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MAY/JUNE 2016
| TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 179
Cafe Gala,
One Dali Blvd. (in the Salvador Dalí
Museum), St. Petersburg, (727) 623-4725.
This Spanish-styled cafe within the museum
is open to the public, as admission to
the Dalí is not required. Start with their
Gazpacho Soup; then enjoy one of their
salads, sandwiches or tapas dishes; and
finish with Crèma Catalana or Tiramisu de
Chocolat. You’ll enjoy this charming spot
that features the daily creations of Chef
Chuck Bandel. Open Mon-Wed 10 AM-5
PM, Thurs 10 AM-8 PM, Fri-Sat 10 AM-5:30
PM, Sun 12 PM-5:30 PM. $, X, C, W.
Carmelita’s Mexican Grill
and Cantina,
5211 Park St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 545-2956. This is Vince and Carmen
Lopez’s original location where they have
served fresh traditional Mexican Food for 33
years. The friendly and casual atmosphere
makes locals & tourists feel at home. From
their popular Del Rey Burrito, creamy
Chicken Enchiladas to their daily prepared
Poblano Chiles Relleños, you will see why
Carmelita’s is the place to go. Live Mariachi
music Thurs & Sat nights. Open Sun-Thurs
11 AM-9 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-10 PM. $$, E, X,
C, W.
Da Sesto Italiano
Ristorante e Vino,
7199 66th St. N., Pinellas Park,
(727) 209-2695. Voted “Best Fresh Pasta”
by Tampa Bay Magazine and the Readers’
Choice award for “Best Authentic Italian
Restaurant” from the Tampa Bay Newspapers.
Owner/Chef Sesto Ramadori combines
fresh pasta with authentic Italian recipes to
make this one of the area’s most popular
Italian trattorias. Original dishes, such as
Pollo a la Sesto, Lobster Lorenzo, and their
clams and mussels with white or red sauce
are terrific at this authentic Italian venue.
There is live music on weekends, and they
cater for all occasions. Open Tues-Thurs
11 AM-9 PM, Fri 11 AM-10 PM, and Sat
4 PM-10 PM. Sundays are available for
private parties. $$-$$$, E, X, C, W.
Gigi’s
Italian Restaurants,
5901 4th St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 526-2400; 105 107th Ave.,
Treasure Island, (727) 360-6905; and
4399 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach,
(727) 363-3344. Since 1967, these familyowned
Italian trattorias have become
legendary for their award-winning pizza,
traditional pasta entrées and flame-grilled
steaks. A selective wine list enhances your
dining experience. A gluten-free menu,
special event rooms, off-site catering and
delivery are available at all locations. The
4th St. N. location in St. Petersburg, which
is now open for lunch at 11:30 AM Mon-Fri,
has outdoor dining plus a new fire pit, as
well as half-price wine on Wednesday and
entertainment Wed-Sat. All locations open
daily from 4 PM. $$-$$$, CM, X, C, W.
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