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Quality Foods Market, Lutz, FL

Quality Foods Market

5.0
5
244 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
10:00 pm
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 373-5466
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Houp
  • Private party facilities
    Guests can book our entire dining room and/or patio for private parties.
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Cross Street
    Bearss Avenue
  • Parking details
    Handicap parking available
  • Public transit
    Bearss Avenue at Florida Avenue and one mile north on the east side of Florida Avenue next to The Hound's Meow.
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 244 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Overall

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Food

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Service

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Ambience

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Value

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for fine wines

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Tampa

    Best Overall

  • Tampa

    Best Food

  • Tampa

    Best Service

  • Tampa

    Best Ambience

  • Tampa

    Best Value

  • Tampa

    Great for fine wines

  • Tampa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Quality Foods Market offers an exceptional dining experience with a focus on authentic Italian cuisine. Chef Chris is celebrated for his passion and personal touch, visiting each table to share his culinary expertise. Reviewers rave about the "best ribeye" and "incredible homemade pasta," highlighting the restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients and impeccable service.

244 Reviews
  1. Kali

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here and OMG everything was perfect. My husband and I were part of a company Christmas party where most of the couple sat at their own table. It was a really unique setup that allowed for us to mingle with everyone and still have some alone time for ourselves. We took up the entire restaurant dining room and all of the outside patio. This restaurant is super cute and intimate. We both had the house salad which had the most amazing dressing we've ever had, and a pasta with meat sauce, which was also the best we've ever had. We never even knew pasta could taste so good. It is a little pricey for our regular going out to eat budget, but I already told my husband to make a reservation for Valentine's Day.

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  2. Kathleen

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OMGosh! This Feast of the Seven Fishes was an incredible culinary experience!! Lobster Bisque Risotto, fresh mussels and OCTOPUS salami!! Each course was better than the last and they were all just fantastic! I was so busy marveling at the tastiness that I almost forgot to take pictures! What a wonderful meal and in an incredibly relaxing environment!

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  3. Christopher

    VIP

    Tampa

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Feast of the Seven Fishes was a real delight. Nothing like anything else we've ever even seen. Sword fish and tuna carpaccio! I've never heard of such delights, and the octopus salami was absolutely amazing. All the courses were fantastic. The sauce on the mussels I could drink like soup, and the lobster risotto was so creamy and delicious, topped with a perfectly seared pair of the largest sea scallops I've ever seen. This was the most unique and ambitious take on the Seven Fishes meal I've seen. We had a great recommended wine pairing as well, a white Bordeaux. My sincerest compliments to Chef Chris for putting on such a wonderful event.

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  4. AdrienneG

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The feast of 7 fishes was great, creative, and flavorful.

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  5. Jody

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic meal with friends at Quality Foods Market. The food and service are always great. It is nice to have a place we can rely on to be consistently excellent. We love the small intimate setting. The food and vibe makes us feel like we are in Europe.

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  6. Wendy

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a wonderful time at Quality Foods Market. Chef Chris pours his heart and soul into the food and service and provides a memorable experience. Every time we go we end up talking about the meal for days. My favorite dish is the ragu bolognese. It's addictive.

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  7. Tom

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great late night (11pm) experience and couldn't believe they would actually take a party that late. We were never rushed and Chef Chris told us several times to stop looking at the time, and to just enjoy the meal and each other's company. The meal was fantastic. I had the ribeye with anchovy butter and the wife had an artichoke pasta with dried caviar. I won't spend my money for a steak anywhere else, and nobody has better pasta. The quality is outstanding and you can taste the pride Chef Chris puts into every dish.

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  8. Allen

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality Foods Market provides a real European experience with a relaxed no rush attitude, in a quaint and cozy setting. The food and service are upscale, and on par with any fine dining establishment around, yet feels homey and welcoming and not at all pretentious. Chef Chris touches every table throughout the dinner experience, answering questions and helping select wine and beer and follows up with every table within a few minutes of receiving the hand crafted food he just made. To dine at Quality Foods Market is like dining in Italy without the language barrier.

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  9. Domenic

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There's great food and service, and then there's exceptional food and service. Quality Foods Market consistently delivers exceptional food and service. My wife found out about this hidden gem earlier in the year, and it is now our staple restaurant for special occasions and date nights. We love to hear Chef Chris tell us stories about Italy and Italian food culture. It's a meal and an education and both are the best.

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  10. Jerry

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous meal we had at Quality Foods Market! The whole branzino for two chef's special was unbelievable. I didn't know fish could taste so good! The entire experience was top notch and worth every penny. I asked the chef if he had a beer that would pair well with the fish and he brought me out a wine size bottle of something French that was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend anyone that appreciates a dining experience over just going out to eat, to give this place a try.

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Quality Foods Market is rated 5 stars by 244 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 pm
Google Map for Quality Foods Market

16307 N Florida Ave, Fl 33549, Lutz, FL 33549-6131

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bearss Avenue
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Handicap parking available
  • Public transit
    Bearss Avenue at Florida Avenue and one mile north on the east side of Florida Avenue next to The Hound's Meow.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Houp
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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