Piccolo Buco Roma - set mere steps from Rome's famed Trevi Fountain - is where Cooper's Hawk Founder, Tim McEnery, first discovered Chef Luca Issa and his wonderful pizza. The ingredients were deceptively simple: creamy, indulgent mozzarella mingled with a bright and bold tomato sauce. But it was the extraordinary, tall crust - crisp on the outside yet cloud-like at the center - that won his heart. He couldn't wait to introduce America to a pizza this special!
In 2003, while exploring Tuscany and indulging in the finest Italian culinary delights, we recognized a need for an Italian restaurant in Tampa that fuses traditional flavors with the contemporary essence of urban living.In 2005, BellaBrava: New World Trattoria was established in downtown Saint Petersburg, where our Tuscan-inspired vision became a reality. Our New World Trattoria offers a relaxed dining experience, affordable prices, and a focus on building lasting connections with our guests rather than pursuing haute cuisine.Our menu harmoniously blends old-world tastes with new-world sophistication. From seafood and classic pasta dishes to mouthwatering pizzas, we're confident that everyone will discover a delightful treat. Our special Woodstone ovens create delectable flatbreads, pizzas, and calzones, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients that evoke the flavors of Tuscany and other Italian cuisines.
Che Vita Restaurant brings the soul of Southern Italy to the heart of downtown Tampa. Inspired by the hospitality, traditions, and flavors of regions like Campania, Puglia, and Sicily, Che Vita offers an all-day dining experience that celebrates la dolce vita through authentic cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and warm service.Enjoy house-made pastas, Neapolitan-style pizzas, fresh seafood, and signature entrées in our vibrant dining room or on the newly renovated Che Vita Patio. Featuring lush greenery, stylish outdoor seating, and signature yellow umbrellas, the patio provides a lively al fresco setting for lunch, dinner, cocktails, and special gatherings.Join us daily for Aperitivo Hour and enjoy Italian-inspired small plates, handcrafted cocktails, wine, and spritzes designed for sharing. Whether you're starting the day with espresso, meeting friends for happy hour, or settling in for dinner, Che Vita delivers the flavors and spirit of Southern Italy in the heart of downtown Tampa.
We learned at an early age that sharing meals was our family's language of love. We gathered frequently around the kitchen or dining room table and everyone was welcome. We discussed the days happenings, recalled joyous occasions, engaged in spirited debates and comforted each other in times of sorrow.It is in this spirit that we created Forbici, a restaurant where you are at home sharing food, enjoying good company and making memories with family and friends, old and new.
Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.
Bavaro’s is a locally owned, family-run Neapolitan pizzeria that opened in 2009 as thefirst of its kind in the state of Florida. Located on Clearwater Beach, just steps from theocean, Pier 60, and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium—Bavaro’s offers anupscale-casual dining experience perfect for any occasion.Best known for its authentic craft pizzas, Bavaro’s also features a thoughtfully curatedmenu including classics like Penne Alla Vodka, Chicken Parmesan, and a variety offresh salads and shareable appetizers. Guests can pair their meal with local craft beersor a selection of wines.At the heart of Bavaro’s is a commitment to tradition. Each pizza is made using ahand-crafted, wood-fired brick oven, a 100-year-old yeast culture, Italian-importedingredients, and century-old recipes passed down through the Bavaro family.
