Pane Rustica

A Roby★★★★★

We discovered Pane Rustica with a friend who raved about it, and after that first visit, we returned on our own. The experience was amazing! Lunch is bustling—you order at the counter and find a table—but dinner has waiter service, offering a refined feel. My wife’s curry sandwich was lovely, and the charcoal-grilled burger I had was the best I’ve had so far in Tampa—perfectly cooked with that wonderful grilled taste. The roasted potatoes were amazing. Prices are reasonable, and the food is incredible. The employees are so proud of what they serve. They told us their cookies won “best in Tamp

Haley DeLeon★★★★

I had lunch here with some friends and we all enjoyed our food! The staff was very nice and helpful as well. The sandwich portions are huge — I would recommend splitting one, especially if you order it with the fries (which were delicious).

Kevin Elder★★★★★

Excellent restaurant run by great people. Dining in is a fun experience in an energetic, positive setting. Often we order to go and the quality is on point as well. Another option is ordering their great food delivered next door to Red Neck Wines. Recently we had catering for my daughter's graduation and it blew everyone away- the presentation, flavor, and variety was just awesome. Every single person was raving about the food and set up. Kevin and V came before hand to prep and set everything up and made it such a special, memorable experience. These guys are pros and the best. A+++

Donald Barnard★★★★★

Very much reminiscent of a Roman restaurant you might find in the Trastevere neighborhood, it is unassuming and unpretentious, but delivers where it counts. Because of this, Pane Rustica may be considered a hidden gem that consistently serves up fresh pasta, pizza and other Italian classics. Locals seem to know what a great place this is, because the restaurant was filled with diners and the happy buzz a really good restaurant always seems to generate. Our small group had the pleasure of "carbing-up" here prior to the 2026 Gasparilla Classic races and everything was excellently prepared and p