Informal Italian establishment serving Rimini-style dishes, with a focus on seafood. Based on 616 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
3215 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629
Phone: (813) 524-6686
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Hours
| Saturday | 5:30–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30–10:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–10:30 PM |
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Reviews
Oscar Arias
So, listen up! The moment you step foot into this joint, your taste buds will do a happy dance. Sure, it’s a cozy little place with no reservations, just a good old first-come, first-serve policy, but trust me, the anticipation is worth it. This Italian gem is decked out in charming decor, making it the perfect spot for a romantic date night!
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Stephen Weston
First time eating here. Started out really good with kind, attentive service. The servers and host were very kind and mostly attentive. The fresh bread and the meatball appetizer were very good. Dinner entrees were very disappointing. The portion size and quality of the food did not justify the high prices. We were very surprised when the check came and found out how much the “off menu” entrees wound up costing. Two of us ordered what was supposed to be short rib with marsala sauce, but it was more like a beef brisket that was very dry and charred. The marsala sauce was very skimpy and was not enough to compensate for the dry meat. These “short rib” entrees were not worth the $33.00 each that was charged. The chicken parmesan was somewhat disappointing as well. The $24.00 chicken was paper thin and only one piece, when other places provide two thicker pieces for less money that taste better. The melted mozzarella topping over the chicken was thicker than the chicken, so it was more like eating an appetizer of mozzarella rather than chicken parmesan. The sauces were ok but nothing spectacular. The spaghetti with meatball entree was lacking enough sauce as well, and the spaghetti was rather dry and little taste, and they charged $22.00 for this inferior dish. The meatballs were good but didn’t justify the $22.00 price tag. The Sacchetini Du Pere was very delicious, but the price for the portion given was way over the top. It came on the plate with what looked like a small portion, but they said it was the large portion because it had ten pieces of pasta. If it was the $13.00 price, it would have made sense, but it was the $23.00 price that was very disappointing for the portion size. The only thing that was large, was the plate. Other restaurants have given a full plate for this same type of meal. The four desserts were very good, and for the $9.00 each price, the flavor and size were adequate but could have been larger. We had five entrees, four desserts, one appetizer, bread, and everyone had water to drink, and this cost over $240.00. We have paid more money at other restaurants, but at least at those, the portions and quality of food were worth the price. The restaurant appearance was nice. However, it was so loud in there that we could barely hear each other talking, and the noise never had any quiet gaps. This made it slightly unpleasant to wait for our meals, but that’s not the restaurants fault. Just loud people escalating their voices to be heard across their tables. The best part of the dining experience was sharing time with our family, the meatballs, and the desserts. We probably won’t eat here again because we don’t feel like we received enough value for the price paid. We were hoping to have a stellar experience but left disappointed. I should have read the reviews before going. Many similar experiences by other people. Chef Boyardee tasting sauce, small portions for the high prices, small desserts for the price. These are things that people have experienced as well. I look at the different review levels including 1 star reviews to see how the restaurant responds. Virtually zero replies so they must only care about collecting your money and seem to place little value on reviews. Their 4.7 stars is really not a good reflection of the actual experience. You’d think a business would want to make things right.
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Emi Barcenas
Charming little restaurant with wonderful Italian food!! We went there at 6PM on a Saturday and it was already packed. By 7 PM there was a line outside.
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areyoustupidorwhat
Everything was good except the prices and the portions. $18 for a small spaghetti with butter for a child. “Entree special” eggplant… was like an appetizer for a whopping $30… with 2 bites of spaghetti. My wife order the Lobster and crab pasta and that was $33… The pricing does not sense. I know the place is in a rich neighhood but people come from all over. The cherry on top is the service charge. Not sure what that is for or was i Duped again into double tipping. Its sad because people like supporting small business but to charge outrageous prices and add a service charge is not acceptable.
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Jorge Araujo
Absolutely my all-time favorite restaurant in Tampa. It’s always a good time, the food is exquisite, and everyone feels like family. There is no plate that will leave you disappointed. I’ve never been to Italy, but I imagine it is a lot like going to Osteria Natalina.
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Melanie Isidor
Absolutely one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Tampa. They’re food is so good, and they can make you anything even if it’s not on the menu. They have great sacchettini! They also have vegetarian and vegan options, if you can not eat meat/animal products. Their prices are fair for the quality of the food and service.
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Manual Terminológico Terminological Handbook
This is a wonderful cozy place, perfect for a date night with amazing food. Everyone at Osteria Natalia is determined to make your experience more and beyond. This has become my go to place!! Love it
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Magalie Tohme
Excellent food. Great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing wines and service. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations.
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Edward Boone
Probably some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had. I really enjoyed eating here, and everything was delicious. They serve a variety of delicious dishes, but they also can make pretty much any traditional Italian dish if you ask for it. I went with a group of friends and we all had a good time. The food and drinks were well-priced. My only complaint is that they don’t split tickets, so I paid for everyone and had them pay me back for what they got.
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J Cornell
Great food, exceptional service, and wonderful atmosphere! Really enjoyed our date there! They have a great wine list. They have a small menu and put a lot of effort into the dishes served!
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