

Willa’s is a casual neighborhood restaurant and bar in Tampa. Willa’s serves American dishes inside a refurbished century-year-old building. Owned and operated by Tampa locals and an incredible team in the Spring of 2021, Willa’s was created to serve as a community gathering spot for neighbors and visitors alike.
Trendy, roomy restaurant presenting French-American fusion cooking, plus brunch, steaks & seafood.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1700 W Fig St, Tampa, FL 33606
Phone: (813) 519-4552
Website: https://www.willastampa.com/
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Reviews
Firstly, all the aesthetic brunch girlies will love this place. The decor is tame, inviting, and very Florida. The atmosphere is chill and inviting.
Service was quick, efficient, and friendly! We were sat at the bar (which could improve with a foot rest under for patrons at stool level), and immediately passed menus. I love that the menu wasn’t overwhelming, but everything sounded delicious so making a choice was difficult.
The star of the show: the food!!!! Not only did we not have to wait more than 15 minutes, everything was presented beautifully and came hot and fresh. I highly (!!) recommend the potatoe latkes. Oh my goodness, if I had more room I would have ordered another round. Crispy, crunchy exterior and a hot and fluffy interior with the most delicious scallion flavor.
If you have the opportunity, stop in. If you want a table, make a reservation.
A lot of our friends who had only dined at Willa’s or grabbed coffee at Willa’s Provisions couldn’t picture how we’d pull off a ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all under one roof — but Angelique made it all happen flawlessly. The vibe, setup, and space were perfect for our 75 guests — cozy and connected. The outdoor patio for cocktail hour gave everyone a chance to enjoy the perfect weather and fresh air, and the decor tied beautifully into our boho-chic, slightly vintage style.
Willa’s made it so easy for us to bring in our own personal touches from a pre-ceremony beverage cart, crème brûlée and tiramisu desserts made in house, the watercolor guest sketch artist, and an espresso martini ice luge! The signature cocktails were a hit, the food was phenomenal, and our guests haven’t stopped raving about the attentive, kind service.
There is truly nothing we would change about our day except wishing we could slow time down and relive it again. Major shoutout to the entire Willa’s Team (I wish we could remember more names) — Angelique, Joe, and Marissa are true MVPs — we are forever grateful to you all for making our wedding day unforgettable. If you’re looking for a cool, local spot for an intimate and fun wedding, you’d be silly not to consider Willa’s!
While in Tampa with my daughters, we just wanted breakfast. Just a normal breakfast. We were not mentally prepared for this Master Class in culinary art.
Nate’s Breakfast was brilliant. Eggs scrambled perfectly. Latkes were thicker than I’ve normally had them (maybe 10mm thick) with a perfectly crunchy outside, and creamy in the inside. The salmon was good, as were the onions, and the avocado was ripe. The garlic aoli was wonderful, and had an extra herb-y flavor that I couldn’t place. Tasting everything by itself was great, but combining it all into one bite made fireworks in my mouth. Brilliant.
The Breakfast Plate came with 2 of the most perfect over-medium eggs I’ve ever seen. The toast was, this is going to sound ridiculous, the toastiest toast I’ve ever eaten. Like someone stood over an open flame just slowly toasting it to perfection. And it had a hint of sweetness. And the bacon. Thick bacon. Almost like someone made a mistake. Like 3 average slices of bacon in one. And how did they get such thick bacon to be firm, but not burnt, I’ll never know. Fabulous dish.
The Avocado Toast consisted of a fairly thick slice of toast, with at least one whole avocado spread over it’s entirety, and eggs Sunny Side Up. This bite is everything you’d imagine: creamy, crunchy, and just a little bit messy. 🙂 But absolutely worth it!! Incredible.
Sourdough French Toast. I have never in my life had a culmination of exquisite independent flavors as was in one bite with these ingredients. The French Toast itself had a crunchy exterior, with a twinge of sourdough that one would anticipate, but then a split second later a sweetness that supported, but not overwhelmed, the bite. And that was just the bread. It is served with ricotta, but a bitey, creamy ricotta. And the lemon curd puts all other lemon flavored things to shame. Texture was that of a lemon pudding. Sour. Lemon up front. No doubting it’s ingredient. And berries. :). So, if you’ve been paying attention, a bite with all of these was powerful: crunchy French Toast with a punch of lemon, subtly calmed with a creamy ricotta, then finished with a slight sweetness. There should be a movie based on a book about this Sourdough French Toast. Magnificent.
The staff was incredibly kind and delightful. I am pretty sure I talked to everyone working the floor. 🙂
The interior gave an “elegance in a warehouse” vibe, much like the prom in a barn that I grew up with. And the bathrooms were eclectic and clean.
Do not miss an opportunity to experience this restaurant. It WILL be an experience. You can thank me later!!! 🙂