Housed in a former 1925 Ybor City macaroni factory, Casa Santo Stefano pays tribute to the Sicilian food owner Richard Gonzmart ate with his best friend each Sunday.
Those Nana-cooked meals provide the inspiration for the pastas, sauces and seafood we feature here, not just Sicilian, but Tampa Sicilian.
The Casa interior design offers a showplace of art and craftsmanship. Casa also pays tribute to the wave of Sicilian immigrants who – along with the Cubans and Spanish – helped build Tampa and Ybor City after coming to America.
Begun in friendship, nurtured by family and continued in community, our vision offers a look back to Sunday suppers, simpler times and shared stories.
Dress Code: Men are requested to wear shirts with sleeves.
Airy, polished venue with a terrace serving traditional Sicilian plates & a robust wine list.
Tiff
Wow wow and wow
I would definitely mark this as a must eat spot.
The Sicilian drink was amazing, refreshing and with tequila and sparkling wine it really did transport me to the ocean
The Cesar salad wasn’t my favorite on this trip, but don’t get me wrong it was not bad at all.
But the spaghetti bolognese holllly molly.
I mean the portion was gigantic
The flavors damnnnnnn.
It really feels like Nona was back there making the sauce
I will come back again and again.
The venue is clean. Service great.
My server Gianmarco was attentive and great.
Give that guy a raise
… moreFrancisco Diaz
As a local business owner, I appreciate establishments that operate with excellence and consistency. Casa Santo Stefano delivers on quality, service, and overall experience. The staff is professional and attentive, the presentation is top tier, and the environment is ideal for client dinners, networking events, or team gatherings. It’s a great representation of Tampa hospitality and a place I confidently recommend for both personal and professional occasions.
… moreS Colby
Fabulous. Sea bass delicious, linguine with clams amazing, pizza yummy and the veal was beyond delicious. Wine fresh and satisfying.
Familia salad was perfect size for 4 adults.
Highly recommend you visit. The atmosphere is calm, and conversations float through the air with no sports games on in the background. Great place to enjoy good company over good food.
… moreWillis Lucero
This was my first time here and it was for a work outing. From the beautiful outside decor to all the amazing memorabilia inside and various historical photos this place was top notch.
We were greeted promptly with friendly service and we were wished away upstairs to our reserved area.
The food was amazing and the drinks were flowing. I was thuroughly blown away at the presentation and service. A wide range of food from chicken and raviolis, meatballs and salad set up like a Michelin star restaurant.
Great for a gathering or a date night. I would definitely come back again.
*Side note there is an awesome white rooster that hangs out front. Treat him nicely!
… moreDawn Miller
I don’t even know where to start! My sister and I celebrated our birthday. A friend of ours recommended this restaurant for dinner. First of all, the atmosphere alone was amazing. This restaurant feels so cozy, warm, and welcoming. We were immediately sat at our table. Our waiter Vincent was the best waiter I have ever had. He was so polite, welcoming, and his sweet personality and smile was everything. Vincent was very attentive to every detail. Vincent was patient, and allowed us to enjoy each other’s company as a family. Vincent recommended certain drinks, food, and desserts! The drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts were absolutely amazing. I love that they give you a signed card and cookies for your Birthday. We will definitely be back to Casa Santo Stefano in the future. Definitely recommend, our visit was a 10 out of 10!
… moreBone Tactical
Great drinks, great food, great service. Extensive wine menu if you’re into that. Very well set up on the inside. Ambiance, service, location, all stellar. Down to the parking availability this is just a great spot. Came here because other restaurants in the area have gone downhill over the years… was not disappointed. I highly recommend stopping by.
… moreSara Currier
Excellent food and a stunning atmosphere! The staff here is truly phenomenal and made us feel so welcome. Everything we ordered was delicious. This is easily a 5-star spot—I can’t wait to come back!
… moreKimberly Mcavoy
Tampa Bay Food Tours is highlighting a local treasure. Housed in a former 1925 Ybor City Ferlito Macaroni Co. factory, Casa Santo Stefano pays a fond tribute to Sicilian food. Richard Gonzmart 4th generation caretaker of the Columbia Restaurant Group knew he wanted to share the food he grew up eating at childhood friends’ homes. Those Nana-cooked meals provide the inspiration for the pastas, sauces and seafood featured at Casa Santo Stefano. Not just Sicilian, but Tampa Sicilian! The menu pays tribute to the wave of Sicilian immigrants who – along with the Cubans and Spanish – helped build Tampa and Ybor City after coming to America looking for a better life. Specifically, a huge percent 60% of the Sicilians in Tampa came from Santo Stefano Quisquina area. During a recent meal with CMO Michael Kilgore one of his quotes resonated with us. “They came looking for America and instead helped create it.”
The hand-painted, colorful backsplashes, tabletops and countertops were ordered from a family in Caltagirone, Sicily. The vintage pictures artfully scattered around the restaurant represent many of the founding Sicilian families in Tampa, they were generously shared by their proud descendants.
… moreBecca Biggs
We came for Valentines this year with another couple. I love that they allow reservations (so nice when you’re trying to plan for a holiday especially). Ample parking was a perk. The appetizers were fantastic and the service was great. We even brought our own wine this time and just paid the uncorking fee, something I love to have the option of when we have special wines we’d like to share on a special occasion.
… moreCaroline D
Came here for a girls’ night and had such a great time! Loved that we got a booth it made things feel super cozy and fun. The place is gorgeous, with a really cool vibe that works for a date night, girls night, or even something work-related.
The food was really good! The menu is pretty big, so I’d suggest taking a peek at it before you go if you don’t want to feel overwhelmed. Shoutout to our server Rebecca — she was awesome and had us laughing by the end of the night! & if celebrating a birthday they bring over a box of cookies with a card signed by the staff which I loved the attention to detail!
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