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Valentino Ristorante Italiano, Clearwater, FL

Valentino Ristorante Italiano

4.6
4.6
59 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
Reserve now for private parties, celebrations, events, and holiday gatherings.

Nestled in Clearwater, our Italian restaurant blends culinary artistry with impeccable service and refined elegance. Enjoy a gastronomic journey of tradition and innovation, with each dish a masterpiece of the finest ingredients.

Our chef honors his Italian heritage to tantalize your palate. Expect 5-star service from our attentive staff, ensuring an extraordinary dining experience. Our enchanting ambiance and sophisticated décor provide the perfect backdrop for any occasion. Live entertainment on Thursday - Saturday enhances your visit.

Discover Valentino Ristorante Italiano, where passion for food and commitment to excellence create unforgettable moments.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (727) 437-7007
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Pass, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ciro Mancini
  • Neighborhood
    Safety Harbor
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Clearwater

    Best Ambiance

  • Clearwater

    Hot spot

  • Clearwater

    Great for fine wines

  • Clearwater

    Romantic

  • Clearwater

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Valentino Ristorante Italiano offers an "exceptional dining experience" with exquisite Italian cuisine and an elegant atmosphere. Guests rave about Chef Ciro Mancini's "breathtakingly beautiful" dishes and the immersive ambiance featuring live music. The attentive service and upscale decor make it the "premiere Italian restaurant" in Tampa Bay, perfect for special occasions.

59 Reviews
  1. BArbara

    VIP

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is clearly the most elegant restaurant in the Tampa Bay area with exceptional, authentic Italian food. The extensive menu has something for everyone. The portions are generous and served appropriately to enjoy each special sauce. Service was superior to any other Tampa Bay Area restaurant. There are many seating options including outdoor, main dining room, bar area with live music at the perfect volume (can eat at bar or tables in the bar area). Dress up or business casual. Thanks for a great night to celebrate our anniversaries!

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  2. sally

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered my filet medium; arrived RARE… had to send back because I couldn’t eat it raw like that and instead of making me a new steak they just re-cooked the same one which for a steak that cost $75 for 8 ounces, they should cook you a new steak and cook it properly. It also completely lacked seasoning. The other three meals were cooked to proper temperature but also lacked seasoning. For a restaurant commanding premium pricing, all meals should have been perfect.

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  3. Keita

    Tampa

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Christmas Eve dinner and new try for us. Excellent food and top notch service. Will be back.

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  4. Austin

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. On the pricier side, but well worth it. 100% will be back again!

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  5. Laura

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was absolutely worth it! My family will definitely return. The food was excellent, and the waiter provided great service. I have nothing but positive things to say about this place.

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  6. Andrae

    VIP

    Oklahoma City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic!! Service and food were terrific. Can’t wait to go back.

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  7. Alisa

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Valentino‘s is trying to do a nice job of creating an elegant Italian dining experience. Unfortunately, it comes off as a bit contrived, from the reception staff wearing short gold chain mail dresses to the young girl in the super short feathered skirt, pushing around the champagne cart. Our server was very nice and worked hard to make our experience a good one. He was still a little rough around the edges for a fine dining experience, but I have faith he will get there. We had the Caprese salad and the arugula salad, both of which were very good, especially the caprese. The arugula was very tart and tasty, but huge. For entrées, we had the fish stew and the grouper Livorno. The fish stew had good flavor, but had lots of calamari rings, although a good assortment of fish and shellfish. The grouper was just strange. It was a very nice portion of fish, but the red sauce they described was kind of a blood red gravy covering the fish and entire plate, with some capers and olives in it. Nothing eke on the plate, but a side of vegetables and mushrooms on a separate plate.  I expected a lot of flavor, but it was actually a little bland. The gravy overall was just offputting. I should note that the pasta dishes coming out looked really good, although they did not have a primi portion of pasta, which would have been nice. My advice would be to dial back the glam a little bit and deliver fine dining level service with some refinement to the menu. Lots of potential, but we will give it a while before we try it again.

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  8. Vicky

    Kent

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great, our server was so nice, but our greeter was really nasty and not welcoming!

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  9. Darby

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was incredible! I went to celebrate my girlfriends birthday and could not have had a better experience. We received a visit from the executive chef who made it a mission to make sure we had a fantastic visit. There were several small tasting plates that were sent from chef (at no charge) because he insisted that we would enjoy them between courses. WE ABSOLUTELY DID! We will be regulars, no not sleep on this amazing place...

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  10. Laura

    VIP

    Jackson Hole

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined tonight for the first time at Valentino’s and wonderful is an absolute understatement. We’ve dined at fine restaurants all over the world and this experience was among some of the best. The food was incredible, Jackie provided top notch service and the restaurant was so tastefully done. This will be one of our favorite local favorites !!

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FAQs

Valentino Ristorante Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 437-7007.

Valentino Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.6 stars by 59 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Valentino Ristorante Italiano

2930 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759-4222

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Safety Harbor
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Pass, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ciro Mancini
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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