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Classic Italian Family Recipes
Open 11:30 am to 10 pm - Sun thru Thurs
& until 11pm - Fri and Sat
Multi Award-winning Chef/Owner
Full Liquor Bar
Lunch | Dinner | Catering
All Farm Fresh Local Ingredients
727-223-3305
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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.
The Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge,
540 1st St. S.E., St. Petersburg, (Albert
Whitted Airport Terminal, 2nd floor elevator
provided), (727) 823-7767. Winner of “Best
Breakfast,” “Best Burger” and “Best Jazz,” The
Hangar has a full liquor bar and a banquet
room for up to 50 guests. It is located directly
on the airport runway, across from the
Mahaffey Theatre and the Salvador Dalí
Museum and features the work of Chef
Matt Smith. “Dog friendly” outdoor seating
and curb service are available. Live music
Wed-Sat from 6-9 PM. Al Downing Jazz Jam
performs on the first Monday of each month.
Fri-Sat helicopter rides. Open daily from
8 AM-10 PM. $ (breakfast), $$-$$$ (lunch &
dinner), E, D, X, W.
Iberian Rooster,
475 Central Ave. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 258-8753. Tampa Bay Magazine’s 2017
Best New Restaurant is a complexity of
colonial street food meeting the simplicity of
tapas, interlocking in unexpectedly seamless
ways. The “Roosterant” creates innovative,
dynamic flavors worthy of the harmony
that exists between the culinary cultures of
Mozambique, Macau, Brazil and Goa.
Open Mon-Thurs 4 PM-3 AM, and Fri-Sun
11 AM-3 AM. $$-$$$, RS, CM, E, D, X, C, W.
Jessi’s Restaurant,
8331 66th Street N., Pinellas Park,
(727) 541-1200. Second-generation owner
Jason Sulisufay continues his Albanian family’s
legacy of 20 years featuring American and
European made-from-scratch classics as well
as steak, chops and fish. They serve bread,
soups, salads, selected desserts and breakfast
(all-day), lunch and dinner. They also serve
mimosas, sangria, beer and wine. Takeout
available. Open seven days a week from
6:30 AM-8PM. $$, CM, X,C,W.
Luna,
950 Lake Carillon Dr. (in the Hilton
St. Petersburg Carillon Park), St. Petersburg,
(727) 954-2140. Open daily from breakfast
thru dinner, this stylish restaurant is known
for its first-class food. They have a lunch
buffet with a daily theme and serve classic
gourmet fare. The stunning décor and
excellent service make Luna one of the area’s
best restaurants. They offer health conscious,
as well as traditional, selections. Open daily
6 AM-10 PM. $$-$$$, X, W.
Neptune Grill,
5501 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport, (727) 623-4823.
The Greek vibe here will make you a fan of
this casual restaurant whether you have a
gyro platter, stuffed grape leaves, Maryland
crab cakes or the Seafood Mediterranean
Pasta. You will love the authentic flavors that
the kitchen creates. Almond crusted fried
shrimp and fish and chips are favorites at
this restaurant that offers so many dining
options. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-10 PM, and Sun 11 AM-7:30 PM.
$$, RS (large parties), CM, E, D, X, C, W.
Parkshore Grill, 300 Beach Drive, N.E.,
St. Petersburg, (727) 896-3463. Enjoy
an afternoon or evening at this chic St.
Petersburg restaurant that serves an inspired
menu created by Chef Tyson Grant. They
serve fine food, wine and spirits in a
beautiful park-like setting. Enjoy both indoor
or “dog-friendly” outdoor dining. Their new
100-seat banquet room is now available for
parties or special events. Catering, weekend
brunch and curb service available. Romantic
carriage rides Fri. and Sat. Valet parking.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11
AM-11 PM. $$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Salt Rock Grill,
19325 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores,
(727) 593-7625. This beach landmark is
legendary, and it’s still on fire with a burning
passion for delectable food, enticing drinks
and pleasurable surroundings. For an
evening of fine dining, elegant atmosphere,
superior service and genuine hospitality, Salt
Rock Grill should be your destination. Open
Mon-Thurs 4 PM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 4 PM-11 PM,
Sun 12 PM-10 PM. $$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
13220 S. Belcher Rd., Largo