Strip-mall setting for casual breakfast & lunch fare plus a global dinner menu & cocktails at night. Based on 408 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
3225 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629
Phone: (813) 902-8828
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Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Kathy Anderson
Pane Rustica is the absolute best in dinning and service. We had a private party and Oscar was our coordinator. He was so helpful from the first phone call to the end of the special night. He made sure all the details were attended to and always with a smile and can do attitude. With 13 women, our server Chris was patient, kind and took care of us like we were his family. The food was perfect and everyone is still raving about the experience. Thank you Pane Rustica, Oscar and Chris for being the best around. We could not have chosen a better place for our celebration.
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Jojo Monde
PR is always busy and for a good reason! Great food, good vibes, kind staff, and awesome music. The manager was very helpful when I asked about their vegetarian options. I recommend their homemade lentil burger patty, one of the best I’ve had in a while. I added it on a big salad with some avocado, yum! And you can’t leave without trying their espresso cookies ;)!
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Linda Haycraft
Today was one of the best dining experiences I have had. Two of my dearest friends and I went to lunch and feel in love the Pane Rustica from the second we entered the restaurant. We were greeted by the who was either the owner or the manager. He was so pleasant and welcoming. There were so many wonderful choices on the menu. EVERYTHING we ordered was delicious form the soup and salad to the sandwiches and dessert. This is a little thing, but even the ice tea was fabulous – not bitter, not strong, not weak, just perfect.
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Kaya Lobo
ANNIE IS THE BEST HUMAN ALIVE!!! She was our main server and truly made our first time experience dining her the best it could be! Explained every single dish off the top of her head so well, I was so confused about what I wanted to eat as everything sounded amazing! Literally would go there again just to talk to Annie! Thank you so much for being the best!
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B Jax
I am one of the OGs, third customer at the original location some 24 yrs ago. Always love PR, recommend it to friends, family etc. Tonight I brought a friend from LA in for an early dinner. We sat at the bar, ordered blush margaritas (very yummy) and were informed it was too early for dinner. Ordered an app until dinner time. Female bartender was super nice and attentive. The male bartender ignored us. Ordered dinner, 30 minutes later told there was an issue with the French fries, accepted the substitute. Dinner was good, ordered more drinks (from female bartender because male ignored us) three attempts to get male bartenders attention to get to go boxes. Then, after 2 more excuse me’s, we ordered dessert. Told we got the last apple tart! Our lucky day. 45 min we waited. Had to ask twice where it was. Manager came over to say sorry, it was given to someone else. Said he’d take it off of the bill. I would hope so. Then another 35 min passed before I finally got the bill. The male bartender apologized about the dessert situation and put the bill down. Only after running my credit card did he say “I’m terribly sorry for the mix up and delay, next time you come in remind me and I’ll take care of you” Our quick early dinner turned into 3 hours!! And I feel for all of the issues a drink or two could’ve been comped. $150 tab for a frustrating, lackluster and definitely below standard experience.
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Rich Peters
My first time… And I cant wait to go back. I had the short rib, which was cooked almost to perfection, a little bland but overall it was good. My wife had pasta Bolognese which she adored, has a little kick to it. Make sure to try their expresso cookies.
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Marc De Pompignan
First time dining here, and definitely won’t be the last! Went with my daughter for a quick lunch before an appointment around the corner. We went with the counter service side of the restaurant, and they had our order in faster than I took me to realize I left my wallet at home. While I struggled with embarrassment and anxiety, they simply gave me their card and said when I get sorted out to call in my credit card. I can’t emphasize how much my day turned around at that moment. Ultimately I was able to retrieve my credit card details at that time, but I won’t forget their consideration of my circumstances. What followed was an exquisite lunch of Wood grilled salmon and the Pane Rustica pasta, both of which were quite delicious. That combined with the amazingly friendly service made this certainly my favorite dining experience of the year, and quite possibly the decade, so far. I will absolutely be going back!
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claire ventrone
Pane Rustica provides a great casual atmosphere, deliciously fresh meals along with great service! Bernie was our server this evening as we celebrated birthdays and enjoyed our time together with friends and family. Not only was the food fantastic, Bernie made sure we had everything we needed on this celebratory evening. He was attentive, friendly, informative and patient..as it was a busy night! Thank you Bernie! We look forward to visiting again soon. ~claire v.
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Tricia Magarine
Talk about fresh ingredients. Fresh mozzarella and tomatoes. You owe it to your appetite to check this place out. Thanks for having us.
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Cig B (Cig)
We found this place by accident. When you walk in the place is busy and bustling. There are several areas to sit and eat. We choose to eat at the beautiful appointed bar. Their wine was okay, not the best for Pinot Grigio, a little expensive for at $10.00 a glass. The wait staff at the bar were attentive and got our orders in The food was very good with our starters. We ordered sliced pizza for our second. This is where improvement needs to come. It’s like a cracker crust but when reheating it and serving it came out tough. the oil in the cheese rose to the top and separated. when making pizza things should meld together. The basil was burnt and the tomatoes where chopped and never seem to blend with the pizza. The cheese was not a true mozzarella cheese. The dough needs to be better quality using zero flour blend. I Was not impressed with the pizza. It missed the mark. This is a good local hangout.
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