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Quality Foods Market, Lutz, FL

Quality Foods Market

5.0
5
232 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
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Quality Foods Market

5
$50 and over
Italian
Tampa

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Quality Foods Market offers a unique culinary experience, featuring authentic Italian cuisine, in a relaxed, elevated casual, and intimate atmosphere. Enjoy a seasonally changing, from scratch menu, featuring both classic and modern pastas; hand cut steaks from USDA Certified Premium Hereford Heritage 1881 Beef; New Zealand Lamb Chops; USDA Certified Prime Veal; and the freshest seafood available, flown in from around the world throughout the week. In addition, Quality Foods Market offers a curated wine list with selections from all over the world, and an unrivaled craft and imported beer selection. Executive Chef Christopher Houp takes the time to interact with each and every guest throughout the dining experience, taking the Chef's Table concept to a whole new level. Tables are limited, with just 16 seats inside, and an additional 16 seats for al fresco dining. Our guests are treated to a true Italian dining experience, as we allow a minimum of three hours between reservations.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 373-5466
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Houp
  • Private party facilities
    Guests can book our entire dining room and/or patio for private parties.
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Cross street
    Bearss Avenue
  • Parking details
    Handicap parking available
  • Public transit
    Bearss Avenue at Florida Avenue and one mile north on the east side of Florida Avenue next to The Hound's Meow.
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Feast of the Seven Fishes

    $79.00 per person

    Dec 19, 2024 only
    First Course: Carpaccio Tuna Bresaola; Smoked Tuna; Smoked Swordfish; and Octopus Salami – thinly sliced, with drizzle of Tuscan EVOO and fresh lemon juice, capers, fresh cracked pepper, and Maldon sea salt; served with Pinsa Romana Second Course: Cozze Blu Organic, rope grown Artic Blue Mussels (Prince Edward Island) in a broth of San Marzano Tomatoes (DOP) and cream Third Course: Capesante di Mare Georges Bank U8 Dry Sea Scallops, pan seared, and served over creamy and decadent lobster bisque risotto Please note that our standard menu will NOT be offered this evening.
    Feast of the Seven Fishes Photo

What 232 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Overall

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Food

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Service

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Ambiance

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Value

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for fine wines

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Tampa

    Best Overall

  • Tampa

    Best Food

  • Tampa

    Best Service

  • Tampa

    Best Ambiance

  • Tampa

    Best Value

  • Tampa

    Great for fine wines

  • Tampa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Quality Foods Market offers an exceptional dining experience with a focus on authentic Italian cuisine. Chef Chris is celebrated for his passion and personal touch, visiting each table to share his culinary expertise. Reviewers rave about the "best ribeye" and "incredible homemade pasta," highlighting the restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients and impeccable service.

232 Reviews
  1. Honey

    VIP

    Tampa

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This tiny little place delivers big taste and value. Chef Chris and his team simply don't miss—ever. He is hands-on for every single meal. The pasta is always perfect. Book in advance, there are only four tables inside.

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  2. Todd

    VIP

    Tampa

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s an absolutely amazing experience in a unique place. The food, wine and service were all outstanding. Can’t wait to go back!!!

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  3. Janie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined in their cozy dining area on insalata della casa, lobster bisque, and ragu alla bolegnese. Perfect for a chilly evening. Chef Chris was a wonderful host. We are looking forward to another evening to sample more of Chef Chris’s Italian dishes.

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  4. Christopher

    VIP

    Tampa

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WOW! That was my first thought about having the pizza experience at Quality Foods Market. My wife and I have been doing the chef's table experience for months, and have been blown away by the food and service. Chef Chris provides a culinary show, with exceptional service, that is so much better than anywhere else in Tampa Bay. We've always wondered about the pizza since it is not served in the dining room. It is only served on the patio and we've never dined on the patio before. It's small and intimate, just like the dining room, and there's this huge privacy shade that blocks off the parking lot. It made for a nice, private setting. We ordered a traditional margherita and a sausage and broccoli rabe. I've had pizza in Naples Italy a couple of times. I swear this was better. The crust had a great chew with just the right amount of char from the fire, and the fresh cheeses were like butter. Both tasted amazingly fresh, and just like they serve them in Italy, they were served with a knife and fork because they aren't cut! It was really like we were back in Naples. We knew anything from Chef Chris would be great, but these were above and beyond. THE BEST PIZZA ANYWHERE. We've already made reservations to come back for pizza two more times in December.

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  5. meghan

    VIP

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal experience at this establishment. I took a friend for her bday night before Thanksgiving and the owners kept the place open and served us with open arms with amazing food and wine. Very knowledgeable owners that treat their guests with the utmost respect and care. Would highly recommend this place for a date night.

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  6. Cathy

    Tampa

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent food and service by Stephanie. Chris always introduces us to a great wine to pair with our dinner and his food is outstanding.

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  7. Cate

    VIP

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We look forward to our Friday nights with Chris Chef. Love that dinner is not rushed, we enjoy new wines we would not have otherwise discovered, and eat tasty meals made from scratch. The baby artichoke appetizer is one of our favorites, along with the fresh salads and ragu bolognese. Quality Foods is our go-to at least twice a month. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out.

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  8. Casey

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality Foods Market is the best restaurant experience, anywhere. The food and service are exceptional, but the personal service offered by Chef Chris make this small, intimate restaurant a must seek out destination.

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  9. Jody

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great meal, with service to match. Quality Foods Market's consistency is impressive. Nobody does it better and we are very appreciative to have this hidden gem in our community!

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  10. Kathleen

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Chris never ceases to amaze, we had an incredible salad to start, this time paired with Spanish cheese and a different dressing he created. Absolutely superb! The pesto is not to be missed! It isn't oily like with so many other restaurants. If you want pasta, but don't want to get tomato sauce, you HAVE to try the pesto!! So good!

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FAQs

Quality Foods Market is rated 5 stars by 232 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Quality Foods Market restaurant

Quality Foods Market

5
$50 and over
Italian
Tampa

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Quality Foods Market

16307 N Florida Ave, Fl 33549, Lutz, FL 33549-6131

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bearss Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Handicap parking available
  • Public transit
    Bearss Avenue at Florida Avenue and one mile north on the east side of Florida Avenue next to The Hound's Meow.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Houp
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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