for Yelp - I shouldn't be surprised that this happens to you often enough to mistake my group with a group you had an hour later at 8PM. While it clearly is your personal style to call a guest you mistook a liar, it is really poor customer service. You clearly did not listen when our group pointed out that you were messing up the work of your service staff. They had already taken notes of who had ordered what and kept track of what needed to go on which check. Interrupting our dining experience seconds after the entrees were set on the table with your need to reexamine what needed to go on which check was also a poor dining experience. I'm pretty sure Florida is a two-way-consent state for the recording of conversations. You recording the conversations of your 8 PM guests as well as presumably the conversation we and you had at our table would be illegal. I'll have that checked out for you. Your "tapes" would probably help you avoid making the same mistakes in the future - interrupting guests when they try to tell you what you mixed up, etc. Our experience was not that different from the one you describe with the 8 PM guests. Wouldn't it have easier to say "give me five minutes to ready your table" rather than the abrasive "your reservation isn't till 7"? I highly recommend watching a Seinfeld episode shown on 11/2/1995 about "A soup stand owner obsesses about his customers' ordering procedure". It is a humorous analogy to highlight what goes wrong in your communication with customers as well. I'm sorry we were not the only guest that caught your business practice on pricing; entrees being a third more expensive for in restaurant consumption than for pickup/delivery. Being price transparent would have spared my retired teacher friend the embarrassment having to leave as she isn't able to afford your Sat night in restaurant prices :-( For transparency sake I'd also advise you to let guests know upfront (on the menu, on the website) that you intend to charge a mandatory 22 pct service charge instead of your recommended tip ranges of 35 pct, 30 pct, 25 pct, and the disallowed 20 pct. Obviously none of my guests was rude." read more

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Food, Service, Ambiance....it is all top notch. This is one of the best places that I've dined in Tampa. Mr. Luigi took care of us the whole dinner! The food is really some of the best Italian I've ever eaten, and I've been to Italy twice. It's my new favorite restaurant! Highly recommend! read more

Took my parents for their anniversary and we were very excited based on the reviews. Cute place, but it got very loud. Needs some acoustic tiles or something on the ceiling. Parking is terrible. The food was decent overall, but I will say the Fried Calamari and Zucchini app was excellent, as was the Tiramisu. The bread was lacking, which is a huge disappointment for an Italian restaurant to me, and I had to ask for it, and they literally gave 5 thin slices for 5 people. Did not ask if we wanted more bread. For the price, I'd like a bit more food, even if just pasta. Average price per person was $45, if you don't count the kids meal (which was $15), for one bowl of pasta fagioli, a fried calamari and zucchini app, a veal Parm, chicken Parm, chicken piccata (which had like 4 capers total), and linguine with white clam sauce (they did give a good amount of clams at least), plus 1 tiramisu to go and a coke. No alcohol or other drinks. I don't mind paying a premium for great food, but I was literally hungry by the time I got home again (and I ate most of my son's meal!). The kids meal was a small bit of breaded chicken, and he got veggies. No sauce was included, or offered. It was okay, but it needed something else. Service was a bit disjointed, like one person didn't know what the other was doing. And while I understand they have a very small kitchen, the plates coming out staggered was a bit annoying. My wife's plate was on the table probably 10 minutes before the last plate was down, and she politely waited to eat because that's what you do. We were offered Parmesan cheese when there were only two plates down, and then they never came back with it. Based on the previous reviews and how long they've been open (I remember when it first opened!) we were so excited to finally get to try it, and I don't think we'd go back. I am not angry we went, as the food tasted decent enough, but I am very disappointed because we had such high hopes. If I'm paying a premium, I'd rather go to Caffe Italia in Riverview (the former chef/owner of The Laughing Cat in Ybor), because while up there in price, they give a tremendous meal in both portion size and taste. Or Piccola on MLK, which has amazing food too! read more

Vino E Pasta - Tiny kitchen, which is honestly impressive. - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Our second visit to Vino E Pasta was much better. It started out poorly. We walked in at 8:40PM, and there was some debate among the servers as to whether or not they would seat us, as they close at 9. However, ultimately, they sat us, and the food came out very quickly. The setting is comfortable. On that Saturday night, they had a cellist. We brought our own wine, as their wine list has mainly very young wines. Corkage is $21. We started with the calamari. It was fine. Then my husband and daughter both had the pasta alla vodka (they do half portions of their pasta for children). They both loved it (my daughter says it's better than mine, but my husband disagrees -- smart man). I had the veal saltimbocca. It was very good. For dessert, I had the tiramisu, and my husband had the cheesecake. We both enjoyed our desserts. When the waiter (Dario) heard that my daughter had just placed in her cheer competition, he brought out a congratulatory cannoli for her dessert and also serenaded her on his guitar. What a lovely experience for her! read more

They don't seem to have figured out how takeout orders work. One one occasion we had to wait an extra 45 minutes, and most recently, we arrived after the estimated pickup time to find that the order was never placed. This isn't even a top 5 Italian restaurant in South Tampa based on food quality, so considering the service, it's a hard pass imo. read more

The Food was Fabulous! I ordered the seafood pasta plater! Wow paired with red sparkly sweet wine was amazing and last, but not least the garlic toast out of this world. The service here at this wonderful family restaurant was beautiful and you could see them catering to you with love. And what else can I say about the ambience the music environment? The friendly people, classy people you see them smiling and enjoying the night. I had ordered my food to go however, as I was sitting by the bar, feeling beautiful as always I met great people there and decided to eat there a long there side. Super fun for a Friday night Dinner " alone " wow Bravo Love IG/Twitter 1FoxyNight read more

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My parents and I dream about this place. Such a hole in the wall and the workers all could be straight from Italy. Will come back here again and again read more

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I was so hoping that Vino E Pasta would live up to the reviews, and it did not disappoint! We brought a bottle of our favorite red wine, I believe the corkage was something like $20... Very reasonable, but they also have a pretty good wine list. My husband loves chicken Parmesan and so that's what he ordered, I'm not a huge fan of red sauce so I asked the waiter about making me something special with a pesto... And they gladly obliged by creating a Pesto Fettuccine for me... which was knock your socks off delicious!! We ended the night with Tres Leche and Lemoncello cake... getting both was a huge splurge but we had to try them both. We left full and happy with a few to go boxes. This is a great spot if you're looking to impress or celebrating a special occasion. read more

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