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7199 66th St. N., Pinellas Park
727-350-3722 | kaothaikitchen.com
180 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | MAY/JUNE 2019
South Pinellas continued
Da Pollani’s,
13688 Walsingham Road, Largo,
(727) 239-7855. If you are looking for an
authentic Italian cuisine, look no further.
Da Pollani’s offers fresh, homemade pasta
from gnocchi to lasagna and homemade
marinara sauce. You will love appetizers
including calamari fritti, burata caprese,
grilled baby octopus and many more. See
their Facebook page for a dinner menu. Open
Mon-Thurs 10 AM-9PM, Fri 10 AM-10 PM,
Sat 11 AM-10 PM and Sun 11 AM-8:30 PM.
$$, X.
Da Sesto Italiano Ristorante e Vino,
7201 66th St. N., Pinellas Park, (727)
209-2695. Voted as the Readers’ Choice
award winner for “Best Authentic Italian
Restaurant” from the Tampa Bay Newspapers.
Owner/Chef Sesto Ramadori combines
fresh pasta with authentic Italian recipes to
make this one of the area’s most popular
Italian trattorias. Original dishes, such as
Pollo a la Sesto, Lobster Lorenzo, and their
clams and mussels with white or red sauce
are terrific at this authentic Italian venue.
There is live music on weekends, and they
cater for all occasions. Open Mon-Thurs
11 AM-9 PM, Fri 11 AM-10 PM, and
Sat 4 PM-11 PM. Sundays are available
for private parties. $$-$$$, E, X, C, W.
Gigi’s Italian Restaurants,
5901 4th St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 526-2400; 105 Treasure Island
Causeway, (727) 360-6905; and 4399 Gulf
Blvd, St. Pete Beach, (727) 363-3344. Since
1967, these family-owned Italian trattorias
have become legendary for their awardwinning
pizza, traditional pasta entrées
and flame-grilled steaks. A selective wine
list enhances your dining experience.
A gluten-free menu, special event rooms,
off-site catering and delivery are available
at all locations. The 4th St. N. location in
St. Petersburg is open for lunch from 11 AM
Tues-Fri, and all locations open daily for
dinner from 4 PM. $$-$$$, CM, X, C, W.
Gratzzi Italian Grille,
211 2nd St. S., St. Petersburg, (727) 623-9037.
Native Italians Dominic D’Angelo and Chef
Anthony Mangiafico’s passion for authentic
Italian cuisine shows in the deliciously
prepared, beautifully presented dishes they
serve in this well-appointed restaurant.
Known for its table side flamed “Bada
Bing,” they also have an extensive wine list,
a pizza bar and unexpected extras, such
as half-priced $100 or less bottles of wine
all day on Mondays. A private room and
catering are available. Open Mon-Thurs
11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM,
Sun 4 PM-10 PM. $$, 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