Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Tampa

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Tampa? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit.

Quality Foods Market

5.0

5 (251)

$50 and over

Italian

Tampa

About the restaurant

Quality Foods Market offers a unique culinary experience, featuring authentic Italian cuisine, in a relaxed, elevated casual, and intimate atmosphere. Enjoy a seasonally changing, from scratch menu, featuring both classic and modern pastas; hand cut steaks from USDA Certified Premium Hereford Heritage 1881 Beef; New Zealand Lamb Chops; USDA Certified Prime Veal; and the freshest seafood available, flown in from around the world throughout the week. In addition, Quality Foods Market offers a curated wine list with selections from all over the world, and an unrivaled craft and imported beer selection. Executive Chef Christopher Houp takes the time to interact with each and every guest throughout the dining experience, taking the Chef's Table concept to a whole new level. Tables are limited, with just 16 seats inside, and an additional 16 seats for al fresco dining. Our guests are treated to a true Italian dining experience, as we allow a minimum of three hours between reservations.

Top review

John

Dined 7 days ago

Outstanding food and service. Quality Foods Market is head and shoulders above anywhere else in Tampa Bay, and one of the best restaurant experiences I've had anywhere in the world. It manages to be small and upscale, but with a casual quality and homey feeling with world class food and service to match. Located in an unassuming strip center, it is the quintessential "don't just a book by its cover" kind of place.

Vizcaya SoHo

4.9

4.9 (261)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Tampa

About the restaurant

Authentic cuisine from Spain. Small Tapas plates and main dishes. FResh fish, fresh seafood and USDA Choice Black Angus steaks.

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ArleneVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Thank you for a great Christmas Eve dinner. All the food was great from the appetizers to the dessert! The pitcher of sangria was delicious and our servers were friendly and efficient.

Kōsen

4.6

4.6 (15)

$50 and over

Japanese

Tampa

About the restaurant

Choose the 10 or 5 course Chef's Tasting Menu, and discover a modern approach to the Japanese culinary art, Kaiseki. Our Tasting Menus highlight seasonal ingredients at their peak, delights from the land and the sea! Enjoy the view of our open kitchen from one of our intimate private booths!

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amado

Dined on 22 Dec 2024

Incredible experience!!! Well worth it. Definitely will do again

Caffe Paradiso - Tampa

4.9

4.9 (1138)

$30 and under

Italian

Tampa

About the restaurant

Caffé Paradiso voted best Italian resturant in Tampa is known for it's great home made regional dishes excellent service and reasonably priced wine list, also preparing special dishes at your request.

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Terry

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful food! Loved the spicy marinara! My husband loved his lasagna. Great spot to dine!

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4.9

4.9 (56)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Rooster & the Till is an award-winning, modern American neighborhood restaurant in Seminole Heights. With an always-evolving menu & eclectic beverage program, it's perfect for adventurous diners looking to be challenged by new ingredients and who expect high attention to service.

We offer 2 different reservation options each evening, seats at one of our tables or at our kitchen counter, barstools that overlook the kitchen. The full menu, including tasting, is available anywhere within the restaurant.

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MatthewVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Unbelievable experience! Can’t understand why we waited so long to go! Can’t wait to go back!!

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Experience

Nightly Table Reservation

Experience

Nightly Kitchen Counter Reservation

Experience

NYE Reservation

Byblos Cafe

4.9

4.9 (552)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Tampa

About the restaurant

Surprise your senses. Enjoy an upscale yet comfortable & quaint setting. A Restaurant and Bar with an Unmatched Ambiance. A unique South Tampa destination where we combine our Lebanese cuisine with a unique Mediterranean flair.

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Ravit

Dined on 15 Dec 2024

Always a great experience! Good atmosphere great service and delicious food 😋

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Paul’s Fusion Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (65)

$30 and under

Asian

Tampa

About the restaurant

We are a family with a rich Thai heritage that has been passed down for generations. Our love for Thai food and culture inspired us to create a fusion of traditional Thai dishes with a modern twist. Growing up in a Thai household, we were taught to appreciate the balance of flavors and the use of fresh ingredients in our cooking. Our menu features an array of dishes that combine Thai spices and flavors with other cuisines. Our goal is to showcase the beauty and complexity of Thai cuisine while infusing it with modern and creative flavors. We are excited to share our passion for food with you and hope you enjoy our unique fusion creations.

Our restaurant is located at 4034 W Kennedy Blvd right next to The British Shop and in the same plaza as Sucre and Chicken Salad Chick. Place a to-go order for your office or dine in with us in our cozy dining room!

We're looking forward to serving you in South Tampa, Florida.

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MikeVIP

Dined 4 days ago

A neighborhood gem, for sure! Carefully sourced products and delicious creations from a very talented chef. The food is always fresh and healthy while maintaining a savory, mouthwatering style. Lots of love goes into dishes like Paul’s Crab Fried Rice, Oysters Rockefeller, Shrimp Pad Thai, the beef and duck dishes, etc. A decent wine list, too. The big surprise is that it’s a great bang for the buck given the superb quality of ingredients and preparations. A neighborhood must with beautiful decor and easy access and parking. Don’t wait any longer!

Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse Tampa

4.9

4.9 (4349)

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

Tampa

About the restaurant

Born in the “Pampas”, (Southern region of Brazil) Terra Gaúchaʼs concept revolves around “Churrasco” a traditional grilling method using open flames and various cuts of meat. Today, we proudly keep the flame alive using authentic Gaúcho seasonings and natural wood charcoal to roast succulent beef, lamb, poultry, pork and seafood.

In addition to our grilled meats, guests enjoy a gourmet salad and sides bar featuring the freshest vegetables, a variety of cheeses and cold cuts. During the dining experience each guest is transported (no passport required) to “Southern Brazil” where they are pampered from start to finish. The “Terra Gaúcha familia” would like to invite you for a unique experience that will make a lasting impression.

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Rosamaria

Dined 6 days ago

Great experience, expensive, it as a one time deal, worth it

LPCX Cafe

5.0

5 (24)

$30 and under

Colombian

Tampa

About the restaurant

LPCX CAFÉ is a local, rustic-Brunch, Coffee & Bakery Shop focused on thoughtfully created food.
We bake and cook with wholesome ingredients at the peak of their flavor.
We are proudly established locally in Florida in the Colombia district of Tampa, kindly serving a clientele from all over the world appreciative of simple, fresh and delicious cuisine.

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Jennifer

Dined 1 day ago

The food was tasty. The service was a nice pace. I liked the ambiance outdoors. I didn't feel rushed nor ignored.

EBBE

4.6

4.6 (142)

$50 and over

International

Tampa

About the restaurant

The best seasonal ingredients refined in the kitchen by 2 Michelin star Chef Ebbe and his team.

Drawing inspiration from the captivating ambiance of Scandinavia, we have meticulously crafted an intimate restaurant nestled in the heart of Tampa, Florida.

Under the skilled guidance of Chef Ebbe and his talented team, our kitchen becomes a haven where we artfully refine the most exquisite seasonal ingredients. With each dish crafted, we guarantee a culinary experience that transcends boundaries, tantalizing taste buds and transporting diners on a journey of flavors.

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ElizabethVIP

Dined on 19 Dec 2024

The food was delicious and the service was amazing.

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