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Caffe Paradiso - Tampa

4.9 (1416)
$30 and under
Italian
4205 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33611

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Caffe Paradiso - Tampa

4.9
$30 and under
Italian
Tampa

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Nightly: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 835-6622
  • Website
    http://paradisotampa.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Paolo Tini
  • Location
    4205 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Parking Details
    Self parking or valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Caffe Paradiso - Tampa.

4.9

4.9
(1416)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Overall

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Value

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Tampa

    Best Overall

  • Tampa

    Best Food

  • Tampa

    Best Service

  • Tampa

    Best Ambience

  • Tampa

    Best Value

  • Tampa

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Tampa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffe Paradiso in Tampa offers a consistently remarkable dining experience with "great food and fantastic service." Known for its "true Italian cuisine," guests love the "friendly and attentive" staff, creating a "wonderful experience." The restaurant is a "local gem," praised for its "authentic Italian food" and a welcoming atmosphere where "you are treated like family."
1,416 Reviews

  1. Amy

    Tampa / Central Florida West10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious and wonderful service. Can't wait to go back!

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  2. Clif Gold

    Tampa / Central Florida West155 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great! The best true Italian cuisine in South Tampa

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  3. Carlee Gold

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and fantastic service ! Will go back a million times!!

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  4. Maria

    Charlotte10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and great staff! If you’re ever in Tampa you should definitely visit. Paolo and his staff are awesome!

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  5. Jenny Gold

    Chicago / Illinois20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paulo, thank you for another great evening at Caffe Paradiso. The food and service are always excellent. Nobody else can create a tomato sauce like yours. Delicious!

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  6. Janet Gold

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local elevated food! The staff is always friendly and attentive

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  7. Patrick

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding evening!!! Food was superb. Thank you P

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  8. Gwynne Gold

    Tampa / Central Florida West16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always. Bec as use it was Monday less crowded than usual. II is always a special meal!

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  9. Lynn

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Both the food and services were excellent as always.

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  10. elizabeth

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Joseph was outstanding. He was knowledgeable and accommodated exactly what we felt like ordering and helped us decide and paired beautifully with the wine he selected. Everything was amazing. I was visiting, but my sister is new to the area and I’m sure we will return. Thank you.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Nightly: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 835-6622
  • Website
    http://paradisotampa.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Paolo Tini
  • Location
    4205 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Parking Details
    Self parking or valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Smart casual, think polished but relaxed; many guests mention dressing up a touch for date nights and special evenings.

Yes, Caffe Paradiso is a popular choice for date night, with guests calling it a "wonderful place for a date night" and praising its wine recommendations and unhurried service.

Caffe Paradiso feels like a warm, family-run Italian dining room, elegant white tablecloths, attentive hospitality, and a cozy, neighborhood vibe; when full it can be lively and on the noisy side.

Yes, families do dine here: reviewers describe family celebrations and brought children (one party of 10 included four kids), and staff handled birthday service and attentive care.

Portions tend to be generous, guests often describe the food and portions as "amazing" and report leaving comfortably full.

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Caffe Paradiso - Tampa

4.9
$30 and under
Italian
Tampa

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today
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