DINING
out
Catering • Healthy Lunch
Fine dining in the evening
Live music Friday
and Sat evening
Extensive selection of
fine Italian wines
The Most
Authentic Italian
Restaurant You
Will Encounter
NEW
LOCATION
est. 1997
WHERE TASTE
MEETS TRADITION
SINCE 1997
Takeout ~ Delivery
Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Dinner
JULY/AUGUST 2017 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 181
gained a reputation for excellence over
many years, this delightful café is known
for its unique and tasty offerings, such as
a Vegetarian Tomato Basil Bisque; The
Vermonter salad of greens and spinach with
white cheddar, bacon, cherries, pecans and
Fuji apples; and breakfast specials such as
Baked French Toast. It is a gourmet’s fantasy,
as is their Marketplace next door. Open Mon-
Sat 8 AM-2:30 PM, Sun Brunch
9 AM-2 PM. Market Hours Mon-Sat
10 AM- 4 PM. $-$$, X, C.
South Pinellas
400 Beach Seafood & Tap House,
400 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-2400. Under the direction of Chef
Ana Davis, they are open daily for lunch and
dinner with a Sunday Brunch Buffet from
10 AM-3 PM (regular lunch menu available
as well). Voted a “Top 20 Restaurant,” they
offer 24 beers on tap, a great wine selection,
award-winning lobster rolls, oysters, as
well as fish tacos by day and fresh fish and
steaks by night. They have “dog friendly”
sidewalk dining or beautiful indoor seating
with private party, meeting rooms and curb
service available. Romantic carriage rides
Fri-Sat. Valet parking. Open Mon-Sat
11 AM-11 PM, Sun 10 AM-10 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, CM, X, W.
Annex, 400 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-4400. Next to 400 Beach Seafood
Banquet Room along the waterfront, this
casual walk-up cafe features local art and
gifts as well as offering breakfast, lunch and
dinner. They serve all your favorite comfort
foods such as waffles, frittatas, cubans
and salads, along with all natural beef hot
dogs, pulled pork, soft serve ice cream and
milkshakes. Coffee, espresso, cappuccino,
local craft beer and wines also are available.
Open seven days from 8AM-8PM. $, CM, X, W.
Bellissimo Italian Eatery,
13220 S. Belcher Road, Largo, (727) 223-3305.
Passion and love for family traditions defines
Bellissimo, the hours spent in the kitchen
with mother and grandmother. Their lessons
of freshness and attention to recipes will keep
you coming back for more. Perfect piccata,
magnificent marsala, fresh seafood and
homemade desserts will have you relaxed
and dining in true Italian style. Momma said,
“Make sure they take some home.” Catering
available. Full bar. Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM
-10 PM, and Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11 PM.
$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
BurgerMonger, 1325 Fourth St., N.,
St. Petersburg, (727) 592-4206. Proudly founded
in Tampa Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We
Build a Better Burger.” Featuring 100% pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger
sources the finest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying menu
includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads,
beer and wine. Incomparable food; warm,
friendly service; and comfortable ambience is
found in their six Tampa Bay area locations.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Cafe Gala,
One Dalí Blvd. (in the Salvador Dalí
Museum), St. Petersburg, (727) 623-4725. This
Spanish-styled cafe within the museum is
open to the public, as admission to the Dalí is
not required. Start with their Gazpacho Soup;
then enjoy one of their salads, sandwiches
or tapas dishes; and finish with Crèma
Catalana or Tiramisu de Chocolat. You’ll enjoy
this charming spot that features the daily
creations of Chef Chuck Bandel. Open
Mon-Wed 10 AM-5 PM, Thurs 10 AM-8 PM,
Fri-Sat 10 AM-5:30 PM, Sun 12 PM-5:30 PM.
$, X, C, W.
Craft Kafe,
6653 Central Ave., St. Petersburg,
(727) 914-7443. The appeal of this artisan cafe
is the quality of the ingredients they use.
This dedicated gluten-free bakery stone mills
its flour fresh everyday. They offer quiches,
sandwiches, organic salads, a variety of
delicious pastries and specialty coffee.
They also make omelets to order. Open
Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-7 PM; Sat from 7 AM-7 PM
and Sun from 8 AM-5 PM. $, CM, X.
Da Sesto Italiano Ristorante e Vino,
7199 66th St. N., Pinellas Park,
(727) 209-2695. Voted as the Readers’ Choice
award winner for “Best Authentic Italian
Restaurant” from the Tampa Bay Newspapers.
Owner/Chef Sesto Ramadori combines fresh
pasta with authentic Italian recipes to make
this one of the area’s most popular Italian
trattorias. Original dishes, such as Pollo a la
Sesto, Lobster Lorenzo, and their clams and
mussels with white or red sauce are terrific
at this authentic Italian venue. There is live
music on weekends, and they cater for all
occasions. Open Tues-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM,
Fri 11 AM-10 PM, and Sat 4 PM-10 PM.
Sundays are available for private parties.
$$-$$$, E, X, C, W.
Gigi’s Italian Restaurants,
5901 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 526-2400;
105 107th Ave., Treasure Island, (727) 360-6905;
and 4399 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach,
(727) 363-3344. Since 1967, these familyowned
Italian trattorias have become
legendary for their award-winning pizza,
traditional pasta entrées and flame-grilled
steaks. A selective wine list enhances your
dining experience. A gluten-free menu,
special event rooms, off-site catering and
delivery are available at all locations. The 4th
St. N. location in St. Petersburg, which is now
open for lunch at 11:30 AM Tues-Fri, has
outdoor dining plus a new fire pit, as well as
half-price wine on Wednesday. All locations
open daily from 4 PM. $$-$$$, CM, X, C, W.
Gratzzi Italian Grille,
211 2nd St. S., St. Petersburg, (727) 623-9037.
Native Italians Dominic D’Angelo and Chef
Anthony Mangiafico’s passion for authentic
Italian cuisine shows in the deliciously
prepared, beautifully presented dishes they
serve in this well-appointed restaurant.
Known for its table side flamed “Bada Bing,”
they also have an extensive wine list, a pizza
bar and unexpected extras, such as halfpriced
$100 or less bottles of wine all day on
Mondays. A private room and catering are
available. Open Mon-Wed 11 AM-10 PM,
Thurs-Sat 11 AM-2 AM, Sun 4 PM-10 PM.
$$, RS, X, C, W.
Guppy’s on the Beach Seafood Grill & Bar,
1701 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach,
(727) 593-2032. For those who enjoy beautiful
sunsets and scrumptious food, Guppy’s is
the place. Try their Upper Potato Crusted
Salmon, served in a pool of leek and garlic
sauce. For meat lovers, they serve tender
Prime filet mignon and New York strip
steaks, cooked to perfection. A solid wine
selection and full bar are available. Alfresco
dining is available on their protected
patio. Guppy’s is a sister restaurant of
E&E Stakeout Grill & Kokopelli’s Bar and
Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar. Takeout is
available. Open Sun-Thur 11:30 AM-10:30
PM, Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
7201 66th St N, Pinellas Park
727.209.2695 dasesto.com
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Delivery
727-541-1200
8331 66th Street N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781
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