Cena - Nowatney

First visit for us. A very nice experience there. The wait staff attentive and but not hovering. We started with a goat cheese and fig appetizer. It 's not listed in the online menu. I ordered the rustic bolognese and my girlfriend ordered the Bronzini. We both agreed that the appetizer was good but it was missing something. I mentioned honey and she agreed. I guess it 's just personal preference. Both entrées came out looking amazing. My pasta was al dente and

Good food. Good service. Recommend making reservations far in advance as the place is small. There is inside and outside covered seating. Pizza is available but only for guests sitting outside. Bar seating is available but limited. Food does take quite a while to come out but it?s hot and fresh. We had the eggplant appetizer which was phenomenal. We also enjoyed the lemon flavored spaghetti, branzino and shrimp/scallop risotto. We will be back to try the other options on

One of the top Italian restaurants in all of Tampa tucked away here in Channelside. They have outdoor bar and tables which we love. The owner Michael Buttacavoli is an excellent chef (he beat Bobby Flay with an awesome looking meatball parm sub). Our go to spot for mid/high level dining in this area.

Really good place! And they have plenty of outdoor seating. Their gin drink was really good. The pasta was amazing. The server was lovely and gave great recommendations. The parking situation is great as well! Can?t to come back and try more of the pasta!

Excellent experience! Very cute atmosphere, our waitress was very attentive and the food was wonderful. We ordered the bread and artichoke for appetizers and I got the braised oxtail w/parmesean potato gnocchi ...sooo good!