Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Tampa

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Tampa? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Quality Foods Market

5.0

5 (240)

$50 and over

Italian

Tampa

About the restaurant

Quality Foods Market offers a unique culinary experience, featuring authentic Italian cuisine, in a relaxed, elevated casual, and intimate atmosphere. Enjoy a seasonally changing, from scratch menu, featuring both classic and modern pastas; hand cut steaks from USDA Certified Premium Hereford Heritage 1881 Beef; New Zealand Lamb Chops; USDA Certified Prime Veal; and the freshest seafood available, flown in from around the world throughout the week. In addition, Quality Foods Market offers a curated wine list with selections from all over the world, and an unrivaled craft and imported beer selection. Executive Chef Christopher Houp takes the time to interact with each and every guest throughout the dining experience, taking the Chef's Table concept to a whole new level. Tables are limited, with just 16 seats inside, and an additional 16 seats for al fresco dining. Our guests are treated to a true Italian dining experience, as we allow a minimum of three hours between reservations.

Top review

Domenic

Dined 4 days ago

There's great food and service, and then there's exceptional food and service. Quality Foods Market consistently delivers exceptional food and service. My wife found out about this hidden gem earlier in the year, and it is now our staple restaurant for special occasions and date nights. We love to hear Chef Chris tell us stories about Italy and Italian food culture. It's a meal and an education and both are the best.

Vizcaya SoHo

4.9

4.9 (258)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Tampa

About the restaurant

Authentic cuisine from Spain. Small Tapas plates and main dishes. FResh fish, fresh seafood and USDA Choice Black Angus steaks.

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IvanaVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Great place we frequent for dinners. Excellent food and service.

Kōsen

4.7

4.7 (14)

$50 and over

Japanese

Tampa

About the restaurant

Choose the 10 or 5 course Chef's Tasting Menu, and discover a modern approach to the Japanese culinary art, Kaiseki. Our Tasting Menus highlight seasonal ingredients at their peak, delights from the land and the sea! Enjoy the view of our open kitchen from one of our intimate private booths!

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Gianluca

Dined on Nov 10, 2024

Overall was a good experience. However we arrived a little bit earlier and were asked to wait outside the restaurant. I cannot believe that a one michelin star doesn’t have a bar where people can wait for their table, or they could have offered a welcome drink at least. Also, I didn’t like the fact that the service was a bit too fast, the food is very good and flavorful and if you bring the dishes at a fast pace you don’t have the time to clean your palate in between courses.

Caffe Paradiso - Tampa

4.9

4.9 (1135)

$30 and under

Italian

Tampa

About the restaurant

Caffé Paradiso voted best Italian resturant in Tampa is known for it's great home made regional dishes excellent service and reasonably priced wine list, also preparing special dishes at your request.

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Wayne

Dined 2 days ago

For consistently great food and great service at reasonable prices, you just can't beat Caffe Paradiso.

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4.9

4.9 (52)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Rooster & the Till is an award-winning, modern American neighborhood restaurant in Seminole Heights. With an always-evolving menu & eclectic beverage program, it's perfect for adventurous diners looking to be challenged by new ingredients and who expect high attention to service.

We offer 2 different reservation options each evening, seats at one of our tables or at our kitchen counter, barstools that overlook the kitchen. The full menu, including tasting, is available anywhere within the restaurant.

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Andy

Dined 2 days ago

The Rooster and the Till is an absolute gem. Small and intimate neighborhood vibe. The food is eclectic and excellently prepared. Service was outstanding as well. Our goal was to find a restaurant that steps well outside the typical American fare… The Rooster and the Till really hit the mark.

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Experience

Nightly Table Reservation

Experience

Nightly Kitchen Counter Reservation

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NYE Reservation

Byblos Cafe

4.8

4.8 (551)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Tampa

About the restaurant

Surprise your senses. Enjoy an upscale yet comfortable & quaint setting. A Restaurant and Bar with an Unmatched Ambiance. A unique South Tampa destination where we combine our Lebanese cuisine with a unique Mediterranean flair.

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Ravit

Dined 6 days ago

Always a great experience! Good atmosphere great service and delicious food 😋

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Paul’s Fusion Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (64)

$30 and under

Asian

Tampa

About the restaurant

We are a family with a rich Thai heritage that has been passed down for generations. Our love for Thai food and culture inspired us to create a fusion of traditional Thai dishes with a modern twist. Growing up in a Thai household, we were taught to appreciate the balance of flavors and the use of fresh ingredients in our cooking. Our menu features an array of dishes that combine Thai spices and flavors with other cuisines. Our goal is to showcase the beauty and complexity of Thai cuisine while infusing it with modern and creative flavors. We are excited to share our passion for food with you and hope you enjoy our unique fusion creations.

Our restaurant is located at 4034 W Kennedy Blvd right next to The British Shop and in the same plaza as Sucre and Chicken Salad Chick. Place a to-go order for your office or dine in with us in our cozy dining room!

We're looking forward to serving you in South Tampa, Florida.

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AliciaVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Outstanding cuisine, excellent service, quiet ambiance: a neighborhood gem!

Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse Tampa

4.9

4.9 (4311)

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

Tampa

About the restaurant

Born in the “Pampas”, (Southern region of Brazil) Terra Gaúchaʼs concept revolves around “Churrasco” a traditional grilling method using open flames and various cuts of meat. Today, we proudly keep the flame alive using authentic Gaúcho seasonings and natural wood charcoal to roast succulent beef, lamb, poultry, pork and seafood.

In addition to our grilled meats, guests enjoy a gourmet salad and sides bar featuring the freshest vegetables, a variety of cheeses and cold cuts. During the dining experience each guest is transported (no passport required) to “Southern Brazil” where they are pampered from start to finish. The “Terra Gaúcha familia” would like to invite you for a unique experience that will make a lasting impression.

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Andrew

Dined 1 day ago

Love the Tampa location we come about 2 times per year. Every birthday and sometimes when my dad visits. A good experience every time.

LPCX Cafe

4.9

4.9 (23)

$30 and under

Colombian

Tampa

About the restaurant

LPCX CAFÉ is a local, rustic-Brunch, Coffee & Bakery Shop focused on thoughtfully created food.
We bake and cook with wholesome ingredients at the peak of their flavor.
We are proudly established locally in Florida in the Colombia district of Tampa, kindly serving a clientele from all over the world appreciative of simple, fresh and delicious cuisine.

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DianaVIP

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Great experience super family friendly experience, our kids enjoy the ambiance, their food it’s amazing the pandebonos Benedict’ are amazing . Great coffee.

EBBE

4.6

4.6 (140)

$50 and over

International

Tampa

About the restaurant

The best seasonal ingredients refined in the kitchen by 2 Michelin star Chef Ebbe and his team.

Drawing inspiration from the captivating ambiance of Scandinavia, we have meticulously crafted an intimate restaurant nestled in the heart of Tampa, Florida.

Under the skilled guidance of Chef Ebbe and his talented team, our kitchen becomes a haven where we artfully refine the most exquisite seasonal ingredients. With each dish crafted, we guarantee a culinary experience that transcends boundaries, tantalizing taste buds and transporting diners on a journey of flavors.

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Marie

Dined 7 days ago

We had an exceptional time and experience. Our tastebuds are still over the moon. Thank you!

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