Opening night was super busy but the staff didn't miss a beat. Beautiful craft cocktail menu and in house infused gins and such a la Rob. :)
We had the grilled and stuffed calamari, it was A-Maz-Ing.
Followed by lobster ravioli and their White Pizza made fresh and served within minutes. So glad we finally have another great restaurant in our beautiful neighborhood.
Congrats to the owners and staff!
First time there tonight and it was great. Big bar and also inside and outside seating. They do take reservations. We had the brussel sprouts, insalata pizza, and some type of chicken pasta. All was delicious and a good size portion. Everything coming out looked excellent. The only recommendation I have is to add food to the happy hour specials.
Hands down the best Italian in S Tampa . I highly recommend this place ! You won’t be disappointed . I loved my meal .
From the moment we entered the establishment the service and food was top notch, I highly recommend this place we will be back !!!!
Food was outstanding. Service was great. The atmosphere was vibrant. The fried risotto was the perfectly cheesy with a crunchy texture. The sausage on the pizza was not familiar but was delicious. I’m guessing it was an in house recipe? Which is 100% worth the try! I will be back.
Had a great experience here! The server recommended a new wine, and I ended up loving it.
I ordered the eggplant parm with a side of the bucatini and was loving it. My friend got the short rib lasagna and it was not at all what we were expecting, but tasted amazing. We started with the bruschetta and it was the best I’d had in a long time.
Overall a great vibe there, and loving driving down bayshore boulevard to get there. Will be returning soon.
Made a reservation and upon arrival we were greeted by smiling face and seated within minutes. Our server Valerie provides us with great service as well. I ordered the meatballs which had sauce that tasted like it was curated by the hands of the sauce gods. The truffle fries were great as well. Stop in and treat yourself to a wonderful dining experience. We went on a Saturday night and they had live music which added to the ambiance of the restaurant. Next time I go I am going request a pizza made with the sauce that the meatballs are served with I believe that sauce with there crust and topping will make for a delectable experience.
The food and drinks were absolutely incredible. Every sip and very bite was absolutely delicious. My husband had the clam pasta dish, I had the chicken parm and they were both out of this world! I also had the ‘New Fashioned’ and it was so good. It tastes like a chocolate covered orange dipped in Tequila! Highly recommend, already made another reservation!
Gluten free steak pizza was SUCH A SHOCK!! it was SOOO GOOD! they had this honey glaze sauce that we were skeptical about but it was so so good! customer service was great too! recommend making a reservation if you’re trying to have a table (we sat in the middle bar section) The mushroom appetizer was a little much for me but my bf loved it so that was a win! He wasn’t a huge fan of the pasta though
Wonderful restaurant! We ate here on a whim once about a month ago and we're feeling really lazy tonight so decided to order thru Uber Eats for delivery. I'm a vegetarian and wanted to order a dish that was served with meat and limited options for modifying the dish on the app. I called the restaurant for help and Kaitlyn was so nice! She spoke to the kitchen, helped me with our order then even called me back to clarify an additional change, over and beyond her duties! Thanks girl!
Our food was delicious, as it was the first time. We will definitely go in again for dine in and looking forward to thanking the wonderful staff again!
Absolutely delightful experience. Bocelli Modern Italian does it right. Nice ambiance, friendly servers, and delicious dishes all around. We came in for dinner and were seated immediately. Happy hour was still going on (M-F 4-7p) and we enjoyed a small caprese. Both our pastas tasted almost homemade and the portion size was just enough that we felt like we had enough room for dessert. Their skillet cookie came out bubbling. We gave it a minute and took each bite with a scoop of gelato. Chefs kiss! Everything was perfect. So glad we tried something new tonight. There was also some bar seats, outdoor seats, and tvs throughout the restaurant, may be a nice place to come watch a game. 10/10 recommended
The food was delicious, even though the menu was much more limited.
The service was great, and the place was lovely!
Simply put, Bocelli is outstanding! This family owned and operated restaurant has left a great impression with my Father and I. Atmosphere is chill & modern with charming outside seating appeal. You are greeted by a friendly host & the waiters/bar staff are there to make your experience enjoyable. Management knows what they’re doing. It is obvious making guests happy is their main priority. Food is fantastic with some Italian classics as well as some twists. If you love pizza as much as my family does, their pizza oven will make this place an instant favorite. Do yourself a favor and give Bocelli a try!
I have loved this place but it gets better with time. Bocelli has been resilient where previous attempts in this location struggled. It’s a great neighborhood place that is solid on food, drink and service where that is basically gone now south of Gandy.
Went in tonight for a quiet solo dinner/chill spot to watch the lightning game and the TV view was perfect. Sarah, behind the bar, was hustling for the dinner rush but I never waited.
Had a nice encounter with a couple at the bar and learned later they covered part of my tab. Point being this place is definitely a neighborhood gem with a positive community. 💕
The service was superb. However, the food was uneventful for my taste. The atmosphere was nice but got very loud.
Bocelli Modern Italian is a cute little Italian restaurant offers delicious food and a charming atmosphere that exceeded my expectations. Although the portions are small, the flavors are satisfying. While some rooms have a slightly tacky decor, it adds to the unique character of the place. It's a popular spot for locals, especially for drinks, despite the overpriced and small portion sizes. If the prices were more reasonable for the portion size, I would definitely frequent Bocellis more. Overall, it's a great place to enjoy tasty Italian cuisine. Dessert are very good but it’s still a little improving.
The service was superb, our server recommended the favorite plates, and it was delicious. He was quick and very pleasant.
I gave it 4 stars because the Kutcher forgot
the prosciutto on our order. I would love to go again.
Food was amazing! Great atmosphere. Only down side was how long it took to get drinks from the bar - unsure if this was on the bartender(s) or server, as it wasn’t too busy around the bar (went on a Sunday evening). The eggplant Parmesan with fettuccine Alfredo and funghi pizza were both wonderful though. We plan to return and bring friends!
This is a great neighborhood restaurant, I really should come here more! Went on Friday and sat at the bar, the bartenders were great, they don't intrude on the conversation but if you give them the look or signal they are right there. The califower crust pizza was awesome 👌, crust was nice and firm which is hard to find. Tequila soda, with milagro tequila as the house was perfect, love the big rocks glass. Bocelli has a nice vibe to it, all sorts of ages, live music, sports on TV, upscale casual, everything from date night, retired couples, working couples, group of 30 somethings birthday party was all part of the night.
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