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This is one of my favorite places for weekend brunch and weekday lunch. The side of herb roasted potatoes is a must try, I've had a few different sand…
J.P. Frinks
Pane Rustica Bakery & Cafe
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One of our favorite spots in this area of Tampa Bay.Visited here more than a few times for lunch AND dinner.Food is always fresh, tasty and some good …
Pierre Le Beach
Pane Rustica Bakery & Cafe
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Always a fantastic experience!. This is a great example of a five star restaurant! I've been coming to Pane Rustica since around 2010, and have not on…
Michael G.
Pane Rustica Bakery & Cafe
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8 Reviews on “Pane Rustica Bakery & Cafe”
One of our favorite spots in this area of Tampa Bay.Visited here more than a few times for lunch AND dinner.Food is always fresh, tasty and some good variety as well. The baked goods and coffee are a real treat for a lite lunch or take with option after a good meal.The add of the bar was good but did not add as much as I first thought it would in retrospect.The vibe here is that of a European Caf in some town over there.Would gladly recommend and visit again when in the area. A bright spot on the Tampa scene and if choosing here or Datz down the way would come here instead.
Always a fantastic experience!. This is a great example of a five star restaurant! I’ve been coming to Pane Rustica since around 2010, and have not once been disappointed, in fact, I’ve always been very satisfied. Whether I’m here for lunch, dinner, or a snack, they always have a good variety of food that I like. For lunch, I either get a slice or two of pizza or a grilled chicken sandwich. The pizza here is one of the best that I’ve ever had – it’s extremely thin and crispy, and the slices are huge so one of their slices is like the size of three regular slices of pizza. For the grilled chicken sandwich, I ask for no red pepper or greens and get it on rosemary focaccia bread – it’s so good! Plus, I get a side of their homemade potato chips, which is also very good. At lunch, you order at the register and then get the food brought to you, but at dinner, it’s full table service. At dinner, I usually get an individual pizza or a margherita flatbread, which is even thinner than the pizza. Rather than getting bread and butter or bread and olive oil before the meal at dinner, you get bread and hummus, which is nice and more unique, not to mention that surrounding the hummus is olive oil. For dessert, I usually get a chocolate chip cookie from their baked goods area. I love chocolate chip cookies, and I can say with confidence that Pane Rustica’s chocolate chip cookie is one of the best that I’ve ever had – it’s not too chocolatey, and is nice and soft. The gelato and other desserts are good, but nothing beats their chocolate chip cookie. Pane Rustica’s atmosphere is very nice, it’s modern and rustic at the same time. Don’t forget that you can also eat at the tables surrounding the bar. The employees are always friendly and helpful. Overall, Pane Rustica is one of my favorite restaurants in Tampa, and don’t just try it for lunch or dinner, try it for both!
Consistent Reliable and Delicious. Great value—eclectic menu—outstanding food —well prepared—efficient and knowledgeable servers –my picks: fresh seafood—pork porterhouse; chicken with savory bread pudding and greens—scallops awesome—Rustica salad with Polenta croutons—watermelon salad a blend of sweet and sour—dessert Summer Cake –the finest—apple tort not to forget—flat bread pizza’s the very very best—carmelized onions bacon gorgonzola—you will never go any place else!!
First Visit. I had an early dinner on November 8th. Being a Saturday I went early since I sensed that it would be crowded later on. My review is not so much about the food (which was good), but about the service. Our waiter was Chris, since it was our first visit, he patiently explained about the menu and after we asked was spot on in his recommendations. He was excellent. I also noticed that the Manager was working hard to make everyone happy. I would like to just add a little constructive criticism. After Chris took our order the young man who brought over our dinner seemed out of place in that he did not greet us or smiled. I wonder if the waiter and the Manager do not realize that someone else can undo all their great work. Despite this, my rating is a high one thanks to Chris .
Below average flat bread pizza. Ordered flat bread pizza for take out- It was soggy and undercooked. Not recommended.
Overall good spot. Quality food, someone in the kitchen management knows what they are doing and creates innovative interesting dishes at prices that are not obscene. Good wine list and cocktails. Could do better on the beer selection. Great bakery which is featured in many dishes. Service is, at best, average, heavily because the place is always pretty crowded. One complaint: the back windowless room. Being seated here is like walking into a beautiful hotel, past all the suites and rooms with a view, and then descending into the basement and checking you into the boiler room. You should get a discount for complete and total lack of ambiance.
Love the place…. But hate the overdose of noise. Uncomfortably loud but our food and service made up for this. Enjoyed the Watermelon salad and the Twin Cheeks. Perfect combination. whstonemandining.blogspot.com