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Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Temple Terrace

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4.6
Exceptional(28)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary italian • Tampa
Booked 15 times today
Ash is a modern Italian-inspired restaurant located in the Water Street District of Tampa, FL. Its menu is constantly evolving, and its beverage program is eclectic. Ash is a perfect place for diners who want to be delighted by new flavors and expect attention to service.We are open every evening for dinner (5 pm-11 pm).Ash is a cashless restaurant. All major credit cards will be accepted as payment. We thank you for your support and patronage!
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4.6
Exceptional(2154)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary italian • Tampa
Booked 19 times today
Ava Restaurant in Tampa is a gem for those seeking exceptional Contemporary Italian cuisine. With a menu that boasts house-cured salumi, fresh handmade pasta, and Neapolitan pizza cooked in an authentic Italian-made Acunto oven, Ava promises an authentic taste of Italy with every dish. Ingredients are fresh, seasonal, and sourced locally whenever possible, ensuring a high-quality dining experience. Patrons rave about the "amazing" gluten-free pasta and the "delicious" salmon dish, highlighting the restaurant's ability to impress with both classic and innovative dishes. The vibrant atmosphere and attentive service complete the experience, making Ava a must-visit for anyone in Tampa craving Contemporary Italian excellence.
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4.8
Exceptional(6835)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary italian • Tampa
Booked 60 times today
Sacred Pepper in North Tampa is a celebration of Mediterranean cuisine with an American twist, revered for its dedication to quality and authenticity. Candy DeBartolo's vision of creating a "sacred" dining experience where "everything that happens around the table is considered sacred" has materialized beautifully through locally sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch pastas and sauces. Reviewers consistently praise the restaurant’s offerings, highlighting dishes like the "Shrimp Fradiavlo with linguine" which features house-made pasta in a "very nice chunky marinara sauce." With glowing remarks on the harmonious blend of flavors and impeccable service, Sacred Pepper is a gem in Tampa's dining scene, providing an "excellent selection" and a vibrant atmosphere that makes every visit memorable. As one diner puts it, the experience is "FANTASTIC all around," making it a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Mediterranean delights.
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4.9
Exceptional(10)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary italian • Tampa
Booked 29 times today
Iavarone's Steakhouse and Italian Grill in Tampa, Florida is a family restaurant with a diverse menu. A traditional steak house with a unique Italian flare. All of the beef here is from grain-fed cows in the Midwest. It's carefully aged USDA Choice and is kept in-house at least four to six days before being served. Since 1948, Iavarone's Steakhouse and Italian Grill has offered guests an extensive selection of steaks like the NY strip, 12-oz. rib eye bone-in, 12-oz. T-bone and the filet mignon. Other popular options at Iavarone's Steakhouse and Italian Grill include the rack of lamb, veal scaloppine, chicken scallopine, calamari, shrimp picatta and the sushi-grade ahi tuna.
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  • Gabriella
    Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    First time here. Great food. Good service. It is an Italian restaurant but it isn’t the “same average Italain food” they have interesting and unique dishes. The salad is small. It is a small appetizer. The ravioli dishes come with 5 big raviolis. Generous gnocchi dish. The duck over risotto was a very good size. Cocktail was made nicely. It took while to order. Drink order. Brought the wine. Waitress made the cocktails and delivered them. Then, brought the bread. Then, went away and came back and told us the specials. Then, came back to take out orders. But this is my only compliant, and would not deter me from returning. Did not have dessert. The restaurant is not quiet. It on the louder side. I think it is the layout. Still a great meal and you can hear people at your table.
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    Cassariano Italian Eatery Lakewood RanchPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sarasota
    4.7
  • Kristin
    Tampa / Central Florida West •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This intimate restaurant above busy Central Avenue was an awesome night out. A terrific wine list, house made pastas, and delicious desserts made for a wonderful meal with my friend. I highly recommend the the Lamb Sugo. The waiter recommended a Tempranillo wine for me that I ended up loving. What a great spot in downtown St Pete. Make reservations because it is small and fills up quick, with all the local wine aficionados hanging out at the bar.
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    SauvignonPrice: Expensive• American• St. Petersburg
    4.7
  • Sarah
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 11, 2024
    They have always been able to accommodate for last minute changes like adding more people. Makes it my go to spot for groups over ten
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    Ava RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Tampa
    4.6
  • David
    Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 11, 2024
    This is a warm and inviting authentic Sicilian restaurant. The staff is very attentive and I would highly recommend Soul Sicilian.
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    Soul Sicilian FusionPrice: Moderate• Italian• Clearwater
    4.6
  • RobertVIP
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 10, 2024
    Ash was a wonderful dining experience. The food was spot on and it’s a very Kozy restaurant Our server Ian was very personable and knowledgeable about the menu Great experience
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    AshPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Tampa
    4.6
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